News from the Steeple Center

A Publication for 55 Plus/Seniors

Bezel Set Pour Paint Jewelry Class*

Wednesday, September 24, 1 3pm

Steeple Center, Room 202

Cost: $15

Duringthisclassyouwilllearnthebasicsofmaking jewelrybymakingtwodifferentbeautifulpiecesto wearandenjoy. Wewillusepaintskinstocreateone pairofpostearringsandacuffbraceletORanecklace (chainincluded). Manydifferentskinswillbe availabletouse,soeachpiecewillbeunique. Thecost ofmaterialsisincluded,andthematerialsare hypoallergenic.*Theclasswillincludea demonstrationofhowpaintskinsarecreatedbutstudentswillNOTactually createanyskinsduringtheclass. TaughtbyChrisThompson.

Petals in Bloom: A Floral Design Experience*

Thursday, September 18

10 11:30am

Steeple Center, Room 202

Cost: $65

Bringthebeauty offreshflowers intoyourhome andlearnthe basicsoffloral designinthis relaxing,hands-onclass.No experienceneeded,justalovefor flowers!You’lllearnsimple techniquestocreateabeautiful seasonalarrangementinavase you’lltakehome,usingfresh flowersandgreenery.Allmaterials areprovided.Comecreate,connect, andleavewithsomethingbeautiful! Pleasenotethatpicturesare examplesonly;actualprojectswill vary. TaughtbyCandi’sPrecious Petals.

Falls Prevention Event*

Tuesday, September 30, 10—11:30am

Steeple Center, Room 200 FREE

Thisunique eventcombines storytelling,a documentary film,and insightsfrom subjectmatter experts. Followingafallriskscreening, viewthedocumentary,“SavingClaire”. Thefilmexploresthecomplexnatureof aging,resistancetochange,andallthe relatablepatternsthatincreasefallrisk. Claire’sjourneyisacautionarytale. The filmexploresClaire’sattitudesand actions,thespiralafterherfall,andthe dramaticeventsthatfollow. Afterthefilm, hearfromapanelwithPT/OT professionalswhowillofferinsights, demonstrateexercisesandanswer questions. PresentedbyAbove&Beyond SeniorServices.

*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.

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.

September 2025

STEEPLE CENTER

CLOSED

8:30 Donated Bread 9:00 Bridge 9:00 Woodcarving

9:30 SAIL Fitness

8:30 Donated Bread 9:00 Bid Euchre 10:00 Open Painting 10:45 BP Checks 11:30 Luncheon* 1:00 Hand & Foot 1:00 Yoga* 3 9:30 Canasta 11:00 Quilt Club 4

9:00 Cribbage 9:30 SAIL Fitness 12:30 PHD/UFO** 12:30 Pinochle 1:00 Yoga* 5

8:30 Donated Bread 9:00 Euchre 9:00 Woodcarving 10:00 Steeple Service Crew Park Clean Up* 6

12:30 500 1:00 Needlework 1:00 Meditation* 9 9:00 Bid Euchre 9:00 Medicare Counseling^ 10:00 Open Painting 1:00 Hand & Foot 1:00 Yoga* 10 9:30 Canasta 1:00 Diamond Dotz Group 11

9:00 Cribbage 9:30 SAIL Fitness 12:30 PHD/UFO** 12:30 Pinochle 1:00 Yoga* 12 8:30 Donated Bread 9:00 Euchre 9:00 Woodcarving 7:00 Laverne & Lucy** 13

8:30 Donated Bread 9:00 Bridge 9:00 Woodcarving 9:30 SAIL Fitness 12:30 500 1:00 Needlework 1:00 Meditation* 16 9:00 Bid Euchre 9:00 The Foot Nurse^ 1:00 Hand & Foot 1:00 Yoga* 1:00 Craft Club* 5:30 Driver Discount Program* 17 9:30 Canasta 11:00 Quilt Club 1:00 Bingo 1:00 Honoring Choices* 18 9:00 Cribbage 9:30 SAIL Fitness 10:00 Floral Design* 11:00 Dementia Support Group^^ 12:30 PHD/UFO** 12:30 Pinochle 1:00 Yoga* 19 8:30 Donated Bread 9:00 Euchre 9:00 Woodcarving 10:00 Book Club 20 10:00am-4:00pm Country Faire**

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* 23

9:00 Bid Euchre 10:00 Open Painting 1:00 Hand & Foot 1:00 Yoga* 24

9:00 Advisory Committee Meeting 9:30 Canasta 1:00 Card Bingo 1:00 Bezel Set Pour Paint Jewelry Class* 25 9:00 Scandia Area w/Doug Ohman* 9:00 Cribbage 9:30 SAIL Fitness 12:30 PHD/UFO** 12:30 Pinochle 1:00 Yoga* 26 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 Meditation* 30

9:00 Bid Euchre 10:00 Open Painting 10:00 Falls Prevention Event* 1:00 Hand & Foot 1:00 Yoga* 3:30 Steeple Service Crew Music in the Park*

*Advanced registration required, see page 2 for options

^ Appointments, see program description for details

^^Pre-screening required, see page 7 for details

Check Monitors and Room Schedules at the Steeple Center for Activity Locations!

Rosemount Area Seniors Information

Monthly Luncheon*

Tuesday, September 2

$15 for members/$17 for non-members

11:30am Lunch

12:15pm Entertainment

Assembly Hall

Joinusforadeliciousmealwithmeatloaf, bakedpotatoes,avegetableanddessert cateredbyHouseofCoates. Theafterlunch entertainmentwillbeacapellagroup, HeartfeltSingers.

Upcoming Trips:

RAS Fall Mystery Trip*

Wednesday, October 8

Cost: $35 for RAS Members, $40 for Non-Members

Sunshine Service

Please contact Alan Kohls at 952-2016735, if you know of an RAS member who could use a little “Sunshine” greeting.

Trip registration will open at 8am on August 18th. Please register online or in person at the Steeple Center.

Bus leaves Community Center at 10am and returns at approx. 2pm

It’stimeforanotherMysteryTriphostedbytheRosemountAreaSeniors!Don’tmissthisgreatmealand triptoatoafunmysterylocation!Priceincludestax&gratuity.Adeliciousbuffetlunchwillbeserved withbothchickenandroastbeefasentrees.Therewillbesomewalkinginvolvedonthistrip,butallat yourownpace.ThebuswilldepartfromandreturntotheRosemountCommunityCenter(southparking lot).Norefundswillbegivenaftertheregistrationdeadline.WewillbeplayingBingoonthebus,soplease bringtwo$1billsforprizemoneyifyou’dliketoparticipate!

Scandia Area with Doug Ohman*

Thursday, September 25

Cost - $97/person

Bus leaves Community Center at 9am and returns at approx. 4:30pm

Meetexperttourguideandspeaker,DougOhman,foraridingtourwherewe learnaboutSwedishimmigrationandhistoryinMinnesota. Keepaneyeout forbarnquiltsandstatuesofDalahorsesaswemakeourwaythroughthe beautiful,ruralcountrysidearoundScandia. Possiblestopsincludeavariety ofhistoricsites,Swedishfarmsteads,churches,acemetery,school,ormuseum. Aftereatingadelicious Swedishlunchinthearea,learnmoreabouttheearlysettlers,whoweregreetedwithalandscape reminiscentoftheirhomelands. Beginninginthemid-1800s,thiscommunityofdairyfarmershelped eachotherraisebarns,tendfieldsandcanfoodforwinter,needinglittlebeyondacreamery,mercantile andchurch. DougOhmanhasdoneextensiveresearch,andsomeofhispublishedworksinclude: “MinnesotaTreasures”,“SchoolhousesofMinnesota”,“CourthousesofMinnesota”,“Librariesof Minnesota”,“ChurchesofMinnesota”and“HistoricHomesofMinnesota”,whichwillbeavailablefor purchasefromDougpersonally.

*Requires pre-registration. Please see page 2 for registration options.

St. Paul Ghosts and Gables Haunted Tour*

Tuesday, October 14

Cost - $92/person

Bus leaves Community Center at 10am and returns at approx. 3pm

JoinyourentertainingVictorianghostguidethroughhistoricSaintPaultohear thrillingtalesofhauntingsandgetinthespookyspirit! Designedtogiveyouabit ofatingle,ashiveroralaughwhilelearningsomeinterestinghistoryofour capitalcity. LocationsincludeSt.Paul'shistoricSummitAvenue,charmingRice Park,whichisolderthanCentralParkinNYCandsurroundedbyseveralhaunted buildings,plusmore!Thereareoveradozensitesonthistourandabriefstopor two. Afterthetour,wewillheadtothehistoricSt.PaulHotelforlunch. ThemenuattheSt.PaulGrillwill includeagrilledchickenbreastsandwichwiththick-cutbacon,swissandcheddarcheesewithsrirachamayo, hand-cutfries,andcoffeeortea.

Fall Migration Tour*

Monday, November 10

Cost - $103/person

Bus leaves Community Center at 7:30am and returns at approx. 6:30pm

ThefirststoponthisuniquetripwillbeatLARKToysinKellogg,MN forself-servecoffeeandmuffin(included)andachancetobrieflylook aroundthestorefilledwithspecialtyitems,books,andanantique collection. Whilethere,wewillpickupourWildlifeTourInterpreter,whowilltakeusalongthemigration corridoroftheMississippiRiver. Eachyearmigrationpatternschangedependingonfoodsourcesand weatherconditions,butourguidewillmakeadjustmentstotherouteinordertoviewspeciesofwaterfowl, raptorsandshorebirdsmovingfromtheirnorthernsummernestingareastowarmersouthernwintering grounds. Spectaculartundraswans,majesticeagles,ducksandgeeseusethismigrationcorridor. Stopsalong theroutewillextendintotheLaCrosseareaalongtherivervalley.Bringyourbinoculars! Lunchwillbeatthe BlueMoonRestaurantinOnalaska,wherewewillenjoyacupofsoupandclubsandwichwithturkey,ham, bacon,lettuce,tomato,onionandmayoonsourdoughbreadalongwithhomemadepotatochips,beverage,and acookie. AfterlunchwewillvisittheOnalaskaUpperMississippiRiverNationalFish&WildlifeRefugeVisitor Center. Viewsomeinteractiveexhibitsaboutthediversewildlifeandhabitatsincludingonethatallowsyouto “walkonwater”andseewhatliesbelowthesurfaceoftheriver.

“A Christmas Carol” at the Guthrie*

Thursday, December 4

Cost - $97/person

Bus leaves Community Center at 11:45am and returns at approx. 4pm

VisittheGuthrieTheaterforaperformanceof“AChristmasCarol,”the timelessholidayclassicbyCharlesDickens. Takealittletimetoexplorethe publicareasoftheuniquebuildingbeforethemainevent. Thenwatchthe belovedtalecometolifeonstageasEbenezerScroogeisvisitedoneChristmasEvebytheGhostsofChristmas Past,PresentandFuture.Throughouthisjourney,Scroogeisforcedtoreckonwiththemanhehasbecomeand contemplatethemanhecouldbe butonlyifhisrestlessnightleadstoachangeofheartbymorning.

Parks & Rec Programs & Offerings

Steeple Center Book Club

Friday, September 19, 10am

Book Title: “Lessons in Chemistry” by Bonnie Garmus

Callingallbooklovers! JointheSteeple CenterBookClubforsomegoodcompany andgooddiscussion! Thereisnocost,and noneedtoregister.

Craft Club*

Tuesday, September 16, 1pm

Cost: $8/person

Project: Clean Pour Vase

Joinusforafunafternoon ofcrafting!Suppliesand toolswillbeprovided,and afacilitatorwillbepresent toleadtheproject. Please notethatpicturesareexamplesonly;actual projectswillvary.

Gentle Stretch & Meditation*

Mondays: September 8 29, 1-2pm

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: September 2—23, 1-2pm

Thursdays: September 4—25, 1-2pm

Cost: $30/session (4 classes)

JoininstructorsStaceyPopp(Tuesdays) andLoriKampa(Thursdays)forthis50+ yogaclass. Properbreathingandgentle postureswillbetaughttoenhance strengthandmobility. Theclass environmentwillhelppromotepeaceful, joyfulandhealthyindividuals. Participantsareencouragedtobringtheir ownmats.

Free Movie Monday

“September 5”

Monday, September 22, 1pm

Assembly Hall

September5isahistorical dramathrillerchroniclingthe Munichmassacreof1972 fromtheperspectiveofthe ABCSportscrewandtheir coverageoftheevents. Closed captioningwillbeturnedon.

Honoring Choices*

Wednesday, September 17, 1pm Room 200

JoinusforaFREEcommunityhealthcare directivehelpsession. Leavespecific instructionsaboutwhatactionsyouwant and/ordon’twanttakenforyour healthcareintheeventyouarenolonger abletomakedecisionsforyourselfdueto illnessorincapacity. TrainedAdvanceCare PlanningRepresentativesfromHonoring Choiceswillbeavailabletoprovideforms, information,answerquestions,andassistin properlycompletingthislegaldocument.

*Requires pre-registration. Please see page 2 for registration options.

Services

55+ Driver Discount Program*

Tuesday, September 16, 5:30—9:30pm Register By: September 9

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.

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:

• “Laverne and Lucy” Show—$25

Friday,September12th,7pm

LaverneandLucybringside-splittingcomedy,lively musicandlaugh-out-loudimprovisationthroughamixof fun-timerockandroll,bluegrass,noveltiesandmore. Addexcellentmusicianshiptogetherwithabeautiful blendofvoices,andyou’vegotamemorableeventfullof variety,audienceinterplayandlotsoflaughter!

• Country Faire: Art, Books, Music & Food FREE!

Saturday,September20th10am 4pm

Joinusforanold-timefaironthegroundsoftheSteeple CenterandinAssemblyHall. Artists’workwillinclude: fiberart,hand-craftedstonejewelry,woodcraft,mixed media,photographyandpainting. Woodcarverswillbe demonstratingtheircraft,authorswillbesigningand sellingtheirbooks,andlivemusicandfoodtruckswillbe onthelawn.

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.