News from the Steeple Center

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1 August 2018 News from the Steeple Center INSIDE THIS ISSUE: The Steeple Center 2 Ongoing Activities & Social Clubs 2 Area Services 2 Calendar 3 Upcoming RAS Events 4 Parks & Rec Trips & Outings 5 Parks & Rec Classes 6 Other Opportunities 7 Contact Info 8 Rosemount Parks & Rec South Robert Tr. Rosemount, MN The Steeple Center South Robert Tr. Rosemount, MN (no mail delivery to this address) Rosemount Area Seniors PO Box 402 Rosemount, MN A publication for 55 plus/seniors Upcoming Programs & Events Preparing Your Home for Sale: The Downsizing Transition* Tuesday, July 31, 1:00 2:00 p.m. OR Thursday, August 2, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Register By: May 24 Cost: FREE Steeple Center, Room 200 Realtor Jessica Nehring will talk about many different topics that relate to the preparation necessary for putting a home on the market. This program will help with the challenges of moving that sometimes get in the way of the decision to sell your home and move to a retirement community, condo or smaller home. Get expert advice on de-cluttering, maintenance, refreshing the interior, creating curb appeal and staging. From the beginning of the process to the actual moving day, we will provide resources that can help you get the job done. S e n i o r Diamond Jo Casino Trip Wednesday, August 22nd Register by: August 14 Cost: $20/person Bus leaves Community Center at 8:45 a.m. and returns at approximately 4:15 p.m. Join us for a day of fun at Diamond Jo Casino in Northwood, Iowa. The casino features 577 slot machines, 15 gaming tables and much more. Included in the cost of the trip you receive a luxury motor coach bus ride to and from the casino, a coupon for a free lunch at The Kitchen Buffet ($10.00 value) and $10.00 in Diamond Dollars. L e a r n i n g N e t wo r k An Introduction to Winemaking presented by Danny Wood Tuesday, August 28, 1:00 p.m. Cost: FREE! Steeple Center, Room 200 The talk will look at winemaking from growing grapes to drinking the result. As we examine the different stages of the process from vineyard to winery and then bottling and drinking, we ll examine some of the history of making wine and how wine growing practices have changed over the millennia. We ll also survey the modern wine industry and discuss different styles of wine. *Requires pre-registration & payment. Please see page 2 for registration options.

2 P a g e 2 N e w s f r o m t h e S t e e p l e C e n t e r T H E S T E E P L E C E N T E R 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 the 55 plus/seniors. Programs are a partnership of the Rosemount Area Seniors and the City of Rosemount Parks & Rec. Steeple Center Hours Monday-Friday: 8 a.m. 4:30 p.m. Evenings & Weekends: Based on Scheduled Events To register for a Parks & Rec program, event, or trip: O N G O I N G A C T I V I T I E S & S O C I A L C L U B S Drop a completed registration form and payment in the drop box outside the office at the Steeple Center. Register online at Register in person at the Parks & Rec office located in the lower level of the Community Center. Bid Euchre Room 100 Tuesdays, 9 a.m. Bridge Room 100 Mondays, 9 a.m. Bingo Room 100 2nd Friday of the month, 1 p.m. Bring $1/card Bunco Room 100 4th Tuesday of the month, 1 p.m. Canasta Room 100 Wednesdays, 10 a.m. Card Bingo Room 100 4th Wednesday of the month, 1 p.m. Bring 3 nickels, 3 dimes, 3 quarters, $1 bill Craft Club Room 202 3rd Tuesday of the month, 1 p.m. See page 6 for information 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, 1 p.m. Euchre Room 100 Fridays, 9 a.m. Hand and Foot Room 100 3rd Wednesday of the month, 1 p.m. 4th Friday of the month, 1 p.m. A R E A S E R V I C E S Nimble Thimble Quilters Room 202 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 1 p.m. Open Painting Group-Room 202 1st, 2nd,4th Tuesdays, 10a.m. 3p.m. Bring supplies and get together to paint! All ability levels are welcome Tatting Club 4th Friday of the month, 1 p.m. Please bring tools and supplies. Woodcarving Club Room 202 Fridays, 9 a.m. Please bring tools and patterns. 500 Room 100 Mondays, 1 p.m. Senior LinkAge Line 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. DARTS General Service DARTS staff and volunteers can help with everything from household chores or accomplishing daily errands to enjoying the company of a visitor. Transportation Services: Transit Link Metro Mobility GAPP Transportation Provides transportation and medical transportation for people in Dakota County who are disabled or have no other mode of transportation available. Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services SMRLS provides free legal help to lowincome and senior citizen (60+) clients in a full range of civil matters. You are encouraged to call to help determine eligibility and specific services offered. SNAP Outreach Second Harvest Heartland offers free programs to help ease your food budget. Meals on Wheels 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) Provides a free 35 lb box of food each month to qualifying seniors.

3 P a g e 3 August 2018 Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat ^Pre-registration required. Drop off envelope in Drop Box (see pages 4 & 6 for more info). Check Monitors and Room Schedules at the Steeple Center for Activity Locations! 1 1:00 Quilting Club 2 6:30 Speaker Series* 3 1:00 Free Movie Friday :00 Bridge 1: :00 Cub 9:00 Bid Euchre 10:00 Open Painting 11:00 Blood Pressure Checks 11:30 Monthly Luncheon^ 1:00 Dominoes 7:00 Second Act Players Performance** 2:00 Second Act Players Performance** 7:00 Second Act Players Performance** :00 Bridge 9:15 Hot Spots in Minneapolis Trip* 1: :00 Cub 9:00 Bid Euchre 10:00 Open Painting 9:00 Breakfast Out 1:00 Quilting Club 1:00 Hand & Foot 10:00 Book Club 7:00 Euchre Tourney :00 Bridge 1: :00 Cub 9:00 Bid Euchre 1:00 Craft Club^ 9:00 Advisory Board Meeting 1:00 Card Bingo 11:30 Lunch Out 1:00 Tatting Club 1:00 Hand & Foot 12: Tourney 27 9:00 Bridge 1: :00 Cub 9:00 Bid Euchre 10:00 Open Painting 1:00 Bunco 1:00 Senior Learning Network *Advanced registration required, see page 2 **RAAC Event, see page 7

4 P a g e 4 N e w s f r o m t h e S t e e p l e C e n t e r U P C O M I N G R A S E V E N T S Monthly Luncheon Tuesday, August 7 RSVP Deadline: July 31 $10 for members/$12 for non-members 11:30 a.m. Lunch 12:30 p.m. Entertainment Steeple Center, Assembly Hall Join us for a delicious baked chicken meal and dessert catered by House of Coates. The after lunch entertainment will be vocalist and guitar player Make-it Mary! Preregistration and payment is required. Registration envelopes can be placed in the RAS drop box located at the Steeple Center with payment enclosed. Euchre Tournament Friday, August 17, 7 p.m. Steeple Center, Room 100 $1/person Knowledgeable players of all ages are welcome. Registration starts at 6:45 p.m. and play begins at 7 p.m. sharp! The cost is $1, which is used as prize money. Sunshine Service Please contact Al Sprute at , if you know of an RAS member who could use a little Sunshine greeting. Breakfast Out Wednesday, August 15, 9:00 a.m. Starks (3125 Dodd Road, Eagan) Become acquainted with other seniors at our monthly Breakfast Out. Join us on the second Wednesday of the month. Cost of the meal is on your own. Lunch Out Friday, August 24, 11:30 a.m. Las Tortillas (15051 Crestone Ave.) Let s get together for lunch at some of your favorite restaurants! You will order off the menu and pay at the restaurant. P a r k s & R e c T R I P S & O U T I N G S Hot Spots in Minneapolis* Thursday, August 16 Registration Deadline: Thursday, July 12 Cost - $63/person Bus leaves Community Center at 9:15 a.m. and returns at approximately 3:00 p.m. Spend \ summer day checking out the volunteer operated Minneapolis Firefighters Hall & Museum! We will take a guided tour of the facility, the premier museum of its kind in the upper Midwest, dedicated to presenting and preserving the history of firefighting. The 12,000 square foot museum contains a variety of vehicles, equipment, literature, and photographs related to firefighting and firefighters, and the entrance façade was designed in the style of a turn of the century Minneapolis Fire Station. Permanent displays include an 1865 operating hand pumper, an 1894 Waterous steam fire engine, a 1919 American LaFrance Ladder Truck from Mankato, a 1932 FWD pumper built by the Minneapolis Fire Department shop and other historic firefighting equipment. Following the tour, we will head to Betty Danger s Country Club for lunch, a unique restaurant in the Northeast Arts District. Our menu will include: a 2-taco plate luncheon with ground beef on a hard corn shell, black beans, Mexican rice, and lemon bars. After lunch, take a whirl on the Danger Ferris Wheel, and play some Mini Golf that s right, a ferris wheel and mini golf right at the restaurant!

5 P a g e 5 C o m i n g l a t e r T h i s s u m m e r / Fa l l! Grandparents, Grandkids & Seniors Day at Holz Farm* Friday, August 24, 1:00 p.m. 3:30 p.m. Registration Deadline: August 17 Cost - $7/person, max of $50 for family of 8 NOTE: Participants must provide their own transportation to Holz Farm (4665 Manor Drive, Eagan) Experience the nostalgia of days gone by at the 1940s era Holz Farm in Eagan. This event welcomes seniors, grandparents, and their grandchildren to share an event to reconnect seniors and youth to farm life in the 1940s. Activities will include a tractor hay ride, entertainment, family games, and a picnic complete with roasted corn. The Friends of the Farm will also offer walking tours of the farm house, sharing education and cultural perspectives that appeal to a wide range of interests and ages. This event is sponsored by the South of the River Recreators (SORR) Senior Section. Please register each attendee. Cabin Ridge Wagon Ride* Friday, September 21 Registration Deadline: Thursday, August 16 Cost - $61/person Bus leaves Community Center at 8:45 a.m. and returns at approximately 4:15 p.m. We will be heading to the Cabin Ridge Rides, a 440 acre eco-friendly recreational facility located along scenic Paint Creek in Cadott, WI. Upon arrival, the horses and wagon will be waiting to take us to a rustic lodge in the woods. Enjoy lunch at the lodge including a menu as follows: baked chicken breast, assorted breads, baked beans, beverages and dessert. After lunch, be entertained by a speaker who will share over 200 years of family history along the creek, and enjoy some folk music by local musician, Tim Danielson. Arrive at Yellowstone Cheese Factory and Store. Before heading home, we will also stop at Yellowstone Cheese factory and store. Wabasha Fall Color Tour* Tuesday, October 2 Registration Deadline: Friday, August 31 Cost - $71/person Bus leaves Community Center at 8:00 a.m. and returns at approximately 6:00 p.m. Enjoy the beautiful fall season with a drive down the Great River Road as we head south to Wabasha. Stops along the way will include Pepin Heights Apple Orchard in Lake City, where you can shop for apple products and specialized gifts, and lunch at The Bluffs at Coffee Mill Golf Course. The restaurant overlooks the majestic Mississippi Valley with a wonderful panoramic view. The menu will include tossed salad, stuffed pork chop, mashed potatoes & gravy, seasonal vegetable, rolls, dessert, and coffee or tea. After lunch we will head to the famous National Eagle Center where we will have the opportunity to take in the many exhibits, gift shop, and glassed-in observation deck for eagle watching bring your binoculars! See the Ambassador Eagles and engage with the staff about these rehabilitated eagles during a classroom presentation. On the way home, we will stop at the Nelson Cheese Factory in Wisconsin for the opportunity to shop for cheese, fine wines, gourmet foods, and ice cream! *Requires pre-registration and payment. Please see page 2 for registration options.

6 P a g e 6 N e w s f r o m t h e S t e e p l e C e n t e r P A R K S & R E C C L A S S E S & O F F E R I N G S Steeple Center Book Club Friday, August 17, 10:00 a.m. Book Title: Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann Steeple Center, Conference Room 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. Just come on in and join the discussion! Yoga* Afternoons: August 9-30 Thursdays, 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. Registration Deadline: August 8 Evenings: August 8-29 Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Registration Deadline: August 7 Cost: $25/session (4 classes) Steeple Center, Room 200 Join instructor Heather Sand 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. Blood Pressure Clinic Tuesday, August 7, 11:00 11:30 a.m. Steeple Center, Conference Room A nurse from The Rosemount Senior Living will be at the Steeple Center the first Tuesday of each month from 11-11:30 a.m. to do FREE blood pressure checks! Participants will receive a wallet size blood pressure log. Craft Club Tuesday, August 21, 1 p.m. Register By: August 14 Cost: $5/person August Project: Lace Dream Catchers Join us for a fun afternoon of crafting, where we will learn how to make these beautiful lace dream catchers. Supplies and tools will be provided, and an instructor will be present to lead the project. Class space is limited, so reserve your spot today! To sign up, fill out a Craft Club Registration Envelope and return with class fee to the Drop Box located outside the Steeple Reminders of Upcoming Events*: July 10: Driver Safety 4-Hr Refresher, 9:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m., Room 200, $22/ person, register by Thursday, July 5th. July 19: Senior Learning Network, The Wonders of Yellowstone, 1:00-2:00 p.m., Room 200, FREE! Free Movie Friday: Our Souls at Night Friday, August 3rd 1:00 p.m. Room 200 Come enjoy a free movie presentation and snacks specially prepared by the chef at The Rosemount Senior Living! *Requires pre-registration. Please see page 2 for registration options.

7 O T H E R O P P O R T U N I T I E S P a g e 7 Step Out and Walk About the RCC RCC Hallways: Monday Friday. 8 a.m. 4:30 p.m. Evening hours depend on scheduled events. RCC Gymnasium: Monday-Friday, 8-9 a.m. Adults of all ages are invited to walk about the Community Center or gym during the hours listed. Walking maps are available at the Parks and Recreation Office located on the lower level of the RCC, South Robert Trail. Senior Drop-In Bowling Tuesdays, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Cedarvale Lanes, 3883 Cedar Grove Pkwy., Eagan Cost: $5 for 3 Games Transportation must be provided on your own. History Book Club 2nd Tuesday of the month, 6:30 p.m. Robert Trail Library The Rosemount Area Historical Society in partnership with the Robert Trail Library selects titles to read and then meets to discuss and share ideas about these books. New members are always welcome! For more information, contact John Loch at rosemounthistory@charter.net or August 14: The Minnesota by Evan Jones September 11: The Zimmermann Telegram by Barbara Tuchman October 9: The Nine: Inside the Secret World of the Supreme Court by Jeffrey Toobin November 13: Viet Cong Memoir: An Inside Account of the Vietnam War and its Aftermath by David Chanoff and Doan Van Toal IMAX Theatre Senior Day Born to Be Wild 3D Tuesday, August 14, 9 a.m. Cost: $6 Join us for complimentary coffee, treats, and door prize drawings before the film at 10 a.m. All films and times are subject to change. Transportation must be provided on your own. 500 Tournament Saturday, August 25, 12:30 p.m. Cost: $3 Ages: 18+ Steeple Center, Room 100 Join us for a fun-filled Saturday afternoon of cards - bring a partner! Sign up with Rosemount Parks & Rec, and pay at the door, or walk-ins are welcome. Call or Mel Engle at for more information. R o s e m o u n t A r e a A r t s C o u n c i l E v e n t s The Rosemount Area Arts Council (RAAC) hosts many exciting events at the Steeple Center Assembly Hall that you can take advantage of. Many are ticketed events (prices, if applicable, are noted below). Tickets can be purchased online at RAAC s website at the Steeple Center during their Box Office Hours (Mondays 10am-12pm & Fridays 2-4pm), via mail to: RAAC, P.O. Box 409, Rosemount, MN 55068, or at the door the day of the event. Upcoming events include: The Girls of Autumn Second Act Players (SAP) Performances $ Friday, August 10, 7:00pm Saturday, August 11, 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Visit for more information about these events and other programs hosted by RAAC such as the Second Act Players senior theater group. 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 , or visit

8 RAS Executive Board President Vice-Pres. Secretary Treasurer Glen Uitdenbogerd Dean Grotjohn Judi Dyson Terrance Yourchuck Rosemount Parks & Rec Main Office: Stephanie Baumann: Lacelle Cordes: Parks & Rec Staffing Update: Recreation Coordinator Stephanie Baumann will be out on maternity leave through the end of July. Just a friendly reminder that there is a Building Attendant on site any time the Steeple Center is open, and they are more than happy to help you with anything you may need or questions you may have. They carry a phone on them at all times, and that number is During Stephanie s leave, Recreation Supervisor Lacelle Cordes will also be at the Steeple Center office on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9am-4pm to help with anything you may need South Robert Trail Rosemount, MN 55068