contents
Regular Contributions
5 From the President
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7 From the CEO
9 From the Editor
13 From the Branches : MHADRTA
19 Proust : Lawrence Hrycan
22 Gardening : In the Shade
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48 In Memoriam
50 ARTA Bookshelf
Specials
Do It Now Features
12 Get It in Writing
14 Outdoor Living : Now ’ s the Time for that Outdoor Adventure
17 Do It Now , Do It Now , Do It Now 24 Finding Motivation Every Day
28 Spirituality and Wellness : Prudence for Dim Places
30 Where There ’ s a Will
34 Pension & Financial Wellness : Canada Pension Plan : If Not Now , When ?
38 Wellness : Wildly Unambitious Habits
On the Cover :
Turn to page 24 to read more about how ARTA‐member Margaret Inkster has applied slow , dedicated exercise over many years — starting each new day .
Photo by Virginia Quist .
18 Second Wind 2023 : Wellness Conference for Retirees
20 Start Saving with ARTA Perks !
32 The Middle East : Where Past and Present Intersect
37 Octogenarian Odyssey Part II
40 Disc Golf : Cheap and Cheerful
From Our Committees
10 Health Benefits : Inflationary Pressures on ARTA ’ s Benefit Plans
26 Communications : 2023 Writing Contest Announcement
27 Communications : 2022 Writing Contest Second Place Travel Vignette
31 Governance : 2023 Scholarship Information
From Our Partners
43 TW : Owning a Hybrid or Electric Vehicle in Canada Has Its Perks
44 HumanaCare : Developing Sun-Safe and Skin-Safe Habits
46 Allianz : Five Golden Tips for Senior Solo Travel