August 2015

Affinity Program News

CruisePlus.ca has just released their latest special offers

over and above the regular ARTA rates.

Log in to www.cruiseplus.ca/arta for more details.

Join Us On a 12-Day Tour of Cambodia!

Join us as we take you on your

own unforgettable personalized

tour, from the antiquity sites of

Angkor Wat, to the memorial sites

of the Killing Fields, to authentic

village life experiences, to visiting

local markets, and to the sand

beaches of Sihanoukville.

You’ll experience authentic local life, culture, history and cuisine, all with many

of the conveniences of home.

Cost: $1,200US for all entrance fees, meals, accommodation and

travel within Cambodia (+$1,200 – $1,500 in airfare to/from

Cambodia)

Date: November – February

Contact Janice and Amgad at 780-791-1375 or 780-881-6457 until October 23

and amgadr@shaw.ca to receive a detailed brochure and discuss the travel

itinerary.

2015 Writing Contest

Don’t forget to enter the 2015 ARTA Writing Contest! Now is your chance to share your memories and stories. Choose from one of four categories and make sure you submit your story by the beginning of October! See www.arta.net/contests.php for details.

Results from theWalking Challenge

The Walking Challenge results are

in―and the competition was extremely

fierce! Step counts overall are all up

considerably from 2014 and some of the

achievements are astonishing.

Final results will be announced at the

ARTA AGM in October. There could be

some surprises, so stay tuned!

We will publish the winners in the

November issue of ArtaFacts.

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August is Mental Health Awareness Month

We are in the midst of an unrecognized and misunderstood wave of

mental health issues that impact seniors every day. Perhaps it is

because we view some mental illnesses as a natural part of aging,

when they aren’t. In fact, 1 in 5 seniors are impacted by a mental

illness.

Did you know that a recent survey showed an astonishing 46% of

seniors suffer from depression? Depression can manifest itself in

many different ways, which is why it can be hard to diagnose. It is

often mistaken for being the most natural sign of aging―another

myth. Studies are now making links between physical problems,

such as diabetes, and mental health issues, such as depression.

David Whalen states in his paper that, "because physical health and

mental illness are so often intertwined, the physical changed

experienced by the elderly can create stress and uncertainty which

can in turn call mental illness."

He goes on to note that "these changes can range from the

reduction of sensitivities (e.g. hearing loss, reduced vision, etc.) to

conditions affecting mobility and/or cognition (e.g. heart disease,

stroke, arthritis, etc.).

To read more, visit www.arta.net/category/wellness-tips/.

Pononka Bridge & Crib Tournament: Tuesday, September 29, 2015 Join us at the Ponoka Drop-in Centre for a fun-filled day of Bridge and Crib. Interested? Register by September 22! Learn more at www.arta.net/event/ponoka-bridge-crib-tournament/?instance_id=121.

 

GERTA Second Wind Conference: Wednesday, October 21, 2015

Take advantage of our early bird registration by September 15 and qualify for a $10 discount! Get more information and registration forms at www.gertasecondwind.org or call 780-962-5171.

TRAVEL TALES SIP TIPS: What to know about drinks onboard

your next cruise!

1. There's no "open beverage" rule onboard. Bring

drinks from a bar or buffet to your cabin or elsewhere on the ship and no one will bat an eye.

2. It's often cheaper to buy a bottle of wine than a few glasses. And, if you don’t finish the bottle, waiters can mark the bottle with your room number and save it for another night―even for dinner at another venue.

3. Groups of beer drinkers can save by ordering buckets of beer. You get four or five beers in a souvenir bucket, which is slightly cheaper than individual bottles.

4. On most lines, soda is not free, but iced tea in the dining room usually is. Buy a soda card which offers a set price for unlimited soft drinks.

5. Most lines let you bring a reasonable amount of nonalcoholic drinks onboard. Save on pricey shipboard sodas and bottled water by bringing your own.

6. Some cruisers use their stateroom Bibles for more than spiritual counsel. Cruise Critic members report that they will leave unused drink cards or coupons in their Bibles. Flip through yours―you may find a surprise!

7. Enticed by all those special drinks in a souvenir glass? You can refill those glasses at a discount, or ask to have the drink of the day in a regular glass to save money. Also watch your daily program for drink specials or happy hour with reduced price beverages.

Tell us what you think of these or send us any interesting or funny travel stories to marketing@arta.net.