current happenings in the community vol. XIV, issue 7 July 2015 INSIDE Cedar Citizen the THE COTTAGES AT CEDAR RUN COURTYARD DEDICATION Family members and board members from both the foundation and corporate boards gathered on ursday, June 18 to dedicate the R. Douglas Ziegler Courtyard at the Cottages at Cedar Run. Because of Doug’s tireless efforts in fundraising and volunteering, the Cottages at Cedar Run grew from a dream into a reality. Cedar Community wanted to recognize Doug for his generosity and continued commitment to our mission. THE COTTAGES AT CEDAR RUN CELEBRATING ONE YEAR 3 MEET OUR PASTORAL INTERN 4 GRANNY’S ATTIC GRAND REOPENING 5 MEET OUR MUSIC THERAPY INTERN 11 STAYING YOUNG AT CEDAR BAY 17 SUMMER OUTINGS 19 Our mission: Cedar Community is a faith-based organization dedicated to creating relationships, services and environments that enhance the lives of individuals we serve.
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current happenings in the community
vol. XIV, issue 7July 2015
INSIDE
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THE COTTAGES AT CEDAR RUN COURTYARD DEDICATIONFamily members and board members from both the foundation and corporate boards gathered on � ursday, June 18 to dedicate the R. Douglas Ziegler Courtyard at the Cottages at Cedar Run. Because of Doug’s tireless e� orts in fundraising and volunteering, the Cottages at Cedar Run grew from a dream into a reality. Cedar Community wanted to recognize Doug for his generosity and continued commitment to our mission.
THE COTTAGES AT CEDAR RUN
CELEBRATING ONE YEAR
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MEET OURPASTORAL INTERN
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GRANNY’S ATTIC GRAND
REOPENING
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MEET OUR MUSIC THERAPY INTERN
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STAYING YOUNG AT CEDAR BAY
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SUMMEROUTINGS
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Our mission:Cedar Community is a faith-based organization
dedicated to creating relationships, servicesand environments that enhance the lives
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 262.334.1680, ext. 4144.
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. Open Tuesdays 9 a.m. – noon. Call 262.334.1680, ext. 4149.
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 61 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
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FROM THE CEO
THE COTTAGES AT CEDAR RUN CELEBRATES ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARYCan it really be one year? Yes, July 15 marks the �rst anniversary of opening the Cottages at Cedar Run! Time to celebrate! �is project began with the planning stages in early 2011, construction started in 2013 and our �rst residents moved in July 2014.
�e Cottages were created in response to the needs and demands of so many experiencing the varied and profound challenges Alzheimer’s and related memory care issues present. Our Friendship House assisted living memory care facility had room for about 20 residents. We were bursting at the seams with a long waiting list and a shortage of rooms. With the Cedar Community Foundation’s generous o�er to provide farmland in its possession to the Cedar Community Corporate Board, the decision was made to build a much larger assisted living memory care facility (60 resident rooms!) to meet the growing demand of Cedar Community members and the wider community!
Not just any kind of facility would do. It needed to improve and advance the traditional approach used by others in caring for those with memory loss. �e new facility planning started with the programming. Residents’ needs were the central focus, with the intent to provide programs and services very speci�cally bene�cial to their unique needs. �e sta� would need to be part of the daily resident activities. Sta� would dine with the residents, and learn the individual needs of each person. �ey were free to devise schedules, activities, conversations and care approaches that would positively a�ect the health and satisfaction of each resident.
Led by programming, the next step was to create a building design that would inherently be non-disruptive to the resident. �at meant creating an environment that would encourage ease of way �nding, accentuate the natural setting and use positive cueing design features that would substantially aid in resident well-being and satisfaction. Keeping these goals in mind and consulting with experts from Europe as well as
our skilled memory care sta�, we developed the following unique design features to make the Cottages an outstanding example of quality assisted living memory care: 1. Quiet entrance not opening
directly into resident living area.
2. Very limited use of hallways which could inhibit way �nding.
3. Great use of open areass for activities.
4. Natural lighting and southern exposure, large courtyard with hidden security fencing.
5. Individualized care meeting the unique needs of each resident.
6. Quality food and an enhanced dining experience.
7. Individual ‘cottages’ with the sense of home ownership.
8. Sophisticated lighting using light harvesting with both natural light and LED e�cient lighting systems to maintain constant lighting every day.
9. A robust activity program encouraging a lot of social interaction.
After one year of operations, I am pleased to say the Cottages are a success in virtually every way we measure success. We have met year one programming goals, occupancy goals, �nancial goals, and best of all, the goal of having satis�ed residents, family members and sta�. We are not done yet; we will be moving into our second year constantly raising our expectations in every measurement category!
Please continue in your understanding and support of the uniqueness of the Cottages. �ey were built for our Cedar Community family and others throughout the region.
Steve Jaberg Chief Executive O�cer
Steve Jaberg Chief Executive
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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)
Hello! My name is Emma Landowski. I am currently a junior at Lakeland College in Sheboygan where I am double majoring in religion and nonpro�t management. It is my joy to be interning with the pastoral care sta� at Cedar Community. Cedar Community has been a home for me for as long as I can remember. My family has volunteered here for many years. As I look back at all of my memories from Cedar Community, I am blessed with the realization that I have so many “grandparents,” role models and mentors here. From playing Bingo to walking around the Washington County fairgrounds to all of the personal visits I have had with residents, I have enjoyed every moment. Helping decorate the Christmas trees or playing the piano were also some of my highlights. Volunteering at Cedar Community was a huge part of my childhood and has really shaped who I am as a person. I am honored to be back again not only to serve you but also to learn and grow in my vocation.
I am also very involved at my home church, Immanuel United Church of Christ, working with the congregation’s nonpro�t, Joyful Journey Ministry. At college, I spend the majority of my time studying … really. I am also on the board for the Global Student Association, I am an ambassador for the school and I work as a resident assistant. My plan is to graduate from Lakeland in May of 2017. After, I hope to attend Eden Seminary in St. Louis, Mo., for a combined master’s in divinity and social work. �e Lord only knows where I will go from there. What I do know is I am truly blessed to have such a wonderful support team, amazing family and friends and experiences such as this that will help guide me through this journey of life. I would like to thank you for giving me this opportunity to work with you this summer. I look forward to spiritually learning and growing with you all!
Emma Landowski Pastoral Intern
We are pleased to welcome Emma Landowski as our pastoral care intern this summer through our Susan Kolb Pastoral Internship Program. She will be serving primarily in our Cedar Lake Health and Rehabilitation Center. If you have the opportunity to meet her, you will be truly blessed! Welcome, Emma!
the Cedar Citizen July 2015
Store hours:
Monday through Friday9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Saturday10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Cash and carry. Open tothe public!
furniture and decorative items
Grand Reopening!Monday, July 6
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Sponsorship Levels:Bobbie Socks and Saddle Shoes: $2,500 +Logo or name prominently located on all collateral materials and Cedar Community website with link to your organization. Recognition in news releases, Facebook, email blasts, Cedar Citizen and annual report. Ten reservations to the Gala and reserved dining table.
White T-shirts and Jeans: $1,500 – $2,499Name included on all collateral materials and Cedar Community website with link to your organization. Recognition in news releases, Facebook, email blasts, Cedar Citizen and annual report. Eight reservations to the Gala and reserved dining table.
Poodle Skirts and Pony Tails: $1,000 – $1,499Name included on all collateral materials and Cedar Community website. Recognition in news releases, Facebook, email blasts, Cedar Citizen and annual report. Six reservations to the Gala.
Ladies, put on your favorite poodle skirt and saddle shoes; guys, roll up those white T-shirts and jeans and throw on that letterman or leather jacket and join us for Cedar Community’s 42nd Annual Bene�t Gala. Whether you prefer doo wop, shoo bop or good old-fashioned rock n’ roll, you’ll want to cruise over for this year’s event. Muzic in Motion will be spinning your favorite tunes, so show us your moves. Guests will
also enjoy a sit-down dinner, desserts, silent auction, ra�es and all that jive.
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Proceeds from the Gala will support much needed updates and enhancements in our independent living facilities. For details, reservations, to participate as a sponsor or donate a silent auction item,
Diners and Drive Ins: $500 – $999Name included on all collateral materials and Cedar Community website. Recognition on Facebook, Cedar Citizen and annual report. Four reservations to the Gala.
45s and Rock ’n Roll: $250 – $499Name included on all day-of event collateralmaterials. Recognition on Facebook, Cedar Citizen and annual report. Two reservations to the Gala.
Hula Hoops and Hopscotch: $125 – $249Name included on signage at the event. Sponsorship noted in Cedar Citizen and annual report
Silent Auction DonationName included on signage at the event. Donation noted in Cedar Citizen and quarterly donor list.
Saturday, November 7, 2015, 6 to 10:30 p.m.Cedar Ridge Apartments, 113 Cedar Ridge Drive, West Bend
Reservations: $75 per person
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WATERCOLOR EXCITEMENT Joyce Eesley will teach you how to layer your washes until you have the right value creating contrast and increase your understanding of values, color and composition. Eesley will focus on helping you achieve exciting results using this fascinating and addictive medium.
Date: July 10, 11 and 12 Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. dailyCost: Commuters, $120 includes lunch all three days; overnighters, $270 includes two nights stay and all meals. Supply list will be provided at time of registration.
ZENTANGLES AND MINDFULNESS Join Joyce Block and Don McCollum and learn about this unique art form of drawing repetitive patterns as a way of meditation. �e designs develop into unique and beautiful art. Learn to focus, relax your mind and boost your creative con�dence. When you create in a Zentangle way, you can enter a state of relaxed focus in which intuitive insights �ow freely. �is will di�er from other Zentangle classes in that a focus will be made on the mindfulness/ meditation advantages of the Zentangle method.
Date: Saturday, Aug. 8Time: 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.Cost: $78 includes instruction, all supplies and lunch.
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: 9 a.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.
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.
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MAKE IT A MORE MOBILE SUMMER!If you’re putting o� that visit to the zoo, the Farmer’s Markets, concerts, picnics and anything that summer in Wisconsin has to o� er because of mobility issues – don’t! Contact the Independence Store, Cedar Community’s own home medical equipment provider, located in the pharmacy area of the health and rehabilitation center.
E� ective in July, 2013, Cedar Community’s Independence Store home medical equipment was awarded the Competitive Bid Area as part of Medicare’s Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics and Supplies (DMEPOS) Competitive Bidding program for standard (power and manual) wheelchairs, scooters and related accessories. Since then, the amount of people the Independence Store has served, both within Cedar Community and throughout the four-county bid area, has increased exponentially.
� e mobility team at the Independence Store is celebrating this anniversary by o� ering deep discounts on all power-operated wheelchairs and scooters purchased in July! � e Independence Store sta� will help guide you through the process, from identifying the right equipment to delivery and training on its use. Equipment options are available for all ages – and custom � ttings are their specialty! Many items are in stock, ready to help you enjoy your summer more fully. Quantities are limited so hurry in today!
… southeast Wisconsin’s direct source for home medical equipment… for all ages and needs!
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the Cedar Citizen July 2015
OLDER ADULTS AND DRIVINGEveryone who holds a valid driver’s license sees this as a mark of independence and maturity. � is stems from the time we were teenagers and purchased our � rst vehicle. While the automobile is a powerful tool for independence and mobility, it can also be potentially dangerous. As we age, our ability to drive safely could be limited by many factors. It is important to recognize those factors before an accident occurs. Although this is di� cult, it is also important to listen to family members when they voice concerns about our driving.
Family members will recognize unsafe driving, particularly forgetfulness, confusion, bad judgment, failure to follow the rules of the road, inability to see where you are going and aggressive driving. Family members may also notice new dents on the car. Neighbors, friends, police or others might call your family about a driving problem. Your family might observe unsafe driving � rsthand.
As we get older our vision changes. Diminished vision does not mean driving should be stopped all together. Instead, limit night driving or wear sunglasses during the day. Consult your physician about signs of changes in your vision. Older adults also experience some hearing loss. If hearing loss leads one to be inattentive to their surroundings, consult an audiologist or doctor for a full exam. Make sure hearing aids are properly maintained and placed in the correct ear.
Our health and the medications we are prescribed also have an a� ect on our driving abilities. Certain medications may cause drowsiness, blurred vision or dizziness. Consult with your doctor or pharmacist for possible side e� ects for all your medications.
Dents, dings and scratches might be a sign you may not be alert while driving or you are having trouble parking. Small dents can be a sign of more serious accidents waiting to happen.
Sometimes family members recognize the older adult’s limitations before they do. Families may try to intervene by removing keys, making the car impossible to start or removing the car altogether. However, there are times when assistance of police or physicians is necessary. Path� nders can also help family members with guidance on how to limit an unsafe adult’s driving.
Here are some tips for older adults and driving:
· Limit night driving by planning daytime trips.
· Avoid driving during busy times of day.
· Wear your glasses and/or hearing aids.
· Always wear your seat belt.
· Be cautious of left-hand turns.
� e keys to reducing accidents and unsafe driving are for older adults and their family members to recognize signs of unsafe driving, intervene appropriately and � nd alternative means of transportation before safety becomes an issue.
Please feel free to contact Kathy Weston at [email protected] or 262.306.2691 for further information about safe driving alternatives and assistance for your loved ones.
Kathy WestonPath� nders Care Manager
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Cedarhome health hospice pathfinders
Kathy WestonPath� nders Care
Manager
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NEWS YOU CAN USE
TRULY GRATEFUL FOR OUR CNASAs we move through the summertime, it is hard to believe that July is here! Warm summer breezes and afternoons spent in the Cedar
Creek Courtyard are being enjoyed by our residents! We are so grateful for these beautiful healing spaces where our residents and their families can feel the warmth of the sun, enjoy the sounds of nature and enjoy one another’s company.
Last month we shared about our Gratitude Program and how this is a great way to say thank you to a sta� member who has gone the extra mile. �is month we would like to share a collective thank you to all of our certi�ed nursing assistants (CNAs). We have just recently celebrated National Certi�ed Nursing Assistants Week and are so proud of those who choose to work at Cedar Community. �ese caregivers are truly the strength of the organization and mean so much to all who they care for. �ese sta� members possess strength, gentleness and compassion when caring for our residents. Our CNAs constantly give of themselves to make each resident’s day a little brighter. We appreciate each and every CNA and are so grateful they dedicate themselves to Cedar Community’s mission. You are truly the best! �ank you for all you do!
Wishing everyone a wonderful summer and a happy and safe Fourth of July!
Kelli DeRuyter Administrator
ASK THE PHARMACIST Q: What can I do about cold sores?
A: Many people get cold sores and most know when they will erupt. �ey have a tingling or burning sensation on the area where they previously appeared. It is usually around the lips. Small blisters with clear yellow �uid appear. After about two days they begin to break open. Eventually they crust over and
heal in several days to two weeks. �is cold sore is caused by a herpes simplex virus. Once you have it, there is no cure, but you can take some steps to keep it from coming back. A major trigger is a raise in body temperature. Avoid overexposure to the sun or overwarming yourself by wearing too many layers of clothing. Use sunscreen on your face. Avoid stress, colds and �u if you can. Never share a towel, silverware or other object a person with a cold sore may have used. Do not kiss that person during a period of active disease. If you have a cold sore, wash your hands frequently and do not touch the cold sore to prevent it from spreading to other parts of your body or another person. Once you have an active cold sore there are some products you may want to try. �e over-the-counter products are Abreva which must be applied promptly �ve times daily. �is will shorten the duration of the outbreak but is a little pricey. Carmex and Campho Phenique are also good products which can help relieve the pain and prevent infection. If these outbreaks occur frequently, contact your doctor. �ere are some prescription antivirals that are available and may be taken daily by people who have frequent and painful outbreaks.
Penny Biersach, RPh Assistant Director of Pharmacy
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Kelli DeRuyterAdministrator
the Cedar Citizen July 2015
MUSIC THERAPY INTERN JOINS CEDAR COMMUNITYPlease welcome Leanna Schmidt from Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina, our new music therapy intern. Leanna just completed her music therapy coursework in June and will be interning at Cedar Community through December 15 of this year. She was a voice major in college and also plays the piano, guitar and ukulele. She was active in singing throughout high school and college, and became the music director for a college a cappella group. “I chose music therapy because I love to help people and I love music. I feel music is a way to break through the boundary of uncertainty and bring
people together,” she said. Leanna will be living in one of the Cedar Ridge guest rooms during her internship. Most of her clinical work will be with the music therapy sta� in the Cedar Lake Health and Rehabilitation Center. In addition, she will be involved with music ensembles at Cedar Bay East, Cedar Bay West and with Cedar Ridge and Village residents.
Welcome, Leanna!
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GREEN TEAM TIPSOur home computers can help us live a little greener. Below are some green suggestions you may not have considered. What if we …
· Pay our bills online. Not only is it greener, it’s a sanity saver.
· Read our daily newspapers online instead of in paper form.
· Discontinue our phone books and get our phone numbers from the internet. Phone books are huge, hard to handle and make up 10 percent of land�ll waste.
· Reuse scrap paper when printing.
· Print on two sides.
· Turn o� our computers at the end of day. �ey may go to sleep, but they’re still using energy.
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INDEPENDENT LIVING
HIDDEN TALENTS AT CEDAR COMMUNITYIrene Smith, Cedar Bay West, 100 years young!
Irene transplanted from Tulsa, Okla. at age 20 in 1935, and is still content at age 100. She and her beloved husband William Lewis “Louie” lived in the West Village until he passed away �ve years ago, when she moved to Cedar Bay West. “�is has become my home. I’m grateful and content,” she said. She loves to read and volunteers her bright mind and beautiful speaking voice reading the liturgies at chapel services, and says it is a pleasure to be of service; all the residents like it. I mentioned I was fascinated with her. Her reply, “Only my husband of 67 years was fascinated with me. We had 67 years, but it is never enough.” Louie was employed for a huge insurance company, starting out as o�ce boy for $.17 an hour and retired as a claims adjuster.
Irene states verbatim, “I hope I am worth knowing; I’ve had a wonderful life. Anybody that’s as old as I am, ‘I’m 100,’ has ups and downs and my Lord has always been with me and takes care of me.”
In her 40s Irene became a model for Zita, the premier model house at a prestigious address in the greater Milwaukee area. She was also the coordinator for a women’s group, the Milwaukee Federated Women’s Club, and had the responsibility of arranging guest speakers. In order to get acquainted and introduce her properly she invited one of her speakers to lunch. She was from the modeling studio in Milwaukee and asked Irene if she ever modeled? Irene said no. She told Irene she was looking for someone her age. She went home to discuss it with her family; her children were “bug eyed,” but her Louie said, “You do what you want to do.” Irene thought about it for about two weeks and decided to give it a try. She went to the studio and was asked to walk across the room. �e woman told her, “I don’t think I have to train you very much.” �at walk started Irene on a glamorous �ve-year career as a model. She resigned when asked to wear a dress/skirt that was above her knees. She stated, “My mother was a very proper lady and always taught me to be a lady, walk like a lady
and sit like a lady.” She did not give in to the new trend, thereby ending her career as a model. �is model’s graciousness is still imbedded in her as Irene still has the beauty and grace of a wonderful person – inside and out!
At age 100 she occupies a charming Cedar Bay West apartment with lots of pictures of her husband, son and daughter and their families. Irene is extremely self-su�cient and directed. Perhaps the secret to her longevity is the calmness that prevails in her and her surroundings. She is determined to do as much for herself as possible by dressing each day in a smart looking color-coordinated out�t. If any young folks are reading this article, please note that at age 100 Irene makes her bed every day!
Yes, Irene, you are de�nitely worth knowing! God has richly blessed you and each and every person you have touched with your beautiful life!
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, July 4: closed
Saturday, July 11: Vera Kuckuk Piano selections
Saturday, July 18: Megan �eisen Piano selections
Saturday. July 25: Mary Daley Piano selections
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.
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INDEPENDENT LIVING
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.
ADVANCED HIKING GROUPResidents who enjoy the outdoors and love to walk are encouraged to join fellow residents with the same interests. Don’t let the word “advanced” turn you away. All are welcome to join this resident-facilitated group.
Date: First and �ird MondayTime: 8 a.m.Location: Meet in the Cedar Ridge lobby
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.
THE MAIN STREET SONG AND DANCE TROUPBased in southeastern Wisconsin, this group has some of the most talented high school performers throughout the metro Milwaukee area. Join us for a fun evening �lled with music and dance!Date: Wednesday, July 1Time: 7 p.m.Location: Cedar Ridge Grand HallCost: Free thanks to a generous donation from Helen Reinke!
HEALTHY HABITS GROUPIt’s too hot to cook! Join our Healthy Habits two- class series as we sample di�erent salad recipes that are quick and easy, require minimal or no cooking and are the perfect way to enjoy all the produce that’s in season now.
Date: Tuesdays, July 7 and 21Time: 10 to 10:30 a.m.Location: Cedar Ridge Club RoomCost: Free. Please sign up in the activities book at the Cedar Ridge bulletin board or call Kathy Stultz, RN, 262.338.2821, to register.
EDELWEISS MILWAUKEE HARBOR CRUISE �ose signed up are expected to arrive by noon and begin boarding the boat at 12:30 p.m. No cancellation or refunds after Wednesday, July 1.
Date: �ursday, July 16Time: 1 p.m. rain or shineContact: Sherry McElhatton, 262.306.4554 or Carolyn Starr, 262.346.8161, Village SAE Committee
MEN’S BREAKFASTOur speaker this month is Larry Hisle. Larry is a former Brewer (1978-1982) who is currently manager for the Youth Outreach for the Brewers. �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, July 16. Any questions, call Don Sorlie, 262.429.1040, or Lowell Johnson, 262.353.3203.
Date: Friday, July 17Time: 8:30 a.m.Location: Top of the Ridge RestaurantCost: $4.50 per person, payable that morning
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INDEPENDENT LIVING
EASY DAYS QUARTETEntertaining a Cappella Harmony�e Easy Days Quartet has been entertaining audiences for a number of years and has been together with the current group since March 2008. Enjoyed by audiences of all ages, Easy Days has established a reputation as a good singing, entertaining and full-of-fun quartet.
Date: Saturday, July 18Time: 1:30 p.m.Location: Cedar Ridge Grand HallCost: Free thanks to a generous donation from Cal Wenzel!
CEDAR CINEMA “Unbroken” Rated: PG-13 - Run time: 137 minutes – Genre: DramaDate: Tuesday, July 21Time: 2 p.m.Location: Village Clubhouse
PONTOON SUMMER SUPPER TRIPIndicate your meal choice on the sign-up list: All-you-can-eat southern fried chicken, three-piece �sh fry, pagoda salad, or build-your-own burger. Beverages include co�ee, tea, soda or lemonade. Cash bar is also available.
Date: Wednesday, July 22 (sign up closes Monday, July 13)Time: You may reserve a spot on a pontoon boat or drive on your own to Padway’s. Pontoon riders will leave from the north dock at 3:15 p.m. Others should meet at Padway’s Restaurant at 3:45 p.m. for 4 p.m. dinner reservations. In case of inclement weather, we will keep the dinner reservation and ask that all meet at Padway’s at 3:45 p.m.Location: Padway’s RestaurantCost: $14 per person (includes meal, beverage and tip). No refunds. Sign up at the Village bulletin board. Contact person: Judy Koeppl, 262.388.9957
LAUGHTER GROUP�is is a fun activity for all people who need a good laugh. We share jokes and watch funny video clips.
Date: Friday, July 24Time: 2:30 p.m.Location: Cedar Ridge Performance SquareCost: Free
ALL-VILLAGE SCREEN PARTYGather together for a social time to meet and greet your Village neighbors. Light refreshments and beverages will be served.
Date: Wednesday, July 29Time: 4 to 6 p.m. Location: Village ClubhouseCost: Free
SAVE THE DATE!Mayville Alumni Steel Drums Band
Date: Sunday, Aug. 1Time: 1 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.
“SEX? AFTER 60?”A Musical Spoof on Retirement Living – Musical Comedy by Louise Epperson Sponsored 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.
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
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Location: Memories Dinner �eatre, 1077 Lake Drive, Port WashingtonCost: $35.98Sign 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. Contact person: Sherry McElhatton, 262.306.4554
WELCOMEWest Bend had been Dave Bloom’s hometown since the age of two, so after retirement, wanting to remain in the area, Cedar Ridge was the right place at the right time. Dave has two sons living close by. After
being employed at the Gehl Co. for a few years, he worked at Minz Supply and later he and a co-worker were o�ered the opportunity to purchase the company. Dave remained at Minz for an additional 20 years and then worked as a courier for St. Joseph’s Hospital. �e Bloom family loved the outdoors and enjoyed a yearly trip to Canada for camping and �shing. Dave’s favorite pastimes were golf, bowling, playing softball and basketball. He is busy getting settled, but is looking forward to gol�ng and �shing very soon. He also likes to walk and read, and mentioned he is enjoying the peacefulness of the Ridge campus. We warmly welcome Dave to Cedar Ridge.
Bob and Lois Dunlap lived in Hartford since 1975 and were very familiar with Cedar Community so it was easy for Bob to decide to make Cedar Ridge his new home. �e Dunlaps
met when both were students at UW-Madison and were married 56 years when Lois passed away in 2012. Bob has three children and �ve grandchildren, many living close by. Bob served in the US Army’s Security Agency Division, with time spent in Korea. After discharge he worked at Graber Mfg. and later was employed at Carnes Co. Just as he was planning to retire from Carnes, his career took an unexpected turn when he was o�ered a position at Broan Mfg. Co. where he remained for the next 26 years. �e Dunlap family loved taking driving vacations to Wisconsin resorts along with visiting state parks throughout the country. Later Bob and Lois enjoyed spending winters in Arizona. Bob loves to play Bridge, Cribbage and Sheepshead, enjoys cooking and experimenting with new dessert recipes and is looking forward to completing his training to become a pontoon boat skipper. Welcome, Bob! We are glad you are here!
Nancy and Walter Naab decided several years ago they wanted to make Cedar Ridge their retirement home. Walter’s mother had been a resident at the health and rehabilitation center and Nancy had visited friends
here many times. Walter passed away in 2012 and Nancy moved here last December from her home on Silver Lake near Wautoma. Nancy has three children, 13 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Walter was district manager for the State of Wisconsin Forestry Department and Nancy was a secretary at a law �rm. �e Naabs loved to travel and visited Australia, Europe, South America and Alaska, with several trips to Scotland. �e family enjoyed playing board games, snowmobiling and spending family time together. Nancy has joined the water aerobics class and the Xbox bowling league. Her favorite pastimes are reading and knitting. Nancy said she loves Cedar Ridge and feels “right at home” here. We warmly welcome, Nancy!
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Bob Dunlap
Nancy Naab
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WELCOME!Bob Larson moved from Escanaba, Mich. to be closer to his children, a son in Plymouth and a daughter in Elgin, Ill. Bob enjoys woodworking, walking and Cribbage. He was a carpenter after leaving the Army in 1943 and later worked for Mead Paper for 29 years. Bob was married 63 years to his wife Bernice who passed away four years ago. He also enjoys his seven grandchildren and �ve great-grandchildren. Welcome to Cedar Bay Assisted Living, Bob!
One of our new couples at Cedar Bay Assisted Living is Earl and Xaveria Luth. �ey have been married 60 years and have three children. Earl grew up outside of Glenbuelah on a farm. He was a dairy farmer and after they married they continued living on his farmstead which is now registered in the Century Club which makes his farm 120 years old. Earl and Xaveria loved to bowl, golf and vacation all over the US. �ey still continue weekly escapades to Green Bay and play Bingo. We hope you enjoy your new home!
Sandy Heidner, a resident at Cedar Landing during the summer months and a Florida snowbird, has been a volunteer at Cedar Bay Assisted Living. She is very talented and shares her love of art with the residents. Sandy has been enjoying art since she was a child. She loved drawing horses and took art classes in high school. She started college as an art major but changed to special education, allowing her to teach art to her students. After retirement Sandy had more time to decorate furniture, paint outdoors, take a few more classes and paint with her grandchildren. Her �ower gardens have also enabled her to express her love for color and beauty. Sandy and her husband Jim tend to the �ower gardens on the campus in Elkhart Lake. We appreciate her time and her talents! �ank you, Sandy!
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Earl and Xaveria Lutth
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Youth is not a time of life; it is a state of mind.Samuel Ullman
Intergenerational programming is a big part of life at Cedar Bay. �is past school year, Cedar Bay residents enjoyed monthly visits from St. John’s who had children from each of their classes come and do an activity and sing for the residents plus the youth group visited on Saturdays. Living Word High School not only did trivia and music with the residents but also helped Cedar Community with yard clean-up and replacement of emergency signs on the doors of resident’s apartments. Freiss Lake School fourth and �fth graders played games and brought treats for the residents organized by their leadership club.It’s hard to say who bene�tted more, the residents or the students? �e University of Penn State has an intergenerational program speci�cally to study this very question. In a word, both! �ere are no losers. According to research conducted, intergenerational programs don’t have to be academically based to have a dramatic impact on a child’s academic performance. Children who participate in these activities demonstrate improved social skills, higher GPAs and even lower rates of truancy.
“Older adults have special gifts that make them particularly well-suited for connecting with young people,” the researchers determined. �ey also gain a great deal. Social connectedness and involvement with the community is paramount in terms of maintaining successful relationships. Older adults who participate in intergenerational programs have improved self-esteem, overall better health and there’s even some evidence of increased memory function. Not to mention a whole lot of fun!
Cedar Bay would like to sincerely thank the administrators, teachers and students of all the schools who volunteered their time at Cedar Bay! We hope you had as much fun as we did!
Amy Meyer, RN, NHA Director of Assisted Living
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Bob Bendixen Wally and Marge Kobs
Bob Bendixen moved to Cedar Bay East in March from his long-time home in West Bend. He was married 30 years before his wife passed away. Bob served in the naval air division during WWII
and worked at General Motors. He has two children and three grandchildren. Bob owned a 50-foot boat and traveled up and down the Mississippi River and over to Florida. His hobbies included boating and radio-controlled cars. Bob enjoys his independence the most while living at Cedar Bay.
West Allis was home to Wally and Marge Kobs for 20 years before they moved to Cedar Bay East in March. �ey have been married for 68 years. Wally served in the Marines during
WWII and worked for the city of West Allis. Marge was an x-ray tech. �ey have two children, three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Wally and Marge have traveled all over the US and enjoy old timers baseball. �ey heard about Cedar Bay through friends and enjoy the help that is available when they need it.
WELCOME!
THE COTTAGES
RESIDENT OF THE MONTHRuth Ramel grew up in Boltonville, Wis. with her sister Shirley. She is the mother of two sons. In her free time she loved to travel around the US including California and Illinois. She also visited family often in Chicago. Ruth worked for West Bend Mutual for the majority of her life. After she retired she became a volunteer at Cedar Community. She likes to play Dominos, Shut Box, Bingo and join in with the sing-a-longs. She loves to go out on any kind of outing.
SUMMER IS HERE!� e residents at the Cottages were excited to go on their � rst bug ride of the season in the wonderful sunshine. We are now working together (sta� and residents) to get the courtyard ready for the summer. A few of the residents put � owers into the planters. � e courtyard at the Cottages is a beautiful place that will be used as much as possible during the summer months to enjoy the warmer weather and fresh air.
Jodi Nadelho� erActivity Leader,
� e Cottages at Cedar Run
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THE SIGHTS AND SOUNDS OF SUMMER AT CEDAR COMMUNITYFinally temperatures are warming and “Mother Nature” is cooperating with the many outdoor activities at CLHRC.
Residents have been very busy gardening in various courtyards. �e Cedar Creek Courtyard has many new additions of potted plants and vegetables scattered throughout the walkways. Timber Cove is also enjoying a little “garden therapy” and getting their hands dirty.
�e �rst �shing trip of the summer occurred on June 18 at Mauthe Lake. Another one will be scheduled for later in the summer.
Boat, bug and surrey rides are a very popular attraction all summer long. Each household will have the opportunity to participate in these fun events.
Soon we will be smelling brats and burgers as each household has a cookout planned. Everyone will also have the opportunity smell wood burning as we roast marshmallows and sing around the camp�re.
With plenty to do outdoors this summer, there is something for everyone, as we enjoy one of God’s greatest gifts. Have a safe and enjoyable summer.
Darcie Heberer Activities
Cindy Backhaus, activities, opened her home forthe residents to have lunch on the farm!
Fishing on Mauthe Lake!
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