TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ARTA supports an engaged lifestyle after retirement through member-centred services , advocacy , communication , wellness and leadership .
EDITOR Robin Carson
ASSOCIATE EDITOR Margaret Sadler
ASSISTANT EDITORS Vi Oko Bev Sawyer
EXECUTIVE LIAISON Marilyn Bossert
ADVERTISING AND MARKETING Chyrisse Dekker
PRINTING & DESIGN Burke Group
news & views is published four times a year by the Alberta Retired Teachers ’ Association ( ARTA ).
Contributions to news & views are welcome . They may be sent to : nveditor @ shaw . ca
Deadline for submissions to the winter issue is October 20 , 2016 .
Telephone : 780-822-2400 ; Alberta only : 1-855-212-2400 ; fax : 1-780-447-0613 ; email : info @ arta . net ; website : www . arta . net
Return undeliverable Canadian addresses to : 409 11010 – 142 Street NW , Edmonton , AB T5N 2R1
CANADIAN PUBLICATION AGREEMENT # 40033998
This publication is provided for general information purposes only and is not meant as legal or other professional advice . You should not rely on , or take or fail to take any action , based upon the information provided in this publication . If you require specific legal or professional advice on any issue , please consult a lawyer or other professional advisor . The Alberta Retired Teachers ' Association , its directors , officers , employees , agents and authors shall not be liable in any manner , or to any extent , for any loss , damage or expense whatsoever , arising from or in connection with any use of or reliance on the information contained in this publication , including but not limited to , any indirect or consequential damages .
The Magazine of the Alberta Retired Teachers ’ Association AUTUMN 2016 | VOL . 25:1
29
Regular Features
5 |
President ’ s Message |
6 |
Member Services |
8 |
Executive Director ’ s |
Report |
9 |
In My Opinion |
10 |
Spirituality & Wellness |
12 |
Financial |
16 |
From the Branches |
23 |
Letters to the Editor |
43 |
Scholarship Information |
44 |
Pension Security |
46 |
From Our Partners |
50 |
Opportunites |
54 |
In Memoriam |
ARTA and Branch Events
4 ARTA Writing Contest
24 2016 Annual ARTA Golf Tournament
26 The Annual Retreat : 2016
Articles
14 |
Going Postal |
23 |
Waiting for Snow |
28 |
2017 Photo Contest |
29 |
The 2016 ARTA |
Photo Contest |
38 |
Today ' s Libraries |
40 |
Into Africa |
ARTA Wellness
53 |
ARTA Wellness : |
Maintaining Well-Being |
54 |
Body Composition Clinic |
56 |
The Concept of Wellness |
61 |
ARTA Walking Challenge |
61 |
ARTA ' s Wellness Consultant |
62 |
New Wellness Resources |
news & views AUTUMN 2016 | 3