Their session gave examples of how a
relationship with a spouse or friend could
change. Some changes during retirement
might be the amount of time on hand, routines,
self-perception, stress level, ability to care for
oneself, and the change or loss of a partner.
With over twenty-fi ve years’ experience as an
educator, mentor, healer, and speaker, Carolynne
Melnyk is also a certifi ed Spring Forest qigong
practice group leader and healer. Her session on
Spring Forest qigong was well received — so much
so, that many participants would like to have a
qigong class in Leduc.
Iona Robertson walked the participants through
the procedure of collecting, sorting, saving, and
digitizing family photos. She guided us through
a step-by-step method of saving and preserving
family photographic histories and treasures,
keeping them safe from fi re, water, and mould.
Digitally storing the pictures on a USB fl ash
drive makes them easy to share and no one
person is the sole ‘keeper’ of family historical
archives. Although time-consuming, the result is
inexpensive and practical.
A total of twenty-six attendees participated in a
well-received conference. We look forward to the
2019 conference in Drayton Valley. ●
Getting involved…
All area retirees and their spouses and partners are
welcome to NWARTA-sponsored activities.
Join us for wellness activities, social events, and a
spring retirees’ conference. Free membership first
year of retirement; membership $10 a year thereafter.
Contact nwarta.president@gmail.com
Connect ~ Keep Learning ~ Be Active ~ Take Notice ~ Give Back
NWARTA members and friends benefit from many annual events.
• Wellness activities include a walking
challenge, and a wellness clinic and
presentations.
• Partnerships with community groups
that include Mighty Peace Teachers’
Convention, Alberta Council on Aging,
Royal Canadian Legion, Studio 55+.
• Social events include a back-to-school
breakfast, a Christmas luncheon,
information sessions, and the ARTA Annual
Golf Tournament hosted by various ARTA
branches.
• A retirees’ conference in mid-May.
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