News from the Steeple Center
A Publication for 55 Plus/Seniors
Rosemount
13885
Rosemount,
Rosemount Area Seniors Sale—NEW*
Thursday, May 8
8:30am-1:30pm (public sale hours)
Register By: May 1
Cost: $10 for one 8’ table, $15 for three 8’ tables in “U” shape
Wanttohaveagaragesalebutdon’thavea garageorenoughitemstofillone? Host yoursattheRosemountAreaSeniors(RAS) Saleinstead! HeldonthefirstdayoftheCity
-WideGarageSale,thiswillgiveRAS memberstheopportunitytoparticipateinan indoorsaleattheSteepleCenter. Noneedtoworryabouttheweather! Geta spaceonyourownorgrabafriendortwotoshareone. Tableswillbesetup andtorndownforyou.
Participantsmust:
• Loadandunloadallitemsthemselves. Somecartswillbeavailable. Setup willtakeplacebetween10am-3pmonWednesday,May7.
• Bringonlyitemsthatwillfitontable(s)–nofurniture,lawnmowers,etc.
• Manageyourownsales/transactions–bringyourowncashbox.
• Havesomeonepresentatyourtable(s)throughoutthepublicsalehours. Staffwillnotbeavailabletoassistwiththis.
• Removeanyitemsleftattheendofthesaleby3:30pmonThursday.
Rosemount Area Seniors Spring Mystery Trip*
Thursday, May 29
Bus leaves Community Center (south entrance) at 10:30am Bus returns at approximately 2:30pm
Register By: May 15
Cost: $36 for RAS Members, $38 for Non-Members
It’stimeforanotherMysteryTriphostedbytheRosemountAreaSeniors!Don’t missthisdeliciousmealandtriptoatoafunmysterylocation!Priceincludes tax&gratuity.Lunchwillbeachoiceofwalleyefingers, 5ozsirloin,orchicken sandwich. Eachchoicecomeswithahousesalad,fries,abeverageanddessert. Wewillbemakingtwostopsonthistrip,bothataccessiblefacilities. Therewill besomewalkinginvolved,butatyourownpace. Thebuswilldepartfromand returntotheRosemountCommunityCenter(southparkinglot).Norefunds willbegivenaftertheregistrationdeadline.
*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.
May 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* 6 9:00 Bid Euchre 10:00 Open Painting 10:45 BP Checks 11:30 Luncheon* 1:00 Hand & Foot 1:00 Yoga*
9:30 Canasta 11:00 Quilt Club 10:00 3:00 RAS Sale Set Up*
9:00 Cribbage 9:30 SAIL Fitness 12:30 PHD/UFO** 12:30 Pinochle 1:00 Yoga* 2 8:30 Donated Bread 9:00 Euchre 9:00 Woodcarving 10:00 Steeple Service Crew Horseshoe Park Clean Up* 3 11:00 Steeple Service Crew at Project Explore Bingo*
8:30-1:30 RAS Sale 9:00 Cribbage 9:30 SAIL Fitness 12:30 PHD/UFO** 12:30 Pinochle 1:00 Yoga* 9 8:30 Donated Bread 9:00 Euchre 9:00 Woodcarving
8:30 Donated Bread 9:00 Bridge
9:00 Woodcarving 9:30 SAIL Fitness 12:30 500 1:00 Needlework 1:00
8:30 Donated Bread 9:00
Canasta 11:00 Quilt Club 1:00 Bingo
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 10:00 Book Club 17
Cribbage 9:30 SAIL Fitness 10:30 RAS Spring Mystery Trip* 12:30 PHD/UFO** 12:30 Pinochle
Rosemount Area Seniors Information
Monthly Luncheon*
Tuesday, May 6
Register By: April 29
$15 for members/$17 for non-members
11:30am Lunch
12:15pm Entertainment
Assembly Hall
Joinusforadeliciousbroastedchickenmeal cateredbyHouseofCoates.Theafterlunch entertainmentwillbeCardBingo! Please bring3nickels,3dimes,3quarters,anda$1 billforantes.Pre-registrationandpayment isrequired. Registrationoptionsarelisted onpagetwo.
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,showthemwheretogo, andmakesuretheyhavewhattheyneed.
• LuncheonCleanup:helpwithlightcleanuptasksafterluncheonssuchasclearingcoffee tables,bringinggarbagebinstokitchen,etc.
Upcoming Trips & Outings
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.
Upcoming Trips & Outings
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
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, May 16, 10:00am
Book Title: “North Woods” by Daniel Mason
Callingallbooklovers! Wearepartnering upwiththeRobertTrailLibrarytooffera bookclubrighthereattheSteepleCenter. Thereisnocost,andnoneedtoregister.
Craft Club*
Tuesday, May 20, 1:00pm
Register By: May 13
Cost: $8/person
Project: No Sew Scarf
Joinusforafunafternoon ofcrafting!Suppliesand toolswillbeprovided,and afacilitatorwillbe presenttoleadthe project. Pleasenotethatpicturesareexamples only;actualprojectswillvary.
Gentle Stretch & Meditation*
Mondays: April 28—May 19
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: April 29 May 20
Thursdays: May 1 22
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.
Understanding Grief Class*
Wednesday, May 14
10:00 11:00am
Steeple Center, Room 200
FREE!
Register by: May 7
Providesabasicoverviewofdifferenttypes ofgrief,aswellashowgriefisexperienced physically,emotionally,andspiritually. Strategiesforcopingwithgriefinhealthy ways,theimportanceofself-care,inhibitors tohealthygrieving,andwhenitmaybetime toseekprofessionalassistancearediscussed. Thiscourseisappropriateforallaudiences. PresentedbyMinnesotaHospice.
Blood Pressure Checks
Tuesday, May 6, 10:45 11:15am
Steeple Center, Conference Room
AnursefromTheRosemountSenior Livingwillbeheretodo FREE blood pressurechecks!
*Requires pre-registration. Please see page 2 for registration
Steeple Service Crew Volunteer Opportunities
Horseshoe Park Clean Up*
Friday, May 2nd, 10:00am 12:00pm Horseshoe Park
13202 Aulden Ave, Rosemount Register by: April 30
JointheSteepleServiceCrewaswepickuplitter ataBellaVistaneighborhoodcitypark. All supplieswillbeprovided,justbringyourselfand wearyourcomfyshoes. Incaseofrain(even drizzle)we'llcancel. Comeoutside,getalittle exerciseandkeepthislovelyparkcleanforallto enjoy.
Project Explore Bingo*
Saturday, May 3rd, 11:00am—2:30pm Valley Middle School
900 Garden View Dr, Apple Valley Register by: April 28
Join theSteepleServiceCrewaswevolunteerat ProjectExplore'sBingo! ProjectExploreisa District196programthatprovidessocial experiencesforadultswithdisabilities. They LOVEbingosoyou'resuretohaveagoodtime whilevolunteering.
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:
• Steinway Artist Don Irwin In Concert, Free (donations appreciated, cash or Venmo)
Thursday,May29th,7pm
ShepherdoftheValleyLutheranChurch 12650JohnnyCakeRidgeRoad,AV
DonIrwinisapianistandSteinwayArtist,knownforhis one-manshowsandinnovativestyleandawiderangingmusicrepertoire.
DonIrwincontinuestothrillmusicconnoisseursacross theUnitedStateswithhisuniqueandinnovativeone manshow.Irwin'spassionateshowstoppingmusical prowesscreatesanatmospherethatisbothwarmand invigorating;leavingaudiencesspellboundand overjoyed.Whileplaying,theartistcommunicatesthe sentimentsofhisheartandsoul,touchingthespiritof thelistenerandcausingthemtoexperienceanarrayof emotions.Fewmusiciansareabletomakesucha connection.
Asaclassicallytrainedmusician,DonIrwinsurprises manywithhisveryversatilenon-classicalrepertoire.He studiedPianoPerformanceandreceivedaBachelorof MusicdegreeattheUniversityofIllinois.Hisexpansive musicalstylingallowedhimtoworkasarecording studiomusicianforartistssuchasPrince,Donna Summer,andmanyothers.
• Photo Contest & Quilt and Fiber Art Show
Interestedinsharingyourartistictalents? RAACisnow acceptingsubmissionsforthe15thannualPhotoContest aswellasregistrationsfortheupcomingQuiltandFiber ArtsShow. BotheventsarepartofArtBlast,aseven-day celebrationoftheartsheldattheendofJune. Visit rosemountarts.comformoreinformation.
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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