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Regular Contributions
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5 From the President
7 From the CEO
8 ARTA Bulletin Board
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9 From the Editor
17 From the Branches : HARTA
19 ARTA Bookshelf
20 Highlights of the 2021 ARTA AGM
24 Gardening : Stress-Free Indoor Plants
52 In Memoriam
Specials
Connecting Features
14 That Connected Feeling : ARTA ’ s Branches
22 Spirituality and Wellness : Building Connections
26 She Called Her Joy : A Sister Lost and Found
28 Bonds to Last Beyond Retirement 33 Making Connections in Africa 36 Finding Companionship Online 39 An Author Connects 40 Finding Connections in My Address Books
42 Staying Connected : The Free Stayhome-Living App
54 Connecting with Music
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Second Wind : Moving Ahead Together
26 ACER-CART : Celebrate Canada in Photos
27 ARTARx : Meet Your Pharmacist
35 Los Libros : Teaching With and Without Books
From Our Committees
10 Health Benefits : Changes Effective November 1 , 2021
21 Wellness : 2021 ARTA Wellness Challenge Results
23 Communications : Photo Contest 2022
30 Governance : 2021 Scholarship Recipients
38 Communications : 2020 Writing Contest Winner — Neighbours
50 Wellness : Friendships Old and New
On the Cover :
Five of the “ Bonds to Last ” friends stayed safely socially distanced by being photographed one at a time in the spinner and then were gathered into this photo through the magic of technology . Read what connecting means to these retirees on page 28 .
Photographs and composite by Virginia Quist .
From Our Partners
13 ARTCF : Bright Things on the Horizon
44 HumanaCare : When It ’ s Time to Start Thinking About Assisted Living
46 Allianz : Making Connections While You Travel
48 TW : Insuring a Hybrid Vehicle