February 2024
News from the Steeple Center A Publication for 55 Plus/Seniors INSIDE THIS ISSUE: The Steeple Center
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Ongoing Activities & Social Clubs
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Area Services
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Calendar
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RAS Announcements
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Parks & Rec Trips & Outings
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Parks & Rec Programs
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Other Opportunities
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Contact Info
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Rosemount Parks & Rec 13885 South Robert Tr. Rosemount, MN 55068 Steeple Center 14375 South Robert Tr. Rosemount, MN 55068 (no mail delivery to this address)
Hours: Mon-Thurs: 8:30a-3:30p Friday: 8:30a-12:00p
Parks & Rec Programs/Events
RAS 60th Anniversary Celebration featuring The Looney Lutherans* Tuesday, February 13, 1:00—2:30pm Steeple Center, Assembly Hall Cost: FREE for RAS Members, $10 for non-members Register By: Tuesday, February 6 Did you know that the Rosemount Area Seniors have been around for over 60 years?! Things have changed a lot over the years, even the name of the group, but one thing that remains the same is that it is a wonderful group of active older adults helping to create a sense of community in Rosemount! Come celebrate 60 years and beyond with cake and refreshments and a special presentation by the Looney Lutherans, performing their show “Young(ish) at Heart: Still Looney After All These Years”! While getting older can sometimes be a literal “pain in the neck”, laughter really is good medicine. Celebrate being young(ish) at heart with the Looney Lutherans – because age ain’t nothing but a number.
AARP Senior Tax Aide Wednesdays, February 7—April 10 8:30am—1:30pm APPOINTMENTS REQUIRED We are excited to be able to offer this program at the Steeple Center again this year! If you would like to make an appointment, please contact Rosemount Parks & Recreation at 651-322-6000 during business hours (Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm) starting on January 8th and leave your name and phone number. An AARP Tax Aide volunteer will later reach out in the order we received your call to actually schedule an appointment and provide pertinent information on which documents will be needed. This call will come from 651 -447-5318. Please allow time for the volunteer to contact you and do not call Parks & Rec multiple times or seek an appointment elsewhere while waiting. *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
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Mail a completed registration form and payment or drop it off at the Steeple Center during a program.
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Register in person at the Parks & Rec office located in the lower level of the Community Center.
O N G O I N G AC T I V I T I E S & S O C I A L C L U B S 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.
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. Dominoes (Mexican Train) - Rm 100 2nd Wednesday of the month, 1 p.m. Bring 13 nickels 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 Needlework Group—Lobby 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, 12:30 p.m. Woodcarving Club—Room 202 Mondays & Fridays, 9 a.m.
AREA SERVICES 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.
HelpOlderAdultsMN.org This searchable online tool helps to find services and other resources during the COVID-19 pandemic. Categories include: home-delivered meals, grocery and drug deliveries, care coordination and home care.
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651-602-5465 — Transit Link
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651-602-1111 — Metro Mobility
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.
Meals on Wheels
GAPP Transportation
Nutrition Assistance Program for Seniors (NAPS)
952-953-9299 Provides transportation and medical transportation for people in Dakota County who are disabled or have no other mode of transportation available.
SNAP Outreach 651-307-9033 Second Harvest Heartland offers free programs to help ease your food budget.
612-623-3363 Meals on Wheels offers weekday home delivery of nutritious, hot midday meals on a short or long-term basis.
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.
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*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!
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9:00 Cribbage 9:30 SAIL Fitness 12:30 PHD/UFO** 12:30 Pinochle 1:00 Yoga*
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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 Insurance Counseling
9:00 Bid Euchre 10:00 Open Painting 10:00 DrumFIT* 10:45 Blood Pressure Checks 11:30 Luncheon* 1:00 Hand & Foot 1:00 Yoga*
8:30 Tax Aide 9:30 Canasta 12:30 Quilting
9:00 Cribbage 9:30 SAIL Fitness 12:30 PHD/UFO** 12:30 Pinochle
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8:30 Donated Bread 9:00 Bridge 9:00 Woodcarving 9:30 SAIL Fitness 12:30 500 1:00 Needlework
9:00 Bid Euchre 10:00 Open Painting 10:00 DrumFIT* 1:00 Hand & Foot 1:00 Yoga* 1:00 RAS 60th Anniversary Party*
8:30 Tax Aide 9:30 Canasta 1:00 Dominoes
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 10:00 Book Club
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9:00 Bid Euchre 10:00 DrumFIT* 1:00 Hand & Foot 1:00 Yoga* 1:00 Craft Club*
8:30 Tax Aide 9:30 Canasta 12:30 Quilting 1:00 Bingo
9:00 Cribbage 9:15 Hocokata Ti & Shakopee History* 9:30 SAIL Fitness 12:30 PHD/UFO** 12:30 Pinochle 1:00 Yoga*
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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 Free Movie Friday
9:00 Bid Euchre 10:00 Open Painting 10:00 DrumFIT* 1:00 Yoga* 1:00 Hand & Foot
8:30 Tax Aide 9:00 Advisory Board Meeting 9:30 Canasta 1:00 Card Bingo
9:00 Cribbage 9:30 SAIL Fitness 12:30 PHD/UFO** 12:30 Pinochle 1:00 Yoga*
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7:00 “Gentlemen Dreadnought” Bluegrass Concert**
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7:00 Comedy Sportz Improv**
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7:00 “Blue Drifters” Bluegrass Concert**
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Rosemount Area Seniors Information
Monthly Luncheon* Tuesday, February 6 Register By: January 30 $15 for members/$17 for non-members 11:30am Lunch 12:15pm Entertainment Steeple Center, Assembly Hall Join us for a delicious meal with stuffed chicken breast, sides and dessert catered by House of Coates. The after lunch entertainment will be Card Bingo! Please bring 3 nickels, 3 dimes, 3 quarters, and a $1 bill for antes. Pre-registration and payment is required. Registration options are listed on page two.
Sunshine Service
Please contact Alan Kohls at 952-2016735, if you know of an RAS member who could use a little “Sunshine” greeting. And we could all use a little extra sunshine right about now!
Pa r k s & R e c R e m i n d e rs
Winter Weather Policy As a reminder, the Steeple Center will close when ISD 196 (Rosemount, Apple Valley, Eagan) cancels school for winter weather. When ISD 196 calls for a delayed start or early release to the school day, the Steeple Center will remain open with normal hours. The one exception to this policy will be if schools are closed on a luncheon day, the Steeple Center will remain open and the luncheon will go on as scheduled.
National Hot Chocolate Day
Steeple Center Open House
Wednesday, January 31, 1:00—2:30pm Cost: FREE! Steeple Center Lobby Escape the winter blues and cozy up next to the fireplace in the Steeple Center lobby where we will be celebrating National Hot Chocolate Day on January 31st! We will have a hot chocolate bar set up with fun toppings to choose from. Grab a drink and a board game and enjoy the afternoon at the Steeple Center!
Wednesday, January 31, 1:00—2:30pm Cost: FREE! Assembly Hall Did you know that the Steeple Center hosts dozens of different programs, activities and groups each month for the 55+ community? From cards and games, to fitness classes and bus trips, there is something for everyone! If you would like to learn more about what we offer, we welcome you to attend our Steeple Center Open House. As a special bonus, you’ll be able to enjoy some delicious hot chocolate in the lobby as part of our National Hot Chocolate Day celebration. No registration is required to attend. We hope to see you here for a fun and informative afternoon!
*Requires pre-registration. Please see page 2 for registration options.
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Upcoming Trips & Outings
Hocokata Ti & Shakopee History* Thursday, February 22 Registration Deadline: Monday, January 22 Cost - $82/person Bus leaves Community Center at 9:15am and returns at approximately 4:00pm Arrive at Hocokata Ti (ho-cho-kah-tah-tee) in Shakopee for a guided walking tour through the exhibits. This is the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community’s (SMSC) cultural center and gathering space. It is used to interpret and encourage traditional Mdewakanton Dakota cultural heritage, language, and history by sustaining this inherent knowledge for SMSC members through exhibitions, preservation, and education. After the tour, spend time in the Hocokata Ti gift shop. It features a variety of Nativemade art, books, music, beaded and quilled items, and craft supplies that build upon the cultural center’s mission to educate visitors about the Dakota people. We will then have lunch at Ruby’s Family Restaurant in Shakopee for the luncheon combo special with a small salad, cup of soup, half sandwich, beverage and cookie or bar. After lunch we will go to the Scott County Historical Museum. Take time to explore the artifacts and archives that reveal the story of Scott County.
Irish Influence in St. Paul* Tuesday, April 9 Registration Deadline: Monday, March 4 Cost - $90/person Bus leaves Community Center at 9:45am and returns at approximately 3:15pm Have a fun and informative day in St. Paul learning about the influence of the Irish in Minnesota’s capitol city. In St. Paul, meet a professional step-on tour guide for an informative riding tour. A tour guide will join us on the bus to talk about how Irish immigrants influenced the city’s architecture, politics, religion and more. If weather permits, we will get off the bus at a few locations as well. After the tour, we will have lunch at O’Malley’s Irish Pub in Woodbury featuring handcrafted booths, fireplace and more. You will have a choice of 1) homemade Shepperd's pie with diced sirloin and vegetables in savory gravy, topped with homemade spuds and fresh parmesan cheese or 2) fish & chips featuring hand-battered cod in our own Harp beer batter served with “chips,” tartar sauce and coleslaw.
“Hank & My Honky Tonk Heroes” at Paramount Theater* - FULL W/WAITLIST Tuesday, March 5 Registration Deadline: Monday, January 29 Cost - $95/person Bus leaves Community Center at 9:30am and returns at approximately 5:15pm Our day will start with lunch at D. Michael B’s Resort Bar & Grill in St. Michael/Albertville where you will have a choice of: 1) seven layer meatloaf (half portion) with layers of mild garlic mashed potatoes, hearty meatloaf, cheese and beef gravy topped with crispy onion rings and served with toasted ciabatta or 2) walleye sandwich breaded and fried, served with lettuce, tomato, lemon, tarter sauce and fries. After lunch we will head to the Paramount Theatre in St. Cloud, a turn-of-the-century historic 700-seat theater that was renovated in 1998. Visit the Visual Arts Center, located in the lower level of the Paramount Theatre. Next door is the Paramount Gallery & Gift store featuring Minnesota artists in all mediums. We will then spend the afternoon enjoying “Hank & My Honky Tonk Heroes”! There is only one Hank Williams, and only one actor who can bring him to life, Jason Petty. Jason re-creates such Williams' hits as "I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry", "Your Cheatin' Heart", "Hey Good Lookin'" and many more. But this astonishing show is more than just a Hank Williams tribute. Jason pays tribute to stars that influenced Hank and those stars that Hank influenced such as Jimmie Rodgers, Roy Acuff, Ernest Tubb, the Carter Family and more.
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Steeple Center Book Club Friday, February 16, 10:00am Book Title: “The Narrowboat Summer” by Anne Youngson Calling all book lovers! We are partnering up with the Robert Trail Library to offer a book club right here at the Steeple Center. There is no cost, and no need to register.
Craft Club* Tuesday, February 20, 1:00pm Steeple Center, Room 202 Register By: February 13 Cost: $6/person Project: Wine Glass Bunnies Join us for a fun afternoon of crafting! Supplies and tools will be provided, and a facilitator will be present to lead the project. Please note that pictures are examples only; actual projects will vary. Class space is limited, so reserve your spot today!
DrumFIT Cardio Drumming* Tuesdays, 10:00am, $10/month Room 200 Register By: February 5 We have partnered with DrumFIT, the world’s leading cardio drumming program, to have access to their extensive on-demand class content and video library. DrumFIT is a unique cardio drumming program, designed for older adults, that uses movement and rhythm to benefit both the mind and body.
Yoga* Tuesdays: February 6—27 Thursdays: February 1—29 (skip 2/8) 1:00-2:00pm Register By: 1 WEEK Prior to Session Cost: $30/session (4 classes) Steeple Center, Room 200 Join instructors Stacey Popp (Tuesdays) and Lori Kearney (Thursdays) for this 50+ yoga class. Proper breathing and gentle postures will be taught to enhance strength and mobility. Chairs are available and can be used to adapt poses for your comfort. The class environment will help promote peaceful, joyful and healthy individuals. Participants are encouraged to bring their own mats.
Free Movie Monday “Senior Moment” Monday, February 26, 1:00pm Assembly Hall Skip the theater prices and come enjoy a free movie presentation with your friends at the Steeple Center! Closed captioning will be turned on.
Blood Pressure Checks Tuesday, February 6 10:45—11:15am Steeple Center, Conference Room A nurse from The Rosemount Senior Living will be at the Steeple Center the first Tuesday of each month to do FREE blood pressure checks!
*Requires pre-registration. Please see page 2 for registration options.
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Rosemount Area Arts Council Programs
Rosemount Area Arts C o u n c i l (RA AC ) E v e n ts
Second Act Players The Second Act Players of Rosemount is a membership organization for seniors age 50 and over, interested in the theater. There are many opportunities for becoming involved, including: acting in plays and skits, set construction, stage management, directing, lighting and sound operation, script writing, costume design, classes, field trips, improvisational workshops, community outreach, and more. New members, with any level of experience, are always welcome. For more information, contact info@secondactplayers.com or call 651-252-4215, or visit www.secondactplayers.com.
RAAC’s UFO and PHD Group: Do you have any projects half done (PHDs) or unfinished objects (UFOs) hanging around your house? Be it knitting, crocheting, beadwork, embroidery, wool work or any other type of hand work, we would love to have you join our group. This is a social group hoping to finish projects while enjoying the camaraderie found with like artists. There is no fee associated with joining this group. For questions, please contact Jean Crewson, 952-994-1480 or jccrewson@@gmail.com. The group will meet on Thursdays from 12:30-3:30pm in Room 202.
Other Opportunities
Home & Business Expo Saturday, March 2, 9:30am-2:30pm Rosemount Community Center Gym • FREE entry & parking •
FREE coffee and espresso drinks by Maleku Coffee
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NEW! Live performances by Rosemount residents—choir, Genesis Jazz, Rosemount Community Band and more
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NEW! Lunch option: Las Tortillas
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Over 50 area businesses and organizations to shop and connect with!
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The Rosemount Area Arts Council (RAAC) hosts many exciting events at the Steeple Center that you can take advantage of. Tickets can be purchased online at RAAC’s website www.rosemountarts.com, at the Steeple Center during their Box Office Hours (Mondays 10am-12pm, Tuesdays 9-11am and Thursdays 13pm), or at the door.
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“Gentlemen Dreadnought” Bluegrass Concert— $18 Friday, February 9th, 7pm
Gentlemen Dreadnought (formerly Birtzer & Johnson) is the combined efforts of Clint Birtzer and Derek Johnson. The two enjoy the simplicity of a duet where they have fun exchanging guitar licks, but what Clint and Derek enjoy the most is the way their two vocals merge together in "brother duet" like harmony. Whether picking out blazing bluegrass numbers, singing heart breaking old time country songs, or harmonizing on uplifting gospel tunes these two established and seasoned musicians put on a great show in any setting. •
Comedy Sportz Improv—$16 Friday, February 16th, 7pm
Improv comedy is comedy “without a net.” Audience suggestions serve as jumping-off points for short scenes, games, and even full-length parodies of popular movie franchises, TV shows and classic literature. Everything on our stage has never been done before and will never be done again, which makes every performance at CSz Twin Cities a unique experience for the audience and the performers. •
“Blue Drifters” Bluegrass Concert —$18 Friday, February 23, 7pm
The Blue Drifters Bluegrass Quartet plays traditional bluegrass with older covers included, or anything we can craft into interesting, exciting arrangements with trio harmonies and prodigious soloing on fiddle, 5string Scruggs-style banjo, upright bass and acoustic guitar. These days we show off our harmony vocal arrangements on mostly traditional bluegrass tunes. Carolyn Boulay - Violin, John Goolsby - guitar, Thomas Pieper - upright bass, Steven Howard - Banjo.
RAS Advisory Committee We look forward to introducing our 2024 RAS Advisory Committee members at the February luncheon, after they have their first meeting in late January. A big thank you to those who have stepped up to be a part of this group—looking forward to a wonderful 2024!
Rosemount Parks & 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 1st & 3rd Mondays: 1:00pm, 2:15pm Cost: FREE, Medicare, with all its changes, can be very complicated, but you don’t have to let it complicate your life! Meet with a Health Insurance Counselor from Trellis who can assist with: • Understanding the basics of Medicare and Medical Assistance • Choosing a Medicare supplement • Choosing a Medicare Part D plan • Processing of Medicare and Medical Assistance claims • Assisting with health insurance forms • Exploring ways to lower prescription costs Appointments are required. Visit https:// trellisconnects.org/get-help/medicare/ (preferred) or call the Senior LinkAge Line at 1-800 -333-2433 to schedule.