SPECIAL DONOR EDITION! the Our 2014 third quarter donors are honored inside and receiving a complimentary copy of the Cedar Citizen this month. Thank you for your commitment to our mission! CedarCitizen 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 3 Medicare Part D 6 Activity Program Manager, Kathy Elsesser, reminisces with Forestview resident Bob Napruszewski, using his personal music playlist. Market Café specials and coupon 13 Volunteers needed for the holidays 16 News you can use 18 – 19 the cedar citizen 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 Celebrating over 60 years of superior service. The Cedar Citizen is also available online or by mail. News tips are welcome. Deadline for submissions is the 10th of every preceding month. Electronic files are appreciated. Printing services provided by Graphic Edge. Check us out! Our mission: Cedar Community is a faith-based organization dedicated to creating relationships, services and environments that enhance the lives of individuals we serve. 2 The Cedar Citizen the IndependenceStore at cedar community ... 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! vol. XIII, issue 11 November 2014 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.’ vol. XIII, issue 11 November 2014 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 The Cedar Citizen 3 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. Cedar home health hospice pathfinders 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. 4 The Cedar Citizen 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. vol. XIII, issue 11 November 2014 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.) vol. XIII, issue 11 November 2014 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 The Cedar Citizen 5 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. Cedar home health hospice pathfinders 6 The Cedar Citizen vol. XIII, issue 11 November 2014 the cottages 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 vol. XIII, issue 11 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 The Cedar Citizen 7 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 8 The Cedar Citizen vol. XIII, issue 11 November 2014 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. vol. XIII, issue 11 November 2014 The Cedar Citizen 9 independent living 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 10 The Cedar Citizen 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 vol. XIII, issue 11 November 2014 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 vol. XIII, issue 11 November 2014 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 The Cedar Citizen 11 independent living 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! 12 The Cedar Citizen vol. XIII, issue 11 November 2014 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! GL# 015255257105 vol. XIII, issue 11 November 2014 for use at the Market Café at Cedar Ridge, 113 Cedar Ridge Drive expires: 11/30/14 The Cedar Citizen 13 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. 14 The Cedar Citizen vol. XIII, issue 11 November 2014 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. vol. XIII, issue 11 November 2014 The Cedar Citizen 15 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. 16 The Cedar Citizen vol. XIII, issue 10 November 2014 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. vol. XIII, issue 11 November 2014 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 The Cedar Citizen 17 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 18 The Cedar Citizen 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 vol. XIII, issue 11 November 2014 support groups 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. vol. XIII, issue 11 November 2014 The Cedar Citizen 19 Non-Profit Organization U.S. Postage PAID West Bend, WI Permit No. 24 health and rehabilitation Benevolent Corporation Cedar Community 5595 County Road Z West Bend, WI 53095 A kind request: Please don’t try to mail a copy of the Cedar Citizen to a friend or relative without first placing it in an envelope and affixing the necessary first-class postage. Cedar Community is subject to postal fines unless you do. Also, feel free to contact Bonnie Yogerst, circulation manager, to add any name to our mailing list and we’ll mail future issues for you! Thank you for your cooperation! to Fond du Lac 34 miles to Kewaskum 11 miles 3 miles 6 miles D WE ARE CEDAR COMMUNITY Cedar Landing at Elkhart Lake 40 miles 3 miles Cedar Valley WW 144 West Bend to Allenton 8 miles 33 Scenic Drive Z 144 41 Cedar Ridge Apartments Dunst Drive Cedar Run 45 Big Cedar Lake Cedar Crossings at Pleasant Valley PV N 33 NN 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
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