Milton Community Hall

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Special Events:

June - ParticipACTION and their Community Challenge will once again see Miltonvale Park residents and friends try to win Canada’s Most Active Community (We are aiming to win PEI’s $15,000 prize!!). Please check out our list of events -and sign up with Zach at MiltonvalePark.staff@gmail.com. Remember to pledge to be more active with ParticipACTION, using a Miltonvale Park postal code - https://www.participaction.com/individual-pledge/ 

See details on events at the end of this message! 

Fri June 6, 7-9 p.m - Phase III Concert - Join us for a great evening of entertainment with Phase III featuring Blaine Murphy, Keila Glydon, and Gerry Hickey! $3 for Miltonvale Park Residents and $6 for others. Register here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MVPPhase3  or email MiltonMVPs@gmail.com. Funded in part by the PEI Alliance for Mental Well-Being.

DETAILS - AND DEADLINE TO REGISTER is TODAY!! 

We are celebrating the 2nd Anniversary of the Milton MVP Project by hosting a “Souper Saturday” on June 7th from 12 noon to 2 pm! Together, we will enjoy-

Check-in Gifts (Kids will have their own!)

Soup-Roll-Dessert Meal

Project Review & Preview

Instructors/Volunteers Appreciation

Video/Photo Gallery

Interactive Games with Prizes

Lucky Draw

Rock Painting for Milton Growing Up

Loanable Goodies Display

And, Know Your Neighbors/New Friends!

Free and Priority Booking for Miltonvale Park residents, the project instructors, and volunteers, $5 for others, if space is available. Please RSVP to Peggy at Miltonmvps@gmail.com by June 4. Funded in part by the PEI Alliance for Mental Well-Being.

Sunday, June 8 -6:30 -Movie Night - The Secret Life of Bees. Free for Miltonvale Park residents and by donation for others. Haunted by memories of her late mother and abused by her father (Paul Bettany), 14-year-old Lily Owens (Dakota Fanning) runs away with her friend and caregiver Rosaleen (Jennifer Hudson) to the South Carolina town that holds the key to her mother's past. There, Lily meets the Boatwright sisters (Queen Latifah, Alicia Keys, Sophie Okonedo), who take her in and teach her about beekeeping, honey, and the Black Madonna. Lily also discovers that the truth about her mother is closer than she thinks.

Garden Club - meets every 2nd Tuesday of the month, with the next meeting on June 10th at 6 p.m - Plant Swap & Seed Swap!! They also have a private Facebook group. If you are interested in taking part in the community garden (e.g. helping, having a plot), please contact Ryan at 902-368-3090 or Gardenatmvp@gmail.com 

Wednesday, June 11 – from 1-2 p.m. Come Try Bilingual Music and Movement Class for Little Ones (0-6) and their favourite grown up. FREE For Miltonvale Park children and $5 for others, if space is available. Register at MiltonMVPs@gmail.com Funded in part by the PEI Alliance for Mental Well-Being.

Thursday, June 12 - Flowers for Father workshop - 5:30 -6:30 p.m. Register at MiltonMVPs@gmail.com by Sunday, June 8.  Everyone welcome - kids and “kidults!” Funded in part by the PEI Alliance for Mental Well-Being.

NEW DATE -Thursday, June 12, 7 p.m. - Planning Board Meeting. Please RSVP to admin@miltonvalepark.com  if you would like to attend. 

Friday, June 13 is the deadline for Miltonvale Park to receive nominations for the Volunteer of the Year and the Good Neighbour Award. These are presented at Canada Day. Nominations are accepted from residents of Miltonvale Park. Forms can be found at the Milton Community Hall and online at https://miltonvalepark.com/for-residents/volunteer-recognition-award/

Saturday, June 14 from 12:00 pm - 3:00 p.m. Cornwall Watershed Group - Lend a hand and help the Cornwall and Area Watershed Group clean up Hyde Creek! Collect litter and receive native wildflower seeds as a thank you for your efforts. Supplies are limited, so come early if you can. Staff will be set up in two locations: Hydes Pond (Pond Street Parking Lot) and Cornwall Community Gardens (Macarthur Drive). All are welcome!

Miltonvale Park Car Show – Saturday, June 14 from 12-4 at CMP Parking Lot, North York River Road, Rain date -Sunday, June 15. Admission is $2/person or $5/family or donations to the Food Bank. Live music! Vehicle Registration is $20 or $15 if done in advance to https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MVPCAR. Funds raised will be donated to the Upper Room Food Bank. 

FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITY- Miltonvale Park is looking for someone connected to the community to host the canteen. Food Safety Certification is required. For more details, please contact admin@miltonvalepark.com. The North Rustico Food Market has volunteered to provide food for the canteen at cost. We may have someone interested... fingers crossed!

Sunday, June 15  is the deadline for the Milton Community Hall’s next 50-50 draw - Drop by the hall to buy tickets or e-transfer ($3 each or 2/$5) to Miltoncommunityall@gmail.com. Licence number 17179. The June 1st winner was Enid Gallant who won $82.50. 

Wednesday, June 18, 7-8 p.m. Understanding Your Sleep Struggles: A New Perspective with Carol Richard, Sleep Coach. The Come Try class is FREE for Miltonvale Park residents; $5, for others, if space is available. If there is enough interest, the Milton MVPs program will offer a 6-week Journey to Better Sleep Class on the Wednesdays that follow. Register at MiltonMVPs@gmail.com.  Funded in part by the PEI Alliance for Mental Well-Being.

Wednesday, June 18 - Miltonvale Park Municipal Council Meeting. 7 p.m. 2nd floor, Milton Community Hall. Please RSVP to admin@miltonvalepark.com.

PEI Mutual Festival of Small Halls -Milton Melodies –7:30, Saturday, June 21, 2025 · $35, Milton Community Hall. Featuring Catherine MacLellanm Lucy Farrel and Indigenous 

singer-songwriter Joe H Henry.  https://smallhalls.com/schedule. Save the service fees and buy your tickets at the hall. Tickets are very limited! 

Tuesday, June 24 - Supper Club -Register at admin@miltonvalepark.com. Funded in part by the Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program. Free for Miltonvale Park Seniors, who also have priority registration. Limited spaces. This is an eat-in supper, with limited take out/delivery for residents who are unable to attend. 

Canada Day - Plan to celebrate Canada Day (Tuesday, July 1) with Miltonvale Park at the Community Park (Rain location- Milton Community Hall) for a BBQ, and Canada Day cake,  live music, face painting, bouncy castle, and games from 11:30 -2:30. Funded in part by the Government of Canada through the Celebrate Canada Program. 

(CORRECTED DATE!) Tuesday, July 15 - Cooking for One or Two with Margaret Prouse - 1 p.m. Funded in part by the Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program. Free for Miltonvale Park Seniors - By donations for others. 

PARTICIPACTION! 

Miltonvale Park is participating in the ParticipACTION Community Challenge this June. We are providing lots of free or low-cost activities to get people active -and hope to win the $15,000 prize if we are named PEI’s most active community…  and we need your help! 

Pledge to be more active this June at  https://www.participaction.com/programs/community-challenge/

You can sign up as an individual (please use a Miltonvale Park Postal Code - such as C1E 0S7, if you don’t live where - or get your mail at the post office in Winsloe -as that postal code will put you on Charlottetown’s team!). You don’t have to do any reporting as an individual to PAarticipACTION - just pledge to be more active (you can still report to us for the virtual walk, if you would like - link below)  and/OR you can sign up as an organization - such as a workplace, church, or group. You then have to register your events –so if the “Loyalist Road Ladies”, for example, walk daily – they could count towards the active organizations - which helps us score points! 

Teams are assigned by postal code - so if you would like to be counted for Miltonvale Park. please use a postal code from here - such as C1E 0S7 

Register with Zach at miltonvalepark.staff@gmail.com or 902-368-3090, unless noted.

Line dancing- Margot Postma is teaching beginner line dancing on Mondays at 6:30 at the Milton Community Hall (June 2, 9, 16, & 23). The class is full. FREE

Waltz  - Come learn how to Waltz on Fridays at 5 p.m. (June 6, 13, 20 & 27) at the Milton Community Hall with Jack and Susan Lessard from the Ballroom Barn. FREE

Hip Hop Dance- Reequal Smith, Artistic Director from Oshun Dance Studios, will teach Hip Hop on Fridays at  6:30 p.m. All ages welcome -  June, 13, 20 & 27 at the Milton Community Hall. FREE

Chair Step Dance- Sit down and tap your toes with Olivia Blacquiere on Wednesdays at 9 a.m. at Milton Community Hall. (June 4,11, 18 & 25). FREE & still okay to join for class 2!

Virtual exercise class - Monday  & Fridays at 9 a.m. Work out with others to an exercise class on the big screen. (No class on Monday, June 9, due to pole walking) Cost - $1. No need to register - just drop in!

NEW -Thursdays at 6:30 - Join the members of the North Milton WI on a beach walk in North Rustico. Meet at the parking lot just past the toll booth to the National Park that you reach going past the Watermark Theatre on Church Hill Street.  Weather permitting! 

Matt and Chair Yoga - Tuesdays - 8:45 a.m. on the mat (upstairs) and at 10:15 from a chair yoga (main floor) at Milton Community Hall led by Leone. $10 for Miltonvale Park residents and $12 -non-residents. Leone also offers Friday classes beginning at 7:55 for mat class and 9:15 chair (both upstairs). Cost $13 drop-in or contact lightlivingwithLeone@gmail.com for information on series pricing on Fridays.

Pole walking - Margie Cain is teaching a series of two “Learn to Pole Walk” sessions on Monday, June 9th at 9 a.m. and Friday, June 13th at 1 p.m. at Milton Community Hall. We may start a pole walking club, if there is interest. The municipality also has poles to lend.FREE.

NEW - Bike ride- Saturday, June 14 at 7 p.m. Rain Date Sunday, June 15  Meet at the parking lot by the Confederation Trail at the North York River Road and bike to Winsloe. RSVP to Zach at Miltonvalepark.staff@gmail.com. 

PickleBall - Ernie Coles will introduce people to pickleball on Saturday, June 21, at 1 p.m. at Miltonvale Community Park (413 Sleepy Hollow Rd, Milton Station). Equipment is provided. Rain date - Saturday, June 28. FREE

For the entire month of June:

Virtual Walk to Mount Milton, BC - Come together as a community and see if we can reach Mt. Milton, B.C! This mountain’s summit is 5270 km away.  This walk will take us across the Canadian provinces and on top of this beautiful snowy mountain. Sign up and track how many steps you take (or if you measure your activity a different way, you can track that too!). You can submit your activity regularly at this link.  https://forms.gle/rQLfevkzQC5cqLVG7 

Walk More than the Mayor- Mayor Hal loves to get out and walk, especially with his dog, Milton. See if you can outwalk the Mayor this June. We will track your progress at the same link as the virtual walk, so .  https://forms.gle/rQLfevkzQC5cqLVG7 

The ParticipACTON Community Challenge is presented by Novo Nordisk. This project is funded in part by the Government of Canada. 

Remember to sign up with Zach at miltonvalepark.staff@gmail.com or 902-368-3090, unless noted. Some classes have limited space available and Miltonvale Park residents may have priority.

Weekly events: 

Coffee Club – Mondays and Fridays at 10 a.m. Open to all - Admission by donation of treats or coin. Coffee Club on Monday, June 9 will start at 10:20 a.m., due to pole walking class. 

Garden Work Times - Join Ryan in the community gardens (opposite the Milton Hall) on Tuesday mornings at 10 a.m. 

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meet at the Hall on Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m. For more information contact Joyce at 902-368-2055.

Mindfulness on the Mat – Yoga on the Mat with Leone – Tuesdays 8:45 mat yoga ~ and 10:15 am for Yoga on the Chair.  NEW time for FRIDAYS (upstairs)- mat -7:55 and chair 9:10 a.m. 

Tuesday classes are hosted by Miltonvale Park and cost $10 for Miltonvale Park residents, $12 for others (Drop-in) on Tuesdays. 

Contact LightLivingWithLeone@gmail.com for information on Friday classes, which have a  $13 drop-in fee or are also priced for a series of classes. 

 

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.

Pickleball - Miltonvale Community Park (413 Sleepy Hollow Rd.) 

 Weekly Schedule: 

Sunday Afternoons 1 pm-3 pm open play;

Monday evenings 6 pm-8 pm open play 

Tuesday morning 9 am-12 pm open play. 

Wednesday evenings 6 pm-8 pm open play 

Thursday morning 9 am-12 pm open play

Friday evening 6 pm-8 pm open play

Saturday morning 9 am-12 pm open play 

If sufficient people are not there by 10 minutes after start time there will be no play.

The rates are $30 for the season, and $3 drop-in. Players must be paid up 2025 members of Pickleball Canada. Dues may be paid by e-transfer to Ernie at colesernie@bellaliant.net

For more information contact colesernie@bellaliant.net or miltonvalepickleballclub@gmail.com 

Knitting - Stella is back with beginner knitting classes for adults on Wednesdays on June 4 from 5:30- 7 p.m. Free for Miltonvale Park residents and by donation for others. Space is limited and priority will be given to Miltonvale Park residents. Register with MiltonMVPs@gmail.com.

Weekly card parties - Come play Auction on Thursdays, beginning June 3 at 7:30. Admission -$4.

Miltonvale Park residents -Are you signing your children up for activities, classes, and lessons? Residents are entitled to $75/child/year to reimburse costs of extracurricular activities. https://miltonvalepark.com/for-residents/rebates-forms/

Radon - The municipality has just signed up for a campaign to happen in the fall of 2025, where we will have 100 radon detectors for residents to put in their homes for 100 days and then be sent off for results to be obtained (and emailed directly and confidentially back to residents). More information and registration details will follow - but if you want to be sure to get your name on the list, please email admin@miltonvalepark.com.

Miltonvale Park & Milton Community Hall - May 30, 2025

For working links - visit here 

Miltonvale Park is participating in the ParticipACTION Community Challenge this June. We are providing lots of free or low-cost activities to get people active -and hope to win the $15,000 prize if we are named PEI’s most active community. 

Help us win by pledging to be more active this June at  https://www.participaction.com/individual-pledge/ 

Teams are assigned by postal code - so if you would like to be counted for Miltonvale Park. please use a postal code from here - such as C1E 0S7

 

Here is what we have organized…so far! 

Register with Zach at miltonvalepark.staff@gmail.com or 902-368-3090, unless noted.

Line dancing- Margot Postma is teaching beginner line dancing on Mondays at 6:30 at the Milton Community Hall (June 2, 9, 16, & 23). The class is full. FREE

NEW - Waltz  - Come learn how to Waltz on Fridays at 5 p.m. (June 6, 13, 20 & 27) at the Milton Community Hall with Jack and Susan Lessard from the Ballroom Barn. FREE

NEW  -Hip Hop Dance- Reequal Smith, Artistic Director from Oshun Dance Studios, will teach Hip Hop on Fridays at  6:30 p.m. All ages welcome -  June, 13, 20 & 27 at the Milton Community Hall. FREE

NEW - Chair Step Dance- Sit down and tap your toes with Olivia Blacquiere on Wednesdays at 9 a.m. at Milton Community Hall. (June 4,11, 18 & 25). FREE.

Virtual exercise class - Monday  & Fridays at 9 a.m. June 2 at 9 a.m. Work out with others to an exercise class on the big screen. (No class on Monday, June 9) Cost - $1. No need to register - just drop in!

Matt and Chair Yoga - Tuesdays - 8:45 a.m. on the mat (upstairs) and at 10:15 from a chair yoga (main floor) at Milton Community Hall led by Leone. $10 for Miltonvale Park residents and $12 -non-residents. Leone also offers Friday classes beginning at 7:55 for mat class and 9:15 chair (both upstairs). Cost $13 drop-in or contact lightlivingwithLeone@gmail.com for information on series pricing on Fridays.

Pole walking - Margie Cain is teaching a series of two “Learn to Pole Walk” sessions on Monday, June 9th at 9 a.m. and Friday, June 13th at 1 p.m. at Milton Community Hall. We may start a pole walking club, if there is interest. The municipality also has poles to lend.FREE.

PickleBall - Ernie Coles will introduce people to pickleball on Saturday, June 21, at 1 p.m. at Miltonvale Community Park (413 Sleepy Hollow Rd, Milton Station). Equipment is provided. Rain date - Saturday, June 28. FREE

Bike ride- More details about a group bike ride coming soon!

For the entire month of June:

Virtual Walk to Mount Milton, BC - Come together as a community and see if we can reach Mt. Milton, B.C! This mountain’s summit is 5270 km away.  This walk will take us across the Canadian provinces and on top of this beautiful snowy mountain. Sign up and track how many steps you take (or if you measure your activity a different way, you can track that too!). You can submit your activity regularly at this link.  https://forms.gle/rQLfevkzQC5cqLVG7 

Walk More than the Mayor- Mayor Hal loves to get out and walk, especially with his dog, Milton. See if you can outwalk the Mayor this June. We will track your progress at the same link as the virtual walk.  https://forms.gle/rQLfevkzQC5cqLVG7 

The ParticipACTON Community Challenge is presented by Novo Nordisk. This project is funded in part by the Government of Canada. 

Remember to sign up with Zach at miltonvalepark.staff@gmail.com or 902-368-3090, unless noted. Some classes have limited space available and Miltonvale Park residents may have priority.

Weekly events: 

Coffee Club – Mondays and Fridays at 10 a.m. Open to all - Admission by donation of treats or coin. Coffee Club on Monday, June 9 will start at 10:20 a.m., due to pole walking class. 

Garden Work Times - Join Ryan in the community gardens (opposite the Milton Hall) on Tuesday mornings at 10 a.m. 

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meet at the Hall on Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m. For more information contact Joyce at 902-368-2055.

Mindfulness on the Mat – Yoga on the Mat with Leone – Tuesdays 8:45 mat yoga ~ and 10:15 am for Yoga on the Chair.  NEW time for FRIDAYS (upstairs)- mat -7:55 and chair 9:10 a.m. 

Tuesday classes are hosted by Miltonvale Park and cost $10 for Miltonvale Park residents, $12 for others (Drop-in) on Tuesdays. 

Contact LightLivingWithLeone@gmail.com for information on Friday classes, which have a  $13 drop-in fee or are also priced for a series of classes. 

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.

Pickleball - Miltonvale Community Park (413 Sleepy Hollow Rd.) 

 Weekly Schedule: 

Sunday Afternoons 1 pm-3 pm open play;

Monday evenings 6 pm-8 pm open play 

Tuesday morning 9 am-12 pm open play. 

Wednesday evenings 6 pm-8 pm open play 

Thursday morning 9 am-12 pm open play

Friday evening 6 pm-8 pm open play

Saturday morning 9 am-12 pm open play 

If sufficient people are not there by 10 minutes after start time there will be no play.

The rates are $30 for the season, and $3 drop-in. Players must be paid up 2025 members of Pickleball Canada. Dues may be paid by e-transfer to Ernie at colesernie@bellaliant.net

For more information contact colesernie@bellaliant.net or miltonvalepickleballclub@gmail.com 

 

Knitting - Stella is back with beginner knitting classes for adults on Wednesdays on June 4 from 5:30- 7 p.m. Free for Miltonvale Park residents and by donation for others. Space is limited and priority will be given to Miltonvale Park residents. Register with MiltonMVPs@gmail.com.

Weekly card parties - Come play Auction on Thursdays, beginning June 3 at 7:30. Admission -$4.

 

Special Events:

Sunday, June 1 at 6:30 p.m. Sunday night movie - Jersey Boys”  -The story of four young men from the wrong side of the tracks in New Jersey who came together to form the iconic 1960s rock group The Four Seasons. Free for Miltonvale Park residents, by donation for others. Funded in part by the Province of Prince Edward Island. 

 

The municipality intends to show movies with an international connection on some Sundays, so would love to hear suggestions, especially from residents with roots in other countries. admin@miltonvalepark.com.

Saturday, May 31 is the deadline for the Milton Community Hall’s next 50-50 draw - Drop by the hall to buy tickets or e-transfer ($3 each or 2/$5) to Miltoncommunityall@gmail.com. Licence number 17179   

June - ParticipACTION and their Community Challenge will once again see Miltonvale Park residents and friends try to win Canada’s Most Active Community (We are aiming to win PEI’s $15,000 prize!!). Please check out our list of events -and sign up with Zach at MiltonvalePark.staff@gmail.com. Remember to pledge to be more active with ParticipACTION, using a Miltonvale Park postal code - https://www.participaction.com/individual-pledge/ 

Thursday, June 5, - 7 p.m. Tentative - Planning Board Meeting. Please RSVP if you would like to attend. 

Fri June 6, 7-9 p.m - Phase III Concert - Join us for a great evening of entertainment with Phase III featuring Blaine Murphy, Keila Glydon, and Gerry Hickey! $3 for Miltonvale Park Residents and $6 for others. Register here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MVPPhase3  or email MiltonMVPs@gmail.com. Funded in part by the PEI Alliance for Mental Well-Being.

DETAILS - AND DEADLINE TO REGISTER! 

We are celebrating the 2nd Anniversary of the Milton MVP Project by hosting a “Souper Saturday” on June 7th from 12 noon to 2 pm! Together, we will enjoy-

Check-in Gifts (Kids will have their own!)

Soup-Roll-Dessert Meal

Project Review & Preview

Instructors/Volunteers Appreciation

Video/Photo Gallery

Interactive Games with Prizes

Lucky Draw

Rock Painting for Milton Growing Up

Loanable Goodies Display

And, Know Your Neighbors/New Friends!

Free and Priority Booking for Miltonvale Park residents, the project instructors, and volunteers, $5 for others if space is available. Please RSVP to Peggy at Miltonmvps@gmail.com by June 4. Funded in part by the PEI Alliance for Mental Well-Being.

Garden Club - meets every 2nd Tuesday of the month, with the next meeting on June 10th at 6 p.m. They also have a private Facebook group. If you are interested in taking part in the community garden (e.g. helping, having a plot), please contact Ryan at 902-368-3090 or Gardenatmvp@gmail.com 

Wednesday, June 11 – from 1-2 p.m. Come Try Bilingual Music and Movement Class for Little Ones (0-6) and their favourite grown up. FREE For Miltonvale Park children and $5 for others, if space is available. Register at MiltonMVPs@gmail.com Funded in part by the PEI Alliance for Mental Well-Being.

Thursday, June 12 - Flowers for Father workshop - 5:30 -6:30 p.m. Register at MiltonMVPs@gmail.com Funded in part by the PEI Alliance for Mental Well-Being.

Friday, June 13 is the deadline for Miltonvale Park to receive nominations for the Volunteer of the Year and the Good Neighbour Award. These are presented at Canada Day. Nominations are accepted from residents of Miltonvale Park. Forms can be found at the Milton Community Hall and online at https://miltonvalepark.com/for-residents/volunteer-recognition-award/

Saturday, June 14 from 12:00 pm - 3:00 p.m. Cornwall Watershed Group - Lend a hand and help the Cornwall and Area Watershed Group clean up Hyde Creek! Collect litter and receive native wildflower seeds as a thank you for your efforts. Supplies are limited, so come early if you can. Staff will be set up in two locations: Hydes Pond (Pond Street Parking Lot) and Cornwall Community Gardens (Macarthur Drive). All are welcome!

Miltonvale Park Car Show – Saturday, June 14 from 12-4 at CMP Parking Lot, North York River Road, Rain date -Sunday, June 15. Admission is $2/person or $5/family or donations to the Food Bank. Live music! Vehicle Registration is $20 or $15 if done in advance to https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MVPCAR. Funds raised will be donated to the Upper Room Food Bank. 

FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITY- Miltonvale Park is looking for someone connected to the community to host the canteen. Food Safety Certification is required. For more details, please contact admin@miltonvalepark.com. The North Rustico Food Market has volunteered to provide food for the canteen at cost.

Monday, June 16 -Community Sector Network is hosting a PEI Volunteer Symposium - FREE in Charlottetown. 

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/pei-volunteer-symposium-tickets-1335489959419?aff=erellivmlt 

Wednesday, June 18, 7-8 p.m. Understanding Your Sleep Struggles: A New Perspective with Carol Richard, Sleep Coach. The Come Try class is FREE for Miltonvale Park residents; $5, for others, if space is available. If there is enough interest, the Milton MVPs program will offer a 6-week Journey to Better Sleep Class on the Wednesdays that follow. Register at MiltonMVPs@gmail.com.  Funded in part by the PEI Alliance for Mental Well-Being.

Wednesday, June 18 - Miltonvale Park Municipal Council Meeting. 7 p.m. 2nd floor, Milton Community Hall. Please RSVP to admin@miltonvalepark.com.

PEI Mutual Festival of Small Halls -Milton Melodies –7:30, Saturday, June 21, 2025 · $35, Milton Community Hall. Featuring Catherine MacLellanm Lucy Farrel and Indigenous singer-songwriter Joe H Henry.  https://smallhalls.com/schedule. Save the service fees and buy your tickets at the hall. Tickets are very limited! 

Tuesday, June 24 - Supper Club -Register at admin@miltonvalepark.com. Funded in part by the Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program. Free for Miltonvale Park Seniors, who also have priority registration. Limited spaces. This is an eat-in supper, with limited take out/delivery for residents who are unable to attend. 

Canada Day - Plan to celebrate Canada Day (Tuesday, July 1) with Miltonvale Park at the Community Park (Rain location- Milton Community Hall) for a BBQ, and Canada Day cake,  live music, face painting, bouncy castle, and games from 11:30 -2:30. Funded in part by the Government of Canada through the Celebrate Canada Program. 

Tuesday, July 25 - Cooking for One or Two with Margaret Prouse - 1 p.m. Funded in part by the Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program. Free for Miltonvale Park Seniors - By donations for others. 

Miltonvale Park residents -Are you signing your children up for activities, classes, and lessons? Residents are entitled to $75/child/year to reimburse costs of extracurricular activities. https://miltonvalepark.com/for-residents/rebates-forms/

Radon - The municipality has just signed up for a campaign to happen in the fall of 2025, where we will have 100 radon detectors for residents to put in their homes for 100 days and then be sent off for results to be obtained (and emailed directly and confidentially back to residents). More information and registration details will follow - but if you want to be sure to get your name on the list, please email admin@miltonvalepark.com.

Miltonvale Park & Milton Community Hall - May 23, 2025

This list may be easier to read on the municipal website - as it is formatted there: https://miltonvalepark.com/upcoming-events-pole-walking-radon-pickleball-concerts-suppers/

Weekly events: 

Coffee Club – Mondays and Fridays at 10 a.m. Open to all - Admission by donation of treats or coin. Coffee Club on Monday, June 9 will start at 10:20 a.m., due to pole walking class. 

Exercise Class- Wednesday AND Friday Seniors Fitness Classes with Michele at 9 a.m. Fee $6. Drop in for some chairs and balance fitness… and usually some laughs! Ends for the summer, May 30, 2025. 

Summer Exercise - Gather as a group at the Milton Community Hall on Mondays and Fridays, beginning on Monday June 2 at 9 a.m. to exercise together to fitness videos on the big screen. Have problems staying motivated and exercising on your own? Join us. Cost $1. 

Garden Work Times - Join Ryan in the community gardens (opposite the Milton Hall) on Tuesday mornings at 10 a.m. 

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meet at the Hall on Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m. For more information contact Joyce at 902-368-2055.

Mindfulness on the Mat – Yoga on the Mat with Leone – Tuesdays 8:45 mat yoga ~ and 10:15 am for Yoga on the Chair.  NEW time for FRIDAYS (upstairs)- mat -7:55 and chair 9:10 a.m. (There may be new times for Tuesdays as well…and if so, will email the people who have been attending yoga and we will change the time on the hall calendar https://miltoncommunityhall.ca/index.php?id=calendar)

Tuesday classes are hosted by Miltonvale Park and cost $10 for Miltonvale Park residents, $12 for others (Drop-in) on Tuesdays. 

Contact LightLivingWithLeone@gmail.com for information on Friday classes, which have a  $13 drop-in fee or are also priced for a series of classes. 

 

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.

Pickleball - Miltonvale Community Park (413 Sleepy Hollow Rd.) 

 Weekly Schedule: 

Sunday Afternoons 1 pm-3 pm open play;

Monday evenings 6 pm-8 pm open play 

Tuesday morning 9 am-12 pm open play. 

Wednesday evenings 6 pm-8 pm open play 

Thursday morning 9 am-12 pm open play

Friday evening 6 pm-8 pm open play

Saturday morning 9 am-12 pm open play 

If sufficient people are not there by 10 minutes after start time there will be no play.

The rates are $30 for the season, and $3 drop-in. Players must be paid up 2025 members of Pickleball Canada. Dues may be paid by e-transfer to Ernie at colesernie@bellaliant.net

For more information contact colesernie@bellaliant.net or miltonvalepickleballclub@gmail.com 

 

Knitting - Stella is back with beginner knitting classes for adults on Wednesdays on June 4 from 5:30- 7 p.m. Free for Miltonvale Park residents and by donation for others. Space is limited and priority will be given to Miltonvale Park residents. 

 

Weekly card parties - Come play Auction on Thursdays, beginning June 3 at 7:30. Admission -$4.

 

Special Events:

 

Sunday, May 25 at 6:30 p.m. Sunday night movie - “Crazy Rich Asians” Free for Miltonvale Park residents, by donation for others. Funded in part by the Province of Prince Edward Island. The municipality intend to show movies with an international connection on some Sundays, so would love to hear suggestions, especially from residents with roots in other countries. admin@miltonvalepark.com.

 

Monday, May 26 at  7 p.m. - Milton Community Hall Board Meeting. We are happy to hear suggestions for events, or improvements at the hall. Please email miltoncommunityhall@gmail.com.

 

Tues., May 27 at 1 p.m. – International Cooking with Margaret Prouse. Free for Miltonvale Park residents and by donation for others, if space is available. Funded in part by the Province of Prince Edward Island. RSVP to admin@miltonvalepark.com by TODAY - Friday, May 23.

 

Wednesday, May 28 at 6:30 p.m. - The Cornwall and Area Watershed Group (CAWG) AGM (Annual General Meeting) takes place at the Cornwall Town Hall. CAWG is the Watershed group that covers most of Miltonvale Park. The PEI Invasive Species Council will also share tips on identifying and managing invasive species on your property. Light refreshments will be served. All are welcome!

 

Thurs., May 29 – 5 p.m. Supper Club Miltonvale Park’s CHAT and GBT -Growing Better Together Project will see approximately 40 Miltonvale Park seniors come together to cook and eat supper and enjoy an activity/speaker nine times over the next year. Funded by the Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program. Residents can register -Deadline 9 a.m. Monday, May 26 to admin@miltonvalepark.com or 902-368-3090. Take-outs are available to Miltonvale Park shut-ins. As spaces are limited, Miltonvale Park residents will have priority access. Please let us know if you would like to help prepare the meal. Not sure of the menu yet! 

 

Saturday, May 31 is the deadline for the Milton Community Hall’s next 50-50 draw - Drop by the hall to buy tickets or e-transfer ($3 each or 2/$5) to Miltoncommunityall@gmail.com. Licence number 17179 (There were no draws lately as we were between licences). Those who had prepaid for tickets will have them entered in the draw which will take place June 1 (and if they had purchased a series of tickets - their series will be extended to make up for the missed draws). Thanks for your support! 

 

June - ParticipACTION and their Community Challenge will once again see Miltonvale Park residents and friends try to win Canada’s Most Active Community (We are aiming to win PEI’s $15,000 prize!!) 

We are finalizing dates and information for chair step dancing, the annual Move More than the Mayor contest, and a virtual walk across Canada to Mount Milton in BC! Watch for details - or sign up with Zach at MiltonvalePark.staff@gmail.com and he can contact you with details as the other events (maybe waltz or hip hop classes) get finalized! 

 

FREE Beginner line dancing will take place on Mondays from 6:30 -8 p.m. June 2,9,16, and 23. Miltonvale Park residents have priority registration (must register by TONIGHT May 23 - as confirmations are going out this weekend), but others are welcome to submit their names for the waiting list to admin@miltonvalepark.com or 902-368-3090

 

Margie Cain is going to lead pole walking classes in an introductory series so folk can learn good techniques. The municipality and hall have 8 pairs of poles and we may be able to borrow more, if needed. Classes take place on Monday, June 9 at 9 a.m. and Friday, June 13 at 1 p.m. Register for both classes (a series of two) with miltonvalepark.staff@gmail.com, letting Zack know if you are a Miltonvale Park resident, and if you need to borrow walking poles.

 

Check out https://www.participaction.com/programs/community-challenge/ for more information on the Challenge - and we invite individuals to commit to being active in June to help us win!  Your postal code assigns you to a team - so please use a postal code assigned to Miltonvale Park -such as C1E 0S7 (For instance, If you get your mail at Winsloe Post office - that postal code is assigned to Charlottetown!!)  https://www.participaction.com/individual-pledge/ 

 

Knitting Classes with Stella begin again 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays on June 4. To register for this weekly beginner class, please email MiltonMVPs@gmail.com. Free for residents and by donation for others. Space is very limited so Miltonvale Park residents have priority. 

 

Fri June 6, 7-9 p.m - Phase III Concert - Join us for a great evening of entertainment with Phase III featuring Blaine Murphy, Keila Glydon, and Gerry Hickey! $3 for Miltonvale Park Residents and $6 for others. Register here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MVPPhase3  Funded in part by the PEI Alliance for Mental Well-Being.

 

Reserve Saturday, June 7 for the second anniversary celebration of the Milton MVPs project - tentatively scheduled from 12-2! More details to follow. 

 

Garden Club - will meet every 2nd Tuesday of the month, with the next meeting on June 10th at 6 p.m. They also have a private Facebook group. If you are interested in taking part in the community garden (e.g. helping, having a plot), please contact Ryan at 902-368-3090 or Gardenatmvp@gmail.com 

 

Wednesday, June 11 – from 1-2 p.m. Come Try Bilingual Music and Movement Class for Little Ones (0-6) and their favourite grown up. FREE For Miltonvale Park children and $5 for others, if space is available. Register at MiltonMVPs@gmail.com Funded in part by the PEI Alliance for Mental Well-Being.

 

Thursday, June 12 - Flowers for Father workshop - 5:30 -6:30 p.m. Register at MiltonMVPs@gmail.com Funded in part by the PEI Alliance for Mental Well-Being.

 

Friday, June 13 is the deadline for Miltonvale Park to receive nominations for the Volunteer of the Year and the Good Neighbour Award. These are presented at Canada Day. Nominations are accepted from residents of Miltonvale Park. Forms can be found at the Milton Community Hall and online at https://miltonvalepark.com/for-residents/volunteer-recognition-award/

 

Saturday, June 14 from 12:00 pm - 3:00 p.m. Cornwall Watershed Group - Lend a hand and help the Cornwall and Area Watershed Group clean up Hyde Creek! Collect litter and receive native wildflower seeds as a thank you for your efforts. Supplies are limited, so come early if you can. Staff will be set up in two locations: Hydes Pond (Pond Street Parking Lot) and Cornwall Community Gardens (Macarthur Drive). All are welcome!

 

Miltonvale Park Car Show – Saturday, June 14 from 12-4 at CMP Parking Lot, North York River Road, Rain date -Sunday, June 15. Admission is $2/person or $5/family or donations to the Food Bank. Live music! Vehicle Registration is $20 or $15 if done in advance to https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MVPCAR. Funds raised will be donated to the Upper Room Food Bank. 

 

FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITY- Miltonvale Park is looking for someone connected to the community to host the canteen. Food Safety Certification is required. For more details, please contact admin@miltonvalepark.com. The North Rustico Food Market has volunteered to provide food for the canteen at cost.

 

Monday, June 16 -Community Sector Network is hosting a PEI Volunteer Symposium - FREE in Charlottetown. 

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/pei-volunteer-symposium-tickets-1335489959419?aff=erellivmlt (Limited spaces left)

Agenda

9:30 AM – 10:00 AM | Welcome & Framing the Day We’ll start the day with a quick overview of what to expect. We’ll also share a snapshot of volunteer trends on PEI.

10:00 AM – 10:45 AM | Success Stories Panel Hear from a few organizations that have found creative ways to sustain or grow volunteer engagement. What’s working for them — and why?

10:45 AM – 12:15 PM | Table Discussions: Tackling Volunteerism Challenges Join a series of small group discussions on key issues facing volunteerism today. You’ll rotate between tables exploring different themes and share your ideas.

12:15 PM – 1:15 PM | Lunch & Networking Enjoy lunch and connect with others working to strengthen volunteerism in their communities.

1:15 PM – 2:15 PM | Volunteer Voices Panel Hear directly from volunteers themselves. What brought them to volunteering, what keeps them coming back, and what could make the experience better?

2:15 PM – 2:30 PM | Break

2:30 PM – 3:45 PM | Shaping the Future of Volunteerism Volunteer Canada will lead this session as part of their work on a new 10-year National Volunteer Action Strategy. Learn what’s taking shape — and help shape it with your insights.

3:45 PM – 4:00 PM | Closing & Next Steps We’ll wrap up the day by sharing reflections and outlining what comes next.

 

Wednesday, June 18, 7-8 p.m. Understanding Your Sleep Struggles: A New Perspective with Carol Richard, Sleep Coach. The Come Try class is FREE for Miltonvale Park residents; $5, for others, if space is available. If there is enough interest, the Milton MVPs program will offer a 6-week Journey to Better Sleep Class on the Wednesdays that follow. Register at MiltonMVPs@gmail.com.  Funded in part by the PEI Alliance for Mental Well-Being.

 

PEI Mutual Festival of Small Halls -Milton Melodies –7:30, Saturday, June 21, 2025 · $35, Milton Community Hall. Featuring Catherine MacLellanm Lucy Farrel and Indigenous singer-songwriter Joe H Henry.  https://smallhalls.com/schedule. Save the service fees and buy your tickets at the hall. 

 

Tuesday, June 24 - Supper Club -Register at admin@miltonvalepark.com Funded in part by the Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program.

 

Canada Day - Plan to celebrate Canada Day (Tuesday, July 1) with Miltonvale Park at the Community Park (Rain location- Milton Community Hall) for a BBQ, and Canada Day cake,  live music, face painting, bouncy castle, and games from 11:30 -2:30. Funded in part by the Government of Canada through the Celebrate Canada Program. 

 

Tuesday, July 25 - Cooking for One or Two with Margaret Prouse - 1 p.m. Funded in part by the Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program. Free for Miltonvale Park Seniors - By donations for others. 

 

Miltonvale Park residents -Are you signing your children up for activities, classes and lessons? Residents are entitled to $75/child/year to reimburse costs of extracurricular activities. https://miltonvalepark.com/for-residents/rebates-forms/

Radon - The municipality has just signed up for a campaign to happen in the fall of 2025, where we will have 100 radon detectors for residents to put in their homes for 100 days and then be sent off for results to be obtained (and emailed directly and confidentially back to residents). More information and registration details will follow - but if you want to be sure to get your name on the list, please email admin@miltonvalepark.com.

Miltonvale Park & Milton Community Hall - May 16, 2025

Weekly events: 

Coffee Club – Mondays and Fridays at 10 a.m. Open to all - Admission by donation of treats or coins.

There will be a Coffee Club on Victoria Day! 

Exercise Class- Wednesday AND Friday Seniors Fitness Classes with Michele at 9 a.m. Fee $6. Drop in for some chairs and balance fitness… and usually some laughs! Ends for the summer, May 30, 2025

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meet at the Hall on Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m. For more information contact Joyce at 902-368-2055.

Mindfulness on the Mat – Yoga on the Mat with Leone – Tuesdays and Fridays 8:45 mat yoga ~ and 10:15 am for Yoga on the Chair. 

Tuesday classes are hosted by Miltonvale Park and cost $10 for Miltonvale Park residents,$12 for others (Drop-in) on Tuesdays. 

Contact LightLivingWithLeone@gmail.com for information on Friday classes, which are $13 drop-in fee or are also priced for a series of classes. Chair Yoga classes on Tuesdays are held on the main level when possible.

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.

Pickleball - Starting May 17th the Miltonvale Pickleball Club will be resuming play at the Miltonvale Community Park (413 Sleepy Hollow Rd.) 

 Weekly Schedule: 

Sunday Afternoons 1 pm-3 pm open play;

Monday evenings 6 pm-8 pm open play 

Tuesday morning 9 am-12 pm open play. 

Wednesday evenings 6 pm-8 pm open play 

Thursday morning 9 am-12 pm open play

Friday evening 6 pm-8 pm open play

Saturday morning 9 am-12 pm open play 

If sufficient people are not there by 10 minutes after start time there will be no play.

The rates are $30 for the season, and $3 drop-in. Players must be paid up 2025 members of Pickleball Canada. Dues may be paid by e-transfer to Ernie at colesernie@bellaliant.net or at the court to any committee member and please also provide your Pickleball Canada Number in the comments or a separate email to colesernie@bellaliant.net or miltonvalepickleballclub@gmail.com 

Please DO NOT e-transfer the session fee to the Club email address (miltonvalepickleballclub@gmail.com ) 

Any questions please email:  colesernie@bellaliant.net or miltonvalepickleballclub@gmail.com 

Knitting - There is NO knitting class on May 21 due to a previous booking of the room.

Weekly card parties - Come play Auction on Thursdays, beginning June 3 at 7:30. Admission -$4.

 

Special Events:

Saturday, May 17 from 8-1 -There is a fundraising yard sale for Special Olympics. Admission is $2 or $4 family. For more information or to book a table ($20) -call 902-388-0261.

Sunday, May 18 from 6:30 - 8:30 Sunday night movie - “Blackberry” Free for Miltonvale Park residents and by donations for others. 

The Municipal Office will be closed on Victoria Day, and the hall will not be staffed.

Wednesday, May 21 – Municipal Council Meeting – 7 p.m. Please RSVP to admin@miltonvalepark.com if you plan to attend.

The Sunday step dancing classes for children planned for Sundays – May 25-July 6 have been moved to the fall. 

Sunday, May 25 from 6:30 - 8:30 Sunday night movie - “Crazy Rich Asians” 

Monday, May 26 at  7 p.m. - Milton Community Hall Board Meeting. 

Tues., May 27 at 1 p.m. – International Cooking with Margaret Prouse. Free for Miltonvale Park residents and by donation for others, if space is available. Funded in part by the Province of Prince Edward Island. RSVP to admin@miltonvalepark.com by Friday, May 23.

Thurs., May 29 – 5 p.m. Supper Club Miltonvale Park’s CHAT and GBT -Growing Better Together Project will see approximately 40 Miltonvale Park seniors come together to cook and eat supper and an activity nine times over the next year. Funded by the Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program. 

June - ParticipACTION and their Community Better Challenge will once again see Miltonvale Park residents and friends try to win Canada’s Most Active Community (We are really aiming to win PEI!!) We are planning some dance classes, pole walking, the annual Move More than the Mayor contest and a virtual walk across this great country to Mount Milton in BC! Watch for details. FREE Beginner line dancing will take place on Mondays from 6:30 -8 p.m. June 2,9,16, and 23. Miltonvale Park residents have priority registration, but others are welcome to submit their names in case there is space for non-residents. admin@miltonvalepark.com or 902-368-3090

Knitting Classes with Stella begin again on 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays on June 4. To register for this beginner class, please email MiltonMVPs@gmail.com. Free for residents and by donation for others.

Phase III Concert - Fri June 6, 7-9 p.m. $3 for Miltonvale Park Residents and $6 for others. Register here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MVPPhase3 Funded in part by the PEI Alliance for Mental Well-Being.

Reserve Saturday, June 7 for the second anniversary celebration of the Milton MVPs project - tentatively scheduled from 12-2! More details to follow. 

Garden Club - Will meet every 2nd Tuesday of the month. Next meeting is June 10th. They also have a private Facebook group. If you are interested in taking part in the community garden (e.g. helping, having a plot), please contact Ryan at 902-368-3090 or Gardenatmvp@gmail.com 

Wednesday, June 11 – from 1-2 p.m. Come Try Bilingual Music and Movement Class for Little Ones (0-6) and their favourite grown up. FREE For Miltonvale Park children and $5 for others, if space is available. Register at MiltonMVPs@gmail.com

Miltonvale Park Car Show – Saturday, June 14 from 12-4 at CMP Parking Lot, North York River Road, Rain date -Sunday, June 15. Admission is $2/person or $5/family or donations to the Food Bank. Live music! Vehicle Registration is $20 or $15 if done in advance to https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MVPCAR. Funds raised will be donated to the Upper Room Food Bank. 

FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITY- Miltonvale Park is looking for someone connected to the community to host the canteen. Food Safety Certification is required. For more details, please contact admin@miltonvalepark.com.

Wednesday, June 18, 7-8 p.m. Understanding Your Sleep Struggles: A New Perspective with Carol Richard, Sleep Coach. The Come Try class is FREE for Miltonvale Park residents; $5, for others, if space is available. If there is enough interest, the Milton MVPs program will offer a 6-week Journey to Better Sleep Class on the Wednesdays that follow. Register at MiltonMVPs@gmail.com. 

Small Halls -Milton Melodies –7:30, Saturday, June 21, 2025 · $35, Milton Community Hall. Indigenous singer-songwriter Joe H Henry. Sharing the stage is Lucy Farrell and Catherine MacLellan. https://smallhalls.com/schedule. Save the service fees and buy your tickets at the hall. 

Canada Day - Plan to celebrate Canada Day (Tuesday, July 1) with Miltonvale Park at the Community Park (Rain location- Milton Community Hall) for a BBQ, and Canada Day cake,  live music, face painting, bouncy castle, and games from 11:30 -2:30. Funded in part by the Government of Canada through the Celebrate Canada Program. 

Students - Elesea Glenn is back working for the hall again this summer, and Zachary Addison has started with the municipality this week. Zach, who is a student at UPEI, but grew up in NB,  is the grandson of Doris MacKenzie (North Milton) so has lots of relatives in the area! He will be at the Council Office now and the Community Park, later in the summer. They are both off to a great start! 

Have a wonderful Victoria Day Weekend! 

Weekly events:
Coffee Club – Mondays and Fridays at 10 a.m. Open to all – Admission by donation of treats or coin.

Square Dancing – Christine hosts square dance sessions on Tuesdays, on the 2nd floor from 3-4 p.m. Contact cmr.belanger@outlook.com. $5.  Ends May 13.

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meet at the Hall on Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m. For more information contact Joyce at 902-368-2055.

Mindfulness on the Mat – Yoga on the Mat with Leone –Tuesdays and Fridays 8:45 and Yoga on the Chair 10:15. Tuesday classes are hosted by Miltonvale Park and cost $10 for Miltonvale Park residents, $12 for others (Drop-in) on Tuesdays. Contact LightLivingWithLeone@gmail.com for information on Friday classes, which are $13 drop-in fee or are also priced for a series of classes. Chair Yoga classes on Tuesdays are held on the main level when possible.

Wednesday AND Friday Seniors Fitness Classes with Michele at 9 a.m. Fee $6. Drop in for some chair and balance fitness… and usually some laughs! Ends May 30, 2025

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.

Special Events:
April 27-May 3 is National Volunteer Week – Today is the last day of volunteer week – THANKS so much to all of you who volunteer in so many ways to make the world a better place!!

Knitting with Stella – Wednesdays, until May 14 from 5:30 -7 p.m. FULL!

Crochet with Connie – Wednesdays, until May 14 from 6-7 p.m. FULL!

Sunday, May 4 – Movie – Rocketman – 6:30 Free for Miltonvale Park residents. Others by donation. RSVP to admin@Miltonvalepark.com #Rocketman is an epic musical fantasy about the incredible human story of Elton John’s breakthrough years. The film follows the fantastical journey of transformation from shy piano prodigy Reginald Dwight into international superstar Elton John. This inspirational story – set to Elton John’s most beloved songs and performed by star Taron Egerton – tells the universally relatable story of how a small-town boy became one of the most iconic figures in pop culture. ROCKETMAN also stars Jamie Bell as Elton’s longtime lyricist and writing partner Bernie Taupin, Richard Madden as Elton’s first manager, John Reid, and Bryce Dallas Howard as Elton’s mother Sheila Farebrother.

Milton Community Hall Annual Lobster Takeout -Saturday, May 10. $30. SOLD OUT – If you have ordered meals, pick-up takes place from 2-3:30. Tickets should be paid for in advance -Cash or cheque by May 8 or E-transfer by May 6 to miltoncommunityhall@gmail.com. If you would like to volunteer to help out on Fri or Saturday, please email miltoncommunityhall@gmail.com or call 902-566-3154.

NEW – May 10 is the annual PEI Women’s Institute Roadside Clean up Day. The yellow WI Clean up bags are available at the Milton Community Hall (inside and hopefully always in stock at the blue bulletin board outside). If someone is at the hall and heading near the other blue welcome signs (Old Rte. 2/Crabbe Rd or North York River Road), feel free to grab some bags to stock those places. Please don’t put the yellow bags in your black cart, or the cart will be rejected. Please leave them in a safe place along the side of the road. Snap a photo of you with a yellow clean up bag and send it to WIContests@gmail.com for a chance to win a PEI Food Island gift card. You can begin clean up now. Some bags may be picked up as provincial staff happen by, but they will be picked up from roadsides after May 10. You can also use your own clear bags for the clean up.

No movie – Sunday, May 11 (unless someone wants to set it up), and Shari is not in the office on Monday, May 12.

Monday, May 12 – 7 p.m. North Milton WI meeting.

NEW – Tuesday, May 13 at 5 p.m. First meeting – Are you interested in joining a Garden Club? Join Ryan for garden soup and rolls, to plant some planters for seniors, discuss the community garden and what you would like to get out of a Garden Club. RSVP to GardenatMVP@gmail.com or 902-368-3090. Funded by the Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program. The garden has been tilled – and if you want more information or to be involved in the garden, contact Ryan at GardenatMVP@gmail.com Ryan intends to have Tuesdays from 10-11:30 as a regular drop in for collective gardening, beginning May 20.

Wednesday, May 14 from 10 am-12 noon – Elder Abuse – Age-friendly PEI is hosting a session about Elder Abuse. All welcome. Please pre-register to agefriendlypei@gmail.com or 902-303-6444.

Wednesday, May 14 at 1 p.m.– Join Miltonvale Park in making fringed blankets for Family Violence Prevention Week. Funded in part by the Premier’s Action Committee for the Prevention of Family Violence. No experience or supplies needed. Please pre-register to admin@miltonvalepark.com or 902-368-3090.

Saturday, May 17 from 8-1 -There is a fundraising yard sale for Special Olympics. Admission is $2. For more information or to book a table ($20) -call 902-388-0261.

Wednesday, May 21 – Municipal Council Meeting – 7 p.m. Please RSVP to admin@miltonvalepark.com if you plan to attend.

Sundays – May 25-July 6 from 2-2:30 or 2:40 -3:10 -Six step dancing classes for children aged 3-5. $25 for Miltonvale Park residents or $50 for others, if space is available. Register at MiltonMVPs@gmail.com or 902-566-3154. (No classes on Father’s Day -June 15.)

Tues., May 27 at 1 p.m. – International Cooking with Margaret Prouse. Free for Miltonvale Park residents and by donation for others. Funded in part by the Province of Prince Edward Island. RSVP to admin@miltonvalepark.com

Thurs., May 29 – Supper Club -Watch for details. Miltonvale Park’s CHAT and GBT -Growing Better Together Project will see approximately 40 Miltonvale Park seniors come together to cook and eat supper and an activity nine times over the next year.

June – ParticipACTION and their Community Better Challenge will once again see Miltonvale Park residents and friends try to win Canada’s Most Active Community (We are really aiming to win PEI!!) We are planning some dance classes, pole walking, the annual Move More than the Mayor contest and a virtual walk across this great country to Mount Milton in BC! Watch for details. FREE Beginner line dancing will take place on Mondays from 6:30 -8 p.m. June 2,9,16, and 23. Miltonvale Park residents have priority registration, but others are welcome to submit their names in case there is space for non-residents. admin@miltonvalepark.com or 902-368-3090

Phase III Concert- Fri June 6, 7-9 p.m. $3 for Miltonvale Park Residents and $6 for others. Register here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MVPPhase3 Funded in part by the PEI Alliance for Mental Well-Being.

Wednesday, June 11 – from 1-2 p.m. Come Try Bilingual Music and Movement Class for Little Ones (0-6) and their favourite grown up. FREE For Miltonvale Park children and $5 for others, if space is available. Register at MiltonMVPs@gmail.com

 Miltonvale Park Car Show – Saturday, June 14 from 12-4. at CMP Parking Lot, North York River Road, Rain date -Sunday, June 15. FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITY– Miltonvale Park is looking for someone connected to the community to host the canteen. Food Safety Certification is required. For more details, please contact admin@miltonvalepark.com.

Wednesday, June 18, 7-8 p.m. Understanding Your Sleep Struggles: A New Perspective with Carol Richard, Sleep Coach. The Come Try class is FREE for Miltonvale Park residents; $5, for others, if space is available. If there is enough interest, the Milton MVPs program will offer a 6-week Journey to Better Sleep Class on the Wednesdays that follow. Register at MiltonMVPs@gmail.com.

Small Halls -Milton Melodies –7:30, Saturday, June 21, 2025 · $35, Milton Community Hall. Indigenous singer-songwriter Joe H Henry. Sharing the stage is Lucy Farrell and Catherine MacLellan. https://smallhalls.com/schedule. Save the service fees and buy your tickets at the hall. We don’t have them on hand yet-but can hold them here for you!

Community Garden – If you are interested in taking part in the community garden (e.g. helping, having a plot), please do the short survey https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GardenatMVP

Summer Jobs – Interested in working at the hall or community park this summer? Apply for positions at the hall, Municipality or with the Association of Rural Community Halls -with a resume and cover letter – miltoncommunityhall@gmail.com, admin@miltonvalepark.com, or peihalls@gmail.com. Wages $16.50-$17.50/hr. Currently, we are hiring for a 12-week position at Milton Community Hall and a 14-week one with ARCH, through the Post Secondary Student Program as well as approx. 8 weeks at the community park.

 

*Formatted with bold headings on the municipal website - https://miltonvalepark.com/milton-community-hall-miltonvale-park-april-27-2025/

Weekly events:
Coffee Club – Mondays and Fridays at 10 a.m. No coffee on Election Day -April 28. The hall is being used for an election poll on Monday, April 28 from 8:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m.

Square Dancing – Christine hosts square dance sessions on Tuesdays, on the 2nd floor from 3-4 p.m. Contact cmr.belanger@outlook.com. $5

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meet at the Hall on Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m. For more information contact Joyce at 902-368-2055.

Mindfulness on the Mat – Yoga on the Mat with Leone –Tuesdays and Fridays 8:45 and Yoga on the Chair 10:15. Tuesday classes are hosted by Miltonvale Park and cost $10 for Miltonvale Park residents, $12 for others (Drop-in) on Tuesdays. Contact LightLivingWithLeone@gmail.com for information on Friday classes, which are $13 drop-in fee or are also priced for a series of classes. Chair Yoga on Tuesdays are held on the main level when possible.

Wednesday AND Friday Seniors Fitness Classes with Michele at 9 a.m. Fee $6. Drop in for some chair and balance fitness… and usually some laughs!

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.

Special Events:
April 27-May 3 is National Volunteer Week – The municipality and hall have some fantastic volunteers, and there are many other residents and neighbours active in other organizations, churches, sporting and environmental groups, and many other activities. Thank you to all who contribute to making PEI a better place!!

Council Office CLOSED on Monday, April 28, as the CAO, Mayor and Finance Chair are attending the FPEIM AGM in Summerside. Coffee and Line Dancing are cancelled, due to the election poll. The CAO is also not in the office on Thursday, May 1.

Knitting with Stella – Wednesdays, until May 14 from 5:30 (NEW START TIME)-7 p.m. Free for Miltonvale Park residents, by donation for others if spaces are available. Yarn and knitting needles provided. MiltonMVPs@gmail.com. There may still be a space or two for Miltonvale Park residents to knit baby hats for the hospital.

Crochet with Connie – Wednesdays, until May 14 from 6-7 p.m. FULL!

Thursday, May 1 – Next scheduled Planning Board meeting, if required. 7 p.m. RSVP to admin@miltonvalepark.com or 902-368-3090.

Sunday May 4 – Rocketman - 6:30 Free for Miltonvale Park residents. Others by donation. RSVP to admin@Miltonvalepark.com #Rocketman is an epic musical fantasy about the incredible human story of Elton John’s breakthrough years. The film follows the fantastical journey of transformation from shy piano prodigy Reginald Dwight into international superstar Elton John. This inspirational story - set to Elton John’s most beloved songs and performed by star Taron Egerton - tells the universally relatable story of how a small-town boy became one of the most iconic figures in pop culture. ROCKETMAN also stars Jamie Bell as Elton’s longtime lyricist and writing partner Bernie Taupin, Richard Madden as Elton’s first manager, John Reid, and Bryce Dallas Howard as Elton’s mother Sheila Farebrother.

Milton Community Hall Annual Lobster Takeout -Saturday, May 10. $30. Pick-up takes place from 2-3:30 https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LobsterMay10 Dinner includes a one-pound lobster, potato salad, coleslaw, jellied salad, roll and dessert. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Cash or cheque by May 8 or E-transfer by May 7. Tickets are getting limited!!

Wednesday, May 14 from 10 am-12 noon – Elder Abuse – Age-friendly PEI is hosting a session about Elder Abuse. All welcome. Please preregister to agefriendlypei@gmail.com or 902-303-6444. Everyone welcome.

Wednesday, May 14 at 1 p.m.– Join Miltonvale Park in making fringed blankets for Family Violence Prevention Week. Funded in part by the Premier’s Action Committee for the Prevention of Family Violence. No experience or supplies needed. Please pre-register to admin@miltonvalepark.com or 902-368-3090.

Saturday, May 17 from 8-1 -There is a fundraising yard sale for Special Olympics. Admission is $2. For more information or to book a table ($20) -call 902-388-0261.

Wednesday, May 21 – Municipal Council Meeting – 7 p.m. Please RSVP to admin@miltonvalepark.com if you plan to attend.

NEW - Sundays – May 25-July 6 from 2-2:30 or 2:40 -3:10 -Six step dancing classes for children aged 3-5. $25 for Miltonvale Park residents or $50 for others, if space is available. Register at MiltonMVPs@gmail.com or 902-566-3154. (No classes on Father’s Day -June 15.)

Tues., May 27 at 1 p.m. – International Cooking with Margaret Prouse. Free for Miltonvale Park residents and by donation for others. Funded in part by the Province of Prince Edward Island. RSVP to admin@miltonvalepark.com

Thurs., May 29 – Supper Club -Watch for details. Miltonvale Park’s CHAT and GBT -Growing Better Together Project will see approximately 40 Miltonvale Park seniors come together to cook and eat supper and an activity nine times over the next year.

June -ParticipACTION and their Community Better Challenge will once again see Miltonvale Park residents and friends try to win Canada’s Most Active Community (We are really aiming to win PEI!!) We are planning some dance classes, pole walking, the annual Move More than the Mayor contest, and a virtual walk across this great country to Mount Milton in BC! Watch for details. FREE Beginner line dancing will take place on Mondays from 6:30 -8 p.m. June 2,9,16, and 23. Miltonvale Park residents have priority registration, but others are welcome to submit their names in case there is space for non-residents. admin@miltonvalepark.com or 902-368-3090

Phase III Concert- Fri June 6, 7-9 p.m. $3 for Miltonvale Park Residents and $6 for others. Register here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MVPPhase3 Funded in part by the PEI Alliance for Mental Well-Being.

NEW - Wednesday, June 11 – from 1-2 p.m. Come Try Bilingual Music and Movement Class for Little Ones (0-6) and their favourite grown up. FREE For Miltonvale Park children and $5 for others, if space is available. Register at MiltonMVPs@gmail.com

Save the Date – Miltonvale Park Car Show – Saturday, June 14 from 12-4. at CMP Parking Lot, North York River Road, Rain date -Sunday, June 15. FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITY- Miltonvale Park is looking for someone connected to the community to host the canteen. Food Safety Certification is required. For more details, please contact admin@miltonvalepark.com.

NEW - Wednesday, June 18, 7-8 p.m. Understanding Your Sleep Struggles: A New Perspective with Carol Richard, Sleep Coach. The Come Try class is FREE for Miltonvale Park residents, $5, for others, if space is available. If there is enough interest, the Milton MVPs program will offer a 6-week Journey to Better Sleep Class on the Wednesdays that follow. Register at MiltonMVPs@gmail.com.

Small Halls -Milton Melodies –7:30, Saturday, June 21, 2025 · $35, Milton Community Hall. Indigenous singer-songwriter Joe H Henry. Sharing the stage is Lucy Farrell and Catherine MacLellan. https://smallhalls.com/schedule. Save the service fees and buy your tickets at the hall. We don’t have them on hand yet-but can hold them here for you!

Community Garden - If you are interested in taking part in the community garden (e.g. helping, having a plot), please do the short survey https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GardenatMVP

Summer Jobs – Interested in working at the hall or community park this summer? Apply for positions at the hall, Municipality, or with the Association of Rural Community Halls -with a resume and cover letter – miltoncommunityhall@gmail.com, admin@miltonvalepark.com, or peihalls@gmail.com. Wages $16.50-$17.50/hr. There is currently a 12-week position at Milton Community Hall and a 14-week one with ARCH, through the Post Secondary Student Program. The municipality hopes to hear soon about a possible PSSP grant.

 

Please note -this information may be easier to read on the municipal website - https://miltonvalepark.com/6199-2/

Weekly events:
Coffee Club – Mondays and Fridays at 10 a.m.  No coffee on Good Friday or Easter Monday or on Election Day -April 28. The hall is being used for an advance poll Fri.-Monday from 9-9 from April 18-21

Square Dancing – Christine hosts square dance sessions on Tuesdays, on the 2nd floor from 3-4 p.m. Contact  cmr.belanger@outlook.com. No square dancing on April 22.

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meet at the Hall on Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m. For more information contact Joyce at 902-368-2055.
 

Wednesday AND Friday Seniors Fitness Classes with Michele at 9 a.m. Fee $6. Drop in! If Bluefield family of schools are canceled or delayed due to weather (hopefully not an issue anymore!!), classes are canceled -or may move online. There is no class on Good Friday.

Mindfulness on the Mat – Yoga on the Mat with Leone –Tuesdays and Fridays 8:45 and Yoga on the Chair 10:15. Tuesday classes are hosted by Miltonvale Park and cost $10 for Miltonvale Park residents, $12 for others (Drop-in) on Tuesdays. Contact LightLivingWithLeone@gmail.com for information on Friday classes, which are $13 drop-in fee or are also priced for a series of classes. Chair Yoga classes on Tuesdays are held on the main level when possible.
 

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. No movie on Sundays, April 20 (Advance poll) and 27th (Concert at St. John’s Anglican Church).

Special Events:

Council Office CLOSED for Good Friday and Easter Monday. Coffee and Line Dancing are cancelled, due to the Advanced Polls on April 18-21 from 9 a.m. -9 p.m.
 

Knitting Basics with Stella – Wednesdays, April 23-May 14 from 6-7 p.m. Free for Miltonvale Park residents, by donation for others if spaces are available. Yarn and knitting needles` provided. MiltonMVPs@gmail.com. There may still be a space or two for Miltonvale Park residents on the waiting list.
 

Crochet with Connie – Wednesdays, April 23-May 14 from 6-7 p.m. Free for Miltonvale Park residents, by donation for others if spaces are available. Yarn and crochet hooks provided. MiltonMVPs@gmail.com There may still be a space or two for Miltonvale Park residents on the waiting list.

Thurs., April 24 – Age Friendly PEI Annual General Meeting – 11 a.m. -1 p.m. Guest Speaker – Dr. Olive Bryanton. From Age-Friendly to Age Inclusive: Building Communities that Value Older Adults. Light refreshments to follow. RSVP to agefriendlypei@gmail.com or 902-303-6444. Everyone welcome.

Friday, April 25 at 1 p.m. Food Presentation with Margaret Prouse – Meatless Meals. Funded in part by the Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program. Free for Miltonvale Park seniors, by donations for others. RSVP by noon, Wednesday, April 23.

Sunday, April 27 at 7 p.m. There will be a Gospel Concert at ST. JOHN’S ANGLICAN CHURCH in Milton. Admission is $10.00 at the door.  Performers will be Keila Glydon & Judy Lowe, Frank Whitty, Blue Streak, and Allison Coles & Ed MacLaren. Refreshments will be for sale during the intermission.

Monday, April 28 – The Milton Community Hall is being used as a polling station from 8:30 a.m. -8:30 p.m. No coffee or line dancing. The CAO will not have office hours as she is attending the FPEIM conference in Summerside.

Thursday, May 1 – Next scheduled Planning Board meeting, if required. 7 p.m. RSVP to admin@miltonvalepark.com or 902-368-3090.

Milton Community Hall Annual Lobster Takeout -Saturday, May 10. $30.  Pick-up takes place from 2-3:30 Order your tickets here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LobsterMay10  Dinner includes a one-pound lobster, potato salad, coleslaw, jellied salad, roll, and dessert. Tickets must be purchased in advance.

Wednesday, May 14 from 10 am-12 noon – Elder Abuse – Age-friendly PEI is hosting a session about Elder Abuse. All welcome. Please pre-register to agefriendlypei@gmail.com or 902-303-6444. Everyone welcome.

Wednesday, May 14 at 1 p.m.– Join Miltonvale Park in making fringed blankets for Family Violence Prevention Week. Funded in part by the Premier’s Action Committee for the Prevention of Family Violence.

Saturday, May 17 from 8-1 -There is a fundraising yard sale for Special Olympics. Admission is $2. For more information or to book a table ($20) -call 902-388-0261.

Wednesday, May 21 – Municipal Council Meeting – 7 p.m. Please RSVP to admin@miltonvalepark.com if you plan to attend.

Tues., May 27 at 1 p.m. – International Cooking with Margaret Prouse. Free for Miltonvale Park residents and by donation for others. Funded in part by the Province of Prince Edward Island. RSVP to admin@miltonvalepark.com

Thurs., May 29 – Supper Club -Watch for details. Miltonvale Park’s CHAT and GBT -Growing Better Together Project will see approximately 40 Miltonvale Park seniors come together to cook and eat supper and an activity nine times over the next year.

ParticipACTION and their Community Better Challenge will once again see Miltonvale Park residents and friends try to win Canada’s Most Active Community in June (We are really aiming to win PEI!!) We are planning some dance classes, pole walking, the annual Move More than the Mayor contest and a virtual walk across this great country to Mount Milton in BC! Watch for details. FREE Beginner line dancing will take place on Mondays from 6:30 -8 p.m. June 2,9,16, and 23. Miltonvale Park residents have priority registration, but others are welcome to submit their names in case there is space for non-residents. admin@miltonvalepark.com or 902-368-3090
 

Phase III Concert- Fri June 6, 7-9 p.m. Watch for details.  MiltonMVPs@gmail.com

Save the Date – Miltonvale Park Car Show – Saturday, June 14 from 12-4. at CMP Parking Lot, North York River Road, Rain date -Sunday, June 15.  FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITY- Miltonvale Park is looking for someone connected to the community to host the canteen. Food Safety Certification is required. For more details, please contact admin@miltonvalepark.com.

Small Halls -Milton Melodies –7:30, Saturday, June 21, 2025 · $35, Milton Community Hall. Indigenous singer-songwriter Joe H Henry. Sharing the stage is Lucy Farrell and Catherine MacLellan. https://smallhalls.com/schedule. Save the service fees and buy your tickets at the hall. We don’t have them on hand yet-but can hold them here for you!

Community Garden -Welcome to Ryan Ritskes who is now working for the municipality. One of Ryan’s duties is the community garden!  If you are interested in taking part in the community garden (e.g. helping, having a plot), please do the short survey https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GardenatMVP

Summer Jobs – Interested in working at the hall or community park this summer? Apply for positions at the hall, Municipality, or with the Association of Rural Community Halls -with a resume and cover letter – miltoncommunityhall@gmail.com, admin@miltonvalepark.com, or peihalls@gmail.com. Wages $16.50-$17.50/hr.

PLANNING UPDATE on Subdivision Application in the PURD zone. The Province has placed a temporary pause on the processing of the application for a 39-lot subdivision on PID 283226

 

Happy Easter weekend!

WEEKLY EVENTS

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. No coffee Good Friday or Easter Monday. The hall is being used for an advance poll Fri.-Monday. April 18-21.

Square Dancing – Christine hosts square dance sessions on Tuesdays, on the 2nd floor from 3-4 p.m. For more information, contact cmr.belanger@outlook.com

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meet at the Hall on Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m. For more information contact Joyce at 902-368-2055.

Wednesday AND Friday Seniors Fitness Classes with Michele at 9 a.m. Fee $6. Drop in! If Bluefield family of schools are canceled or delayed due to weather, classes are canceled -or may move online. No class Good Friday.

Mindfulness on the Mat - Yoga on the Mat with Leone –Tuesdays and Fridays 8:45 and Yoga on the Chair 10:15. Tuesday classes are hosted by Miltonvale Park and cost $10 for Miltonvale Park residents, $12 for others (Drop-in) on Tuesdays. Contact LightLivingWithLeone@gmail.com for information on Friday classes, which re $13 drop-in fee or is also priced for a series of classes. Chair Yoga on Tuesdays are held on the main level when possible.

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.

BaDuan Jin QiGong for Health- Thursdays at 3. Contact MiltonMVPs@gmail.com

Learn to Play the Spoons – Last class- Friday, April 11 at 1 p.m. MiltonMVPs@gmail.com

Sunday Night Movies – Most Sunday evenings at 6:30. Free for Miltonvale Park residents and by donation for others. Tonight – April 6 - Sweetland is a 2023 Canadian drama film, co-written and directed by Christian Sparkes. Adapted from the novel of the same name by Michael Crummey, the film stars Mark Lewis Jones as Moses, a retired fisherman who refuses to leave the isolated Newfoundland and Labrador outport town of Sweetland when the provincial government launches a resettlement initiative. Trailer -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJ6ZtKi2ZAo

 SPECIAL EVENTS

Decluttering and Organizing– Thursdays 6-7:30 p.m. (Expected to be postponed this week due to the NEXT! Show) with Venassa from Serene Home Planning – Free for Miltonvale Park Residents, by donation for others if space permits. Register with Peggy – MiltonMVPs@gmail.com or 902-566-3154. Funded in part by the PEI Alliance for Mental Well-Being.

Planning Board Meeting -Wednesday, April 9 at 7 p.m. Please RSVP to admin@miltonvalepark.com or 902-368-3090 if you are planning to attend. Information regarding the PURD subdivision application is available online : https://miltonvalepark.com/public-meeting-wed-march-12-subdivision-in-the-purd-zone/

Thursday, April 10 at 7:30 p.m. - Young at Heart Theatre presents NEXT!
Written by Gabrielle Roddy and Greg Ellard, with original music by Sue Stanger
NEXT is an original one-act musical that follows a year in the life of two older actors, Alex and Don, who meet and become friends over a series of auditions. It is a light-hearted look at the realities of aging that transcends any job or career, and speaks to the feeling of becoming invisible or irrelevant in a world that keeps moving ahead. This play speaks to the question: Is it ever too late to chase a dream?

Milton Community Hall, with financial assistance from the PEI Alliance for Mental Well-Being, is hosting NEXT! on Thursday, April 10 at 7:30 p.m. Seats are limited now!

FREE For Miltonvale Park residents and Milton Community Hall volunteers. Tickets for others will be $5. To reserve your seat, please email miltoncommunityhall@gmail.com or call 902-566-3154.

Saturday, April 12, from 1-3 p.m. There is a hands-on fruit tree pruning session planned at Ernie Coles’ home, on the Rustico Road in North Milton. Rain date is Sunday, April 13. Please bring your pruners/loppers. Register at GardenatMVP@gmail.com for more details. Free. Limited space, so priority is for Miltonvale Park residents.

Tuesday, April 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. Tickets are $3 or 2/$5. License #16921. Congratulations to Leone who won $61 on the April 1 draw.

The hall is catering a noon roast beef meal on Thursday, April 17. If you are would like to help, please contact the hall – miltoncommunityhall@gmail.com.

Knitting Basics with Stella – Wednesdays, April 23-May 14 from 6-7 p.m. Free for Miltonvale Park residents, by donation for others if spaces are available. Yarn and knitting needles` provided. MiltonMVPs@gmail.com

Crochet with Connie – Wednesdays, April 23-May 14 from 6-7 p.m. Free for Miltonvale Park residents, by donation for others if spaces are available. Yarn and crochet hooks provided. MiltonMVPs@gmail.com

Friday, April 25 at 1 p.m. Food Presentation with Margaret Prouse – Meatless Meals. Funded in part by the Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program. Free for Miltonvale Park seniors, by donations for others. RSVP by noon, Wednesday, April 23.

Sunday, April 27 at 7 p.m. There will be a Gospel Concert at ST. JOHN'S ANGLICAN CHURCH in Milton. Admission is $10.00 at the door.  Performers will be Keila Glydon &Judy Lowe, Frank Whitty, Blue Streak, and Allison Coles & Ed MacLaren. Refreshments will be for sale during the intermission.

Saturday, May 3 – Watch for details on a fundraising spaghetti supper for the Emergency Animal Response Team.

Save the Date – Milton Community Hall Annual Lobster Takeout -Saturday, May 10. More details to follow.

Saturday May 17- There is a fundraising yard sale from 8-1 for Special Olympics. Admission is $2 For more information or to book a table ($20) -call 902-388-0261.

Small Halls Shows Announced! Milton Melodies - Saturday June 21, 2025 · $35, Milton Community Hall

Songwriting is on display this Saturday night in Milton. This double bill features Indigenous singer-songwriter Joe H Henry, named ‘one of the brightest new lights on the East Coast music scene’. With his signature storytelling and voice as powerful as a freight train, this ECMA and Music Nova Scotia nominated artist makes his Small Halls debut. Sharing the stage is Lucy Farrell and Catherine MacLellan. Daughter of Gene MacLellan (Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame), music lives on in Catherine’s family, earning multiple awards, including a JUNO through her illustrious career. From Kent, UK, Lucy Farrell is an honorary islander. The 2017 BBC 2 Folk Award Winner is a sophisticated songwriter at the forefront of contemporary folk. Together, with Catherine, they bring their touring duo show to Small Halls. Come on out to Milton Melodies! We will have tickets at the hall, but they haven’t been delivered yet. Check out the full schedule here: https://smallhalls.com/schedule

If you are interested in taking part in the community garden, please complete the short survey https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GardenatMVP

The Miltonvale Community Park is closed for the winter. 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.

Summer Jobs – Apply for positions at the hall, Municipality or with the Association of Rural Community Halls -with a resume and cover letter – miltoncommunityhall@gmail.com, admin@miltonvalepark.com, or peihalls@gmail.com .