News from the Steeple Center

Pie

in July Social

Thursday, July 23

1-2:30pm (while supplies last) FREE!

Steeple Center Lobby

JoinusintheSteepleCenter lobbyforadeliciouspieceofpie andgreatconversationwith friendsoldandnewatourPiein JulySocial!

55+ Driver Discount Program*

Wednesday, July 8

9:00am—1:00pm

Cost: $24

Steeple Center, Room 200

Completethiscoursetogeta10%discount onyourautoinsurancepremiums!Taught asapresentationfromacertifiedinstructor, you’lldiscusschallengeswefaceasdrivers, newroaddesigns,vehicletechnology,and updatesoncurrentlaws.Bestofall,there arenowrittenorbehindthewheeltests!

Health Care Directive Workshop*

Wednesday, August 19, 1:00-4:00pm

Cost: FREE

Steeple Center, Assembly Hall

Regardlessofhealthorage,weallneedtomakedecisionsaboutourend-of-life wishes.AHealthcareDirectiveisalegaldocumentthatcommunicatesyour wishesregardingmedicalcarewhenyouarenolongerableto.Thisworkshop willincludeaninformationalsessionaboutHealthcareDirectiveswithexperts frommedical,socialwork,andthanatologyfieldsavailabletoansweryour questions.Followingtheinformationsession therewillbe1:1supportavailabletoassist youwithquestionsorroadblocksasyou makedecisionsandfilloutyourHealthcare Directive.Notarieswillbeonsitetolegalize finisheddocuments.Participantswillleave with3copiesoffinisheddocumentstoshare withhealthcareteammembers. Presented byMinnesotaHospice.

*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

mn.gov/aging-pathways

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.

Backgammon Room 100

2nd Wednesday, 1 p.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

RUSP Ukulele Group Assembly Hall

Wednesdays, 1 p.m.

All Skill Levels Welcome

Cribbage Room 100

Thursdays, 9 a.m.

Mahjong Lobby

Thursdays, 9 a.m.

AREA SERVICES

DARTS

651-455-1560 General Service dartsconnects.org

DARTS staff and volunteers can help with everything from household chores or accomplishing daily errands to enjoying the company of a visitor.

SNAP Outreach

866-844-3663

2harvest.org

Second Harvest Heartland offers free programs to help ease your food budget.

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.

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

Needlework Group Room 202 Mondays, 1 p.m.

Open Painting Group-Room 202

1st, 2nd,4th Tuesdays, 10a.m. 3p.m.

Quilting Group Room 202

1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 11:00 a.m.

Woodcarving Club Room 202

Mondays & Fridays, 9 a.m.

Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP)

866-844-3663

2harvest.org

Provides a free box of healthy and shelf stable groceries each month to qualifying seniors.

Help at Your Door

651-642-1892

helpatyourdoor.org

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.

Transportation Services:

• 651-602-5465 Transit Link

• 651-602-1111 Metro Mobility

*Advanced registration required, see page 2 for options

**RAAC Event, see page 7

^ Appointment required, see pages 7-8

^^ Pre-screening required, see page 7

8:30 Donated Bread 9:00 Bridge

9:00 Woodcarving

9:30 SAIL Fitness

July 2026

9:30 Canasta 11:00 Quilt Club 1:00 RUSP Ukulele 2 9:00 Cribbage 9:00 Mahjong 9:30 SAIL Fitness 12:30 PHD/UFO** 12:30 Pinochle 1:00 Yoga* 2:30 Pound Fitness* 3

12:30 500 1:00 Needlework 1:00 Meditation* 7 9:00 Bid Euchre 10:00 Open Painting 11:30 Luncheon* 1:00 Hand & Foot 1:00 Yoga* 8 9:00 Driver Discount Program* 9:30 Canasta 1:00 Backgammon 1:00 RUSP Ukulele Group 9

9:00 Cribbage 9:00 Mahjong 9:30 SAIL Fitness 10:00 Line Dancing* 12:30 PHD/UFO** 12:30 Pinochle 1:00 Yoga* 2:30 Pound Fitness* 10

8:30 Donated Bread 9:00 Euchre 9:00 Woodcarving 11

8:30 Donated Bread 9:00 Bridge 9:00 Woodcarving 9:30 SAIL Fitness 12:30 500 1:00 Needlework 1:00 Meditation*

9:00 Bid Euchre 9:00 Medicare Counseling^ 10:00 Open Painting 10:15 Mississippi Queen River Cruise* 1:00 Hand & Foot 1:00 Yoga* 15

9:30 Canasta 11:00 Quilt Club 1:00 Bingo 1:00 RUSP Ukulele Group 16

9:00 Cribbage 9:00 Mahjong 9:30 SAIL Fitness 10:00 Line Dancing* 11:00 Dementia Support Group^^ 12:30 PHD/UFO** 12:30 Pinochle 1:00 Yoga* 2:30 Pound Fitness* 17

8:30 Donated Bread 9:00 Euchre 9:00 Woodcarving 10:00 Book Club 18 20

8:30 Donated Bread 9:00 Bridge

9:00 Woodcarving

9:30 SAIL Fitness 12:30 500 1:00 Needlework 1:00 Meditation* 21

9:00 Bid Euchre 9:00 Foot Nurse^ 1:00 Hand & Foot 1:00 Yoga* 1:00 Craft Club* 22 9:00 RAS Advisory Committee Meeting 9:30 Canasta 10:00 Foot Nurse^ 1:00 Card Bingo 1:00 RUSP Ukulele 1:00 Solo Agers 23 9:00 Cribbage 9:00 Mahjong 9:30 SAIL Fitness 10:00 Line Dancing* 12:30 PHD/UFO** 12:30 Pinochle 1:00 Pie in July 1:00 Yoga* 2:30 Pound Fitness* 7:00 500 Tourney 24 8:30 Donated Bread 9:00 Euchre 9:00 Woodcarving 7:00 Euchre Tourney 25 27

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

12:30 500 1:00 Needlework

1:00 Meditation* 1:00 Free Movie 28 9:00 Bid Euchre 10:00 Open Painting 1:00 Hand & Foot 1:00 Yoga* 29

9:30 Canasta 1:00 RUSP Ukulele Group 30

9:00 Cribbage 9:00 Mahjong 9:30 SAIL Fitness 10:00 Line Dancing* 12:30 PHD/UFO** 12:30 Pinochle 31 8:30 Donated Bread 9:00 Euchre 9:00 Woodcarving

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

Rosemount Area Seniors Information

Monthly Luncheon*

Tuesday, July 7

$15 for members/$17 for non-members

11:30am Lunch

12:15pm Entertainment

Assembly Hall

Joinusforadeliciouslunchofpulledpork, potatosalad,bakedbeansanddessertcatered byHouseofCoates. Theafterlunch entertainmentwillbeCardBingo! Please bring3nickels,3dimes,3quarters,anda$1 billforantes. Pre-registrationandpaymentis required. Registrationoptionsarelistedon pagetwo.

Leprechaun Days Card Tournaments

500—Thursday, July 23, 7:00pm

Euchre—Friday, July 24, 7:00pm

Knowledgeableplayersof allagesarewelcome. Registrationstartsat6:45 p.m.andplaybeginsat7 p.m.sharp! Thecostis$1, whichisusedasprize money.

Evening Card Tourneys Update!

Starting in August, the evening card tourney schedule will be getting a makeover! They will switch from quarterly to monthly, from Friday nights to Thursday nights starting at 6:30pm, and Bid Euchre will be added into the rotation. Here is the schedule for the remainder of 2026:

• Thursday, August 20, – Bid Euchre

• Thursday, September 17 – 500

• Thursday, October 15 – Euchre

• Thursday, November 19 – Bid Euchre

• Thursday, December 17 – 500

Sunshine Service

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

RAS Trolley Ride in the Leprechaun Days Parade*

Saturday, July 25

Parade starts at 11:00am, Line-up between 9:30-9:45am at RCC

TheRosemountAreaSeniorswillonce againbeparticipatinginthisyear’s LeprechaunDaysParade! Our participationinthiswonderfullocal traditionincludesatrolleyride, complimentsof FirstStateBankof Rosemount. Thisisawonderfulwayto spreadthewordinthecommunityabout theRosemountAreaSeniors. Ifyou wouldbeinterestedinjoining,please signupas youwouldforaluncheonor anyotherprogram. Thetrolleyrideis listedontheenclosedprogram registrationform,oryoucanregister online. Spotsarelimited,sodon’twait!

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

Craft Club*

Tuesday, July 21, 1:00pm

Cost: $8/person

Project: Summer Straw Hat

Joinusforafunafternoonof crafting!Suppliesandtoolswill beprovided,andafacilitator willbepresenttoleadthe project. Pleasenotethat picturesareexamplesonly; actualprojectswillvary.

Rosemount Ukulele Steeple People (RUSP)

Wednesdays

1:00—3:00pm

Steeple Center, Assembly Hall FREE!

ComeandmakemusicwithothersattheSteepleCenter!

Addthejoyofmusictoyourlife.Weeklyguidedukulele jamsessionswillmixplannedandunplannedsong offerings.Comeplayandsingtogether.Allskilllevels arewelcome.Introductorymaterialswillbeavailable. Someloanerinstrumentswillbeonsitefornewplayers totry.Ukuleleputsthefunintomakingmusic.Justcome playandsing.

Steeple Service Crew

Central Park Clean Up*

Friday, July 3, 10:00 11:00am 2893 145th St W, Rosemount Meet at the Shelter

JointheSteepleServiceCrewaswepickuplitterat CentralPark. Garbagegrabbers,garbagebagsand rubberglovesprovided;justbringyourselfand wearyourcomfyshoes. Incaseofrain(even drizzle)we'llcancel. Comeoutside,getalittle exerciseandkeepthislovelyparkcleanforallto enjoy.

Steeple Center Book Club

Friday, July 17, 10:00am

Book: “The Violin Conspiracy” by Brendan Slocumb

Callingallbooklovers! We arepartneringupwiththe RobertTrailLibrarytooffer abookclubrighthereat theSteepleCenter. Thereis nocost,andnoneedto register.

Parks & Rec Special Events

Social Service Event*

Wednesday, August 12

1:00 2:30pm

Steeple Center, Room 200

Thisfuneventcombinesservice withsocialhour-comevolunteer forTheDrawerrighthereatthe SteepleCenter! Thisorganization collects,sorts,bundlesand distributesdonatedsocksandunderwear(new)topeopleinneed inourarea. TheDrawerwillbringsocksandclothingitemshere forustobundletogether. Thisisnotaphysicallydemanding activity(canbedoneseated),allagesarewelcome,andyoucan chatandsocializewhilegivingback! Cookiesandrefreshmentswill beprovided. CheckoutTheDraweratwww.thedrawer.orgtolearn more.

Free Movie Monday: “Jay Kelly”

Monday, July 27, 1:00pm

Assembly Hall

JayKellyfollowsa famousactorashe travelsthrough Europewithhis teamand manager,and reflectsonhislife choices, relationshipsand legacy.Closed captioningwillbe turnedon.

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

Parks & Rec Fitness & Wellness

Line Dancing*

Thursdays, July 9 30

10:00-11:30am

Cost: $30/session (4 classes)

Thisclassisforeveryone,evenifyou’re juststarting.Wewilldoeasydancesto helpyougetstarted,andaddsomethat arealittlemorecomplexformore experienceddancers.We’lldancetoall kindsofmusicandhavelotsoffun.

Instructor:PeterBlaskowski

Pound Fitness*

Thursdays: July 2—23

Cost: $30/session (4 classes)

Steeple Center, Room 200

Designedforallfitnesslevels(anyage, anystage!).Veryeasytomodify,Pound® RockoutWorkoutisacardiojamsession inspiredbytheinfectious,energizingfun ofplayingthedrums!Becomethemusicin thisexhilaratingworkoutthatcombines cardio,conditioningandstrengthtraining withyogaandPilates-inspired movements.UsingRipstix®,lightly weighteddrumsticksengineered specificallyforexercise,thisworkout transformsdrummingintoanincredibly effectivewayofworkingout.The drumminghelpswithtiming, coordination,speed,agility,endurance andmusicality.Thisworkoutprovidesthe perfectatmosphereforlettingloose, gettingenergized,improvingyourhealth androckingout.Comejoinus! Bringa waterbottleandyogamat,ifdesired. ChairsandRipstix®provided.

Programs

Yoga*

Tuesdays: July 7—28

Thursdays: July 2—23

Cost: $30/session (4 classes)

JoininstructorsStaceyPopp(Tuesdays) andLoriKampa(Thursdays)forthis50+ yogaclass. Properbreathingandgentle postureswillbetaughttoenhancestrength andmobility. Chairsareavailableandcan beusedtoadaptposesforyourcomfort. Theclassenvironmentwillhelppromote peaceful,joyfulandhealthyindividuals. Participantsareencouragedtobringtheir ownmats.

Gentle Stretch for Mobility & Meditation*

Mondays: July 6—27

Cost: $30/session (4 classes)

Thisgentleclassisidealforbeginnersand anyonelookingtoimproveflexibility, mobility,andcalminbothbodyandmind. You’llmovethroughaslow,meditative stretchingpracticedesignedtosupport jointhealth,easestiffness,andhelpyou movemorecomfortablyindailylife.Gentle stretchingandmindfulbreathingactas preventivecare,supportingbalance, mobility,andstressreductionovertime. Allposesareofferedwithoptions, includingmat-andchair-basedvariations, makingthisclassaccessibletoalllevels.No yogaexperienceneeded.Comeasyouare andleavefeelingmorerelaxed,more flexible,andmoreateaseinyourbody.

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

Programs & Services

The Foot Nurse

3rd Tuesday, 9a-12p

4th Wednesday, 10a-3:30p

$75/30-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-stagedementiaandtheir caregiversprovidesinformation, resourcesandsupportdirectlytotheperson impacted. Alzheimer’sAssociationsupportgroups, conductedbytrainedfacilitatorsareasafeplace forpeoplewithdementiatodevelopasupport system,exchangepracticalinformationonliving wellwithdementia,learnaboutcommunity resources,andtalkthroughissuesandconcerns. 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

DARTS

Solo Agers Group

4th Wednesday, 1pm Room 200 FREE!

SoloAgerslivealonewithoutapartnerorfamily nearby,oftennavigatingthechallengesofaging independently. OurSoloAgersgroupwilloffera supportivespacetoconnectwithothersinsimilar lifestages. Ifyou’reaSoloAger,considerjoiningus atourmeetings,wherewewilldiscussavarietyof relevanttopics.

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:

ArtBlast: 7-Day Celebration of Art, June 22 28

ArtBlastisaseven -daycelebrationof thearts, sponsoredbythe RosemountArea ArtsCouncil. ArtBlastis designedto provide Rosemountand thesurrounding communitieswith theopportunityto experiencemanykindsofartinasingle,art filledweek. Itincludesdailyandnightlyentertainment,performing arts,artexhibits,artsandcraftsactivities,aphoto contest,aquiltandfiberartshow,andmore.Mostofthe eventsareFREE.Eventstakeplaceprimarilyatthe SteepleCenterandRosemountCentralPark. Pleasevisit rosemountarts.comforacompletescheduleandmore information.

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. Thereisnofeetojointhegroupnor doesonehavetobeaRAACmember. Forquestions, pleasecontactJeanCrewson,952-994-1480or jccrewson@@gmail.com. The group will meet on Thursdays from 12:30-3:30pm 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

Medicare Insurance Counseling

2nd Tuesdays: 9am, 10:15am, 11:30am

Appointments Required—FREE!

DoyouhavequestionsaboutMedicare, Supplement/Medigap,andAdvantageplans?We provideMedicareCounselinginyourareatothose whocurrentlyhaveMedicare,arenewtoMedicare, orareplanningforthefuture.Atnocost,we provideunbiasedinformationaboutthedifferent partsofMedicare,youroptions,andwaysto potentiallyloweryourMedicarecosts.Interpreters arealsoavailableuponrequest.Ifyouhave questions,wehaveanswers! Schedulean appointmentbyvisiting trellisconnects.org/ medicareappt (preferred),byusingtheQRcode, orcalltheSeniorLinkAgeLineat1-800-333-2433.

2875 145th Street West Rosemount, MN 55068