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 SUMMER 2017 | VOL . 25:4

ASSOCIATE EDITOR Margaret Sadler

ASSISTANT EDITORS Vi Oko Bev Sawyer

EXECUTIVE LIAISON Marilyn Bossert

ADVERTISING AND MARKETING Amanda Shaw

PRINTING & DESIGN Burke Group

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Deadline for submissions to the autumn issue is July 20 , 2017

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Regular Features

5 President ’ s Message 6 Member Services

7 Executive Director ’ s Report

8 Edvantage 9 Editorial 10 Letters to the Editor 11 Opinion 12 Spirituality & Wellness 14 Financial 16 Gardening 18 From the Branches 53 Opportunities 42 From Our Partners 54 In Memoriam

ARTA Wellness

Articles

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Some History of St . Paul and District According to the St . Paul Journal

24 Pros and Cons of Reverse Mortgages

25 Brothers of a Feather : Part I 28 Let ’ s Do India !

32 Scams and Their Most Vulnerable Victims

34 The Pin Lady

36 Mind ’ s Eye : Three Memories by Edith VanKleek

39 OakNet : Canadian Law for Older Adults

40 Preventing Financial Abuse of Seniors

50 Canada ’ s Most Common and Preventable Cancer

52 Increasing Health Awareness and Offering Professional Support : A Body Composition Clinic Update

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