contents
Regular Contributions
24
5 From the President
7 From the CEO
9 From the Editor
16
Vibrant Features
12 Wellness : Living a Vibrant Life
13 From the Branches : CARTA The Inkblots Writing Group
46
10 ARTA Bulletin Board
19 Proust : Antonietta MacEachern
22 Gardening : Xeriscaping for Containers
56 In Memoriam
Specials
20 Seniors ’ Housing : Till Death Do Us Part ?
26 # ARTAstory Contest
28 When Ignorance is Bliss
37 What ’ s the Matter with Ageism ?
42 Travel Alberta : Staycations
49 The Retiree ’ s Easy Guide to Leaving Something Behind
From Our Committees
14 From the Branches : CRTA Vibrancy Goes Virtual
16 Outdoor Living : Camping for Seniors 24 E-bikes : Faster , Higher , Further 29 vibrant [ adj1 ] alive , colourful , dynamic 34 Spirituality and Wellness : Vibrant Living 46 Team Building with Whales 58 The Power of Song
On the Cover :
Former attorney general turned artist Jonathan Havelock poses in his Edmonton gallery , surrounded by his vibrant artwork . Read about this new ARTA member ’ s play with words and photography starting on page 29 . Photo taken by Virginia Quist .
10 Wellness : 2021 Wellness Challenge
11 Health Benefits : The ARTA Retiree Benefits Plan — Built by Retirees , for Retirees
18 Communications : 2021 Writing Contest Reminder
33 Communications : 2020 Writing Contest Winner — The Fugitive
35 Governance : Scholarship Reminder
40 Pension & Financial Wellness : Our Pension Q & A
From Our Partners
6 ARTCF : Golf Tournament Mulligan
36 HumanaCare : Member Testimonial
48 ARTCF : Legacy Giving
51 Allianz : New Service Offerings
52 Humanacare : When Is It Time to Hand Over Your Car Keys ?
54 TW : Four Landscaping Tips to Make Your Yard Blossom