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ARTA supports an engaged lifestyle after retirement through member-centred services , advocacy , communication , wellness and leadership .
EDITOR Robin Carson
The Magazine of the Alberta Retired Teachers ’ Association AUTUMN 2017 | VOL . 26:1
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ASSOCIATE EDITOR Margaret Sadler
ASSISTANT EDITORS Vi Oko Bev Sawyer
EXECUTIVE LIAISON Marilyn Bossert
ADVERTISING AND MARKETING Amanda Shaw
PRINTING & DESIGN Burke Group
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Regular Features
5 |
President ’ s Message |
6 |
Member Services |
7 |
Executive Director ’ s |
Report |
9 |
Editorial |
13 |
Opportunities |
14 |
Spirituality & Wellness |
18 |
Financial |
20 |
Gardening |
22 |
From the Branches |
49 |
Letters to the Editor |
50 |
From our Partners |
62 |
In Memoriam |
Articles
8 ARTA ’ s Annual Retreat
10 news & views : One Hundred Issues
12 ARTA-NV Flight # 100
17 |
ARTA in the Community : |
Meals on Wheels |
27 |
Foundations of the ATA |
38 |
Managing Growth |
40 |
Long Stay in Spain |
44 |
Why You Should Probably |
Have That Cataract Surgery |
56 |
Book Reviews |
58 |
The Little Lady with the |
Big Shoe |
60 |
Festival Season |
Contests
4 Writing Contest 2017 29 2017 ARTA Photo Contest
Wellness
46 Fentanyl : What You Need to Know
48 Dementia and Maintaining a Healthy Brain
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