News from the Steeple Center
A Publication for 55 Plus/Seniors
55+ Driver Discount Program*
Tuesday, March 10
5:30 9:30pm Register By: March 3
Cost: $24
Steeple Center, Room 200
Completethiscoursetogeta10% discountonyourautoinsurance premiums!Taughtasapresentation fromacertifiedinstructor,you’ll discusschallengeswefaceas drivers,newroaddesigns,vehicle technology,andupdatesoncurrent laws.Bestofall,thereareno writtenorbehindthewheeltests! Certificatewillbeprovidedatthe endofclass.
Steeple Service Crew Volunteer Opportunity*
Monday, March 30
10:00am—12:00pm The Drawer
500 Travelers Trail E, Burnsville Register by: March 23
Areyoulookingforafunwaytogive backtoourcommunity? Consider joiningtheSteepleServiceCrewaswe volunteeratTheDrawerinBurnsville. Thisorganizationcollects,sorts,bundles anddistributesdonatedsocksand underwear(new)topeopleinneed in ourarea.Duringourshift,we'llbe seated,soit’snotaphysicallydemanding activity. Transportationisonyourown.
Rosemount Parks & Rec
Line Dancing*
Rosemount, MN 55068
Center 14375 South Robert Tr. Rosemount, MN 55068 (no mail delivery to this address)
Mondays, March 16 April 6
10:00 11:30am Register By: March 5
Cost: $24
Steeple Center, Assembly Hall
Thislinedanceclassisfor everyone,evenifyou’re just starting.Wewilldoeasydances tohelpyougetstarted,andadd somethatarealittlemore complexformoreexperienced dancers.We’lldancetoallkinds ofmusicandhavelotsoffun. Everyoneiswelcome,soregisterwithafriend! Instructor:PeterBlaskowski
*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.
Woodcarving Club Room 202
Mondays & Fridays, 9 a.m.
Book Club Room 200
3rd Fridays, 10 a.m.
Steeple Service Crew Offsite
Monthly Volunteer Opportunities
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.
March 2026
8:30 Donated Bread
9:00 Bridge
9:00 Woodcarving
9:30 SAIL Fitness 12:30 500 1:00 Needlework 1:00 Meditation* 3
9:00 Bid Euchre 10:00 Open Painting 11:30 Luncheon* 1:00 Hand & Foot 1:00 Yoga* 4
8:30 Tax Aide 8:30 RPD Drug Take Back 9:30 Canasta 11:00 Quilt Club
8:30 Donated Bread 9:00 Euchre 9:00 Woodcarving 7 9
8:30 Donated Bread 9:00 Bridge
9:00 Woodcarving
9:30 SAIL Fitness
12:30 500
1:00 Needlework 1:00 Meditation* 10
16
8:30 Donated Bread 9:00 Bridge 9:00 Woodcarving 9:30 SAIL Fitness
9:00 Bid Euchre 9:00 Medicare Counseling^ 10:00 Open Painting 1:00 Hand & Foot 1:00 Yoga* 5:30 55+ Driver Discount Program*
10:00 Line Dancing* 12:30 500 1:00 Needlework 1:00 Meditation* 17 9:00 Bid Euchre 9:00 The Foot Nurse^ 10:00 Landmark Tours Showcase* 1:00 Hand & Foot 1:00 Yoga* 1:00 Craft Club*
8:30 Tax Aide 9:30 Canasta
9:00 Cribbage 9:30 SAIL Fitness 12:30 PHD/UFO** 12:30 Pinochle 1:00 Yoga* 2:30 Pound Fitness*
9:00 Cribbage 9:30 SAIL Fitness 12:30 PHD/UFO** 12:30 Pinochle 1:00 Yoga* 2:30 Pound Fitness* 13 8:30 Donated Bread 9:00 Euchre 9:00 Woodcarving 14 9:00am-4:30pm Writers Festival & Book Fair**
9:00 Cribbage 9:30 SAIL Fitness 11:00 Dementia Support Group^^ 12:30 PHD/UFO** 12:30 Pinochle 20 8:30 Donated Bread 9:00 Euchre 9:00 Woodcarving 10:00 Book Club 7:00 “ABBASolutely Fab” Tribute Concert** 21 23
8:30 Donated Bread 9:00 Bridge
9:00 Woodcarving
9:30 SAIL Fitness
10:00 Line Dancing* 12:30 500 1:00 Needlework 1:00 Meditation* 1:00 Free Movie
9:00 Bid Euchre 10:00 Open Painting 1:00 Hand & Foot 1:00 Yoga*
8:00 Spam Museum & Hormel Mansion* 8:30 Tax Aide 9:30 Canasta 11:00 Quilt Club 1:00 Bingo
8:30 Donated Bread 9:00 Euchre 9:00 Woodcarving 28 30
8:30 Donated Bread
9:00 Bridge
9:00 Woodcarving
9:30 SAIL Fitness
10:00 Line Dancing*
10:00 Steeple Service Crew The Drawer*
12:30 500
1:00 Needlework 1:00 Meditation*
9:00 Bid Euchre 10:00 Open Painting 1:00 Hand & Foot 1:00 Solo Aging Group Meeting
8:30 Tax Aide 9:00 Advisory Committee Meeting 9:30 Canasta 12:00 The Foot Nurse^ 1:00 Card Bingo
9:00 Cribbage 9:30 SAIL Fitness 12:30 PHD/UFO** 12:30 Pinochle 1:00 Yoga* 2:30 Pound Fitness*
*Advanced registration required, see page 2 for options
^ Appointment required, see pages 7-8
^^ Pre-screening required, see page 7
Check Monitors and Room Schedules at the Steeple Center for Activity Locations!
Rosemount Area Seniors Information
Monthly Luncheon*
Tuesday, March 3
Register By: February 24
$15 for members/$17 for non-members
11:30am Lunch
12:15pm Entertainment
Assembly Hall
Joinusforadeliciousmealofcornedbeef andcabbagecateredbyHouseofCoates. TheafterlunchentertainmentwillbeTodd Anderson,presenting“LuckoftheIrish”,a heartwarmingblendofpoignantandplayful Irishtunes. From“DannyBoy”to“When IrishEyesareSmiling,”embracethespirt andstoriesofIreland.Pre-registrationand paymentisrequired. Registrationoptions arelistedonpagetwo.
Sunshine Service
Please contact Alan Kohls at 952-2016735, if you know of an RAS member who could use a little “Sunshine” greeting.
Registration Notes & Reminders
Free Program Cancellations:
ForourrecentHolidayCheerparty,wehadatotalof18registeredpeoplewhodidnotshowupforthe event. Someofthesefolksinformedusaheadoftime,sowewereabletoinvitepeopleonthewaitlistto join. Butmostdidnotletusknow,whichleftseveralemptyspotswecouldhavefilled.Wearefortunate tobeabletoputonfreeeventssuchastheHolidayCheerparty,butitdoescostusmoneytodoso. We doourutmosttoensurethatwearen’twastingresourcessuchasfoodandrefreshments,whichiswhy weoftentimesrequireregistrationandhavewaitlists. Ifyouregisterforafreeevent(bethatapartyor aguestspeaker),wedoaskthatifyouarenotabletoattend,topleaseletusknow. Doingthiswellhelp usplanmoreefficientlysowecankeepofferingtheseprogramsandeventsinthefutureandincludeas manypeopleaspossible.
Refund Policy:
Ifyouneedtocancelaregistrationforapaidprogramortrip,afullrefundwillbegivenifthe cancellationoccurspriortotheregistrationdeadline. Whathappensiftheregistrationdeadlinehas passed? Inthatcase,arefundcannotbeissued. Arrangementsandpaymentshavetobemadein advanceforprograms,tripsandevents,andthosearebasedonnumbersattheregistrationdeadline. If youcancelaftertheregistrationdeadline,yourmeal,ticket,etc.hasalreadybeenorderedandpaidfor. Herearesomeoptionsifyouhavetocancelaftertheregistrationdeadline:
• Luncheons: Wecanpackyourlunchto-go! Haveafriendorneighborpickitupforyou.
• Trips: Wedosometimeshaveawaitinglistandcanfindareplacement. Inthosecases,wecanissue arefund. However,thisisnotguaranteed! Youcanalsofindyourownreplacementifthereisno waitinglist.
*Requires pre-registration. Please see page 2 for registration options.
Parks & Rec Programs
Pound Fitness*
Thursdays: February 5 26
Register By: 1 WEEK Prior to Session
Cost: $30/session (4 classes)
Steeple Center, Room 200
Designedforallfitnesslevels(anyage,anystage!).Veryeasytomodify,Pound®RockoutWorkoutisacardio jamsessioninspiredbytheinfectious,energizingfunofplayingthedrums!Becomethemusicinthis exhilaratingworkoutthatcombinescardio,conditioningandstrengthtrainingwithyogaandPilates-inspired movements.UsingRipstix®,lightlyweighteddrumsticksengineeredspecificallyforexercise,thisworkout transformsdrummingintoanincrediblyeffectivewayofworkingout.Thedrumminghelpswithtiming, coordination,speed,agility,enduranceandmusicality.Thisworkoutprovidestheperfectatmospherefor lettingloose,gettingenergized,improvingyourhealthandrockingout.Comejoinus! Bringawaterbottleand yogamat,ifdesired.ChairsandRipstix®provided.
Viewers Like Us Club—“The Electric Indian”*
Tuesday, February 24, 10:00-11:30am
Register By: February 23
Cost: FREE
TheViewersLikeUsClubisafreeandthoughtfullycuratedprogramfrom TwinCitiesPBS(TPT)designedtobringadultstogetheraroundmeaningful media.It’slikeatraditionalbookclubbutswapsoutthelatestbest-selling novelwithaward-winningprogramsfromyourlocalPBSstation.The sessions,ledbyafacilitator,aredesignedtosparkconversation,encourage reflection,andfostercommunityconnection.Participantswillalsoenjoya lightsnackandTwinCitiesPBS-brandedgiveaways!
“The Electric Indian”: HenryBoucha'sstorycanbreakyourheartifyoudon'tlookhardenough.Hisstoryis oneofstruggle,tragedy,andtriumph.ThefilmfollowsBoucha'sjourneyfromhighschoolhockeystandoutto Olympicmedalist;fromprofessionalstardomtocrushingdefeat;andfromstruggletohealing.
Parks & Rec Programs
Steeple Center Book Club
Friday, March 20, 10:00am
Book Title: “The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store” by James McBride
Callingallbooklovers! Wearepartnering upwiththeRobertTrailLibrarytooffera bookclubrighthereattheSteepleCenter.
Craft Club*
Tuesday, March 17, 1:00pm
Register By: March 10
Cost: $8/person
Project: Funny Face Planters
Joinusforafunafternoon ofcrafting!Suppliesand toolswillbeprovided,and afacilitatorwillbepresent toleadtheproject. Please notethatpicturesare examplesonly;actual projectswillvary.
Gentle Stretch & Meditation*
Mondays: March 9 30
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: March 3—24 (skip 3/31)
Thursdays: Mar 5—April 2 (skip 3/19)
Register By: 1 WEEK Prior to Session
Cost: $30/session (4 classes)
Steeple Center, Room 200
JoininstructorsStaceyPopp(Tuesdays) andLoriKampa(Thursdays)forthis50+ yogaclass. Properbreathingandgentle postureswillbetaughttoenhancestrength andmobility. Chairsareavailableandcan beusedtoadaptposesforyourcomfort. Theclassenvironmentwillhelppromote peaceful,joyfulandhealthyindividuals. Participantsareencouragedtobringtheir ownmats.
Free Movie Monday:
“Thursday Murder Club
Monday, March 23, 1pm
Assembly Hall
Setinapicturesque retirementvillage,the filmfollowsfour retireeswhoformthe ThursdayMurder Club. Theymeet weeklytodiscusscold casesandenjoytheir sharedpassionforsolvingmysteries. Their livestakeathrillingturnwhentheybecome embroiledinarealmurderinvestigation followingthedeathofoneoftheco-owners oftheirretirementhome. Closedcaptioning willbeturnedon.
Save the Date!
WatchfortheParks&RecSpring/Summer brochureandtheAprilNewsletterforour upcomingprogramsandtrips! Registrationforthosewillopenat 8am on Thursday, March 5th.
*Requires pre-registration. Please see page 2 for registration
Programs & Reminders
The Foot Nurse
3rd Tuesday, 9am-12pm
4th Wednesday, 12-3:30pm
$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 DARTSandtheAlzheimer’sAssociation.
Heart Shaped Necklace Jewelry Class*
Wednesday, February 11, 1:00-3:00pm
Cost: $15/person
Register By: Monday, February 9
Duringthisclassyouwilllearnthebasicsof makingjewelrybymakingtwodifferentbeautiful piecestowearandenjoy. Wewillusepaintskins tocreateonepairofpostearringsandaheart shapednecklace(chainincluded). Manydifferent skinswillbeavailabletouse,soeachpiecewillbe unique. Theclasswillincludeademonstrationof howpaintskinsarecreatedbutstudentswillNOT actuallycreateanyskinsduringtheclass. Taught byChrisThompson.
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:
• Rosemount Writers Festival & Book Fair
Saturday,March14th,9am 4:30pm
Thiseventincludesworkshopsforaspiringand publishedauthors,abookfairfreetothepublicfeaturing localandregionalauthors,andakeynoteaddress. Please visitwww.rosemountwritersfestivalformore informationandregistrationlinks.
• “ABBASolutely Fab” Tribute Concert $40 Friday,March20th,7pm
ABBAsolutelyFab,anall-starlineupofstellarTwinCities andBritishmusiciansperformingthesongsofpop/disco supergroup,ABBA! Sinceformingseveralsummersago theyhavebeensellingoutshowsattheaters,clubsand parksallovertheState. MammaMiayoudon’twantto missoutonthefun!TakeaChanceandjoinus!It’syour turntobeaDancingQueen!
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
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