News from the Steeple Center
A Publication for 55 Plus/Seniors
Puzzle Mania*
Wednesday, November 13
1:00-3:00pm
Register By: November 6
Cost: $20/team of up to 4
Steeple Center, Assembly Hall
Doyoulikejigsawpuzzles? Areyou lookingforsomefriendly competition? Thenjoinusforour PuzzleManiapuzzlecompetition!
Grabyourteamofupto4peopleandgetreadytocompeteagainstotherteams toseewhocancompletethesame500-piecepuzzlethefastest. Theteamthat completesitthefastestoristhefarthestalongafter2hoursisdeemedthe winner! Pricingisperteam,butonlyonepersonneedstoregisterfortheir team. Teamsgettokeeptheirpuzzle.
Estate Planning Seminar*
Wednesday, November 20, 10:00am
Cost: FREE
Steeple Center, Room 200
Register By: November 13
Joinusforaneducationalseminar aboutallthingsestateplanning (probate,assetprotection,beneficiary designations,etc.).Bringyour questionsandwe’llshareALLyour optionshereinMNtoavoidbothliving anddeathprobate,andhowyoucan putaplaninplacethat’slegally enforceablethatprovidespeaceof mindforyourselfandyourheirs. PresentedbyLegacyAssurancePlan.
Steeple Service Crew Volunteer Opportunity*
Friday, November 1
5:30-8:30pm Valley Middle School
900 Garden View Dr, Apple Valley Register By: October 15
Areyoulookingforafunwaytogive backtoourcommunity? Consider joiningtheSteepleServiceCrewas wehelptheRiverValleyProject Exploregrouphaveablastplaying Bingo! ProjectExploreisa CommunityEducationprogramthat servesadultswithdisabilities.
*Requires pre-registration. Please see page 2 for registration options.
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 normal hours.
• In person at the Parks & Rec office in the lower level of the Community Center (temporarily unavailable)
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.
MinnesotaHelp.info
Search here for services that help older Minnesotans and people with disabilities. Covers resources such as caregiving, assistive technology, end of life planning, financial help and much more.
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.
Double Pinochle Room 100
Thursdays, 12:30 p.m.
Bring $0.50 for prize money
Euchre Room 100
Fridays, 9 a.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 door to door transportation for people in Dakota County with priority for medical, dental and social services.
SNAP Outreach
651-307-9033
Second Harvest Heartland offers free programs to help ease your food budget.
Needlework Group Room 202
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, 11:00 a.m.
Woodcarving Club Room 202
Mondays & Fridays, 9 a.m.
Book Club Room 200
3rd Fridays, 10 a.m.
Donated Bread Lobby
Mondays & Fridays, 8:30 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.
1 8:30 Donated Bread 9:00 Euchre 9:00 Woodcarving 5:30 Steeple Service Crew* 2 4
*Advanced registration required, see page 2 for options **RAAC Event, see page 7
Check Monitors and Room Schedules at the Steeple Center for Activity Locations!
8:30 Donated Bread 9:00 Bridge 9:00 Woodcarving 9:30 SAIL Fitness 12:30 500 1:00 Needlework 1:00 Meditation* 5 9:00 Bid Euchre 9:00 Medicare Counseling 10:00 Open Painting 1:00 Hand & Foot 1:00 Yoga* 6 9:30 Canasta 11:00 Quilt Club 7 7:45 MN Military History Trip* 9:00 Cribbage 9:30 SAIL Fitness 10:45 BP Checks 11:30 Luncheon* 12:30 PHD/UFO** 12:30 Pinochle 1:00 Yoga* 8 8:30 Donated Bread 9:00 Euchre 9:00 Woodcarving 7:00 Veterans Day Concert** 9 11
STEEPLE
CENTER CLOSED 12 9:00 Bid Euchre 9:00 Medicare Counseling 10:00 Open Painting 1:00 Hand & Foot 1:00 Yoga* 13 9:30 Canasta 1:00 Puzzle Mania* 14 9:00 Cribbage 9:30 SAIL Fitness 12:30 PHD/UFO** 12:30 Pinochle 1:00 Yoga* 15 8:30 Donated Bread 9:00 Euchre 9:00 Woodcarving 10:00 Book Club 7:00 “Blithe Sprit” Performance** 16 2:00 “Blithe Sprit” Performance** 7:00 “Blithe Sprit” Performance** 18 8:30 Donated
Rosemount Area Seniors Information
Monthly Luncheon*
Thursday, November 7
Register By: October 31
$15 for members/$17 for non-members
11:30am Lunch
12:15pm Entertainment
Assembly Hall
JoinusforaThanksgivingturkeymealwith allthetrimmingscateredbyHouseof Coates. Theafterlunchentertainmentwill beSummitMusicpresentsBroadway& Beyond! Pre-registrationandpaymentis required. Registrationoptionsarelistedon pagetwo.
New Member Social
Wednesday, October 9, 1:00pm
Steeple Center Lobby
TheRosemountAreaSeniorsAdvisory Committeewouldliketotakean opportunitytowelcomeour80+new members! PleasestopbytheSteeple CenterlobbyonWednesday,October 9that1pmwheretheywillhavecoffee andrefreshments. MeettheAdvisory Committeemembers,askanyquestions youmayhave,andyoucanevenrenew yourmembershipfor2025whilehere!
2025 RAS Membership
Sunshine Service
Please contact Alan Kohls at 952-2016735, if you know of an RAS member who could use a little “Sunshine”
Euchre Tournament
Friday, October 18, 7:00pm Steeple Center, Room 100
Knowledgeableplayersofallagesare welcome. Registrationstartsat6:45p.m. andplaybeginsat7p.m.sharp! Thecostis $1,whichisusedasprizemoney.
It’sthattimeofyearagain! StartingOctober1,youcanrenewyourRASMembershipfor2025. Forms areincludedinthisNewsletterandcanbereturnedwithpaymentto:
• DropBoxoutsideSteepleCenteroffice
• Ormailedto:
RosemountParks&Recreation
13885SRobertTrail Rosemount,MN 55068
Youcanalsoskiptheformandrenewyourmembershiponlineatrosemountmn.gov/parksusingthe onlineregistrationsystem.
*Requires pre-registration. Please see page 2 for registration options.
Minnesota Military History Museum*
Thursday, November 7
Registration Deadline: Monday, October 7 (Opens August 14)
Cost - $88/person
Bus leaves Community Center at 7:45am and returns at approximately 5:15pm HonorVeteransDaywithatriptoMinnesota’sMilitaryHistoryMuseumat CampRipley. NowhereinMinnesotaaretheexperiencesofmilitarymen andwomensovividlycapturedandinterpretedforthepublic. Discoverthe storiesandcontributionsofMinnesotacitizenswhohaveservedand sacrificed,fromourstate’searliestyearstothepresent,inallbranchesof serviceandonthehomefront. Seetheactualequipment,weapons, uniforms,andmemorabiliathatbearwitnesstohistory. Gainaglimpseinto whatlifewaslikeforthose“whowerethere.”Afterleavingthemuseum, havelunchattheBlack&WhiteRestaurantindowntownLittleFalls includingasoupandsandwichspecial,petitedessert,andabeverage. Afterlunchtakeafewminutestoshop atnearbystores. Thetownwasestablishedin1848andisontheDowntownNationalHistoricRegister. See muralsbyartistFrankGosiak,depictingtheloggingeraandmainstreetLittleFallsintheearly1900's.
Parks & Rec Program Reminders
Grandparent & Me Tea*
Thursday, October 17
2:00-3:30pm
Register By: October 3
Cost: $8/person
Steeple Center, Assembly Hall
YouarecordiallyinvitedtoourspecialGrandparent&Me Tea. Dressfortheoccasion! Makesomefunmemorieswith yourgrandchild(orothersignificantchildinyourlife)with crafts,games,andaphotobooth. Wewillserveavarietyof teasandjuices,yummyappetizers,andfunfancydesserts. Wewillhaveteacupsavailable,butpleasefeelfreetobring yourownifyouwouldlike. Ages4-8withanadult. Childrenandadultsbothneedtopre-registerforthisevent.
DARTS Presentation
Wednesday, October 9, 10:00am
Cost: FREE
Steeple Center, Room 200
Grandparent & Me Workshop*
Thursday, October 17
10:00-11:30am
Register By: October 3
Cost: $8/person
Steeple Center, Assembly Hall
YouareinvitedtoourspecialGrandparent& MeWorkshopevent. Makesomefun memorieswithyourgrandchild(orother significantchildinyourlife)withatakehome DIYconstructionproject,games,yummy snacks,andaphotobooth.Ages4-8withan adult. Childrenandadultsbothneedtopreregisterforthisevent.
HaveyouheardaboutDARTS?SeenaDARTSbusaroundtheRosemount Community?IfyouhaveandarewonderingwhatDARTShastoofferforolder adults,comelearnaboutthedifferentservicesandprogramsweofferforolder adultsthroughapresentation!DARTSisanon-profitlocatedinWestSt.Paul thatservesolderadultsandtheircaregiversthroughoutthesoutheast metro. SocomelearnaboutDARTS,andhowyoustaywithinyourhomeof choiceforaslongaspossible!
Parks & Rec Programs & Offerings
Steeple Center Book Club
Friday, November 15, 10:00am
Book Title: “The Maid” by Nita Prose
Callingallbooklovers! Wearepartneringup withtheRobertTrailLibrarytoofferabook clubrighthereattheSteepleCenter. Thereis nocost,andnoneedtoregister.
Craft Club*
Tuesday, November 19, 1:00pm
Steeple Center, Room 202
Register By: November 12
Cost: $6/person
Project: Turkey Place Card Holders
Joinusforafunafternoon ofcrafting!Suppliesand toolswillbeprovided,and afacilitatorwillbepresent toleadtheproject. Please notethatpicturesare examplesonly;actual projectswillvary.
Gentle Stretch & Meditation*
Mondays: November 4-25, 1-2pm
Register By: 1 WEEK Prior to Session
Cost: $30/session (4 classes)
Thisclassfocusesonrelaxationandstretching, withallposesperformedonthemat,sothere's noneedtostand. InstructorLoriKampawill helpyouexploregentle,restorativeposes incorporatingfocusedbreathing,mindfulness, andmeditation.Theseposessupportyour nervoussystem,calmyourmind,andenhance flexibilitybylengtheningmusclesand improvingyourrangeofmotion.Meditation improvescognitivefunction,helpingtokeep yourbrainhealthyandsharpasyouage. Every posehasmodifications,soeveryoneiswelcome.
Yoga*
Tuesdays: Oct 29 Nov 19, 1-2pm
Thursdays: Oct 31 Nov 21, 1-2pm
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
“The Holdovers”
Monday, November 25
1:00pm
Assembly Hall
Skipthetheaterprices andcomeenjoyafree moviepresentation withyourfriendsat theSteepleCenter! Closedcaptioningwill beturnedon.
Blood Pressure Checks
Thursday, November 7 10:45—11:15am Steeple Center, Conference Room
AnursefromTheRosemountSenior LivingwillbeattheSteepleCenterthe firstTuesdayofeachmonthtodo FREE bloodpressurechecks!
*Requires pre-registration. Please see page 2 for registration
Pumpkin Collection
Saturday/Sunday, November 2-3
Central Park Parking Lot 2875 145th St W, Rosemount NeedtogetridofyourspookyHalloween pumpkins? Residentscandroptheirpumpkins inthelabeledbinslocatedintheCentralPark parkinglotanytimefromSaturday,November2 throughSunday,November3. Removecandles, waxandanynon-pumpkinmaterial. Nopainted orglitteredpumpkinsaccepted;thesemustgoin thetrash. Pleasedonotputanythingotherthan pumpkinsorgourdsinthecontainer.
RAAC Programs
RAAC’s UFO and PHD Group:
ThePHD/UFO(ProjectsHalfDone/UnfishedObjects)groupisnotacraftsgroup,butpeoplewho enjoycreatingworksofartinvariousFibermediums. Thetypesofworkinvolvequilting,embroidery,woolwork,needlepoint,crossstitch, hardanger,knitting,crocheting,crewel,woolfeltingandanyothertypesoffiberart. Peoplejoin thegroupnotonlytoworkontheirprojectsbutto learnfromothers,showofftheirfinishedwork, andtosocialize.
Thereisnofeetojointhegroupnordoesone havetobeaRAACmember. Anyonecancomeand jointhegroupandbringtheirPHD/UFOswith them. Welovetoseethedifferentfinishedprojectsandlearnnewtechniquesthatothersareusing.
Forquestions,pleasecontactJeanCrewson,952994-1480orjccrewson@@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,fieldtrips, improvisationalworkshops,communityoutreach, 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,November8th,7pm
Veterans,activeservicemembersandspousesgetin free. Pricefornon-veteranswillbe$15. Thefreetickets havetobepickedupattheRAACboxofficeorrequested viaemailatrosemountarts@gmail.com. Ticketsfornonveteransareavailableforpurchaseonline.“GusSentMe” isaclassiccountrymusicband.
• “Blithe Spirit” Performances $18
Fridays,November15th&22nd,7pm Saturdays,November16th&23rd, 2pmand7pm
BlitheSpiritisacomicplaybyNoelCoward,describedby theauthoras"animprobablefarceinthreeacts". The playconcernsthesocialiteandnovelistCharles Condomine,whoinvitestheeccentricmediumand clairvoyantMadameArcatitohishousetoconducta seance,hopingtogathermaterialforhisnextbook. The schemebackfireswhenheishauntedbytheghostofhis willfulandtemperamentalfirstwife,Elvira,afterthe seance. Elviramakescontinualattemptstodisrupt Charles’smarriagetohissecondwife,Ruth,whocannot seeorheartheghost.
• Annual Tree Lighting —FREE
Saturday,November30th,6pm Rosemount'sannualtreelightingwillbeheldon Saturday,November30that6pm. Thistraditional lightingisforthewholefamily.Afterafewwords,the mayorwillselectaspecialmemberoftheaudienceto lightthetree.EntertainmentinthepastincludedtheSt. Joseph'sSchoolChildren'sChoir,LakevilleSliders,and theRosemountHighSchoolChamberChoir.Enjoy cookiesandjuiceinsidetheSteepleCenter.
RAS Advisory Committee
• JoyBester,952-484-7287
• MarilynHead,719-684-4994
• KenJax,612-708-2030
• RosannSowada,952-432-9378
RosemountParks&Rec
Main Office: 651-322-6000
Stephanie Baumann: 651-322-6016
Lacelle Cordes: 651-322-6011
13885 South Robert Trail
Rosemount, MN 55068
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