VOL.32, NO.8 - AUGUST 2018 Published by Transcona’s Only Exclusive Community Paper 130 Victoria Ave. West • Phone: 204-222-7069 www.bondprinting.net/views.php Transcona Railer Express Training Camp Coming Up By Lisa Kowalski The team’s management has been busy over the summer getting ready for the regular hockey season, evaluating players as they continue to build the team for now and into the future. “The Express training camp provides our club with the opportunity to evaluate top prospects,” commented TRE Director and General Manager, Dave Brown. “Our camps provide hockey players with the opportunity to learn more about the benefits of playing for our team, including details on our significant scholarship programs. It’s a busy time!” We strive to create a positive, first class environment for young hockey players and fans of Junior Hockey in Transcona. Our team mission statement is to “create a venue and opportunity for young players to foster their athletic skills as well as enhance their community spirit.” We take pride in providing a quality and affordable program within the Transcona community for competitive hockey players who are continuing their education or beginning their careers. Training camp information For players interested in participating in this year’s TRE training camp, registration takes place on Wednesday, September 29 from 7 to 9 pm and on Tuesday, October 4 from 6 to 7:15 pm, with players on the Continued on page 10 ! Extra Value Coupon Index ! Transcona Salon Spa ........................................... page 4 Comfortec............................................................. page 5 Archambault ........................................................ page 7 Crocus Gardens .................................................. page 9 Kehler Realty ....................................................... page 10 JAC Roofing ........................................................ page 10 JD Hoggs.............................................................. page 12 ABC Tools............................................................. page 20 GRD Yardworks ................................................... page 22 Joey Lash ............................................................ page 23 Transcona Views and Advertiser – 1 – August 2018 Optometrist, can decide on the best type Vision and Aging: A Guide to of vision correction for you. good eye health and vision Macular Degeneration is a disease that obscures a person’s central field of vi- sion. It is the leading cause of vision loss Reprinted with permission from the Canadian Association of and blindness for seniors in North America. Optometrists Eye Health Library. Early detection is the key to managing the As your golden years approach, it is and eye fatigue when attempting to do disease. especially important to make regular eye close work. Several common health conditions, examinations part of your plan for main- Glaucoma can result when excessive such as high blood pressure, arthritis taining good health and vision. Your op- fluid pressures damage the optic nerve. It and diabetes often require medications, tometrist understands the special is one of the leading causes of blindness some of which affect the eyes and vision. demands of aging and can offer specific in Canada. Glaucoma can be effectively In their early stages, many conditions as- recommendations so you can enjoy the treated with prescription eye drops and in sociated with aging may not cause symp- best vision possible. some cases surgery may be required. A toms or create problems, and therefore go As you age, there are a few common simple painless procedure allows your op- undetected. conditions you or your optometrist need to tometrist to measure the internal pressures Your optometrist understands the look for. There is nothing uncommon of your eye. Early detection is the key to changes in your eyesight, the importance about noticing changes in your vision. success when fighting glaucoma. Most of early detection in eye disease and the Here is a short list of some of the most glaucomas offer no pain or symptoms. implications of medications you may be common conditions. Cataracts are another common taking. Regular eye health assessments Presbyopia is very common among condition you may encounter. Cataracts are important to identify your individual this age group. It is the loss of ability to occur as the lens becomes cloudy, dis- needs, assist you in understanding your change focus from far to near. It is often torting our vision. Cataracts are most conditions, and allow your eye doctor to the first wakeup call that our eyes “aren’t often found in persons over the age of make specific recommendations for you. what they used to be”. The most common 55, but can occur in younger people as Checkout our website at signs or symptoms include the tendency to well. This condition often requires a cor- www.transconaoptical.ca and be sure to hold reading materials at arm’s length, follow us on Facebook at www.facebook rective lens change or surgical removal. v blurred vision at normal reading distance After surgery you, along with your .com/transconaoptical and Instagram. Transcona Views and Advertiser – 2 – August 2018 home business travel Sheilagh Ball • Carrie Ozarko • Jessica Henderson HOURS: Monday to Friday – 9:00 - 5:30 Closed Saturday, July & August 112 Regent Ave. West Transcona Views and Advertiser – 3 – August 2018 Education Advisor. View our website at Do Real Men Get Manicures www.retsd.mb.ca/school/adultedu for course content and timetable information. and Pedicures? Register now and reserve your place! Park Manor Care Farmers Market Submitted by Transcona Salon Spa - 301 Redonda Street It's common to see men at the salon, day’s” coming soon… 15 min services - Wednesday, August 22nd from 9:30 either on their own or with their wives or The Macho Nail treatment (nails am - 6:30 pm and girlfriends. Gone are the times when it was filed, cuticles trimmed and hand massage) Thursday, August 23rd from 9:00 a shock to see a man getting his nails Macho Toe Treatment (nails clipped, v am - 2:00 pm done. cuticles trimmed and lotion application) Farm Visit & Pony Rides Real Men Get Manicures, too! The Thursday, August 23rd from 5:00 salon used to be almost exclusively for pm - 8:00 pm women only, but today more and more $5.00 per Admission men are getting professional nail care. ... Community Thank you for your continued support! But for men, it's not always just about Billboard Transcona Food Bank: The Food luxury. Since many men don't learn how to Bank is open August 9 and August 23. moisturize and trim their cuticles, it makes To receive food, you must pre-register sense for men to look to the pros to take with Winnipeg Harvest at 204-982-3660 care of their hands. River East Transcona School Division: on or before the Friday morning prior to Men - Here’s Why You Should Get a Is it Your Time? Time to Graduate…? each food bank date. On food bank Pedicure Join the many Manitoba Adults ob- days, a used clothing depot is open to Be honest with yourself: When was taining High School Diplomas and upgrad- the general public from 9 – 10 am and the last time you thoroughly cleaned the ing their academic credentials through the food is available to food bank recipients area underneath your toenails? When did River East Transcona School Division from 10 – 11 am. Food bank’s location is you last scrub the bottom of your feet to get Adult Education Program. Suthwyn Hall, Transcona Memorial rid of any dead skin or callouses? It’s easy Registration for Fall classes is tak- United Church, 209 Yale Avenue West to think of pedicures as a spa activity as ing place at the McLeod Adult Learning St. Michael’s Ukrainian Catholic they are definitely relaxing! You should Centre at 530 McLeod Avenue and will Parish: Sunday Liturgy - 9:30 am Cate- also take into account the hygienic benefits continue at the Transcona Adult Learning chism 10:30 am of actually paying close attention to your Centre at 130 Regent Avenue East on BINGO! BINGO! BINGO! No feet. After all, you’re a working man. Don’t August 20th, 2018. bingo in August - will resume Septem- your poor feet, the ones that help you hus- Classes begin September 5th, 2018 ber 5th when you can try your luck every tle to work, pump iron in the gym and cheat and are offered mornings, afternoons or Wednesday night at St. Michael’s Parish death deserve the same occasional deluxe evenings to fit your schedule. Hall, 400 Day Street Doors open 6:00 care as the rest of your body? Please call 204-667-6193 for fur- pm Early Birds 7:00 pm Regular Bingo We will be adding “quick” nail serv- ther information or to book an appoint- 7:30 pm Canteen snacks available. ices for you to our Men’s “Dapper Tues- ment with our Registration and Meet friends for an evening of fun. St. Michael’s Parish Fall Perogy Dates: September 21, October 5 and 19, th November 2, 16, 30, December 7 $6.00 Dapper Tuesday's per dozen. Please contact Helen at 204- NEW 222-6544 SERVICE St. George’s Anglican Church: Men's Cut $19.95 Our Sunday School & Men’s breakfast Macho Men's are taking a summer break, but will re- sume in the fall. Thanks to those who th Thursday's Special Nail & Toe helped make our Jumble Sale on July 7 each and our Vacation Bible School July 16- $15.00 20 at T.M.U.C successful. Kid's Cut $15.95 th On Sunday, September 16 there will be a special recognition of St. Welcome to Chantally, Maija and to our new nail tec Amanda George’s Anglican Church Women which unfortunately won’t be continuing. Transcona Salon Spa St. George’s Anglican gathers for Transcona’s Full Service Licensed and Certified Professionals BAS Eucharist service Sundays at 10:30 am and also on Mondays (excluding long 14-1783 Plessis Road weekends) at 7 pm for our Contempla- tive Eucharistic Service.