News from the Steeple Center

Noon Year’s Eve Bash*

Wednesday, December 31

10:30am-12:30pm

Assembly Hall

Cost: $20/person

Ringinthenewyear withouthavingtowait untilmidnight! OurNoon Year’sEvebashwill featureawonderful cateredbrunchbuffet,an awesomephotobooth, musicanddancing,andacountdownand toastat12pm. Feelfreetodresstoimpress andjoininthefun!

Holiday Cheer—Bingo!*

Wednesday, December 17

1:00 2:30pm

Assembly Hall

Cost: FREE

ComeandDecktheHallswithus attheSteepleCenter,Assembly Hallthatis,forourannual HolidayCheerparty. Thisyear wewillcelebratetheholiday seasonwithsomegoodold fashionedBingo! Therewillbe prizes,refreshmentsandyummy holidaytreatsforall.

Viewers Like Us Club—“Remember the Magic”*

Tuesday, December 23

10:00-11:30am

Room 200

Cost: FREE

TheViewersLikeUsClubisafreeand thoughtfullycuratedprogramfrom TwinCitiesPBS(TPT)designedto bringadultstogetheraroundmeaningful media.It’slikeatraditionalbookclubbut swapsoutthelatestbest-sellingnovelwith award-winningprogramsfromyourlocalPBSstation.Thesessions,ledbya facilitator,aredesignedtosparkconversation,encouragereflection,andfoster communityconnection.ParticipantswillalsoenjoyalightsnackandTwinCities PBS-brandedgiveaways!

“Remember the Magic”: Everyholidayseason,Dayton’stransformedintoa magicalwonderland,completewithstorybooksbroughttolifebyartistryand fantasticaldisplays.Wanderbackintimetothe8thfloorauditorium,where countlessvisitorsmadecherishedmemories,andreminiscewithartists,magic makersandlifelongfanswhosharetheirstoriesofthistimelesstradition.

*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

• 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 City Hall

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.

Minnesota Aging Pathways (Formerly Senior LinkAge Line)

1-800-333-2433

Free information and referral service that makes it easy for older adults and their families to find community resources close to home.

MN Aging & Disability Resources mn.gov/adresources/

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 $1 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.

Steeple Service Crew Offsite

Monthly Volunteer Opportunities

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.

8:30 Donated Bread 9:00 Bridge 9:00 Woodcarving 9:30 SAIL Fitness 12:30 500 1:00 Needlework 1:00 Meditation* 2

9:00 Bid Euchre 10:00 Open Painting 10:45 BP Checks 11:30 Luncheon* 1:00 Hand & Foot 1:00 Yoga* 3 9:30 Canasta 11:00 Quilt Club 4 9:00 Cribbage 9:30 SAIL Fitness 11:45 “A Christmas Carol” at the Guthrie* 12:30 PHD/UFO** 12:30 Pinochle 1:00 Yoga* 5 8:30 Donated Bread 9:00 Euchre 9:00 Woodcarving 9:30 Steeple Service Crew 360 Communities* 6 8

8:30 Donated Bread 9:00 Bridge

9:00 Woodcarving

9:30 SAIL Fitness

12:30 500 1:00 Needlework 1:00 Meditation* 9 9:00 Bid Euchre 9:00 Medicare Counseling^ 10:00 Open Painting 1:00 Hand & Foot 1:00 Yoga* 10 9:30 Canasta 10:00 Home Safety Checklists & Assessments* 11 9:00 Cribbage 9:30 SAIL Fitness 12:30 PHD/UFO** 12:30 Pinochle 1:00 Yoga* 12 8:30 Donated Bread 9:00 Euchre 9:00 Woodcarving

2:00 Christmas at the Steeple Center** 7:00 Christmas at the Steeple Center** 15

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*

9:00 Advisory Committee Meeting 9:30 Canasta 11:00 Quilt Club 1:00 Holiday Cheer Bingo* 18 9:00 The Foot Nurse^ 9:00 Cribbage 9:30 SAIL Fitness 11:00 Dementia Support Group^^ 12:30 PHD/UFO** 12:30 Pinochle 1:00 Yoga*

Donated Bread 9:00 Euchre 9:00 Woodcarving 10:00 Book Club

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 10:00 Viewers Like Us Club* 10:00 Open Painting 1:00 Hand & Foot 1:00 Yoga*

STEEPLE

8:30 Donated Bread 9:00 Bridge 9:00 Woodcarving 9:30 SAIL Fitness 12:30 500 1:00 Needlework

9:00 Bid Euchre 10:00 Open Painting 1:00 Hand & Foot

9:30 Canasta 10:30 Noon Year’s Eve Bash*

December 2025 *Advanced registration required, see page 2 for options ^ Appointment required, see pages 7-8 ^^ Pre-screening required, see page 7 Check Monitors and Room Schedules at the Steeple Center for Activity Locations!

Donated Bread 9:00 Euchre 9:00 Woodcarving

Rosemount Area Seniors Information

Monthly Luncheon*

Tuesday, December 2

$15 for members/$17 for non-members

11:30am Lunch

12:15pm Entertainment

Assembly Hall

Joinusfordeliciousholidayhorsd’oeuvres anddessertcateredbyHouseofCoates. The afterlunchentertainmentwillbeChristmas CroonerTimPatrick! Pre-registrationand paymentisrequired. Registrationoptions arelistedonpagetwo.

2026 RAS Membership

It’sthattimeofyearagain! Youcannow renewyour RASMembershipfor2026. Formscanbefoundatthe SteepleCenter. Oncecompleted,returnthemwith paymentusingoneoftheseoptions:

• Drop Box outside Steeple Center office

• Ormailedto:

RosemountParks&Recreation

13885SRobertTrail

Rosemount,MN 55068

Youcanalsoskiptheformandrenewyour membershiponlineatrosemountmn.gov/parks.

Sunshine Service

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

House of Coates Recognized

TheRosemount AreaSeniorstook amomentatthe Octoberluncheon tothankand recognizeMike andKimBohn fromHouseof Coatesfortheiryearsofexcellentservice cateringourluncheons. Theystarted workingwithRASover20yearsago, beginningwiththeoccasionalholiday meals,thenseveraltimesayear,andfor almosttenyearstheyhavebeenour exclusivecaterer. MikeandKimgoabove andbeyondwhatatypicalcatererwould do,andourmonthlyluncheonswouldnot bethesamewithoutthem. ThanksMike andKimandHouseofCoates!

Parks & Rec Programs & Announcements

Home Safety Checklists & Assessments

Wednesday, December 10, 10:00am Room 200

Cost: FREE

ThispresentationbyLegacyHomeCarewillcover:

• Assessingriskforfallsinyourhomeenvironment

• Tipsformaintainingsafetyinthehomewithaging

Steeple Center Closures:

December 24-25, January 1

Wewillbeopennormalhoursonallother dates,includingDecember31st. Joinusforour firsteverNoonYear’sEveBashthatday! More detailscanbefoundonthefrontcover.

• Mobility,balance,strength,andcognitivechangeswithaging

• Tips,tricks,andtoolsformaintainingsafetyandindependence

• Whentoconsideradditionalservices/helpathome

• AHomeSafetyEvaluation/Checklist

Tai Chi Class Cancelled

TheEasytoFollowTaiChivirtual classscheduledtostartWednesday, November12hasunfortunatelybeen cancelled. Itisnolongeroffered throughAARP’sSeniorPlanet program.

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

More fun Trips Coming this Winter Save the Dates!

MakesuretocheckupcomingnewslettersandtheWinter/SpringParks&Recbrochureformoredetailsand registrationinformationontheseandmoreexcitingtrips. Registrationforthesetripswillopenon Monday, December 8th at 8:00am. YoucanregisteronlineorinpersonattheSteepleCenter. TheSteepleCenterwill openearlyat8:00amthatmorning.

• January29th:ArtDecoinSt.Paul

• February12th:MurderMysteryLuncheon

• March18th:SpamMuseum&HormelMansion

• April9th:OrchestraHallCoffeeConcert

Other Happenings

RAVE Brass Holiday Concert

Monday, December 22, 7:00pm Steeple Center, Assembly Hall FREE!

RAVEBrass(Rosemount,AppleValley,Eagan Brass),anensembleoftheRosemount CommunityBand,isanallvolunteergroupthat performsfree,livemusicinthecommunityto enrichthelivesofothersthroughmusicand strivestoinspireyouthandadultstocontinueto playtheirinstrumentsthroughoutlife. Getinto thespiritoftheseasonandcheckouttheirFREE holidayconcertrighthereattheSteepleCenter!

Velvet Tones Holiday Concert

Sunday, December 14, 2:00pm

Grace Lutheran Church, Apple Valley

TheVelvetTonespresent,“MerryChristmas,Merry Christmas”afreeconcertfilledwithsongsofthe season. YouwillhearTheFirstNoel,AussieJingle Bells,SingWeAllNoelandseveralmore. FormoreinformationontheVelvetTonesgoto www.velvettones.orgorcontactthemat velvettones@gmail.com.

Holiday Light Collection

November 17 January 31

Steeple Center

Don’ttossoutyourbrokenorunwantedlightstrings! DropoffyourtangleoflightsandcordsattheSteeple Center. Holidaylightsarealsoacceptedyearroundat theRecyclingZone,locatedat3365DoddRoad,Eagan. Pleasedonotdropoffcordadapters,plasticropelights, CFLlights,orbatterypacks. Garlands,faketrees, statuary,andmetalfixturesarealsonotaccepted. Need togetridofsomethingelse? Visitwww.dakotacounty.us andsearchrecyclingguide.

Rosemount Night on the Town

Thursday, November 13, 5-8pm

Downtown Rosemount

JointhesmallbusinessesofdowntownRosemountfor theirannualNightontheTown! Thenightwillinclude holidayshopping,sipsandsnacks,makeandtakes,and drawingsanddiscounts. Santa,theRHSChoir,anda freetrolleywillmaketheirwaythroughtownall evening! Thefirst500visitorscangetapunchcardat theirfirststop. Visitalltheshops&stopsonthepunch cardandturnitinatyourlaststoptobeenteredinto theraffleattheendofthenight!

Parks & Rec Programs & Offerings

Steeple Center Book Club

Friday, December 19, 10:00am

Book Title: “West With Giraffes” by Lynda Rutledge

Callingallbooklovers! JointheSteeple CenterBookClubforsomegoodcompany andgooddiscussion! Thereisnocost,and noneedtoregister.

Craft Club*

Tuesday, December 16, 1:00pm

Cost: $8/person

Project: Pour Paint Snowflake

Joinusforafunafternoonofcrafting!Supplies andtoolswillbeprovided, andafacilitatorwillbe presenttoleadtheproject. Pleasenotethatpicturesare examplesonly;actual projectswillvary.

Gentle Stretch & Meditation*

Mondays: December 1—22 (skip 12/29)

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: Dec 2-23 (skip 12/30)

Thursdays: Dec 4-18 (skip 12/24)*

Cost: $30/session (4 classes)

$24/session (3 classes)*

Steeple Center, Room 200

JoininstructorsStaceyPopp(Tuesdays) andLoriKampa(Thursdays)forthis50+ yogaclass. Properbreathingandgentle postureswillbetaughttoenhancestrength andmobility. Chairsareavailableandcan beusedtoadaptposesforyourcomfort. Theclassenvironmentwillhelppromote peaceful,joyfulandhealthyindividuals. Participantsareencouragedtobringtheir ownmats.

Steeple Service Crew Volunteer Event—360 Communities*

Friday, December 5, 9:30am 12:00pm 360 Communities

Rosemount Family Resource Center 14521 Cimarron Ave W

Pleasejoinusat360Communitiestodoa deepcleanoftheirfoodshelf. Cleaning materialswillbeprovided. Wearyourcomfy shoessincewe'llbeonourfeetforthis project.

Blood Pressure Checks

Tuesday, December 2, 10:45 11:15am

Steeple Center, Conference Room

AnursefromTheRosemountSenior Livingwillbeheretodo FREE blood pressurechecks!

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

Services

The Foot Nurse

3rd Tuesday, 9am-12pm

December 18, 9am-12pm

$65/30-minute clinic visit

Appointments Required

MobileFootCarebyRegisteredNursesoffered righthereattheSteepleCenter! Theywilltrim toenails,managefungalnails,reducecorn/callus, andprovidediabeticfootcare.Appointmentsare required. Callthemat651-829-3944orschedule onlineatthefootnurse.net.

Dementia Support Group

Third Thursdays , 11am—12pm FREE!

Thissupportgroupforpeoplewith early-stagedementiaandtheir caregiversprovidesinformation, resourcesandsupportdirectlytotheperson impacted. Alzheimer’sAssociationsupportgroups, conductedbytrainedfacilitatorsareasafeplace forpeoplewithdementiatodevelopasupport system,exchangepracticalinformationonliving wellwithdementia,learnaboutcommunity resources,andtalkthroughissuesandconcerns. 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. Sponsoredby DARTSandtheAlzheimer’sAssociation.

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 groupnotonlytoworkontheirprojectsbuttolearn fromothers,showofftheirfinishedwork,andto socialize.

Thereisnofeetojointhegroupnordoesonehave tobeaRAACmember. Anyonecancomeandjoin thegroupandbringtheirPHD/UFOswiththem. We lovetoseethedifferentfinishedprojectsandlearn newtechniquesthatothersareusing. Forquestions, pleasecontactJeanCrewson,952-994-1480or jccrewson@@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:

• “Death by Design” Performances $18

Fridays,November14th&21st,7pm

Saturdays,November15th&22nd, 2pmand7pm

WhathappenswhenyoumixthebrilliantwitofNoel CowardwiththeintricateplottingofAgathaChristie?Set duringaweekendinanEnglishcountrymanorin 1932, Death by Design isahilarious,delightfuland mysteriousmash-upoftwoofthegreatestEnglish writersofalltime.EdwardBennett,aplaywright,andhis wife,SorelBennett,anactress,fleeLondonandheadto Cookhamafteradisastrousopeningnight.Butvarious guestsarriveunexpectedly–aconservativepolitician,a fierysocialist,anearsightedingenue,azanymodern dancer–eachwithalong-heldsecret.Whenoneofthe guestsismurdered,it’slefttoBridgit,thefeistyIrish maidwithamacabreinterestinhomicide,tosolvethe crime.DeathbyDesignismorethanhomage–it’sanew classic.

• Annual Tree Lighting FREE

Saturday,November29th,6pm

Thistraditionallightingisforthewholefamily.Aftera fewwords,themayorwillselectaspecialmemberofthe audiencetolightthetree.Entertainmentinthepast includedtheSt.Joseph'sSchoolChildren'sChoir, LakevilleSliders,andtheRosemountHighSchool ChamberChoir.Enjoycookiesandjuiceinsidethe SteepleCenter.

• Christmas at the Steeple Center—$15 for adults, $10 for children under 12

Saturday,December13th,2pmand7pm

ChristmasattheSteepleCenterisreturningagainthis year.Thisyear'sshowwillincludetheRAACSingers,the elves,skitsbytheSecondActPlayers,abrassbandand more. Familyfriendly!

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

Medicare Insurance Counseling

2nd Tuesdays: 9am, 10:15am, 11:30am

Appointments Required—FREE!

DoyouhavequestionsaboutMedicare, Supplement/Medigap,andAdvantageplans?We provideMedicareCounselinginyourareatothose whocurrentlyhaveMedicare,arenewtoMedicare, orareplanningforthefuture.Atnocost,we provideunbiasedinformationaboutthedifferent partsofMedicare,youroptions,andwaysto potentiallyloweryourMedicarecosts.Interpreters arealsoavailableuponrequest.Ifyouhave questions,wehaveanswers! Schedulean appointmentbyvisiting trellisconnects.org/ medicareappt (preferred),byusingtheQRcode, orcalltheSeniorLinkAgeLineat1-800-333-2433.

2875 145th Street West Rosemount, MN 55068