by Sarah Malchow | Oct 2, 2026 | Inside Cedar, Life at Cedar
For the Baumgartner family, Cedar Community has been part of their story for decades. What began with Ralph and Ruth Baumgartner planning ahead for their future eventually became a lasting family connection spanning independent living, memory care, skilled nursing,...
by Sarah Malchow | Sep 29, 2026 | Inside Cedar, People & Purpose
For Joanne Bodien, Cedar Community has been part of her life for more than four decades. She first came to Cedar in 1984 as a physical therapist, eventually helping grow rehabilitation services and serving in healthcare leadership. Years later, she experienced those...
by Sarah Malchow | Sep 25, 2026 | Inside Cedar, Life at Cedar
More adults 55 and better are choosing senior living communities earlier, not because they have to move, but because they want more connection, convenience, wellness, and freedom in their everyday lives. Instead of waiting until a health event or other life change...
by Sarah Malchow | Sep 23, 2026 | Inside Cedar, Life at Cedar
After 49 years of marriage, Alan and Jean Hilgeman are enjoying two very different ways of living. Their home at St. John’s on the Lake keeps them connected to the energy and amenities of downtown Milwaukee, while their home at Cedar Community offers trails, nature,...
by Sarah Malchow | Sep 22, 2026 | Inside Cedar, Life at Cedar
On Monday mornings at Cedar Community’s Cedar Ridge Campus, a group of residents gathers around tables in the Bistro to flatten, cut, knot, and crochet plastic grocery bags into sleeping mats for people experiencing homelessness. They call themselves the “Bag Ladies,”...
by Sarah Malchow | Sep 18, 2026 | Inside Cedar, Life at Cedar
Every Wednesday, Mary Stodola’s apartment at Cedar Community’s Cedar Ridge Campus fills with laughter, conversation, and memories as her siblings gather for lunch. For the Baldus family, the weekly tradition is more than a standing date. It’s an opportunity to stay...
