contents
Regular Contributions
31
5 From the President
7 From the CEO
8 ARTA Bulletin Board
14
Well-Aged Features
10 Health Benefits : ARTA ’ s Well-Aged Benefit Plans
20 Between the Lines : Celebrating Storied Lives
40
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From the Editor
13 From the Branches : MHADRTA
13 From the Branches : SWARTA
14 Outdoor Living : Wildlife Collisions
18 Gardening : Grasses Year Round
49 In Memoriam
50 ARTA Bookshelf
Specials
12 The 2023 ARTA Retreat : Celebrating Milestones
16 Introducing : The Brand New arta . net !
38 Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Thought
31 Wellness : Happiness and Well-Aged Shoes
32 Advance Care Planning and the Need for Frank Conversations
36 Spirituality and Wellness : Beyond Aging Well
47 HumanaCare : Aging Well
On the Cover :
ARTA member Bernie McCracken as portrayed by artist Mary Whale . Bernie was one of many older adults painted and interviewed as part of Mary ’ s “ Between the Lines ” project , as described on page 20 .
40 Travel / Volunteer : Speaking English Qualifies
45 2023 ACER-CART AGM
From Our Committees
8 Communications : 2023 Writing Contest Reminder
22 Communications : 2023 Photo Contest Winners
34 Communications : 2022 Writing Contest Second Place Short Story
42 Pension & Financial Wellness : Book Review
From Our Partners
46 TW / Orbit : Why Are Used Vehicles with More Kilometres Selling So Well ?