News from the Steeple Center

Wednesday, April 30

9:00am 1:00pm

Cost: $24

Steeple Center, Room 200

Completethiscoursetogeta10% discountonyourautoinsurance premiums!Taughtasapresentation fromacertifiedinstructor,you’ll discusschallengeswefaceas drivers,newroaddesigns,vehicle technology,andupdatesoncurrent laws.Bestofall,thereareno writtenorbehindthewheeltests! Certificatewillbeprovidedatthe endofclass.

Steeple Service Crew Volunteer Opportunity*

Wednesday, April 9

9:30am 11:15am

Feed My Starving Children 900 Lone Oak Road #136, Eagan Register by: April 1

Areyou lookingfora funwayto givebackto our community?

Consider joiningtheSteepleServiceCrewaswe volunteeratFeedMyStarvingChildren. Ifyou'veneverbeentoFMSC,itinvolves packingdryfoodwhichisthensentto feedhungrykidsallovertheworld.For thefirst15minutesorso,we'llsitdown toaneducationalvideoabouttheir program.Therestofthetimeyou'llbe onyourfeet.

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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

• Drop off a completed registration form and payment 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

& 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.

Diamond Dotz Group Room 202

2nd Wednesdays, 1p.m. 3:30p.m.

Woodcarving Club Room 202

Mondays & Fridays, 9 a.m.

Book Club Room 200

3rd Fridays, 10 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.

9:00 Bid Euchre 10:00 Open Painting 10:45 BP Checks 11:30 Luncheon* 1:00 Hand & Foot 1:00 Yoga*

8:30 Tax Aide 9:30 Canasta 11:00 Quilt Club

8:30 Donated Bread 9:00 Bridge 9:00 Woodcarving 9:30 SAIL Fitness 12:30 500 1:00 Needlework 1:00 Meditation* 8 9:00 Bid Euchre 9:00 Medicare Counseling 10:00 Open Painting 1:00 Hand & Foot 1:00 Yoga* 9 8:30 Tax Aide 9:30 Canasta 9:30 Steeple Service Crew at Feed My Starving Children* 1:00 Diamond Dotz Group

9:00 Cribbage 9:30 SAIL Fitness 12:30 PHD/UFO** 12:30 Pinochle 1:00 Yoga*

8:30 Donated Bread 9:00 Euchre 9:00 Woodcarving

8:30 Donated Bread 9:00 Euchre 9:00 Woodcarving 7:00 “Switched at Birth” Bluegrass Concert**

8:30 Donated Bread

9:00 Bridge

9:00 Woodcarving

9:30 SAIL Fitness 12:30 500 1:00 Needlework 1:00 Meditation* 15

9:00 Bid Euchre 1:00 Hand & Foot 1:00 Yoga* 1:00 Craft Club* 16 9:30 Canasta 10:15 “Grease” at Chanhassen* 11:00 Quilt Club 1:00 Bingo 17 9:00 Cribbage 9:30 SAIL Fitness 12:30 PHD/UFO** 12:30 Pinochle 1:00 Yoga* 18 8:30 Donated Bread 9:00 Euchre 9:00 Woodcarving 10:00 Book Club 7:00 Euchre Tourney

8:30 Donated Bread 9:00 Bridge 9:00 Woodcarving 9:30 SAIL Fitness 12:30 500 1:00 Needlework 1:00 Meditation* 22 9:00 Bid Euchre 10:00 Open Painting 1:00 Hand & Foot 1:00 Yoga* 23 9:00 Advisory Committee Meeting 9:30 Canasta 1:00 Card Bingo 24

8:30 Donated Bread

9:00 Bridge

9:00 Woodcarving

9:30 SAIL Fitness

12:30 500

1:00 Needlework

1:00 Meditation* 1:00 Free Movie Monday 29 9:00 Bid Euchre 10:00 Open Painting 1:00 Hand & Foot 1:00 Yoga (May Session)* 30 9:00 Driver Discount Program* 9:30 Canasta

April 2025 *Advanced registration required, see page 2 for options **RAAC Event, see page 7

9:00 Cribbage 9:30 SAIL Fitness 12:30 PHD/UFO** 12:30 Pinochle 1:00 Yoga* 6:00 “Jack Benny’s Not 39 Anymore”** 25 8:30 Donated Bread 9:00 Euchre 9:00 Woodcarving 7:00 “Jack Benny’s Not 39 Anymore”** 26 2:00 “Jack Benny’s Not 39 Anymore”** 7:00 “Jack Benny’s Not 39 Anymore”**

Check Monitors and Room Schedules at the Steeple Center for Activity Locations!

Rosemount Area Seniors Information

Monthly Luncheon*

Tuesday, April 1

$15 for members/$17 for non-members

11:30am Lunch

12:15pm Entertainment

Assembly Hall

JoinusforadeliciousEasterhammeal cateredbyHouseofCoates.Theafterlunch entertainmentwillbetheVelvetTones. Preregistrationandpaymentisrequired. Registrationoptionsarelistedonpagetwo.

Euchre Tournament

Friday, April 18, 7:00pm

Steeple Center, Room 100

$1/person

Knowledgeableplayersofallagesare welcome. Registrationstartsat6:45p.m. andplaybeginsat7p.m.sharp! Thecost is$1,whichisusedasprizemoney.

Sunshine Service

Please contact Alan Kohls at 952-2016735, if you know of an RAS member who could use a little “Sunshine” greeting.

RAS Volunteer Opportunities

• RASisseekingsomeonetoleadthe tablesong/prayeratluncheons.

• Entertainment:helpmeetandgreet theentertainersatluncheons,show themwheretogo,andmakesurethey havewhattheyneed.

Trips & Outings — Registration Opens Mar 5 at 8am

Wind & Llama Farms in Mower County*

Tuesday, May 20

Registration Deadline: Monday, April 21

Cost - $87/person

Bus leaves Community Center at 7:45am and returns at approximately 5:15pm

AfteraquickreststopinRochesterwithachancetopurchasecoffee,thistripwilltakeustoruralMower CountynearGrandMeadowtotakeaWindFarmTour! Learnaboutthefarmandseewhywindpoweris currentlythefastestgrowingsourceofelectricityproductionintheworld. Youwillgettoseehowthe turbinesoperateupclose,andstaffwillansweryourquestions. AfterthetourwewillhavelunchatBella Victoria,offeringfreshauthenticItalianfood.ChoosefromameatballsandwichorachickenCaesarwrap, bothservedwithfriesandabeverage. Followinglunch,wewillvisitAdDe’sHummingLlamasinRose Creek,wherewewilllearnabouttheseuniqueanimals. Llamasareveryintelligentanimalsthatcancarry packsorpullcarts,guardlivestock,andprovidewarmwool! Ourbusydaywillendwithaquickstopat RussellStoverandachancetopurchasetreatsonthewayhome. *Pleasewearappropriatefootwearfor visitingfarmsandbereadyforwalking. Alsonote:eachvisitormustfilloutawaiverattheWindFarm.

*Requires pre-registration. Please see page 2 for registration options.

Rochester Plummer House*

Wednesday, June 18

Registration Deadline: Monday, May 19

Cost - $97/person

Bus leaves Community Center at 8:00am and returns at approximately 5:15pm

TourthePlummerHouse,anEnglishTudormansionandformerhomeof HenryS.Plummer,whowasamemberoftheMayoClinicStaffstartingin 1901.Thehouseisfivestories,contains49rooms,andoccupies11acres withbeautifulgardensandawatertower. Afteranintroductionbystaff,viewthehouseandgroundsatyour ownpacewithguidespostedthroughoutthesite.*Note,onlythefirstfloorishandicapaccessible. Afterthe tour,wewillhavelunchatVictoria'sRistoranteindowntownRochester,featuringmade-from-scratchdishes inalovelyatmosphere. Choosefrombakedmostaccioli(pastabakedwithricottacheese,meatsauce,topped withmozzarella),awalleyesandwich,orachickenhoneymustardsalad. Afterlunchwewillhaveaguided ridingtourofRochester,learningaboutitsamazinggrowthandtransformationfromahumblemidwestern farmtowntoaworld-famousmeccaforthemedicalarts.DelveintotherichtapestryofRochester'spastaswe uncovertalesofresilience,innovation,andcommunityspirit.

Stillwater River Cruise*

Thursday, July 17

Registration Deadline: Monday, June 16

Cost - $90/person

Bus leaves Community Center at 9:45am and returns at approximately 4:00pm HeadtohistoricStillwaterforacruiseontheSt.CroixRiveraboardoneof themodernvesselsfromtheSt.CroixBoat&PacketCompanyfleet. *Note: dependingonwaterlevels,therecouldbeconsiderablewalkingfromthe busparkingareatothelanding. Boatsareclimatecontrolledandfullyaccessible,andtableseatingwillbe availableonthefirstfloor. RelaxandenjoythesightsandsoundsoftheSt.CroixRiver. Pleasenotethiscruise isnotnarrated,sofeelfreetobringcardsorgamestoenjoywhilecruising. Adeliluncheonincludingavariety ofmeatsandcheeses,salads,dessertbars,andcoffeeandsoftdrinkswillbeservedbuffetstyleaswecruise theriver. Oncereturningtothedocks,headtodowntownStillwatertoshoptheuniqueboutiques,specialty giftstores,artgalleries,candystoresandmorethatreflectthevarietyofthecommunity.

“Beauty & the Beast” at the Orpheum*

Thursday, August 14

Registration Deadline: Thursday, May 29

Cost - $142/person

Bus leaves Community Center at 11:30am and returns at approximately 4:15pm Visit the Orpheum Theater where you will be amazed with Disney’s reimagined 30th Anniversary production of “Beauty & the Beast”, the breathtaking musical filled with the romance and grandeur audiences know and love. This enchanting and timeless tale has been brought to life like never before, with spectacular new sets and dazzling costumes. Concessions are available for purchase at the theater, and seats will be on the main floor (Section MF 2, Rows O-R).

Parks & Rec Programs & Offerings

Steeple Center Book Club

Friday, April 18, 10:00am

Book Title: “Good Night Irene” by Luis Alberto Urrea

Callingallbooklovers! Wearepartnering upwiththeRobertTrailLibrarytooffera bookclubrighthereattheSteepleCenter. Thereisnocost,andnoneedtoregister.

Craft Club*

Tuesday, April 15, 1:00pm

Cost: $8/person

Project: May Day Basket

Joinusforafunafternoonof crafting!Suppliesandtools willbeprovided,anda facilitatorwillbepresentto leadtheproject. Pleasenote thatpicturesareexamples only;actualprojectswillvary.

Gentle Stretch & Meditation*

Mondays: March 31—April 21

Cost: $30/session (4 classes)

Thisclassfocusesonrelaxationand stretching,withallposesperformedonthe mat,sothere'snoneedtostand. Instructor LoriKampawillhelpyouexploregentle, restorativeposesincorporatingfocused breathing,mindfulness,andmeditation. Theseposessupportyournervoussystem, calmyourmind,andenhanceflexibilityby lengtheningmusclesandimprovingyour rangeofmotion.Meditationimproves cognitivefunction,helpingtokeepyour brainhealthyandsharpasyouage. Every posehasmodifications,soeveryoneis welcome.

Yoga*

Tuesdays: April 1 22

Thursdays: April 3 24

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

“Fly Me To The Moon”

Monday, April 28, 1:00pm

Assembly Hall

Setagainstthe backdropofthe Apollo11mission, “FlyMeToTheMoon” tellsthestoryofCole DavisandKellyJones assheistaskedwith creatingafalsemoon landingincasehis actualmissionfails. Closedcaptioningwill beturnedon.

Blood Pressure Checks

Tuesday, April 1, 10:45 11:15am Steeple Center, Conference Room

AnursefromTheRosemountSenior Livingwillbeheretodo FREE blood pressurechecks!

*Requires pre-registration. Please see page 2 for registration

Reminder

Snap Pendant Necklace Class*

Wednesday, March 26, 1:00-3:00pm

Cost: $15

Steeple Center, Room 202

Duringthisclassyou willlearnthebasicsof makingsnapjewelryby makingabeautiful 18mmsnappendant necklacetowearand enjoywith3different snaps. Wewilluse paintskinstocreate thedesignofthesnaps. Manydifferentskins willbeavailabletouse, soeachsnapwillbe unique. Thecostof materialsisincluded, andthematerialsare hypoallergenic.Note:Theclasswillincludea demonstrationofhowpaintskinsarecreatedbut studentswillNOTactuallycreateanyskins duringtheclass.

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.

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:

• “Switched at Birth” Bluegrass Concert $18

Friday,April11th,7pm

TheSwitchedatBirthBandhasbeenentertainingfolks since1998. Thebandmemberscomefromdiverse musicalbackgroundscreatingameltingpotofsong selectionsandstyleswhilesharingtheirloveof bluegrass.Onanygivenperformance,youcanexpectto hearBluegrass,Folk,Blues,Country,Cajun,Irish,and Rock&Roll.Thegroup’smissionistohavefun,andit shows!MembersareRickAnderson–guitar,banjo& vocals,PamKolupailo-guitar&vocals,PeteMathisonbass&vocals,andMikkellJohnson-fiddle&vocals.

• “Jack Benny’s Not 39 Anymore” Performances:$16

Thursday,April24,6pm

Friday,April25,7pm

Saturday,April26,2pmand7pm

Edna’splanwastoretireinpeace,buttherealityisthat herhusbandNormanjustcan’tsitstill.He’ssendingout resumes,proposingbusinessplans,andchasingafter everymake-it-richbusinessschemethatcomesalong. HisnewestbigideaistobetheJohnWilkesRockefeller ofirregularsocks.Andjustwhenheandhisbusiness partnerareabouttofigureoutthedetails,anew neighbor,Rosemary,arrivesonthescene,andthingsjust getcrazier. First,Rosemaryhasinformationthat inspireshisnextmethodformakingabuck suingthe RockhardRowerCompany.Second,Rosemaryisanold flameofNorman’s,sendingEdnaintofitsofjealousy. Andfinally,toaddtothehilarity,Rosemary’sson Raymondisnotonlyanidealmatchfortheirdaughter Marcie,butthetwoyounglovebirdsareonopposite sidesoftheRockhardRowerdispute.Asettlementtoany oftheseissuesseemsimpossible. Therealityis,justlike JackBenny,Norman’snot39anymore.

RAS Advisory Committee

• JoyBester,952-484-7287

• ChrisFranke,952-431-6364

• DeanGrotjohn,952-431-5431

• MarilynHead,719-684-4994

• KenJax,612-708-2030

• GinnyKaiser,612-247-0892

• 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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2nd Tuesdays: 9am, 10:15am, 11:30am

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