News from the Steeple Center
A Publication for 55 Plus/Seniors
Rosemount
13885
Rosemount, MN
Driver Discount Program*
Tuesday, March 18, 5:30 9:30pm
Register By: March 12
Cost: $24
Steeple Center, Room 200
Completethiscoursetogeta10% discountonyourautoinsurance premiums!Taughtasapresentation fromacertifiedinstructor,you’ll discusschallengeswefaceas drivers,newroaddesigns,vehicle technology,andupdatesoncurrent laws.Bestofall,thereareno writtenorbehindthewheeltests! Certificatewillbeprovidedatthe
Steeple Service Crew Volunteer Opportunity*
Monday, March 10
10:00am 12:00pm The Drawer 501 Highway 13 East, Suite 575, Burnsville (NEW LOCATION)
Register by: March 3
Areyoulookingforafunwaytogive backtoourcommunity? Consider joiningtheSteepleServiceCrewaswe volunteeratTheDrawerinBurnsville. Thisorganizationcollects,sorts,bundles anddistributesdonatedsocksand underwear(new)topeopleinneed in ourarea.Duringourshift,we'llbe bundlingsockstogethersoit'snota physicallydemandingactivity. Transportationisonyourown.
Snap Pendant Necklace Class*
Wednesday, March 26, 1:00-3:00pm
Register By: March 24
Cost: $15
Steeple Center, Room 202
Duringthisclassyouwilllearnthebasicsofmaking snapjewelrybymakingabeautiful18mmsnap pendantnecklacetowearandenjoywith3different snaps. Wewillusepaintskinstocreatethedesignof thesnaps. Manydifferentskinswillbeavailableto use,soeachsnapwillbeunique. Thecostof materialsisincluded, andthematerialsare hypoallergenic.Note:Theclasswillincludea demonstrationofhowpaintskinsarecreatedbut studentswillNOTactuallycreateanyskinsduring theclass.
*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.
March 2025
*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*
9:00 Bid Euchre 10:00 Open Painting 10:45 BP Checks 11:30 Luncheon* 1:00 Hand & Foot 1:00 Yoga*
8:30 Donated Bread 9:00 Bridge 9:00 Woodcarving
9:30 SAIL Fitness 10:00 Steeple Service Crew The Drawer* 12:30 500 1:00 Needlework 1:00 Meditation*
9:00 Bid Euchre 9:00 Medicare Counseling 10:00 Open Painting 1:00 Hand & Foot 1:00 Yoga*
8:30 Tax Aide 9:30 Canasta 1:00 Diamond Dotz Group
Cribbage 9:30 SAIL Fitness 12:30 PHD/UFO** 12:30 Pinochle 1:00 Yoga*
8:30 Donated Bread 9:00 Bridge 9:00 Woodcarving 9:30 SAIL Fitness 12:30 500 1:00 Needlework
8:30 Tax Aide 9:00 Advisory Committee Meeting 9:30 Canasta 1:00 Card Bingo 1:00 Snap Pendant Necklace Class*
Cribbage 9:30 SAIL Fitness 12:30 PHD/UFO** 12:30 Pinochle 1:00 Yoga*
Donated Bread 9:00 Euchre 9:00 Woodcarving 7:00 “Come Blow Your Horn”**
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
9:00am-4:30pm Writers Festival & Book Fair**
8:30 Donated Bread 9:00 Euchre 9:00 Woodcarving 7:00 Johnny Cash Tribute “Mitchell Hall & the Tennessee Trio”**
(MON) 8:30 Donated Bread 9:00 Bridge 9:00 Woodcarving 9:30 SAIL Fitness 12:30 500 1:00 Needlework 1:00 Meditation*
Rosemount Area Seniors Information
Monthly Luncheon*
Tuesday, March 4
Register By: February 25
$15 for members/$17 for non-members
11:30am Lunch
12:15pm Entertainment
Assembly Hall
Joinusforadeliciousmealofcornedbeef andcabbagefromHouseofCoates.Theafter lunchentertainmentwillbefiddlerMary Vanorny&theTwoTapTrio. Preregistrationandpaymentisrequired. Registrationoptionsarelistedonpagetwo.
2025 RAS Membership
It’sstillnottoolatetorenewyourRAS Membershipfor2025! Formscanbefoundatthe SteepleCenter. Oncecompleted,returnthemwith paymenttothedropboxattheSteepleCenter,or youcanalsoskiptheformandrenewyour membershiponlineatrosemountmn.gov/parks.
AARP Senior Tax Aide
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.
Parks & Rec Reminders
Wednesdays, February 5 April 9
8:30am—1:30pm APPOINTMENTS REQUIRED
Weareexcitedtobeabletoofferthisprogramatthe SteepleCenteragainthisyear! Ifyouwouldliketomake anappointment,pleasecontactRosemountParks& Recreationat651-322-6000duringbusinesshours (Monday-Friday,8am-4:30pm)andleaveyournameand phonenumber. AnAARPTaxAidevolunteerwilllater reachoutintheorderwereceivedyourcalltoactually scheduleanappointmentandprovidepertinent informationonwhichdocumentswillbeneeded.Thiscall willcomefrom651-447-5318. *If you have a tentative appointment that Tax-Aide made for you when you did taxes with us last year, you don't need to call. You will receive an email or call when the tentative appointment is confirmed in mid to late January .
Neuropathy Seminar & Screening
Thursday, February 6, 10:00am Steeple Center, Room 200 FREE!
Neuropathyaffectsmanypeople,andthe goalofthisseminaristoeducatethe communityaboutmanagingsymptomsand findingeffectivetreatments. Theseminar willcovercommoncauses,treatmentoptions toreducepainandimprovemobility,and lifestylechangesthatcanprevent progression.Comeenjoyashort presentationwithvideoandtheopportunity toaskquestionstothedoctor. Snackswillbe provided!Presentedby:Dr.PamHadlerof LifewayChiropracticandWellness.
*Requires pre-registration. Please see page 2 for registration options.
Upcoming Trips & Outings
Target Field Tour*
Thursday, March 20
Registration Deadline: Monday, February 17
Cost - $93/person
Bus leaves Community Center at 9:45am and returns at approximately 3:45pm
Thisadventurewillincludea90-minutewalking/standingtourofTarget Field. GoBehindtheScenesandexperiencetheballparkasonlyplayersandstaffdo! Hearthehistoryofthe ballparkandoftheMinnesotaTwins. Highlightsofthetourmayinclude:DeltaSKY360°Club,HerbCarneal PressBox,PrivateLuxurySuiteLevel,BudweiserRoofDeck,ServiceLevel,VariousBars&Restaurants,the Clubhouse,BattingCage,andDugouts. Afterthetour,shopattheTwinsNewEraTeamStore,homefor authenticTwinsmerchandise,andcollectibles(NOTE:creditcardtransactionsonly). Afterthetour,have lunchatMurray'sSteakHouse,servingcustomersinstylishsurroundingssince1946. Themenuwillinclude: shortribs,mashedpotatoes,greenbeans,tinychocolatedessert,andabeverage.
Refund Policy
Ifyouneedtocancelaregistrationforanyprogramortrip,afullrefundwillbegivenifthecancellationoccurs priortotheregistrationdeadline. Whathappensiftheregistrationdeadlinehaspassed? Inthatcase,a refundcannotbeissued. Arrangementsandpaymentshavetobemadeinadvanceforprograms,tripsand events,andthosearebasedonnumbersattheregistrationdeadline. Ifyoucancelaftertheregistration deadline,yourmeal,ticket,etc.hasalreadybeenorderedandpaidfor. Herearesomeoptionsifyouhaveto cancelaftertheregistrationdeadline:
• Luncheons: Wecanpackyourlunchto-go! Haveafriendorneighborpickitupforyou.
• Trips: Wedosometimeshaveawaitinglistandcanfindareplacement. Inthosecases,wecanissuea refund. However,thisisnotguaranteed! Youcanalsofindyourownreplacementifthereisnowaiting list.
Parks & Rec Programs & Offerings
Steeple Center Book Club
Friday, March 21, 10:00am
Book Title: “Iona Iverson’s Rules for Commuting” by Clare Pooley
Callingallbooklovers! Wearepartnering upwiththeRobertTrailLibrarytooffera bookclubrighthereattheSteepleCenter. Thereisnocost,andnoneedtoregister.
Craft Club*
Tuesday, March 18, 1:00pm
Register By: March 11
Cost: $8/person
Project: Stenciled Wood Egg
Joinusforafunafternoonof crafting!Suppliesandtools willbeprovided,anda facilitatorwillbepresentto leadtheproject. Pleasenote thatpicturesareexamples only;actualprojectswillvary.
Gentle Stretch & Meditation*
Mondays: March 3—24
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: March 4 25
Thursdays: March 6 27
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 Wild Robot”
Monday, March 24, 1:00pm
Assembly Hall
“TheWildRobot”tells thestoryofRoz,anewly manufacturedrobotwho becomesacastawayon anuninhabitedisland afterashipwreck. Roz mustlearntoadaptto thewildsurroundings, andbefriendthelocal wildlife. Closed captioningwillbeturnedon.
Blood Pressure Checks
Tuesday, March 4, 10:45—11:15am
Steeple Center, Conference Room
AnursefromTheRosemountSenior Livingwillbeheretodo FREE blood pressurechecks!
*Requires pre-registration. Please see page 2 for registration
Home & Business Expo
Saturday, April 5
9:30am-2:30pm
Rosemount High School—NEW LOCATION!
DiscoverRosemount!
Takeatouraround Rosemountandgetto knowyourcommunity. Connectwithlocal businesses,service providers,andneighbors atthisfreeandfun communityevent.
• FREEentry& parking
• FREEcoffeeandespressodrinksbyMaleku Coffee
• Localentertainment livemusicand performances
• Grablunchwithlocalfoodtrucks
• FREEfunactivitiesfortheentirefamily
• Over50areabusinessesandorganizationsto shopandconnectwith!
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:
• “Come Blow Your Horn” Performances: - $18
Friday,February28,7pm
Saturday,March1st,2pmand7pm
Friday,March7th,7pm
Saturday,March8th,2pmand7pm
“ComeBlowYour Horn”wasNeil Simon'sfirst Broadwaycomedy smash.AlanBaker,a 30-ishswinging bachelorwithtime, moneyandwomento spare,welcomes rebelliousandeager 21-year-oldbrother Buddyintohisdenof iniquitywhiletheir horrifiedparentscan onlywatchandpray. Thisfarcical'60srompbecamea hitmoviestarringFrankSinatra.
• “Mitchell Hall & the Tennessee Trio” Tribute to Johnny Cash $30
Friday,March28th,7pm
ThepremierliveJohnnyCashTributeband.MitchellHall looksandsoundsjustlikeJohnny.Performingthefirst25 yearsofJohnnyCash&TheTennesseeThree.Backingup MitchellistheTennesseeTrio:MichaelNessonlead guitar,Ron"Kutz"KadrlikondrumsandRichPreineron bassguitar.
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.
