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contents The Magazine of the Alberta Retired Teachers’ Association WINTER 2018 | VOL. 27:2 Regular Features 50 From Our Partners 22 Scholarship Winners 5 President’s Message 52 Seniors Outdoors 6 Proust Questionnaire 7 Executive Director’s Report 55 Book Review: Money Management for Retirement 28 Linda Wood Edwards, Funeral Celebrant From the Editor 58 Opportunities 40 Ski In 10 ARTA Health 59 Letters to the Editor 14 ARTA in the Community 60 Opinion 44 Eight Steps to Intellectual Wellness 15 ARTA Wellness 62 In Memoriam 16 Spirituality and Wellness Articles 18 Gardening 12 You (Yes, You!) Are Making a Difference! 9 31 From the Branches 31 Contact Information 35 Building Connections 36 Fortress Masada 46 Something to Laugh About 47 ARTA 2018 Wellness Challenge Results 48 Storytellers Wanted 20 Highlights of the 2018 ARTA AGM Cover photo: © Jock Mackenzie This publication is provided for general information purposes only and is not meant as legal or other professional advice. You should not rely on, or take or fail to take any action, based upon the information provided in this publication. The views expressed in each article are the views of the author(s) of each article and do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the Alberta Retired Teachers’ Association or of the Association’s directors, officers, employees, and agents. If you require specific legal or professional advice on any issue, please consult a lawyer or other professional advisor. The Alberta Retired Teachers’ Association, its directors, officers, employees, agents and authors shall not be liable in any manner, or to any extent, for any loss, damage or expense whatsoever, arising from or in connection with any use of or reliance on the information contained in this publication, including but not limited to, any indirect or consequential damages.