News from the Steeple Center
A Publication for 55 Plus/Seniors
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Social Service Event—The Drawer*
Wednesday, August 13
1:00 3:00pm
Steeple Center, Room 200
Register By: July 31
Thisfuneventcombinesservicewith socialhour-comevolunteerforThe DrawerrighthereattheSteeple Center!Thisorganizationcollects, sorts,bundlesanddistributes donatedsocksandunderwear(new) topeopleinneedinourarea.The Drawerwillbringsocksandclothing itemshereforustobundletogether. Thisisnotaphysicallydemandingactivity(canbedoneseated),allagesare welcome,andyoucanchatandsocializewhilegivingback!Cookiesand refreshmentswillbeprovided.CheckoutTheDraweratthedrawer.orgtolearn more.
Reminders
Pie in July Social
Thursday, July 24
1-2:30pm (while supplies last)
Steeple Center Lobby
JoinusintheSteepleCenterlobbyfor aFREEdeliciouspieceofpieand greatconversationwithfriendsold andnewatourPieinJulySocial!
Secrets to Sleep*
Wednesday, July 16, 1:00 2:00pm
Steeple Center, Room 200
Cost: $5
Register by: July 9
You'llleavewithactionabletipsto helpyouachievethebestnight’s sleep naturallyandconsistently. Don’tletanotherrestlessnighthold youback!
The Foot Nurse
3rd Tuesday, 9:00am-12:00pm Room 202
$65/30-minute clinic visit
Appointments Required
MobileFootCarebyRegisteredNurses offeredrighthereattheSteepleCenter! Theywilltrimtoenails,managefungal nails,reducecorn/callus,andprovide diabeticfootcare.Appointmentsare required. Callthemat651-829-3944 orscheduleonlineatthefootnurse.net. New Program!
*Requires pre-registration. Please see page 2 for registration options.
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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.
August 2025
*Advanced registration required, see page 2 for options ^ Appointment required, see page 8
^^ Registration required, see program description for details
Check Monitors and Room Schedules at the Steeple Center for Activity Locations!
8:30 Donated Bread 9:00 Euchre 9:00 Woodcarving 10:00 Steeple Service Crew Park Clean Up* 2 4
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 10:00 Open Painting 10:45 BP Checks 11:30 Luncheon* 1:00 Hand & Foot 1:00 Yoga* 6 9:30 Canasta 11:00 Quilt Club 7 9:00 Cribbage 9:30 SAIL Fitness 12:30 PHD/UFO** 12:30 Pinochle 1:00 Yoga* 8 8:30 Donated Bread 9:00 Euchre 9:00 Woodcarving 9 11
8:30 Donated Bread 9:00 Bridge 9:00 Woodcarving
9:30 SAIL Fitness 12:30 500
1:00 Needlework 1:00 Meditation* 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 Diamond Dotz Group 1:00 The Drawer Social Service Event* 14 9:00 Cribbage 9:30 SAIL Fitness 11:30 Beauty & the Beast* 12:30 PHD/UFO** 12:30 Pinochle 1:00 Yoga* 6:00 “Murder by the Book” Performance** 15 8:30 Donated Bread 9:00 Euchre 9:00 Woodcarving 10:00 Book Club
7:00 “Murder by the Book” Performance** 16 2:00 “Murder by the Book” Performance**
7:00 “Murder by the Book” Performance** 18
8:30 Donated Bread 9:00 Bridge 9:00 Woodcarving 9:30 SAIL Fitness 12:30 500 1:00 Needlework 1:00 Meditation*
9:00 Bid Euchre 9:00 The Foot Nurse^^ 1:00 Hand & Foot 1:00 Yoga* 1:00 Craft Club*
9:30 Canasta 11:00 Quilt Club 1:00 Bingo 21
9:00 Cribbage 9:30 SAIL Fitness 11:00 Dementia Support Group^^ 12:30 PHD/UFO** 12:30 Pinochle 1:00 Yoga* 22 8:30 Donated Bread 9:00 Euchre 9:00 Woodcarving 23 25
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 1:00 Meditation* 26 9:00 Bid Euchre 10:00 Open Painting 1:00 Hand & Foot 1:00 Yoga* 27 9:00 Advisory Committee Meeting 9:30 Canasta 1:00 Card Bingo 28 9:00 Cribbage 9:30 SAIL Fitness 12:30 PHD/UFO** 12:30 Pinochle 1:00 Yoga* 29 8:30 Donated Bread 9:00 Euchre 9:00 Woodcarving 30
Rosemount Area Seniors Information
Monthly Luncheon*
Tuesday, August 5
Register By: July 29
$15 for members/$17 for non-members
11:30am Lunch
12:15pm Entertainment
Assembly Hall
Joinusforadeliciousbakedchickenmeal withdessertcateredbyHouseofCoates. Theafterlunchentertainmentwillbea previewoftheSecondActPlayersupcoming productionof“MurderbytheBook”! Preregistrationandpaymentisrequired. Registrationoptionsarelistedonpagetwo.
Leprechaun Days Card Tournaments
500 Friday, July 18, 7:00pm
Euchre—Friday, July 25, 7:00pm
Knowledgeableplayersof allagesarewelcome. Registrationstartsat 6:45p.m.andplaybegins at7p.m.sharp! Thecost is$1,whichisusedas prizemoney.
New Programs/Groups
Is there an activity or group that you wish we had available at the Steeple Center? Let us know! Most of our programs and groups started with just a couple of people, and we are always willing to try new things. If you have ideas, please let Stephanie or Nancy know.
Sunshine Service
Please contact Alan Kohls at 952-2016735, if you know of an RAS member who could use a little “Sunshine” greeting.
RAS Trolley Ride in the Leprechaun Days Parade*
Saturday, July 26
Parade starts at 11:00am, Line-up between 9:30-9:45am at RCC
Register By: Thursday, July 17
TheRosemountAreaSeniorswillonce againbeparticipatinginthisyear’s LeprechaunDaysParadeonSaturday,July 26th! Ourparticipationinthiswonderful localtraditionincludesatrolleyride, complimentsof FirstStateBankof Rosemount. Thisisawonderfulwayto spreadthewordinthecommunityabout theRosemountAreaSeniors. Ifyouwould beinterestedinjoining,pleasesignupas youwouldforaluncheonoranyother program. Thetrolleyrideislistedonthe enclosedprogramregistrationform,oryou canregisteronline. Spotsarelimited,so don’twait!
*Requires pre-registration. Please see page 2 for registration options.
Upcoming
More fun Trips Coming this Fall Save the Dates!
Make sure to check upcoming newsletters and the Fall Parks & Rec brochure for more details and registration information on these exciting trips. Registration for these trips and other fall programs will open at 8:00am on Monday, August 18th:
• September 25th: Scandia Area with Doug Ohman (*will have a short registration window!)
• October 8th: RAS Fall Mystery Trip
• October 14th: Hauntings of St. Paul
• November 10th: Fall Migration Tour
• December 4th: “A Christmas Carol” at the Guthrie
Other Opportunities
Movie in the Park
Saturday, August 16 at Dusk Central Park
FREE!
Bringyourblanketsandlawnchairsandenjoya screeningof“TheSecretLifeofPets”. Eventstartsat 6pmandmoviebeginsatdusk. RosemountParks& RecreationwillbeteamingupwithLastHopeaswe recognizeInternationalHomelessDogDay. LastHope, Inc.,hasbeenaregistered501(c)3since1984dedicated tosavingabandoned,unwantedandhelplessdogsand cats.
BYOC Music Night
Saturday, August 23, 7:00pm Central Park
FREE!
“BringYourOwnCoolers”,chairs,blankets,familyand friendsandenjoyanightatthepark! “Distilled”isafivepiececoverbandthatplaysrock,alternativerock,and today’sbesthitseveryonewillenjoy.
Velvet Tones Starting New Season
TheVelvetTones,anon-auditionsenior communitychoralgroup,directedbyBruce Phelps,isstartingtheirnewseasononSeptember 3,2025,withitsfirstrehearsal. TheVelvetTones havebeensharingthejoyofmusicwithour communityfor28years. Seniorsjointhegroup toenrichtheirlives,makenewfriendsandhave funsinging. Concertsareperformedforavariety ofaudiencesandfeaturepopstandards, Broadway,holidayandpatrioticmusic. RehearsalsareSeptemberthroughMayon Wednesdays,1:00pmto2:30pmat Grace LutheranChurch,7800150thStWest,Apple Valley,MN.
Interested in joining? Pleaseemail velvettones@gmail.comwithyournameand numberandDirectorBrucePhelpswillcontact youdirectly. ALSO,visitourwebsite www.velvettones.orgforinformationaboutour upcomingschedule,bookingaconcertormaking adonation.
Parks & Rec Programs & Offerings
Steeple Center Book Club
Friday, August 15, 10:00am
Book Title: “The First Ladies” by Marie Benedict & Victoria Christopher Murray
Callingallbooklovers! JointheSteeple CenterBookClubforsomegoodcompany andgooddiscussion! Thereisnocost,and noneedtoregister.
Craft Club*
Tuesday, August 19, 1:00pm
Register By: August 12
Cost: $8/person
Project: Mini Fall Rainbow
Yoga*
Tuesdays: August 5 26
Thursdays: August 7 28
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.
Joinusforafunafternoonofcrafting!Supplies andtoolswillbeprovided, andafacilitatorwillbe presenttoleadtheproject. Pleasenotethatpicturesare examplesonly;actual projectswillvary.
Gentle Stretch & Meditation*
Mondays: August 4—25
Register By: 1 WEEK Prior to Session
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.
Free Movie Monday “Wicked”
Monday, August 25, 1:00pm
Assembly Hall
Wickedisafilmadaptation ofthebelovedmusicalthat tellstheuntoldstoryofthe witchesofOz.Theplot centersaroundElphaba,a youngwomanwithgreen skinwhoismisunderstood andstrugglestofindher truepower,andGlinda,apopulargirlwhois privilegedandambitiousbutmustdiscover hertrueheart.Closedcaptioningwillbe turnedon.
Blood Pressure Checks
Tuesday, July 1, 10:45 11:15am
Steeple Center, Conference Room
AnursefromTheRosemountSenior Livingwillbeheretodo FREE blood pressurechecks!
*Requires pre-registration. Please see page 2 for registration
Program Reminder
Dementia Support Group
Third Thursdays of the Month 11:00am 12:00pm Steeple Center, Room 200 FREE!
StartingJuly17th,thissupport groupforpeoplewithearlystagedementiaandtheir caregiversprovides information,resourcesandsupportdirectlyto thepersonimpacted. Alzheimer’sAssociation supportgroups,conductedbytrainedfacilitators areasafeplaceforpeoplewithdementiato developasupportsystem,exchangepractical informationonlivingwellwithdementia,learn aboutcommunityresources,andtalkthrough issuesandconcerns.
All participants in the early-stage support group must go through a pre-screening process by calling the Alzheimer Association’s 24/7 Helpline at 1.800.272.3900.
SponsoredbyDARTSandtheAlzheimer’s Association.
RAAC Programs
RAAC’s UFO and PHD Group:
ThePHD/UFO(ProjectsHalfDone/Unfished Objects)groupisnotacraftsgroup,butpeoplewho enjoycreatingworksofartinvariousFiber mediums. Thetypesofworkinvolvequilting, embroidery,woolwork,needlepoint,crossstitch, hardanger,knitting,crocheting,crewel,woolfelting andanyothertypesoffiberart. Peoplejointhe groupnotonlytoworkontheirprojectsbutto learnfromothers,showofftheirfinishedwork,and tosocialize.
Thereisnofeetojointhegroupnordoesonehave tobeaRAACmember. Anyonecancomeandjoin thegroupandbringtheirPHD/UFOswiththem. Welovetoseethedifferentfinishedprojectsand learnnewtechniquesthatothersareusing. For questions,pleasecontactJeanCrewson,952-9941480orjccrewson@@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:
• “Murder by the Book” Performances $18:
Thursday,August14th,6:00pm
Friday,August15th,7:00pm
Saturday,August16th, 2:00pmand7:00pm
“MurderbytheBook”isamurder mystery/comedywrittentobeused asafundraiserforlibraries.TheFront PorchPlayersisproducingthisplayin partnershipwiththeRosemount FriendsoftheRobertTrailLibrary. Thescriptisa“playwithinaplay.”
The“FriendsoftheTwoSpruce Library”isproducingaplayinhopes ofraisingenoughmoneytosavetheir belovedlibrary.Severalvolunteeractorsaretakingpart. Weopentothefinalrehearsalonlyanhourbeforethe audienceistoarrive:itisatthispointanACTUAL murderoccursofoneofthecastmembers,leavingthe remainingcastmemberstomakethechoice:cancelthe play,or….proceedandhopetheaudiencedoesn’tnotice thebody.
Second Act Players
TheSecondActPlayersofRosemount isamembershiporganizationfor seniorsage50andover,whoare interestedinthetheater. Thereare manyopportunitiesforbecoming involved,including:actinginplays andskits,setconstruction,stage management,directing,lightingandsoundoperation, scriptwriting,costumedesign,classes,fieldtrips, improvisationalworkshops,communityoutreach,and more. Newmembers,withanylevelofexperience,are alwayswelcome. Formoreinformation,contact info@secondactplayers.comorcall651-252-4215,or visitwww.rosemountartscom.
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
SC Building Attendant: 651-245-0171
13885 South Robert Trail
Rosemount, MN 55068
Medicare Insurance Counseling
2nd Tuesdays: 9am, 10:15am, 11:30am
Appointments Required—FREE!
Doyouhavequestions aboutMedicare, Supplement/Medigap,and Advantageplans?We provideMedicare Counselinginyourareato thosewhocurrentlyhaveMedicare,arenewto Medicare,orareplanningforthefuture.Atnocost, weprovideunbiasedinformationaboutthe differentpartsofMedicare,youroptions,andways topotentiallyloweryourMedicarecosts. Interpretersarealsoavailableuponrequest.Ifyou havequestions,wehaveanswers! Schedulean appointmentbyvisiting trellisconnects.org/ medicareappt (preferred),by usingtheQRcode, orcallthe SeniorLinkAgeLineat1-800-3332433.
