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Transcona Views - December 2010 - Page 3 Downtown Transcona, has been tire- less over the years in raising community Two Transcona Women Are Recognized For spirit with various ventures and projects, Their Contributions To Community and thereby doing her part – and a big one – in enhancing the quality of life in our community. For the purposes of this Continued from page 1 award, she was specifically recognized for her contributions to the Transcona Hi Manitobans.” MCA Chairman Jean- have made significant contributions on Neighbour Festival, to the business Yves Rochon added, “Seniors have behalf of Seniors and this province.” community and in providing business much to offer and our award recipients Jean Delorme, proprietor of experiences to students. In late 2009, are people who understand this and Another Look Bridal Fashions in she was also successful in spearheading efforts to return the iconic Hi Neighbour Sam statue to Transcona. In her role as TCS Resource Coordinator, Colleen Tackaberry has transformed the Council for Seniors into one of the top organizations anywhere when it comes to providing resources and activities for Seniors – and Seniors in Transcona have benefitted greatly. For her award, Colleen was specifically cited for the many Seniors’ exercise groups she has started, for creating a recovery group which deals with addictions and runs elder-abuse prevention workshops, and for expanding the annual TCS Health Fair “from a church basement to 30 Colleen Tackaberry, Resource Coordinator with Transcona Council for Seniors booths in a major shopping centre” Inc., is flanked by her son Michael Lewicki (left) and Radisson MLA Bidhu Jha (Kildonan Place). after receiving her Manitoba Council on Aging Recognition Award on October 28 The MCA was set up in 1980 as an at the Manitoba Legislature. Mr. Jha nominated Colleen for the award, calling her advisory body to the Provincial “an effective communicator, thoughtful, an organizer with a kind personality – always Government’s Minister responsible with a positive attitude, a smile, and over time has become a pillar in the community for Seniors. The Recognition Awards for Seniors.” (Photos submitted to The Views) were established in 1996 to recognize extraordinary individuals for their exem- 132 Regent Ave. West, plary efforts on behalf of Seniors and to Winnipeg, MB R2C 1P9 pay tribute to Seniors who continue to contribute to their communities. The awards are held every year during October which is Seniors & Elders Merry Christmas to all our valued customers Month in Manitoba. and Best Wishes for the New Year from… The awards foster respect and social inclusion which are key aspects of an age-friendly community, Rondeau noted. “Manitoba developed the Age-Friendly Manitoba Initiative to support Seniors in leading active, socially-engaged and independent lives that contribute to healthy aging. The provincial initiative works together Art Kehler 222-0149 Jeremy Kehler 222-0001 Gus Miller 224-0078 with communities to enhance many ini- Serving the community for over 43 years! tiatives and services that benefit Mention this ad and receive a Seniors and support the health, inde- complimentary market evaluation of your home. pendence and well-being of all This is not intended to solicit properties already listed. Manitoba Seniors.” v Transcona Views - December 2010 - Page 4 Transcona Views - December 2010 - Page 5 Club Meetings Resume In New Gardens Of Delight Year — Transcona Garden Club will not meet in December. Regular Club Meetings will resume in January. Passing On Some Points Watch for the release of a new Club For Decorating With Poinsettias Program Schedule shortly. A couple of workshops are also being planned. The By Domia Derkach Junior Program will begin later in 2011; however, information about the The short days of the season are a insects. These plants do not like the Junior Garden Club is available at time of rest or slow-down for most cold and do not like to be wrapped too any time. If you know of any children plants. However, there are a few that tightly. Double-bag the plant to give who might be interested, tell them to are grown especially for the holiday sea- some insulation when going from call. (For more information about both son and these require special attention. store-to-car and car-to-house. At the Garden Club and the Junior For example, the Poinsettia – a popular home, keep the plant out of cold drafts. Program, and their activities, call 224- holiday plant – is seen as a symbol of Maintain even moisture and use luke- 2356 or 222-0236.) Christmas. Many of these plants are warm water. You can enjoy the plant grown commercially in Manitoba with throughout the winter months. The Prairie Garden — The annual some shipped from elsewhere. In many Other Seasonal Possibilities — Prairie Garden book is a good stock- homes, Christmas would not seem There are other popular plants to bloom ing-stuffer for Christmas. Any gardener right without a Poinsettia or two at this time including the stately is sure to appreciate this gift for years to among the decorations. Amaryllis or the long-living Christmas come. Copies of the 2010 edition featur- When shopping for a Poinsettia, Cactus. A choice of any green plant is ing “Annuals & Biennials” are still look for a plant with dark green leaves okay as well. When buying plants, available from the Transcona Garden and bright red bracts. Check the always ask for specific instructions on Club at $11 per book. To arrange a pur- underside of the leaves for any how to take care of them. chase, call 224-2356 or 222-0236. v

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Transcona Historical Museum projects and more. The year would not your wonderful support this year and had a busy year with new exhibit open- have been a success if it hadn’t been we look forward to seeing all of you ings, summer students, Kids Quest, for our staff, Board Of Directors, vol- again in 2011. our second annual Builders Fund unteers and especially YOU, the peo- Help Fill Our Tiny Tim Sleigh — Golf Fundraiser, ongoing collections ple of Transcona. Thank you for all of This year, Transcona Museum contin- ues its tradition of sponsoring a Transcona family-in-need with our Unit 14 annual food-and-toy drive, the Tiny Tim Sleigh. In support of the 1783 Plessis Road Christmas Cheer Board and In the IGA mall Transcona Food Bank-Winnipeg 222-8266 Harvest, we are collecting non-perish- able food items for a local Transcona family. Please make your donation by no later than Saturday December 18 Happy Holidays from the staff of (see end of article for Museum location and hours). Transcona has been very Transcona Hairstyles & Esthetics generous in the past and we hope the community will continue to support us Get ready for all your holiday parties with this endeavour. Full family service salon Gifts & Giving — Stop by 8 stylists to meet all your needs and party dos Transcona Museum this holiday sea- Our esthetician is the topping to your social and holiday affairs son and pick up a gift or two for your loved ones. You can make a charitable Book your appointment SOON donation in the name of a loved one to 222-8266 the Museum Builders Fund. Pick up an exclusive Transcona Museum cof- fee mug for that coffee lover on your list. We have a wide array of items ranging from postcards, railway pins and train whistles to cookbooks, T- shirts and more. All Aboard The Board — Transcona Museum will hold its We are the stop for you to shop Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Tuesday January 11 at 7:00 PM in • Gift Cards ACCESS Transcona at 845 Regent • Jewellery Avenue West. All Museum members and the general public are invited to • Large selection of products attend. Remember that all members have voting rights, so come out and • And other great gift ideas have your say. For 2011, there are three Danielle is back from maternity leave positions opening up on our Board Of ready for the holiday season. Directors. Board members are elected Addition to our staff is Angela formerly from Selkirk MB. to three-year terms, are expected to Continued on page 12 Transcona Views - December 2010 - Page 8 Tel 204.661.8181 1.800.708.PARK (7278) 1459 REGENT AVENUE W. WINNIPEG Fax. 204.661.1547 [email protected] www.pcmazda.ca

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Transcona Views - December 2010 - Page 11 to 4:00 PM and on Mondays by Rehabilitation and physical progress appointment only. Stop by and visit our can take time and effort. The Centre’s Give A Gift From temporary Holiday Theme Exhibit in ethos is an inspiration to all who attend The Heart: our back gallery. Our location is 141 it. Located at 1646 Henderson Regent Avenue West at Bond Street Highway, The Movement Centre has Support The Tiny in Downtown Transcona. To confirm helped countless children and adults Tim Sleigh our January hours or for more infor- improve their quality of life. mation about us and our activities, call In Other Lodge News — This year, Continued from page 8 222-0423 ... e-mail info@transcona- we will be packing a Christmas hamper museum.mb.ca ... or visit our website for a Transcona family. Members are at www.transconamuseum.mb.ca ... attend all Board meetings and must reminded to bring a food item or mone- From all of us at Transcona Historical tary donation to our meeting on participate on at least one committee. If Museum, we wish you a safe-and- Thursday December 2 ..... The Lodge you can devote eight hours per month, happy holiday season. v Christmas Party will be held Thursday you have the time to be a member of December 16. Financial Secretary the Museum Board. If interested in Terry Leah is the Convenor so mem- having your name stand for nomination Local Rebekahs bers are asked to have their dues in at our AGM, call 222-0423 for more Inspired By early ..... The Exchange of Collars for information. Movement Centre the 2011 Officers will be held Thursday Museum Hours Of Operation — January 6 ..... A Tribute to the Founder Transcona Museum will be closed to Activities of Odd Fellowship in North America, the public from December 24 to Continued from page 10 Thomas Wildey, will take place January 3. Throughout the rest of Thursday January 20 ..... Season’s December, the Museum will maintain There is a focus on what people Greetings are extended to everyone its regular public hours: Open can do, rather than what they can’t, and from the Officers & Members of Tuesday-to-Saturday from 9:00 AM a refusal to settle for the status quo. Confidence Rebekah Lodge #40. v

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Transcona Views - December 2010 - Page 14 Diabetes Support Group — Will come. For more info, call the Church this Service ... Worship includes both tra- meet Thursday December 9 from 2:00- Office at 222-1942. ditional-and-contemporary elements with 3:00 PM at ACCESS Transcona, 845 Girl Guides Have Christmas Spirit Healing Prayers included as requested ... Regent Avenue West. No registration — Keep a lookout for Transcona Girl Adult Ed Movie Nights At The Bakers’ required. For more info, call 940-2114. Guides spreading good cheer this holiday normally held on alternate Fridays at Bluegrass Nights — Transcona season. 144th Guides will serve at the 7:00 PM. But only one Movie Night this Bluegrass Group normally holds MTS Christmas Dinner for the less-fortu- month on December 3. Schedule Concerts & Jams at Transcona nate at the Furby Street Mission. 144th resumes in January ... ACW (Anglican Legion Branch #7, 117 Regent Brownies will make personal hygiene Church Women) meets the third Avenue East, on the second-and- bags and donate them to the Feed Our Wednesday of the month with this fourth Fridays of the month. Due to Lambs Mission. Transcona Sparks will month’s Meeting & Christmas Party on the Christmas weekend, there is only light up the faces of Park Manor December 15 at 12:00 Noon ... For more one Bluegrass Night this month. Personal Care Home residents when info on services and activities, visit Pepper Laing & The Lonestar Killers they go caroling there this month. 303 www.stgeorgesanglicantranscona.ca will entertain on December 10. Bands Guides will also be caroling at Tache or call the Church Office at 222-1942 ... play from 9:00-10:00 PM, preceded Nursing Home. Previously, local Guides Parish newsletter – The Bellringer – from 8:00-9:00 PM by an Acoustic donated their Halloween candy to make available via link on website ... Parish’s Bluegrass Jam that resumes from Christmas treat bags for the less-fortu- 100th Anniversary in 2011 with many 10:00 PM until closing. All singers and nate. They also made egg-salad sand- celebration events being planned. Details acoustic players welcome to participate wiches for the homeless through Feed in The Bellringer. in the Jam. Listeners also welcome and Our Lambs Mission. Softball Skills Clinics — North appreciated. Free admission. St. George’s Anglican Church —St. East Softball Association (NESA) has St. George’s Christmas Services — George’s Anglican Parish at 321 Skills Clinics beginning in January in St. George’s Anglican Church at 321 Pandora Avenue West gathers for Transcona ... Pitching: Thursdays Pandora Avenue West will hold Traditional Worship & Sunday School from 7:00-8:00 PM starting January 6 Christmas Services as follows: Sunday at 10:30 AM each Sunday and an at Wayoata Elementary School, 605 School Pageant on December 19 at Alternative-Style Service at 7:00 PM on Wayoata Street. Cost: $65 ... Squirts: 10:30 AM ... Christmas Eve Holy Mondays ... Service for Park Manor Tuesdays from 8:00-10:00 PM starting Communion (two services) on Friday Personal Care Home residents held the January 11 at Radisson School, 1105 December 24 at 6:00 PM (family) and at second Wednesday of each month at Winona Street. Cost: $20 ... Mites: 11:00 PM (candlelight). Everyone is wel- 9:45 AM. Volunteers needed to help with Continued on page 16 Load off my shoulders with my cambrian loan

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Transcona Views - December 2010 - Page 17 Community Seniors Bulletin Board Billboard (Continued) Seniors Christmas Party Feast — 1:00-2:30 PM at Devonshire House, Transcona Council for Seniors (TCS) 75 Kildonan Green Drive. Group is for and its Congregate Meal Program will Seniors who have difficulty with their for more info, call Delsie at 222-6051 or hold a Christmas Dinner & Party on eyesight and who might enjoy getting Liz at 222-1610. (Submitted by Wednesday December 8 in Transcona together once a month for discussion of ACCESS Transcona.) Memorial United Church at 209 Yale topics of mutual interest regarding loss Literacy Certificate Course — Avenue West. Entertainment at 3:00 of sight. To register or for more info, call Transcona Literacy Centre (TLC) is PM with dinner at 4:00 PM. Tickets $10 Colleen at 222-9879. (Submitted by offering, at no charge, the Adult Stages each and must be purchased in Council for Seniors.) Literacy Certificate Course for Levels advance by calling Colleen at 222-9879 New Year’s Feast For Seniors — 1-3. Curriculum provides instruction in or Louise at 222-5947. (Submitted by TCS will bring in the New Year at its four areas: Reading, Document Use, TCS Resource Coordinator Colleen Congregate Meal Program on Writing & Oral Communication Skills. Tackaberry.) Wednesday December 29. For details, Upon completion, the Adult Learner Healthy Aging & Counselling — call 222-9879 or 222-5947. (Submitted will receive a certificate from Adult Healthy Aging Resource Team by Council for Seniors.) Learning & Literacy (Advanced Clinics with nurse and occupational Exercise & Fun For Seniors — Tai Education & Learning). Call 224-9099 therapist held at ACCESS Transcona, Chi Group meets Mondays at 10:00 or e-mail [email protected] for an appoint- 845 Regent Avenue West. Next clinic: AM at ACCESS Transcona, 845 ment. Instruction will be three-to-nine Thursday December 9. Call 938-5555 Regent Avenue West ... Friday hours (maximum) a week in the TLC for appointment ... Free Individual Morning Exercise Program open to all office located in Murdoch MacKay Counselling also available with Age & Seniors is offered at 209 Yale Avenue Collegiate at 260 Redonda Street. Opportunity Counsellor. For appoint- West at 10:30 AM ... Seniors play Wii TLC provides free, confidential assis- ment, call 956-9760. (Submitted by at 209 Yale Avenue West on Mondays tance to adults with reading and writing, ACCESS Transcona.) at 3:00 PM ... No fees for these pro- and has been helping members of our Vision Impaired Group — Will grams. (Submitted by Council for community since 1990. meet Tuesday December 14 from Seniors.) Continued on page 23

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Transcona Views - December 2010 - Page 19 Transcona Legion News Legion Members Receive Service Awards

By Celeste West

Honours, Awards & Initiation Kralka, Edward Page, Andrew G. George McDougall, Oswald Richard, Night for Transcona Legion Branch Parkinson & William VanToever (35 Fred Richards, Luella Scharer & #7 was held October 15 and congratu- Years) ... Dorothy Blair, Jack Downes, Richard Thomas (25 Years) ... Gordon lations to all new members who were Thomas W. Smithson & Debra Ashcroft, Keith Gable, Nan Hominick, initiated. A Life Membership was given Sterling (30 Years) ... Albert W. Mary Manitowich & Margaret Rice (20 to Cam Wortman for his many years of Biebrich (25 Years) ... John G. Years) ... Curt Armstrong, Sharon dedicated membership and service to Beaudin (15 Years). Bailer, Frances Buxton, Diane Cox, the Legion and community. We also Associate Members — Garry W. Verna Ingimundson, Paul Jeffrey, wish to congratulate all members who Asher, Kenneth W. Galaschuk, Helen Davis Korkosh, Joseph Kowalski, received Service Pins as follows: I. Gibson & Catherine Robbins (35 Edna Lamoureux, Ollie Lester, Ordinary Members — William Years) ... Lawrence Blaquiere, Darren Douglas McCutcheon, Alan Morgan, Shakespeare & Maurice Strong (55 J. Doherty, Dennis Dolphin, Susan Allan Murray, Helen Murray, Allan Years) ... Joseph Zigarlick (50 Years) Luby, William Lyons & Danny Petrie, Fay Reid, Melvin Rider, ... Leslie A. Hay, Leonard T. Oliver, Stilkowski (30 Years) ... Leslie Ainge, Jeanne Rudniski, Glen Stewart & William Shepherd, Harold S. William Anderson, Joan Baxter, Paul Wasylnuk (15 Years). Trenholm, Christopher Trylinski & Richard Brown, Lois Erickson, Poppy Campaign — Thank you to Robert Turnbull (40 Years) ... Donald Donna Fumerton, Roberta Hay, all volunteers who assisted Transcona M. Campbell, David W. Gibson, Steve Robert Leach, Myrna Leinweber, Continued on page 22

Wishing you a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

Russ Wyatt City Councillor -Transcona Ward 986-8087

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Transcona Views - December 2010 - Page 21 New Year’s Eve Party with The Golden Tones on Friday December 31 Legion Members Receive ... Levee Day on New Year’s Day Service Awards (Saturday January 1) at 1:00 PM. Legion Auxiliary News (By Mary- Continued from page 20 Lynne Thibert) — We thank those who attended our Annual Fall Tea on October 31 and helped make it a suc- Legion in the Poppy Campaign. It and phone number, mention that it is to cess. Cash Draw winners were: 1) G. takes special people to volunteer and my attention (Celeste West) and I will Ashcroft ($300), 2) K. Kuhnet ($200), participate in the Campaign which contact you. helps those who are unable to do so. 3) L. Kotyk ($100), 4) J. Vouriot ($75) Thanks also to the Transcona-area Upcoming Events — Election and 5) D. Wiens ($50) ... We are col- businesses that offered Poppies in Night on Thursday December 2 at lecting non-perishable food items and their establishments. This community 7:30 PM. Come out and vote for the toys/gifts for three Christmas Cheer effort resulted in a very successful members who will lead Transcona Board hampers to be distributed to Campaign. A report on the monies Legion in 2011 ... Seniors Dinner on Transcona-area families. All donations raised will come in a future column and Sunday December 5 from 2:00-8:00 can be dropped off at the Legion we will let you know how the money PM ... Kiddies Christmas Party With Clubrooms located at 117 Regent was used. Santa on Sunday December 12 from Avenue East in Downtown Transcona 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon ... Carpet ... Auxiliary members are reminded Volunteers Needed — We are Bowling Christmas Party on Monday that 2011 Membership Fees are now always looking for members to volun- December 13 at 1:15 PM ... Executive due ... Our next General Meeting will teer at events being held at Branch #7. Meeting on Tuesday December 14 at be held Thursday December 9 with the We also need members to help on vari- 6:30 PM ... Champagne Brunch on Election Of Officers for 2011 ... Our ous committees. Please call Transcona Sunday December 19 from 10:00 AM Annual Dinner will be held near the end Legion at 222-9951 or e-mail to 12:30 PM ... Texas Hold’em on of January. Watch for notices as the [email protected] ... Leave your name Monday December 20 at 6:30 PM ... date draws near. v

Season’s Greetings “We are thankful for these and all good things of life. We recognize that they are part of our common heritage, and come to us through the efforts of our brothers and sisters the world over. What we desire for ourselves we wish for all.” DARYL REID AND FAMILY Daryl Reid MLA Transcona Constituency Office 222-0040

Transcona Views - December 2010 - Page 22 Seniors Bulletin VIEWSTRANSCONA &ADVERTISER Board (Con’t) Publisher: Bond Printing Ltd. Editor: Robin Chase Layout & Design: Alico Graphic Designs Alzheimer’s Caregivers Group — Distributed free of charge to the Transcona community Meets the first Wednesday of the on-or-about the first day of each month. month from 10:00–11:30 AM at 209 Deadlines For January 2011 Issue: Yale Avenue West. Caregivers meet in Editorial Copy Deadline: Monday, December 13 Knox Lounge. Group is peer-led and an opportunity for caregivers to share, Display Advertising Deadline: Monday, December 20 with others in similar circumstances, the For Advertising Information, call challenges and victories of caring for Greg Romance at 222-7069. someone with Alzheimer’s Disease. ATTENTION: COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, Provides a valuable support when you SCHOOLS & SERVICE GROUPS might feel alone with your situation or The Transcona Views welcomes your articles and notices of coming events. We invite you to promote yourself to the res- idents of our community. Every month, you have the opportunity to inform your fellow citizens just how, through your overwhelmed by the challenges of care- activities, you are contributing to the quality of life in Transcona. giving. Alzheimer’s Clients meet in Yale Hall for games, socializing, chair Need help publicizing your fundraising efforts? Tell us about it! exercises and refreshments with volun- Need exposure to attract the public to your carnivals, concerts, dances, dinners or teer nurse and recreation facilitator. For other activities? Just send us the details! more info, call Colleen at 222-9879. We’re here to help you get the word out! (Submitted by Council for Seniors.) For Editorial Information, the Editor may be contacted via Bond Printing at Other TCS Programs — The 222-7069 or by emailing [email protected] Congregate Meal Program, Editorial articles/coming events of interest to the community may be submitted via postal mail, email, fax or hand-deliv- Transportation Program, Exercise ered to Bond Printing Ltd. Submissions on paper must be typed or printed legibly. Email Submissions may be sent as part of the body of the email message or as an attached document (text or MSWord only). Photographs/artwork accom- Programs, Information Referral and panying articles may be delivered to Bond Printing Ltd. at 130 Victoria Avenue West. Distribution of ERIK Kits are ongoing. 130 Victoria Avenue West, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R2C 1S5 If Transcona Council for Seniors Tel: (204) 222-7069 • Fax: (204) 222-2979 (TCS) Inc. can be of service in any of Editorial Email: [email protected] • Advertising Email: [email protected] these areas or if you require more info, www.bondprinting.net/views.html call Colleen at 222-9879. v KON TIKI DENTAL CENTER HARRIS Dr. Terry Wong Dr. Nancy Auyeung Refrigeration and 212C Regent Ave. W. • Mon - Thurs: 8:30 am to 5:00 p.m. Fri: 8:30 am to 4:00 p.m. Heating Service Phone: 222-4238 “22 Years In The Business” Comprehensive Family Dental Care New Patients Welcome! Ask us how we can help with your loose dentures! 612-6712

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