Cedar Valley Center, Cedar Community’s retreat center located on Hwy D, is now offering spa services. The Spa at Cedar Valley offers an exciting array of pampering services enhanced by the peaceful, 100-acre setting, offering an outdoor labyrinth, nature trails and natural serenity.

In May, Cedar Valley welcomed Madeline “Maggie” Hudson, certified massage therapist, who will be providing spa services as well as managing the spa. Hudson attended and graduated from the Wisconsin School of Massage Therapy in Germantown. She is state certified, nationally certified and is also a member of the International Massage Association. Hudson offers deep tissue, relaxation, sports, chair and “comfort-touch” massage. In her spare time, Hudson volunteers at the Kathy Hospice where she offers “comfort-touch” massage to patients and their families.  

The Spa at Cedar Valley is an ideal relaxation destination at a time when many can’t afford the time or money for a cross-country getaway. The new spa offers everything from relaxation and stone massage to deep tissue and sports massage. Finish up with a made-to-order smoothie, signature home-made granola, hummus and crackers or wine and chocolate! The spa can accommodate single personal retreats or group pampering sessions. In July, guests can enjoy body wraps and scrubs with their massage.

Book now for a one-of-a-kind experience you can feel good about on so many levels: It’s affordable, nearby and proceeds help benefit Cedar Community residents. Call the Spa at Cedar Valley at 262.629.9202 for a brochure or to schedule an appointment.

Cedar Valley, a division of Cedar Community, is nestled in the Kettle Moraine, located on a 100-acre property, featuring 24 overnight guest rooms and conference rooms with a country-styled dining room and homemade meals. Cedar Valley Center is a great getaway location for personal use, business and religious retreats and family reunions.

For more information on Cedar Valley, visit their website at www.cedarvalleycenter.org.

Cedar Community is pleased to announce that, beginning in May, two prominent Wisconsin neurologists will begin holding office hours at the Cedar Lake Health and Rehabilitation Center’s clinical areas at 5595 County Road Z in West Bend. Board-certified neurologist Paul A. Nausieda, MD, president of the Wisconsin Institute of Neurological and Sleep Disorders, and Gary J. Leo, DO, also board-certified in neurology and associate medical director of the institute, will begin seeing current and new neurology patients the second and fourth Wednesday of each month from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in rented clinic space at Cedar Haven Rehabilitation Services above Main Street Mall.

Drs. Nausieda and Leo are independent physicians specializing in Parkinson’s disease, sleep and movement disorders at the Regional Parkinson Center at Aurora Sinai Medical Center in Milwaukee. Parkinson’s disease is a chronic and slowly progressive neurological condition associated with the deterioration of nerve cells in the part of the brain that controls muscle movement. Dr. Nausieda said many of his patients with Parkinson’s, multiple sclerosis and other neurological disorders in the Washington, Dodge and Fond du Lac county areas, as well as those residing at Cedar Community, would benefit from seeing him closer to their own home, and he was looking for additional clinic space. Cedar Community’s excellent reputation and quality care made it an ideal choice, he said.

In addition to services such as outpatient and inpatient physical, occupational and speech therapy for those with Parkinson’s disease, Cedar Community also offers educational programs and monthly Multiple Sclerosis and Parkinson’s Disease Support Groups. 

To schedule an appointment with Drs. Nausieda or Leo, call the Wisconsin Institute of Neurological and Sleep Disorders at 414.219.7450.

Local bands and musicians looking for more exposure now have an opportunity to perform throughout the year thanks to Cedar Ridge Apartments, a division of Cedar Community, a not-for-profit, continuum of care provider for adults age 62 and better.

“This is a wonderful opportunity for fledgling performers to gain experience before an enthusiastic audience,” said Paula Hader, wellness and lifestyle coordinator at Cedar Ridge. “Experienced groups who want to volunteer to share their talents with older adults also find the experience extremely rewarding,” she said. Popular genres among Cedar Ridge’s active, independent residents include classical instrumental or vocal musicians, jazz, Big Band, country, ‘50s rock, choral groups, quartets, Broadway revues, “and everything in between,” Hader said.

Cedar Ridge recently completed a renovation which added four new performance venues, each with a unique atmosphere: Performance Square features a small stage and seats up to 100 lecture-style; the Grand Hall accommodates 144 people on round tables and up to 200 in lecture-style seating. For a more intimate experience, the Bistro bar seats 12 and the Club Room seats 35 listeners at tables. Cedar Ridge’s Top of the Ridge Restaurant also hosts musical entertainment.

Groups will be scheduled throughout the year, and performances can be open to the public. To receive a registration form or for more information on volunteering to perform, please contact Bonnie Amerling, volunteer coordinator at (262).306.4128 or email bamerling@cedarcommunity.org. 

Cedar Community also offers the following support groups for friends, families, caregivers and anyone affected by the following diagnoses: Alzheimer’s and Related Dementia Support Group meets the second Wednesday of each month at 1 p.m. in the Cedar Bay West Community Room; Low Vision Support Group meets the fourth Wednesday of each month at 1:30 p.m. in the Cedar Ridge Education Room; Parkinson’s Support Group meets the third Monday of each month at 1 p.m. in the Cedar Ridge Education Room; Bereavement Support Group meets the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the Cedar Ridge Grand Hall; Cancer Support Group meets the third Friday of each month at 1 p.m. in the Cedar Ridage Terrace Room; and Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Support Group meets the third Wednesday of each month at noon in the Top of the Ridge Restaurant at Cedar Ridge.