News from the Steeple Center
A Publication for 55 Plus/Seniors Parks &
Puzzle Mania*
Wednesday, November 8 1:00-3:00pm
Register By: November 1
Cost: $20/team of up to 4 Steeple Center, Assembly Hall
Doyoulikejigsawpuzzles? Are youlookingforsomefriendly competition? Thenjoinusforour firsteverPuzzleManiapuzzle competition! Grabyourteamof upto4peopleandgetreadyto competeagainstotherteamstoseewhocancompletethesame500-piece puzzlethefastest. Theteamthatcompletesitthefastestoristhefarthestalong after2hoursisdeemedthewinner! Prizeswillbeawardedforfirst,second andthirdplaces. Pricingisperteam,butonlyonepersonneedstoregisterfor theirteam. Teamsgettokeeptheirpuzzle.
2024 RAS Membership
It’sthattimeofyearagain! StartingOctober1,youcanrenew yourRASMembershipfor2024. Formsareincludedinthis Newsletterandcanbereturned withpaymentto:
• DropBoxoutsideSteeple Centeroffice
• Ormailedto: RosemountParks& Recreation 13885SRobertTrail Rosemount,MN 55068
Youcanalsoskiptheformand renewyourmembershiponlineat rosemountmn.gov/parksusingthe onlineregistrationsystem.
It’s Fall Y’all!
Wednesday, October 11 9:30-10:30am (while supplies last) FREE!
Comecelebratefallwithfreecookies andwarmappleciderattheSteeple Center! Whilehere,checkoutthe LandmarkToursTravelShowcaseand learnaboutalltheamazingupcoming tripstheyhaveplanned. Seepage5for moreinfoonthetravelshowcase.
*Requires pre-registration. Please see page 2 for registration options.
Rosemount Parks & Rec 13885 South Robert Tr. Rosemount, MN 55068 Steeple Center 14375 South Robert Tr. Rosemount, MN 55068 (no mail delivery to this address) Hours: Mon-Thurs: 8:30a-3:30p Friday: 8:30a-12:00p INSIDE THIS ISSUE: The Steeple Center 2 Ongoing Activities & Social Clubs 2 Area Services 2 Calendar 3 RAS Announcements 4 Parks & Rec Trips & Outings 5 Parks & Rec Programs 6 Other Opportunities 7 Contact Info 8
2023
November
Rec Programs/Announcements
THE STEEPLE CENTER
Welcome readers to the “News from the Steeple Center”, a publication for 55 plus/seniors in the Rosemount community. The Steeple Center houses the majority of the programs and events for those 55 plus. Programs are offered by the City of Rosemount Parks & Recreation Department.
Steeple Center Hours :
Monday-Thursday: 8:30am 3:30pm
Friday: 8:30am-12pm
Evenings & Weekends: Based on Scheduled Events
To register for a program:
• Register online at www.rosemountmn.gov/parks
• Mail a completed registration form and payment or drop it off at the Steeple Center during a program.
• Register in person at the Parks & Rec office located in the lower level of the Community Center.
ONGOING ACTIVITIES & SOCIAL CLUBS
Puzzle & Book Exchange
Open during building hours
Bridge Room 100
Mondays, 9 a.m.
Bring $0.50 for prize money
500 Room 100
Mondays, 12:30 p.m.
Bring $0.50 for prize money
Bid Euchre Room 100
Tuesdays, 9 a.m.
Bring $0.50 for prize money
Hand and Foot Room 100
Tuesdays, 1 p.m.
Canasta Room 100
Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m.
Senior LinkAge Line
1-800-333-2433
Senior LinkAge Line is a free telephone information and referral service which makes it easy for older adults and their families to find community resources close to home.
HelpOlderAdultsMN.org
This searchable online tool helps to find services and other resources during the COVID-19 pandemic. Categories include: home-delivered meals, grocery and drug deliveries, care coordination and home care.
Transportation Services:
• 651-602-5465 Transit Link
• 651-602-1111 Metro Mobility
Bingo Room 100
3rd Wednesday, 1 p.m.
Bring 6 quarters for prize money
Card Bingo Room 100
4th Wednesday of the month, 1 p.m.
3 nickels, 3 dimes, 3 quarters, $1 bill
Cribbage Room 100
Thursdays, 9 a.m.
Dominoes (Mexican Train) - Rm 100
2nd Wednesday of the month, 1 p.m.
Bring 13 nickels
Double Pinochle Room 100
Thursdays, 12:30 p.m.
Bring $0.50 for prize money
AREA SERVICES
DARTS
651-455-1560 General Service
DARTS staff and volunteers can help with everything from household chores or accomplishing daily errands to enjoying the company of a visitor.
GAPP Transportation
952-953-9299
Provides transportation and medical transportation for people in Dakota County who are disabled or have no other mode of transportation available.
SNAP Outreach
651-307-9033
Second Harvest Heartland offers free programs to help ease your food budget.
Euchre Room 100
Fridays, 9 a.m.
Bring $0.50 for prize money
Needlework Group Lobby
Mondays, 1 p.m.
Open Painting Group-Room 202
1st, 2nd,4th Tuesdays, 10a.m. 3p.m.
Craft Club Room 202
3rd Tuesday of the month, 1 p.m.
Quilting Group Room 202
1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 12:30 p.m.
Woodcarving Club Room 202
Mondays & Fridays, 9 a.m.
Meals on Wheels
612-623-3363
Meals on Wheels offers weekday home delivery of nutritious, hot midday meals on a short or long-term basis.
Nutrition Assistance Program for Seniors (NAPS)
651-484-8241
Provides a free 35 lb box of food each month to qualifying seniors.
Help at Your Door
651-642-1892
Grocery delivery service orders can be placed over the phone or online. EBT payments/SNAP benefits are accepted. Sliding scale fee based on household size and income.
Page 2 News from the Steeple Center
November 2023
*Advanced registration required, see page 2 for options
**RAAC Event, see page 7 Check
Page 3 Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 9:30 Canasta 12:30 Quilting 2 9:00 Cribbage 9:30 SAIL Fitness 12:30 PHD/UFO** 12:30 Pinochle 1:00 Yoga* 3 8:30 Donated Bread 9:00 Euchre 9:00 Woodcarving 7:00 Veterans Day Concert** 4 6 8:30 Donated Bread 9:00 Bridge 9:00 Woodcarving 9:30 SAIL Fitness 12:30 500 1:00 Needlework 1:00 Insurance Counseling 7 9:00 Bid Euchre 10:00 Open Painting 10:00 DrumFIT* 1:00 Yoga* 1:00 Hand & Foot 8 9:30 Canasta 1:00 Puzzle Mania* 1:00 Dominoes 9 9:00 Cribbage 9:30 SAIL Fitness 10:45 Blood Pressure Checks 11:30 Luncheon* 12:30 PHD/UFO** 12:30 Pinochle 1:00 Yoga* 10 8:30 Donated Bread 9:00 Euchre 9:00 Woodcarving 7:00 Free Air** 11 2:00 Free Air** 7:00 Free Air** 13 8:30 Donated Bread 9:00 Bridge 9:00 Woodcarving 9:30 SAIL Fitness 12:30 500 1:00 Needlework 14 9:00 Bid Euchre 10:00 Open Painting 10:00 DrumFIT* 1:00 Hand & Foot 1:00 Yoga* 15 9:30 Canasta 12:30 Quilting 1:00 Bingo 16 9:00 Cribbage 9:30 SAIL Fitness 10:45 Million Dollar Quartet Trip* 12:30 PHD/UFO** 12:30 Pinochle 1:00 Yoga* 17 8:30 Donated Bread 9:00 Euchre 9:00 Woodcarving 10:00 Book Club 7:00 Free Air** 18 2:00 Free Air** 7:00 Free Air** 20 8:30 Donated Bread 9:00 Bridge 9:00 Woodcarving 9:30 SAIL Fitness 12:30 500 1:00 Needlework 1:00 Insurance Counseling 21 9:00 Bid Euchre 10:00 DrumFIT* 1:00 Yoga* 1:00 Hand & Foot 1:00 Craft Club* 22 9:00 Advisory Board Meeting 9:30 Canasta 1:00 Card Bingo 23 STEEPLE CENTER CLOSED 24 STEEPLE CENTER CLOSED 25 6:00 Tree Lighting** 27 8:30 Donated Bread 9:00 Bridge 9:00 Woodcarving 9:30 SAIL Fitness 12:30 500 1:00 Needlework 1:00 Free Movie Monday 28 9:00 Bid Euchre 10:00 Open Painting 10:00 DrumFIT* 1:00 Hand & Foot 1:00 Yoga* 29 9:30 Canasta 12:30 Quilting 30 9:00 Cribbage 9:30 SAIL Fitness 10:45 Million Dollar Quartet Trip* 12:30 PHD/UFO** 12:30 Pinochle 1:00 Yoga*
Monitors and Room Schedules at the Steeple Center for Activity Locations!
Rosemount Area Seniors Information
Monthly Luncheon*
Thursday, November 9
Register By: November 2
$13 for members/$15 for non-members
11:30am Lunch
12:15pm Entertainment
Steeple Center, Assembly Hall
JoinusforadeliciousThanksgivingmeal anddessertcateredbyHouseofCoates. The afterlunchentertainmentwillbeahistorical presentationbyDavidJones. Hewillbe talkingabouttheUSFlaganditsorigins, evolutionandsymbolism. Pre-registration andpaymentisrequired. Registration optionsarelistedonpagetwo.
Announcement—2024 Luncheon Cost
Sunshine Service
Please contact Alan Kohls at 952-2016735, if you know of an RAS member who could use a little “Sunshine” greeting. And we could all use a little extra sunshine right about now!
Duetooverallincreasingcosts,HouseofCoateshadtoraisethepricesoftheircateredluncheons providedtoRAS. Thischangeoccurredoverthesummer. Atthetime,theAdvisoryBoardmadethe decisionnottoimmediatelypassthenewpricesontoitsmemberships,buttheBoarddidvotein SeptembertoincreasethefeestartinginJanuary2024toreflectthenewratesbeingchargedbyHouse ofCoates. Starting with the January luncheon, the new cost will be $15 for RAS members and $17 for non-members. WefeelverygratefulthatHouseofCoatesworkshardtokeepcostsaslowas possibleandcontinuestoserveasourcaterer!
Note from the President
Greetings. WhatisthemonthofNovemberknownfor? It’sbestknownforThanksgivingandVeterans Day,butit’spackedwithanabundanceofspecialdaysofawarenessandobservancesto celebrate. ThanksgivingDayisourannualnationalholiday celebratingtheharvestandotherblessingsof thepastyear. NovemberandThanksgivingaremorethanjustthestartofChristmasshoppingseason.
WhatI’msayingisthatNovembershowsourthankfulnessforallthatwereceiveandallthatwehave. As thecalendaryeariswindingdownforourAdvisoryCommittee,Ithinkit’stimewethinkaboutallthat hasbeenaccomplishedforourRASmembership. Membershiphasgrowntoover300active members. WehaveenteredapositiveworkingrelationshipwithParksandRecreationtoplan,implement andevaluateseniorprogrammingandevents. I’msureyoucouldaddtothislistofthingsyouappreciate.
Well,that’sitforthisnewsletter. IhopeyoufindyourRASmembershipsomethingtobeproudof.
RichardKnutson,RASPresident
*Requires pre-registration. Please see page 2 for registration options.
Page 4 News from the Steeple Center
“The Lion King” at the Orpheum Theatre* Early Deadline!
Thursday, April 25
Registration Deadline: Monday, November 6
Cost - $125/person
Bus leaves Community Center at 11:30am and returns at approximately 4:15pm
Giraffes strut. Birds swoop. Gazelles leap. The entire Serengeti comes to life as never before. And as the music soars, Pride Rock slowly emerges from the mist. This is Disney’s The Lion King, making its triumphant return to the Orpheum Theatre! More than 100 million people around the world have experienced the awe-inspiring visual artistry, the unforgettable music and the uniquely theatrical storytelling of this Broadway spectacular – one of the most breathtaking and beloved productions ever to grace the stage. Winner of six Tony Awards®, including Best Musical, The Lion King brings together one of the most imaginative creative teams on Broadway. There is simply nothing else like The Lion King.
*Requires pre-registration. Please see page 2 for registration options.
Page 5 Upcoming Parks & Rec Trips & Outings
Steeple Center Book Club
Parks & Rec Programs & Offerings Yoga*
Friday, November 17, 10:00am
Book Title: “Funny Farm: My Unexpected Life with 600 Rescue Animals” by Laurie Zaleski
Callingallbooklovers! Wearepartnering upwiththeRobertTrailLibrarytooffera bookclubrighthereattheSteepleCenter. Thereisnocost,andnoneedtoregister.
Craft Club*
Tuesday, November 21, 1:00pm
Steeple Center, Room 202
Register By: November 14
Cost: $6/person
Project: Christmas Countdown Wood Slice
Joinusforafun afternoonofcrafting! Suppliesandtoolswill beprovided,anda facilitatorwillbepresent toleadtheproject. Pleasenotethatpictures areexamplesonly; actualprojectswillvary. Classspaceislimited,so reserveyourspottoday!
DrumFIT Cardio Drumming*
Tuesdays, 10:00am, $10/month
Room 200
Register By: November 6
WehavepartneredwithDrumFIT,theworld’s leadingcardiodrummingprogram,tohave accesstotheirextensiveon-demandclass contentandvideolibrary. DrumFITisaunique cardiodrummingprogram,designedforolder adults,thatusesmovementandrhythmto benefitboththemindandbody.
Tuesdays: October 31 November 21
Thursdays: Nov 2-30 (skip 11/23)
1:00-2:00pm
Register By: 1 WEEK Prior to Session
Cost: $30/session (4 classes)
Steeple Center, Room 200
JoininstructorsStaceyPopp(Tuesdays) andLoriKearney(Thursdays)forthis 50+yogaclass. Properbreathingand gentlepostureswillbetaughttoenhance strengthandmobility. Chairsare availableandcanbeusedtoadaptposes foryourcomfort. Theclassenvironment willhelppromotepeaceful,joyfuland healthyindividuals. Participantsare encouragedtobringtheirownmats.
Free Movie Monday
“Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris”
Monday, November 27, 1:00pm
Assembly Hall
Skipthetheaterprices andcomeenjoyafree moviepresentation withyourfriendsat theSteepleCenter! Closedcaptioningwill beturnedon.
Blood Pressure Checks
Thursday, November 9
10:45 11:15am
Steeple Center, Conference Room
AnursefromTheRosemountSenior LivingwillbeattheSteepleCenterthe firstTuesdayofeachmonthtodo FREE bloodpressurechecks!
*Requires pre-registration. Please see page 2 for registration options.
Page 6 News from the Steeple Center
Parks & Rec Reminders
• Grandparent & Me Tea, Thursday,October 19that2:00pm,$8/person,Registerby October5th
Youarecordiallyinvitedtoourspecial Grandparent&MeTea. Dressfortheoccasion! Makesomefunmemorieswithyourgrandchild (orothersignificantchildinyourlife)withcrafts, games,andaphotobooth. Wewillserveavariety ofteasandjuices,yummyappetizers,andfun fancydesserts. Wewillhaveteacupsavailable, butpleasefeelfreetobringyourownifyou wouldlike. Ages4-8withanadult.
• Grandparent & Me Workshop ,Thursday, October19that10:00am,$8/person,Register byOctober5th
YouareinvitedtoourspecialGrandparent&Me Workshopevent. Makesomefunmemorieswith yourgrandchild(orothersignificantchildinyour life)withatakehomeDIYconstructionproject, games,yummysnacks,andaphotobooth.Ages48withanadult.
RAAC’s PHD and UFO Group:
Doyouhaveanyprojectshalfdone(PHDs)or unfinishedobjects(UFOs)hangingaroundyour house? Beitknitting,crocheting,beadwork,embroidery,woolworkoranyothertypeofhand work,wewouldlovetohaveyoujoinourgroup. Thisisasocialgrouphopingtofinishprojects whileenjoyingthecamaraderiefoundwithlike artists. Thereisnofeeassociatedwithjoining thisgroup.Forquestions,pleasecontactJean Crewson,952-994-1480orjccrewson@@gmail.com. The group will meet on Thursdays from 12:30-3:30pm in Room 202.
Second Act Players
TheSecondActPlayersofRosemountisamembershiporganizationforseniorsage50andover, interestedinthetheater. Therearemanyopportunitiesforbecominginvolved,including:acting inplaysandskits,setconstruction,stagemanagement,directing,lightingandsoundoperation, scriptwriting,costumedesign,classes,field trips,improvisationalworkshops,community outreach,andmore. Formoreinformation,visit www.secondactplayers.com.
Rosemount Area Arts Council (RAAC) Events
TheRosemountAreaArtsCouncil (RAAC)hostsmanyexcitingevents attheSteepleCenterthatyoucan takeadvantageof. Ticketscanbe purchasedonlineatRAAC’swebsite www.rosemountarts.com,atthe SteepleCenterduringtheirBox OfficeHours(Mondays10am-12pm, Tuesdays9-11amandThursdays13pm),oratthedoor.
Upcoming Events:
• Veterans Day Concert featuring “Gus Sent Me”
Friday,November3rd,7:00pm
Veterans,activeservicemembersandspousesgetin free. Pricefornon-veteranswillbe$15. Thefreetickets havetobepickedupattheRAACboxofficeorrequested viaemailatrosemountart@gmail.com. Ticketsfornonveteransareavailableforpurchaseonline.“GusSentMe” isaclassiccountrymusicband.
• “Free Air” Performances $22
Fridays,November10th&17th,7pm Saturdays,November11th&18th, 2pmand7pm
Background: InpartnershipwiththeRosemountArea HistoricalSociety(RAHS),RAACisproducingaunique theatricalproject.TheMinnesotaHistoricalSocietyhas designatedthatamoviecalledFreeAirwasthefirst moviefilmedinMinnesota.Itwasasilentfilmbasedon thebookofthesametitle,writtenbyPulitzerPrizeand NobelPrize-winningMinnesotaauthor,SinclairLewis. Themoviewasmadein1921andwaspartiallyfilmedin Rosemount.Itwasoneofthefirstfilmswithastrong femalecharacter,thefirsttraveloguestoryshowingthe country,andoneofthefirstfilmsshoton-siterather thanatastudioinHollywood. Ashashappenedtothe vastmajorityofsilentfilms,themovieandallcopiesofit havebeenlost.Butthedaughterofoneoftheproducers keptalibraryofstillphotographsfromtheproduction. SheconnectedwiththeRAHSanddonatedthecollection tothem.JohnLochhasre-createdthestoryforthestage withlive-action,photographsprojectedonalarge screen,andaccompanimentbylivepianomusicand narration.
• Christmas Tree Lighting FREE
Saturday,November25th,6:00p.m.
Thistraditionallightingisforthewholefamily. The eventwillincludeanaddressfromtheMayor,tree lighting,musicandtreats!
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RAAC Programs
RAS Executive Board
President RichardKnutson
612-840-6669
Vice-Pres. KarenSchraan
651-322-7885
Secretary OpenPosition
Treasurer TerranceYourchuck
651-423-2782
RosemountParks&Rec
Main Office: 651-322-6000
Stephanie Baumann: 651-322-6016
Lacelle Cordes: 651-322-6011
Medicare Insurance Counseling
1st & 3rd Mondays: 1:00pm, 2:15pm
Cost: FREE, Medicare,withallitschanges,canbevery complicated,butyoudon’thavetoletitcomplicate yourlife! MeetwithaHealthInsuranceCounselor fromTrelliswhocanassistwith:
• UnderstandingthebasicsofMedicareand MedicalAssistance
• ChoosingaMedicaresupplement
• ChoosingaMedicarePartDplan
• ProcessingofMedicareandMedicalAssistance claims
• Assistingwithhealthinsuranceforms
• Exploringwaystolowerprescriptioncosts Appointmentsarerequired. Visit https:// trellisconnects.org/get-help/medicare/ (preferred)orcalltheSeniorLinkAgeLineat1-800 -333-2433toschedule.
13885 South Robert Trail
Rosemount, MN 55068
