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ARTA supports an engaged lifestyle after retirement through member-centred services , advocacy , communication , wellness and leadership .
The Magazine of the Alberta Retired Teachers ’ Association SUMMER 2016 | VOL . 24:4
EDITOR Robin Carson
ASSISTANT EDITORS Vi Oko Bev Sawyer
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EXECUTIVE LIAISON Marilyn Bossert
ADVERTISING AND MARKETING Chyrisse Dekker
PRINTING & DESIGN Burke Group
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In This Issue
18 Six Reasons for Seniors to Try Social Media
20 Look West for Your Summer Vacation
24 Up the Creek with Retirement
32 Craven School and Mr . Harris
Regular Features
5 President ’ s Message 6 Member Services
8 Executive Director ’ s Report
9 In My Opinion 10 From the Branches 12 Scholarship Information 14 Money Matters 16 Spirituality & Wellness 37 Letters to the Editor 40 From Our Partners 46 In Memoriam
Articles |
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Team Canada |
28 |
Friends That Last |
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Email : A Word of |
Caution |
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Book Review : Get Rich |
with Dividends |
39 |
The Meadow Tree |
ARTA and Branch Events
4 |
Writing Contest 2016 |
13 |
ACER-CART Celebrates |
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Golf Tournament |
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FRTA Wellness Conference |
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2016 Walking Challenge |
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