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AUTUMN 2019 | VOL. 28:1
The Magazine of the Alberta Retired Teachers’ Association
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14
Regular Features
5 From the President
7 From the CEO
9 From the Editor
12 ARTA Health
20 From the Branches
26 Gardening
30 Spirituality and Wellness
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19 Endless Ways to Save on From Our Committees
Things You Love
11 2019 Annual
28 Qigong: Making Your
Golf Tournament
Energy Work for You
24 Strategic Planning and
42 Highlights of the 2019
ACER-CART AGM
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47 Alberta Retired
Teachers Charitable
Foundation News
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Advocacy: 2019 Retreat
Communication:
2019 ARTA Photo
Contest Winners
Communication:
2019 Writing Contest
41 Proust Questionnaire 50 Where Is My Visa?
44 Opportunities 54 Mental Health Part III:
The Building Blocks 60 Pension and Financial
Wellness: Reverse Mortgages
70 In Memoriam
Articles
59 Canadian International 62 Wellness: Castles in Spain
School of Guangzhou
8 ARTA Recognized at the 59 Pickleball: Learn the Game
2019 Capital Awards
68 It’s a Small World From Our Partners
14 Southern Africa
Vacation Adventure 66 Renewals Don’t Have to
Be Complicated
65 Emergency While Travelling?
67 A Look at House Swapping
Cover photograph:
Thanh Hua, 2019 Photo Contest winner, captured with his winning entry, Latin Dance – Edmonton Heritage Festival.
Photo: Brock Kryton.
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