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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 SPRING 2017 | VOL . 25:3
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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
news & views is published four times a year by the Alberta Retired Teachers ’ Association ( ARTA ).
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Deadline for submissions to the summer issue is April 20 , 2017 .
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Regular Features
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President ’ s Message |
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Member Services |
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Executive Director ’ s |
Report |
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In My Opinion |
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Opinion |
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Spirituality & Wellness |
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Financial |
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Gardening |
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From the Branches |
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Opportunities |
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Communications |
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From Our Partners |
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In Memoriam |
Writing Contest
27 Poetry : Ordinary Day
28 Memoir : My Last Day in San Gabriele
30 Flash Fiction : Lopsided Love
Articles
4 2017 ARTA Photo Contest 22 Goodnight . Sleep Tight .
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An Unforgettable Journey 34 Apple or Windows
38 ATRF Pensions and the Confirmation Process
ARTA Wellness
43 ARTA Walking Challenge 2017
44 A Balancing Act : Using your Plate to Guide Healthy Eating
45 Meal Plate Checklist 46 The Healthy Heart
48 Loneliness Equals Fifteen Cigarettes
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