Community
Finding community can happen in many ways, see how our members found theirs.
![Preserve the Past by Telling Your Story](https://www.arta.net/rails/active_storage/blobs/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsibWVzc2FnZSI6IkJBaHBBZ2NKIiwiZXhwIjpudWxsLCJwdXIiOiJibG9iX2lkIn19--cac2cc5f52c77318dd55f59f215c2a4aa1571e61/preserve-the-past-artafacts-header.png)
Preserve the Past by Telling Your Story
Explore the importance of sharing life's stories and preserving memories for future generations. A nostalgic journey back to simpler times.![Building a New Future — With a Little Help](https://www.arta.net/rails/active_storage/blobs/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsibWVzc2FnZSI6IkJBaHBBcG9JIiwiZXhwIjpudWxsLCJwdXIiOiJibG9iX2lkIn19--b8be7dad5a6faf9e084e7360d3bcc084656d2f4c/building-new-future-may2024.jpg)
Building a New Future — With a Little Help
Al and Barb Borkent have been sponsoring refugee families from Syria, Afghanistan, and Ukraine since 2015, helping them build new lives in Sherwood Park.![The Principals of École Jasper Elementary School](https://www.arta.net/rails/active_storage/blobs/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsibWVzc2FnZSI6IkJBaHBBaDBIIiwiZXhwIjpudWxsLCJwdXIiOiJibG9iX2lkIn19--a37d482f962580e519c4c23e4858f93947605142/blog-principals-of-jasper-jan2024.jpg)
The Principals of École Jasper Elementary School
Explore the 60-year history of École Jasper Elementary School through the journey of its beloved principals and their diverse paths.![Empowering Retirees to Combat Misinformation & Hate – A Role to Play!](https://www.arta.net/rails/active_storage/blobs/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsibWVzc2FnZSI6IkJBaHBBdkFHIiwiZXhwIjpudWxsLCJwdXIiOiJibG9iX2lkIn19--b623060805b90a69e791c78c2d50f1e83f2060d6/blog-header-wellness-dec23.jpg)
Empowering Retirees to Combat Misinformation & Hate – A Role to Play!
Addressing impacts of global events on retirees & ARTA members. Retired teachers' role in countering hate & misinformation for societal integrity.![As We Get Older, It’s The Little Things That Make a Difference](https://www.arta.net/rails/active_storage/blobs/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsibWVzc2FnZSI6IkJBaHBBa1lHIiwiZXhwIjpudWxsLCJwdXIiOiJibG9iX2lkIn19--28495d63dccec0f0d4c410a65511a7d0c49146b7/wellness-blog-oct2023.jpg)
As We Get Older, It’s The Little Things That Make a Difference
Discover the power of simple gestures to improve lives as we age. Engage with others directly and make a difference in someone's day. Talk 'to' someone, not 'about' someone.More Topics
Spotlight
![](https://www.arta.net/rails/active_storage/blobs/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsibWVzc2FnZSI6IkJBaHBBalVFIiwiZXhwIjpudWxsLCJwdXIiOiJibG9iX2lkIn19--289ad7f47233e67343504306e97c7ee0bab32960/spotlight-category.jpg)
Shining a spotlight on ARTA members and their communities.
Mental Health
![](https://www.arta.net/rails/active_storage/blobs/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsibWVzc2FnZSI6IkJBaHBBaThFIiwiZXhwIjpudWxsLCJwdXIiOiJibG9iX2lkIn19--05ddc579405fa9beaeae107e6bb9fe73a9925dae/mental-health-category.jpg)
Exploring emotional, psychological and social well-being. Just like our physical health, mental health is important to all people at every age.
Travel
![](https://www.arta.net/rails/active_storage/blobs/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsibWVzc2FnZSI6IkJBaHBBakFFIiwiZXhwIjpudWxsLCJwdXIiOiJibG9iX2lkIn19--ebb230f83e0d142d17ee42261a54ee0254127143/travel-category.jpg)
At ARTA, we believe travel is good for the soul.