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Regular Contributions
5 From the President
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7 From the CEO
8 From the Editor
12 From the Branches : MHADRTA
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Family Features
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Outdoor Family Adventures |
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Not Your Usual Family |
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15 Proust : Léo Richer
22 Gardening : The Best-Tasting Lettuce of Winter
56 In Memoriam
58 ARTA Bookshelf
Specials
14 Second Wind 2022 Report
14 Steppin ’ Out 2023 Announcement
16 Highlights of the 2022 ARTA AGM
24 Travel : Irish Pubs — Music , Stories , History , and Fun
40 Travel : Why Visit Cambodia Now ?
48 Flood the Rink ! I ’ m Lacing Up My Skates !
30 Fifteen Family Reunions 32 Spirituality and Wellness : Family History 34 Teaching : A Family Affair 38 Miss Mémé : Fun with Grandsons 42 My Mom : Heart of the Prairie 46 Teachers in My Family
On the Cover :
Turn to page 30 to read more about how Ruby Okamura became part of a family rich in history and tradition .
Photo by Virginia Quist .
From Our Committees
9 Communications : 2023 Photo Contest Announcement
10 Health Benefits : Changes to the Plans
26 Governance : 2022 Scholarship Recipients
29 Communications : 2021 Writing Contest Second Place Flash Fiction
36 Pension & Financial Wellness : The Discussion : Finances , Death , and Family
45 Wellness : 2022 Wellness Challenge Results
50 Wellness : Musings About Family
From Our Partners
44 ARTCF : Where Needed Most : Housing , Health Care , and ESL
51 TW : How Much Are Your Belongings Worth
52 HumanaCare : Seniors ’ Mental Health
54 Allianz : Family Holidays