Alzheimers Archive
Cedar Community is primary sponsor for this year’s Amazing Ride for Alzheimer’s
Author: Judy Steffes | Categories: Alzheimers, Amazing Ride for Alzheimer's, Event, Washington County, West Bend No comments
August 20, 2020 – Washington County, WI – The annual Amazing Ride for Alzheimer’s is currently under way with WCI editor Judy Steffes pedaling through beautiful Washington County and beyond. Cedar Community is the primary sponsor for this year’s Amazing Ride for Alzheimer’s. Your partnership in this event will
Cedar Community is primary sponsor for this year’s Amazing Ride for Alzheimer’s
Author: Judy Steffes | Categories: Alzheimers, Amazing Ride for Alzheimer's, Event, Washington County, West Bend No comments
August 14, 2020 – Washington County, WI – The annual amazing ride for Alzheimer’s has officially commenced with a swift pedal by Judy Steffes through Washington County. Your partnership in this event will help to provide unique events and special activities for seniors at Cedar Community – right in
A tribute to my father Al Steffes
July 19, 2019 – West Bend, WI – In June 2016 I wrote a story about my father who had Alzheimer’s and painted a picture about how it affected our family. The story below talks about our time going to rummage sales and how I borrowed 57 cents for
MOWA to host seniors with memory care issues on March 26
Washington Co., WI – The Museum of Wisconsin Art in West Bend has a completely free program for adults with memory loss and their caregivers, SPARK! This week the program will welcome a class of kindergarteners! Designed for people with memory loss and their caregivers, SPARK! is a free monthly
MOWA to host seniors with memory care issues on March 26
Washington Co., WI – The Museum of Wisconsin Art in West Bend has a completely free program for adults with memory loss and their caregivers, SPARK! This week the program will welcome a class of kindergarteners! Designed for people with memory loss and their caregivers, SPARK! is a free monthly
Amazing Ride for Alzheimer’s 2018 is underway
June 29, 2018 – West Bend, WI – The 2018 Amazing Ride for Alzheimer’s is officially underway. This year’s tour takes us to Whitefish Point, Michigan and the Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum. My 15-year-old niece Audrey is my sidekick. This is the first time in a long time
VIDEO | Audrey Steffes Kicks Off Amazing Ride for Alzheimer’s From Milwaukee
Author: Judy Steffes | Categories: Amazing Ride for Alzheimer's, Washington County, West Bend No comments
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Photo gallery from the 2017 Walk to End Alzheimer’s
Sept. 24, 2017 – West Bend, WI – A very large turnout this year in West Bend for the annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s at Regner Park. A light breeze blew through the crowd and sent colorful tribute flowers twirling. “We are absolutely delighted Washington County supports
Steffes shares secret annex to Anne Frank house
Author: Hope Sanders | Categories: Alzheimers, Amazing Ride for Alzheimer's, Washington County, West Bend No comments
July 13, 2017 – Amsterdam, Netherlands – As The Amazing Ride for Alzheimer’s begins to wind down, Judy spends time touring the Anne Frank house.
Eel, the other white meat: Will she or won’t she?
Author: Hope Sanders | Categories: Alzheimers, Amazing Ride for Alzheimer's, Washington County, West Bend No comments
July 7, 2017 – Netherlands – Judy Steffes is currently in Volendam, a fishing town in northeast Holland that has streets set up “labyrinth” style.
On to Delft and original hand-painted pottery
Author: Hope Sanders | Categories: Alzheimers, Amazing Ride for Alzheimer's, Washington County, West Bend No comments
July 2, 2017 – Delft, Netherlands – Judy Steffes biked from Monster to Delft where she witnessed the painting of original Delft pottery and more unusual pieces as well as attending a Mass in a Dutch church. Read more about today’s ride at imthebikewriter.blogspot.com
VIDEO | De Plucktuin means ‘pick your own flowers.’
Author: Hope Sanders | Categories: Alzheimers, Amazing Ride for Alzheimer's, Washington County, West Bend No comments
July 2, 2017 – Monster, Netherlands – Judy Steffes has arrived in Monster at a “pick your own” nursery. One of the owners, Marja, explains the history of the “Passion flower” in the video below. See more photos and read more travel adventure at imthebikewriter.blogspot.com
VIDEO: Cello Busker in Den Hague
Author: Hope Sanders | Categories: Alzheimers, Amazing Ride for Alzheimer's, Washington County No comments
June 30, 2017 – Den Hague, Netherlands – Cycling the Netherlands to fund raise for Alzheimer’s programs at Cedar Campus in West Bend, Judy Steffes stopped at the Prison museum, or Gevangenpoort. There was a woman outside the entrance of the prison playing a cello. Read more HERE.
Golden earring = burial insurance
Author: Hope Sanders | Categories: Alzheimers, Amazing Ride for Alzheimer's, Washington County, West Bend No comments
June 30, 2017 – Katwijk, Netherlands – On the road, cycling across the Netherlands on The Amazing Ride for Alzheimers, Judy Steffes shares, “Tried to get to several communities today just to get some miles under my belt. While the maps are great and very detailed, my cartography skills
PHOTO GALLERY: Knocking Holland windmill off bucket list
Author: Hope Sanders | Categories: Alzheimers, Amazing Ride for Alzheimer's, Washington County, West Bend No comments
June 28, 2017 – Leiden, Holland – The De Valk, or The Falcon, is a tower mill that dates to 1743. It is seven floors in all and used to be home to the miller’s family and even a cow or two. If you’ve ever wanted to tour a real
Sorry, Wisconsin, no cheese for YOU
Author: Hope Sanders | Categories: Alzheimers, Amazing Ride for Alzheimer's, Washington County 1 Comment
June 28, 2017 – Netherlands – Due to the current inclement weather, Judy Steffes has stayed planted in Leiden. A visit with the “cheeseman” as well as a trip to the local market made for a colorful day. Read more and view today’s photos as well as the “cheeseman”
Have faith in God but lock your bike
Author: Hope Sanders | Categories: Alzheimers, Amazing Ride for Alzheimer's, Washington County, West Bend No comments
June 27, 2017 – Judy Steffes, WCI editor, is currently on a bicycle tour in the Netherlands raising funds for Alzheimer’s programs at local Cedar Community. Today Steffes rode into Leiden and got pretty close to a number of bee hives, climbed a four-story spiral staircase and shared other
Simon, Sam and riding the bike trail – the things you can see.
June 26, 2017 – Netherlands – Judy Steffes finished off her first day cycling from the airport in Amsterdam to Lisse. Along the way she met youngsters Simon and Sam who enjoyed a little silly conversation. Roadside fields of flowers, the proverbial windmill and much more in today’s photo
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