SERVING GENERATIONS —YESTERDAY,

TODAY, AND TOMORROW

Cedar Community’s legacy began with the generosity of one man’s gift of land and one man’s vision to serve others. On April 29, 1953, William Koehl donated his property overlooking Big Cedar Lake to the United Church of Christ to serve the elderly. In 1957, Cedar Community opened its rst nursing home on that property. That gift began a legacy. Today we have grown to be the region’s largest faith-based, not-for-pro t senior living community. From that 98 acres of farmland, Cedar Community has grown to more than 550 acres on ve campuses with over 400 team members, 300 volunteers, and 900 residents. We have and continue to provide life-enhancing relationships, services, and environments for our friends and neighbors as they enjoy, explore, and embrace their best lives.

U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT NAMES CEDAR COMMUNITY A 2023-24 BEST INDEPENDENT LIVING

Cedar Community has once again been recognized by U.S. News & World Report on its Best Independent Living list. This year, U.S. News rated each community on several criteria, including resident and family members’ satisfaction with safety, care, community management, and sta ; value; and other services and amenities provided by the community. Only 43 percent of the communities that U.S. News evaluated earned a “Best” rating.

“Cedar Community is the region’s largest faith-based, nonpro t senior living community— providing servant leadership for 70 years. We are proud to be recognized as a leader among our peer organizations, o ering retirement living at its nest with team members who provide exemplary service each and every day,” says Sarah Malchow, chief administrative o cer. U.S. News evaluated nearly 4,000 communities in one or more of the following categories: independent living, assisted living, memory care, and continuing care retirement. U.S. News awards the designation of Best Senior Living only to those communities that satisfy U.S. News’ statistical assessment of performance on consumer satisfaction surveys administered between April 2022 and November 2022, re ecting the viewpoints of more than 200,000 current residents and family members of residents living in thousands of senior living communities nationwide.

Judy Phillips Influencers In Aging Award Winner

Congratulations, Sue Schickert, on winning the Judy Phillips In uencers in Aging Award from Interfaith Caregivers of Washington County. Sue began her career at Cedar Community in 1976 as a certi ed nursing assistant, advancing to licensed practical nurse in 1980. She has dedicated her career to caring for older adults with dignity and compassion providing best-in-class resident care. Sue has positively impacted many residents and team members with her passion and commitment to our mission.

Cedar Community is pleased to announce that its marketing team are the recipients of a national Aster Award for healthcare marketing and advertising for 2023 winning a Silver award and placing in the top 12 percent in the nation.

“Cedar Community is honored to be recognized in marketing and advertising in one of the largest and most respected national/ international competitions of its kind. To be recognized is truly an honor and testament to the hard work and dedication of our marketing team,” says Sarah Malchow, chief administrative o cer.

Join us for a weekend of fun and entertainment!

Roots and Branches Gardens of West Bend Tour

Cedar Community’s Cedar Ridge Campus, 113 Cedar Ridge Drive, West Bend, is excited to announce its participation in this year’s Roots and Branches Garden Tour. The event will be held Saturday, July 15, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sunday, July 16, from noon to 3 p.m. Tours of our independent living apartments will be available to the public. Call 262.338.4615 now to schedule your tour on Saturday, July 15 between 9 a.m. and noon.

Summer Concert Series 2023

Third Tuesday of the Month | 6–8 p.m.

Generations’ Patio | 1500 Douglas Drive, Plymouth

Featuring:

Pic a Deli Brat Fry

Dancing

50/50 Ra e

Polka · 50s and 60s Hits · Jazz · Classic Acoustic sponsored by:

FREE FUN FOR ALL AGES!

July 18

BELLE MUSIK

Donation to Growing

Generations: Drawing paper and art supplies

August 15

BRENT BEL & THE BOYS

Donation to Resource Center: Children’s books, Ziplock® baggies, beach balls, Play-Doh® , tempera paint, and tennis balls

September 19

II COOL

Donation to Safe Harbor: Men’s/women’s deodorant and body lotion, women’s shaving cream and razors, sunscreen, and after suncare

This year’s awards announcement marks the fth Aster Award for Cedar Community’s Live More magazine. Live More is published quarterly, and is entirely written, edited, and designed by Managing Editor Carrie Sturn, Creative Director Cyndi Frohmader, and Executive Editor Sarah Malchow.

The Aster Awards is an elite program recognizing outstanding healthcare professionals for excellence in their advertising and marketing e orts for over 20 years.

The 2023 Aster Awards received entries from across the entire United States as well as abroad. All entries are reviewed by a panel of industry experts cedarcommunity.org and are scored on multiple criteria with a possibility of 100 percent. Participants’ entries compete against similar-sized organizations in their speci c groups and categories.

Judging criteria included creativity, layout and design, functionality, message e ectiveness, production quality, and overall appeal and execution.

“Many agencies and organizations continued to step up and o ered incredible communications that were both informative and creative. Our hats o to everyone for amazing entries,” said Melinda Lucas, Aster Awards program coordinator.