{"id":434,"date":"2019-08-30T11:03:53","date_gmt":"2019-08-30T17:03:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/artabranches.net\/carta\/?p=434"},"modified":"2019-08-30T11:03:53","modified_gmt":"2019-08-30T17:03:53","slug":"carta-memo-for-august-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/artabranches.net\/carta\/carta-memo-for-august-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"CARTA Memo for August 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"

*** September 4: To Hell With the Bell Breakfast.<\/strong>\u00a0 Doors open at 8:30 and breakfast at 9:00.\u00a0 This year we will be having the event at Calder School at Sunnybrook Farm (2879 Botterill Crescent).\u00a0 Doors open at 8:30 and breakfast is at 9:00.\u00a0 Cost is $15 per person. <\/strong>\u00a0To get to the school enter by Botterill Crescent. Parking is very close to the school and everything is on the lower level.\u00a0 Come and welcome our new retirees to CARTA and visit with your colleagues.\u00a0 It will also be a time to see the Calder School.\u00a0 Please RSVP to caretiredteachers@gmail.com<\/a> by August 29 so we can confirm numbers.<\/p>\n

Visit the INKBLOTS display of writing on the first two floors of the hospital during August and September. Enjoy samples from stories, memoirs, poems, novels, and fiction for children.\u00a0\u00a0 Inkblots meet from 2:00 to 4:00 on alternate Mondays. <\/strong><\/p>\n

New members are welcome. Contact Lyle at <\/strong>caretiredteachers@gmail.com<\/a> for information.<\/strong><\/p>\n

*** September 28: Central Alberta Retired Teachers\u2019 Art Show and Sale<\/strong>.\u00a0 For more information contact Margaret at caretiredteachers@gmail.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

*** Thursday, October 24<\/strong> In Body Sessions<\/strong> at St. Leonard\u2019s On the Hill Church (4241 – 44 St, Red Deer).\u00a0\u00a0 There have been some changes to the previous program so I am attaching the memo from the presenter.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs part of the ARTA services offered to members, we offer biometric testing through our Inbody machine, which includes height, weight, body mass index, skeletal muscle mass, and lean body mass. This gives members an idea of their overall body composition, and how it can be improved or maintained. We also measure blood pressure, as high blood pressure often has no symptoms and can indicate a need for diet and lifestyle changes.\u00a0\u00a0 Additionally, we offer finger-stick Hemoglobin A1C testing.\u00a0 This is a very easy procedure that only requires a few drops of blood from the finger to test the average blood glucose of a person over 128 days. This can tell us if a person\u2019s blood sugar is on average to high, leading to screenings for diabetes or pre-diabetes. These services are offered in conjunction with community resources and general lifestyle and health management consultation for the allotted time with the RN. Topics may include physical activity, medication questions, smoking cessation, proper goal setting, or any other relevant health topic.\u201d<\/p>\n

Also on October 24, there will be a presentation by Primary Care Network (an overview of available programs), a session on yoga, and an art session.\u00a0\u00a0 Please contact Marie at caretiredteachers@gmail.com<\/a> to register.\u00a0 There is no charge to CARTA members and their significant others for this event.<\/p>\n

*** Is hearing an issue for you or a family member?\u00a0 Staff from Hearing Life will provide a presentation to us (lunch and learn) if we have enough interest.\u00a0 Please contact us at caretiredteachers@gmail.com<\/a> if this is of interest to you or a loved one.\u00a0 HearingLife<\/strong> is a Partner and Supporter of ARTA.\u00a0 We need more people to take part in this valuable presentation.<\/p>\n

Their hearing professionals are well versed on the following topics:<\/p>\n