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To model Christ’s love for humanity
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vol. XV, issue 10
October 2016
the
CedarCitizen
current happenings in the community
INSIDE
TEAM MEMBERS
AND VALUE
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THERE’S A LITTLE GEM OF A RESALE SHOP AT THE
CEDAR LAKE CAMPUS
NEW FACES IN
PASTORAL CARE
At Cedar Closet you will find designer tops for $2 to $10; same for slacks,
blouses and sweaters! You’ll find men’s and women’s apparel, accessories
and jewelry. Every item is clean and new or gently used. The brands you
will find may include Jones New York, Columbia, Nine West, Apt 9,
Van Heusen, New Balance and Ralph Lauren, among many others. All
items are at amazingly low prices – even if they’re brand new!
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BID ON GREEN BAY
PACKERS TICKETS!
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HIDDEN TALENTS
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BENEFIT GALA
Prices, which have been adjusted for the 2016-17 winter season, include the
following: coats and jackets, $5; dresses and suits, $4; shoes and boots, $3.
Special or boutique items are priced individually.
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Cedar Closet is located on the lower level of the main building at the
Cedar Lake Health and Rehabilitation Center. It is open to all residents
and the public on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 to
11:30 a.m. and 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
SHARE PIZZA SALE
Most items have been donated by residents of Cedar Community. Downsizing, closet cleaning or shape-changing means more goodies at Cedar
Closet. The items are sorted, priced and sold by local volunteers, most of
whom are residents of the Village homes. Proceeds support the Village
Council social activities and Cedar Community Foundation. Items not sold
are donated to local charitable organizations. Nothing goes unused.
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DIRECTORY
Aurora Medical Group
Open Tuesdays and Thursdays
1 – 5 p.m. for patients over
16. Call 262.338.5300 for
an appointment.
Cedar Home Health, Hospice
and Pathfinders
262.306.2691
Family Hearing Care
Call 262.338.3553 for
an appointment.
Cedar Crossings Rehabilitation
262.306.4240
Heritage House
262.306.2100
Brighten Up!
Onsite dentist. Call for an
appointment at 847.869.1029.
Cedar Crossings Outpatient
Rehabilitation
Your onsite choice for rehabilitation
including physical, occupational,
speech and massage therapy. Call
262.306.2150.
Herslof Opticians
Eye exams, frames, lenses and
contacts. Open the first Monday of
every month 9 a.m. – noon. Call
262.334.1680, ext. 5219.
Cedar Bay Assisted Living
East 262.306.2145
West 262.306.2130
Cedar Lake Pharmacy
Open Monday through Friday
7 a.m. – 4 p.m. Call 262.306.4251.
Cedar Bay at Cedar Landing
920.876.4050
Cedar Lake Village Homes
262.338.2811
Cedar Closet
Hours: Monday, Wednesday
and Thursday 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
and 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Cedar Landing
920.876.4050
Blossoms
Fine gifts, edibles and potions.
Call 262.334.1680, ext. 4128.
Cedar Community Foundation
262.338.2819
Cedar Community
Pastoral Services
262.306.2100
Cedar Ridge Apartments
262.338.8377
Cedar Valley
100 acres of care-free hospitality.
Call 262.629.9202.
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CHECK US OUT!
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
262.306.4299.
The Cottages at Cedar Run
262.338.2811
The Independence Store
Home medical equipment
262.306.4269
Top of the Ridge Catering
Party trays and hors d’oeuvres
available. Call 262.338.2812
for details.
EXECUTIVE EDITOR
Nicole Pretre, 262.306.4252
[email protected]
ART DIRECTOR
Cyndi Frohmader, 262.306.4225
[email protected]
COPY EDITOR
Carrie Sturn, 262.306.4216
[email protected]
CIRCULATION MANAGER
Bonnie Yogerst, 262.338.2824
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FROM THE CEO
TEAM MEMBERS AND VALUE
Value-based purchasing has become one of the
dominant topics in health care in recent years,
both in the acute care and long-term care worlds.
It considers outcomes such as rehospitalization
after a hospital stay or a nursing home stay and
lengths of stay in a facility. There are several
pilot or test projects being done by the federal
government to pay providers based on the quality
of their outcomes, not just the cost of a patient’s
stay in a facility. Similar quality and payment
measures will affect our home care services in the
future. While this is primarily a program that
affects Medicare and Medicaid patients today,
insurance companies are beginning to jump
on the pay-for-performance/value bandwagon
as well.
I am pleased to say that Cedar Community’s
performance on key quality metrics such as
length of stay and rehospitalization after a rehab
stint are excellent. But while all this talk about
value is important, it seldom mentions the key
ingredient in producing quality care and that is
having a quality staff to care for people. This
certainly includes staff clinical training and skills,
but quality is also a function of their compassion
for caring for others.
Having had a few recent experiences with the
health care system, my story is probably not very
different from what you might have experienced.
There were very kind people who took time to
get to know me and people who were just going
through the motions. Some took the time to
explain the procedures they were doing, others
just told me what they were doing as they did
it. Some introduced themselves, others did not.
Some called me afterwards to find out how I was
doing, others were not heard from.
Research has shown over and over again that our
perception of health care is largely based on our
perception of the people delivering it. We assume
they have the clinical training to do their job, but
what we judge is their compassion and how they
treat us as individuals.
When I joined Cedar
Community eight months ago
I was told we strive to be “the
friendliest place in the world.”
What I have seen these past
Lynn Olson
Chief Executive
months is that we actually
Officer
live up to that credo the vast
majority of the time. There is
a genuine sense of caring for the individual and
the family, coupled with the excellent clinical care
and spiritual support we provide, all of which
contribute to quality outcomes.
Back to that quality discussion and how being
“friendly” factors in ... when our staff take the
time to get to know a rehab patient better, it is
not just a good idea, it is a valuable source of
information for knowing how well the patient
will do when they return home. Getting to know
the person personally during their stay with us
may help us develop a rehab plan that not only
will get them home sooner, but allow them to
stick with the plan after they get home and stay
healthy. Finding out whether they have a support
system to help them continue their rehab is
important in helping prevent rehospitalization or
readmission to a rehab facility. Getting to know
a long-term resident personally will aid in their
satisfaction with daily life and help us keep them
engaged in their care.
One of our key challenges in long-term care is
attracting and retaining quality, caring staff.
While we are extremely grateful for the team
members who currently care for our residents and
short-term rehab patients, we know we cannot
relax in our efforts to recruit the next generation
of caregivers. I will write more on that subject in
our next issue.
Until then, have a great start to the fall season!
Lynn Olson
Coach of an Excellent Organization
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CHAPLAIN’S CORNER
NEW FACES IN PASTORAL CARE
Our pastoral team is at “full strength” with the addition of two new chaplains.
Rev. Laura Hawkins
is our new chaplain for
skilled care. Laura is
ordained in the United
Church of Christ and
lives in Fond du Lac. She
has served churches in the
Rev. Laura Hawkins area and comes to us after
eight years as a hospice
chaplain, first with Heartland Hospice and
then as part of Agnesian Health Care’s Spiritual
Care Team. Laura’s chaplaincy experience and
credentials are a great match for the tasks of
ministry among our skilled care and Cedar
Crossings residents and patients. She also has a
creative spirit and a pastor’s heart which allow her
to serve our community of staff and residents in
new and vibrant ways. Rev. Laura’s office is on
the third floor of the health and rehabilitation
center, near the Celebration Room.
Chaplain Paul Zachow
is returning to Wisconsin
after 12 years in the
greater St. Louis area.
He hopes to settle in
Saukville. Paul received
his
undergraduate
degree from Lakeland
Chaplain Paul
Zachow
College (now Lakeland
University) and is a social
worker by background. Most of his career was
spent in the Milwaukee area serving elderly and
also homeless clients. After receiving a master’s
degree in pastoral studies from Eden Theological
Seminary, Paul served as a hospice chaplain in St.
Louis and also in Belleville, Ill. Paul is thrilled to
be joining us as our chaplain for assisted living, “I
am very privileged to serve among the residents,
patients, families and staff of Cedar Community.
It has been a dream of mine to serve in ministry
with seniors and staff in a faith- and missionbased setting such as this. I am very much looking
forward to the journey of ministry with you.” His
primary areas for ministry will include Cedar Bay
East and West and the Cottages at Cedar Run.
Paul’s office is just beyond the main lobby at
Cedar Bay East.
Chaplain Bev Hansen
continues to serve Cedar
Community
hospice
residents and staff.
As director of mission
and
ministry,
Rev.
Kathryn Kuhn serves
our independent living
residents in West Bend
as well as our Elkhart
Lake campus.
Chaplain Bev Hansen
Rev. Kathryn Kuhn
Director of Ministries
While our pastoral team members each have focus areas for ministry, our goal is to support each other
and our community by serving together across our campuses. We look forward to bringing Cedar
Community’s mission to life as we “model Christ’s love for humanity” through our ministry together.
* see page 15 for the calendar of worship
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VOLUNTEER NOW
CEDAR CLOSET
Help customers by checking out their purchases
and bagging items. We use a cashbox, no cash
register. Volunteers are needed the first or third
Mondays of the month, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. We
are also looking for substitute volunteers. Cedar
Closet hours are 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 to
3:30 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Thursday.
We are open to the public.
SPOOKTACULAR
BLACKJACK PARTY
Assist residents with playing blackjack and
serving up spooktacular treats and prizes.
Date: Thursday, Oct. 27
Time: 2:45 to 4:30 p.m.
Location: Cedar Lake Health and
Rehabilitation Center
MYSTERY LUNCH
FALL COLOR RIDES
Enjoy the beautiful fall landscape of Washington
County with us. Assist residents to and from the
bus and ride along on the bus.
Date: Wednesday, Oct. 12; Friday, Oct. 14;
Tuesday, Oct. 20
Time: 1 to 3:30 p.m.
PJ PARTY
Come in your bathrobe or fuzzy slippers. Enjoy
an evening with us playing games, watching a
Halloween movie and eating popcorn.
Date: Monday, Oct. 24
Time: 6 to 8 p.m.
Location: Cedar Lake Health and
Rehabilitation Center
SHARE PIZZA MAKING
Help assemble pizzas for the SHARE pizza sale.
Date: Wednesday, Oct. 26
Time: 3 to 6 p.m.
Location: Cedar Lake Health and
Rehabilitation Center
Come along with us and help assist residents
at our dining destination. Your meal will
be provided.
Date: Friday, Oct. 28
Time: 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Location: Cedar Bay East
PONTOON BOAT AND
GOLF CART DRIVERS
Thank you to all the volunteers who helped with
rides this summer so our residents and guests
could get out and enjoy the beautiful grounds
and Big Cedar Lake. Without your help these
rides would not be possible.
To volunteer, please call Bonnie
Amerling, volunteer coordinator,
at 262.306.4218 or email
[email protected].
GRANNY’S ATTIC RESALE
Cedar Ridge Apartments
113 Cedar Ridge Drive, West Bend
Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Saturday, 10 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Used furniture, home décor items.
Cash and carry.
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PHILANTHROPY
A TAX-SAVING WAY TO HELP CEDAR COMMUNITY
See your generosity in action
Amy Johnson
Director of
Philanthropy
If you are 70½ years old or older, you can take advantage of a simple way to benefit
Cedar Community and receive tax benefits in return. You can give up to $100,000
from your IRA directly to a qualified charity such as ours without having to pay
income taxes on the money.
This law no longer has an expiration date so you are free to make annual gifts to our
organization this year and well into the future.
Why consider this gift?
Your gift will be put to use today allowing you to see the difference your donation is making. You pay
no income taxes on the gift. The transfer generates neither taxable income nor a tax deduction so you
benefit even if you do not itemize your deductions. If you have not yet taken your required minimum
distribution for the year, your IRA charitable rollover gift can satisfy all or part of that requirement.
Frequently asked questions
Q. I’ve already named Cedar Community as the
beneficiary of my IRA. What are the benefits if
I make a gift now instead of after my lifetime?
A. By making a gift this year of up to $100,000
from your IRA you can see your philanthropic
dollars at work. You are jump starting the legacy
you would like to leave and giving yourself the
joy of watching your philanthropy take shape.
Q. I have several retirement accounts - some are
pensions and some are IRAs. Does it matter
which retirement account I use?
A. Yes. Direct rollovers to a qualified charity can
be made only from an IRA. Under certain
circumstances, however, you may be able
to roll assets from a pension, profit sharing,
401(k) or 403(b) plan into an IRA and then
make the transfer from the IRA directly to
Cedar Community. To determine if a rollover
to an IRA is available for your plan, speak with
your plan administrator.
Q. Can my gift be used as my required minimum
distribution under the law?
A. Yes, absolutely. If you have not yet taken
your required minimum distribution the IRA
charitable rollover gift can satisfy all or part of
that requirement. Contact your IRA custodian
to complete the gift.
Q. Do I need to give my entire IRA to be eligible
for the tax benefits?
A. No. You can give any amount under this
provision, as long as it is $100,000 or less
this year. If your IRA is valued at more than
$100,000 you can transfer a portion of it to
fund a charitable gift.
It is wise to consult with your tax professionals
if you are contemplating a charitable gift under
the extended law. Please feel free to contact
Amy Johnson at 262.338.2819 or
[email protected].
JOIN THE FUN - SPECIAL GREEN BAY PACKERS TICKET AUCTION
Beginning at midnight on Monday, Oct. 3 you will have the opportunity to bid on two Packers vs.
Colts tickets for the Sunday, Nov. 6, 3:25 p.m. game at Lambeau Field. The tickets are in section 332,
row 2, seats 7 and 8. Bidding will end at midnight on Monday, Oct.10. Interested bidders simply
go to Cedar Community’s Facebook page, “like” us, and bid away in the comments area following
the post about this special auction. Proceeds will be counted in the totals for the 43rd Annual Benefit
Gala, Mardi Gras Masquerade Ball, held on Saturday, Nov. 5. For Gala tickets contact Bonnie Yogerst,
262.338.2824, [email protected] or online cedarcommunity.org.
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After breast surgery,
recovery is a process.
Whether
you
have
recently
undergone
surgery or are a long-term
survivor, choosing the
correct product can aid
in healing and help you
regain your confidence.
Our team of Certified
Mastectomy Fitters, with
more than 25 years of
experience, will assist you
in finding just the right products for your needs. The Independence
Store, located at Cedar Community is a fully accredited Medicare
supplier, carrying a large selection of breast prostheses, bras, camisoles
and fillers. Call today to schedule a consultation with a certified fitter in
our dedicated, private fitting room! As part of Breast Cancer Awareness
Month, receive a free backpack with your October fitting!
For more information, contact the
Independence Store at 262.306.4269.
Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.,
Fridays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. or
Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. by appointment only
5595 County Road Z
West Bend, WI 53095
t: 262.306.4269  f: 262.306.4576
tf: 1.800.317.8899
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CEDAR VALLEY
ZENTANGLES AND
MINDFULNESS WITH JOYCE
BLOCK AND DON MCCOLLUM
Learn this unique art form of drawing repetitive
patterns as a way of meditation. The designs
develop into unique and beautiful art. Learn to
focus, relax your mind and boost your creative
confidence. When you create in a Zentangle way,
you can enter a state of relaxed focus in which
intuitive insights flow freely. This will differ from
other Zentangle classes in that a focus will be
made on the mindfulness/meditation advantages
of the Zentangle method.
Date: Saturday, Oct. 22
Time: 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Cost: $78 includes instruction, all supplies
and lunch.
PAINT, SIP, REPEAT
Join Camille Walters for this paint and wine
studio class. Have a glass of wine or soda, enjoy
being with friends and getting creative. Camille
offers step-by-step instruction anyone can do.
She demonstrates the painting so even if you can’t
draw a straight line you can do this. No previous
experience required.
Date: Thursday, Dec. 8
Time: 6 to 8:30 p.m.
Cost: $30 includes instruction, all supplies and
a glass of wine or soda.
SILK SCARF PAINTING “THE
NEXT STEP”
WATERCOLOR EXCITEMENT
WITH JOYCE EESLEY
Learn through demonstrations with ample
painting time. Joyce will focus on helping you
achieve exciting results using this fascinating and
addictive medium while gaining knowledge and
insights sharing tips and techniques.
Date: February 24, 25 and 26
Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily
Cost: Commuters, $120 includes lunch all three
days; overnighters, $270 includes two nights
stay and all meals. Supply list provided at time
of registration.
GESTURE DRAWING TWENTY MINUTE POSES
WITH STEVE GERHARTZ
Explore the essence of human poses. The human
figure has long been a traditional subject for
drawings and paintings. Not only is the subject
revered for its aesthetic qualities, but it also is a
welcome challenge for artists. The ever changing
positions and postures of the figure remove the
possibilities for formulas and force the artist to
focus on pure observational drawing. In this
workshop students will be drawing a live model
in twenty minute poses.
Date: Thursday, March 9
Time: 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Cost: $45. Supply list provided at time
of registration.
THE JOY OF PAINTING
In this workshop Kasia Drake-Hames will go a
step beyond just painting by adding stamping and
resist painting to create beautiful wearable works
of art. Each student will create three scarves. No
experience required.
Jim Lackner, certified Bob Ross instructor,
returns to guide you through the process of
painting your very own masterpiece with oils,
suitable for framing after just one class. No
previous experience required.
Date: Saturday, Feb. 11
Time: 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Cost: $55 includes all supplies, plus lunch in the
Cedar Valley dining room.
Date: Saturday, March 11
Time: 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Cost: $75 includes instruction, all supplies
and lunch.
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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HOME HEALTH, HOSPICE & PATHFINDERS
CHANGE IS IN THE WIND
Fall is a season for change. The colors of the leaves
change from green to golden and our days seem
to get shorter and shorter. Yes, fall is certainly
all about change! One fall change is the ability
for those of us over 65 to take a look at our
Medicare enrollment plans and make changes.
These changes can be made annually and only
between Saturday, Oct. 15 to Wednesday,
Dec. 7. Medicare allows changes to be made
only to Part D drug plans (medications) and
Part C plans (Medicare Advantage Plans). Many
consumers choose to keep their past coverage
without reviewing their options. This may be a
missed opportunity to review and revise coverage
to reflect any life changes that may have happened
over the past year.
If you have a new prescription for a medication
or a new medical diagnosis it is good practice to
review your current coverage. Formularies, which
are lists of what the Part drug plan will cover, are
always changing. Formularies can change because
a new generic drug is added to the list or because
the insurance company is making changes to the
medications they will cover. A review of your
current coverage allows YOU, the consumer,
to make good, educated decisions about your
insurance coverage.
Medicare
Supplemental
Plans are an addition to
regular Medicare. Remember,
Medicare will cover 80
percent of medical costs and
Kathy Weston
Director of Homeyour supplemental plan 20
and Communitypercent. Supplemental plans
Based Services
are an insurance plan where
your coverage will never
change. In other words, once
you choose a supplemental insurance, there are
very few exceptions that would allow you to
choose a different supplemental plan. Changes
should NOT be made without first consulting
with an expert!
Cedar Pathfinders has an expert you can consult
with to discuss your insurance plans. Please call
262.306.2691 and ask for Norah Koskovich,
our experienced Pathfinder’s social worker.
Norah will be available between October 15 and
December 7 and will offer you a complimentary
15-minute session where you can review your
current coverage and compare options for next
year. If you have any questions or concerns, ask
the expert.
Kathy Weston
Director of Home- and CommunityBased Services
Advantage Plans allow you to make changes
to your insurance annually. This time frame is
referred to as the Open Enrollment period. Fall
is a good time to review what your plan’s current
coverage is and compare it to other Advantage
Plans. Fall is also the time of year when Medicare
Advantage Plans update their current policy
holders on what next year’s coverage and costs
will be. During the open enrollment time, you
can choose a different Advantage Plan that may
offer you better coverage.
Cedar
home health  hospice  pathfinders
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NEWS YOU CAN USE
ENJOYING THE
SEASONS
It is always a bit challenging
for me to write the October
Kelli DeRuyter
newsletter
article.
Our
Administrator
summer season is so short
(or so it seems) and we face
the reality that winter is just around the corner.
Luckily, we have autumn to bring us the splendor
and beauty we eagerly await. Warm days, cool
nights and majestic colors appear right before
our eyes, just one of the blessings of living
and working at Cedar Community! We hope
you will take the time to enjoy the richness of
our surroundings!
As the holiday season approaches, we want to
make you aware that we will be planning our
Christmas holiday festivities a bit differently. Our
annual resident/family holiday parties will no
longer occur on the first Saturday of December.
Instead, we are planning more activities and gettogethers that will be spread out through the
holiday season and include events residents have
suggested. We are still in the planning phase of
these events but they may include cookie baking,
sing-a-longs and pictures with Santa, just to name
a few. These festive activities will be at various
times throughout the month so families will
have an opportunity to join their loved ones. We
are excited to make this change happen! Please
feel free to let us know any suggestions you may
have as we welcome fall but look forward to the
holiday season!
Kelli DeRuyter
Administrator
HOLIDAY PARTIES
The holidays are fast approaching. If you want
to have a get together with your family member
during the holiday season, we have rooms for
parties with up to 10 guests which are available
Monday through Friday between 4 and 8 p.m.
and on weekends from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. or
4 to 8 p.m. We also have a room which holds 45
people with a kitchen and is available from 10
a.m. to 2 p.m. or 4 to 8 p.m. These rooms are
by reservation only. To reserve a room, call the
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reception desk at 262.306.2100. First come, first
served. Rooms fill up fast.
PHARMACY Q&A
Q: How do generic products compare with brand
name products?
A: The Federal Drug Administration estimates
that eight out of 10 prescriptions are filled
with generic products saving consumers eight
to 10 billion dollars each year. In 1984 a law
was passed allowing generic manufacturers
the ability to submit abbreviated new drug
applications for approval to make therapeutic
equivalent versions of the brand product.
This act allowed the brand company patent
protection for 20 years before a generic
company could apply for an approval.
Once the patent time passes and no legal
issues are present the generic company
can apply to make and market a
therapeutically
equivalent
product.
A generic drug is approved if it meets the
following criteria. To be pharmaceutically
equivalent it must contain identical amounts
of the same active ingredient in the same
dosage form and route of administration. It
must meet applicable standards as it relates to
strength, quality, purity and identity. It must
be bioequivalent to the reference product
and adequately labeled and manufactured
in compliance with Good Manufacturing
Practice regulations. To be bioequivalent it
must compare to the brand name in adsorption
rates, including peak concentrations, and the
extent to which it occurs. Bioequivalency is
done by comparing drug adsorption rates.
The inactive ingredients may vary but do
not affect the efficacy of the product. The
government gives an “A” rating to equivalent
products. Products that are not equivalent are
given a “B” rating and may not be substituted.
The pharmacy is only allowed to substitute a
generic product for a brand product if it is “A”
rated. There are many “A” rated products for
certain brand products and they may all look
different. That is why your generic product
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may look different from time to time. Always
ask your pharmacist if you have any concerns.
Penny Biersach, RPh
Assistant Director of Pharmacy
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Donations may be made at any time. Deliver
your new or clean used items to the front desk or
the volunteer office at the main campus.
Volunteer opportunities are also available. One
incentive for being a volunteer for just two hours
per month is getting the inside track on new
inventory items. Contact Bonnie Amerling at
262.306.4218 or bamerling@cedarcommunity.
org for more information on becoming a Cedar
Closet volunteer.
Eloise Potter and Mary Miller
Cedar Closet Volunteers
Each year, Cedar Closet volunteers offer a style
show at the Top of the Ridge Restaurant featuring
clothing and other items for sale. This year the
show will be held on Thursday, April 27, 2017.
Save the date as tickets are limited.
GREEN TEAM TIPS
In most areas of our lives, the decisions we make and the actions we
take come with plusses and minuses. We weigh our options and make
our choices – often knowing there is a downside to our decision.
Even something as seemingly innocuous as getting our morning cup
of coffee has environmental effects. Those addicted to a morning cup
of Starbucks (or one of their competitors) know the price per cup is
high for getting a container of strong, flavorful brew. But not only is
the actual cost far higher than brewing your own coffee at home, from
an ecological viewpoint, each one of those caffeinated indulgences uses a
container that may not be recycled. In fact, if it’s Styrofoam, it won’t degrade
for centuries. Obviously for many, the taste and convenience override the negatives and thus the coffee
shops prosper.
What about those of us who brew at home? Many of us have switched to an individual brewing
machine. Keurig® was the first and is the most common name associated with this appliance but there
are numerous other brands that do the same thing. Again, there are plusses and minuses. The plusses
for these brewers are numerous – each cup is freshly brewed. If more than one person is involved, each
can select caffeine versus decaf and specific strengths and flavors of coffee used. People can also choose
tea or hot chocolate. Because beverages are brewed one cup at a time, a large pot of coffee doesn’t sit
around and turn into sludge and end up being thrown away. That also means the coffee in the K-cups®
is used more efficiently. However, there are some negatives to using these machines. One is again the
cost. A cup brewed in a Keurig-type machine does not come close to the cost of a coffee house brew, but
at 55 to 95 cents per K-cup, they’re still more expensive than a percolated cup of coffee. But the major
environmental negative, and the one that has gotten the most attention, is that those K-cups – more
than 10 billion each year – are not recyclable. (One estimate is that if laid end-to-end, many little cups
would circle the Earth more than eight times. The great majority of the pods end up in landfills. So no
matter which option we choose, there are environmental effects. On a hopeful note, Keurig has said it
will create a recyclable/reusable K-cup by 2020.
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INDEPENDENT LIVING
ENJOY LIVE MUSIC
Featured this month for music at the Top of the
Ridge Restaurant Saturdays from 5 to 6 p.m.:
Saturday, Oct. 1: Disklavier Player
Piano selections
Saturday, Oct. 8: Disklavier Player
Piano selections
Saturday, Oct. 15: Sweetest Day Event
tickets available at Cedar
Ridge reception desk
Saturday. Oct. 22: Vera Kuckuk
Piano selections
Saturday, Oct. 29: Callie Olinski
Piano selections
NATURE TRAIL BUG RIDES
Open to all Cedar Ridge and Village residents.
Call to reserve your spot for a ride. For the Monday
ride, contact Frank Laycock, 262.334.4932.
For the Thursday ride, contact Jim Stuettgen,
262.353.3012.
Date: Mondays
Time: 10 a.m.
Date: Thursdays
Time: 3 p.m.
later changed careers and became a systems
analyst (computer programmer) employed at
JCPenney for almost 30 years.
Eva obtained a master’s degree in journalism.
She has taught journalism at various universities
and has been a reporter. She has published four
books and numerous articles. Eva continues to
teach memoir writing classes. See her website at
evarumpfwrites.com.
They adopted and raised four children, living
in Milwaukee’s Sherman Park neighborhood
for 22 years. They also lived in Missouri, Texas
and California. They now enjoy their five
grandchildren who all live in Wisconsin.
The Rumpfs love to travel and have participated
in 20 Road Scholar tours. The most exotic trip
was to southern Africa last fall. Bill visited his
brother in Hamburg, Germany in 1989, the year
the Berlin Wall was torn down. He brought back
several pieces of the wall. Eva once attended a
three-week Road Scholar French immersion class
in Quebec City, Canada speaking only French.
They love animals, especially cats, and they have
two, Dusty and Gris-gris. Eva’s passion is writing.
She says she has always been a writer, starting
when she was five years old.
Gladys Sachse
North Village
Location: Leaving from the Cedar Bay
West carport
HIDDEN TALENTS AT
CEDAR COMMUNITY
Bill and Eva Rumpf moved to Kettle Heights at
Cedar Community not only to retire, but to be
close to nature. Living here, they enjoy nature in
all its forms. They have also been able to follow
their many interests including writing, teaching,
music, gardening, birdwatching, reading and
playing Bridge. Bill leads a bird walk through the
Village every Tuesday morning.
Eva was born and raised in New Orleans. Bill was
born in Missouri and grew up in Pennsylvania.
They both attended Elmhurst College in Illinois
where they met. He studied for the ministry in
the United Church of Christ at Eden Seminary
and served a church in Menomonee Falls. He
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PARTY BRIDGE
Party Bridge for Ridge and Village residents
is held the first Wednesday of each month at
the Top of the Ridge Restaurant. A set menu
luncheon is served at noon, followed by the
Bridge games. Cost of luncheon is payable
on the date of event. A sign-up sheet is placed
at the bulletin board on the second to the last
Wednesday of the month and remains there
until the following Wednesday. If you have any
questions or wish to cancel your reservation,
please contact Judy Stubbe 262.306.4979 or
Madelynn Miezio, 262.334.1194. Any Ridge
or Village resident who plays Bridge is welcome
to join us for a pleasant afternoon of socializing.
The next Party Bridge day is Wednesday, Oct. 5.
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INDEPENDENT LIVING
THE MUSIC MAN
Spotlight Productions
Sponsored by the Village SAE Committee
Date: Friday, Oct. 7 and 14
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Date: Saturday, Oct. 8 and 15
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Date: Sunday, Oct. 9 and 16
Time: 1 p.m.
Location: West Bend High School Auditorium
Cost: $15 charged to your Cedar Community
account. Sign up through Monday, Oct. 3 at the
Village or Ridge bulletin boards. Please indicate
your date choice and carpool information on the
sign-up sheet. Tickets will be held at the theatre
ticket window. The doors open 45 minutes prior
to each performance. Seating is on a first come,
first served basis. No reserved seating. Carpools
will be arranged following the close of sign up.
Contact person: Sherry McElhatton,
262.306.4554
BIG CEDAR BLUEGRASS BAND
Generously donated by Al and Joan Steffes
The band performs instrumental as well as vocal
numbers with three- and four-part harmony;
even some ole time gospel.
Date: Saturday, Oct. 8
Time: 1:30 p.m.
Location: Cedar Ridge Grand Hall
VILLAGE SAE COFFEE HOUR
Cedar Lake Pharmacy, Open Forum
Non-perishable food items are collected for the
food pantry at each Coffee Hour.
Date: Friday, Oct. 14
Time: 9 a.m.
Location: Cedar Bay East Activity Room
“RIDERS IN THE SKY – A SALUTE
TO ROY ROGERS”
Sponsored by the Village SAE Committee
Date: Friday, Oct. 14
Time: 2 p.m.
Location: Schauer Arts Center, Hartford
Those signed up will receive a confirmation note
with ticket and carpool information.
Contact person: Sherry McElhatton,
262.306.4554 CEDAR CINEMA
“Steve Jobs”
Rated: R - Run time: 2 hours, 2minutes
Genre: Biography/Drama
Date: Tuesday, Oct. 18
Time: 2 p.m.
Location: Cedar Theatre
CEDAR CINEMA
“Miracles from Heaven”
Rated: PG – Run time: 1 hour, 49 minutes
Genre: Drama
Date: Thursday, Oct. 20
Time: 2 p.m.
Location: Cedar Ridge Grand Hall
MEN’S BREAKFAST
Our speaker this month is Dave Eigsti, Village
resident, who will speak on: “Experiencing an
Open Air Atomic Bomb Test.” To ensure an
accurate count for breakfast, please contact
Don Sorlie, 262.429.1040, Lowell Johnson,
262.353.3203, or the Top of the Ridge
Restaurant, 262.338.2812, with any lastminute changes.
Date: Friday, Oct. 21
Time: 8:30 a.m.
Location: Top of the Ridge Restaurant
Cost: $5 per person, payable that morning
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INDEPENDENT LIVING
VILLAGE SCREEN PARTY
Gather together for social time to meet and greet
your Village neighbors. Light refreshments and
beverages will be served.
Date: Wednesday, Oct. 26
Time: 4 to 6 p.m.
Location: Cedar Bay East Courtyard Kitchen
(Enter through the Cedar Bay East or main
entrance of the health and rehab center.)
WELCOME
Walt and Lucy Becker
moved to Cedar Ridge
Apartments in July from
their home in Cedarburg.
Wally lived in Cedarburg
since 1950 and Lucy
since 1927. They have
Walt and Lucy
been married for 66
Becker
years. Wally worked at
Koehler Insurance for 38
years. Lucy was a music teacher for Thiensville/
Mequon schools. The Beckers have four children,
six grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
They have traveled to many European countries,
the Caribbean and U.S. National Parks. Wally
enjoys traveling, reading, swimming and concerts
while Lucy enjoys reading, playing piano,
traveling, concerts and she hopes to get back to
swimming. They were familiar with Cedar Ridge
from friends who lived there and class reunions
that were celebrated there. “We really enjoy our
new apartment and are anxious to meet new
friends. We already appreciate the friendliness
and helpfulness of all we have met,” said Wally
and Lucy.
Saukville was home
to Elizabeth Feith for
over 60 years before
moving to Cedar Ridge
in August. She has been
married to John for 69
years. John lives at the
Elizabeth Feith
Cottages. Elizabeth was
a homemaker and John
was in the insurance industry in Milwaukee.
They have three children, seven grandchildren
and three great grandchildren.
Keith and Marilyn
Ruesch moved into a
Village home in August
after 14 years in their
Hartford home. They
have been married for 50
years. Keith worked as a
barber in the Brown Deer
Keith and Marilyn
Ruesch
area and Marilyn worked
in food service. They
have two children and four grandchildren. Keith
enjoys yard work and Marilyn enjoys cooking
and reading. Their favorite travel destination
was Jamaica. Both their parents lived at Cedar
Community. The Rueschs like the peaceful
environment and the friendly people no matter
where they go. They have lived in the Kettle
Moraine area for 38 years for its beauty.
Christel Schoen, Cedar Ridge
resident, stands in one of the
many gardens she has tended to at
Cedar Ridge. This one has special
meaning because it is in memory
of former resident Jan Petri. Many
residents enjoy the flowers and
are grateful for the beautiful views.
Thank you, Christel!
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INDEPENDENT LIVING
COME TO STRUM - UKULELE 101
Anyone who can do basic ukulele playing is welcome.
Bring your instruments (ready to play) and we can, as
a group, decide what we want the group to be. The
hope is for this to be a social, fun, learning opportunity.
We can learn pieces together and give folks a chance
to refresh a skill by playing with others, rather than a
lesson experience. “The ukulele was a souvenir for me.
After purchasing my first one in Honolulu and playing
around with it, I was hooked! I am self-taught and
during the last eight and a half years have played in
several venues in and around Cedar Community with
my buddy Darrel Nonhof. The ukulele is a fun way to
make music, enjoy music and have a great time with
friends. I want to share what I know about this little
instrument and to encourage others to have fun with it.
Let’s strum together,” said Carrie Skibinski.
Date: Thursday, Oct. 27
Time: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Location: Cedar Ridge Music Room
Cost: Free
Group leader: Carrie Skibinski, volunteer
CALENDAR OF WORSHIP
Ecumenical
The Cottages
Mondays, 10 a.m.
CLHRC
Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m.
(Celebration Room)
CBE
Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m.
(Activity Room)
Cedar Ridge Tuesdays, 1:30 p.m.
(Grand Hall)
Cedar Landing Tuesdays, 3 p.m.
CBW
Tuesdays, 3:15 p.m.
(Fellowship Room)
Catholic Mass
CLHRC/CBE 1st, 3rd and 4th Wed.,
10:30 a.m.
(Celebration Room)
CBW
Mondays, 3:30 p.m.
(Fellowship Room)
Cedar Ridge 1st Friday, 10 a.m.
(Grand Hall)
Catholic Rosary
CLHRC/CBE 2nd and 4th Mon.,
7:15 p.m.
(Celebration Room)
3rd Tues., 11 a.m.
CBE
(Meditation Room)
Hearing Evaluations
Hi Health Innovations,
A United Health Group Business
Dates: Oct. 6,13, 21, 27 and 28
Time: Call to 855.523.9355 to
schedule an appointment
Location: 1st Floor
North Education
1st Wed., 1:30 p.m. CBW
(Fellowship Room)
Cedar Ridge Thursdays, 10 a.m.
(Grand Hall)
Episcopal
CBW
2nd Mon., 1:30 p.m.
(Fellowship Room)
Lutheran
2nd Wed., 10:15 a.m.
CLHRC
(Celebration Room)
CBW
2nd Wed., 9 a.m.
(Fellowship Room)
2nd Wed., 10:15 a.m. CBE
(Celebration Room)
Cedar Ridge
3rd Wed., 1 p.m.
(first floor so. conf. rm.)
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CEDAR LANDING
LOOKING FORWARD TO FALL COLORS
Summer is winding down at Cedar Bay
Elkhart Lake. The last of our vegetables
are being harvested and residents
continue to enjoy the last few warm
days soaking up the sun on our back
patio. We look forward to enjoying the
beautiful fall colors that only Elkhart
Lake and the Kettle Moraine can offer
in the weeks to come.
Welcome new staff members,
Taylor Perronne and Tami Langenfeld!
Frances Thiesenhusen and Mary Frisch
enjoy spending time on the patio.
CEDAR BAY
Helen Mills moved to
Cedar Bay East in July
after living at Cedar
Ridge for 15 years. She
was a housewife and
raised three children,
two boys and one
girl. Helen has five
Helen Mills
grandchildren and three
great grandchildren. She has traveled to Ireland,
Hong Kong and throughout the U.S. She lists her
hobbies as decorating her house. Helen enjoys
the food and friendliness of Cedar Bay.
Francis Mlsna moved
to Cedar Bay West in
July from the Saukville
area. He worked for a
trucking company in
Milwaukee.
Francis
has three children; one
Francis Mlsna
passed away at birth and
one from cancer. He has
four grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
Francis has traveled to Alaska, Brazil (he had a
foreign exchange student from there), Mexico,
Germany, Switzerland, Italy and Arizona where
he spent 17 years. He has enjoyed fishing in
Canada, moose hunting in Alaska, bird hunting
and golfing. He likes living at Cedar Bay and
enjoys all the activities.
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After living in West Bend
for 15 years, Frank Sheets
made the move to Cedar
Bay West in July. He
worked in maintenance
for a company in
Saukville. Frank has
enjoyed traveling to
Frank Sheets
Canada, Mexico and all
over the U.S. His hobbies include bird watching
and he belongs to the Audubon Society.
Hartford was home to
Elizabeth St. George for
10 years before moving
to Cedar Bay West in
June. She was married
to Robert for 63 years
before he passed away
Elizabeth St. George last year. Elizabeth is a
mother of six and worked
for Milwaukee Public Schools. She has nine
grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
She enjoys quilting and has traveled to Florida,
Arizona, Michigan and Illinois. Elizabeth likes
the friendly people at Cedar Bay and the comfort
of a new home!
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masquerade ball
Join the carnival at the 43rd Annual Benefit Gala. Jazz yourself
up with colorful beads, boas and masks. Choose your mask
and wear it well. Your true identity no one can tell. Parade
around three floors and float from lavish appetizers, to a
sit-down feast and decadent desserts. (Maybe a king cake!)
March on over to the silent and live auction, wine and spirit
pull, 50/50 raffle and live music by Mr. Lucky Syndicate 15-piece band. Enjoy the revelry at the Mardi Gras Masquerade
Ball. Don’t let this event flash by, reserve your spot today!
Saturday, November 5, 2016
6 to 10:30 p.m.
Cedar Ridge Apartments, 113 Cedar Ridge Drive, West Bend
Reservations: $75 per person
To buy your tickets, visit
http://www.cedarcommunity.org/give.html.
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THE COTTAGES
Resident of the month!
Emily Schuster
Emily Schuster was married to Howard
and they had three girls. She also has four
grandchildren and a few great grandchildren
and enjoys every minute when they are
together. When she is not with her girls and
grandkids she likes to attend weekly chapel,
devotion services and Bingo. When there is
music, she loves to come listen and is always
there tapping her feet. We welcome Emily to
the Cottages.
A design like no other!
“The Cottages’ environment has prompted more residents to become involved and active on a daily basis.
Some are happier and more alert and even going on outings when they haven’t in the past,”
Michelle Walsh, the Cottages Administrator
. 160 beautiful acres
. Cottage residences arranged in intimate neighborhoods
. Charming “front porch” designs
EQUAL HOUSING
OPPORTUNITY
. Private European-style
bathrooms/showers
. Dedicated activities coordinators
and specially trained staff
cedar-run.org
. Bright, open concept
. Alzheimer’s Foundation of
America Excellence in Care®
Dementia Program of Distinction
Call
262.306.4299 to
schedule a tour!
HEALTH AND REHAB CENTER
“BIG CITY BLUEGRASS BAND”
Come join us and enjoy the great music.
We will also be starting our scenic fall color
rides on the households and harvest parties.
Date: Monday, Oct. 31
Time: 3:15 to 4:15 p.m.
Location: Celebration room
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SHARE PIZZA SALE
Pizzas made fresh by SHARE members and friends
All pizzas are 12", thin crust!
Mix and match six or more pizzas,
get $1 off your total order!
Cheese $4.50
Cheese and Sausage $5
Cheese and Pepperoni $5
Cheese, Mushroom and Sausage $5.50
Veggie $7
(black olives, green peppers, onions,
mushrooms, cheddar and mozzarella cheese)
Deluxe $8
(sausage, pepperoni, black olives, green peppers, onions,
mushrooms, cheddar and mozzarella chese)
Orders will be taken Sunday, Oct. 9 – Wednesday, Oct. 19.
All orders must be prepaid. Make checks payable to Cedar
Community. Return form and payment to Customer Relations, Cedar
Bay West, Elkhart Lake or Cedar Ridge. Sale is open to the public.
Pick up is Thursday, Oct. 27 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. in the
hallway near the kitchen of the health and rehab center.
If you would like to help make pizzas on Wednesday, Oct. 26 starting at
3 p.m. until done, please contact the volunteer office at 262.306.4218 or
email [email protected]. Your support of SHARE helps
to fund programs and activities such as the summer employee party,
scholarships, Gifts of Joy, door prizes at Staff Appreciation and the
Cedar Community Outstanding Employee Award.
SHARE (Staff Helping All Residents and Employees) promoting
Cedar Community as a great place to work and live
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