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Regular Contributions
5 From the President
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7 From the CEO
9 From the Editor
12 From the Branches : SWARTA , MHADRTA , and WCRTA
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42 Gardening : Cucumbers for all Occasions
56 In Memoriam
58 ARTA Bookshelf
Specials
15 Steppin ’ Out 2024 : Save the Date
Dreams for the Future
14 Wellness : Hope Springs Eternal
21 ARTCF : Supporting the Future of Seniors in Alberta
25 The World as I See It by Brush and Pen : Life ' s Next Chapter
26 Volunteering : Rainbow of Hope for Children in Ghana
28 Old School : Life in Analog
30 Volunteering : Building a New Future — With a Little Help
34 Fitness : Spring into Biking 36 Volunteering : Friends of Barrón
38 The Practice of Hope : How to Cultivate Hope for the Future
50 Retirement Dreams and Aspirations
On the Cover :
ARTA members Al and Barb Borkent have led a refugee committee for over eight years , sponsoring three families — now permanent residents — with another on the way . Read all about it starting on page 30 .
Photo by Virginia Quist
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Travel | Fitness : Walking Swiss Style
18 Travel | Fitness : The Nahanni Revisited
22 Travel : Maya Sunshine
40 Wellness | Fitness : Yoga and the Art of Healthy Aging
49 Take Charge of Your Health with the MyARTA Health Hub
From Our Committees
10 Health Benefits : New Meds for Diabetes and Weight Loss
32 Pension & Financial Wellness : Dreaming of the Right Financial Advisor
33 Governance : 2024 Scholarships
44 Communications : 2023 Writing Contest
45 First Place Travel Vignette
46 First Place Flash Fiction
48 First Place Poetry
51 Communications : 2024 Photo Contest
From Our Partners
53 Orbit : Are Your Identity and Cyber Security at Risk ?
54 HumanaCare : Better Nights , Brighter Days : How to Improve Your Sleep