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vol. XIII, issue 11
November 2014
current happenings in the community
5595 County Road Z  West Bend, WI 53095  262.306.2100  cedarcommunity.org
“Life seems to go on without effort when I am filled with music.”
George Eliot
Music & Memory fills health and rehab center
Eliot’s quote seems to capture what many at Cedar Lake Health and Rehab
Center see residents experiencing since the Music & Memory program was
introduced in the last year. Dan Cohen, Music & Memory founder, was in
New York in 2006 when he had a simple idea: Someday, if he ended up in
a nursing home, he wanted to be able to listen to his favorite ‘60s music.
IPods were becoming popular and he wanted to equip nursing homes with
the devices to help others experience the same joy and comfort he envisioned
for himself.
In October 2013, activities staff including Lisa Kelling, activity director, and
Lori VandenHouten, music therapist, completed certification for Cohen’s
program, conducted through the Wisconsin Department of Health Services,
that helped award iPods and related digital music devices for residents
to enjoy. Since the equipment arrived in July, residents are tapping their
toes, moving their hips and closing their eyes in delight as they tune into
personalized playlists activities staff have helped them develop. Staff are
witnessing improvements in mood, greater willingness to receive meds or
care, and increased responsiveness from some nursing home residents whose
engagement in others has waned. “We can have someone who is agitated
change immediately when we put their headphones on,” said Kelling.
“Some have their own music from family members, such as grandchildren,
and it brings them a lot of comfort.”
in this issue ...
Look for the
blessings in life
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Medicare
Part D
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Activity Program Manager, Kathy Elsesser,
reminisces with Forestview resident Bob
Napruszewski, using his personal music playlist.
Market Café
specials and coupon
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Volunteers needed for
the holidays
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News you
can use
18 – 19
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Published monthly by Cedar Community
Executive Editor
Tracey MacGregor, 262.306.4252
[email protected]
Art Director
Cyndi Frohmader, 262.306.4225
[email protected]
Green Team tips of the month
Save resources and money this winter:
. Set back thermostat program or manual setting 10
degrees F or more at night, when gone a day or two,
or on vacation.
. Reverse air flow of ceiling fans (small switch on lower
hub) to pump air up, bringing warm air down to where
you live.
. Check integrity of insulation around windows and exterior doors.
Copy Editor
Carrie Sturn, 262.306.4216
[email protected]
Contributing Writer
Mary Ann McKinnon
Circulation Manager
Bonnie Yogerst, 262.338.2824
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IndependenceStore
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... southeast Wisconsin’s direct source for
home medical equipment.
Enjoy 15 percent off lift chairs during
November! The Independence Store
is proud to offer Golden lift chairs –
made in America! Various shapes and
sizes, custom colors and fabrics are
available to choose from. Our staff
will help you customize your chair
for maximum comfort, cushion and
support -- at a minimized price just in
time for the holidays. We deliver and
service your chair in your own home!
Call 262.306.4269 for details or to
schedule an appointment, or visit us at the
health and rehab center’s Main Street Mall!
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Look for the blessings in life
Ebola, terrorism,
political strife,
bigotry, racism,
murder, angry
protests, poverty,
disease, hunger,
drug abuse,
Steve Jaberg
intolerance . . .
Chief Executive Officer
this list could go
on and on! It’s November and at the end
of the month, this nation will celebrate
Thanksgiving! Quite a paradox, wouldn’t
you agree?
For many, it’s getting difficult to be
truly thankful when we seem trapped
in a world of want and hate. It’s easy to
get wrapped up in a 24-hour barrage of
negative headlines and sound bites. Our
social media syncs with our broadcast
media seemingly energized by all that
is bombastic and blood-curdling. Our
once ‘sunny side of the street’ attitude is
getting rained upon.
If we are waiting for offsetting reports
of good news, as the late newscaster
Paul Harvey would say, . . . “the rest of
the story,” don’t hold your breath: The
contemporary purveyors of anything that
resembles good news won’t likely
‘go there.’
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So, as we approach Thanksgiving (which
by the way should take place 365 days a
year in one’s heart) it becomes incumbent
for each of us to lead the way! The way
that is different from the negative media,
from the naysayers, from those of little
faith and from those who benefit from
perpetuating mistrust and lies.
by Barbara Ann Kipfer. Within moments
of reading a few pages of items she
suggests should make us happy, it’s hard
not to agree and start adding some of
our own she may have missed. What a
great book and what a great exercise into
moving our focus onto the shower of
blessings God grants us each day.
While there certainly are difficult
challenges every human must face, and
we don’t live in a perfect world, we
can provide others a breath of relief in
sharing what is intrinsically true: We
are blessed! Take quiet time, alone time
and contemplate the ways in which God
showers blessings upon us day and night,
night and day! Really too many to count,
so suffice it to know deep in your heart,
God loves you, and cares about you, and
chooses to provide you the strength and
courage you need. This relationship is
faith. It’s believing without having or
needing all the answers. It’s trusting! It’s
understanding! It’s seeing the blessings
that others don’t choose to see. It’s
seeing the positives where others see
only the negatives.
14,000 things to be happy about? Really?
This is just the beginning! Tip of the
iceberg! On this Thanksgiving Day, start
your list! Blessings rain upon us! It is
up to you to see them! Once you do,
Thanksgiving has a deeper meaning!
Happy Thanksgiving to you!
Steve JABERG
Chief Executive Officer
My wife and I have a book we look at
(though not often enough) titled,
14,000 Things to be Happy About
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Directory of business services
SUPPORT YOUR COMMUNITY!
Herslof Opticians
Eye exams, frames, lenses and contacts.
Open Tuesdays 9 a.m. – noon. Call
262.334.1680, ext. 4149.
Aurora Medical Group
Open Tuesdays and Thursdays
1 – 5 p.m. for patients over 16.
Call 262.338.5300 for an appointment.
Blossoms
Fine gifts, edibles and potions.
Call 262.334.1680, ext. 4128.
Home medical equipment. Free delivery.
Medicare/Medicaid certified.
Hours:
Monday through Thursday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Fridays 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturdays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Call 262.306.4269.
Brighten Up!
Onsite dentist. Call for an appointment
at 262.334.1680, ext. 4144.
Cedar Pathfinders
Professional expertise to help you
navigate aging services. Call
262.306.2691.
Cedar Crossings Rehabilitation
Ask about our five-day recuperative
program. Call 262.306.4240.
Cedar Valley
100 acres of care-free hospitality.
Call 262.629.9202.
Your prescription for good health.
Hours: Monday through Friday
7 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Call 262.306.4251.
Offering competitive pricing, personalized
service, convenience, safety and security.
Free delivery to the Ridge.
Your onsite choice for outpatient
rehabilitation including
physical, occupational, speech
and massage therapy.
Call 262.306.2150.
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Quality care for Cedar Community
residents and persons of all ages in
adjoining counties. Call 262.306.2691
or visit our website cedarathome.org.
Family Hearing Care
Call 262.338.3553 for an appointment.
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.
Top of the Ridge Catering
Party trays and hors d’oeuvres
available. Call 262.338.2812 for details.
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Cedar Closet at Cedar Lake Health and Rehabilitation Center
Hours: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday
9:30 – 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Call 262.306.2100, ext. 4119
Treasures for all ages! The closet store features apparel and accessories for
purchase by residents, staff and visitors. Come browse or even donate
your gently used items for others to enjoy! The store is located on the lower
level of the health and rehabilitation center.
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Calendar of worship
Ecumenical
CLHRC
Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m.
(Celebration Room)
Cedar Ridge
Tuesdays, 1:30 p.m.
(Grand Hall)
CBW
Tuesdays, 3:30 p.m.
(Fellowship Room)
CBE
Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m.
(Activity 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)
Cedar Ridge
Thursdays, 10 a.m.
(Grand Hall)
Episcopal
CBW
Lutheran
CLHRC
2nd Mon., 1:30 p.m.
(Fellowship Room)
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.
(first floor so. conf. rm.)
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chaplain’s corner
In the rustling of leaves, and in the beauty of autumn,
we remember them …
Autumn is so very temporary. Winter can drag on so
long. Spring unfolds with color and warmth so gradually
sometimes we hardly notice we’ve moved into summer. But
autumn is another matter. Trees full of leaves are vibrant one
day and bare the next. One good rainstorm or gust of wind
and that’s it. We know the change is coming, but when it
happens it can feel so very sudden.
Rev. Kathryn Kuhn
Director of Ministries
Life is like that. Loss is like that. Sometimes we don’t know what’s coming; death can
be unexpected. Yet even when we have time to prepare ourselves and our loved ones,
when death comes, there is so often an emptiness we do not expect.
Our autumn memorial services at Cedar Community are a time for residents, staff
and family members to reflect on the losses we have experienced throughout the last
six months. As we read the names of those who have died, we remember what an
honor it was to share a part of life’s journey with them. As we worship together we
remember the promises of new life which are meant for us as well.
All are welcome to join us. In this season of change and transition, may the promise
of new life be strength for you and yours.
Fall Services of Remembrance and Hope
Tuesday, Nov. 18
10:30 a.m. – Cedar Theatre (All names will be read.)
3 p.m. – Cedar Bay West (Cedar Bay West will be read.)
7 p.m. – Cedar Ridge, Grand Hall (All names will be read.)
Rev. Kathryn KUHN
Director of Ministries
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home health, hospice & pathfinders
Kathy Weston
Pathfinders Care
Manager
It’s November – and a few weeks
into a period I’ve always referred to
as “predator time.” From October
15 - December 7, known as Open
Enrollment, individuals over the age
of 65 can make changes to their
Medicare plans.
We all know this season – our mailboxes
are full of Medicare insurance program
information, TV has regular ads about Medicare, pharmacies
advertise they can help choose a plan for you, and there are
even half-hour infomercials dedicated to Medicare insurance.
You might even receive phone calls about different insurance
programs available – and why you should choose one
over another.
Some of the questions I am often asked by people who are 65
and older and are self-navigating through the Medicare system
relate specifically to Medicare D – Prescription Drug plans:
“Is it really necessary for me to sign up for a Medicare D?”
“What if I currently don’t take any medication and don’t need
prescription coverage?”
What are the penalties for not enrolling? For 2015, the Late
Enrollment Premium Penalty is $0.33 for each month you were
not enrolled in a Medicare Part D plan, but were eligible.
For our example, let’s say you had Part D coverage starting
when you were initially eligible through 2010 and then decided
that you did not need coverage starting January 1, 2012 so you
dropped it. Your situation changed at the end of 2012 and you
chose to enroll in a Part D plan again for 2013. Your monthly
premium penalty would be $3.96 (or 12 months x $0.33).
Your Part D plan premium would be the regular plan premium
plus an additional $3.96 each month. For every month you
choose not to enroll, your penalty will be $0.33 x the number
of months you did not have a Medicare D plan.
So, are you better off taking a chance and not enrolling – or
ending your current enrollment? That is a personal choice – just
like the type of insurance you choose for your home and car. If
you do have questions about Medicare D plans, please contact
Jen Fechter, Aging and Disability Resource Center social worker,
at 262.335.4497.
Kathy WESTON
Pathfinders Care Manager
Medicare D is a voluntary program with an incentive to enroll
when you are first eligible for Medicare. As some who take no
prescriptions have said, Medicare D is simply insurance against
future uncertainty – like car or home owners’ insurance. The
downside is, if you do not enroll when you are first eligible, you
may be subject to a lifetime premium penalty when you decide
later to enroll in a Medicare Part D plan.
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NOVEMBER ACTIVITIES
A day of apple-picking
One of our adventures took us
to Mequon’s Barthel Family
Fruit Farm to pick apples.
We came back with quite the
treasures. We are using the apples
with our baking groups and the
kitchen is using them for resident
meals. They are also a great snack. The
residents had so much fun picking them
off the trees.
3 MON
10 a.m., Chapel
4 TUES
1 p.m., Movie outing
5 WED
7 FRI
above: Alice Derer
right: Genevieve
Albiero
Residents and families celebrate Octoberfest
The Cottages had our
first family party with an
Octoberfest theme on Saturday,
Sept. 27. All the residents
enjoyed a beautiful day in our
lovely courtyard with Tom
Jahnke playing the accordion.
The residents’ baking group
made the snacks for the event.
Everyone had a wonderful time!
10 a.m., Chapel
11 TUES
10:30 a.m., Veterans Chapel
Service, Cedar Theatre 12 WED
2 p.m., Lutheran devotions
3 p.m., Birthday bingo bash
November 2014
10 a.m., Bible study,
Neighborhood Two
10:30 a.m., Bible study,
Neighborhood One
17 MON
10 a.m., Chapel
18 TUES
3:15 p.m., Memorial service,
Cedar Bay West
19 WED
11 a.m., Lunch outing,
Pizza Hut
2 p.m., Lutheran devotions
above: Marlene
DeBraal and family
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10 a.m., Catholic Mass,
Cedar Ridge
10 MON
14 FRI
left: Jean Schroeder
with son Bob and
daughter-in-law Kim.
2 p.m., Lutheran devotions
24 MON
10 a.m., Chapel 25 TUES
9:30 a.m., SPARK outing,
Museum of Wisconsin Art
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health and rehabilitation
NOVEMBER ACTIVITIES
4 TUES
6:15 p.m., Movie night for
Silverbrook
5 WED
3 p.m., Music with Walt on
Timber Cove
6 THURS
10 a.m., Tea Time for Forestview
and Countryside, Forestview
10 MON
7:15 p.m. Catholic Rosary,
Celebration Room
11 TUES
10:30 a.m., Veteran’s Day Chapel
Service, Theatre
13 THURS
10 a.m., St. John’s kids on
Timber Cove
14 FRI
11:30 a.m., Lunch outing
to Top of the Ridge for
Countryside*
18 TUES
10:30 a.m. Memorial Chapel
Service, Cedar Theatre
19 WED
3:15 p.m., Happy Hour for
Forestview
3:30 p.m., Happy Hour with
Music by Carrie and Darrel
for Silverbrook
24 MON
7:15 p.m. Catholic Rosary,
Celebration Room
25 TUES
2 p.m., Afternoon Tea for
Silverbrook
Help us make more memories!
We are looking for used or new iPods or MP3 players (with the
charging cords if possible), lightweight headphones, music CDs,
iTunes gift cards or monetary donations to continue adding
supplies to the Music & Memory program. Contact Lisa Kelling at
262.306.2698 if you are able to help! Thanks in advance!
Many activities underway!
The outdoor temperatures are cooler, daylight is shorter, trees are
colorful yet losing their leaves. Fall is upon us. As we remember the
summer of bug and surrey rides, boat rides, and days in the courtyard
we also prepare for changing seasons and changing activities. Boat
rides are replaced with Fall Color and upcoming Christmas Light
Rides. Outside Strolls turn into Weekly Card Club. Sunscreen and
sun bonnets are replaced with warm jackets, hats, and gloves. Many
special activities and events are planned for the upcoming months.
Indoor household activities and events change every month, even
every week.
While the seasons change outside there are
plenty of inside activities and events that change
for the fall and winter months. If there are activity
ideas you have, please pass them along to your
activity staff person. Your input is always welcome.
Check out your weekly and monthly calendars to
see what fun and exciting events are coming
your way!
*sign up only
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cedar bay highlights
Saluting our veterans
Welcome
On Tuesday, Nov, 11 Cedar Bay East and the health and rehab
center will unite to honor our Veterans at 10:30 a.m. with a
special chapel service in the Cedar Theatre. The West Bend
Veterans Color Guard will be visiting Cedar Bay West at
2:30 p.m. to assist us in honoring our Veterans by cheering
them on in a parade around the building. Following the
parade, we will host a special chapel service in the Fellowship
Room. We invite family and friends to come and join us in
recognizing and thanking these brave men and women for
defending our country.
Music Listening
Cedar Bay West will enjoy a Music Listening program on
Monday, Nov. 17 at 2 p.m. in the Fellowship Room. This
program may feature the newly established Cedar Bay West
Chimes group in addition to other singers and instrumentalists
from Cedar Ridge and the Village. We would like to thank
Jean and John Wood for their generous donation to purchase
the chimes for CBW to establish this group.
Holiday party
Just a reminder that as the November winds are blowing,
Christmas is not far away. Please join us at the Cedar Bays
for the annual holiday party on Saturday, Dec. 6 from 2 to
3:30 p.m. There will be music, refreshments and a visit from
good ol’ Santa Claus. The Cedar Bay East Chimes will be
featured in a concert that day and a performance by the
Slinger Vocal Jazz group at CBW will certainly get everyone
in the holiday spirit.
Visiting with friends
and family plus sharing
some holiday cheer with
our residents is a great
way to start the holiday
season!
Norman Fleischfresser moved to Cedar
Bay West in April. He was a semi-truck
driver, a career he enjoyed with his wife
of 77 years. Norman has four daughters,
eight grandchildren and 12 greatgrandchildren.
Norman Fleischfresser
Marion Hoffman lived in West Bend
before her move to Cedar Bay West in
August. She was married to Richard
for 57 years. Marion worked in the
insurance industry while her husband
worked for General Motors. She has
three children, six grandchildren and
Marion Hoffman
10 great-grandchildren. Her travels
have taken her to Hawaii and the Caribbean. Marion enjoys
collecting clowns and the wonderful care she receives at
Cedar Bay.
Cass Larson is no stranger to Cedar
Community moving from Cedar
Ridge to Cedar Bay West in August.
She was married for 66 years and was
a housewife raising three children.
During those years she volunteered
for many events. Cass also has
Cass Larson
seven grandchildren and two greatgrandchildren. She has traveled to many places with the most
enjoyable being a trip on the Rhine River. Cass said she also
enjoys puzzles and the “kindness of the staff.”
Check out more amazing painted
pumpkins by Tracy Kirsch.
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Enjoy live music
Featured this month for music at the Top of the Ridge
Restaurant Saturdays from 5 to 6 p.m.:
1 NOV
41st Annual Benefit Gala
The Great Gatsby: The Roaring
Twenties
8 NOV
Disklavier piano selections
Vera Kuckuk
Piano selections
15 NOV
22 NOV
29 NOV
Carrie Skibinski and Darrel Nonhof
Ukulele, vocals and tuba
Mary Daley
Piano selections
Thank you for volunteering! Please call or email
Sherry McElhatton at 262.306.4554 or smcelhatton@
cedarcommunity.org with any questions. Musicians: If you
need to cancel the day of your scheduled evening, please
contact the Top of the Ridge directly at 262.338.2812.
Welcome
Green Lake, Wis., was home to
Char Roessl before moving to Cedar
Ridge in June. The Roessls met at a
picnic at Mauthe Lake and were married
53 years when John passed away. He
served in the Marine Corps during
World War II and after discharge was
Char Roessl
employed as a tool designer at A.O.
Smith Corp. in Milwaukee where the Roessls raised their seven
children. The family enjoyed all outdoor activities – swimming,
hiking and visiting friends at lake homes. When the children
were older, Char worked part time for the recreation
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department at Milwaukee Public Schools, organizing trips and
activities for senior citizens. She and John were both active in
the American Legion; John served as Officer Adjunct and Char
was membership chairman along with holding the office of Vice
President of the Women’s Auxiliary. The Roessls retired to Green
Lake in 1990 and after John passed away, Char remained there
until making Cedar Ridge her new home. She now has four
grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, many living close
by and able to visit often. Char is a busy lady – she likes playing
Sheepshead, Canasta and Cribbage, enjoys video aerobics,
swimming and water aerobics, Coffee Hour and socializing.
Welcome, Char, we’re glad you are here!
Hidden talents
The North Village “Wood’s House” was the largest of all the
Village homes when 11 years ago Rosemary and Markus Frank
moved in and called it home. Fate made it possible for this most
deserving couple. Enter their home and you are surrounded by
the many beautiful, unusual, eclectic and handmade precious
one-of-a-kind wood items made by the artistry of Markus, and
the beautiful handmade clothing and cloth items created by
Rosemary. Rosemary loves to entertain and her “Ladies Tea” is
a highlight each year. Everything is so tastefully arranged and
decorated, especially at Christmas and Easter. Her daughter
Diane stores all the items in her lovely home. Rosemary and her
daughter take pictures to make reassembly easier for the next
occasion. Also, the artistic collection of Christmas cookies they
create are a real production! Their entire home is filled with
heirlooms handmade by Rosemary and Markus.
Rosemary has a most unique sewing room with seven
computerized sewing machines and huge wooden cabinets
and drawers made by Markus for her many materials,
countless spools of thread, needles, etc. It is simply
fascinating! Rosemary belongs to the Sewing Guild,
Frank’s Sewing Club and attends many sewing seminars,
clinics and conventions throughout the US. As of this
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writing, she had just returned from Michigan.
As a child, Rosemary’s mother was frail and sickly. Her
mother and maternal grandmother, who was a Cherokee
Indian, raised Rosemary and her two brothers in Milwaukee.
They were so selfless, that even though life was hard, they
took in two additional boys. The grandmother’s job
polishing silver at the Schroeder Hotel and with the grace
of God and the kindness of the chef, she was able to bring home
food so the family had enough to eat.
Markus is an Army veteran, an alumnus of MSOE and a
multi-talented person. His father, a cabinet maker, felt the
need to lock his workshop; however Markus, at age eight was
able to get in. The cabinet workshop opened an entire new
world for Markus to which he could hone and develop his
unbelievable skills and talent. He is also accomplished at
leather tooling and stained glass artwork.
The Franks knew Cedar Community was the place for them.
After seeing the woodshop on a Sunday they made their
down payment that Monday. Markus was also aware of Cedar
Community since childhood through his church.
Both Markus and Rosemary have traveled extensively around
the world and the US. Their home and their lives could fill a
book, certainly too much for the allotted space I have here,
but as Markus says on many occasions: “It’s that kind of
neighborhood!” May you both enjoy the neighborhood for
many more years!
Elisabeth “Fiffi” NEITZEL
Kettle Heights
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Correction
In the August Cedar Citizen, it was noted that John and Pat
Love had initiated the “Current Events” activity at Cedar
Community. Current Events actually was started by the Rev.
Curtis Schowalter in 1988. Its first mention in a newsletter was
in a calendar of events that did not give location, or who was in
charge. Curt was the moderator, with a short gap in meetings,
until 2003, when the Loves took over. They have led successful
meetings at several Cedar Community locations ever since. Curt
also started the Men’s Breakfasts, led weekly Bible studies, and
preached every Sunday during the same period. Curt passed
away last October. His wife Margery lives in Cedar Bay West.
Ridge Salon welcomes nail tech!
The Ridge Salon is happy to announce the addition of a nail
technician. Please help us welcome Kelly Vandenorth to our
staff at an open house on Wednesday, Nov. 5 from 1 to 4 p.m.
Kelly will be there to answer your questions about products and
techniques. Kelly is an experienced nail tech who specializes
in artificial gel nails, manicures and pedicures. Pricing for gel
nails includes fills for $25 and a full set for $30. She will be
available for appointments for residents, staff and the public on
Wednesdays at the Ridge beginning Wednesday, Nov. 12. Call
262.338.2813 for an appointment.
Party Bridge
Bridge and lunch! Sign up at the Cedar Ridge bulletin board
on the second-to-last Wednesday of the month until the
following Wednesday. If you have questions or need to cancel,
contact Judy Stubbe, 262.306.4979, or Madelynn Miezio,
262.334.1194.
Date: Wednesday, Nov. 5
Time: Noon luncheon; Bridge to follow
Cost: $5.50
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UW-WC Lifelong Learning – Women in History Class
Join John Degnitz, a history instructor at UW-Washington
County, in this three-part series examining various women in
history. Each class will highlight notable women in history
and the contributions they made in our world. Your Cedar
Community account will be billed.
Date: Thursdays, Nov. 6, 13 and 20
Time: 2 p.m.
Location: Cedar Ridge First Floor North Education Room
Cost: $32 for the series
Lend Me A Tenor
Sponsored by the Village SAE committee
Those signed up will receive a confirmation notice with
transportation information. Contact person: Sherry
McElhatton, 262.306.4554
Date: Sunday, Nov. 9
Time: 2 p.m.
Location: Waukesha Civic Theatre
“From Riches-to-Rags-To-Riches by the Grace of God”
This is a true story about Cedar Ridge resident, Edith Schultz. A
skit that dramatizes Edith’s journey through war-torn Germany,
into the arms of an American GI and finally ‘home’ to the
wild, unsettled land of upper Wisconsin. From her idealistic
childhood to her struggle to survive in the midst of bombings,
homelessness, hunger and fear, Edith’s story inspires us to trust
God even when nightmares become reality. “He holds victory
in store for the upright, He is a shield to those whose walk is
blameless, for He guards the course of the just and protects the
way of His faithful ones.” Prov 2:7-8
Date: Monday, Nov. 10
Time: 2:30 p.m.
Location: Cedar Ridge Grand Hall
Cost: Free
Veterans’ Day Program - “Sentimental Journey”
with John Duggleby
Wear your Veterans’ Day attire! Journey through the music
and memories of the World War II era. From “Chattanooga
Choo-Choo” to “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy,” you’ll enjoy
favorites from the Hit Parade made famous by legends such
as Glenn Miller, Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra and the Andrews
Sisters. Sing along and enjoy stories and radio broadcasts from
the era. Entertainment donated by Cedar Ridge resident,
Helen Reinke.
Date: Tuesday, Nov. 11
Time: 9 a.m.
Location:Cedar Ridge Grand Hall
Cost: Free
Back in the Day Dan
Dan Bertler will entertain you at Social Hour. Entertainment
graciously donated by Cedar Ridge resident, Helen Reinke.
Date: Thursday, Nov. 13
Time: 4 to 5 p.m.
Location: Cedar Ridge Grand Hall
Village Coffee Hour
Coffee, tea, juice and traditional Coffee Hour treats will be
provided free of charge. Non-perishable items are collected
for the food pantry at each Coffee Hour.
Date: Friday, Nov. 14
Time: 8:45 a.m.
Location: Learning Center
Enjoying morning coffee
with friends at Cedar Ridge!
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When is time to stop driving?
Men’s Breakfast
Kathy Stultz, RN
Residents and family members often pose the question, “When
is it time to stop driving?” We will discuss dementia and the
aging brain and how this can affect driving. We will also talk
about what research tells us, the signs that driving is impaired,
evaluating driving and how to have the conversation. We
encourage residents and family members to attend.
Date: Friday, Nov. 14
Time: 3 p.m.
Location: Cedar Ridge Performance Square
Cost: Free. Sign up at the Cedar Ridge bulletin board.
Our guest speaker this month is Rev. Roger Koester, missionary
to Eskimos. The kitchen requests a more accurate count, so
please sign up at the Village or Ridge bulletin boards, and cancel
if necessary, by noon Thursday, Nov. 20. Any questions, call
Frank Turpin, 262.306.8628.
Date: Friday, Nov. 21
Time: 8:30 a.m.
Location: Top of the Ridge Restaurant
Cost: $4.50 per person, payable that morning.
Hartford Community Chorus Christmas Concert
Sponsored by the Village SAE committee Date: Saturday, Dec. 6
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Holy Hill
Cost: Free
Contact person: Sherry McElhatton, 262.306.4554
The sign-up list will be posted at the Village bulletin board
through Thursday, Nov. 20. We will carpool for this concert.
Please indicate on the list if you are willing to drive and how
many passengers fit in your vehicle - including the driver.
Carpools will be arranged following the close of sign up. Cedar Cinema - “The Monuments Men”
Date: Tuesday, Nov. 18
Time: 2 p.m.
Location: Village Clubhouse
Cost: Free
november specials
Monday through Friday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Saturday: 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Sunday closed
Market Café weekly panini specials – $4.25
Nov. 3 – 8: Reuben
Nov. 10 – 13: Campagnola
Nov. 17 – 22: Beef and blue
Nov. 24 – 29: Deli super hero wrap
Come try some of our great panini sandwiches!
Purchase a bowl of hot cereal and receive a FREE cup of coffee!
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cedar landing
Resident receives achievement award
Lynn Laun Lindert, resident of Cedar
Landing, recently received the Sustained
Achievement Award from the National
Cathedral Association in Washington, DC.
Lynn is the Wisconsin Chairperson and
a volunteer fundraiser for the National
Cathedral Association. She began her
support of the association in the early
1980s when she became involved through
her church in River Hills. The Sustained
Achievement Award is given periodically to an individual who
supports the mission of the National Cathedral Association
over many years. The National Cathedral does not receive any
government funding and is supported solely through donations.
It is a national landmark and national treasure, serving as
the spiritual home for the nation. It is also the sixth largest
cathedral in the world and interfaith church used for fellowship,
conferences, educational programs, music programs and a wide
range of events. The National Cathedral is a place of stunning
beauty with artwork and exhibits that tells the American story
of faith.
Grilling through the
last days of summer
As summer rolled into
autumn the residents of
Cedar Landing Village
homes ended the annual
third Wednesday of the
month BBQ season with
an outstanding ‘Salmon
in September’ grilled
dinner. With the marinade
recipe and expertise of
Chef Henry Schwabrow
and Sous Chef Nancy
Schwabrow, 15 pounds
of wild Coho salmon was
carefully marinated and
Henry and Nancy Schwabrow Chef & Sous Chef for the “Salmon
grilled for a magnificent
in September” dinner.
dinner. Check our website
for the full recipe, Salmon with Honey Mustard Glaze,
and prepare this mouthwatering delight on your own.
Visit cedarlanding.org.
Congratulations to Lynn for this wonderful recognition and her
generous volunteer support of one of our nation’s most inspiring
landmarks!
Cedar Bay at Elkhart Lake
Welcome new resident Pat TenPas.
Cedar Landing Village Homes
Welcome new residents, Dr. John and Pam Zechlinski.
Henry Schwabrow grilling salmon for the last
resident BBQ of the 2014 season.
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cedar valley
Understanding Abstract Painting
Healing Hearts – Surviving the Holidays
In this workshop Beki Borman will teach you how to see
and paint abstractly. You will review historical references to
understand the different kinds of abstraction, such as geometric
abstraction versus expressive abstraction, and discuss color,
line, composition and context, and how these elements can
be utilized in creating a strong painting in the absence of a
traditional subject. Using acrylic, you will create multiple
paintings in this class that covers the different types of
abstract painting.
Date: November 7, 8 and 9
Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily
Cost: Commuters: $125 includes workshop and daily lunch;
overnighters: $295 includes two nights lodging and all meals.
Supply list will be provided at time of registration.
The prospect of facing the holidays without your loved one may
cause fear, anxiety and deep sadness. You are not alone! Join
Judy Koeppl, grief counselor/director of the Center for Life
and Loss Integration at Cedar Valley, and others who have
lost loved ones, as we connect with support, encouragement
and advice for helping you and your family survive the
holiday season.
Date: Thursday, Dec. 4
Time: 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
Silk Scarf Painting
Kasia Drake-Hames will help you create beautiful, wearable art,
just in time for holiday gift-giving. Using bright, vibrant dyes,
participants will create their own hand-painted silk scarves.
Simple designs will be provided, or use your imagination to
make your own. Participants will create three scarves each.
Date: Saturday, Nov. 15
Time: 2 to 4:30 p.m.
Cost: $45 includes instruction plus all supplies.
Watercolor Holiday Greeting Cards
Beki Borman will cover the basics of watercolor to help you
create your very own watercolor holiday greeting cards. Learn
how much fun watercolor can be while creating something
useful to share with others. Each student will create 10 greeting
cards with envelopes.
Date: Saturday, Dec. 6
Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Cost: $55 includes workshop, all supplies and lunch in the
Cedar Valley dining room.
Cedar Valley Photography Club
sharing vacation photos.
From left to right: Fiffi Neitzel,
Don Neitzel, Ralph Faisst, Rebecca Condé,
Patty Keuck and Sam Holiday.
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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volunteers
Partners in Caring® mailing at Cedar Ridge
Holiday parties
Date: Thursday Nov. 20
Time: 9 to11:30 a.m.
Help collate and stuff envelopes for this year’s PIC mailing.
Easy sit-down job.
Cedar Bay East or West
Volunteers need to be able to stand to serve punch, replenish
buffet table and assist residents to get refreshments as needed.
Date: Saturday, Dec. 6
Time: 1:15 to 4 p.m.
Spread some holiday cheer this season
Christmas decorating
Cedar Lake Health and Rehabilitation Center
Help set up a lighted Christmas village on
Silverbrook household.
Date: Friday, Nov. 28
Time: 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Decorate Christmas trees on Forestview and Chestnut
Date: Monday, Dec. 1
Time: 1:30 to 4 p.m.
Decorate Christmas trees on Silverbook
Date: Tuesday, Dec. 2
Time: 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Help putting lights and decorations on trees at
Cedar Bay East
Date: Monday, Dec. 1
Time: 10 a.m. to noon
Help Putting lights and decorations on trees at
Cedar Bay West
Date: Tuesday, Dec. 2
Time: 9:30to 11:30 a.m. or 1:30 to 3 p.m.
Cedar Lake Health and Rehabilitation Center
Volunteers are needed to help set up food, serve, keep tables
stocked with food and beverages and clean up as needed.
Date: Saturday, Dec. 6
Time: 9:45 a.m. to noon or 1:15 to 4 p.m.
Christmas Tea
Volunteers are needed to help serve refreshments and socialize
with residents.
Date: Thursday, Dec. 4
Time: 9:15 to 11:30 a.m.
Christmas Caroling and Bingo
Help take residents to sing throughout the halls of the Cedar
Lake Health and Rehabilitation Center and then come and play
holiday Bingo. Volunteers must be able to push wheelchairs.
Date: Wednesday, Dec. 10
Time: 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
A special thank you
We would like to thank all the volunteers who have helped in
any way to make this year’s Gala “The Roaring ’20s” on Saturday
Nov. 1 possible. Without your help this evening would not be
possible. Thank you again for touching the lives of others.
If you can help with any of these events, please call the
volunteer office at 262.306.4218 or email
[email protected].
New volunteer opportunities are being posted online!
Visit cedarcommunity.org for the latest.
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philanthropy
Consider a year-end gift to “Moments to Remember”
If you’re like most people, you do your
major giving toward the end of the
year. Cedar Community hopes you will
consider designating your year-end gift
to the Cottages at Cedar Run “Moments
to Remember” Campaign. To date we
have raised $3,317,186 toward our goal
Amy Johnson
of $3.7 million by December 31. Here
Director of Philanthropy
are five tips to help you make the most
of your year-end giving:
1. Determine your 2014 income.
Try to get a handle on your tax liability for the year. Did
your unearned income increase? Did you sell any appreciated
assets? Will you owe more taxes? This alone may motivate
you to increase your giving before December 31. In fact, you
may even want to move some of your giving forward from
next year to create a larger income tax charitable deduction
for yourself this year. Non-itemizers may especially find this
“grouping of gifts” useful in order to take advantage of an
itemized tax return every other year. In any case, by the time
you fill out your income tax return, it will be too late to make
charitable gifts for the previous year. Take the time to do some
planning while you still have the opportunity to make a yearend gift.
2. Take a look at your stocks.
Look at the stocks you have held for more than a year. Which
ones have appreciated the most? It may be a good idea for you
to make your year-end gift using one or more of these stocks.
Here’s why: If you sold the stock, you would incur capital
gains tax on the appreciation. However, if you give the stock
and allow Cedar Community Foundation to sell it, no one
pays tax. You get a charitable deduction for the full amount
of the stock just as you would if your gift was made with
cash. And what’s more, if you can’t use all of the income tax
charitable deduction resulting from the gift, you can carry it
forward for up to an additional five years.
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3. Consider a charitable planned gift.
Cedar Community Foundation offers a variety of charitable
planned gifts to fit your needs. By creating a charitable gift
annuity you make a gift now, obtain tax benefits and receive
income for the rest of your life. If this is something you’re
interested in doing we can provide personalized illustrations
and printed material to assist you and your financial advisor.
4. Plan your giving early.
This is especially true if you want to make a gift of non-cash
assets (stock, real estate, etc.). It also applies to charitable gifts
(gift annuities, trust arrangements, etc.). Your financial advisor
is busy at the end of the year so the sooner you can get your
gift activity going the better it will be for everyone concerned.
5. Talk to your advisor.
Before making any significant gift to the Cedar Community
Foundation, or to any other nonprofit for that matter, you
should have your CPA, attorney or other advisor help you
understand the impact of your gift on your income tax return
and estate. At Cedar Community Foundation we want your
giving to be well thought-out, as well as generous and joyful.
For more information about the year-end giving opportunities
at Cedar Community contact Amy Johnson at 262.343.0942.
Amy JOHNSON
Director of Philanthropy
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news you can use
The ‘wins’ of change are coming!
With the beautiful splendor of leaves
changing, it’s a great time to enjoy the
breath-taking scenery that envelopes
Cedar Community. It certainly helps
us prepare for the season we all know
is coming …
Let me share with you the many
positive changes taking place at the
health and rehabilitation center. In
July, Cedar Community opened the Cottages at Cedar Run,
our newest state-of-the-care assisted living for those facing
memory loss. Friendship House residents moved into their
new neighborhoods at the Cottages at that time. Their former
space now has updated rooms, new flooring and enhanced
lighting, and at the end of October our Timber Cove memory
loss residents will have moved into this welcoming, yet familiar
environment -- with the added benefit of easier access to a
beautiful secure courtyard and walking path.
Kelli DeRuyter
Administrator
Renovation then begins on the health and rehab center’s second
floor to create an additional household for those needing
rehabilitation care. This household will feature 17 private rooms
and a therapy area. The time frame to complete this area’s
renovation is mid-December.
Post-renovation, we will begin moving rehabilitation residents
in double rooms on our Chestnut household over to the new
unit. This, in turn, will allow for 18 private rooms on Chestnut,
fulfilling a long-time hope that all of our rehab patients could
someday enjoy private rooms. These households will also be renamed to reflect these changes:
New name
formerly known as
Crossings A
Chestnut
Crossings B
Crossings on Chestnut
Crossings C
Timber Cove
Crossing D
Crossings on Paradise
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During these transitions, we will continue to keep the best
interests of our residents and families first and foremost in all
we do. We truly believe these changes are ‘win-win’ for everyone
involved. Please do not hesitate to ask if you have any questions.
We are here to help!
Kelli DERUYTER, RN, NHA
Administrator
Pharmacy Q&A
Q: What is all this talk about probiotics?
A: Probiotics are defined as live microorganisms (bacteria)
that are the same or similar to what is found in the human
body. They are often used to promote digestive health, and
some studies have shown they may have several protective
health effects, such as inhibition of the growth of potential
gastrointestinal pathogens, and increasing antiviral activity.
There is evidence they decrease diarrheal illnesses, help with
lactose intolerance and enhance the immune function. There
is a moderate amount of evidence they are effective and safe
for preventing Clostridium Difficile-associated diarrhea.
Other possible benefits according to clinical studies include
preventing and managing eczema in children, treating urinary
infections, preventing yeast infections, decreasing recurrence
of bladder cancer, treating irritable bowel syndrome and
Crohn’s disease and a number of other uses.
Probiotics are often present in yogurt, buttermilk, some juices
and soy beverages, and sauerkraut -- as well as supplements in
the form of capsules, tablets and powders.
If you are going to take a probiotic, only use products from
reputable companies and adhere to the manufacturer’s
dosage guidelines and directions for use. If you are taking
an antibiotic or antifungal these products should be spaced
at least two hours apart. Although these products are well
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tolerated, adverse affects are possible, including mild bloating and flatulence
which tend to decrease over time.
According to the National Institutes of Health, people with compromised
immune systems should be advised not to use these products. Always check
with your primary health care provider before starting a probiotic.
Penny BIERSACH, RPh
Assistant Director of Pharmacy
Friends, families, caregivers and anyone
affected by the following diagnoses are
welcome to attend a Cedar Community
support group.
NOVEMBER DATES
12 WED
1 – 3 p.m., the Cottages
at Cedar Run
Family Christmas celebrations
Believe it or not, Christmas is fast approaching! Soon friends and families will
be planning holiday get-togethers, churches will be planning their services and
festivities, and children will be thinking about what to whisper in Santa Claus’
ear. We at Cedar Community are also gearing up for the Cedar Lake Health and
Rehabilitation Center resident/family Christmas parties. Parties will be held on
Saturday, Dec. 6. Early this month, each family representative will receive an
invitation for up to four adults plus children to join resident loved ones for their
event. Please watch for it and return your RSVP card promptly so we can plan for
enough treats!
Alzheimer’s and
Related Dementia
6 THURS
Grief and Bereavement
6:30 p.m., St. Frances
Cabrini, 1025 S.
Seventh Ave, West Bend
19 WED
Multiple Sclerosis
Noon, Cedar Ridge
Top of the Ridge
17 MON
Larger private gatherings can be scheduled through Customer Relations at
262.306.2100. Please remember, dates fill up quickly!
Parkinson’s
1 p.m., Cedar Ridge
Grand Hall
13 THURS
Healing Hearts
Coffee Hour
9 a.m., Cedar Valley
Team Cedar Community came through again
for the 2014 Washington County Walk to End
Alzheimer’s, placing fourth among the Top Five
teams in raising more than $5500 toward
Alzheimer’s research and programming.
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Cedar Landing
at Elkhart Lake
40 miles
3 miles
Cedar Valley
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144
West Bend
to Allenton
8 miles
33
Scenic Drive
Z
144
41
Cedar Ridge
Apartments
Dunst
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Cedar Run
45
Big
Cedar
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Cedar Crossings
at Pleasant Valley
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Paradise Drive
Cedar Lake Health
and Rehabilitation Center
Aurora Medical Clinic
at Cedar Community
Cedar Crossings Rehabilitation
The Independence Store
Cedar Home Health,
Hospice and Pathfinders
Main Street Mall
Hillside Road
Cedar Haven Rehabilitation
Cedar Bay Assisted Living
Cedar Lake Village Homes
Heritage House
Oak Knoll School
Learning Center
Village Clubhouse
Lake Front Beach House
to Hartford
11 miles
to Slinger
6 miles
to Jackson
8 miles
60
to Milwaukee
39 miles
to Milwaukee
39 miles
Cedar Lake Health and
Rehabilitation Center
262.306.2100
Cedar Haven Rehabilitation Services
262.306.2150
Cedar Crossings Rehabilitation
at Cedar Lake
262.306.4240
Cedar Crossings Rehabilitation
at Pleasant Valley
262.677.6800
Cedar Community Foundation
262.338.2819
Cedar Home Health
262.306.2691
Cedar Hospice
262.306.2691
Cedar Pathfinders
262.306.2691
Cedar Lake Village Homes
262.338.2811
Independence Store
262.306.4269
the Cottages at Cedar Run
262.338.2811
Cedar Ridge Apartments
262.338.8377
Cedar Bay Assisted Living
East 262.306.2145
West 262.306.2130
Cedar Landing
920.876.4050
Cedar Bay at Cedar Landing
920.876.4050
Cedar Community Pastoral Services
262.306.2100
Cedar Valley
262.629.9202
Friendship House Assisted Living
262.306.2120
Heritage House
262.306.2100