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highlights objects from the museum’s collection. Both of these exhibits will be in place until October 2020. During another activity, several members attended a performance of Luzia , a Cirque du Soleil touring production that incorporates rain into acrobatic and artistic scenes that left us all in awe. Fifty-four members participated in the ARTA Wellness Challenge amassing 252,196 minutes of activity over their best thirty days. Bravo to all! As fall approaches, our thoughts turn toward some of the tasks required for planning and organizing a new year. Isn’t it interesting how the month of September is still labelled a “a new year” for many of us? CRTA’s first big event this fall is the AGM and luncheon. If you are newly retired, interested in reconnecting with former colleagues, or making new connections through a wide range of activities, we encourage you to explore our website (calgaryretiredteachers.org) or contact me directly. We welcome you with open arms! Among our plans for the first few months of fall are a wellness day, a workshop on Dying with Dignity, an afternoon with art and tea, a series of art lessons, and Lunchbox Theatre. Hope to see some of you there! ● Keep an eye out. I know I left the rake somewhere around here. SAVE THE DATE AND DON’T MISS A STEP Steppin’ Out April 30–May 1, 2020 Ramada Plaza Calgary Airport Hotel and Conference Centre 3515 26 Street NE, Calgary, Alberta Join CRTA for dinner, entertainment, and your choice of many presentations. Please keep an eye on the CRTA website for complete program and registration information. www.calgaryretiredteachers.org news&views AUTUMN 2019 | 21