News from the Steeple Center
A Publication for 55 Plus/Seniors
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Birch Tree Resist Painting*
Wednesday, October 22, 1 3pm
Steeple Center, Room 202
Cost: $15
Register By: October 20
Learnhowtopaintabirchtreeforestusingacrylic paintandsimpletechniqueswithartistKenPeterson. Thisclassissuitableforallskilllevelsincluding absolutebeginners. Youwillbeguidedstepbystepthroughtheprocessof creatingthepainting. Allmaterialsandtoolsneededtocompletethepainting willbeprovidedandtheircostisincludedintheclassfee.
Craft Supplies Swap Meet
Thursday, October 23, 1 3pm Steeple Center, Assembly Hall FREE!
Areyoudrowninginleftovercraftsuppliesbutdon’tknowwhattodowith them? Areyouinthemarketforsomefreesuppliestoroundoutyourcraft closet? Ifyouansweredyestoeitherofthesequestions,cometoourfirstever CraftSuppliesSwapMeet! Youcandropoffyournolongerneededsupplies from10am-noonandthencomebackto“shop”from1-3pm. Registrationisnot required.
Ukelele Group Session
Wednesday, October 15, 1—3pm
Steeple Center, Assembly Hall FREE!
Wearehostinga ukelelesession hereatthe Steeple Center! Ifyou wanttolearntoplayukulele, this isagreatopportunitytoget started. Beginnerinstructionwill beoffered,followedbyaplay-along sessionforplayersofallskill levels. Followingthejamsession,if thereisinterest,wecandiscussthe possibilityofaukulelegroup meetingregularlyhere!
Horseshoe Park Clean Up*
Friday, October 3, 10:00am 12:00pm
Horseshoe Park 13202 Aulden Ave, Rosemount
JointheSteepleServiceCrewaswepick uplitteratalocalneighborhoodpark. All supplieswillbeprovided;justbring yourselfandwearyourcomfyshoes. In caseofrain(evendrizzle)we'llcancel.
Feed My Starving Children*
Friday, October 17, 9:30 11:15am
Feed My Starving Children 990 Lone Oak Road, Suite 136, Eagan
Ifyou'veneverbeentoFMSC,itinvolves packingdryfoodwhichissenttohungry kidsallovertheworld.Forthefirst15 minuteswe'llsitdowntoaneducational videoabouttheirprogram.Therestof thetimeyou'llbeonyourfeet.
*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.
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. 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 $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.
October 2025
*Advanced registration required, see page 2 for options
^ Appointment required, see page 8
^^ Pre-screening required, see page 5
Check Monitors and Room Schedules at the Steeple Center for Activity Locations!
9:00 Driver Discount Program* 9:30 Canasta 11:00 Quilt Club 2
9:00 Cribbage 9:30 SAIL Fitness 12:30 PHD/UFO** 12:30 Pinochle 1:00 Yoga* 3 8:30 Donated Bread 9:00 Euchre 9:00 Woodcarving 10:00 Steeple Service Crew Park Clean Up* 7:00 “Legends of Country” Concert** 4 6
8:30 Donated Bread
9:00 Bridge 9:00 Woodcarving
9:30 SAIL Fitness 12:30 500 1:00 Needlework 1:00 Meditation* 7 9:00 Bid Euchre 10:00 Open Painting 10:00 Flu Shots 10:45 BP Checks 11:30 Luncheon* 1:00 Hand & Foot 1:00 Yoga* 8
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8:30 Donated Bread 9:00 Bridge 9:00 Woodcarving 9:30 SAIL Fitness 12:30 500 1:00 Needlework 1:00 Meditation*
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9:30 Canasta 10:00 Mystery Trip* 1:00 Diamond Dotz Group 2:00 Landmark Tours Travel Showcase* 9 9:00 Cribbage 9:30 SAIL Fitness 12:30 PHD/UFO** 12:30 Pinochle 1:00 Yoga* 10 8:30 Donated Bread 9:00 Euchre 9:00 Woodcarving 11
9:00 Bid Euchre 9:00 Medicare Counseling^ 10:00 St Paul Ghosts & Gables Haunted Tour* 10:00 Open Painting 1:00 Hand & Foot 1:00 Yoga* 15
9:30 Canasta 10:00 Filling the Blank Page: How to Build a Retirement of Passion & Purpose* 11:00 Quilt Club 1:00 Bingo 1:00 Ukelele Group Session
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9:00 Cribbage 9:30 SAIL Fitness 10:00 Grandparent & Me Workshop* 11:00 Dementia Support Group^^ 12:30 PHD/UFO** 12:30 Pinochle 1:00 Yoga* 2:00 Grandparent & Me Tea* 17
8:30 Donated Bread 9:00 Euchre 9:00 Woodcarving 9:30 Steeple Service Crew Feed My Starving Children* 10:00 Book Club 7:00 Euchre Tourney
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 Free Movie Monday 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 1:00 Card Bingo 1:00 Birch Tree Resist Painting*
9:00 Cribbage 9:30 SAIL Fitness 12:30 PHD/UFO** 12:30 Pinochle 1:00 Craft Supplies Swap 1:00 Yoga*
8:30 Donated Bread 9:00 Euchre 9:00 Woodcarving 8:00 ComedySportz Improv** 25
9:00 Bid Euchre 10:00 Open Painting 1:00 Hand & Foot 1:00 Yoga* 1:00 New Member Social
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
Rosemount Area Seniors Information
Monthly Luncheon*
Tuesday, October 7
Register By: September 30
$15 for members/$17 for non-members
11:30am Lunch
12:15pm Entertainment
Assembly Hall
Joinusforadeliciouslasagnamealcatered byHouseofCoates. Theafterlunch entertainmentwillbeCardBingo! Please bring3nickels,3dimes,3quarters,anda$1 billforantes. Pre-registrationandpayment isrequired. Registrationoptionsarelisted onpagetwo.
Euchre Tournament
Friday, October 17, 7:00pm
Steeple Center, Room 100
Knowledgeableplayersofallagesare welcome. Registrationstartsat6:45p.m. andplaybeginsat7p.m.sharp! Thecostis $1,whichisusedasprizemoney.
Line Dancing Interest?
Wehavehad multiplemembers overtheyears suggestthatwe hosta Line Dancingeventand arenowtryingto gaugeinterestlevel! Wouldyoubewillingto putonyourdancingshoesandparticipatein aneventforallskilllevelsatacostof$10/ person? Ifso,pleaseletNancyknow. You cantellherinpersonattheSteepleCenteror emailheratnancy.engel@rosemountmn.gov. Wehopetohaveanupdateonthissoon!
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, 1:00pm
Steeple Center Lobby
TheRosemountAreaSeniorsAdvisory Committeewouldliketotakean opportunitytowelcomeour70+new members! PleasestopbytheSteeple CenterlobbyonTuesday,October28th at1pmwheretheywillhavecoffeeand refreshments. MeettheAdvisory Committeemembers,askanyquestions youmayhave,andyoucanevenrenew yourmembershipfor2026whilehere!
Flu Shots
Tuesday, October 7, 10:00 11:30am
Steeple Center Lobby
CubPharmacystaffwillbeonsiteto administerfluvaccinationsbeforethe luncheon! These arecoveredby MedicarePartB andmost insuranceplans, sopleasebring yourcards.
*Requires pre-registration. Please see page 2 for registration options.
Landmark Tours Travel Showcase*
Register By: Wednesday, October 1
Cost - FREE
Grandparent & Me Workshop*
Thursday, October 16
10:00-11:30am
Register By: October 2
Cost: $8/person
Steeple Center, Assembly Hall
YouareinvitedtoourspecialGrandparent&Me Workshopevent. Makesomefunmemorieswith yourgrandchild(orothersignificantchildinyour life)withatakehomeDIYconstructionproject, games,yummysnacks,andaphotobooth.Ages4 withanadult. Childrenandadultsbothneedtopreregisterforthisevent.
Grandparent & Me Tea*
Thursday, October 16
2:00-3:30pm
Register By: October 2
Cost: $8/person
Steeple Center, Assembly Hall
Youarecordially invitedtoour special Grandparent& MeTea. Dressfor theoccasion! Makesomefun memorieswith yourgrandchild (orother significantchildin yourlife)withcrafts,games,andaphotobooth. We willserveavarietyofteasandjuices,yummy appetizers,andfunfancydesserts. Wewillhave teacupsavailable,butpleasefeelfreetobringyour ownifyouwouldlike. Ages4-8withanadult. Childrenandadultsbothneedtopre-registerfor thisevent.
Parks & Rec Programs & Offerings
Steeple Center Book Club
Friday, October 17, 10:00am
Book Title: “Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo” by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Callingallbooklovers! JointheSteeple CenterBookClubforsomegoodcompany andgooddiscussion! Thereisnocost,and noneedtoregister.
Craft Club*
Tuesday, October 21, 1:00pm
Register By: October 14
Cost: $8/person
Project: Gratitude Ornament
Bring6photosofpeopleorthingsyouare gratefulfor. Wewillmakegratitudeornaments withthemjustintime forThanksgiving. All othersuppliesandtools willbeprovided.
Gentle Stretch & Meditation*
Mondays: October 6—27
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: Sept 30 October 21, 1-2pm
Thursdays: October 2 23, 1-2pm
Register By: 1 WEEK Prior to Session
Cost: $30/session (4 classes)
JoininstructorsStaceyPopp(Tuesdays) andLoriKampa(Thursdays)forthis50+ yogaclass. Properbreathingandgentle postureswillbetaughttoenhance strengthandmobility. Theclass environmentwillhelppromotepeaceful, joyfulandhealthyindividuals. Participantsareencouragedtobringtheir ownmats.
Free Movie Monday
“Green & Gold”
Monday, October 27
1:00pm
Assembly Hall
“Green&Gold”tellsthestory ofaWisconsinfarmerwho betsontheGreenBay Packerstohelpsavehis farm. Closedcaptioningwill beturnedon.
Filling the Blank Page: How to Build a Retirement of Passion & Purpose*
Wednesday, October 15, 10am FREE!
Register By: Wednesday, September 24
ComehearlocalauthorDawnMarcottegivea presentationaboutherbook,FillingtheBlank Page:HowtoBuildaRetirementofPassionand Purpose. ItisallabouttheNON-financialaspectsof planningforretirement. Sheprovidesa frameworktohelppeopleunderstandthesocial, intellectual,emotionalandpsychologicalchanges thatcomewithretirement. Butmorethanthat,the bookprovidesastep-by-stepprocesstoprepare forthesechanges. Copiesofthebookwillbe availableforsale.
*Requires pre-registration. Please see page 2 for registration
Rosemount Area Arts Council (RAAC) Events Services
55+ Driver Discount Program*
Wednesday, October 1, 9:00am—1:00pm
Register By: September 24
Cost: $24
Completethiscoursetogeta10%discounton yourautoinsurancepremiums!Taughtasa presentationfromacertifiedinstructor,you’ll discusschallengeswefaceasdrivers,newroad designs,vehicletechnology,andupdateson currentlaws.Bestofall,therearenowrittenor behindthewheeltests!Certificatewillbe providedattheendofclass.
The Foot Nurse
3rd Tuesday, 9am-12pm
$65/30-minute clinic visit
Appointments Required
MobileFootCarebyRegisteredNursesoffered righthereattheSteepleCenter! Theywilltrim toenails,managefungalnails,reducecorn/callus, andprovidediabeticfootcare.Appointmentsare required. Callthemat651-829-3944orschedule onlineatthefootnurse.net.
Blood Pressure Checks
Tuesday, September 2, 10:45 11:15am
AnursefromTheRosemountSeniorLivingwill beheretodo FREE bloodpressurechecks!
Dementia Support Group
Third Thursdays 11am—12pm FREE!
Thissupportgroupforpeople withearly-stagedementiaand theircaregiversprovides information,resourcesandsupportdirectlytothe personimpacted. Alzheimer’sAssociation supportgroups,conductedbytrainedfacilitators areasafeplaceforpeoplewithdementiato developasupportsystem,exchangepractical informationonlivingwellwithdementia,learn aboutcommunityresources,andtalkthrough issuesandconcerns. 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. SponsoredbyDARTSandthe Alzheimer’sAssociation.
TheRosemountAreaArtsCouncil (RAAC)hostsmanyexcitingevents attheSteepleCenterthatyoucan takeadvantageof. Ticketscanbe purchasedonlineatRAAC’swebsite www.rosemountarts.com,atthe SteepleCenterduringtheirBox OfficeHours(Mondays10am-12pm, Tuesdays9-11amandThursdays13pm),oratthedoor.
Upcoming Events:
• Phil Thompson’s “Legends of Country” —$35
Friday,October3rd,7:00pm
The"LegendsofCountry"tributeconcertcelebrates countrymusic’sbiggestnameswithanincredibleshow filledexclusivelywithnumberonehitsthattakesyou throughtimewithclassicartistslikeJohnnyCash,Willie Nelson,andGlenCampbelltocontemporarysuperstars likeGarthBrooks,AlanJacksonandGeorgeStrait–as wellasalloftoday’sbiggesthit-makerslikeTobyKeith, DariusRucker,andRascalFlatts.
• ComedySportz Improv—$16
Friday,October24th8:00pm
Improvcomedyiscomedy“withoutanet.”Audience suggestionsserveasjumping-offpointsforshortscenes, games,andevenfull-lengthparodies. Everythingonour stagehasneverbeendonebeforeandwillneverbedone again,whichmakeseveryperformanceaunique experiencefortheaudienceandtheperformers.
RAAC’s UFO and PHD Group:
ThePHD/UFO(ProjectsHalfDone/UnfishedObjects) groupisnotacraftsgroup,butpeoplewhoenjoy creatingworksofartinvariousFibermediums. The typesofworkinvolvequilting,embroidery,woolwork, needlepoint,crossstitch,hardanger,knitting,crocheting, crewel,woolfeltingandanyothertypesoffiberart. Peoplejointhegroupnotonlytoworkontheirprojects buttolearnfromothers,showofftheirfinishedwork, andtosocialize.
Thereisnofeetojointhegroupnordoesonehavetobe aRAACmember. Anyonecancomeandjointhegroup andbringtheirPHD/UFOswiththem. Welovetoseethe differentfinishedprojectsandlearnnewtechniquesthat othersareusing. Forquestions,pleasecontactJean Crewson,952-994-1480orjccrewson@@gmail.com.
The group will meet on Thursdays from 12:303:30pm in Room 202.
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.
