Regular Contributions

5 From the President

7 From the CEO

9 From the Editor

12 From the Branches : MHADRTA

34 Gardening : Living Christmas Trees

36 ARTA Bulletin Board

48 In Memoriam

50 ARTA Bookshelf

Specials

11 Steppin ’ Out 2024 : Save the Date

15 Wellness : Cooking for Two

16 Outdoor Living : Cooking Wild

18 Travel : La Desayuna ( Breakfast Time in Mexico )

20 Spirituality and Wellness : Setting a Hospitable Table

26 Jock in the Kitchen : Recipe for Disaster or Success ?

32 Food Volunteers

40 Recipes That Bind : The Enduring Legacy of Community Cookbooks

On the Cover :

ARTA member Jock Mackenzie surprised his wife when he announced he ’ d make supper every second night . Read all about it starting on page 26 .

Photo by Virginia Quist

12

Second Wind 2023 : A Memorable Day

13 The Principals of École Jasper Elementary School

22 60 years of ARTA

38 Replacing a Well-Used Laptop

42 Competitive Birding

From Our Committees

10 Health Benefits : Changes to the ARTA Benefit Plans Effective November 1 , 2023

25 Communications : 2022 Writing Contest Poetry Second Place ( Tie ): Lyric for My Friend

28 Governance : 2023 Scholarship Recipients

31 Pension & Financial Wellness : A Recipe for Tax Savings

37 Communications : 2022 Writing Contest Poetry Second Place ( Tie ): Nurse

37 Communications : 2023 Photo Contest Announcement

From Our Partners

45 Orbit : Why You Should Contact Your Broker Before Renovating Your Kitchen

46 HumanaCare : Fad Diets : Fact or Fiction ?