News from the Steeple Center

A Publication for 55 Plus/Seniors

Craft Supplies Swap Meet

Tuesday, September 22, 9:00am-3:00pm

Cost: FREE

Steeple Center, Assembly Hall

Areyoudrowninginleftovercraftsuppliesbutdon’tknowwhattodowith them? Areyouinthemarketforsomefreesuppliestoroundoutyourcraftcloset? Ifyouansweredyestoeitherofthesequestions,cometooursecondannual CraftSuppliesSwapMeet! YoucandropoffyournolongerneededsuppliesbetweenSeptember14-18attheSteepleCenter(M-TH8:30am-3:30pm,F8:30am12pm),andthencome“shop”onTuesday,September22. Allitemswillbefree! Registrationisnotrequired.

Football Kickoff Celebration

Thursday, September 10th, 8:30am-3:30pm

CelebratethestartoftheNFLseasonwithus! Wearyour favoriteteamgear,enjoysometreatsinthelobby(while supplieslast),andmakeyourpredictionsfortheVikings’upcomingseason. Winnerswillreceiveprizesattheendoftheseason!

55+ Driver Discount Program*

Tuesday, September 15, 5:30

9:30pm

Cost: $24

Completethiscoursetogeta10% discountonyourautoinsurance premiums!Taughtasapresentation fromacertifiedinstructor,you’ll discusschallengeswefaceasdrivers, newroaddesigns,vehicletechnology, andupdatesoncurrentlaws.Bestof all,therearenowrittenorbehindthe wheeltests!Certificatewillbe providedattheendofclass.

Steeple Speaker Series—

Girls in a World at War*

Wednesday, September 9th, 10am

Cost: FREE

Steeple Center, Room 200

LocalauthorPeggyScholbergwilltalk aboutherbook,“GirlsinaWorldat War”abouthermother’sexperience intheArmyoverseasinWWII. The bookoffersauniquefemaleperspectiveonWWII,filledwithresilience, humorandpoignant moments. Peggywill sharestories,insights, andexperiencesfrom herwritingjourney, followedbyanopportunitytomeettheauthorandlearnmore aboutherbooks.

*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.

Table Games 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

September 2026

9:00 Bid Euchre 10:00 Open Painting 11:30 Luncheon* 1:00 Hand & Foot 2

9:30 Canasta 11:00 Quilt Club 1:00 RUSP Ukulele 3

9:00 Cribbage 9:00 Mahjong 9:30 SAIL Fitness 12:30 PHD/UFO** 12:30 Pinochle 1:00 Yoga* 2:15 Pound Fitness* 4

8:30 Donated Bread 9:00 Euchre 9:00 Woodcarving 10:00 Steeple Service Crew Central Park Clean Up* 5 7

STEEPLE CENTER CLOSED

8:30 Donated Bread 9:00 Bid Euchre 9:00 Medicare Counseling^ 10:00 Open Painting 1:00 Hand & Foot 1:00 Yoga* 9

9:30 Canasta 10:00 Speaker Series: Girls in a World at War* 1:00 Table Games

1:00 RUSP Ukulele Group 10

8:30 Football Kickoff Celebration 9:00 Cribbage 9:00 Mahjong 9:30 SAIL Fitness 12:30 PHD/UFO** 12:30 Pinochle 1:00 Yoga* 2:15 Pound Fitness* 11

8:30 Donated Bread 9:00 Euchre 9:00 Woodcarving 7:00 Tribute to Johnny Cash Concert** 12

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* 5:30 Driver Discount Program*

9:15 Crow River Winery Trip* 9:30 Canasta 11:00 Quilt Club 1:00 Bingo 1:00 RUSP Ukulele Group

17 9:00 Cribbage 9:00 Mahjong 9:30 SAIL Fitness 12:30 PHD/UFO** 12:30 Pinochle 1:00 Yoga* 2:15 Pound Fitness* 6:30 500 Tourney 18

8:30 Donated Bread 9:00 Euchre 9:00 Woodcarving 10:00 Book Club 19 10:00am-4:00pm Country Faire** 21

8:30 Donated Bread 9:00 Bridge

9:00 Woodcarving

9:30 SAIL Fitness 12:30 500 1:00 Needlework 1:00 Meditation* 22 9:00 Craft Supplies Swap Meet 9:00 Bid Euchre 10:00 Open Painting 1:00 Hand & Foot 1:00 Yoga* 23 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 24

9:00 Cribbage 9:00 Mahjong 9:30 SAIL Fitness 11:00 Dementia Support Group^^ 12:30 PHD/UFO** 12:30 Pinochle 1:00 Yoga* 2:15 Pound Fitness* 25

8:30 Donated Bread 9:00 Euchre 9:00 Woodcarving 9:30 Steeple Service Crew at 360 Communities* 26 28

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 29 9:00 Bid Euchre 10:00 Open Painting 1:00 Hand & Foot 1:00 Yoga* 30

9:30 Canasta 10:30 Mystery Trip* 1:00 RUSP Ukulele

*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 Locations!

Rosemount Area Seniors Information

Monthly Luncheon*

Tuesday, September 1

$15 for members/$17 for non-members

11:30am Lunch

12:15pm Entertainment

Assembly Hall

Joinusforadeliciousmeatloafmealwith sidesanddessertcateredbyHouseofCoates. Theafterlunchentertainmentwillbeclassical andflamencoguitarist,RandallFerguson. Preregistrationandpaymentisrequired. Registrationoptionsarelistedonpagetwo.

500 Card Tournament

Thursday, September 17, 6:30pm

Knowledgeableplayersofallagesare welcome. Registrationbegins15minutes priortoscheduledstarttime. 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.

RAS Fall Mystery Trip*

Wednesday, September 30

Cost: $60/RAS Member, $65/NonMembers

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

Bus leaves Community Center at 10:30am and returns at approx. 3:30pm It’stimeforanotherMysteryTriphosted bytheRosemountAreaSeniors!Don’tmiss thisgreatmealandtriptoafunmystery location!Priceincludestax&gratuity.A deliciousbuffetlunchwillbeservedwith creamychickenbreast,roastedred potatoes,glazedcarrots,coleslaw,dinner rolls,dessertandbeverage.Therewillbe minimalwalkinginvolvedonthistrip.The buswilldepartfromandreturntothe RosemountCommunityCenter(south parkinglot).Norefundswillbegivenafter theregistrationdeadline.

Steeple Service Crew Volunteer Opportunities*

• Central Park Clean Up: Friday, September 4, 10:00-11:00am Garbagegrabbers,garbagebagsandrubberglovesprovided;justbringyourselfandwearyourcomfy shoes. Incaseofrain(evendrizzle)we'llcancel.

• 360 Communities Food Shelf Clean Up, Friday, September 25, 9:30am-12:00pm Cleaningmaterialswillbeprovided. Wearyourcomfyshoessincewe'llbeonourfeetforthis project. LocatedattheRosemountFamilyResourceCenter(14521CimarronAveW).

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

Upcoming Trips: Registration opens August 18

Harmony Amish Trip*

Tuesday, October 13

Cost - $102/person

Bus leaves Community Center at 8:15am and returns at approx. 6:15pm

ThistripwillstartoffwithlunchattheBrandingIronrestaurantinPreston, wherewewillenjoyamenuofbakedham,salad,apotato,vegetable,bread andabeverage.AfterlunchwewillheadtothetinyvillageofHarmony. Harmony'sAmishcommunityisthelargestinMinnesotaandisstrictly"Old Order"Amish.Alocalguidewillescortusintothebeautifulrollingcountryside,wherewemayseeAmish farmersworkinginthefieldsormovingaboutintheirbuggies.Wewillhearabouttheirextraordinarywayof life,theirbeliefsandlifestyleswithnocars,telephones,electricityorothermodernconveniences.Stopswillbe madewhereyoucanpurchasesomespecialtycrafteditems,homemadegoods,andbakeryitems(cashonly). ReststopswillbemadeontheridestoandfromHarmony.

Grand Ole Opry Christmas*

Monday, November 23

Cost - $103/person

Bus leaves Community Center at 9:15am and returns at approx. 4:45pm

Getintheholidayspiritwiththe“GrandOleOpryChristmas”showattheLe MusiqueRoominSt.Michael! Beforetheshow,wewillenjoyanearlysoup andsandwichlunchincludingabeverageanddessertatD.MichaelB’sResort Bar&GrillinAlbertville. Afterlunch,wewillenjoytheshow,whichhonors theChristmasrecordingsofthepillarsofCountryandRockandRollina joyouspresentationfeaturing,alongwithMickSterling,fourmoreincredibleleadvocalists,CateFierro,Shalo Lee,LisiWrightandDanNeale.AlloftheclassicChristmassongsandsomereallyfunonesyoumaynotbe familiarwith,joinedbytraditionalGospelandSpiritualsongsroundoutthiswonderfulpresentationthathas movedaudiencesforyears.Concessionsareavailableforpurchaseatthevenue.

Sam’s Christmas Village*

Thursday, December 10

Cost - $100/person

Bus leaves Community Center at 3pm and returns at approx. 8pm

ThistripwillstartoutatKey’sCafeinHudsonforasmallportionof ovenroastedturkeywithsagedressing,cranberries,mashedpotatoes, gravy,vegetable,bread,beverage,andacookie.Recognizedand awardedbothlocallyandnationallyfortheirfinefood,Keyshas memorableserviceandabsolutelythebestfoodcreatedfromscratch. WewillthenheadtoSam’sChristmasVillage&LightsinSomerset,WI. Pleasenotethattheparkinglotto admissiongateisabout1/4thmile. Sam’sofferstheultimateChristmasexperiencethatlightsupthesky. It’s woodsy,it’smagicalandfunforallages. ThisholidayeventwillfeatureoversixmillionChristmaslights,a sleddinghill,andaEuropeanstyleChristmasMarket. Itisamust-seeholidayexperience. Thisisawalking tourontheirmile-longgroomedgraveltrails. Dresswarmandwearappropriatefootwearfortheweather conditions. Thereisavarietyoffoodandbeveragesavailableforpurchasethroughoutthevillageat concessionstandsandatGeneralSam’sBar&Grill.

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

Parks & Rec Programs & Offerings

Steeple Center Book Club

Friday, September 18, 10:00am

“Real Americans” by Rachel Khong

Callingallbooklovers! Wearepartnering upwiththeRobertTrailLibrarytooffera bookclubrighthereattheSteepleCenter. Thereisnocost,andnoneedtoregister.

Craft Club*

Tuesday, September 15, 1:00pm

Cost: $8/person

Project: Witch’s Broom

Joinusforafunafternoon ofcrafting!Suppliesand toolswillbeprovided,and afacilitatorwillleadthe project. Pleasenotethat picturesareexamples only;actualprojectswillvary.

Gentle Stretch for Mobility & Meditation*

Mondays: Aug 31 Sept 28 (skip 9/7)

1:00-2:00pm

Cost: $30/session (4 classes)

Thisgentleclassisidealforbeginnersand anyonelookingtoimproveflexibility, mobility,andcalminbothbodyandmind. You’llmovethroughaslow,meditative stretchingpracticedesignedtosupport jointhealth,easestiffness,andhelpyou movemorecomfortablyindailylife.Gentle stretchingandmindfulbreathingactas preventivecare,supportingbalance, mobility,andstressreductionovertime. Allposesareofferedwithoptions, includingmatandchair-basedvariations, makingthisclassaccessibletoalllevels.No yogaexperienceneeded.

Yoga*

Tuesdays: September 8 28

Thursdays: September 3—24

1:00-2:00pm

Cost: $30/session (4 classes)

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

Free Movie Monday: “Remarkably Bright Creatures”

Monday, September 28, 1:00pm “RemarkablyBright Creatures”isaheartwarming mysterydramaaboutan elderlywidowwhoformsan extraordinarybondwitha highlyintelligentoctopus, uncoveringsecretsfromthe pastthattransformherlife.

Pound Fitness*

Thursdays: September 3—24 , 2:15—3:00pm

Cost: $30/session (4 classes)

POUND®isamusic-basedfitnessclassinspiredby drummingthatcombinescardio,strength,balance, andcoordinationinafun,high-energyworkout.UsinglightlyweightedRipstix®andenergizingmusic, participantsenjoyafull-bodyworkoutthatcanbe adaptedforallfitnesslevelsandabilities,including seatedoptions. Allages.Allbodies.Allwelcome. Pleasebringawaterbottleandyogamat.Ripstix® andchairs(ifneeded)areprovided.

*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.

Solo Agers Group

4th Wednesday, 1pm Room 200 FREE!

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

RPD Drug Take Back Program

Friday, August 14, 8:30-8:50am RosemountPoliceDepartmentwillbeonsiteto collectexpiredandunusedmedications. Noloose pillsorsharpswillbeaccepted.

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:

• Mitchell Hall and the Tennessee Trio: “A Tribute to Johnny Cash” $25

Friday,September11th,7pm

AWorldClassTributetoJohnnyCash–Replicatingand duplicatingtheforgotteneraofJohnnyCash–Theearly years.MitchellHallbringsayoungJohnnyCashbackto lifewithhisspot-onperformance.TheTennesseeTrio replicatesthatboom-chick-a-boomsoundthatwas uniquelyJohnnyCash.Thebandisthemostcomplete, accurateduplicationofJohnny’slegacy.

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

Saturday,September19th10am 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. 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

• DeanGrotjohn,952-431-5431

• MarilynHead,719-684-4994

• KenJax,612-708-2030

• GinnyKaiser,612-247-0892

• RosannSowada,952-432-9378

• MonaTobey,952-807-5084

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 metroaging.org/gethelp/medicare (preferred),byusingtheQRcode, orcallMNAgingPathways at1-800-333-2433.

2875 145th Street West

Rosemount, MN 55068