for memory care, the basement was set up like a museum to replicate the very early days in health care. She said the “pole barn” (one of the maintenance buildings) was full of donated antiques. She worked with other volunteers to wash and clean the furniture, and helped organize the Heritage House Museum and Ye Olde School on the Cedar Lake Campus. There is an old pump organ in the Heritage House that Cedar Community resident Juanita Ruh played, and she remembers seeing mice run away as she pumped. After the Kaspers retired, they moved to Florida for 10 years until they came back to West Bend to live at Cedar Community’s independent living apartments. During the winters they lived in Lillian, Alabama for 10 years. Barbara and her husband were both active volunteers and got to know a lot of people at Cedar Community, helping with activities in the skilled nursing and assisted living. Roland drove the van
to shuttle residents shopping and to appointments. They took many bus trips with tour groups to places in the United States. She couldn’t pick a favorite place, but decided she particularly liked the seasons in Tennessee as their average winter snowfall is only seven inches. She enjoyed time with her family, doing crafts, and sewing, but as the family grew up, she enjoyed volunteering, and doing activities with and getting to know the residents. She looks forward to continuing to volunteer after the COVID-19 restrictions are lifted. Being with people brings her the most joy. Gladys Sachse Resident, Cedar Community Independent Living
Lighting the bridge
Independent living residents Dave and Jan Braby generously donated funds they inherited from a relative to light up Cedar Community’s covered bridge located at the Cedar Lake Campus. They felt it was a great way to honor that friendship.
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