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Events - Nov. 2 - Craft Fair, Fitness, Food, Movies...
Published on Nov 2, 2024
Events take place at the Milton Community Hall, 7 New Glasgow Road-Rte 224, North Milton, unless otherwise noted.
WEEKLY EVENTS
Monday and Friday Active Aging Fitness with KK classes– 9 – 10 a.m. at the Milton Community Hall, $6 (Drop-in). There is no class on Monday, Nov. 11.
Coffee Club – Mondays and Fridays at 10 a.m. Drop in to the Milton Community Hall for coffee, tea, snacks and conversation. Admission by donation of coin or treats! Everyone welcome. There is no coffee on Monday, Nov. 11.
*Yoga on the Mat with Leone – Tuesdays and Fridays 8 – 9 a.m. at the hall; $6 for Miltonvale Park residents, $7 for others (Drop-in). * CLASSES at the Milton Community Hall are canceled for Nov. 5 and 8. Leone is willing to lead ONLINE CLASSES on Nov. 5 and 8. Reach out to Leone on Facebook or email to register and get the link for these classes, which will be broadcast in a private Facebook group. The cost for the class ($7) is payable to Leone, as the municipality is not hosting these classes.
*Yoga on the Chair with Leone at the hall, Tuesdays and Fridays – 9:15 -10:15 a.m. at the hall, $6 for Miltonvale Park residents, $7 for others (Drop-in). Chair Yoga on Tuesdays will now be held on the main level when possible. * CLASSES at the Milton Community Hall are canceled for Nov. 5 and 8. Leone is willing to lead ONLINE CLASSES on Nov. 5 and 8. Reach out to Leone on Facebook or email to register and get the link for these classes, which will be broadcast in a private Facebook group. The cost for the class ($7) is payable to Leone, as the municipality is not hosting these classes.
Square Dancing – 4 weeks on Tuesdays at 3 p.m., began Oct. 22.
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meet at the Hall on Tuesdays at 6:15 p.m. For more information contact Joyce at 902-368-2055.
Wednesday Seniors Fitness Classes with Michele at 9 a.m. Fee $6. Drop in!
Zumba with Natalia –Zumba fitness classes are weekly on Wednesdays from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm. at the hall; $2 for residents, $5 for non-residents. Contact MiltonMVPs@gmail.com to sign up.
Sunday Night Movies – Most Sunday evenings at 6:30. Free for Miltonvale Park residents and by donation for others. – Free for Miltonvale Park residents and by donation for others.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Sunday, Nov. 3 – Movie Night – The Book Thief – 6:30 - While subjected to the horrors of World War II Germany, young Liesel finds solace by stealing books and sharing them with others. In the basement of her home, a Jewish refugee is being protected by her adoptive parents. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0816442/
Monday, November 4 – 6:30 p.m. Health Care Professionals PEI Food Presentation – Margaret Prouse will be demonstrating traditional PEI foods at an event specifically designed for PEI Health care workers. FREE for Health Care Professionals. There is still space, so others are welcome. Please pre-register to admin@miltonvalepark.com or 902-368-3090, as soon as possible. Funded by the Prince Edward Island Community Grant for the Retention of Health Care Professionals.
Square Dancing with Christine is back as a part of Most Valuable People project! 4 classes for one session from 3-4 pm on Tuesdays, until-Nov.12. Funded by PEI Alliance for Mental Well-Being, it's $2/class and priority booking for Miltonvale Park residents (Please provide your civic address), $5 per class for everyone else. Spaces are limited. RSVP to MiltonMVPs@gmail.com.
Wednesday, Nov. 6 at 6:45 – Wheatley River 4-H Club Meeting – Last chance to join! www.pei4h.ca (and the last day to order PEI cheese, preserves, honey, fudge and soap from a local 4-Her is Nov. 4). For more information on the Wheatley River 4-H Club, contact peishari@gmail.com.
Thursday, Nov. 7, at 7 p.m. - Miltonvale Park Planning Board Meeting. Please RSVP to admin@miltonvalepark.com if you would like to attend.
Nov 9-10 -CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR - Sat. 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. and Sunday, 10-3 p.m. Admission $2 for those over 12. Door Prizes and canteen.
Please contact miltoncommunityhall@gmail.com if you would like to volunteer. Tables are all reserved, and there is a waiting list. To be added to it, or notified about next year’s fair, please register at http://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MiltonFair24.
Here is the current list of crafters!
BOTH SATURDAY & SUNDAY
The Wizard’s Wick / FunForge Games -Fantasy-themed candles, DIY candles / tabletop game company
Leo McGennis - Baked goods
North Milton WI - crafts, baking, gift basket
Julie Watson - handcrafted greeting cards, bookmarks and related items - many with a fantasy or fairy theme as well as Christmas, and books Also some "make your own" items for kids
Top Notch Farms - Apples, Dried Apples, preserves, cider. fudge, crochet chickens
Maggie's Country Crochet -Crochet items made with quality yarn, including winter wear for all ages, baby blankets, shawls, kitchen towels, fidget toys, small clay, and wooden decor, plus macrame Christmas decorations.
Kathy Drake- Hand painted wooden ornaments. Lightweight for your tree, wreaths or to use as gift tags, hand-sewn felt items that can be used as gift card holders as well.
Marie Dow - Fresh wreaths
Snazzy Sheep - variety of needle and wet felted items including 2D framed paintings and dryer balls. Most of my work depicts island scenes.
LoveBites - sensory Teethers and Accessories, Baby Teethers, and silicone accessories for children and adults
Della's Crafts- fabric and wood items
Moonlight Fibers and Crafts -Handwoven items including shawls, scarves, ponchos, dish towels, dishcloths, table runners etc.
Sandra Melanson -Re-purposed leather and fur items ( hats, mitts, headbands, collars, etc.), purses, beach glass, ornaments, sewn items....
Roberta’s Sewing Creations - Rope bowls/baskets, machine embroidered lace ornaments, cushions, aprons, pillowcases, some quilted items.
Adele Arsenault -shoulder bags, adult & kids aprons, coasters, hot pads kids book bags, baby blankets, baby bibs etc.
Donna Vessey - Christmas wreaths, lanterns, sleighs, tabletop displays
Sugar Lane Cookies -Handmade Christmas cookies
Tangle Lane inc./ RED Magazine -Local books and RED magazine
Sylvia Andrew - Knitting, crocheting, quilting, Lots of mittens and tree ornaments
CreaMermade -Shell ornaments, plant stakes, bottle toppers, and charcuterie sets . Hand painted and decoupaged.
Darlene Younker- Welcome signs, Christmas wreaths and plaques
The S Squad- Books/Author
Amy's Creations -Acrylic disc Christmas ornaments, silicone bead keychains, and lanyards, small wooden plaques, shadow boxes, jenga block ornaments, pocket hugs.
Red Isle Crafts - Whimsical knit items such as bookmarks, catnip mice, Christmas decorations (reindeer, elves...), toys, Christmas pickles, little stockings...
SATURDAY ONLY
Lois' Sea Glass Creations - Sea glass greeting cards, framed art, decor etc
Scrooge's Bakehouse -Homemade Baked Goods, specializing in gourmet butter tarts
Lorna Underhill & Velma Pinsonneault- Plants, quilts, lap quilts, runners, casserole dish holders, tote bags, quilted panels, pet beds, mittens, socks, crafts made from corks, and more!
Connie MacDonald - Cross-stitch and crocheted items. Some Christmas decorations.
Teressa Peters - homemade Christmas ornaments, home baking and preserves
Shirley Gallant - knitting mostly mitts
Helena Stead -Helena"s Pickles and Jams
SUNDAY ONLY
Snuffle Lovin PEI -Pet enrichment toys like snuffle mats and tug toys.
Vcards-Pop up cards
Dolphin Crafts - Handmade greeting cards, gift card holders, and name tags for gifts
Betty's Knitting - Thrum Mitts, Monkey Hats, Slippers and, other Hats
PEI Shorefinds -Sandstone Art
Bee Thankful Beeswax Candles - Handrolled beeswax candles and beeswax food wraps.
Julie’s Crochet Creations - Crochet items. Hats, scarfs, slippers, baby sweaters and afghans, animals, etc.
Sunday, November 10, 6:30 p.m. Movie Night – Casablanca - One of the most memorable of all film experiences, Casablanca has become a Hollywood legend. Humphrey Bogart is the disillusioned owner of Rick's bar in Morocco, a gathering place for refugees waiting to obtain exit visas. FREE for Miltonvale Park residents and by donation for others. Miltonvale Park in the Movies.
NEW - Thursday, Nov 14, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Rock Painting and Toy Party. Come paint rocks and or play with the toys in the toy library. RSVP to MiltonMVPs@gmail.com. Milton MVPs
NEW CLASS STARTING - Thursdays beginning Nov 14 6:30-7:30 p.m. - Knitting for Beginners - Stella is opening the class to beginning knitters, while those who have already taken classes, and enjoy the social time can still come for fun. Register at MiltonMVPs@gmail.com. Milton MVPs
Friday, November 15 is the deadline for the Milton Community Hall’s next 50-50 draw! Tickets can be bought at the hall or send an e-transfer to miltoncommunityhall@gmail.com. The Oct. 31 winner was Jamie Taylor - $87.50. Tickets are $3 or 2/$5. License #16921. Thanks to all for your support!
Sat. November 16 – Proud Islanders Concert 7 p.m. Free for Miltonvale Park Seniors and by donation for others. Please RSVP to miltoncommunityhall@gmail.com or 902-566-3154. Funded in part by the PEI Seniors Secretariat.
Monday, November 18 at 6:30 p.m. Resourceful Home Owner – . at the Milton Community Hall. Learn skills essential for maintaining your home. Topic – Redoing furniture (painting, small reupholstering projects, pallets). FREE for Miltonvale Park residents, and by donation of others. Register at MiltonMVPs@gmail.com Milton MVPs
Tues. Nov 19, 1 p.m. Food Presentation with Margaret Prouse – Meats and Stews. Free for Miltonvale Park residents 55+ and by donation for others. RSVP to admin@miltonvalepark.com. Miltonvale Park in the Movies
Wednesday, Nov. 20, 7 p.m. – Municipal Council Meeting - Please RSVP if you plan to attend. admin@miltonalepark.com
NEW - Wreath Making, Thursday, Nov 21, 6-8 p.m., (Tentative Date) with Marie Dow. Priority booking for residents of Miltonvale Park Cost - $10 for residents who have not participated in the 2022-2023 wreath workshops at the hall. $20 for residents who participated before, and $30 for non-residents, if space is available. To register or to be placed on the waiting list, please email MiltonMVPs@gmail.com and please include your civic address if you are a Miltonvale Park resident, and note if you have attended a wreath workshop previously at the hall. Milton MVPs
Monday, November 25, 6:30 p.m. International Foods (demonstration and tasting) with home economist Margaret Prouse. Free for Health Care Professionals. To register, please email admin@miltonvalepark.com.
Tuesday, November 26 afternoon – Cookie making activity. Watch for details.
NEW -Tuesday, Dec. 3 – 1 p.m. Food Presentation with Margaret Prouse – Desserts. Free for Miltonvale Park residents 55+ and by donation for others. RSVP to admin@miltonvalepark.com. Miltonvale Park in the Movies
NOTES:
The Municipal Office will be closed on Monday, November 11. There will be a Remembrance Day service at the cenotaph in Wheatley River at 11 a.m.
The municipality also has a draft Active Transportation Plan and hopes to get feedback from residents. If you would like an electronic copy of the document, in advance of a soon-to-be-held meeting to discuss it and possible projects, please email Shari at admin@miltonvalepark.com.
Garden – There are a few things still in the garden - beets, Swiss chard, herbs... The lower half of the garden (furthest from Rte. 7) is for community use as most of the upper section has been planted for individual use. If you can help get the garden ready for winter- contact Shari at 902-368-3090 or admin@miltonvalepark.com. We are supposed to be reporting the amount of produce grown in the garden (for the funders)-so if you pick some… please keep track of the amounts and report to me!
Mosquitoes – Residents in the Crabbe Road area who have benefitted from the treatment this summer to control mosquitoes are asked to forward their $30 contribution towards the cost of the 2024 mosquito control to the Council Office. Rachel Sentner has been collecting or residents can e-transfer admin@miltonvalepark.com, or drop off their contribution. Council does pay for the cost of black fly control in the Loyalist Road and Crabbe Road areas.
CHANGE IN DEVELOPMENT OFFICE HOURS – Mirko Terrazas will now be working at the Council Office at the Milton Community Hall on TUESDAYS from 10-2. Other hours may be arranged by appointment. Email Mirko at develop@miltonvalepark.com or call the office at 902-368-3090.
The Miltonvale Community Park is no longer staffed, although we will be checking in on it regularly. If you are there and you feel it needs attention, please contact the Council office at 902-368-3090 or if the office is not open, call or text 902-213-0597.
Child Bursary -If parents/caregivers have registered your children who live in Miltonvale Park for extracurricular sports/arts/cultural classes or lessons, they could be eligible for a $75 rebate per child per year (April 1 -March 31). https://miltonvalepark.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/bursary-application2024.pdf
Local 4-Hers are also taking orders for the Provincial 4-H Fundraiser until Nov. 4 (PEI products – cheese, fudge, honey, jam and soap)– so if you know any 4-Hers, and want to support 4-H, more information is here: https://www.pei4h.ca/4hpeifundraiser
For Miltonvale Park residents, if money or transportation is a barrier to any of the Milton Community Hall MVP (Most Valuable People) events, please let us know and we will do what we can to ensure that everyone can participate. Email MiltonMVPs@gmail.com. Activities in the Milton Hall MVP project have received funding from the PEI Alliance for Mental Well-Being, and are coordinated by Peggy Chen, MiltonMVPs@gmail.com.
Sign up for regular (approx. weekly) emails from the municipality listing events and reminders by emailing admin@miltonvalepark.com.
Do you have any favourite movies to suggest for Sunday nights that the hall is not booked, for the Movie Nights?
Activities in the Miltonvale Park in the Movies have been partly funded by the Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program.
Oct. 23 - 2024 - Car Care, Halloween events....
Published on Oct 23, 2024
October 23, 2024 -Miltonvale Park and Milton Community Hall
WEEKLY EVENTS
Monday and Friday Active Aging Fitness with KK classes– 9 – 10 a.m. at the Milton Community Hall, $6 (Drop-in).
Mondays –Resourceful Home Owner Series until late Oct. – Mondays at 6:30-8 p.m. at the Milton Community Hall. Learn skills essential for maintaining your home. The series is FREE for Miltonvale Park residents, and by donation of others. Register at MiltonMVPs@gmail.com You can come to one, some, or all!
Coffee Club – Mondays and Fridays at 10 a.m. Drop in to the Milton Community Hall for coffee, tea, snacks and conversation. Admission by donation of coin or treats! Everyone welcome.
Yoga on the Mat with Leone Curtis – Tuesdays and Fridays 8 – 9 a.m. at the hall; $6 for Miltonvale Park residents, $7 for others (Drop-in).
Yoga on the Chair with Leone Curtis at the hall, Tuesdays and Fridays – 9:15 -10:15 a.m. at the hall, $6 for Miltonvale Park residents, $7 for others (Drop-in). Chair Yoga on Tuesdays will now be held on the main level when possible.
Square Dancing – 4 weeks on Tuesdays at 3 p.m., began Oct. 22.
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meet at the Hall on Tuesdays at 6:15 p.m. For more information contact Joyce at 902-368-2055.
Wednesday Seniors Fitness Classes with Michele at 9 a.m. Fee $6. Drop in!
Zumba with Natalia –Zumba fitness classes are weekly on Wednesdays from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm. at the hall; $2 for residents, $5 for non-residents. Contact MiltonMVPs@gmail.com to sign up.
Knitting – class is full! 6:45-7:45 on Wednesdays (but not Oct. 23)
Sunday Night Movies – Most Sunday evenings at 6:30. Free for Miltonvale Park residents and by donation for others. – Free for Miltonvale Park residents and by donation for others.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Tonight (Oct. 23)-APM Centre/Communities 13, Inc. - Annual Meeting -at the APM Center at 7 p.m. in the sports office.
Square Dancing with Christine is back as a part of Most Valuable People project! 4 classes for one session from 3-4 pm on Tuesdays, Oct. 22-Nov.12. Funded by PEI Alliance for Mental Well-Being, it's $2/class and priority booking for Miltonvale Park residents (Please provide your civic address), $5 per class for everyone else. Spaces are limited. RSVP to MiltonMVPs@gmail.com.
Thurs. Oct 24 – 1 p.m. Food Presentation with Margaret Prouse -Greek cooking– Miltonvale Park in the Movies. RSVP to admin@miltonvalepark.com. Free for Miltonvale Park residents, ages 55+. By donation for others. Space is limited.
Thursday, Oct. 24 - Practical Finance in Life Series – with Ciaran Mulcahy from RBC, First Time Home Buyers – Learn about the benefits, credits and incentives that can help you purchase your first home. FREE. Please RSVP to MiltonMVPs@gmail.com.
REMEMBER TO REGISTER!! Saturday, Oct 26 –Rural Municipality of Miltonvale Park- Halloween Drive Thru on Saturday afternoon, from 2-3:30 p.m. for the youth of Miltonvale Park. Come with your ghosts and goblins to get a treat. If residents would like to drop off treats to be distributed, they can be left at the hall, by Friday, please! Please register your children here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/
Sunday October 27 – 2-4 p.m. Open House for Connie (Coles) MacDonald’s 70th birthday party at the Milton Hall.
Sunday Movie – Oct. 27 at 6:30 -Beetlejuice. Free for Miltonvale Park Residents -by donation for others. RSVP to admin@miltonvalepark.com. Miltonvale Park in the Movies
Tuesday, October 29 at 1 p.m. – Air Fryer Cooking Class with Margaret Prouse. Space is limited. Free for Miltonvale Park residents aged 55+, who have priority booking until Oct 22, and by donation for others. Register at miltoncommunityhall@gmail.com. Funded in part by the PEI Seniors’ Secretariat.
NEW -Wednesday, Oct. 30 at 10:30 a.m. -Car Care and Maintenance - Join residents Darrin Vanderaa and Floyd Newman (experienced auto mechanics!) to learn about your car. Bring your questions and they will do their best to help you get the most out of your car! Free for Miltonvale Park residents and by donation for others. Please RSVP to admin@miltonvalepark.com or 902-368-3090. Miltonvale Park in the Movies (September’s movie was Thelma and Louise!!)
Thurs., Oct. 31 is the deadline for the Milton Community Hall’s next 50-50 draw! Tickets can be bought at the hall or send an e-transfer to miltoncommunityhall@gmail.com.
Thursday, Oct. 31 – Seniors Halloween Dance – 2-4 p.m. Free for Miltonvale Park residents age 55+ and by donation for others. Snacks, costumes, dancing and spooky Hallowe’en fun! Please RSVP to admin@miltonvalepark.com or 902-368-3090. Miltonvale Park in the Movies
Monday, November 4 – 6:30 p.m. Health Care Professionals PEI Food Presentation – Margaret Prouse will be demonstrating traditional PEI foods at an event specifically designed for PEI Health care workers. FREE for Health Care Professionals. If space remains, others are welcome with Miltonvale Park residents having priority. Please pre-register to admin@miltonvalepark.com or 902-368-3090 by noon, Friday, Nov. 1. Funded by the Prince Edward Island Community Grant for the Retention of Health Care Professionals.
Monday, Nov. 4 – Women’s Network of PEI - The Reconnections program aims to build community by creating an intergenerational space for women and gender diverse Islanders to connect and share their interests. Monthly meetups will be held at the Milton Community Hall usually on one Monday each month until April 2025. The first meeting of each group will be focused on providing the opportunity for members to get to know each other. Each following meetup will include a meal and will host an activity decided upon by the group such as arts and crafts, cooking, gardening, or other, to foster joy and spark conversations. Registration form - https://docs.google.com/
Thursday, Nov. 7, at 7 p.m. - Miltonvale Park Planning Board Meeting. Please RSVP if you would like to attend.
Nov 9-10 -CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR - Sat. 9a.m. - 3p.m. and Sunday, 10-3 p.m. Admission $2 for those over 12. Please contact miltoncommunityhall@gmail.com if you would like to volunteer. Tables are all reserved, and there is a waiting list. To be added to it, or notified about next year’s fair, please register at http://www.surveymonkey.com/r/
Sat. November 16 – Proud Islanders Concert 7 p.m. Free for Miltonvale Park Seniors and by donation for others. Please RSVP to miltoncommunityhall@gmail.com or 902-566-3154. Funded in part by the PEI Seniors Secretariat.
Tues. Nov 19, 1 p.m. Food Presentation with Margaret Prouse – Meats and Stews. Free for Miltonvale Park residents 55+ and by donation for others. RSVP to admin@miltonvalepark.com. Miltonvale Park in the Movies
Wednesday, Nov. 20, 7 p.m. – Municipal Council Meeting - Please RSVP if you plan to attend.
Monday, November 25, 6:30 p.m. International Foods (demonstration and tasting) with home economist Margaret Prouse. Free for Health Care Professionals.
Tuesday, November 26 afternoon – Cooking making activity. Watch for details.
NOTES:
The Municipal Office will be closed on Friday, October 25, as the CAO is attending the annual meeting of the Association of Municipal Administrators.
The municipality also has a draft Active Transportation Plan and hopes to get feedback from residents. If you would like an electronic copy of the document, in advance of a soon-to-be-held meeting to discuss it and possible projects, please email Shari at admin@miltonvalepark.com.
The North River Fire Department is recruiting new firefighters. Applications are being accepted until Oct. 31 at www.nrfd.ca
Garden – The Community Garden across the road needs pickers. When produce is picked, it is put in coolers at the community mailboxes at the hall and notification is put on Facebook, including the Miltonvale Park Residents private group. If anyone is interested in helping harvest and weed the garden, please contact Shari at admin@miltonvalepark.com. The lower half of the garden (furthest from Rte. 7) is for community use as most of the upper section has been planted for individual use. If you can help - contact Shari at 902-368-3090 or admin@miltonvalepark.com. Please check in with the office if you plan to forage in the garden, as there are some plans for certain vegetables for some events. We are supposed to be reporting the amount of produce grown in the garden (for the funders)-so if you pick some… please keep track of the amounts and report to me!
Mosquitoes – Residents in the Crabbe Road area who have benefitted from the treatment this summer to control mosquitoes are asked to forward their $30 contribution towards the cost of the 2024 mosquito control to the Council Office. Rachel Sentner has been collecting or residents can e-transfer admin@miltonvalepark.com, or drop off their contribution. Council does pay for the cost of black fly control in the Loyalist Road and Crabbe Road areas.
CHANGE IN DEVELOPMENT OFFICE HOURS – Mirko Terrazas will now be working at the Council Office at the Milton Community Hall on TUESDAYS from 10-2. Other hours may be arranged by appointment. Email Mirko at develop@miltonvalepark.com or call the office at 902-368-3090.
The Miltonvale Community Park is no longer staffed, although we will be checking in on it regularly. If you are there and you feel it needs attention, please contact the Council office at 902-368-3090 or if the office is not open, call or text 902-213-0597.
Child Bursary -If parents/caregivers have registered your children who live in Miltonvale Park for extracurricular sports/arts/cultural classes or lessons, they could be eligible for a $75 rebate per child per year (April 1 -March 31). https://miltonvalepark.
The Wheatley River 4-H Club is selling Peanut Butter Balls from the hall with proceeds going to local food banks and community kitchens. 5 -$5 or 10 for $10. Funds for the groceries were provided through an FCC 4-H Club fund grant. Local 4-Hers are also taking orders for the Provincial 4-H Fundraiser until Nov. 4 (PEI products – cheese, fudge, honey, jam and soap)– so if you know any 4-Hers, and want to support 4-H, more information is here: https://www.pei4h.ca/
For Miltonvale Park residents, if money or transportation is a barrier to any of the Milton Community Hall MVP (Most Valuable People) events, please let us know and we will do what we can to ensure that everyone can participate. Email MiltonMVPs@gmail.com. Activities in the Milton Hall MVP project have received funding from the PEI Alliance for Mental Well-Being, and are coordinated by Peggy Chen, MiltonMVPs@gmail.com.
Sign up for regular (approx. weekly) emails from the municipality listing events and reminders by emailing admin@miltonvalepark.com.
Do you have any favourite movies to suggest for Sunday nights that the hall is not booked, for the Movie Nights?
Activities in the Miltonvale Park in the Movies have been partly funded by the Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program.
News and Events -Oct. 17 - Drag Brunch, Story Time, Square Dancing, Halloween...
Published on Oct 17, 2024
October 17, 2024 -Miltonvale Park and Milton Community Hall
WEEKLY EVENTS
Monday and Friday Active Aging Fitness with KK classes– 9 – 10 a.m. at the Milton Community Hall, $6 (Drop-in).
Mondays –Resourceful Home Owner Series until late Oct. – Mondays at 6:30-8 p.m. at the Milton Community Hall. Learn skills essential for maintaining your home. The series is FREE for Miltonvale Park residents, and by donation of others. Register at MiltonMVPs@gmail.com You can come to one, some, or all!
Coffee Club – Mondays and Fridays at 10 a.m. Drop in to the Milton Community Hall for coffee, tea, snacks and conversation. Admission by donation of coin or treats! Everyone welcome.
Yoga on the Mat with Leone Curtis – Tuesdays and Fridays 8 – 9 a.m. at the hall; $6 for Miltonvale Park residents, $7 for others (Drop-in).
Yoga on the Chair with Leone Curtis at the hall, Tuesdays and Fridays – 9:15 -10:15 a.m. at the hall, $6 for Miltonvale Park residents, $7 for others (Drop-in). Chair Yoga on Tuesdays will now be held on the main level when possible.
Square Dancing – 4 weeks on Tuesdays at 3 p.m., beginning Oct. 22.
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meet at the Hall on Tuesdays at 6:15 p.m. For more information contact Joyce at 902-368-2055.
Wednesday Seniors Fitness Classes with Michele at 9 a.m. Fee $6. Drop in! No class on Oct. 23.
Zumba with Natalia –Zumba fitness classes are weekly on Wednesdays from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm. at the hall; $2 for residents, $5 for non-residents. Contact MiltonMVPs@gmail.com to sign up. No class on Oct. 23.
Knitting – class is full! 6:45-7:45 on Wednesdays.
Sunday Night Movies – Most Sunday evenings at 6:30. Free for Miltonvale Park residents and by donation for others. – Free for Miltonvale Park residents and by donation for others.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Tonight (Thurs. Oct. 17) is the sold-out Red Dirt Skinners show. Doors will open at 6:30pm, show starts at 7pm. Please note this is not an event organized by the hall.
Saturday, Oct. 19 at 11 a.m. Drag Brunch – Join the Rural Municipality of Miltonvale Park for a Drag Brunch at the Milton Community Hall. Drag is an artistic way of expressing yourself and showing the world who you are or who you want to be. Performers express different aspects of their gender or personality through dressing up, performing, being in parades, and volunteering in their communities. Space is limited. The brunch is free for Miltonvale Park residents. Other folks are welcome, by donation. To book your seat, contact admin@miltonvalepark.com or 902-368-3090 by 10 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 18.
Drag Queen Story Time - Saturday, Oct. 19 at 1 p.m. The Rural Municipality of Miltonvale Park invites families, caregivers and youth to a Drag Queen Storytime with Lady Fefe Fierce on at the Milton Community Hall. Drag queens reading stories to children captures the imagination and play of the gender fluidity of childhood and gives youth positive stories which promote diversity and inclusion. Our goal is to promote literacy and freedom of expression. Please RSVP to admin@miltonvalepark.com or 902-368-3090 with the number of people and age of children who are attending so we can tailor the books to the children. Free.
These events are funded by the Government of Prince Edward Island with financial support from the Government of Canada Department for Women and Gender Equality Edward in support of the National Action Plan to End Gender Based Violence.
NEW - Square Dancing with Christine is back as a part of Most Valuable People project! 4 classes for one session from 3-4 pm on Tuesdays, Oct. 22-Nov.12. Funded by PEI Alliance for Mental Well-Being, it's $2/class and priority booking for Miltonvale Park residents (Please provide your civic address), $5 per class for everyone else. Spaces are limited. RSVP to MiltonMVPs@gmail.com.
Tues. Oct 22 –Milton Community Hall Board of Directors Meeting – 7:15 p.m.
Pole Walking Club 2 - Class #2 at the Miltonvale Community Park 10:30 am, Wednesday, Oct. 23. RSVP to MiltonMVPs@gmail.com.
Wednesday, Oct 23 - The tile floors on both levels of the hall are being refinished, so regular programming is impacted.
Thurs. Oct 24 – 1 p.m. Food Presentation with Margaret Prouse -Greek cooking– Miltonvale Park in the Movies. RSVP to admin@miltonvalepark.com. Free for Miltonvale Park residents, ages 55+, who have priority booking until the end of today (Oct. 17). By donation for others. Space is limited.
Thursday, Oct. 24 - Practical Finance in Life Series – with Ciaran Mulcahy from RBC, First Time Home Buyers – Learn about the benefits, credits and incentives that can help you purchase your first home. FREE. Please RSVP to MiltonMVPs@gmail.com.
Saturday, Oct 26 –Rural Municipality of Miltonvale Park- Halloween Drive Thru on Saturday afternoon, from 2-3:30 p.m. for the youth of Miltonvale Park. Come with your ghosts and goblins to get a treat. Please register here
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MVPHalloween
Sunday October 27 – 2-4 p.m. Open House for Connie (Coles) MacDonald’s 70th birthday party at the Milton Hall.
Sunday Movie – Oct. 27 at 6:30 -Beetlejuice. Free for Miltonvale Park Residents -by donation for others. RSVP to admin@miltonvalepark.com. Miltonvale Park in the Movies
Tuesday, October 29 at 1 p.m. – Air Fryer Cooking Class with Margaret Prouse. Space is limited. Free for Miltonvale Park residents aged 55+, who have priority booking until Oct 22, and by donation for others. Register at miltoncommunityhall@gmail.com. Funded in part by the PEI Seniors’ Secretariat.
Thurs., Oct. 31 is the deadline for the Milton Community Hall’s next 50-50 draw! Tickets can be bought at the hall or send an e-transfer to miltoncommunityhall@gmail.com. The Oct. 15 winner was Dorothy Hughes - $67.50. Tickets are $3 or 2/$5. License #16921. Thanks to all for your support!
Thursday, Oct. 31 – Seniors Halloween Dance – 2-4 p.m. Free for Miltonvale Park residents age 55+ and by donation for others. Snacks, costumes, dancing and spooky Hallowe’en fun! Please RSVP to admin@miltonvalepark.com or 902-368-3090. Miltonvale Park in the Movies
Monday, November 4 – 6:30 p.m. Health Care Professionals PEI Food Presentation – Margaret Prouse will be demonstrating traditional PEI foods at an event specifically designed for PEI Health care workers. FREE for Health Care Professionals. If space remains, others are welcome with Miltonvale Park residents having priority. Please pre-register to admin@miltonvalepark.com or 902-368-3090 by noon, Friday, Nov. 1. Funded by the Prince Edward Island Community Grant for the Retention of Health Care Professionals.
Monday, Nov. 4 – Women’s Network of PEI - The Reconnections program aims to build community by creating an intergenerational space for women and gender diverse Islanders to connect and share their interests. Monthly meetups will be held at the Milton Community Hall usually on one Monday each month until April 2025. The first meeting of each group will be focused on providing the opportunity for members to get to know each other. Each following meetup will include a meal and will host an activity decided upon by the group such as arts and crafts, cooking, gardening, or other, to foster joy and spark conversations. Registration form - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSctayvrux43tFOBJ3zfQ-4Cl3bBFl2cM-kKNvTIqTbgx6Vyiw/viewform
Nov 9-10 -CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR - Sat. 9a.m. - 3p.m. and Sunday, 10-3 p.m. Admission $2 for those over 12. Please contact miltoncommunityhall@gmail.com if you would like to volunteer. Tables are all reserved, and there is a waiting list. To be added to it, or notified about next year’s fair, please register at http://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MiltonFair24.
Thursday, Nov. 7, at 7 p.m. - Miltonvale Park Planning Board Meeting. Please RSVP if you would like to attend.
Sat. November 16 – Proud Islanders Concert 7 p.m. Watch for details. Free for Miltonvale Park Seniors. By donation for others. Please RSVP to miltoncommunityhall@gmail.com or 902-566-3154. Funded in part by the PEI Seniors Secretariat.
Tues. Nov 19, 1 p.m. Food Presentation with Margaret Prouse – Meats and Stews. Free for Miltonvale Park residents 55+ and by donation for others. Miltonvale Park in the Movies
Wednesday, Nov. 20, 7 p.m. – Municipal Council Meeting - Please RSVP if you plan to attend.
Monday, November 25, 6:30 p.m. International Foods (demonstration and tasting) with home economist Margaret Prouse. Free for Health Care Professionals.
Tuesday, November 26 afternoon – Cooking making activity. Watch for details.
NOTES:
The Municipal Office will be closed on Friday, October 25, as the CAO is attending the annual meeting of the Association of Municipal Administrators.
The municipality will be hosting a car care information session with Floyd Newman and Darren Vanderaa – The date will be determined in the next few days – (late October-early November.) If you might be interested, email admin@miltonvalepark.com to be sure to get the details once finalized. Miltonvale Park in the Movies
The municipality also has a draft Active Transportation Plan and hopes to get feedback from residents. If you would like an electronic copy of the document, in advance of a soon-to-be-held meeting to discuss it and possible projects, please email Shari at admin@miltonvalepark.com.
The North River Fire Department is recruiting new firefighters. Applications are being accepted until Oct. 31 at www.nrfd.ca
Garden – The Community Garden across the road needs pickers. When produce is picked, it is put in coolers at the community mailboxes at the hall and notification is put on Facebook, including the Miltonvale Park Residents private group. If anyone is interested in helping harvest and weed the garden, please contact Shari at admin@miltonvalepark.com. The lower half of the garden (furthest from Rte. 7) is for community use as most of the upper section has been planted for individual use. If you can help - contact Shari at 902-368-3090 or admin@miltonvalepark.com. Please check in with the office if you plan to forage in the garden, as there are some plans for certain vegetables for some events. We are supposed to be reporting the amount of produce grown in the garden (for the funders)-so if you pick some… please keep track of the amounts and report to me! Gardener Heidi Riley is meeting volunteers at the garden on Friday, Oct 18 at 10:30, if anyone is interested in helping get the garden ready for winter.
Mosquitoes – Residents in the Crabbe Road area who have benefitted from the treatment this summer to control mosquitoes are asked to forward their $30 contribution towards the cost of the 2024 mosquito control to the Council Office. Rachel Sentner has been collecting or residents can e-transfer admin@miltonvalepark.com, or drop off their contribution. Council does pay for the cost of black fly control in the Loyalist Road and Crabbe Road areas.
CHANGE IN DEVELOPMENT OFFICE HOURS – Mirko Terrazas will now be working at the Council Office at the Milton Community Hall on TUESDAYS from 10-2. Other hours may be arranged by appointment. Email Mirko at develop@miltonvalepark.com or call the office at 902-368-3090.
The Miltonvale Community Park is no longer staffed, although we will be checking in on it regularly. If you are there and you feel it needs attention, please contact the Council office at 902-368-3090 or if the office is not open, call or text 902-213-0597.
Child Bursary -If parents/caregivers have registered your children who live in Miltonvale Park for extracurricular sports/arts/cultural classes or lessons, they could be eligible for a $75 rebate per child per year (April 1 -March 31). https://miltonvalepark.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/bursary-application2024.pdf
The Wheatley River 4-H Club is planning to make Peanut Butter Balls this weekend to sell with proceeds going to local food banks and community kitchens. The PB balls will be available from local 4-Hers (and there are lots!) or at the hall. Funds for the groceries were provided through an FCC 4-H Club fund grant. Local 4-Hers are also taking orders for the Provincial 4-H Fundraiser until Nov. 4 (PEI products – cheese, fudge, honey, jam and soap)– so if you know any 4-Hers, and want to support 4-H, more information is here: https://www.pei4h.ca/4hpeifundraiser
For Miltonvale Park residents, if money or transportation is a barrier to any of the Milton Community Hall MVP (Most Valuable People) events, please let us know and we will do what we can to ensure that everyone can participate. Email MiltonMVPs@gmail.com. Activities in the Milton Hall MVP project have received funding from the PEI Alliance for Mental Well-Being, and are coordinated by Peggy Chen, MiltonMVPs@gmail.com.
Sign up for regular (approx. weekly) emails from the municipality listing events and reminders by emailing admin@miltonvalepark.com.
Do you have any favourite movies to suggest for Sunday nights that the hall is not booked, for the Movie Nights?
Activities in the Miltonvale Park in the Movies have been partly funded by the Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program.
Upcoming Events - Oct. 5, 2024
Published on Oct 5, 2024
October 5, 2024 -Miltonvale Park and Milton Community Hall
WEEKLY EVENTS
Monday and Friday Active Aging Fitness with KK classes– 9 – 10 a.m. at the Milton Community Hall, $6 (Drop-in).
Mondays –Resourceful Home Owner Series until late Oct. – Mondays at 6:30-8 p.m. at the Milton Community Hall. Learn skills essential for maintaining your home. The series is FREE for Miltonvale Park residents, and by donation of others. Register at MiltonMVPs@gmail.com You can come to one, some, or all!
Coffee Club – Mondays and Fridays at 10 a.m. Drop in to the Milton Community Hall for coffee, tea, snacks and conversation. Admission by donation of coin or treats! Everyone welcome.
Yoga on the Mat with Leone Curtis – Tuesdays and Fridays 8 – 9 a.m. at the hall; $6 for Miltonvale Park residents, $7 for others (Drop-in).
Yoga on the Chair with Leone Curtis at the hall, Tuesdays and Fridays – 9:15 -10:15 a.m. at the hall, $6 for Miltonvale Park residents, $7 for others (Drop-in). Chair Yoga on Tuesdays will now be held on the main level when possible.
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meet at the Hall on Tuesdays at 6:15 p.m. For more information contact Joyce at 902-368-2055.
NEW DAY & TIME THIS WEEK! Wednesday Seniors Fitness Classes with Michele at 9 a.m. Fee $6. Drop in! NO WEDNESDAY CLASS on October 9. Class will be held on TUESDAY, OCT. 8 at 1. P.m.
Zumba with Natalia –Zumba fitness classes are weekly on Wednesdays from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm. at the hall; $2 for residents, $5 for non-residents. Contact MiltonMVPs@gmail.com to sign up.
Knitting – class is now full! 6:45-7:45 on Wednesdays.
Sunday Night Movies – Most Sunday evenings at 6:30. Free for Miltonvale Park residents and by donation for others. – Free for Miltonvale Park residents and by donation for others. Oct. 6 Movie is The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Sunday, October 6 Movie – 6:30 - THE BEST EXOTIC MARIGOLD HOTEL follows a group of British retirees who decide to outsource their retirement to less expensive and seemingly exotic India. Enticed by advertisements for the newly restored Marigold Hotel and bolstered with visions of a life of leisure, they arrive to find the palace a shell of its former self. Though the new environment is less luxurious than imagined, they are forever transformed by their shared experiences, discovering that life and love can begin again when you let go of the past.
Monday, Oct. 7 – Resourceful Homeowner TOPIC – All About Tile – 6:30 -8p.m. RSVP to MiltonMVPs@gmail.com.
Thursday, Oct 10 from 6-7 p.m. -- Practical Finance in Life Series -Estate & Will Planning: with Nick Kays, Investment Specialist with RBC - Estate planning can be an uncomfortable topic for many, though unfortunately it doesn’t make it any less important. Through this presentation we want to get you thinking about how your estate may look. Having an estate plan has so many benefits – we plan to review how the estate process works, where to start, and why it is important no matter what life stage you are in. FREE. Please RSVP to MiltonMVPs@gmail.com.
-Friday, Oct. 11 at 1 p.m. Food Presentation “Easy Lunches” with Margaret Prouse -– Miltonvale Park in the Movies. RSVP to admin@miltonvalepark.com. Free and priority booking for Miltonvale Park residents aged 55+. By donation for others.
North Milton Women’s Institute will meet next on Tuesday, Oct 15 at 7 p.m. and it is not too late to join the group this year! All women in the area are welcome to attend. For more information email NorthMiltonWI@gmail.com. Or visit https://www.peiwi.ca/
Tues. Oct 15 is the deadline for the Milton Community Hall’s next 50-50 draw! Tickets can be bought at the hall or send an e-transfer to miltoncommunityhall@gmail.com. The Sept. 30 winner was Lorraine Garneau - $50. Tickets are $3 or 2/$5. License #16921. Thanks to all for your support!
Pole Walking Club 2 - Two 90-minute coaching sessions at 10:30 am, Wednesday, October 16 & 23. Walking poles supplied! RSVP to MiltonMVPs@gmail.com. Free for Miltonvale Park residents and by donation for others.
Wednesday, October 16 at 1 p.m. – Air Fryer Cooking Class with Margaret Prouse. Space is limited. Free for Miltonvale Park residents aged 55+, who have priority booking until Oct. 9, and by donation for others. Register ASAP at miltoncommunityhall@gmail.com. Funded in part by the PEI Senior Secretariat.
Wednesday, Oct. 16 - Practical Finance in Life Series – with Vanessa Newcombe and Joey Chau from RBC, Fraud and Cyber Security – Learn how to protect your digital assets and secure your online presence. FREE. Please RSVP to MiltonMVPs@gmail.com.
Wednesday, Oct. 16 – Municipal Council Meeting at 7 p.m. Please RSVP to admin@Miltonvalepark.com or 902-368-3090.
DETAILS! - Saturday, Oct. 19. -11a.m. -Drag Brunch – Join the Rural Municipality of Miltonvale Park for a Drag Brunch at the Milton Community Hall. Drag is an artistic way of expressing yourself and showing the world who you are or who you want to be. Performers express different aspects of their gender or personality through dressing up, performing, being in parades, and volunteering in their communities. Space is limited. The brunch is free for Miltonvale Park residents, who have priority booking until Tues., Oct 15. If space remains, other folks are welcome, by donation. To book your seat or volunteer to help with preparing or serving food, contact admin@miltonvalepark.com or 902-368-3090.
NEW! - Drag Queen Story Time - Saturday, Oct. 19 at 1 p.m. The Rural Municipality of Miltonvale Park invites families, caregivers and youth to a Drag Queen Storytime with Lady Fefe Fierce on at the Milton Community Hall. Drag queens reading stories to children captures the imagination and play of the gender fluidity of childhood and gives youth positive stories which promote diversity and inclusion. Our goal is to promote literacy and freedom of expression. Please RSVP to admin@miltonvalepark.com or 902-368-3090 with the number of people and age of children who are attending so we can tailor the books to the children. Free.
These events are funded by the Government of Prince Edward Island with financial support from the Government of Canada Department for Women and Gender Equality Edward in support of the National Action Plan to End Gender Based Violence.
Thurs. Oct 24 – 1 p.m. Food Presentation with Margaret Prouse -Greek cooking– Miltonvale Park in the Movies. RSVP to admin@miltonvalepark.com. Free for Miltonvale Park residents, ages 55+. By donation for others.
Thursday, Oct. 24 - Practical Finance in Life Series – with Ciaran Mulcahy from RBC, First Time Home Buyers – Learn about the benefits, credits and incentives that can help you purchase your first home. FREE. Please RSVP to MiltonMVPs@gmail.com.
NEW -Saturday, Oct 26 – Municipal Halloween event in the afternoon for the youth of Miltonvale Park. Watch for details for your ghosts and goblins!
Tuesday, October 29 at 1 p.m. – Air Fryer Cooking Class with Margaret Prouse. Space is limited. Free for Miltonvale Park residents aged 55+, who have priority booking until Oct 22, and by donation for others. Register at miltoncommunityhall@gmail.com. Funded in part by the PEI Senior Secretariat.
Thursday, Oct. 31 – Seniors Halloween Dance – 2-4 p.m. Watch for details!
Monday, November 4 – 6:30 p.m. Health Care Retention Cooking Class – Watch for details. Special event for Health Care Workers!
POSTPONED to Monday, Nov. 4 – Women’s Network of PEI - The Reconnections program aims to build community by creating an intergenerational space for women and gender diverse Islanders to connect and share their interests. Monthly meetups will be held at the Milton Community Hall usually on one Monday each month until April 2025. The first meeting of each group will be focused on providing the opportunity for members to get to know each other. Each following meetup will include a meal and will host an activity decided upon by the group such as arts and crafts, cooking, gardening, or other, to foster joy and spark conversations. Registration form - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSctayvrux43tFOBJ3zfQ-4Cl3bBFl2cM-kKNvTIqTbgx6Vyiw/viewform
Nov 9-10 -CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR - Sat. 9a.m. - 3p.m. and Sunday, 10-3 p.m. Admission $2 for those over 12. Please contact miltoncommunityhall@gmail.com if you would like to volunteer. Tables are all reserved, and there is a waiting list. To be added to it, or notified about next year’s fair, please register at http://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MiltonFair24 .
Sat. November 16 – Proud Islanders Concert 7 p.m. Watch for details.
Tues. Nov 19, 1 p.m. Food Presentation with Margaret Prouse – Meats and Stews. Free for Miltonvale Park residents 55+ and by donation for others. Miltonvale Park in the Movies
NOTES:
The North River Fire Department is recruiting new firefighters. Applications are being accepted until Oct. 31 at www.nrfd.ca
Garden – The Community Garden across the road needs pickers. When produce is picked, it is put in coolers at the community mailboxes at the hall and notification is put on Facebook, including the Miltonvale Park Residents private group. If anyone is interested in helping harvest and weed the garden, please contact Shari at admin@miltonvalepark.com. The lower half of the garden (furthest from Rte. 7) is for community use as most of the upper section has been planted for individual use. If you can help - contact Shari at 902-368-3090 or admin@miltonvalepark.com. Please check in with the office if you plan to forage in the garden, as there are some plans for certain vegetables for some events. We are supposed to be reporting the amount of produce grown in the garden (for the funders)-so if you pick some… please keep track of the amounts and report to me!
Mosquitoes – Residents in the Crabbe Road area who have benefitted from the treatment this summer to control mosquitoes are asked to forward their $30 contribution towards the cost of the 2024 mosquito control to the Council Office. Rachel Sentner has been collecting or residents can e-transfer the Council office, or drop off their contribution. Council does pay for the cost of black fly control in the Loyalist Road and Crabbe Road areas.
CHANGE IN DEVELOPMENT OFFICE HOURS – Mirko Terrazas will now be working at the Council Office at the Milton Community Hall on TUESDAYS from 10-2. Other hours may be arranged by appointment. Email Mirko at develop@miltonvalepark.com or call the office at 902-368-3090.
The Miltonvale Community Park is no longer staffed, although we will be checking in on it regularly. If you are there and you feel it needs attention, please contact the Council office at 902-368-3090 or if the office is not open, call or text 902-213-0597.
Child Bursary -If parents/caregivers have registered your children who live in Miltonvale Park for extracurricular sports/arts/cultural classes or lessons, they could be eligible for a $75 rebate per child per year (April 1 -March 31). https://miltonvalepark.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/bursary-application2024.pdf
For Miltonvale Park residents, if money or transportation is a barrier to any of the Milton Community Hall MVP (Most Valuable People) events, please let us know and we will do what we can to ensure that everyone can participate. Email MiltonMVPs@gmail.com. Activities in the Milton Hall MVP project have received funding from the PEI Alliance for Mental Well-Being, and are coordinated by Peggy Chen, MiltonMVPs@gmail.com.
Sign up for regular (approx. weekly) emails from the municipality listing events and reminders by emailing admin@miltonvalepark.com.
Do you like to paint? The summer students are done, but painting still remains. If you want to help put white stain on the long walls of the hall, please touch base at miltoncommunityhall@gmail.com or 902-566-3154. Thanks to Tony, Peggy and Norm who have painted recently!
Do you have any favourite movies to suggest for Sunday nights that the hall is not booked, for the Movie Nights?
Activities in the Miltonvale Park in the Movies have been partly funded by the Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program.
September 26, 2026
Published on Sep 26, 2024
WEEKLY EVENTS
Monday and Friday Active Aging Fitness with KK classes– 9 – 10 a.m. at the Milton Community Hall, $6 (Drop-in).
Mondays –Resourceful Home Owner Series until late Oct. – Mondays at 6:30-8 p.m. at the Milton Community Hall. Learn skills essential for maintaining your home. The series is FREE for Miltonvale Park residents, and by donation of others. Register at MiltonMVPs@gmail.com You can come to one, some, or all!
Coffee Club – Mondays and Fridays at 10 a.m. Drop in to the Milton Community Hall for coffee, tea, snacks and conversation. Admission by donation of coin or treats! Everyone welcome. Coffee is upstairs on Sept 30, due to the Apple Preserving the Harvest session.
Yoga on the Mat with Leone Curtis – Tuesdays and Fridays 8 – 9 a.m. at the hall; $6 for Miltonvale Park residents, $7 for others (Drop-in).
Yoga on the Chair with Leone Curtis at the hall, Tuesdays and Fridays – 9:15 -10:15 a.m. at the hall, $6 for Miltonvale Park residents, $7 for others (Drop-in)
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meet at the Hall on Tuesdays at 6:15 p.m. For more information contact Joyce at 902-368-2055.
Wednesday Seniors Fitness Classes with Michele at 9 a.m. Fee $6. Drop in!
Zumba with Natalia –Zumba fitness classes are weekly on Wednesdays from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm. at the hall; $2 for residents, $5 for non-residents. Contact MiltonMVPs@gmail.com to sign up.
Knitting – Stella is going to continue knitting classes into October and plans for knitters to make socks! 6:45-7:45 on Wednesdays. For more information or to register, contract Peggy at MiltonMVPs@gmail.com.
Sunday Night Movies – Most Sunday evenings at 6:30. Free for Miltonvale Park residents and by donation for others. – Free for Miltonvale Park residents and by donation for others. Sept. 29 movie is Grease.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Please note -Several of Margaret Prouse’s cooking classes have been re-scheduled to the new dates noted below.
Friday, Sept 27 – 11 a.m. Putting Your Garden to Bed – with Heidi Riley. Free for Miltonvale Park residents and by donation for others. There is still space!! Heidi is a very knowledgeable and enthusiastic gardener who has trained to be a master gardener. Funded in part by the Island Community Food Security Program
Sunday, Sept 29 – Movie Grease – 6:30 p.m.
Monday, September 30 from 10:30 am-12:30 pm – Preserving the Harvest Workshop with Linda Weeks. Focusing on Apples. Funded in part by the PEI Seniors’ Secretariat. Priority registration for Miltonvale Park residents as space is limited. Free for residents, and by donation for others. Pre-register by Friday, 5 p.m. Sept. 27 to admin@Miltonvalepark.com or 902-368-3090.
Monday, Sept. 30 is the deadline for the Milton Community Hall’s next 50-50 draw! Tickets can be bought at the hall or send an e-transfer to miltoncommunityhall@gmail.com. The Sept. 15 winner was Marlene Andrews - $50. Tickets are $3 or 2/$5. License #16921. Thanks to all for your support!
Monday, Sept 30 – Resourceful Homeowner TOPIC – Simple Home Upgrades – 6:30 -8p.m. RSVP to MiltonMVPs@gmail.com.
The Chinese Business Association hosts the first Chinese Families flea market on Monday, Sept 30 from 2:30-6:30 pm at Beaconsfield Historic House's lawn, 2 Kent St. This is a fundraiser for Mi'kmaq children through Mi'kmaq Heritage Actors. Free for all buyers and sellers.
Wednesday, October 2 at 6:45 p.m. Wheatley River 4-H -for youth aged 6-21. Reorganization Meeting. https://www.pei4h.ca/ for general information on 4-H. For information on the Wheatley River 4-H Club, please email peishari@gmail.com. Do you like working with youth? Do you have a skill you could share? Would you like to lead a project or help out with the club activities as a volunteer? Get involved with this great youth organization! Registration $40 for first youth in the family, $35 each for the others!
Thursday, Oct 3 from 6-7 p.m. —Practical Finance in Life Series -Retirement Planning: with Nick Kays, Investment Specialist with RBC- Through this presentation, we will be asking and answering 5 key retirement questions that all Canadians should be thinking about: How much do I need to retire? How will I spend my time in retirement? When should I leave work? How long should I plan for? And where will the money come from? Each individual and family should have a personalized plan in order to answer these questions, but an overview of each is our goal for this evening. FREE. Please RSVP to MiltonMVPs@gmail.com.
Thursday, Oct. 3 at 7 p.m.- Miltonvale Park Planning Board Meeting (if required)
Saturday, October 5 – St. John’s Anglican Church Take Out Ham Supper from 4:00-5:30 at the Milton Community Hall. Suppers include a roll and choice of carrot cake or chocolate cake. Tickets are $20 and must be ordered by Tues., October 1. Contact Miriam at 902-368-2011 or mirhooper@gmail.com.
Sunday, Oct. 6. 4-H Royal Dairy Team. Five of the eight members on the PEI Dairy team for the Royal Winter Fair are members of the Wheatley River 4-H Club and are planning a fundraising lunch at the Milton Community Hall. Dinner is at 12 noon, with delivery and take out available $20 adults, $10 kids. To purchase tickets, contact a 4-H Dairy Team member or text 902-303-2979 or 902-626-7289 by Oct. 1.
Sunday, October 6 Movie – 6:30 - THE BEST EXOTIC MARIGOLD HOTEL follows a group of British retirees who decide to outsource their retirement to less expensive and seemingly exotic India. Enticed by advertisements for the newly restored Marigold Hotel and bolstered with visions of a life of leisure, they arrive to find the palace a shell of its former self. Though the new environment is less luxurious than imagined, they are forever transformed by their shared experiences, discovering that life and love can begin again when you let go of the past.
Beginning Monday, Oct. 7 – Women’s Network of PEI - The Reconnections program aims to build community by creating an intergenerational space for women and gender diverse Islanders to connect and share their interests. Monthly meetups will be held at the Milton Community Hall on one Monday each month from October 2024 to April 2025. The first meeting of each group will be focused on providing the opportunity for members to get to know each other. Each following meetup will include a meal and will host an activity decided upon by the group such as arts and crafts, cooking, gardening, or other, to foster joy and spark conversations. Registration form - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSctayvrux43tFOBJ3zfQ-4Cl3bBFl2cM-kKNvTIqTbgx6Vyiw/viewform
Thursday, Oct 10 from 6-7 p.m. -- Practical Finance in Life Series -Estate & Will Planning: with Nick Kays, Investment Specialist with RBC - Estate planning can be an uncomfortable topic for many, though unfortunately it doesn’t make it any less important. Through this presentation we want to get you thinking about how your estate may look. Having an estate plan has so many benefits – we plan to review how the estate process works, where to start, and why it is important no matter what life stage you are in. FREE. Please RSVP to MiltonMVPs@gmail.com.
NEW DATE -Friday, Oct. 11 at 1 p.m. Food Presentation “Easy Lunches” with Margaret Prouse -Greek cooking– Miltonvale Park in the Movies. RSVP to admin@miltonvalepark.com. Free and priority booking for Miltonvale Park residents aged 55+. By donation for others.
North Milton Women’s Institute will meet next on Tuesday, Oct 15 at 7 p.m. and it is not too late to join the group this year! All women in the area are welcome to attend. For more information email NorthMiltonWI@gmail.com. Or visit https://www.peiwi.ca/
NEW DATE - Wednesday, October 16 at 1 p.m. – Air Fryer Cooking Class with Margaret Prouse. Space is limited. Free for Miltonvale Park residents aged 55+, who have priority booking until Oct. 9, and by donation for others. Register at miltoncommunityhall@gmail.com. Funded in part by the PEI Senior Secretariat.
Wednesday, Oct. 16 - Practical Finance in Life Series – with Vanessa Newcombe and Joey Chau from RBC, Fraud and Cyber Security – Learn how to protect your digital assets and secure your online presence. FREE. Please RSVP to MiltonMVPs@gmail.com.
Wednesday, Oct. 16 – Municipal Council Meeting at 7 p.m. Please RSVP to admin@Miltonvalepark.com or 902-368-3090.
NEW -Saturday, Oct. 19. -Drag Brunch – More details to follow
Thurs. Oct 24 – 1 p.m. Food Presentation with Margaret Prouse -Greek cooking– Miltonvale Park in the Movies. RSVP to admin@miltonvalepark.com.
Thursday, Oct. 24 - Practical Finance in Life Series – with Ciaran Mulcahy from RBC, First Time Home Buyers – Learn about the benefits, credits and incentives that can help you purchase your first home. FREE. Please RSVP to MiltonMVPs@gmail.com.
NEW -Saturday, Oct 26 – Municipal Halloween event in the afternoon for the youth of Miltonvale Park. Watch for details for your ghosts and goblins!
NEW DATE - Tuesday, October 29 at 1 p.m. – Air Fryer Cooking Class with Margaret Prouse. Space is limited. Free for Miltonvale Park residents aged 55+, who have priority booking until Oct 22, and by donation for others. Register at miltoncommunityhall@gmail.com. Funded in part by the PEI Senior Secretariat.
NEW - Thursday, Oct. 31 – Seniors Halloween Dance – 2-4 p.m. Watch for details!
NEW -Monday, November 4 – 6:30 p.m. Health Care Retention Cooking Class – Watch for details. Special event for Health Care Workers!
Nov 9-10 -CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR - Sat. 9a.m. - 3p.m. and Sunday, 10-3 p.m.
NEW -Sat. November 16 – Proud Islanders Concert 7 p.m. Watch for details.
NEW Tues. Nov 19, 1 p.m. Food Presentation with Margaret Prouse – Meats and Stews -Miltonvale Park in the Movies
Garden – The Community Garden across the road needs pickers. When produce is picked, it is put in coolers at the community mailboxes at the hall (and often at Meadowvale Community in Sleepy Hollow for folks in that area) and notification is put on Facebook, including the Miltonvale Park Residents private group. If anyone is interested in helping harvest and weed the garden, please contact Shari at admin@miltonvalepark.com. The lower half of the garden (furthest from Rte. 7) is for community use as most of the upper section has been planted for individual use. If you can help - contact Shari at 902-368-3090 or admin@miltonvalepark.com. Please check in with the office if you plan to forage in the garden, as there are some plans for certain vegetables for some events. We are supposed to be reporting the amount of produce grown in the garden (for the funders)-so if you pick some… please keep track of the amounts and report to me!
Mosquitoes – Residents in the Crabbe Road area who have benefitted from the treatment this summer to control mosquitoes are asked to forward their $30 contribution towards the cost of the 2024 mosquito control to the Council Office. Rachel Sentner has been collecting or residents can e-transfer the Council office, or drop off their contribution. Council does pay for the cost of black fly control in the Loyalist Road and Crabbe Road areas.
NOTES:
The Council Office will be closed on Monday, Sept. 30 to observe the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Please observe a minute of silence at 12 noon, wear orange, and take some time to learn more about Truth and Reconciliation. There is information at https://lnuey.ca/reconciliation/
https://www.facebook.com/MikmaqConfederacyofPEI/videos/8769101413135019
Honour Truth and Reconciliation & Treaty Day by coming together in reflection, remembrance, and celebration.
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Ceremony - Monday, September 30, 2024 at 11:30 a.m. at the Shaw Building, 95 Rochford Street, Charlottetown, Epekwitk (PEI). Join Mi’kmaw and provincial leadership to observe a solemn moment of silence and reflection at noon. Residential School Survivor Marlene Thomas will share her story, shedding light on the experiences of survivors and paying tribute to their resilience. Come together to reflect on the enduring legacy of Residential Schools.
Treaty Day Official Ceremony -Tuesday, October 1, 2024 - 9 a.m. Provincial Administration Buildings Courtyard, behind Shaw Building, Charlottetown, Epekwitk (PEI) - Celebrate the sixth annual Treaty Day with an official ceremony featuring an opening prayer from a Mi’kmaw Elder, remarks from leadership, a flag raising, and traditional drumming. This event is an important opportunity to honour the Mi’kmaw people, culture, and the treaty relationship with the Crown. Let’s work together to increase awareness and promote reconciliation.
Treaty Day Mawio’mi - Tuesday, October 1, 2024 from 12-5 p.m. Eastlink Centre, Charlottetown. L’nuey and the Epekwitk Assembly of Councils are excited to deliver an urban one-day mawio’mi at the Eastlink Centre. It is expected to be the biggest one yet, with so much talent, vendors, and more! Bring friends and family to celebrate and enjoy the day.
Pole Walking – There is the possibility of a second 4-week pole walking session – If you are interested, please email MiltonMVPS@gmail.com to get more information.
CHANGE IN DEVELOPMENT OFFICE HOURS – Mirko Terrazas will now be working at the Council Office at the Milton Community Hall on TUESDAYS from 10-2. Other hours may be arranged by appointment. Email Mirko at develop@miltonvalepark.com or call the office at 902-368-3090.
Congrats to Dale Aten and Debbie Aten for winning the first Car Rally! A fun time was had by all – thanks to Pat Cosh and Rose Ramsay for their work to organize the event!
Understanding Arthritis Session with Michelle from the Arthritis Society of Canada – Video of the event, if you weren’t able to attend - https://www.facebook.com/miltonvale.park/videos/974294387718588
The Miltonvale Community Park is no longer staffed, although we will be checking in on it regularly. If you are there and you feel it needs attention, please contact the Council office at 902-368-3090 or if the office is not open, call or text 902-213-0597.
Child Bursary -If parents/caregivers have signed your children who live in Miltonvale Park for extracurricular sports/arts/cultural classes or lessons, they could be eligible for a $75 rebate per child per year ( April 1 -March 31). https://miltonvalepark.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/bursary-application2024.pdf
For Miltonvale Park residents, if money or transportation is a barrier to any of the Milton Community Hall MVP (Most Valuable People) events, please let us know and we will do what we can to ensure that everyone can participate. Email MiltonMVPs@gmail.com. Activities in the Milton Hall MVP project have received funding from the PEI Alliance for Mental Well-Being, and are coordinated by Peggy Chen, MiltonMVPs@gmail.com.
Sign up for regular (approx. weekly) emails from the municipality listing events and reminders by emailing admin@miltonvalepark.com.
Do you like to paint? The summer students are done, but painting still remains. If you want to help put white stain on the long walls of the hall, please touch base at miltoncommunityhall@gmail.com or 902-566-3154. Thanks to Tony, Peggy and Norm who have painted recently!
Do you have any favourite movies to suggest for Sunday nights that the hall is not booked, for the Movie Nights?
Activities in the Miltonvale Park in the Movies have been partly funded by the Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program.
Sept 19 - Preserving, EMO, Garden, Car Rally, Exercise....
Published on Sep 19, 2024
Sept 19, 2024 -Miltonvale Park and Milton Community Hall
The Miltonvale Community Park is no longer staffed, although we will be checking in on it regularly. If you are there and you feel it needs attention, please contact the Council office at 902-368-3090 or if the office is not open, call or text 902-213-0597.
WEEKLY EVENTS
Monday and Friday Active Aging Fitness with KK classes– 9 – 10 a.m. at the Milton Community Hall, $6 (Drop-in).
Mondays –Resourceful Home Owner Series until late Oct. – Mondays at 6:30-8 p.m. at the Milton Community Hall. Learn skills essential for maintaining your home. The series is FREE for Miltonvale Park residents, and by donation of others. Register at MiltonMVPs@gmail.com You can come to one, some, or all!
Coffee Club – Mondays and Fridays at 10 a.m. Drop in to the Milton Community Hall for coffee, tea, snacks and conversation. Admission by donation of coin or treats! Everyone welcome. Coffee is upstairs on Sept 23, due to the Tomato Preserving session.
Yoga on the Mat with Leone Curtis – Tuesdays and Fridays 8 – 9 a.m. at the hall; $6 for Miltonvale Park residents, $7 for others (Drop-in).
Yoga on the Chair with Leone Curtis at the hall, Tuesdays and Fridays – 9:15 -10:15 a.m. at the hall, $6 for Miltonvale Park residents, $7 for others (Drop-in)
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meet at the Hall on Tuesdays at 6:15 p.m. For more information contact Joyce at 902-368-2055.
Wednesday Seniors Fitness Classes with Michele at 9 a.m. Fee $6. Drop in!
Zumba with Natalia –Zumba fitness classes are weekly on Wednesdays from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm. at the hall; $2 for residents, $5 for non-residents. Contact MiltonMVPs@gmail.com to sign up.
Thursdays – Last card party of the season (Auction) is Thursday, September 26 at 7:30. $4.
Sunday Night Movies – Most Sunday evenings at 6:30. Free for Miltonvale Park residents and by donation for others. – Free for Miltonvale Park residents and by donation for others. There is no movie on September 22.
SPECIAL EVENTS
REGSISTER BY FRIDAY AFTERNOON! Car Rally – Saturday 10:30 a.m., Sept 21. We are planning a fun car rally to get to know Miltonvale Park for the Miltonvale Park in the Movies seniors project. It is open to all ages and is a fun activity to check out the community. Minimum two people on a team, every team needs to have at least one Miltonvale Park resident, hopefully over age 55! Register by 3 p.m. on Friday, Sept 20 to admin@miltonvalepark.com or 902-368-3090. Followed by a corn boil for participants. Free for Miltonvale Park residents and by donation for others. There are prizes! If you would like to take part, but need a team or a senior -please let the office know, and we will try to help match folks up!
Saturday, September 21, (Upstairs) – Emergency Animal Response Team meeting 10 am -12 noon. https://www.facebook.com/groups/437039130001580
Monday, September 23 from 10:30 am-12:30 pm – Preserving the Harvest Workshop with Linda Weeks. Focusing on Tomatoes -but likely learning about lots of things! Funded in part by the Island Community Food Security Program. Priority registration for Miltonvale Park residents as space is limited. Free for residents, and by donation for others. Pre-register by Friday, 5 p.m. Sept. 20 to admin@Miltonvalepark.com or 902-368-3090. Linda has lots of ideas for stretching food, and money and loves to cook!!
Monday, Sept 23 – Extreme Weather Emergency Preparedness Workshops 6-8:30 p.m. Milton Community Hall. For more information on this and other courses, and to register visit https://cleanfoundation.ca/pei-emergency-weather-workshops/ or contact Lily Reaman, lreaman@cleanfoundation.ca or phone 1-902-517-3824. Organized by Clean Foundation, in collaboration with the PEI Emergency Measures Organization and the PEI Public Safety Division, these workshops will offer Islanders practical guidance on preparing, navigating and coping with extreme weather emergencies. Funded by the PEI Alliance for Mental Well-being, these sessions will provide essential information and skills to help in preparing for emergency weather scenarios. Topics - Household Emergency Preparedness: Tips on preparing for extreme weather events like hurricanes, floods and power outages. Presented by PEI Emergency Measures Organization (EMO), offered during all five workshops. Mental Health Resilience: Strategies for preparing and caring for your household and your community’s mental well-being during crisis. Presented by Clean Foundation, facilitated by Corrine Hendricken-Eldershaw, Canadian Certified Counsellor and Counselling Therapist. Volunteer Training: For those interested in assisting at emergency reception and warming centres. Presented by Public Safety Division of PEI.
Seniors Garden Tea – 3 p.m. – Tuesday, Sept 24. With guest speaker, Heidi Riley who has trained as a master gardener – speaking about her Garden Successes and Failures! Free for Miltonvale Park residents, aged 55+, and $10 for others. Miltonvale Park – funded in part by the PEI Seniors Secretariat. Pre-register by Sunday, Sept 22 at 5 p.m.
Information Session on Arthritis with Michelle from the Arthritis Society of Canada – Thurs. 2 p.m., Sept. 26. Understanding Arthritis will provide viewers with an overview of arthritis and strategies to help manage arthritis symptoms. This presentation has a focus on boosting arthritis knowledge and equipping viewers with tools help to fight the fire caused by arthritis. This presentation will cover an overview of arthritis, pain management, physical activity and exercise. This will be presented on the big screen over Zoom, so you can attend in person, or online. Please pre-register at admin@miltonvalepark.com or 902-368-3090. FREE. Miltonvale Park in the Movies.
Friday, Sept 27 – 11 a.m. Putting Your Garden to Bed – with Heidi Riley. Free for Miltonvale Park residents and by donation for others. Please RSVP to admin@miltonvalepark.com or 902-368-3090 by Thurs. Sept 26. Funded in part by the Island Community Food Security Program
Monday, September 30 from 10:30 am-12:30 pm – Preserving the Harvest Workshop with Linda Weeks. Focusing on Apples. Funded in part by the PEI Seniors’ Secretariat. Priority registration for Miltonvale Park residents as space is limited. Free for residents, and by donation for others. Pre-register by Friday, 5 p.m. Sept. 27 to admin@Miltonvalepark.com or 902-368-3090.
Monday, Sept. 30 is the deadline for the Milton Community Hall’s next 50-50 draw! Tickets can be bought at the hall or send an e-transfer to miltoncommunityhall@gmail.com. The Sept. 15 winner was Marlene Andrews - $50. Tickets are $3 or 2/$5. License #16921. Thanks to all for your support!
Tuesday, October 1 at 1 p.m. – Air Fryer Cooking Class with Margaret Prouse. Space is limited. Free for Miltonvale Park residents aged 55+, who have priority booking until Sept. 25, and by donation for others. Register at miltoncommunityhall@gmail.com. Funded in part by the PEI Senior Secretariat.
Wednesday, October 2 at 6:45 p.m. Wheatley River 4-H -for youth aged 6-21. Reorganization Meeting. https://www.pei4h.ca/ for general information on 4-H. For information on the Wheatley River 4-H Club, please email peishari@gmail.com. Do you like working with youth? Do you have a skill you could share? Would you like to lead a project or help out with the club activities as a volunteer? Get involved with this great youth organization!
NEW - Thursday, Oct 3 from 6-7 p.m. —Practical Finance in Life Series -Retirement Planning: with Nick Kays, Investment Specialist with RBC- Through this presentation, we will be asking and answering 5 key retirement questions that all Canadians should be thinking about: How much do I need to retire? How will I spend my time in retirement? When should I leave work? How long should I plan for? And where will the money come from? Each individual and family should have a personalized plan in order to answer these questions, but an overview of each is our goal for this evening. FREE. Please RSVP to MiltonMVPs@gmail.com.
Saturday, October 5 – St. John’s Anglican Church Take Out Ham Supper from 4:00-5:30 at the Milton Community Hall. Suppers include a roll and choice of carrot cake or chocolate cake. Tickets are $20 and must be ordered by October 1. Contact Miriam at 902-368-2011 or mirhooper@gmail.com.
Sunday, Oct. 6. 4-H Royal Dairy Team. Five of the eight members on the PEI Dairy team for the Royal Winter Fair are members of the Wheatley River 4-H Club and are planning a fundraising supper at the Milton Community Hall. Dinner is at 12 noon, with delivery and take out available $20 adults, $10 kids. To purchase tickets, contact a 4-H Dairy Team member or text 902-303-2979 or 902-626-7289 by Oct. 1.
Beginning Monday, Oct. 7 – Women’s Network of PEI - The Reconnections program aims to build community by creating an intergenerational space for women and gender diverse Islanders to connect and share their interests. Monthly meetups will be held at the Milton Community Hall on one Monday each month from October 2024 to April 2025. The first meeting of each group will be focused on providing the opportunity for members to get to know each other. Each following meetup will include a meal and will host an activity decided upon by the group such as arts and crafts, cooking, gardening, or other, to foster joy and spark conversations. Registration form - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSctayvrux43tFOBJ3zfQ-4Cl3bBFl2cM-kKNvTIqTbgx6Vyiw/viewform
Tuesday, October 8 at 1 p.m. – Air Fryer Cooking Class with Margaret Prouse. Space is limited. Free for Miltonvale Park residents aged 55+, who have priority booking until Oct 1, and by donation for others. Register at miltoncommunityhall@gmail.com. Funded in part by the PEI Senior Secretariat.
NEW - Thursday, Oct 10 from 6-7 p.m. -- Practical Finance in Life Series -Estate & Will Planning: with Nick Kays, Investment Specialist with RBC - Estate planning can be an uncomfortable topic for many, though unfortunately it doesn’t make it any less important. Through this presentation we want to get you thinking about how your estate may look. Having an estate plan has so many benefits – we plan to review how the estate process works, where to start, and why it is important no matter what life stage you are in. FREE. Please RSVP to MiltonMVPs@gmail.com.
North Milton Women’s Institute will meet again on Tuesday, Oct 15 at 7 p.m. and it is not too late to join the group this year! All women in the area are welcome to attend. For more information email NorthMiltonWI@gmail.com. Or visit https://www.peiwi.ca/
NEW - Wednesday, Oct. 16 - Practical Finance in Life Series – with Vanessa Newcombe and Joey Chau from RBC, Fraud and Cyber Security – Learn how to protect your digital assets and secure your online presence. FREE. Please RSVP to MiltonMVPs@gmail.com.
NEW – Thurs. Oct 24 – 1 p.m. Food Presentation with Margaret Prouse -Greek cooking– Miltonvale Park in the Movies. RSVP to admin@miltonvalepark.com.
NEW - Thursday, Oct. 24 - Practical Finance in Life Series – with Ciaran Mulcahy from RBC, First Time Home Buyers – Learn about the benefits, credits and incentives that can help you purchase your first home. FREE. Please RSVP to MiltonMVPs@gmail.com.
CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR - Information and the registration form are at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MiltonFair24 We will accept registrations for about a week - and then hope to send out confirmations within 2 weeks. The fair will definitely be Sat. Nov. 9, AND Sunday, Nov 10.
Garden – The Community Garden across the road from the hall is producing! When produce is picked, it is put in coolers at the community mailboxes at the hall (and often at Meadowvale Community in Sleepy Hollow for folks in that area) and notification is put on Facebook, including the Miltonvale Park Residents private group. If anyone is interested in helping harvest and weed the garden, please contact Shari at admin@miltonvalepark.com. The lower half of the garden (furthest from Rte. 7) is for community use as most of the upper section has been planted for individual use. If you can help - contact Shari at 902-368-3090 or admin@miltonvalepark.com. Please check in with the office if you plan to forage in the garden, as there are some plans for certain vegetables for some events. We are supposed to be reporting the amount of produce grown in the garden (for the funders)-so if you pick some… please keep track of the amounts and report to me!
Mosquitoes – Residents in the Crabbe Road area who have benefitted from the treatment this summer to control mosquitoes are asked to forward their $30 contribution towards the cost of the 2024 mosquito control to the Council Office. Rachel Sentner is planning to collect this weekend, or residents can e-transfer the Council office, or drop off their contribution. Council does pay for the cost of black fly control in the Loyalist Road and Crabbe Road areas.
For Miltonvale Park residents, if money or transportation is a barrier to any of the Milton Community Hall MVP (Most Valuable People) events, please let us know and we will do what we can to ensure that everyone can participate. Email MiltonMVPs@gmail.com. Activities in the Milton Hall MVP project have received funding from the PEI Alliance for Mental Well-Being, and are coordinated by Peggy Chen, MiltonMVPs@gmail.com.
Sign up for regular (approx. weekly) emails from the municipality listing events and reminders by emailing admin@miltonvalepark.com.
Do you like to paint? The summer students are done, but painting still remains. If you want to help put white stain on the long walls of the hall, please touch base at miltoncommunityhall@gmail.com or 902-566-3154
Do you have any favourite movies to suggest for Sunday nights that the hall is not booked, for the Movie Nights?
Activities in the Miltonvale Park in the Movies have been partly funded by the Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program.
Sept 11, 2024 Events -Gardening, Preserving, Exercise, Craft Fair...
Published on Sep 11, 2024
Sept 11, 2024 -Miltonvale Park and Milton Community Hall
Vote for the municipality! -Community Spirit -People's Choice Award – PEI Rural Beautification Society contest -Last 4 days of voting!! Voting ends September 15th. The winning rural municipality gets $1000 to beautify their community -- You can vote once a day, every day, per person. Every vote counts! Spread the word - share this info with your family, friends and neighbours and ask them to vote for our MVP! Vote here: http://www.peirbs.ca/
The Miltonvale Community Park is no longer staffed, although we will be checking in on it regularly. If you are there and you feel it needs attention, please contact the Council office at 902-368-3090 or if the office is not open, call or text 902-213-0597.
WEEKLY EVENTS
Monday and Friday Active Aging Fitness with KK classes return MONDAY, Sept. 16 – 9 – 10 a.m. at the Milton Community Hall, $6 (Drop-in).
Coffee Club – Mondays and Fridays at 10 a.m. Drop in to the Milton Community Hall for coffee, tea, snacks and conversation. Admission by donation of coin or treats! Everyone welcome
Yoga on the Mat with Leone Curtis – Tuesdays and Fridays 8 – 9 a.m. at the hall; $6 for Miltonvale Park residents, $7 for others (Drop-in).
Yoga on the Chair with Leone Curtis at the hall, Tuesdays and Fridays – 9:15 -10:15 a.m. at the hall, $6 for Miltonvale Park residents, $7 for others (Drop-in)
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meet at the Hall on Tuesdays at 6:15 p.m. For more information contact Joyce at 902-368-2055.
Wednesday Seniors Fitness Classes with Michele Gallant return on Wed. Sept 18 at 9 a.m. Fee $6. Drop in!
Zumba with Natalia –Zumba fitness classes are weekly on Wednesdays from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm. at the hall; $2 for residents, $5 for non-residents. Contact MiltonMVPs@gmail.com to sign up.
Thursdays – Card parties (Auction) are every Thursday at 7:30 until September 26. $4.
FULL - Knitting Basics with Stella – Thursdays in September 6-7 p.m. Milton MVPs
FULL - FREE for residents 55+ – Line Dancing – Margot Postma will be leading a 6-week block of Line Dance classes starting Friday, September 13 Level 1: 6:15-7:15 pm, Level 2: 7:30-8:30 pm September 13, 20. 27, October 4, 11, 18 (make up class, Oct 25 if needed). The regular Monday afternoon Line Dancing also returns on September 16. Miltonvale Park in the Movies
Sunday Night Movies – Most Sunday evenings at 6:30. Free for Miltonvale Park residents and by donation for others.
SPECIAL EVENTS
NEW - Saturday, Sept. 14 -HEY SINGERS! UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY! Members of the public are invited to join the members of Island A Cappella, PEI's only women's barbershop chorus, for a special 75-minute Musicality Masterclass with professional director, singing coach and musicality judge Adele Merritt on Saturday, September 14th from 1:00 - 2:15 pm at the Milton Community Hall. It's guaranteed to be a fun and exciting 75 minutes filled with on-the-spot coaching for the chorus and lots of singing as Adele will teach all attendees a short, four-part a cappella music "tag." This is a wonderful way to sample the joy of ensemble singing in a fast & friendly format! This is a FREE event, intended for adults and children 12+ (who must be accompanied by a parent or guardian). For planning purposes, all attendees must pre-register. REGISTER HERE: https://form.jotform.com/242516398399270 Questions? Please contact us at info@islandacappella.ca
Sunday Night Movie -Sept. 15. – Free for Miltonvale Park residents and by donation for others. Going in Style - Three seniors, who have been wronged by the company they worked for thirty years and are living social security check to check, decide they have had enough. So, they plan to rob the bank that is taking their pension money. Joe Harding (Sir Michael Caine), a man who lives with his daughter and granddaughter, with whom he has a strong relationship with, but is having troubles with his mortgage. Willy Davis (Morgan Freeman), lives very far away from the only family he has, but needs desperate kidney surgery. Albert Gardner (Alan Arkin), a grumpy old man who a long time ago used to play the saxophone and is constantly flirting with the grandmother of his student. The problem is, they don't even know how to handle a gun. Miltonvale Park in the Movies.
Sunday, Sept. 15 is the deadline for the Milton Community Hall’s next 50-50 draw! Tickets can be bought at the hall or send an e-transfer to miltoncommunityhall@gmail.com. The Aug. 31 winner was Anna Crabbe - $45. Tickets are $3 or 2/$5. License #16921. Thanks to all for your support!
NEW – Tuesday, September 17 at 5:30 – Preserving the Harvest Workshop with Linda Weeks. Focusing on Zucchini. Funded in part by the Island Community Food Security Program. Priority registration for Miltonvale Park residents as space is limited. Free for residents, and by donation for others. Pre-register by Saturday, 5 p.m. Sept 14 to admin@Miltonvalepark.com or 902-368-3090.
Council Meeting – Wednesday, Sept. 17 at 7 p.m. RSVP to admin@miltonvalepark.com.
Car Rally – Saturday 10:30 a.m., Sept 21. We are planning a fun car rally to get to know Miltonvale Park for the Miltonvale Park in the Movies seniors project – but it would include all ages. Minimum two people on a team, every team needs to have at least one Miltonvale Park resident, bonus points if they are over 55! Register by noon on Friday, Sept 20 to admin@miltonvalepark.com or 902-368-3090. Followed by a corn boil for participants. Free for Miltonvale Park residents and by donation for others.
NEW – Monday, September 23 from 10:30 am-12:30 pm – Preserving the Harvest Workshop with Linda Weeks. Focusing on Tomatoes. Funded in part by the Island Community Food Security Program. Priority registration for Miltonvale Park residents as space is limited. Free for residents, and by donation for others. Pre-register by Friday, 5 p.m. Sept. 20 to admin@Miltonvalepark.com or 902-368-3090.
MORE DETAILS - Monday, Sept 23 – Extreme Weather Emergency Preparedness Workshops 6-8:30 p.m. Milton Community Hall. For more information on this and other courses, and to register visit https://cleanfoundation.ca/pei-emergency-weather-workshops/ or contact Lily Reaman, lreaman@cleanfoundation.ca or phone 1-902-517-3824. Organized by Clean Foundation, in collaboration with the PEI Emergency Measures Organization and the PEI Public Safety Division, these workshops will offer Islanders practical guidance on preparing, navigating and coping with extreme weather emergencies. Funded by the PEI Alliance for Mental Well-being, these sessions will provide Island residents with essential information and skills to help them in preparing for emergency weather scenarios. Topics - Household Emergency Preparedness: Tips on preparing for extreme weather events like hurricanes, floods and power outages. Presented by PEI Emergency Measures Organization (EMO), offered during all five workshops. Mental Health Resilience: Strategies for preparing and caring for your household and your community’s mental well-being during crisis. Presented by Clean Foundation, facilitated by Corrine Hendricken-Eldershaw, Canadian Certified Counsellor and Counselling Therapist. Volunteer Training: For those interested in assisting at emergency reception and warming centres. Presented by Public Safety Division of PEI.
NEW DATE - Seniors Garden Tea – 3 p.m. – Tuesday, Sept 24. With guest speaker, Heidi Riley who has trained as a master gardener – speaking about Garden Successes and Failures! Free for Miltonvale Park residents, aged 55+, and $10 for others. Miltonvale Park – funded in part by the PEI Seniors Secretariat. Watch for details.
POSTPONED!! (New Date to be announced) - Wednesday, Sept 25 – 1 p.m. Food Presentation with Margaret Prouse – Easy Lunches – Space is limited. Free for Miltonvale Park residents aged 55+, and by donation for others. Register at admin@miltonvalepark.com Miltonvale Park in the Movies.
MORE DETAILS - Information Session on Arthritis with Michelle from the Arthritis Society of Canada – Thurs. 2 p.m., Sept. 26. Understanding Arthritis will provide viewers with an overview of arthritis and strategies to help manage arthritis symptoms. This presentation has a focus on boosting arthritis knowledge and equipping viewers with tools help to fight the fire caused by arthritis. This presentation will cover an overview of arthritis, pain management, physical activity and exercise. This will be presented on the big screen over Zoom, so you can attend in person, or online. Please pre-register at admin@miltonvalepark.com or 902-368-3090. FREE. Miltonvale Park in the Movies.
NEW -Friday, Sept 27 – 11 a.m. Putting Your Garden to Bed – with Heidi Riley. Free for Miltonvale Park residents and by donation for others. Please RSVP to admin@miltonvalepark.com or 902-368-3090 by Thurs. Sept 26. Funded in part by the Island Community Food Security Program
NEW – Monday, September 30 from 10:30 am-12:30 pm – Preserving the Harvest Workshop with Linda Weeks. Focusing on Apples. Funded in part by the PEI Seniors’ Secretariat. Priority registration for Miltonvale Park residents as space is limited. Free for residents, and by donation for others. Pre-register by Friday, 5 p.m. Sept. 27 to admin@Miltonvalepark.com or 902-368-3090.
Tuesday, October 1 at 1 p.m. – Air Fryer Cooking Class with Margaret Prouse. Space is limited. Free for Miltonvale Park residents aged 55+, who have priority booking until Sept. 25, and by donation for others. Register at miltoncommunityhall@gmail.com. Funded in part by the PEI Senior Secretariat.
Wednesday, October 2 at 6:45 p.m. Wheatley River 4-H -for youth aged 6-21. Reorganization Meeting. https://www.pei4h.ca/ for general information on 4-H. For information on the Wheatley River 4-H Club, please email peishari@gmail.com. Do you like working with youth? Do you have a skill you could share? Would you like to lead a project or help out with the club activities as a volunteer?
Saturday, October 5 – St. John’s Anglican Church Take Out Ham Supper from 4:00-5:30. Watch for details on how you can get tickets or email mirhooper@gmail.com.
NEW - Sunday, Oct. 6. 4-H Royal Dairy Team -Supper/Takeout. Five of the eight members on the PEI Dairy team for the Royal Winter Fair are members of the Wheatley River 4-H Club and are planning a fundraising supper at the hall. Watch for details or contact jenniferversteeg@hotmail.com.
Tuesday, October 8 at 1 p.m. – Air Fryer Cooking Class with Margaret Prouse. Space is limited. Free for Miltonvale Park residents aged 55+, who have priority booking until Oct 1, and by donation for others. Register at miltoncommunityhall@gmail.com. Funded in part by the PEI Senior Secretariat.
North Milton Women’s Institute will meet again on Tuesday, Oct 15 at 7 p.m. and it is not too late to join the group this year! All women in the area are welcome to attend. For more information email NorthMiltonWI@gmail.com. Or visit https://www.peiwi.ca/
NEW - CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR - Information and the registration form are at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MiltonFair24 . We will accept registrations for about a week - and then hope to send out confirmations within 2 weeks. The fair will definitely be on Sat. Nov. 9, but we are also considering also having it on Sunday, Nov. 10, depending on response from crafters and our wonderful volunteers!
Garden – The Community Garden across the road from the hall is producing! So far radish, lettuce, peas, zucchini, cucumbers, beans, tomatoes, corn and spinach have been available. When produce is picked, it is put in coolers at the community mailboxes at the hall (and often at Meadowvale Community in Sleepy Hollow for folks in that area) and notification is put on Facebook, including the Miltonvale Park Residents private group. If anyone is interested in helping harvest and weed the garden, please contact Shari at admin@miltonvalepark.com. The lower half of the garden (furthest from Rte. 7) is for community use as most of the upper section has been planted for individual use. If you can help - contact Shari at 902-368-3090 or admin@miltonvalepark.com. Also – We are supposed to be reporting the amount of produce grown in the garden (for the funders)-so if you pick some… please keep track of the amounts and report to me!
For Miltonvale Park residents, if money or transportation is a barrier to any of the Milton Community Hall MVP (Most Valuable People) events, please let us know and we will do what we can to ensure that everyone can participate. Email MiltonMVPs@gmail.com. Activities in the Milton Hall MVP project have received funding from the PEI Alliance for Mental Well-Being, and are coordinated by Peggy Chen, MiltonMVPs@gmail.com.
Sign up for regular (approx. weekly) emails from the municipality listing events and reminders by emailing admin@miltonvalepark.com.
Do you like to paint? The summer students are done, but painting still remains. If you want to help put white stain on the long walls of the hall, please touch base at miltoncommunityhall@gmail.com or 902-566-3154
Do you have any favourite movies to suggest for Sunday nights that the hall is not booked, for the Movie Nights?
Activities in the Miltonvale Park in the Movies have been partly funded by the Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program.
Christmas Craft Fair Information
Published on Sep 4, 2024
It is back to school time and we are beginning to get ready for our annual Christmas Craft Fair at the Milton Community Hall. We are planning to hold it on Saturday, Nov. 9, and we also have the opportunity to use the hall on Sunday (Nov. 10) as well - if volunteers and crafters are interested in being at the fair over two days.
We will decide about Sunday depending on the feedback received. There may be the opportunity to do one day or the other, or both.
Submission of this registration form DOES NOT GUARANTEE a table in the Craft Fair. Space is limited. Preference will be given to handmade craft/food items and to Miltonvale Park residents.
Food vendors must follow provincial regulations.
Your registration generally reserves a table and two chairs (We will check in closer to the fair to confirm the number of chairs you want if you are accepted). There is not generally much display space between or around tables. If you do require additional space, please indicate that on the form. For those not using tables, your rental space will be equivalent to that of a table.
FIRE REGULATIONS require that all fire exits and doorways not be blocked and there must always be a clear passageway between tables.
Vendor setup time: Friday, November 8 from 3 -8 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 9 from 7-8:30 a.m. (and possibly Sun morning, if we have some vendors only there Sunday). Although we will do everything possible to protect your items, we cannot be held responsible for them if left at the hall overnight.
FEATURES: Complimentary tea, coffee, and ice water for vendors. Canteen service will be available.
Pricing
6 ft. -$25 (or if a 2-day fair - $40) Most tables are 6 ft.
There are a very limited number of 8 ft tables (regular or wide). Pricing is on the registration form
We intend to leave the survey open for at least a week (but hopefully not much longer!) and then review applicants to ensure a variety of vendors, and get back to people as soon as possible after the Sept. 16 hall board meeting.
Thanks for your interest and your patience!
REGISTRATION FORM
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MiltonFair24