News from the Steeple Center
A Publication for 55
Estate Planning Seminar*
Wednesday, June 18
10:00 11:00am
Steeple Center, Room 200 FREE!
Register by: June 11
Joinusforaneducationalseminarabout allthingsestateplanning(probate,asset protection,beneficiarydesignations, etc.).Bringyourquestionsandwe’llshare ALLyouroptionshereinMNtoavoidboth livinganddeathprobate,andhowyoucan putaplaninplacethat’slegally enforceablethatprovidespeaceofmind foryourselfandyourheirs.Presentedby LegacyAssurancePlan
Steeple Center Closure: Wednesday, June 19
Inrecentyears,Juneteenthhas officiallybecomeafederalandstate holiday. Thismeanscityofficesand theSteepleCenterwillbeclosedon Thursday,June19th.
Steeple Service Crew*
Tuesday, June 24, 4:30-7:30pm Whitetail Woods 17100 Station Trl, Farmington Register by: May 28
JointheSteepleServiceCrewaswe volunteerataDakotaCounty Music in the Park concert. Wedon'thavea setjobtodo;we'lldowhateveris needed. Wemighthelpbypickingup garbageduringtheevent,docrowd monitoring,directingpeoplewhere togo,etc.. Thisisanoutsideactivity sodressfortheelementsandwear yourcomfyshoes.
Potential Partnership with Honoring Choices
TheSteepleCenterisconsidering apartnershipwithHonoring Choicesthatwouldallowusto becomeadrop-inhubwhere peoplecouldcomeandget assistancewithfillingoutahealthcaredirective. Currently,lessthanonein fouradultMinnesotanshaveacompletedhealthcaredirective. HonoringChoiceswouldprovidetheirAdvanceCarePlanningNavigator trainingtostaffandvolunteersinterestedinhelpingprovidethisservicetoour community. Nomedicalbackgroundorpriorknowledgeorexperiencewith healthcaredirectivesisnecessary. Wewouldneed2-4peopletocommitto volunteeringoncepermonthforatleastoneyear. Ifthisissomethingyou mightbeinterestedinhelpingwith,pleasecontactStephanieat651-322-6016 orstephanie.baumann@rosemountmn.gov. TolearnmoreaboutHonoring Choicesandtheirmission,pleasevisitwww.honoringchoices.org.
*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.
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 Open Painting 10:45 BP Checks 11:30 Luncheon* 1:00 Hand & Foot 1:00 Yoga*
June 2025
Donated Bread 9:00 Euchre 9:00 Woodcarving 10:00 Steeple Service Crew Horseshoe Park Clean Up*
8:30 Donated Bread 9:00 Bridge 9:00 Woodcarving 9:30 SAIL Fitness 12:30 500 1:00 Needlework 1:00 Meditation*
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 1:00 Hand & Foot 1:00 Yoga* 1:00 Craft Club*
8:00 Rochester Plummer House* 9:30 Canasta 10:00 Estate Planning Seminar* 11:00 Quilt Club 1:00 Bingo
STEEPLE
Euchre 9:00 Woodcarving
8:30 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* 1:00 Free Movie
Monday 12:00-8:30pm Photo Contest Display** 24
8:30 Donated Bread 9:00 Bid Euchre 10:00 Open Painting 1:00 Hand & Foot 1:00 Yoga* 4:30 Service Crew at Music in the Park*
8:30am-8:30pm Photo Contest Display**
9:00 Advisory Committee Meeting
9:30 Canasta 1:00 Card Bingo
8:30am-3:30pm Photo Contest Display**
9:00 Cribbage 9:30 SAIL Fitness
12:30 PHD/UFO** 12:30 Pinochle 1:00 Yoga*
9:00am-9:00pm, Quilt & Fiber Art Show** 8:30am-9:00pm Photo Contest Display**
8:30 Donated Bread 9:00 Euchre 9:00 Woodcarving
9:00am-9:00pm, Quilt & Fiber Art Show** 8:30am-9:00pm Photo Contest Display**
9:00am-4:00pm, Quilt & Fiber Art Show** 9:00am-1:00pm Photo Contest Display** 30
8:30 Donated Bread
9:00 Bridge
9:00 Woodcarving
9:30 SAIL Fitness
12:30 500
1:00 Needlework
*Advanced registration required, see page 2 for options **RAAC Event, see page 7
^ Appointment required, see page 8 Check Monitors and Room Schedules at the Steeple Center for Activity Locations!
Rosemount Area Seniors Information
Monthly Luncheon*
Tuesday, June 3
Register By: May 27
$15 for members/$17 for non-members
11:30am Lunch
12:15pm Entertainment
Assembly Hall
Joinusforadeliciousroastbeefmealwith sidesanddessertcateredbyHouseof Coates. Theafterlunchentertainmentwill beToddAnderson’stributetoJimmy Buffett. Get in the spirit and wear your best beach gear! Pre-registrationand paymentisrequired. Registrationoptions arelistedonpagetwo.
RAS Volunteer Opportunities
Sunshine Service
Please contact Alan Kohls at 952-2016735, if you know of an RAS member who could use a little “Sunshine” greeting.
• RASisseekingsomeonetoleadthetablesong/prayeratluncheons.
• Entertainment:helpmeetandgreettheentertainersatluncheons,showthem wheretogo,andmakesuretheyhavewhattheyneed.
RAS Programs:
TheRASAdvisoryCommitteeisconsideringacoupleofprogramsandwouldliketogaugethe interestofmembers:
• Breakfast/LunchOut:Thiswasapre-pandemicprogramthatcouldbebroughtbacktolife! Thegroupselectedrestaurantsintheareatomeetateachmonth,onceforbreakfastand onceforlunch. Transportationandcostofthemealwouldbeonyourown. Itisjustanice waytotrynewrestaurantsandsocializewithfriends! Thegroupwouldneedoneortwo volunteerstoselectrestaurantsandcoordinatedates/ timesandreservations.
• CardGamesforBeginners:Forthoseinterestedinlearning anewgame,timewouldbededicatedtolearnfrom experiencedplayers. Ifinterested,pleasespecifywhich game.
PleasecontactStephanieat651-322-6016or stephanie.baumann@rosemountmn.govifyouareinterested ineitherorbothprograms.
*Requires pre-registration. Please see page 2 for registration options.
Rochester Plummer House—FULL W/WAITLIST
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
VisittheOrpheumTheaterwhereyouwillbeamazedwithDisney’sreimagined30thAnniversaryproductionof“Beauty&theBeast”,the breathtakingmusicalfilledwiththeromanceandgrandeuraudiences knowandlove.Thisenchantingandtimelesstalehasbeenbroughtto lifelikeneverbefore,withspectacularnewsetsanddazzlingcostumes. Concessionsareavailableforpurchase atthetheater,andseatswillbeonthemainfloor(SectionMF2,RowsO-R).
Parks & Rec Programs & Offerings
Steeple Center Book Club
Friday, June 20, 10:00am
Book Title: “The Mostly True Story of Tanner & Louise” by Colleen Oakley
Callingallbooklovers! JointheSteeple CenterBookClubforsomegoodcompany andgooddiscussion! Thereisnocost,and noneedtoregister.
Craft Club*
Tuesday, June 17, 1:00pm
Register By: June 10
Cost: $8/person
Project: Patriotic Garden Stakes
Joinusforafunafternoonof crafting!Suppliesandtools willbeprovided,anda facilitatorwillbepresentto leadtheproject. Pleasenotethatpicturesare examplesonly;actualprojectswillvary.
Gentle Stretch & Meditation*
Mondays: June 2—23
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.
Yoga*
Tuesdays: June 3 24
Thursdays: June 5 26
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
“You Gotta Believe”
Monday, June 23, 1:00pm
Assembly Hall
Alittleleaguebaseball teamofmisfitsdedicates theirseasontoaplayer’s dyingfather. Indoingso, theyaccomplishtheimpossiblebyreachingthe WorldSeriesfinalsina gamethatbecamean ESPNinstantclassic. Closedcaptioningwillbe turnedon.
Blood Pressure Checks
Tuesday, June 3, 10:45 11:15am
Steeple Center, Conference Room
AnursefromTheRosemountSenior Livingwillbeheretodo FREE blood pressurechecks!
*Requires pre-registration. Please see page 2 for registration
Other Opportunities
Farmers’ Market
Tuesdays
June 10 September 23
1:00 5:00pm
Rosemount Community Center Parking Lot
Thissummeryoumaynotice thataFarmers’Markethas “croppedup”inRosemount! TheSt.Paul Farmer’sMarketwillbeintheRosemountCommunityCenterparkingloteveryTuesdayfrom June10throughSeptember23,from1-5pm. Moreinformationisavailablebycallingthe Farmers’MarketHotlineat651-227-8101orinfo@stpaulfarmersmarket.com.
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.
Second Act Players
TheSecondActPlayersofRosemountisa membershiporganizationforseniorsage50and over,interestedinthetheater. Therearemany opportunitiesforbecominginvolved,including: actinginplaysandskits,setconstruction,stage management,directing,lightingandsound operation,scriptwriting,costumedesign,classes, fieldtrips,improvisationalworkshops,community outreach,andmore. Newmembers,withanylevel ofexperience,arealwayswelcome.
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:
ArtBlast: 7-Day Celebration of Art, June 22-29
Pleasevisitwww.rosemountarts.comformore informationregardingtheArtBlastscheduleand activities. Someoftheactivitiesinclude:
• Photo Contest Display—Steeple Center Lobby
June23-28,Seecalendarfortimes
• Quilt & Fiber Art Show Steeple Center
June26-28,Seecalendarfortimes
• Brio Brass Band—Central Park
Sunday, June22, 7:00-8:30pm
• Pan-Handler Steel Drum Band Central Park
Monday, June23, 7:00pm
• Ethnic Dancing—Central Park
Tuesday,June24,6:30-8:30pm
• Apple Valley High R&B Band Central Park
Wednesday,June25,6:30-7:30pm
• Melodrama—Central Park
Wednesday,June257:45pm
• “Alligations” Variety Dance Band Central Park
Thursday,June26,7:00-8:30pm
• Salsa del Soul Central Park Friday,June27,7:00-8:30pm
• Bluegrass Bands—Central Park
Saturday,June28,6:00-9:00pm
• John Philip Sousa Band Central Park Sunday,June29,7:00pm
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
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.
