Milton Community Hall

Due to poor weather. 

 

Financial Planner and Miltonvale Park resident Cody Farrell will present information on Estate Planning at a Lunch and Learn at the Milton Community Hall on Wednesday, December 4, 2019. The event begins at 12 noon at the Milton Community and pre-registration is required by Monday, Dec. 2 to miltoncommunityhall@gmail.com or 902-566-3154. Admission is by donation.  The event is funded in part by the Government of Canada through the New Horizons for Seniors Program.

“A Down Home Christmas” -  Milton Community Hall – November 30, 2019

Celebrate the special magic and music of the season with Janet McGarry & Wildwood as they present  “A Down Home Christmas”.  This popular long-running holiday show is hosted by Janet McGarry and her husband Serge Bernard and features Classic Country and Old time Bluegrass favourites, and they will be at the Milton Community Hall on Saturday, November 30th at 7:30 pm.
  
Janet McGarry is an acclaimed female vocalist, whose song catalogue now includes over 150 song titles and several CDs, collaborations and special appearances highlighting a near 20-year recording career. "Wildwood Rose"  captured album of the year and this year, her band Wildwood garnered gospel performance of the year at the Eastern Canada Bluegrass Music Awards. 

Janet & Serge will be joined on stage with Wildwood band mates Gail Mullen on bass and vocals and Jason Ramsay on guitar.  They will be presenting a unique selection of seasonal music and stories from the early days of country and old time music heard from deep in the hills of Appalachia.

And what’s more fun and a sure way to get into the Christmas spirit than singing together?   Guests are also invited to join in for a few sing-along favorites with the band.

The hall is located at 7A New Glasgow Road, Route 224, in North Milton, and is wheelchair accessible.  A canteen service is available.  Admission is $12.00 at the door.  For more information, please contact the hall at 902-566-3154 or miltoncommunityhall@gmail.com.

Christmas will soon be here again, and so will our craft fair!

The Craft Fair will be Saturday, November 30th from 9:00 a.m - 2:30 p.m. Admission is $2, with those under 12 being admitted for free!

The craft fair is sure to get you excited for the upcoming holiday as vendors share their locally made crafts and treats with you! Canteen service will be available and Joyce is making fresh biscuits in the morning!

We are excited to be welcoming the following vendors to our Craft Fair:

Marie Dow- Wreaths
Margaret Ellis -  Maggie's Country Crochet
Roxanne Gallant       
Beth Merkley - Red Isle Handcrafts
Helen Garson - The Gnome Loft
Michelle Redmond - Rice Point Designs
Chloe Weale  -  TangleLane
Natalie Loo  -  Natalie Loo Photography
Ebenezer WI
Kathy Drake              
Kirstin Sweet            
Jacquelyn Foreman -  Anchored in Hymn
Earla Jay  -  Earla's Coat of Many Colours
Diane Costain          
Jamie House -   JP's Crafting
Helena Stead -Preserves      
Patricia Doucette - Pat's Wreaths
Jo Collins -  Collinsknits
Barbara McLean -  Sewing It Up Designs
Betty Miles          
Peggy Miles  -  The Redhead's Garden Shed (and Craft Room)   Lori Perry  -  Scrooge's Gourmet Goodies
Cathy Henry             
Kellie Saarloos -     Dippie Hippie
Lynda Weeks         
Rachael Cumming  -  Bee Thankful
Lois Ann Peters - Lois' Sea Glass
Kay Wall  -  Kay's Treasures
Mark Hazen-Rotational Matters
Emilia Phalen -Embroidery by Emilia
Francis MacLure     
Heather Gayler        
Dave & Jean Fortune - Lil Buddy Puzzles
Shirley LeClair  -  Shirley's Knits
Lana Hambly   -  Bell-a-Boo Handcrafted Goat Milk
Charlene Cypher - Charlene's Voxx Socks
Earla Oakes -Mary Kay  

For more information please contact us at: miltoncommunityhall@gmail.com or 902-566-3154.

Ho Ho Ho!
 

On Monday, November 11, there will be NO exercise, coffee, development office hours or sewing/crafts.

Line dancing WILL take place at 1:30 p.m. Drop in fee is $4.

The first meeting for those wanting to be in the Community play scheduled for late January 2020, will be Tuesday, November 12 at 7:00 pm upstairs in the FCC Room

There is an Island Fabric Frenzy at the Milton Community Hall from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2. Admission -$2 -Fabric, thread, notions, patterns, scissor sharpening & more.

Phase II and Friends will hold dances on Saturday, November 2 and Saturday November 16, from 8:00 pm-11:00 pm. Admission is $12 at the door. These are licensed events.

DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME ENDS in the wee hours of Sunday morning, Nov. 3. Turn your clocks back 1 hour.

Coffee -Get to know your neighbors each Monday and Friday from 10 -11a.m. at the Milton Community Hall. Coffee, tea, and snacks are available by donation of coin or treat!

*On Mondays from 1-3 p.m. Sewing and Craft Work Bee Sessions. Sewing machines are available but please bring whatever you are working on, or work on the community quilt project.

Seniors Fitness Classes are held on Mondays and Fridays from 9:00 am- 10:00 am The focus of the class is balance and flexibility. Instructor Angelie Carter. Cost -$3. There will be no class on Remembrance Day.

Line Dancing – Mondays from 1:30-3:00. Cost $4 drop-in.
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**Choral Singing – Continues Tuesday afternoons at 1:15 p.m. Director -Jill Garson. All welcome!

*Dance Classes – Waltz and Foxtrot – will take place on the four Tuesday evenings in November, beginning November 5 at 6:30 p.m. Instructors are the owners of the Ballroom Barn. Free for Miltonvale Park seniors. $10 for the series for non-residents. Please pre-register – admin@miltonvalepark.com or 902-368-3090.
Chair yoga - Wednesday mornings at 9:00 a.m. Cost $4 with Angelie Carter. Yoga mats provided if needed.

*The lweekly Ukulele Socials continue until Wednesday, Nov 13 at 1:00 p.m.

**Basic Drawing Classes on Thursday afternoons with Nancy Hooper are full.

*Biscuit Making – November 14th, Thursday at 7:00 pm. Learn to make biscuits with Joyce and Shari. Please pre-register by Tuesday, November 12th admin@miltonvalepark.com or 902-368-3090. 

St. John's Anglican Church, Milton, will be holding their annual Christmas Ceilidh on Sunday night, November 17th at 7:00. Performers this year will be Frank Whitty, Selwyn MacAssey and Joanne Gass, Katelyn Doyle and John Gallant and the group "Spoken For". Admission is $10.00 at the door.

North Milton Women’s Institute invites local ladies to their meeting - Monday, Nov. 18 at 7:00 pm at the Hall.

The annual Christmas Craft Fair is Sat. Nov. 30. From 9-2:30. Admission $2-adults. 12 & under -free

Sat. November 30 – Janet McGarry Concert. More details to follow.

Saturday, December 7 -Christmas Concert -with Phase II and Friends. More details to follow.

**Friday, December 13 -Afternoon Christmas Art Party -Cost $20 RSVP by Wed. Dec 11.

Wednesday, December 18 – 9:00 a.m. Christmas Baking Bee. RSVP by Monday, Dec 16.

Community Play - The Miltonvale Community Players are looking for people to take part in their play this year (late January). If you’ve ever wanted to act but never got the chance, email ktwilliamsjr@gmail.com

Municipal Council meetings are the 3rd Wednesday each month at 7:30. Planning Board meets the 2nd Wed. at 6:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Council is hiring a new Development Officer, as Sandy Foy is retiring in December. The Deadline for applications is noon, Monday, Nov 4. Information on that, child bursaries, green initiative rebates, the new bylaws and more are on the new Council website – www.miltonvalepark.com.

*Funded in part by the Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program.
**Funded in part by the PEI Seniors Secretariat.

Miltonvale Park and Milton Community Hall Activities - Fall 2019 -As of Sept. 23, 2019

Cards -The final card party for the summer season is Thursday night, September 26 at 7:30 p.m. Cost is $3 & includes lunch. Thanks to all those who attended, volunteered or baked goodies for the players over the season.

Coffee -Get to know your neighbors each Monday and Friday from 10 -11a.m. at the Milton Community Hall. Coffee, tea, and snacks are available by donation of coin or treat! It is a great way to start your morning!

*On Mondays from 1-3 p.m. Sewing and Craft Work Bee Sessions are held at the Milton Community Hall. Sewing machines are available but please bring whatever craft you happen to be working on - or start something new or work on the community quilt project.

There is one more Introductory Line Dancing class with Margot Postma 1:30 Monday, September 30 -$4. Line Dancing classes continue on the following Mondays with 10 classes for $30 or $4 each.

*Ukulele Socials will be held on Wednesday afternoons at 1:00 p.m. at the Milton Community Hall. If you have your own ukulele (and basic skill!) you are welcome to drop by, although there is ONE ukulele remaining, if you are a quick learner (This is the third class!). Thanks to resident James Marjerrison for offering to lead the classes.

Seniors Fitness Classes have started again on Mondays and Fridays at 9:00 a.m. The focus of the class is balance and flexibility. Instructor Angelie Carter. Cost -$3

*Computer Technology Classes – Fridays at 10:30 a.m. FCC Community Room at the Milton Community Hall beginning September 20. Admission by donation or free for Miltonvale Park Seniors.  Instructor Brad Fitzpatrick -Brad Fitzpatrick Computer Repair. Class on Oct. 4 will deal with phones and it is tentatively planned that tablets will be addressed the following week. Brad is very responsive to questions -so bring yours along! There are also several laptops at the hall, as well as fiber op that residents are welcome to use at the hall.

**Choral Singing – Tuesday afternoons at 2:00 p.m. beginning October 1. Director -Jill Garson. Everyone welcome!

Chair yoga returns on Wednesday mornings at 9:00 a.m. beginning October 2. Cost $4. Angelie Carter. (NOTE: The class the week of Oct 9 will be changed to the Tuesday, Oct 7th.)

Community Yard Sale – Saturday, October 5 from 8 a.m.-12 noon. Contact Conniem@pei.sympatico.ca to book a table or call the hall at 902-566-3154.

Blessing of the Animals Event – Saturday, Oct 5 11:00 -1:00 BBQ at the Miltonvale Community Park (413 Sleepy Hollow Road) Hosted by the St. John’s Anglican Church Sunday School to raise funds for the PEI Humane Society.

The North Milton Women’s Institute invites neighbours to join our local group this year. The next meeting is -Monday, October 21 at 7:00 p.m.

**Basic Drawing Classes will be held on Thursday afternoons at the Milton Community Hall beginning Thursday, October 24 at 1:30 p.m. with Nancy Hooper. Pre-register at 902-566-3154.

The Municipality will host a Children’s Halloween Party at the Milton Community Hall on Saturday, October 26 from 5-7 p.m. for residents. Please note time change! Volunteers most welcome!

Saturday, Nov. 2 -Dance with Phase II and Friends 8p.m-11 p.m. $12

*Dance Classes – Waltz and Foxtrot – will take place on the Tuesday evenings in November, beginning November 5 at 6:30 p.m. Instructors are the owners of the Ballroom Barn. Free for Miltonvale Park seniors. Email admin@miltonvalepark.com to sign up.

*Biscuit Making Workshop – Thursday, November 14 at 7:00 p.m. Join Joyce and Shari in making biscuits. Pre-register at 902-368-3090 or admin@miltonvalepark.com

Registrations are now open for the Christmas Craft Fair at the Milton Community Hall – Sat. Nov. 30 9:00 -2:30 p.m. Registration forms are available at http://miltoncommunityhall.ca/index.php?id=news&post=christmas-craft-fair-november-30-1. Almost full for vendors!

Sat. November 30 – Janet McGarry Concert. More details to follow.

Sat. December 7 -Christmas Concert – Phase II and Friends.

*Funded in part by the Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program.

**Funded in part by the PEI Seniors Secretariat.

Watch for future activities including Christmas Baking Bee, Seniors Christmas Art Party (tentatively Dec 13), Basket weaving, Lunch and Learn sessions, Square Dancing, a Farm visit and the Community Play (late January). Municipal Council meetings are the 3rd Wednesday each month at 7:30. Planning Board meets the 2nd Wed. at 6:30 p.m.

There will not be an Apple Social this fall.

Municipal News:

Miltonvalepark.com has a new website. There are still some updates and information coming – but please let us know if you have suggestions or find errors.

The new Development Bylaw received Ministerial approval and is effective as of July 29, 2019. The amended Official Plan is also effective as of July 29 as well. Please check the miltonvalepark.com website for the regulations or contact the Development Officer at the Milton Community Hall on Mondays from 8 a.m.-1 p.m.

Council continues to meet at the Milton Community Hall on the 3rd Wednesday of each month. The next two meetings are Oct 16 and November 20 at 7:30 p.m. Planning Board meets the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 6:30; however, will not meet if there is no need. The new Development Bylaw allows for quicker processing of permits as it reduced the number of permits which need approval from Planning Board and Council.

The Council was able to assist residents and neighbours who were without power during and after hurricane Dorian. The Milton Community Hall has a generator and was open for a comfort station for several days. Please keep the hall in mind during future power outages, if you need assistance.

Councillors can be reached at the following email addresses

Mayor Hal Parker  halrmmvp@gmail.com

Deputy Mayor Tamsyn Cosh MacKenzie tamsynrmmvp@gmail.com

Finance Chair Phil Hooper hooper.rmmvp@gmail.com

Councillor Paul Poole – paulrmmvp@gmail.com

Councillor Lindsey Rhynes- lindseyrmmvp@gmail.com

Councillor Andrew Frizzell – andrewrmmvp@gmail.com

Councillor Spencer MacDonald – spencerrmmvp@gmail.com

 

Happy fall!