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Regular Contributions
5 From the President
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7 From the CEO
9 From the Editor
12 From the Branches : SWARTA
13 From the Branches : WRTA
14 From the Branches : CARTA
19 Proust : Kavita Mali
22 Bulletin Board
56 In Memoriam
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Harmony Features
15 Outdoor Living : Harmonious Cycles of Nature
24 Gardening : Companions — Keeping Peace in the Garden
28 Spirituality and Wellness : Harmony and Discord
30 Learning from the Land
37 Learning Music : Harmony for Me ! Harmony for You ?
38 Hope and Harmony 42 What Harmony Means to You 44 Harmony and Balance Through History
On the Cover :
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Turn to page 30 to read more about how ARTA-member Robert Silverthorne practises harmony and encourages others to practise it on the land .
Photo by Virginia Quist .
58 ARTA Bookshelf
Specials
8 Second Wind 2023 : Wellness Conference for Retirees
14 ACER-CART New Information Sheets
20 Birding a Local Hotspot
26 Glassblowing on the Oregon Coast
40 Turning Misadventures into Passion
50 The Mountains Are Calling
52 Fun and Games
From Our Committees
10 Health Benefits : Our Plans — Working Together to Serve Our Members
11 Communications : 2023 Photo Contest reminder
17 Governance : 2023 Scholarship Information
32 Communications : 2022 Writing Contest Winners
33 First Place Travel Vignette
34 First Place Short Story
36 First Place Poetry
46 Pension & Financial Wellness : Harmonious Enhancement of Retirement Sources
48 Wellness : Transitioning to Retirement / Life Balance
53 Wellness : 2023 Wellness Challenge
From Our Partners
23 ARTCF Supports Vibrant Living
55 TW : Benefits of RVing in the Spring