News from the Steeple Center
A Publication for 55 Plus/Seniors
Rosemount Area Seniors Sale*
Thursday, May 14
8:30am-1:30pm (public sale hours)
Register By: May 7
Cost: $10 for one 8’ table, $15 for three 8’ tables in “U” shape
Wanttohaveagaragesalebutdon’thavea garageorenoughitemstofillone? Host yoursattheRosemountAreaSeniors(RAS) Saleinstead! HeldonthefirstdayoftheCity WideGarageSale,thiswillgiveRASmembers theopportunitytoparticipateinanindoor saleattheSteepleCenter. Noneedtoworryabouttheweather! Getaspaceon yourownorgrabafriendortwotoshareone. Tableswillbesetupandtorn downforyou.
Participantsmust:
Rosemount Parks & Rec
2875 145th Street West
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
8:30a-12:00p
• Loadandunloadallitemsthemselves. Somecartswillbeavailable. Setup willtakeplacebetween10am-3pmonWednesday,May13.
• Bringonlyitemsthatwillfitontable(s)–nofurniture,lawnmowers,etc.
• Manageyourownsales/transactions–bringyourowncashbox.
• Havesomeonepresentatyourtable(s)throughoutthepublicsalehours. Staffwillnotbeavailabletoassistwiththis.
• Removeanyitemsleftattheendofthesaleby3:30pmonThursday.
Artificial Intelligence Presentation*
Wednesday, May 20
10:00—11:30am
Register By: May 13
Cost: $5
Steeple Center, Room 100
Joinusforaninformative presentationaboutAI.Whatisit? What’sgoodandbadaboutit?How canyouuseit? Mostimportantly, howdoyouspotit? Presentedby NiceGuyTechnologies.
Steeple Service Crew—
Central
Park Clean Up*
Friday, May 1, 10:00 11:00am 2893 145th St W, Rosemount
Meet at the Shelter
Register by: April 27
JointheSteepleServiceCrewaswepick uplitteratCentralPark. Garbage grabbers,garbagebagsandrubbergloves provided,justbringyourselfandwear yourcomfyshoes. Incaseofrain(even drizzle)we'llcancel. Comeoutside,geta littleexerciseandkeepthislovelypark cleanforalltoenjoy.
*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.
May 2026
*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
Check Monitors and Room Schedules at the Steeple Center for Activity
8:30 Donated Bread 9:00 Euchre 9:00 Woodcarving 10:00 Steeple Service Crew Central Park Clean Up* 2 4
8:30 Donated Bread
9:00 Bridge 9:00 Woodcarving
9:30 SAIL Fitness 12:30 500 1:00 Needlework 1:00 Meditation* 5
9:00 Bid Euchre 10:00 Open Painting 11:30 Luncheon* 1:00 Hand & Foot 1:00 Yoga* 6
8:30 RPD Drug Take Back 9:30 Canasta 11:00 Quilt Club 1:00 RUSP Ukulele 7 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* 8
8:30 Donated Bread 9:00 Euchre 9:00 Woodcarving 7:00 “Alligations Rock ’n Blues” Concert** 9
11
8:30 Donated Bread
9:00 Bridge 9:00 Woodcarving
9:30 SAIL Fitness 12:30 500 1:00 Needlework 1:00 Meditation* 12 9:00 Bid Euchre 9:00 Medicare Counseling^ 10:00 Open Painting 1:00 Hand & Foot 1:00 Yoga*
13 9:30 Canasta 1:00 Backgammon 10:00 3:00 RAS Sale Set Up* 1:00 RUSP Ukuele 14
8:30-1:30 RAS Sale 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* 15 8:30 Donated Bread 9:00 Euchre 9:00 Woodcarving 10:00 Book Club
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 Foot Nurse^ 1:00 Hand & Foot 1:00 Yoga* 1:00 Craft Club*
9:00 Bid Euchre 10:00 Open Painting 1:00 Hand & Foot 1:00 Yoga*
9:30 Canasta 10:00 Artificial Intelligence Presentation* 11:00 Quilt Club 1:00 Bingo 1:00 RUSP Ukulele
9:00 RAS Advisory Committee Meeting 9:30 Canasta 10:00 Foot Nurse^ 1:00 Card Bingo 1:00 RUSP Ukulele
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*
8:30 Donated Bread 9:00 Euchre 9:00 Woodcarving
9:00 Cribbage 9:00 Mahjong 9:30 SAIL Fitness 10:00 Line Dancing* 12:30 PHD/UFO** 12:30 Pinochle 1:00 Yoga*
8:30 Donated Bread 9:00 Euchre 9:00 Woodcarving 7:00 “Letters From Home” USO Style Show**
Rosemount Area Seniors Information
Monthly Luncheon*
Tuesday, May 5
Register By: April 28
$15 for members/$17 for non-members
11:30am Lunch
12:15pm Entertainment
Assembly Hall
Joinusforadeliciousbroastedchickenmeal cateredbyHouseofCoates.Theafterlunch entertainmentwillbeCardBingo! Please bring3nickels,3dimes,3quarters,anda$1 billforantes.Pre-registrationandpayment isrequired. Registrationoptionsarelisted onpagetwo.
Euchre Tournament
Friday, April 17, 7:00pm
Steeple Center, Room 100
$1/person
Knowledgeableplayersofallagesare welcome. Registrationstartsat6:45p.m. andplaybeginsat7p.m.sharp! Thecostis $1,whichisusedasprizemoney.
Sunshine Service
Please contact Alan Kohls at 952-2016735, if you know of an RAS member who could use a little “Sunshine” greeting.
Backgammon Group:
Wehave hadsomefolksexpressaninterestina Backgammongroup. Ifyouwouldlike toparticipate,joinusin Room 100 on Wednesday, April 8th at 1:00pm. Pleasebringyourownsetifyouhave one. Ifthereisenoughinterest,wewill hostthisgroupregularlyonthe2nd Wednesdayofthemonthandinvestin enoughsetstokeeponsiteatthe SteepleCenter.
Program Reminders
Rosemount Ukelele Steeple People—NEW!
Wednesdays (starting April 29)
1:00 3:00pm
Steeple Center, Assembly Hall
Cost: FREE
Comeandmakemusicwithothersatthe SteepleCenter! Addthejoyofmusictoyour life.Weeklyguidedukulelejamsessionswill mixplannedandunplannedsongofferings. Comeplayandsingtogether.Allskilllevelsare welcome.Introductorymaterialswillbe available.Someloanerinstrumentswillbeon sitefornewplayerstotry.Ukuleleputsthefun intomakingmusic.Justcomeplayandsing.
Viewers Like Us Club—“America Outdoors: Minnesota”*
Tuesday, April 28, 10:00-11:30am
TheViewersLikeUsClubisafreeandthoughtfully curatedprogramfromTwinCitiesPBS(TPT)designed tobringadultstogetheraroundmeaningfulmedia.It’s likeatraditionalbookclubbutswapsoutthelatestbestsellingnovelwithprogramsfromyourlocalPBSstation. “America Outdoors: Minnesota”: Whatdoesthewild meantoAmericanstoday?Tofindout,Baratunde ThurstonjourneysintoMinnesota’sArrowheadRegion, oneofthelastplaceswhereyoucanhikeorpaddleyour wayintotheremotewilderness.Frompassionate birderstoharvestersofwildrice,heencountersa fascinatingcastofcharacters andhearsfromthem whywildernessmeanssomuch.
*Requires pre-registration. Please see page 2 for registration options.
Peterson Homestead in Waconia*
Thursday, May 14
Registration Deadline: Monday, April 13
Cost - $93/person
Bus leaves Community Center at 8:45am and returns at approximately 4:05pm
OurtripwillstartoutinWaconia,wherewewill takeadocent-ledtourofthe160-acrePeterson Farmstead,ownedandoperatedbytheCarver CountyHistoricalSociety. AndrewPeterson emigratedfromSwedenandarrivedinMinnesotain1855,andhisjournalwasusedastheprimarysourcefor authorVilhelmMoberg’sEmigrantsbookseries. Thetourwillprovideinsightintothelivesof19thcentury Swedishimmigrants. *Note:therewillbeafairamountofwalkingandstandingandsomeunevenground,so wearappropriatefootwear. WewillthenvisittheCarverCountyHistoricalSociety,whichincludesfivehistory galleriestellingthestoryofthecounty’sheritageaswellasaveterans’exhibit. EnjoylunchintheClubHouse atIslandViewGolfCourse,whichwillincludethesoupandsandwichspecialwithcoffee,tea,sodaandasmall dessert. Beforeheadinghome,wewillstopatCathyMackenthun’sMeatsandDeliinSt.Bonifaciustoshop. Foroverfourgenerations,theyhaveprovidedcustomerswithhandmadesmokedmeats,sausages,jerky,apple woodsmokedbaconandham,brats,meatpies,braunschweigerandmanyotheroutstandingproducts.
“The
Great Gatsby” at the Orpheum*
Wednesday, June 3
Registration Deadline: Monday, April 20
Cost - $115/person
Bus leaves Community Center at 5:45pm and returns at approximately 10:45pm
VisittheOrpheumTheaterwherewewilldiveintothedazzlingspectacleof theBroadwaysmashhitmusical,“TheGreatGatsby”,andseeF.Scott Fitzgerald'sclassicAmericannovelandtheglamouroftheroaringtwenties cometovibrantlifeonstage! Theaward-winningnewmusicalisanunforgettablejourneyoflove,wealthand tragedythatexplodeswithlifeandenergy. Enjoymainfloorseats,withconcessionsavailabletopurchase.
Crow River Winery*
Wednesday, September 16
Registration Deadline: Monday, August 17
Cost - $94/person
Bus leaves Community Center at 9:15am and returns at approximately 5:15pm ThistripwilltakeustotheCrowRiverWineryandBistro,afarmwinerynearHutchinson. Embracingtheir Minnesotaroots,foroverfifteenyearstheyhavenurturedtheircoldclimatevinesandgrapes. Spanning across36acresofvineyards,theyprioritizeeco-friendlyfarmingpracticestocarefortheseuniquelocalvines. Naturestandsastheirclosestally,andtheyinvesttheireffort,resources,andpassiontotransformtheirgrapes intoexquisitewines,allofwhichareprocessedandmadeatthiswinery. WhileatCrowRiver,enjoyadelicious lunchthatincludesacranberryturkeyclubwithprovolonecheeseandfresharugulaonatoastedciabattabun toppedwithhouse-madecranberrywineaiolicraftedwithCrowRiverWinerycranberrywine. Afterlunch, takeaguidedtourandtastingwithanopportunityaftertopurchaseyourfavoritewine. Onourwayhome,we willstopatCarlson’sOrchardBakeryinWinsted,whereyoucanpurchaseapplesanddeliciousbakedgoods.
*Requires pre-registration. Please see page 2 for registration options.
Parks & Rec Programs
Steeple Center Book Club
Friday, May 15, 10:00am
Book Title: “Dear Mrs. Bird” by A.J. Pearce
Callingallbooklovers! Wearepartneringup withtheRobertTrailLibrarytoofferabook clubrighthereattheSteepleCenter. There isnocost,andnoneedtoregister.
Craft Club*
Tuesday, May 19, 1:00pm
Register By: May 12
Cost: $8/person
Project: Paint by Stickers
Joinusforafunafternoonof crafting!Suppliesandtools willbeprovided,anda facilitatorwillbepresentto leadtheproject. Pleasenotethatpicturesare examplesonly;actualprojectswillvary.
Gentle Stretch for Mobility & Meditation*
Mondays: May 4 June 1 (skip 5/25)
Register By: 1 WEEK Prior to Session
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.
Yoga*
Tuesdays: May 5—26
Thursdays: May 7—28
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.
Pound Fitness*
Thursdays: April 9 30
Register By: 1 WEEK Prior to Session
Cost: $30/session (4 classes)
Steeple Center, Room 200
Designedforallfitnesslevels(anyage,any stage!).Veryeasytomodify,Pound® RockoutWorkoutisacardiojamsession inspiredbytheinfectious,energizingfunof playingthedrums!Becomethemusicinthis exhilaratingworkoutthatcombinescardio, conditioningandstrengthtrainingwith yogaandPilates-inspiredmovements.Using Ripstix®,lightlyweighteddrumsticks engineeredspecificallyforexercise,this workouttransformsdrummingintoan incrediblyeffectivewayofworkingout.The drumminghelpswithtiming,coordination, speed,agility,enduranceandmusicality. Thisworkoutprovidestheperfect atmosphereforlettingloose,getting energized,improvingyourhealthand rockingout.Comejoinus! Bringawater bottleandyogamat,ifdesired.Chairsand Ripstix®provided.
*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 DARTSandtheAlzheimer’sAssociation.
RPD Drug Take Back Program
1st Wednesday, 8:30-8:45am
RosemountPoliceDepartmentwillbeonsiteto collectexpiredandunusedmedications. Noloose pillsorsharpswillbeaccepted.
55+ Driver Discount Program*
Wednesday, April 22, 9:00am—1:00pm
Register By: April 15
Cost: $24
Completethiscoursetogeta10%discountonyour autoinsurancepremiums!Taughtasapresentation fromacertifiedinstructor,you’lldiscusschallenges wefaceasdrivers,newroaddesigns,vehicle technology,andupdatesoncurrentlaws.Bestofall, therearenowrittenorbehindthewheeltests! Certificatewillbeprovidedattheendofclass.
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:
• “Alligations Rock ’n Blues” Concert $18
Friday,May8,7pm
AlligationsisaMinneapolis,MNhouserock’nbluesband celebratingthebluesmusicmadefamousbyleading Chicagobasedbluesrecordlabel,AlligatorRecords and classicbluesfromNewOrleans,Texas,andMemphis fromthe50stocurrent. Alligationsdeliversblueswitha groovetomoveyourfeet,body,andsoul.
• “Letters from Home” - $15
Friday,May29,7pm
LettersFromHomeisamusicalduothatperforms classicandmodernsongswithasingingandtap dancingUSO-styleshow.Theirmissionistohonor veterans,activemilitaryheroesandtheirfamiliesby revivingpatriotismthroughmusic.Theyinfusethe classicstyleofwar-timemusicwithawitty,modern edge.Featuringhigh-energysingingandtapdancing performancesbyfounderErinnDearthandselfproclaimed"tallguy"DanBeckmann.Funnyand heartfelt,harmonicanduplifting, LettersFrom Homewillleaveyoufeelinggreataboutbeinghuman.
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