Click here to view Jaymee Chanen, Roseville Area Senior Program Service Coordinator
who was recently featured as a panelist at the CTV event at Heritage Place
discussing issues facing seniors in our community.
Roseville Area Senior Program
Welcome to the Roseville Area Senior Program! We take a great deal of pride in the extensive list of programs and services we offer. Our record of service spans over 35 years. Our mission is to promote and provide quality services, educational and social programming for persons over the age of 55 who seek to maintain an independent lifestyle and sustain quality lives.
The North Suburban Senior Council (NSSC) serves as an advisory committee to the Roseville Area Senior Program (RASP). NSSC conducts fundraising activities to support RASP activities and services. Donations for the North Suburban Senior Council are accepted online through GiveMN, by mail, or in person at the RASP office.
The Roseville Area Senior Program is a program of Roseville Area Schools Community Education with support from the North Suburban Senior Council, and individual contributions. Additional funding is received from Ramsey County, and Senior Services Consortium of Ramsey County, PRISM Express via the Older Americans Act administered through the Metro Area Agency on Aging and the Minnesota Board on Aging.
Contact us! We would love to meet you in person to show you what we have to offer and how you can join in the fun.
Click here to read the 2010-11 Annual Report.
Roseville Area Senior Center Programming
Drop-In Lounge: You are invited to drop-in any day, Monday through Friday, between 8 am and 4 PM to socialize, enjoy a cup of coffee and participate in a full range of informal activities.
Social and Recreational
Socialize and meet new friends at dances, seasonal events, and special interest groups. Enjoy playing pool, cards, games, or singing in the North Suburban Chorus. Many of our offerings are self-directed and arise out of the interests of participants. If you have an idea for something that you would like to see offered, let us know! Click on the links above for our activities calendar and newsletter.Educational Programs
In the spirit of lifelong learning, we offer a variety of formal and informal educational opportunities such as financial planning, defensive driving, current world affairs, religious study and much more.Health & Wellness Programs
Our health-related programs include: blood pressure testing, flu shots, health screening, foot care clinics and health insurance consultations.Enrichment Programs
For a complete listing of classes and offerings for adults, including swimming, fitness, discussion groups, computer classes, and more, click here.Click here for a current calendar of activities.
Meals on Wheels 651-604-3524
Hot, nutritionally-balanced meals are available Monday through Friday for seniors, the disabled and individuals with short and long term illness in the Roseville School District. This service enables people to live in their homes independently. A suggested donation is requested based on ability to pay.
Click here for a current Meals on Wheels menu.
Transportation 651-604-3535
Shuttle Bug Bus
The Shuttle Bug bus service is a door-to-door transportation system that travels within the Roseville School District boundaries. The routes vary day to day, depending on the number of riders and their destinations. Types of rides include shopping, banking, local medical, and to and from the Roseville Area Senior Program. The bus is a lift-equipped and has spaces for wheelchairs. Drivers are Special Transportation certified.Rides are provided Monday through Friday from 8 am to 4 PM. Disabled people and seniors age 60+ are eligible to ride. Riders must live within the Roseville School District and have no alternative means of transportation.
A 5 day advance notice is suggested for a ride request . Call 651-604-3535 between 8am - 1pm, Monday thru Friday. You must notify us in advance if you need wheelchair accessible transportation. A suggested donation is requested based on ability to pay.
Medical Rides
Individual rides are available for seniors age 60+ to medical and dental appointments and assisted grocery shopping. Reservations need to be made a minimum of two weeks in advance. Rides are provided by volunteer drivers who use their own vehicles. Call 651-604-3535 between 8am - 1pm, Monday thru Friday. A suggested donation is requested based on ability to pay.
Service Coordination 651-604-3528
We connect older adults with local and metro community services and resources. Phone consultation, in-home assessment, and development of service plans are available. Call for more information. A suggested contribution is requested.
Caregiver Support Groups
Caregiver Support Group meetings are held the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month, 12:30 - 2:00 pm. Anyone providing personal, emotional and/or financial assistance to a loved one may attend.Homebound Support Volunteers
After a needs assessment is completed by the service coordinator, trained volunteers are available to provide services to help homebound seniors in the Roseville Area School District. Services include: errand running, shopping assistance, minor home repairs and friendly visiting in the home. Contributions are requested.
Roseville Craft & Gift Shoppe
Open Monday - Friday, 9:30am - 3:30pm. Shop for a variety of handcrafted items. Volunteer consignors staff the shoppe. New crafters are welcome; training provided.
Volunteer Opportunities
The most important things in life aren't things! Over 750 individuals volunteer annually doing office work, Boutique sales, blood pressure testing, driving for Meals on Wheels, activity group leader, and much more.
Current volunteer needs
Medical ride transportation is an especially crucial service that is provided by volunteer drivers. Free training is provided and mileage reimbursement is an option. If you would like to know more about this worthwhile volunteer job, contact Janell Wampler, Senior Center Coordinator. Call 651-604-3520 or e-mail.
Senior Program Newsletter
The Seasons Newsletter is full of information on Roseville Area Senior Program events. It also includes articles of interest to seniors. Donations gratefully accepted. Call us to start a subscription.
See the Community Education brochure for more enrichment activities for older adults.
Flaming Spoon Cafe
The Flaming Spoon Cafe, located at the Fairview Community Center, serves lunch daily, Monday - Friday, 11:00 am to 12:30 pm.
Click here for a current Flaming Spoon menu.
Additional Web Resources - Links
MinnesotaHelp.info - www.minnesotahelp.info
MPLS/ST PAUL METRO AREA MEALS ON WHEELS - www.meals-on-wheels.com/
SENIOR NET - provides adults 50+ access to and education about computer technology and the Internet to enhance their lives and enable them to share knowledge and wisdom.
www.seniornet.orgMETROPOLITAN AREA AGENCY ON AGING - Broad range of information, resources and links to other sources.
www.tcaging.orgCITY OF ROSEVILLE - www.ci.roseville.mn.us
VITAL AGING NETWORK (VAN) - Provides easy access to education, advocacy, and guidance for finding personal direction.
www.vital-aging-network.org
National Organizations:
BENEFIT CHECKUP - searches more than 1,000 federal and state programs to find those that a senior may be eligible for.
www.benefitscheckup.orgMEDICARE - www.medicare.gov
MEDICARE INFORMATION - www.medicareinfo.com
AARP (American Association of Retired Persons) - www.aarp.org
NATIONAL COUNCIL ON AGING - www.ncoa.org
CONGRESS TODAY - This site allows Internet users to access a complete and reliable directory of information about the members of the US House of Representatives and the US Senate.
www.congress.orgSOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION - www.ssa.gov
NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON AGING - www.nih.gov/nia
Roseville Area Senior Program
1910 County Road
B West
Roseville, MN 55113
Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Ph: 651-604-3520
Fax: 651-604-3565
MN Relay: 1-800-627-3529