Milton Community Hall

Please visit this page to find a COVID 19 Operational Plan which is required for rentals - and some draft floor plans. The capacity of the hall has been significantly reduced due to COVID 19. We appreciate your cooperation as the Milton Community Hall works within the guidelines of from Public Health. 

Considerations when planning an event:  
Food Premises: 

Gatherings Guidance:

Wearing Non-Medical Masks

Organized Recreational Activities and Team Sports Guidance

Phase #4

Check out the Hall's regular rental and booking page for more information and the calendar for availabilty.

Due to COVID-19, pre- registration is required for all events hosted by the Rural Municipality of Miltonvale Park. To register  call 902-368-3090 or email admin@miltonvalepark.com.

Weekly Events

Coffee Club – Mondays and Fridays from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the Milton Community Hall (including Labour day!)

Sewing and Craft Work Bee Sessions – Mondays from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the Milton Community Hall. Bring whatever you are working on, sewing machines are available to use. (Not happening on Labour Day!)

Exercise classes – Starting September 14, every Monday and Friday at 9:00 a.m. with Michele Gallant. Classes will be $4 each and every 6th class a participant attends, they can attend for free. Space is limited to 15 participants at the exercise classes and pre-registration is mandatory for each class. Preference will be given to Miltonvale Park residents.

Line dancing – Mondays afternoons – Classes are currently full. Dancing begins Sept. 14. Cost $10 for three classes.

September Yoga – Starting September 1

*Yoga in the Park -Wednesdays at 9:00 a.m. in the Miltonvale Community Park, 413 Sleepy Hollow Road. If it is raining, yoga will be moved to the Milton Community Hall. Taught by Paula Smith – Subtle Yoga With Paula

*Chair-ish Yoga- Thursdays in September at 10:00 a.m.  in the Milton Community Hall, 7 New Glasgow Road, North Milton. This yoga class will be adaptable to chair or mat and is taught by Leone Curtis.

*All Yoga Classes hosted by the Rural Municipality of Miltonvale Park are $5 or pay what you can. Bring your own mat or towel and your own water.

Tech Talk Series

Free presentations to help residents and seniors in the area become more comfortable with technology, especially in times of isolation due to Covid-19. All of the presentations in the Tech Talk Series will be at the Milton Community Hall, 7 New Glasgow Road, North Milton and registration is required.

Monday, September 14, 7:00p.m. Fraud Prevention– how to spot and protect yourself from online, over the phone and other scams, how to spot fake news

Thursday, September 17, 7:00p.m. Video Calling – Zoom, Facebook, Skype

Date to be announced Tablets- basic information for seniors that might be interested in borrowing tablets

Date to be announced Tablets/Ipads- how to use features, apps

Funded in part by the Government of Canada through the New Horizons for Seniors Program

Senior Supply Shelf – The Municipality of Miltonvale Park has set up a small food and necessities supply shelf for seniors who live in the municipality, who are experiencing food insecurities during the Covid-19 pandemic. The Senior Supply Shelf is in the Milton Community Hall, 7 New Glasgow Road and seniors can stop by during hall hours to pick up food and necessities. If a senior can not go to the Milton Community Hall to pick up necessities for any reason, we will have volunteers available to deliver items from the Senior Supply Shelf to seniors’ homes.

Funded in part by the Government of Canada through the New Horizons for Seniors Program

Tablets for Seniors

The Municipality of Miltonvale Park is buying six tablets to lend out to seniors in Miltonvale Park that are feeling isolated due to Covid-19. These tablets will help seniors connect with their friends and family online from their homes in times of isolation. Seniors will be able to borrow a tablet to take home and use. There will be a Tech Talk in September about tablets for seniors who have never used a tablet and are thinking of borrowing or buying one for themselves.  Please contact the Council Office at 902-368-3090, if you are or know a senior who might be interested.

Funded in part by the Government of Canada through the New Horizons for Seniors Program

Non-Medical Fabric Face Masks

Reusable two ply, with a nose wire, fabric masks are available for free at the Milton Community Hall for Miltonvale Park residents who have returned their EMO survey (including those received last Fall/winter). Priority for masks is for seniors, if supplies become more limited. The EMO survey is online in the paper copy of the most recent newsletter. The electronic copy did not have space to ask if residents have any concerns about a possible second wave of COVID-19, so please feel free to note any suggestions or concerns anywhere there is space in the electronic survey.

Call the Council office 902 368-3090 or email admin@miltonvalepark.com to check for availability for masks. As the summer students have finished their work terms, the Council Office is now operating at reduced hours.

Drop in and Sew, Fabric Donations Welcome!

If you would like to donate your time and help us sew some masks, or wish to donate tightly woven cotton fabric, give us a call at 902-368-3090. We have sewing machines and supplies at the Milton Community Hall, and sewing could occur almost any time.  There is also an opportunity for secondary students to participate in the Community Service Bursary program, by helping make masks.

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And just a reminder that the Milton Community Hall and the Miltonvale Community Park have free public wifi. 

For the “Year in France” project, the municipality has purchased a “movies on demand” service for the next year from Criterion, so can show movies on the big screen at the Milton Community Hall. There will be regular showings of movies that have a connection to France, or some may entirely be in French…. suggestions are welcome!

We can also show other movies that are available if people are interested  -let us know if you have a favourite! The numbers of people attending will be limited and there will be lots of space for physical distancing.

Upcoming Events

*Due to COVID-19, pre- registration is required for all events hosted by the Rural Municipality of Miltonvale Park. To register for an event at the Milton Community Hall (7 New Glasgow Road) call 902-368-3090 or email MiltonvaleParkEngage@gmail.com and to register for events at the Miltonvale Community Park (413 Sleepy Hollow Road), call 902-368-7587 or email miltonvalepark.staff@gmail.com

Weekly Events

Coffee Club - Mondays and Fridays from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the Milton Community Hall

Sewing and Craft Work Bee Sessions - Mondays from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the Milton Community Hall. Bring whatever you are working on, sewing machines are available to use.

*Yoga in the Park - Wednesdays at 11:00 a.m. in the Miltonvale Community Park (moved to the Hall if raining) with Paula Smith, find Paula on Facebook at her page, Subtle Yoga with Paula

*Chair Yoga at the Hall - Mondays at 9:00 a.m. with Leone Curtis. Chairs are supplied.

*Mat Yoga at the Hall - Fridays in August (beginning August 7) at 9:00 a.m. with Leone Curtis

*All Yoga Classes hosted by the Rural Municipality of Miltonvale Park are $5 or pay what you can. Bring your own mat or towel and your own water

Other Events:

Rango Movie Viewing - Wednesday, August 19 at 1p.m. at the Milton Community Hall. Cost is $5 a person or $15 a family. Price includes a snack and drink. There will be chips, popcorn, pop, water and Kool-aid. If you plan to drop your kid(s) off, please let us know if they are allowed pop! Please confirm your spot by calling 902-566-3154 or emailing miltoncommunityhall@gmail.com

A Year in France - Water Colour Painting - with Julia Purcell for four Tuesdays at 1:00, starting August 18. Funded in part by the Government of Canada through the New Horizons for Seniors program. Details to follow! Limited space.

Municipal Council Meeting - Wednesday, August 19, 2020 -7:30 p.m. Milton Community Hall

Cycling - Charlotte recently organized a “Tour de France” cycling event on the Confederation Trail on a Saturday morning. It was lots of fun, and Charlotte is interested in knowing if residents would like to attend more bike events in Miltonvale Park?

Fill out this survey to let us know! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WG8NMKK If we have enough interest, Charlotte will plan some fun bike events that are great for the whole family.

Non-Medical Fabric Face Masks

Reusable two ply, with a nose wire, fabric masks are available for free at the Milton Community Hall for Miltonvale Park residents who have returned their EMO survey (including those received last Fall/winter). Priority for masks is for seniors, if supplies become more limited. The EMO survey can be found and filled out at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3MDK2VK?fbclid=IwAR0PW457OMjiC3UZnXOXiVdjW8bsrBApZDZfxA5EWa4YIZX3ni2Gxk3qCg4 or in the paper copy of the most recent newsletter. The electronic copy did not have space to ask if residents have any concerns about a possible second wave of COVID-19, so please feel free to note any suggestions or concerns anywhere there is space in the electronic survey.

Call the Council office 902 368-3090 or email admin@miltonvalepark.com to check for availability for masks. There is usually someone at the hall M-F 8:30-5 p.m. during the summer. Child-size face masks can be made to order, and will likely be produced in mid-August.

Drop in and Sew, Fabric Donations Welcome!

If you would like to donate your time and help us sew some masks, or wish to donate tightly woven cotton fabric, give us a call at 902-368-3090. We have sewing machines and supplies at the Milton Community Hall, and sewing could occur almost any time.  There is also an opportunity for post secondary students to get volunteer hours to go towards the Canada Student Services Grant, and for secondary students to participate in the Community Service Bursary program, by helping make masks.

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And just a reminder that the Milton Community Hall has air conditioning.... and public wifi - if that helps entice you to any events!

"Some Neighbours" returns to the Milton Community Hall. Relive all the fun on the big screen every Tuesday in July at 1:00 pm.
July 7 - A Priest From Away
July 14 - The Seniors Awaken
July 21 - The Revenge of the Grandmothers
July 28 - Sheep on the Lamb
Call 902-566-3154 or email MiltonCommunityHall@gmail.com to reserve your spot.

Miltonvale Park and Milton Community Hall Events – Summer 2020

IS THERE ANY INTEREST IN DAY CAMPS for Youth? Contact the hall ASAP.

Coffee - Monday and Friday from 10 -11a.m. at the Milton Community Hall.

Sewing and Craft Work Bee Sessions - Mondays from 1-3 p.m. -Hall

Tuesdays, in July at 1 p.m.– Come watch the “Some Neighbours” movies of the plays. Admission by donation.

Wednesdays beginning July 8 - Yoga with Paula Smith 11 a.m. Park –-$5

Thursday, July 9 from 2-4 -Science Day at Park. Pre-register by Tuesday, July 7

*Friday, July 10-31 -Move More than the Mayor Challenge. Register by July 9.

Friday, July 17 - Olympics Day in the Park,9:30- 2:00

*Saturday, July 18, 10:00 a.m. – Tour de France Bike Event. Starting at the North York River Road entrance to the Confederation Trail. Pre-register by Friday, July 17.

Christmas in July - Thursday, July 23, 2-4 p.m. - Park. Pre-register by Tuesday.

Teddy Bear Picnic at the Park- Thursday, August 6, 2-4 p.m. Pre-register.

Super Hero & Royalty Day (Park)- Thursday, August 13, 2-4 p.m. Pre-register by Tuesday

*Also planning chair yoga at hall. Times to be determined.

Pre-registration is required for ALL in-person events. HALL -miltoncommunityhall@gmail.com or 902-566-3154
FOR PARK EVENTS – RSVP to at 902-368-7587 or miltonvalepark.staff@gmail.com.
*FOR COUNCIL EVENTS– RSVP to 902-368-3090 or MiltonvaleParkEngage@gmail.com
 

Starting Monday June 15th from 1 - 3 p.m. work bees are once again welcome to bring their current craft projects to the Hall to work on (6ft) alongside your crafty neighbors. 

There may also be opportunities to help make non-medical masks.

Coffee Club has started up again Monday and Friday mornings from 10-11am. We have been taking extra safety measures so we ask that you let us know ahead of time if you plan to attend. 

We are also asking at this time, that no outside snacks are brought in until Covid restrictions ease further. Thanks for understanding and we look forward to seeing you all again!

Activities at the Milton Community Hall are cancelled until further notice.

The Council Office at the hall remains open, and there is a Municipal Council meeting scheduled for Wednesday, March 18 at 7:30 p.m.

Residents are urged to contact the office by telephone (902-368-3090) or email (admin@miltonvalepark.com) rather than visiting, if possible.

Residents may reach out to the Council office if they require information or assistance.

For up-to-date information on COVID-19, visit the Province's website.