News from the Steeple Center
Puzzle Mania*
Wednesday, November 19, 1-3pm
Register By: November 5
Cost: $20/team of up to 4 Steeple Center, Room TBD
Doyoulikejigsawpuzzles? Areyou lookingforsomefriendly competition? Thenjoinusforour PuzzleManiapuzzlecompetition! Grabyourteamofupto4people andgetreadytocompeteagainst otherteamstoseewhocan completethesame500-piecepuzzle thefastest. Theteamthatcompletesitthefastestoristhefarthestalongafter2 hoursisdeemedthewinner! Pricingisperteam,butonlyonepersonneedsto registerfortheirteam. Teamsgettokeeptheirpuzzle.
Annual Medicare Update*
Wednesday, November 5, 1-2pm FREE!
Register By: October 28
Learnabouttherecentchangesin Medicarebenefitsandcoverage,andhow thesechangesaffectyou.Wewillcover theimportanceofreviewingMedicare PartDcoverageduringtheannualOpen EnrollmentPeriod(October15-December 7),howtouseMedicare.govtomake healthinsurancecomparisonsand more. Presentedby:MinnesotaAging Pathways(formerlySeniorLinkageLine).
Steeple Center Closures: November 11, 27-28
CityofficesandtheSteepleCenterwillbe closedonTuesday,November11th, Thursday,November27thandFriday, November28thinobservanceofVeteran’s DayandThanksgiving.
Dementia
Communications For Families & Loved Ones*
Tuesday, November 18 10-11:30am FREE!
Register By: November 11
Steeple Center, Room 200
Thiscoursedescribeschangesin communicationthathappenduring theearly,middle,andlatestagesof dementiaanddiscussesstrategies foreffectivelycommunicatingwith individualslivingwithdementia. Tipsforassistingpeoplein completingactivitiesofdailyliving andbehavioralinterventionsfor de-escalatingdementiarelated behaviorswillbeexamined. PresentedbyMinnesotaHospice.
*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.
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.
November 2025
8:30 Donated Bread 9:00 Bridge 9:00 Woodcarving 9:30 SAIL Fitness 12:30 500 1:00 Needlework 1:00 Meditation* 4
9:00 Bid Euchre 9:00 Medicare Counseling^ 10:00 Open Painting 10:45 BP Checks 11:30 Luncheon* 1:00 Hand & Foot 1:00 Yoga* 5
9:30 Canasta 11:00 Quilt Club 1:00 Annual Medicare Update* 6
9:00 Cribbage 9:30 SAIL Fitness 12:30 PHD/UFO** 12:30 Pinochle 1:00 Yoga* 2:30 Pound Fitness Trial Class* 7 8:30 Donated Bread 9:00 Euchre 9:00 Woodcarving 7:00 Veterans Day Concert** 8
7:30 Fall Migration Tour*
8:30 Donated Bread 9:00 Bridge
9:00 Woodcarving
9:30 SAIL Fitness
12:30 500 1:00 Needlework 1:00 Meditation* 11
STEEPLE CENTER CLOSED
12 9:30 Canasta 1:00 Diamond Dotz Group 13 9:00 Cribbage 9:30 SAIL Fitness 12:30 PHD/UFO** 12:30 Pinochle 1:00 Yoga* 14 8:30 Donated Bread 9:00 Euchre 9:00 Woodcarving 7:00 “Death by Design” Performance** 15 2:00 “Death by Design” Performance** 7:00 “Death by Design” Performance** 17
8:30 Donated Bread 9:00 Bridge 9:00 Woodcarving 9:30 SAIL Fitness
12:30 500 1:00 Needlework 1:00 Meditation* 18 9:00 Bid Euchre 9:00 The Foot Nurse^ 10:00 Dementia Communications for Families/Loved Ones* 1:00 Hand & Foot 1:00 Yoga* 1:00 Craft Club*
9:30 Canasta 11:00 Quilt Club 1:00 Bingo 1:00 Puzzle Mania*
9:00 Cribbage 9:30 SAIL Fitness 11:00 Dementia Support Group^^ 12:30 PHD/UFO** 12:30 Pinochle 1:00 Yoga*
8:30 Donated Bread 9:00 Euchre 9:00 Woodcarving 10:00 Book Club 5:00 Service Crew Project Explore Thanksgiving Dinner* 7:00 “Death by Design” Performance** 22 2:00 “Death by Design” Performance** 7:00 “Death by Design” Performance**
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*
9:00 Bid Euchre 10:00 Open Painting 1:00 Hand & Foot 1:00 Yoga*
Advisory Committee Meeting 9:30 Canasta 12:00 The Foot Nurse^ 1:00 Card Bingo
*Advanced registration required, see page 2 for options **RAAC Event, see page 7 ^ Appointment required, see pages 7-8 ^^ Pre-screening required, see page 5 Check Monitors and Room Schedules at the Steeple Center for Activity Locations!
6:00 Tree Lighting**
Rosemount Area Seniors Information
Monthly Luncheon*
Tuesday, November 4
Register By: October 28
$15 for members/$17 for non-members
11:30am Lunch
12:15pm Entertainment
Assembly Hall
Joinusforadeliciousturkeydinnerwithall thetrimmingscateredbyHouseofCoates. Theafterlunchentertainmentwillbesinger VinnieRose,asinger-songwriterknownfor hiscaptivatingacousticmusic. Preregistrationandpaymentisrequired. Registrationoptionsarelistedonpagetwo.
2026 RAS Membership
It’sthattimeofyearagain! Starting October1,youcanrenewyourRAS Membershipfor2026. Formsareincluded inthisNewsletterandcanbereturnedwith paymentto:
• DropBoxoutsideSteepleCenteroffice
• Ormailedto:
RosemountParks&Recreation
2875145thStreetWest
Rosemount,MN 55068
Youcanalsoskiptheformandrenewyour membershiponlineatrosemountmn.gov/ parksusingtheonlineregistrationsystem.
Sunshine Service
Please contact Alan Kohls at 952-2016735, if you know of an RAS member who could use a little “Sunshine” greeting.
New Member Social
Tuesday, October 28, 1pm
Steeple Center Lobby
TheRosemountAreaSeniorsAdvisory Committeewouldliketotakean opportunitytowelcomeour70+new members! PleasestopbytheSteeple CenterlobbyonTuesday,October28th at1pmwheretheywillhavecoffeeand refreshments. MeettheAdvisory Committeemembers,askanyquestions youmayhave,andyoucanevenrenew yourmembershipfor2026whilehere!
Euchre Tournament
Friday, October 17, 7:00pm
Steeple Center, Room 100
Knowledgeableplayersofallagesare welcome. Registrationstartsat6:45p.m. andplaybeginsat7p.m.sharp! Thecost is$1,whichisusedasprizemoney.
*Requires pre-registration. Please see page 2 for registration options.
Parks & Rec Programs & Events
Pound Fitness— Free Trial Class*
Thursday, November 6, 2:30-3pm Register By: Monday, November 3
Steeple Center, Room 200
Designedforallfitnesslevels(anyage,anystage!)andveryeasyto modify,Pound®RockoutWorkoutisacardiojamsessioninspiredbythe infectious,energizingfunofplayingthedrums!Becomethemusicinthis exhilaratingworkoutthatcombinescardio,conditioningandstrength trainingwithyogaandPilates-inspiredmovements.UsingRipstix®, lightlyweighteddrumsticks,engineeredspecificallyforexercise,this workouttransformsdrummingintoanincrediblyeffectivewayof workingout.Thedrumminghelpswithtiming,coordination,speed, agility,enduranceandmusicality.Thisworkoutprovidestheperfect atmosphereforlettingloose,gettingenergized,improvingyourhealth androckingout.Comejoinus!Bringawaterbottleandyogamat,ifdesired.ChairsandRipstixprovided.
*Note:Thisisafree,trialclass. Ifthereisenoughinterest,wewillconsiderofferingthisclassonaregularbasis. PleasenotethatthisisslightlydifferentthantheDrumFitclassespreviouslyoffered. Therewillbealive instructorleadingtheclass,andtherewon’tbeactualdrumsorexerciseballs. ContactStephanieat651-3226016orstephanie.baumann@rosemountmn.govifyouhaveanyquestions.
Steeple Service Crew—
Project Explore Thanksgiving Dinner*
Friday, November 21, 5-9pm Messiah Lutheran Church 16725 Highview Ave, Lakeville Register By: November 14
Areyoulookingforafunwayto kickofftheholidayseason?
ConsiderjoiningtheSteeple ServiceCrewaswehelpserveandcleanupa ThanksgivingDinnerforourfriendsatProject Explore. Thisorganizationprovidessocialactivities foradultswithdisabilitieswholivewithintheschool district196. ThedinnerwillbeheldonFriday, November21statMessiahLutheranChurchin Lakeville(16725HighviewAve). Transportationison yourown. Wearyourcomfyshoesandsomefunky Thanksgivingattireifyouhaveitforthisone!
Reminder—Ukelele Group Session
Wednesday, October 15, 1—3pm Steeple Center, Assembly Hall FREE!
WearehostingaukelelesessionhereattheSteeple Center! Ifyouwanttolearntoplayukulele, thisisa greatopportunitytogetstarted. Beginnerinstruction willbeoffered,followedbyaplay-alongsessionfor playersofallskilllevels. Followingthejamsession,if thereisinterest,wecandiscussthepossibilityofa ukulelegroupmeetingregularlyhere!
Letter of Thanks Workshop*
Wednesday, November 5, 10am-12pm FREE!
Register By: October 29
CANCELLED
Haveyoueverwantedtothanksomeonewhomade apositiveimpactonyourlifebuthavejustnever gottenaroundtoit?Well,now’sthetime!Inthis class,we’lldosomebrainstormingandsharingto getyourcreativejuicesflowingsoyoucanwritea meaningfulletterofthanks.Sendingaheartfelt thankyouwillbringasmilenotjusttotherecipient butitwillmakeyoufeelgreataswell.
Easy to Follow Tai Chi
Wednesdays, 1-2pm, Starting November 12 FREE!
Thisgentle,slow, flowingformofexercise canbedoneseatedas wellasstanding,by peopleofallagesand allabilities.TaijiFitis easytofollowalongand easytodo.Thereisno rightorleft,norightor wrong.Justmove,breathe,flow.
ThisclassisofferedthroughSeniorPlanetfrom AARP. ItisanonlineclasshostedonZoom. We willhavealargescreensetupforyoutofollow along. Noneedtoregister justshowupandgive itatry!
Parks & Rec Programs & Events
Steeple Center Book Club
Friday, November 21, 10:00am
Book Title: “Council of Dolls” by Mona Susa Power
Callingallbooklovers! JointheSteeple CenterBookClubforsomegoodcompany andgooddiscussion! Thereisnocost,and noneedtoregister.
Craft Club*
Tuesday, November 18, 1:00pm
Register By: November 11
Cost: $8/person
Project: Winter Wonderland Trees
Joinusforafunafternoonof crafting!Suppliesandtoolswillbe provided,andafacilitatorwillbe presenttoleadtheproject. Please notethatpicturesareexamples only;actualprojectswillvary.
Gentle Stretch & Meditation*
Mondays: November 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: Oct 28 Nov 25 (skip 11/11)
Thursdays: Oct 30 Nov 20 (skip 11/27)
Register By: 1 WEEK Prior to Session
Cost: $30/session (4 classes)
Steeple Center, Room 200
JoininstructorsStaceyPopp(Tuesdays) andLoriKampa(Thursdays)forthis50+ yogaclass. Properbreathingandgentle postureswillbetaughttoenhance strengthandmobility. Chairsare availableandcanbeusedtoadaptposes foryourcomfort. Theclassenvironment willhelppromotepeaceful,joyfuland healthyindividuals. Participantsare encouragedtobringtheirownmats.
Free Movie Monday
“A Complete Unknown”
Monday, November 24, 1:00pm
Assembly Hall
“ACompleteUnknown”isa biographicalmusicaldrama thatportraysBobDylan’s journeyfromayoungfolk singertohiscontroversial transitionintoelectricrock atthe1965NewportFolk Festival. Thefilmexplores hisrelationshipswith musicaliconsandhis meteoricrisetofame,culminatingina groundbreakingperformancethatchanges thecourseofAmericanmusic. Closed captioningwillbeturnedon.
Blood Pressure Checks
Tuesday, November 4, 10:45 11:15am
AnursefromTheRosemountSeniorLivingwillbe heretodo FREE bloodpressurechecks!
*Requires pre-registration. Please see page 2 for registration
Services
The Foot Nurse
3rd Tuesday, 9am-12pm
4th Wednesday, 12-3:30pm
$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-stagedementiaandtheircaregivers providesinformation,resourcesandsupport directlytothepersonimpacted. Alzheimer’s Associationsupportgroups,conductedbytrained facilitatorsareasafeplaceforpeoplewith dementiatodevelopasupportsystem,exchange practicalinformationonlivingwellwith dementia,learnaboutcommunityresources,and talkthroughissuesandconcerns. 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.
Rosemount Area Arts Council (RAAC) Events
TheRosemountAreaArtsCouncil (RAAC)hostsmanyexcitingeventsat theSteepleCenterthatyoucantake advantageof. Ticketscanbe purchasedonlineatRAAC’swebsite www.rosemountarts.com,atthe SteepleCenterduringtheirBoxOffice Hours(Mondays10am-12pm, Tuesdays9-11amandThursdays13pm),oratthedoor.
Upcoming Events:
• Veterans Day Concert featuring “Gus Sent Me” Friday,November7th,7pm
Veterans,activeservicemembersandspousesgetin free. Pricefornon-veteranswillbe$15. Thefreetickets havetobepickedupattheRAACboxofficeorrequested viaemailatrosemountarts@gmail.com. Ticketsfornonveteransareavailableforpurchaseonline.“GusSentMe” isaclassiccountrymusicband.
• “Death by Design” Performances $18
Fridays,November14th&21st,7pm Saturdays,November15th&22nd, 2pmand7pm
RAAC’s UFO and PHD Group:
ThePHD/UFO(ProjectsHalfDone/Unfinished Objects)groupisnotacraftsgroup,butpeople whoenjoycreatingworksofartinvariousFiber mediums. Thetypesofworkinvolvequilting, embroidery,woolwork,needlepoint,crossstitch, hardanger,knitting,crocheting,crewel,wool feltingandanyothertypesoffiberart. Peoplejoin thegroupnotonlytoworkontheirprojectsbutto learnfromothers,showofftheirfinishedwork, andtosocialize.
Thereisnofeetojointhegroupnordoesonehave tobeaRAACmember. Anyonecancomeandjoin thegroupandbringtheirPHD/UFOswiththem. Forquestions,pleasecontactJeanCrewson,952994-1480orjccrewson@@gmail.com. The group will meet on Thursdays from 12:30-3:30pm in Room 202.
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.
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
2875 145th Street West
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.
