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vol. XIV, issue 8August 2015

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Hundreds of butter� ies were released in honor of loved ones at Cedar

Hospice’s Fourth Annual Butter� y release on June 25. It was a beautiful

evening that attracted participants of all ages from throughout the

region. Great food, inspiring music, tours of Heritage House and Oak

Knoll School, memories shared and words of hope expressed helped

make it a memorable event for all. Our thanks to the volunteers, donors and sponsors who helped make this uplifting celebration of life possible!

A SENSE OFSECURITY AND PEACE

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ICE CREAM SOCIAL

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CONGRATSKATHY WESTON!

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BLOSSOMS SURVEY

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JAM AT CEDAR BAY

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SUMMER CONCERT

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Our mission:To model Christ’s love for humanity

by creating life-enhancing relationships,services and environments.

SPECIALDONOR

EDIT ION!

Our 2015 second quarter donors are honored inside and

receiving a complimentary copy of the Cedar Citizen this month. � ank you for your commitment to our mission!

FOURTH ANNUAL CEDAR HOSPICE BUTTERFLY RELEASE

and sponsors who helped make this uplifting celebration of life possible!

2 visit us at cedarcommunity.org 262.306.2100

DIRECTORY

EXECUTIVE EDITOR Tracey MacGregor Stroeh, 262.306.4252 [email protected]

ART DIRECTOR Cyndi Frohmader, 262.306.4225 [email protected]

COPY EDITOR Carrie Sturn, 262.306.4216 [email protected]

CONTRIBUTING WRITER Mary Ann McKinnon

CIRCULATION MANAGER Bonnie Yogerst, 262.338.2824

Aurora Medical Group Open Tuesdays and �ursdays 1 – 5 p.m. for patients over 16. Call 262.338.5300 for an appointment.

BlossomsFine gifts, edibles and potions. Call 262.334.1680, ext. 4128.

Brighten Up!Onsite dentist. Call for an appointment at 262.264.5425.

Cedar Bay Assisted Living East 262.306.2145 West 262.306.2130

Cedar Bay at Cedar Landing 920.876.4050

Cedar Closet Hours: Monday, Wednesday and �ursday 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. Call 262.306.2100, ext. 4119.

Cedar Community Foundation 262.338.2819

Cedar Community Pastoral Services 262.306.2100

Cedar Home Health, Hospice and Pathfinders 262.306.2691

Cedar Crossings Rehabilitation at Cedar Lake262.306.4240

Cedar Crossings Rehabilitationat Pleasant Valley 262.677.6800

Cedar Haven RehabilitationYour onsite choice for outpatient rehabilitation including physical, occupational, speech and massage therapy. Call 262.306.2150.

Cedar Lake PharmacyOpen Monday through Friday 7 a.m. – 4 p.m. Call 262.306.4251.

Cedar Lake Village Homes 262.338.2811

Cedar Landing 920.876.4050

Cedar Ridge Apartments 262.338.8377

Cedar Valley 100 acres of care-free hospitality. Call 262.629.9202.

Family Hearing CareCall 262.338.3553 for an appointment.

Heritage House 262.306.2100

Herslof OpticiansEye exams, frames, lenses and contacts. Call 414.462.1300.

La Daisy ‘Do Full-service beauty salon and salon products. Call 262.306.4281.

Respite Care Apartments available at Cedar Bay for short stays. Call Cathy Majkowski, 262.306.4299.

The Cottages at Cedar Run 262.338.2811

The Independence Store Home medical equipment 262.306.4269

Top of the Ridge Catering Party trays and hors d’oeuvres available. Call 262.338.2812 for details.

Celebrating over 62 years of superior service. �e Cedar Citizen is also available online or

by mail. News tips are welcome. Deadline for submissions is the 10th of every preceding month. Electronic �les are appreciated. Printing services

provided by Graphic Edge.

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FROM THE CEO

A SENSE OF SECURITY AND PEACEWhen seniors (in fact, all people) are asked what they most need and desire, one answer consistently given is security! Security comes in many forms. We seek �nancial security knowing we can provide for ourselves and loved ones. We seek security through health, striving to be whole, comfortable and energetic throughout a long life. We seek spiritual security throughout our lifetime trying to understand God and how to better develop our relationship with the giver of life. We seek physical security and protection from threats, violence and evil.

I recently read an article from the book, “Oneing,” Vol. 3 No. 1 about Anglican Church Archbishop Desmond Tutu of Cape Town, South Africa. Someone asked him where he got his con�dence in the goodness of God when there is so much evil and despair in the world? To paraphrase his answer he said, “We always think of evil as being more powerful than good, but it is not more powerful! Good is more powerful than evil! But we must acknowledge one thing: evil tends to be better organized. If we intend good things for the world and for each other, we too must be organized for goodness.”

I often get a chance to meet new residents and I typically ask them why they chose to make Cedar Community their home. �e �rst part of their answer is usually about what they found appealing

about their new apartment or Village Home or about the grounds or activities. �en as the conversation continues it is common to hear the refrain, “but what we really like is the security and peace of mind we feel here.”

It is easy to take for granted having an environment of security and peace, but it is not a given. It must be the culmination of organized goodness repeated day after day. �e way Cedar Community residents, families, sta� and volunteers provide friendliness and a positive message determines one’s sense of security and peace. �e way we perceive, accept and promote our mission to model Christ’s love for humanity by creating relationships, services and environments establishes our spiritual core and direction leading to true security.

Cedar Community has hundreds of residents, involved family members, sta� and volunteers who are true ambassadors of our mission, who provide loving care to those in need, who encourage those struggling and who provide a true sense of security and peace of mind! �ey embody organized goodness. We are ever grateful for their love and ministry!

Steve Jaberg Chief Executive O�cer

Steve Jaberg Chief Executive

Of�cer

Lone Duck Farm is at Cedar Ridge every Thursday from 11 a.m. to noon in the Bistro and offers various types of lettuce. Eggs, chicken and �sh can be preordered. They will also be offering vegetables throughout the year with selections varying from week to week. Enjoy farm fresh food year round!

visit us at cedarcommunity.org 262.306.2100

CHAPLAIN’S CORNER

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Kathryn KuhnDirector of Ministries

CALENDAR OF WORSHIPEcumenical

�e Cottages Mondays, 10 a.m.

CLHRC Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. (Celebration Room)

CBE Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. (Activity Room)

Cedar Ridge Tuesdays, 1:30 p.m. (Grand Hall)

Cedar Landing Tuesdays, 3 p.m.

CBW Tuesdays, 3:15 p.m. (Fellowship Room)

Catholic Mass

CLHRC/CBE 1st, 3rd and 4th Wed., 10:30 a.m. (Celebration Room)

CBW Mondays, 3:30 p.m. (Fellowship Room)

Cedar Ridge 1st Friday, 10 a.m. (Grand Hall)

Catholic Rosary

CLHRC/CBE 2nd and 4th Mon., 7:15 p.m. (Celebration Room)

CBE 3rd Tues., 11 a.m. (Meditation Room)

CBW 1st Wed., 1:30 p.m. (Fellowship Room)

Cedar Ridge �ursdays, 10 a.m. (Grand Hall)

Episcopal

CBW 2nd Mon., 1:30 p.m. (Fellowship Room)

Lutheran

CLHRC 2nd Wed., 10:15 a.m. (Celebration Room)

CBW 2nd Wed., 9 a.m. (Fellowship Room)

CBE 2nd Wed., 10:15 a.m. (Celebration Room)

Cedar Ridge 3rd Wed., 1 p.m. (�rst �oor so. conf. rm.)

Joshua spoke these words in a time of transition for God’s people. Joshua chose that moment to make a statement about who he was and what he intended to do, and he o�ered the same choice to the people.

In times of change, there are many choices before us. We can choose to be fearful. We can choose to worry about what we do not know. Or we can trust in what we do know. Joshua chose to trust in God and serve God, and invited his community to do the same.

Cedar Community is always growing and evolving, but it’s no secret we are experiencing more than the usual amount of change. In addition to new programs and innovations, key leaders have retired or moved on. By this time next year, we will be settled under the leadership of a new CEO. In this season of transition, we have chosen to review our mission and vision statements. At times like this, it’s important to clarify who we are, and what we intend to be about.

I had the privilege of spending time with over 120 residents and sta� in a variety of settings in early June, to hear from them what they value about Cedar Community and our mission. �e corporate board listened to sta� and resident feedback. At their June meeting, they approved the following statements of mission and vision:

Our mission … To model Christ’s love for humanity by creating life-enhancing relationships, services and environments.

Our vision … To be a community where individuals live with purpose and dignity.

�ese statements make clear that our Christian heritage of compassionate care is the pattern for how we still serve today. We are a Christian community at our core, a�liated with the United Church of Christ and welcoming to all. Our vision is to be a community where all residents and sta� �nd purpose and meaning in life together, respecting one another along the journey. �ank you to all who contributed to this important conversation. Now begins the important work of living into these statements. May God bless us on our way!

Kathryn Kuhn Director of Ministries

“… as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.”

Joshua 24:15

the Cedar Citizen August 2015

GREETING CARD VOLUNTEER NEEDED We are looking for a volunteer to help order cards and display them in the gift shops at the Cedar Lake Health and Rehabilitation Center and Cedar Bay West. �is can be done at your own convenience. �ere are no set hours.

STUFFING ENVELOPES FOR BENEFIT GALAVolunteers are needed to help stu� envelopes for the Bene�t Gala mailing on Tuesday, Aug. 11 at 9 a.m. in the Club Room at Cedar Ridge. If you can help, please sign up at the Cedar Ridge Bulletin Board or call 262.306.4218.

BENEFIT GALA DECORATING VOLUNTEERS NEEDEDVolunteers are needed to help with putting up decorations for the Gala on Friday, Nov. 5 at 9 a.m. Duties include putting table cloths on tables, centerpieces and hanging some minimal decorations.

BAKERS NEEDEDVolunteers are needed to bake items for the Heritage House bake sale on Sunday, Aug. 16. Items can be dropped o� at the volunteer or Cedar Ridge o�ces on Friday, Aug. 14 by noon. Suggested items are cookies, breads or bars. We suggest not making anything with frosting due to the warm weather.

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To volunteer, please call Bonnie Amerling, volunteer coordinator, at 262.306.4218 or email

[email protected].

located just south of the Cedar Community campus on County Road Z5595 County Road Z West Bend, WI 53095

262.306.2100 cedarcommunity.org

ICE CREAM SOCIAL Heritage House Open House

Sunday, Aug. 161 – 3 p.m.

Visit Heritage House, Cedar Community’s restored turn-of-the-century farmhouse, to enjoy a bake sale and ice cream sundaes for $1.50.

Heritage House and Ye Olde School will be open for tours. Golf cart rides will also be available to get around the grounds and trails of Cedar Community. Listen to musical entertainment throughout.

�is event is free and open to the public.


Quali�ed charitable distributions from IRAs have lapsed again for 2015 but may be reinstated again – advisors say do them anyway!

We don’t yet know if Congress will renew the charitable IRA rollover for 2015. �e charitable IRA rollover provision expired on December 31, 2014 and as of this writing Congress has not decided whether to renew it for 2015. Many attorneys and �nancial planners are telling their clients to make plans according to the reinstatement taking place. Since the charitable IRA rollover was �rst enacted as a

temporary provision in 2006, it has been periodically renewed through 2014.

We cannot be sure if the charitable IRA rollover rules will be the same for 2015 as for previous years. However, the rules have been substantially the same since 2006. Often referred to as the charitable IRA rollover provision, the measure may be especially helpful to charitably-minded retirees with higher incomes. Tax rules require owners of traditional IRAs who are 70½ or older to take a minimum distribution, or RMD, each year. Ordinarily, that withdrawal counts as taxable income. But the charitable IRA rollover provision, which was �rst enacted for the 2006 tax year, allows retirees to donate up to $100,000 of their IRA assets each year to a public charity. �e donor doesn’t receive a tax deduction for the contribution, but he or she doesn’t have to report the IRA withdrawal as taxable income.

�e Partnership for Philanthropic Planning has noted in a survey of IRA distributions to charity how these gifts go to a wide cross section of charities, and that donors give in various amounts, with many in the $1,000 to $5,000 range, and some up to the $100,000 max.

Amy Johnson Director of Philanthropy

Don’t forget to check out our new planned giving information portal at:

cedarcommunity.planmygift.org

PHILANTHROPY

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Amy Johnson Director of Philanthropy

GRANNY’S ATTIC RESALECedar Ridge Apartments

113 Cedar Ridge Drive, West Bend

Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. – 4p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.Used furniture, home décor items.

Cash and carry.


INTRODUCTION TO IPHONEOGRAPHY Your iPhone is a camera and powerful editing suite that you always have with you, so leave your tripod at home and join internationally recognized iPhoneographer and Mobile Artist Dale Van Minsel, who will guide you through the basics of creating photographic masterpieces with your iPhone. �ere are currently 5,000-plus apps available just for photography.

Date: Saturday, Aug. 22 Time: 9a.m. to noon Cost: $35

MEDITATION RETREATVenerable Lhundup Chodon has been teaching Buddhist philosophy since 1990. She currently lives and teaches in the Madison area and is the Spiritual Director of the Eastside Friends of the Dharma. Join her and learn to put Buddha’s teachings into practice in your daily life, becoming calm and peaceful, and nurturing the seeds of love and compassion in your heart.

Date: Meditation dialogue: Friday, Sept. 4, Time: 7 p.m. Cost: Free and open to all Date: Meditation retreat: Saturday, Sept. 5 Time: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.Cost: Overnighters, $125 per person, single occupancy; $105 per person, double occupancy includes overnight room Friday and breakfast, lunch and dinner Saturday; commuters, $45 per person, includes Saturday lunch and dinner.

PAINT, SIP, REPEAT Join Camille Walters for this unique paint and wine studio class. Have a glass of wine or soda, enjoy being with friends and getting creative. Camille o�ers step-by-step instruction anyone can do. She demonstrates the painting so even if you can’t draw a straight line you can do this. No previous experience required.

Date: �ursday, Sept. 24 Time: 6 to 8:30 p.m.Cost: $30 includes instruction, all supplies and a glass of wine.

WEEKEND PAINTING WORKSHOP Certi�ed Bob Ross instructor Jim Lackner returns by popular demand to guide you through the process of painting your very own masterpieces, suitable for framing after just one weekend. No previous experience is required.

Date: September 26 to 27 Time: 9 a.m. check in on SaturdayCost: $195 per person which includes Saturday overnight guest room, Saturday lunch and dinner, wine reception Saturday evening, Sunday breakfast and all supplies to complete two beautiful oil paintings.

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All classes at Cedar Valley are open to residents as well as the general public. For more information go to our website at cedar-valley.org. To register for any of the above classes call 262.629.9202, or

directly on the website at cedar-valley.org. Advance registration is required.

Husband and wife Dan and Beth Delaney (left) and new Village resident Leo Winkle (above) attended the Joy of Painting workshop at Cedar Valley.


5595 County Road Z West Bend, WI 53095t: 262.306.4269 f: 262.306.4576 tf: 1.800.317.8899

theindependencestore.org

Visit our retail store:Monday through �ursday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.,

Fridays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. or Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

�e Independence Store home medical equipment August Focus is on our mobility products. Say “Yes!” to festivals, zoo trips, Farmer’s Markets, concerts and more with your new scooter, power wheelchair or walker. Deep discounts available! Contact us today!

For more information, contact the Independence Store

at 262.306.4269.

This summer ...

... hit the road!


CONGRATULATIONS KATHY WESTON!Cedar Community recently announced Kathy Weston, aka our Cedar Citizen columnist “Ask Kathy,” will be assuming responsibilities as directing all operations of Cedar Home Health and Hospice. “Let us all share in congratulating Kathy Weston for this promotion,” said Steve Jaberg, CEO. “Cedar Community seeks whenever possible to promote from within the organization. �is is another great example of developing and promoting our own sta� for positions of leadership.”

Kathy joined Cedar Community’s Cedar Home Health, Hospice and Path�nders in September 2008 and has developed the Cedar Path�nders into a robust care management program serving families across Washington,

Ozaukee, Found du Lac, Waukesha, Sheboygan and Dodge counties. Tireless in her e�orts to help older adults stay independent and �nd their way through the many senior living and care options available, Kathy has led by example and looks forward to continuing to lead the home health, hospice and path�nders team. She holds a bachelor’s degree in social work from Concordia University; a master’s in management from Spring�eld College in Maryland and a master’s in social work from the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee. She is a certi�ed advanced practice social worker, certi�ed advanced social worker case manager and advanced certi�ed hospice palliative care social worker.

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Cedarhome health hospice pathfinders

Congrats!


NEWS YOU CAN USE

ASK THE PHARMACISTQ. What can I do to reduce the chance of Lyme

disease and other illness from ticks?

A. Tick-borne illness is an important health topic and ticks are plentiful in the woods. �e following are diseases spread by ticks in Wisconsin - Lyme, Anaplasmosis, Babesiosis, Ehrlichiosis and Powassan virus infection. �e most troublesome tick in terms of Wisconsin illness is the black-legged (deer tick) and this tick is found in Washington County. You can do multiple things to reduce your risk of coming in contact with ticks and the potential for the diseases they spread. Avoid walking in wooded and bushy areas and keep to the center of a developed trail. Use tick repellants including DEET on skin and clothing. DEET is the common chemical found in OFF and Repel mosquito repellant. Use Permethrin

spray on your clothing (Repel Clothing and Gear Spray). Follow the package directions. �e Permethrin spray products are intended to be applied to clothing and then allowed to dry before the use of the clothing. Wear light-colored clothing that can help you spot ticks and long pants with socks that can be pulled over the pants as a barrier to the ticks. Look for ticks crawling on you and remove any tick that has attached itself to you as soon as you can. See medical help if you develop any rashes, experience a fever, fatigue, sti� neck or muscle or joint pain. Antibiotic therapy given early can help reduce the chance of long term illness. �e Wisconsin Department of Health Services has additional information at https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/search?search=tickborne+.

Mark Selle, MBA RPh Director of Pharmacy

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Participants in the St. Agnes Kids Kamp at Cedar Valley in June created some beautiful butter�y houses and donated them to Cedar Valley.


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GREEN TEAM TIPSBack to natureGrowing numbers of studies show a relationship with the living world makes us happier, healthier and more productive. �e di�erence in stress hormone concentrations between people gazing on forest scenery for 20 minutes and people in an urban environment is 13 percent according to a Japanese study.

Our overall health improves with:Sunlight. Getting outside for at least 15 minutes a day, plus allowing the sun to light the indoors as much as possible, improves our well-being. It’s better to open the curtains and enjoy natural light, leaving the lights o� as long as we can. �omas Je�erson, ahead of his time, put 13 skylights in Monticello.

Greenery. Caring for plants gives us a sense of meaning and delight. Hospital studies have found patients who see greenery recover more quickly. Even just looking at greenery through the window is healthy.

Water. Drinking it, soaking in it and simply gazing at it is also good for us. With Cedar Community’s access to the lakefront, the pond, the swimming pool and whirlpool, that’s not a problem!

We can walk on tree-lined trails, we have proximity to woods and wildlife and to sunny days outdoors. At Cedar Community we’re always close to nature.

YOUR OPINION MATTERS!To better serve our customers, Blossoms Deli, located in the Cedar Lake Health and Rehabilitation Center Main Street Mall, needs your input. Please take a moment to answer the following questions. Completed forms should be returned to the CLHRC customer relations desk by Friday, Aug. 14 for a chance to win a $20 Cedar Community gift card.

Do you currently patronize Blossoms Deli at the health and rehab center? Yes No

What do you typically purchase from Blossoms Deli? ______________________________________________________________________

What changes would you suggest for Blossoms Deli in regards to menu choices, hours, etc.? ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Other thoughts or ideas: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

name: ___________________________________________________________________ email: ___________________________________ phone: _________________________


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HIDDEN TALENTS AT CEDAR COMMUNITYRock and roll music down the Amazon? You bet, especially when a rock and roll lead singer and musician, Don Gruendemann and wife Jan, were part of this great adventure! Don said it was di�cult to put into words the trip of a lifetime that he and Jan experienced when they sailed on the M.S. Explorer called “�e Little Red Ship.” �ey traveled 80 miles down the Amazon River from the head waters in Iquitos with naturalists and a medical group from the Infectious Disease Department of UW-Madison which traveled through South America. �ey also carried zodiacs which were utilized for special excursions into the �ooded jungle and to remote villages to see how they lived. A highlight, I am sure, and of special note, was the fact that Don gave rock and roll performances on the Amazon - certainly not an everyday event there!

Don and Jan love travel and camping. �eir travels have taken them throughout the US including Hawaii and Alaska. World travel includes Tahiti, New Zealand, Australia, many islands in the Caribbean, Mexico, Central and South America, Canada and Yukon Territory. �ey love RV travel as well. As of this writing they are camping at Big St. Germain Lake.

Jan grew up with the spirit of Cedar Community in her heart. Cedar Community already had a family value which extended way into the last generation as her mother taught at Ye Olde School originally known as Oak Knoll School. When Don Gruendemann, bass guitarist and lead singer for 35 years with a popular rock and roll band, appeared on the list of possible future son-in-laws her Dad was not too excited. Jan was to become a family nurse practitioner with a master’s degree in nursing. �ey married on September 24, 1967 and have three children and seven grandchildren. Who would have imagined years later this couple would be visiting their granddaughter in Sydney, Australia and vacationing with her in New Zealand? What a marvelous experience! Every grandchild should have grandparents like this!

Don and Jan are a remarkably talented couple. If there is any opportunity to help their neighbor and fellow man they are ready willing and able to do so. Anyone who has witnessed the beautiful masterpieces of Don’s woodworking creativity is astounded by his talent.

Jan says that she love, love, loves Cedar Community where “life has a purpose.”

May every aspect of your life continue to bring ful�llment here at Cedar Community. Don and Jan Gruendemann are the ideal example of what it means to be caring residents.

Elisabeth “Fi�” Neitzel Kettle Heights

ENJOY LIVE MUSICFeatured this month for music at the Top of the Ridge Restaurant Saturdays from 5 to 6 p.m.:

Saturday, Aug. 1: Top of Ridge Closed

Saturday, Aug. 8: Disklavier Player Piano selections

Saturday, Aug. 15: Mary Daley Piano selections

Saturday, Aug. 22: Jared Peterson Piano selections

Saturday, Aug. 29: Jeanne Wood Piano selections

NATURE TRAIL BUG RIDESLeaving from the Cedar Bay West carport. Open to all Cedar Ridge and Village residents – please call to reserve your spot for a ride. For the Monday 10 a.m. ride, contact Frank Laycock at 262.334.4932. For the �ursday 3 p.m. ride, contact Jim Stuettgen at 262.353.3012.

Date: MondaysTime: 10 a.m. Date: �ursdays Time: 3 p.m.

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FISHING ON BIG CEDAR LAKEBring your own equipment and bait and meet at the north boat dock. Fishing license required. Open to Cedar Ridge and Village residents.

Date: Tuesdays and �ursdays Time: 6 a.m. and 5 p.m.To reserve your spot contact: Clyde Crass, mornings, 262.334.0082; Walt �ompson, Tuesday nights, 262.306.1378; Al Jamieson, �ursday nights, 262.334.8030. For additional dates and times, contact Bonnie Amerling, 262.306.4218.

VILLAGE PONTOON BOAT RIDES ON BIG CEDAR LAKE We invite you to come join us for an hour or two of relaxation on Big Cedar Lake. You are welcome to bring along family and friends.

We can set up a day and time that �ts into your schedule instead of a set time on Friday mornings. We will provide a volunteer driver or you can drive yourself if you are a trained skipper. �ere is no charge for the ride. If you would like to book a ride, please call 262.306.4218 at least 72 hours in advance.

PIG ROASTDate: Saturday, Aug. 1Time: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.Location: Cedar Ridge PlazaCost: $15. Tickets available at TOTR or Cedar Ridge reception desk.

MAYVILLE ALUMNI STEEL DRUMS BAND �e group performs a wide variety of musical styles from classical, pop and rock to Caribbean melodies. Funded by Cedar Ridge resident, Barbara Styduhar.

Date: Saturday, Aug. 1Time: 1 to 2:30 p.m.Location: Cedar Ridge Grand Hall

MONTY PYTHON’S “SPAMALOT”�ose signed up will receive a con�rmation note with ticket and transportation information.

Date: Sunday, Aug. 9Time: 2 p.m.Location: UW-Washington County �eater, West BendContact person: Sherry McElhatton, 262.306.4554

PUMP BOYS AND DINETTES�is Broadway hit is a mixture of country, rock, western-swing and folk music.

Date: �ursday, Aug. 13Time: 8:30 a.m.Location: Meet in the Cedar Ridge lobby - Fireside Trip with Personalized ToursCost: $102. Sign up and leave a check at the Cedar Ridge reception desk. One-day tours are non-refundable.

VILLAGE SAE COFFEE HOUR Bug transportation will be available from the prairie parking area beginning at 8:10 a.m. Co�ee Hour will move to the Learning Center if the outdoor temperature is below 65 degrees, above 90 degrees or raining. Build-your-own omelets will be prepared by the dining services sta� beginning at 8:15 a.m. Co�ee, tea, juice and traditional Co�ee Hour treats will be provided free of charge. Special guest: Nicole Pretre, director of independent living, “Meet and Greet Nicole.” Pontoon boat ride following Co�ee Hour at approximately 10 a.m. Non-perishable items are collected for the food pantry at each Co�ee Hour.

Date: Friday, Aug. 14Time: 8:45 a.m.Location: Beach HouseCost: $3.50 per omelet. You may bring cash or use the “on the tab” sign up for those who would like to order an omelet.

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CEDAR CINEMA “Selma” Rated: PG-13 Run time: 96 minutesGenre: Drama/HistoryDate: Tuesday, Aug. 18Time: 2 p.m.Location: Village Clubhouse

MEN’S BREAKFASTOur speaker this month is Carole Schwartz. Carole lives in the Village and spent several years volunteering at the Milwaukee County Zoo and the Schlitz Audubon Nature Center - about 25 years total. Her talk will be about birds of prey (raptors). �e kitchen requests a more accurate count, so please sign up at the Village or Ridge bulletin boards, and cancel if necessary, by noon �ursday, Aug. 20. Any questions, call Don Sorlie, 262.429.1040, or Lowell Johnson, 262.353.3203.

Date: Friday, Aug. 21Time: 8:30 a.m.Location: Top of the Ridge RestaurantCost: $5 per person, payable that morning

HOE DOWN!Sponsored by the Village SAE Committee

Calling all cowboys and cowgirls! Enjoy dancing, socializing, snacks, sarsaparilla and other cold drinks! Dance caller Gordy Ziemann will lead the group in various fun dances. No experience needed! Y’all come and have a good time now!

Date: Sunday, Aug. 23 Time: 4 to 5:30 p.m.Location: Learning Center

WELCOMEMerrill, Wis. had been home to Phyllis and Keith Blake since 1965. After Keith passed away in 1996 Phyllis remained there until her daughter convinced her it was time to relocate to Cedar Ridge. Although the

Blakes had been in the same high school class, they had gone their separate ways. When Keith came home on leave from the Navy they began dating and were married in 1946. After discharge Keith worked at various jobs until graduating from college and accepting a position at Kraft Foods where he remained until retirement. �e Blake family enjoyed camping around lakes in northern Iowa and traveling to western mountain areas. After the children were grown, Phyllis and Keith visited Germany, Holland, Belgium, Portugal and Spain; took a cruise to the Outer Banks of Alaska and visited every state except Hawaii. After Keith passed away, Phyllis continued her love of travel by taking her grandchildren on trips to Israel and the British Isles. Phyllis has three children, four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren and loves visiting with them along with keeping in touch with friends in Merrill. She has joined the Ridge monthly Bridge group and takes part in several other activities.

Frank and Anna Schmidt resided in Rich�eld for 35 years before moving to Cedar Ridge in March. �e Schmidts met on a blind date arranged by friends, and have been married 58 years. Frank served in the US Army stationed in Korea with

the Occupational Forces. After discharge, he was employed at Geuder Peschke and Frey in Milwaukee for 32 years and later worked at Mayville Metal until retirement. Anna worked at a cosmetic laboratory for 25 years followed by employment at Briggs and Stratton for the remainder of her working career. Frank’s favorite pastime was working at home in his woodshop. He also enjoyed making Slivovitz, an Eastern European plum brandy using a recipe handed down from his family in Yugoslavia. Anna’s hobbies included oil painting and working on needlepoint projects. �e Schmidts loved to dance and often got together with friends at dance halls around the area. �eir ski trips took them to the slopes in northern Michigan and Aspen, Colorado. �eir travels also included trips

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Phyllis and Keith Blake

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to New Orleans, Arizona, Washington DC and Canada. We warmly welcome Frank and Anna to Cedar Ridge!

PONTOON SUMMER SUPPER TRIPIndicate your meal choice on the sign-up list: All-you-can-eat southern fried chicken, three-piece �sh fry or build-your-own burger. Beverages include co�ee, tea, soda, or lemonade. Cash bar is also available.

Date: Wednesday, Aug. 26 (sign up closes Monday, Aug. 17)Time: You may reserve a spot on a pontoon boat or drive on your own to Padway’s. Pontoon riders will board at the north dock at 4:45 p.m. Others should meet at Padway’s Restaurant for a 5:15 p.m. dinner reservation.In case of inclement weather, we will keep the dinner reservation and carpool to Padway’s. Location: Padway’s Restaurant Cost: $14 per person (includes meal, beverage and tip). No refunds. Sign up at the Village bulletin board. Contact person: Judy Koeppl, 262.388.9957

ALL-VILLAGE LABOR DAY PICNIC AT THE LAKEBring your own lunch and beverage. Bug transportation will be available from the prairie parking area beginning at 11:30 a.m. �e picnic will move indoors to the Village Clubhouse if the outdoor temperature is below 65 degrees, above 90 degrees or raining. Feel free to bring your favorite games, etc, and stay to socialize!

Date: Monday, Sept. 7Time: noon Location: Beach House

“SEX? AFTER 60?”A Musical Spoof on Retirement Living by Louise EppersonSponsored by the Village SAE Committee

Menu incluces beef strogano�, buttered noodles, steamed vegetable blend, Memories’ famous �u�, dinner salad with raspberry vinaigrette dressing, warm dinner rolls, carrot cake with cream cheese

frosting. Sign up at the Village bulletin board by Tuesday, Aug. 18. We will carpool for this event. Please indicate on the sign-up list if you are willing to drive and how many passengers �t in your vehicle-including the driver. You may also indicate if you prefer to ride the Cedar Community bus – space limited. Transportation cost for the bus is $5 and will be billed to your Cedar Community account.

Date: Tuesday, Sept. 29Time: 11:45 a.m. doors open; 12:30 p.m. meal begins; 1:45 p.m. show begins; 3:45 p.m. show ends Location: Memories Dinner �eatre, 1077 Lake Drive, Port WashingtonCost: $35.98 Contact person: Sherry McElhatton, 262.306.4554

CEDAR SINGERS GERMANFEST PROGRAMSDate: Tuesday, Aug. 18 Time: 10:15 a.m.Location: Cedar �eatre

Date: Wednesday, Aug. 19 Time: 3:15 p.m.Location: Cedar �eatre

Date: Wednesday, Aug. 26Time: 5 p.m.Location: Cedar Ridge Grand Hall

Date: �ursday, Aug. 27Time: 2 p.m.Location: Cedar Bay West Fellowship Room

Date: Friday, Aug. 28 Time: 10 a.m.Location: Tennies Hardware parking lot (downtown West Bend)

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Cedar Bay East makes strawberry jam!

MEET OUR BOARD MEMBERS

Robert P Fremder

Foundation board member since 1994

Corporate board member since 2008

A West Bend resident since 1991, Bob is held various management positions for several national corporations and he currently owns and manages Accounting Practice Sales of Wis. and Asset Preservation Strategies LLC. He has served on a variety of other boards, both for-pro�t and not-for-pro�t, and is a current Certi�ed Mentor for the Milwaukee Chapter of SCORE (Service Core of Retired Executives), a not-for-pro�t arm of the SBA.

Richard Eschner

Corporate board member from 1994-2009; President 2000-2008

Foundation board member since 2009

Dick retired in 2007 as Principal with Kahler Slater Architects, and he retired in 2013 as an adjunct faculty member in the Milwaukee School of Engineering’s Civil Architectural Engineering and Construction Management Dept. During his Cedar Community board term, he has been involved in assisting the boards and administrators with projects including the renovated health and rehab center and Cedar Ridge spaces, as well as new constructions at Cedar Crossings at Pleasant Valley, Elkhart Lake and most recently, Cedar Run.


MAINTAINING HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPSPeople are by nature, social beings. Meaningful relationships with family, friends and connections to a community are important. �ese social connections not only give us joy but numerous studies have demonstrated the long term impact these relationships can have on our health. Maintaining social ties can be as in�uential as adequate sleep, a nutritious diet and even quitting smoking. Studies conclude individuals with close social relationships have lower incidents of heart disease, high blood pressure and healthier immune systems. Conversely, older adults who lack these bonds demonstrate higher levels of depression and memory loss.

As we celebrate the 72nd wedding anniversary of long-term Cedar Community residents Wil and Isabelle Mueller, I take time to re�ect on the relationships taking place all around me. Although this could be a quiet moment, sta� and residents alike were graciously invited to share in this celebration. �e Mueller’s wouldn’t have it any other way! It’s this sense of community, the social ties of true friendship, that bond the Cedar Bay family. If fostering healthy, meaningful relationships can positively impact our health – we’re in the right place!

Amy Meyer, RN, NHA Director of Assisted Living

Wil and Isabel Miller are very familiar with Cedar Community having lived in the Village for 26 years. As of April, Cedar Bay West is home. �ey have been married for 72 years and both were educators. �e Millers

have four children, seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. �ey have traveled throughout most of Wisconsin as well as other states and Germany. Wil enjoys choir, gardening, �shing, hunting and Isabel enjoys music and reading. �ey like the menu and care they receive at Cedar Bay.

Loraine Rosenow has lived at Cedar Bay West since May after 14 years at Cedar Ridge. She was born and raised in Milwaukee and lived most of her life there. Loraine was a stay-at-home mom raising three

boys. She has seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Loraine has enjoyed traveling to Hawaii, Europe, Germany, Pomerania, Minnesota and South Dakota. She enjoys collecting cards and stamps and sending greeting cards to friends and relatives.

Crivitz was home to Kathy Stapelfeldt before moving to Cedar Bay East in April. She was married to Rudolph for over 40 years. She was a dental hygienist and her husband was a carpenter. Kathy has four children,

grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She has traveled to California and the Bahamas and enjoys reading and quilting.

Joan Wilfert moved to Cedar Bay East in March from her home in Jackson. Joan worked as a legal secretary. She has two boys, two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Joan traveled to Minnesota,

Texas and Germany. She enjoys puzzles, playing cards and sewing. After looking at other retirement facilities, Joan chose Cedar Bay because it seemed best. She likes the food, entertainment and sta�.

CEDAR BAY

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Wil and Isabel Miller

Loraine Rosenow

Kathy Stapelfeldt

Joan Wilfert

WELCOME!


THE COTTAGES

A DAY AT THE ZOO�e Cottages recently spent a beautiful day at the zoo. �e residents, family, volunteers and sta� had a wonderful time! We started the day with a picnic at the zoo and then enjoyed seeing some of the animals in their natural environments. We �nished our day with a Zoomobile ride to see all the animals outside throughout the zoo. We got to hear all about the animals on our ride. It was a perfect day!

Jodi Nadelho�er Activity Leader, �e Cottages at Cedar Run

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(above) Don Kletti, Gigi Thompson and Arlene Landess

(above right) Janis Johnson (volunteer) and Josie Ritchie

(right) Lolita McKinney and sister Marcia


HEALTH AND REHAB CENTER

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HAPPY SUMMER, CEDAR COMMUNITY!We are all enjoying all of the lovely smells and sights of our beautiful courtyards. � e birds and the � owers are so magical this time of year.

Timber Cove is enjoying it’s new courtyard and amazing donations of � owers we received from one of our residents’ family members.

Soon will be the time for West Bend’s German Fest. For many years many of our Cedar Community members have been an active part of the West Bend German Fest festivities and entertainment.

In fact, the Cedar Singers � rst performed at German Fest in 1987 and haven’t missed a year! Over the years there have been many of our own Health Care Center residents, along with residents from Cedar Bays, Cedar Ridge and the Villages, who have been a part of this group to share their talent and love of music. One familiar face has been a part of this performing group for all 28 years, a favorite trumpet player, Howie Knox.

We will have the privilege of having the German performers entertaining us here at the Cedar Community � eatre on August 18th and 19th this summer.

So, dust o� your Lederhosen and come and enjoy the festivities!

Michelle Kuehn, Activities

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Join us for the 2015 Cedar Landing

Summer Band Concerts!5 p.m. – BoMallies food truck and Gelato stand open

6 to 8 p.m. – Band performances

FREE ConcertOpen to the public!

Bring your lawn chair andenjoy the music!

Jerry Krueger BandTuesday, Aug. 11

�ank you to our donors!

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