Milton Community Hall

Thank you for your patience as we sorted out timing for craft fair and the planned renovations (which are no longer planned for the immediate future) - so the annual Christmas Craft Fair is going ahead on Saturday, November 18 from 9-3 p.m. 

Registration link: Milton Hall Christmas Craft Fair Registration Form 2023

Submission of this registration form does not guarantee a table in the Craft Fair. Space is limited. Preference will be given to handmade craft/food items and to Miltonvale Park residents. We anticipate allowing approximately a week to gather registrations before confirming crafters and table rentals. No payment is required until you have been accepted as a vendor. 

Food vendors must follow provincial regulations regarding food items. 

Your registration generally reserves a table and two chairs (We will check in closer to the fair to confirm the number of chairs you want). There is not generally display space between or around tables. If you do require additional space, please indicate that on the form. For those not using tables, your rental space will be equivalent to that of a table. FIRE REGULATIONS require that all fire exits and doorways not be blocked and there must always be a clear passageway between tables. You may wish to bring an extension cord or power bar if you requested power. Please use table covers to enhance your table. 

Vendor setup time:  Friday, November 17 from 3 -8 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 18 from 7-8:30 a.m. Although we will do everything possible to protect your items, we cannot be held responsible for them if left at the hall overnight.

FEATURES: Complimentary tea, coffee and ice water for vendors. A canteen service will be available.

The Miltonvale Community Park is no longer staffed regularly. People can help themselves to any vegetables ONLY in the section that has the black weed barrier, or any fruit on the trees.

Coffee –Visit neighbors each Monday and Friday from 10 -11 a.m. at the Milton Hall. Coffee, tea, and snacks are available by donation of coin or treats.

This series of classes for The Resourceful Homeowner will take place on Mondays from 7:30 -8:30 (usually at the hall, unless there are conflicts) and other topics will be

Class four and five (hands on) How to fix drywall (TONIGHT, Sept. 25) and how to paint.

Class six: Guest speaker Peter McKenna - Basic plumbing and electrical

Class seven: Yard work and flower gardens

Class eight: Simple home updates, changing door knobs, caulking, spray foam, wallpaper, tiling.

Class nine: Cleaning, what and when.

Class ten: Guest speaker- Peter McKenna -Answering questions

RSVP to MiltonMVPs@gmail.com

Yoga with Leone – Tuesdays 8:30 a.m. Building Blocks of Yoga (mat) & 10:00 a.m. Chair Yoga. $6 Miltonvale Park residents and $7 for others.

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meet at the Hall on Tuesdays at 6:15. For more information contact Joyce at 902-368-2055.

Weekly Wednesday Zumba Classes at take place at 5:30. The cost for Miltonvale Park residents is $2/class and non-residents are $5. Space is limited. Contact MiltonMVPs@gmail.com if you are interested.

Card Parties – The last card party for the season (Auction) is Thursday evening at 7:30 p.m. September 28. Admission - $4.

Seniors Fitness Classes with Michele Gallant - at 9 a.m. and take place on Mondays and Fridays. They focus on balance and flexibility and are lots of fun! Cost $6. If you are interested, please email admin@miltonvalepark.com.

Friday, September 29 from 6-7:30 outside at the Milton Community Hall will be a session on building a raised garden bed and soil amendments, with Marie McKenna from Spruce Grove Landscaping and Jamie Taylor. Please RSVP to MiltonMVPS@gmail.com.

September 30 is the deadline to buy tickets for the next 50-50 twice-monthly draw. You can buy tickets at the hall-or send an e-transfer to miltoncommunityhall@gmail.com. $3 each or 2/$5. The winner of the Sept. 15 draw was Jamie Taylor who won $107.50 -and then donated it to the hall! Thanks Jamie!

September 30 is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Choose to pause for September 30th, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This day gives an opportunity to recognize and reflect on the deep harm of Residential Schools, and to consider your role in working towards healing and Reconciliation with the Indigenous Peoples of this Nation. https://www.irsss.ca/

Sunday, October 1 is Treaty Day and Islanders are invited to the 1st annual Treaty Day Mawio'mi at Eastlink Center. Come and learn traditional Mi’kmaq customs, games, dances, songs, stories, and art. Enjoy the beautiful culture at the 1st annual Treaty Day Mawio’mi! Grand Entry at 12:00 pm and Grand Exit and Giveaway Ceremony 4:30 pm. Feast 5:00 pm Contact: Jamie Thomas / 902-439-0644 jamie.thomas@lennoxisland.com Pjilita'qw Ta'n Te'sioq! All are welcome! https://fb.me/e/3Oj1dzT6R

Monday, October 2 is a statutory holiday so the Council office will be closed. Exercise class ( 9 a.m.) coffee (10 a.m.) and line dancing are going ahead. Put on an orange shirt and come join in. (Line dancing limited to those who are pre-registered).

Wheatley River 4-H Club will be re-organizing on Wednesday, Oct 4 at 7 p.m. at the Milton Community Hall. If you are interested in learning more, visit www.pei4h.ca please contact Shari at peishari@gmail.com

Thanksgiving, Monday Oct 9 there will not be exercise class, and the Council office will also be closed.

Thursday, October 12 will be a seniors fall tea at 2:30, funded by the PEI Seniors Secretariat. Please RSVP to miltoncommunityhall@gmail.com.

Saturday, October 14 is a takeout ham cold plate hosted by the St. John’s Anglican Church at the Milton Hall. For information and tickets, contact Miriam at mirhooper@gmail.com.

Tuesday, October 17 at 1 p.m. Foods of PEI with Home Economist Margaret Prouse. Food demonstration and tasting. Free for Miltonvale Park residents 55+. By donations for others PEI-Through the Years. RSVP to admin@miltonvalepark.com

Wednesday, October 18 – is the next regular Council meeting on the upper floor of the Milton Hall at 7 p.m. Please RSVP at admin@miltonvalepark.com if you plan to attend.

Thursday, October 26 at 1 p.m. – Air Fryer Cooking with home economist Margaret Prouse– Milton Hall Seasonal Seniors. Free for Miltonvale Park residents 55+. By donations for others. RSVP to miltoncommunityhall@gmail.com or 902-566-3154.

Friday, October 27 from 7-9. Family Dance Party -Free for Miltonvale Park residents. RSVP to MiltonMVPs@gmail.com.

Thurs- Sat. Nov. 2-4 at 7:30 p.m. The Milton Community Players present Some Neighbours -Yesterday Once More – The Quintessential Sesquicentennial Review. A comical look at the past 150 years on PEI! Tickets (tentatively $18) will go on sale later this week. Watch for details!

PLEASE NOTE: For Miltonvale Park residents, if money or transportation is a barrier to any of the Milton Community Hall MVP (Most Valuable People) events, please let us know and we will do what we can to ensure that everyone can participate. Email MiltonMVPs@gmail.com.

Do you have children?? The Milton Hall MVPs project is looking for information to use to plan more children and youth programming. Please share your thoughts in this survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CNY95FD

Other community news – The municipal Council decided to not accept any of the tenders submitted for the planned renovation to the Milton Community Hall, so the plans to renovate have been put on hold.

The hall board is meeting this Wednesday, and will finalize the date and details for the Christmas Craft Fair (tentatively scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 18, and information will be circulated after then ….but likely not until after Thursday -as Shari is trying to submit a funding application due Thursday!)

The front, back and dormers of the Milton Community Hall are being painted this week -so please take care if you are coming to the hall. If you like to paint, we would be happy to accept volunteers to paint the sides of the hall. Contact miltoncommunityhall@gmail.com.

EMERGENCY MEASURES:

Residents are expected to be responsible for their individual households for the first 72 hours of an emergency.

Please visit the Government of Canada’s Get Prepared website to learn more about being prepared for any type of emergency.

Information is also available on potential weather events and preparation on PEI. The Province also has a Storm Response webpage.

The Milton Community Hall is a warming center for residents of Miltonvale Park, and has a generator, so will be made available during an emergency to allow residents to access heat, water, washroom facilities, electricity to charge devices, and if necessary, food. There are outdoor faucets approximately mid-way on the long sides of the building which can be used 24/7.

Information during an emergency will be shared through social media (primarily Facebook or Twitter), and emails to the residents and neighbours who have subscribed for updates and events from the municipality. When time permits, the municipal and hall websites will be updated.

Contact the Milton Hall (902-566-3154) or Council Office (902-368-3090) by phone or email if necessary (miltoncommunityhall@gmail.com or admin@miltonvalepark.com).

Sign up for regular (approx. weekly) emails from the municipality listing events and reminders by emailing admin@miltonvalepark.com.

Activities in the Milton Hall MVP project have received funding from the PEI Alliance for Mental Well-Being, and are coordinated by Peggy Chen, MiltonMVPs@gmail.com.

Activities in the PEI-Through the Years project are funded through the Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program.

Activities in the Miltonvale Park Seniors Matters and the Milton Hall Seasonal Seniors project are funded through the PEI Seniors’ Secretariat.

Miltonvale Park & Milton Community Hall – Events – September 15, 2023

The Miltonvale Community Park - The upper part of the garden was planted by the summer students, and when the bountiful crop of tomatoes ripen, and or any other vegetables ONLY in the section that has the black weed barrier, people can help themselves to them. The lower part of the garden has been planted by specific residents for their own use, so please only pick from the upper garden. The washroom that can be accessed at the rear of the building has been locked for the weekend and the accessible swings have been removed to prevent damage in the weekend’s wind and rain.

Coffee –Visit neighbors each Monday and Friday from 10 -11a.m. at the Milton Hall. Coffee, tea, and snacks are available by donation of coin or treats.

Mondays – There will be a session at 7 p.m. usually at the Milton Community Hall on home ownership with realtor Natasha McKenna as part of the Milton MVPs program. Free for Miltonvale Park residents. By donations for others. Register at MiltonMVPs@gmail.com.

The Resourceful Homeowner series will include classes on:

Class four and five (hands on)  How to fix drywall (Sept 18) and how to paint. 

Class six: Guest speaker Peter McKenna - Basic plumbing and electrical

Class seven: Yard work and flower gardens

Class eight: Simple home updates, changing door knobs, caulking, spray foam, wallpaper, tiling. 

Class nine: Cleaning, what and when. 

Class ten: Guest speaker- Peter McKenna -Answering questions 

 

Yoga with Leone – Tuesdays 8:30 a.m. Building Blocks of Yoga (mat) & 10:00 a.m. Chair Yoga. $6 Miltonvale Park residents and $7 for others.

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meet at the Hall on Tuesdays at 6:15. For more information contact Joyce at 902-368-2055.

Card Parties – The hall hosts card parties (Auction) on Thursday evenings at 7:30 p.m. throughout the month of September. Admission   $4.

Weekly Wednesday Zumba Classes at 5:30 through September are full.

If you might be interested in helping behind the scenes with sound/lights or stage management for the Milton Community Players presentation of "Some Neighbours - Yesterday Once More" contact miltoncommunityplayers@gmail.com.  The play is scheduled for November 2, 3 and 4, 2023 (Thurs-Sat) and rehearsals will take place in September and October.

September 15 is the deadline to buy tickets for the next 50-50 twice-monthly draw. You can buy tickets at the hall-or send an e-transfer to miltoncommunityhall@gmail.com. $3 each or 2/$5.

Seniors Fitness Classes with Michele Gallant -begin on Monday, September 18 at 9 a.m. and take place on Mondays and Fridays. They focus on balance and flexibility and are lots of fun! Cost $6. If you are interested, please email admin@miltonvalepark.com.

Wednesday, Sept. 20 is the next regular Council meeting on the upper floor of the Milton Hall at 7 p.m..  There will also be a special council meeting Monday, September 18 at 5:30 p.m. to review tenders for the Hall renovation project. Please RSVP to admin@miltonvalepark.com

Lunch and Learn – Thursday, September 21 at 12 noon. Immigrating from China – Join Peggy Chen as she shares her story about coming to PEI. RSVP to admin@miltonvalepark.com or 902-368-3090. Free for Miltonvale Park residents 55+. By donations for others. PEI Through the Years.

Your favorite FREE Family Dance Party at Milton Community Hall is next Friday, Sept.  22 from 7-9. "Puttin' on the Ritz" in July, "Country" in August, what is for sparkling September? It's 70s Disco! Be glamorous! Be fabulous! Be chic! Put on your Boogie Shoes and Bell-Bottoms, and let's Shake and Shine! All ages and all experiences are welcome! There is a 30-minute mini line dancing class for beginners from 7-7:30 p.m. Come try Line dancing with Disco music and enjoy it at the dance party!

Tuesday, September 26 at 1 p.m. – Air Fryer Cooking with home economist Margaret Prouse– Milton Hall Seasonal Seniors. Free for Miltonvale Park residents 55+. By donations for others. RSVP to miltoncommunityhall@gmail.com or 902-566-3154. SPACE is now very limited!!

Friday, Sept 29 – Gardening with Marie. 6-7:30 Come learn about raised bed gardening and soil amendments, in the back yard at the Milton Community Hall. RSVP to MiltonMVPs@gmail.com

Interested in 4-H for your youth? The Wheatley River 4-H Club will meet on Wednesday, Oct. 4 at 6:30 p.m. at the Milton Community Hall. Learn more about 4-H at https://www.pei4h.ca/ or contact peishari@gmail.com. There may be a drop in Q&A session before this meeting… so if you are interested, contact Shari to be notified. The Wheatley River Club accepts youth who are 6 (as of January 1, 2024) -21.

St. John's Anglican Church, Milton will be having a Ham Cold Plate Take-out Supper with Carrot or Chocolate Cake for dessert, on Saturday, October 14th. The cost is $15.00 per dinner and can be picked up between 4:00 and 5:30 PM at the Milton Community Hall, corner of Route 7 and 224. Deadline for tickets is Tuesday, October 10th. To order tickets you can contact Miriam at 902-368-2011 or email mirhooper@gmail.com. There will be only 125 dinners sold, so get your order in early.

Tuesday, Oct. 17 at 1 p.m. is the next scheduled Foods of PEI session with home economist Margaret Prouse, as part of the PEI -Through the Years project.

PLEASE NOTE: For Miltonvale Park residents, if money or transportation is a barrier to any of the Milton Community Hall MVP (Most Valuable People) events, please let us know and we will do what we can to ensure that everyone can participate. Email MiltonMVPs@gmail.com.

Do you have children??  The Milton Hall MVPs project is looking for information to use to plan more children and youth programming. Please share your thoughts in this survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CNY95FD

Also -the municipality has a $75/child/year bursary program (from April 1- March 30) for youth who live in Miltonvale Park to participate in arts, culture, and sporting activities or classes. More information is here: https://miltonvalepark.com/for-residents/rebates-forms/

 EMERGENCY MEASURES  

Residents are expected to be responsible for their individual households for the first 72 hours of an emergency.

Please visit the Government of Canada’s Get Prepared website to learn more about being prepared for any type of emergency.

Information is also available on potential weather events and preparation on PEI.  The Province also has a Storm Response webpage.

The Milton Community Hall is a warming center for residents of Miltonvale Park, and has a generator, so will be made available during an emergency to allow residents to access heat, water, washroom facilities, electricity to charge devices, and if necessary, food.  There are outdoor faucets approximately mid-way on the long sides of the building which can be used 24/7.

Information during an emergency will be shared through social media (primarily Facebook or Twitter), and emails to the residents and neighbours who have subscribed for updates and events from the municipality. When time permits, the municipal and hall websites will be updated.

Contact the Milton Hall (902-566-3154) or Council Office (902-368-3090) by phone or email if necessary (miltoncommunityhall@gmail.com or admin@miltonvalepark.com).

 

Sign up for regular (approx. weekly) emails from the municipality listing events and reminders by emailing admin@miltonvalepark.com.

Activities in the Milton Hall MVP project have received funding from the PEI Alliance for Mental Well-Being, and are coordinated by Peggy Chen, MiltonMVPs@gmail.com.

 Activities in the PEI-Through the Years project are funded through the Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program.

Activities in the Miltonvale Park Seniors Matters and the Milton Hall Seasonal Seniors project are funded through the PEI Seniors’ Secretariat.

 

Miltonvale Park & Milton Community Hall – Events – September 1, 2023

The Miltonvale Community Park is no longer staffed regularly. Thanks to Caroline, Ruth and John for a lovely summer of activities. The upper part of the garden was planted by the summer students, and when the bountiful crop of tomatoes ripen, and or any other vegetables ONLY in the section that has the black weed barrier, people can help themselves to them. The lower part of the garden has been planted by specific residents for their own use, so please only pick from the upper garden.

Tonight (Fri. Sept 1) at 7 p.m. at the Milton Community Hall is the last waltz class…. It is not too late to drop by and learn a few steps!

The weather looks great for the Learn about Cricket at the Miltonvale Community Park (413 Sleepy Hollow Road) on Saturday, September 2 at 6 p.m. Come check it out!  FREE. RSVP to MiltonvaleParkEngage@gmail.com.

Coffee –Visit neighbors each Monday and Friday from 10 -11a.m. at the Milton Hall. Coffee, tea, and snacks are available by donation of coin or treats. There will NOT be coffee on Labour day Monday!

Labour Day Monday – There will be a session at 7 p.m. on Labour Day Monday about preparing your home for hurricanes and winter weather with realtor Natasha McKenna as part of the Milton MVPs program. Free for Miltonvale Park residents. By donations for others.Register here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HL6DJ8Y

This series of classes for The Resourceful Homeowner will take place on Mondays (usually at the hall, unless there are conflicts) and other topics will be

Class three: How to decorate a room/house.

Class four and five (hands on)  How to fix drywall and how to paint. 

Class six: Guest speaker Peter McKenna - Basic plumbing and electrical

Class seven: Yard work and flower gardens

Class eight: Simple home updates, changing door knobs, caulking, spray foam, wallpaper, tiling. 

Class nine: Cleaning, what and when. 

Class ten: Guest speaker- Peter McKenna -Answering questions 

 

Yoga with Leone – Tuesdays 8:30 a.m. Building Blocks of Yoga (mat) & 10:00 a.m. Chair Yoga. $6 Miltonvale Park residents and $7 for others.

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meet at the Hall on Tuesdays at 6:15. For more information contact Joyce at 902-368-2055.

Card Parties – The hall hosts card parties (Auction) on Thursday evenings at 7:30 p.m. throughout the month of September. Admission   $4.

Drum Circle -Join Elder Thirley Levi and the members of their Tuesday Drum Circle at the Milton Community Hall to learn more about Mi'kmaq culture on Tuesday, September 5 at 6:30 p.m. Please R.S.V.P by 10 a.m. on Sept. 5 to 902-566-3154 or Miltoncommunityhall@gmail.com. Space is limited. Free. Funding for this event has been provided by the Province of PEI, through an Anti-Racism Microgrant.

Weekly Wednesday Zumba Classes at 5:30 on through September are full.

Lunch and Learn with Dutch Thompson, Thursday, September 7 at 12 noon. Pre-register by Tuesday, September 5 to 902-368-3090 or admin@miltonvalepark.com. Dutch will share stories about his family’s immigration from Scotland in the 19^th century.  Free for Miltonvale Park residents 55+. By donations for others. PEI -Through the Years

First rehearsals for the Milton Community Players presentation of "Some Neighbours - Yesterday Once More" will take place on Friday, Sept. 8 and Monday, Sept 11 from 7-9pm at Milton Community Hall. There are still some small parts available for actors and more stage hands are needed. If interested drop in on either Monday or Friday evening or send an email to miltoncommunityplayers@gmail.com.  The play is scheduled for November 2, 3 and 4, 2023 (Thurs-Sat) and rehearsals will take place in September and October.

 

Line Dancing begins again on Monday, September 11 from 1:30-2:30 and classes are full.

The North Milton WI will meet on Monday, Sept. 11 at 7:00 p.m. Local women are invited to drop in and see if the Women’s Institute is an organization that would interest you!

Friday, September 15, at 1 p.m. Foods of PEI with Home Economist Margaret Prouse. Food demonstration and tasting of Acadian Foods. Free for Miltonvale Park residents 55+. By donations for others PEI-Through the Years.

September 15 is the deadline to buy tickets for the next 50-50 twice-monthly draw. You can buy tickets at the hall-or send an e-transfer to miltoncommunityhall@gmail.com. $3 each or 2/$5. The winner of the August 31 draw was Jamie Taylor who won $97.50 -and then donated $100 to the hall! Thanks Jamie!

Seniors Fitness Classes with Michele Gallant -begin on Monday, September 18 at 9 a.m. and take place on Mondays and Fridays. They focus on balance and flexibility and are lots of fun! Cost $6. If you are interested, please email admin@miltonvalepark.com.

Wednesday, Sept. 20 is the next regular Council meeting on the upper floor of the Milton Hall at 7 p.m. Please RSVP at admin@miltonvalepark.com.  The Council Office will be closed on Monday, Sept. 4. We are in the process of arranging a special council meeting for either Wednesday or Thursday evening (Sept. 6 or 7) to review tenders for the Hall renovation project. The date and time will be announced when finalized.

Lunch and Learn – Thursday, September 21 at 12 noon. Immigrating from China – Join Peggy Chen as she shares her story about coming to PEI. RSVP to admin@miltonvalepark.com or 902-368-3090. Free for Miltonvale Park residents 55+. By donations for others. PEI Through the Years.

Tuesday, September 26 at 1 p.m. – Air Fryer Cooking with home economist Margaret Prouse– Milton Hall Seasonal Seniors. Free for Miltonvale Park residents 55+. By donations for others. RSVP to miltoncommunityhall@gmail.com or 902-566-3154.

PLEASE NOTE: For Miltonvale Park residents, if money or transportation is a barrier to any of the Milton Community Hall MVP (Most Valuable People) events, please let us know and we will do what we can to ensure that everyone can participate. Email MiltonMVPs@gmail.com.

Do you have children??  The Milton Hall MVPs project is looking for information to use to plan more children and youth programming. Please share your thoughts in this survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CNY95FD

 EMERGENCY MEASURES –

Residents are expected to be responsible for their individual households for the first 72 hours of an emergency.

Please visit the Government of Canada’s Get Prepared website to learn more about being prepared for any type of emergency.

Information is also available on potential weather events and preparation on PEI.  The Province also has a Storm Response webpage.

The Milton Community Hall is a warming center for residents of Miltonvale Park, and has a generator, so will be made available during an emergency to allow residents to access heat, water, washroom facilities, electricity to charge devices, and if necessary, food.  There are outdoor faucets approximately mid-way on the long sides of the building which can be used 24/7.

Information during an emergency will be shared through social media (primarily Facebook or Twitter), and emails to the residents and neighbours who have subscribed for updates and events from the municipality. When time permits, the municipal and hall websites will be updated.

Contact the Milton Hall (902-566-3154) or Council Office (902-368-3090) by phone or email if necessary (miltoncommunityhall@gmail.com or admin@miltonvalepark.com).

 

Sign up for regular (approx. weekly) emails from the municipality listing events and reminders by emailing admin@miltonvalepark.com.

Activities in the Milton Hall MVP project have received funding from the PEI Alliance for Mental Well-Being, and are coordinated by Peggy Chen, MiltonMVPs@gmail.com.

 Activities in the PEI-Through the Years project are funded through the Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program.

Activities in the Miltonvale Park Seniors Matters and the Milton Hall Seasonal Seniors project are funded through the PEI Seniors’ Secretariat.

 

Thanks to the summer students whose terms are finishing up – Tanner, Caroline, Josh and Ruth at the park, Shelby and Jenna at the hall and Elijah with the Association of Rural Community Halls.  They were lovely folks to have around this summer. You may still see some of them around for a bit.

Have a great Labour Day Weekend!

This Week at the Park -Aug 23-25– Miltonvale Community Park – It’s Christmas at the Park at 413 Sleepy Hollow Road until Wednesday, Aug. 23. Wednesday is a $5 value gift exchange. I think Thurs. and Friday are celebrating the end of summer – but they may be water days… check the Facebook page for details.

School-aged children are welcome to drop in for activities from 9-4 Monday-Friday, EXCEPT – the staff have lunch from 12-12:30 and are not available to supervise children over their lunch break. Parents/caregivers should complete the registration form for their children before dropping them off.  Pre-school children require a parent/caregiver to be present. Contact the park at 902-368-7587or miltonvalepark.staff@gmail.com The park is on Facebook: Miltonvale Community Park  The equipment available at the park can be used by anyone when you are there while the staff are available – (croquet, games, disk golf…).

 Coffee –Visit neighbors each Monday and Friday from 10 -11a.m. at the Milton Hall. Coffee, tea, and snacks are available by donation of coin or treats.

Yoga with Leone – Tuesdays 8:30 a.m. Building Blocks of Yoga (mat) & 10:00 a.m. Chair Yoga. $6 Miltonvale Park residents and $7 for others.

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets at the Hall on Tuesdays at 6:15. For more information contact Joyce at 902-368-2055.

Card Parties – The hall hosts card parties (Auction) on Thursday evenings at 7:30 p.m. Admission   $4.

August 31 is the deadline to buy tickets for the next 50-50 twice-monthly draw. You can buy tickets at the hall-or send an e-transfer to miltoncommunityhall@gmail.com. $3 each or 2/$5. The winner of the August 15 draw was Sally Balderston who won $97.50.

Wednesday, August 23 at 1 p.m. is the next PEI Through the Years Food presentation with home economist Margaret Prouse looking at food from Ireland. RSVPS were due Aug. 21.

The Thursday, August 24 Seniors Bus tour, to Western PEI is full. The group will visit the Quilts of Covid exhibit at Eptek Center, Green Park and Yeo House, Lennox Island Cultural Center, the Bideford Parsonage Museum, with lunch at Backwoods Burger.

Friday, August 25 and September 1 at 7 p.m. -Learn steps to an International Waltz with Jack and Susan Lessard for the Ballroom Barn. RSVP to MiltonMVPs@gmail.com. Free for Miltonvale Park residents. By donations for others.

The first session of “The Resourceful Homeowner” series, “Introduction to Owning a Home,“ will take place with realtor Natasha Mckenna in the Mighty Monday session on Monday, Aug. 28, 7-8:30 p.m. at the Milton Community Hall. RSVP to MiltonMVPs@gmail.com. Milton Hall MVPs. Free for Miltonvale Park residents. By donations for others.

Tuesday, August 29 (2 p.m. local time) is the deadline to submit a tender for the renovations to the Milton Community Hall (addition and elevator). https://miltonvalepark.com/rfq-milton-hall-renovations/

Wednesday, August 30 at 1 p.m. – Cooking on a Budget. Join Home Economist Margaret Prouse for a presentation/demonstration. Funded by the PEI Senior Secretariat as part of the Miltonvale Park Senior Matters project. RSVP to admin@miltonvalepark.com or 902-368-3090. Free for Miltonvale Park residents 55+. By donations for others.

Gardening with Marie Mckenna “Fall Planting”, Wed, Aug 30 5-6:30 p.m. at the hall. RSVP to MiltonMVPs@gmail.com Milton MVPS. Free for Miltonvale Park residents. By donations for others

NEW - Learn about Cricket at the Miltonvale Community Park (413 Sleepy Hollow Road) on Saturday, September 2 at 6 p.m. Come check it out!  FREE. RSVP to MiltonvaleParkEngage@gmail.com.

NEW – Drum Circle -Join Elder Thirley Levi and the members of their Tuesday Drum Circle at the Milton Community Hall to learn more about Mi'kmaq culture on Tuesday, September 5 at 6:30 p.m. Please R.S.V.P by 10 a.m. on Sept. 5 to 902-566-3154 or Miltoncommunityhall@gmail.com. Space is limited. Free. Funding for this event has been provided by the Province of PEI, through an Anti-Racism Microgrant.

NEW – Weekly Wednesday Zumba Classes from 5:30-6:30 p.m. on September 6, 13, 20 & 27. Space is limited and Miltonvale Park residents have priority. The cost for residents is $5 for the four classes or $2 drop-in. The cost for those who live outside Miltonvale Park is $15/four classes or $5 drop-in. PRE-REGSTER ASAP with Peggy at MiltonMVPs@gmail.com.

Lunch and Learn with Dutch Thompson, Thursday, September 7 at 12 noon. Pre-register by Tuesday, September 5 to 902-368-3090 or admin@miltonvalepark.com. Dutch will share stories about his family’s immigration from Scotland in the 19^th century.  Free for Miltonvale Park residents 55+. By donations for others. PEI -Through the Years

NEW - Line Dancing begins again on Monday, September 11 from 1:30-2:30 It is expected that classes will fill quickly. If there are Miltonvale Park Residents who would could be considered Beginner Level 3 (or intermediate?) who want to be part of the class, please contact the Council office at 902-368-3090 or admin@miltonvalepark.com by Friday, August 25. The class is expected to be filled from class members from last year, when registration is opened to them. We do hope to have some sporadic beginner classes at some point!  Cost $5/class.

NEW - Friday, September 15, at 1 p.m. Foods of PEI with Home Economist Margaret Prouse. Food demonstration and tasting. Free for Miltonvale Park residents 55+. By donations for others PEI-Through the Years.

NEW – Seniors Fitness Classes with Michele Gallant -begin on Monday, September 18 at 9 a.m. and take place on Mondays and Fridays. They focus on balance and flexibility and are lots of fun! Cost $6. If you are interested, please email admin@miltonvalepark.com.

NEW – Lunch and Learn – Thursday, September 21 at 12 noon. Immigrating from China – Join Peggy Chen as she shares her story about coming to PEI. RSVP to admin@miltonvalepark.com or 902-368-3090. Free for Miltonvale Park residents 55+. By donations for others. PEI Through the Years.

NEW – Tuesday, September 26 at 1 p.m. – Air Fryer Cooking with home economist Margaret Prouse– Milton Hall Seasonal Seniors. Free for Miltonvale Park residents 55+. By donations for others. RSVP to miltoncommunityhall@gmail.com or 902-566-3154.

PLEASE NOTE: For Miltonvale Park residents, if money or transportation is a barrier to any of the Milton Community Hall MVP (Most Valuable People) events, please let us know and we will do what we can to ensure that everyone can participate. Email MiltonMVPs@gmail.com.

Do you have children??  The Milton Hall MVPs project is looking for information to use to plan more children and youth programming. Please share your thoughts in this survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CNY95FD

 Mark your calendar – Reserve November 2-4 for the Community Play – Details coming soon!

 We are LOOKING for IDEAS! The New Horizons for Seniors funding application for activities for 2024-25 is now open. We are thinking about a theme around movies… What are your favourite movies and some suggested activities?

Eg. Breakfast at Tiffany’s – a seniors brunch, cooking breakfast foods, budgeting….

On Golden Pond – a cruise on the electric boat tour in Charlottetown, how to cook fish!

Driving Miss Daisy – Road trip, 55 Drive Alive class

Julia – Cooking class

• If you have suggestions for activities that could be included in a project that would do any of the following, please let me know at admin@miltonvalepark.com.
• Promote volunteerism among seniors and other generations
• Engage seniors in the community through the mentoring of others
• Expand awareness of elder abuse, including financial abuse
• Support the social participation and inclusion of seniors
• Provide capital assistance for new and existing community projects and programs for seniors

 EMERGENCY MEASURES –

Residents are expected to be responsible for their individual households for the first 72 hours of an emergency.

Please visit the Government of Canada’s Get Prepared website to learn more about being prepared for any type of emergency.

Information is also available on potential weather events and preparation on PEI.  The Province also has a Storm Response webpage.

The Milton Community Hall is a warming center for residents of Miltonvale Park, and has a generator, so will be made available during an emergency to allow residents to access heat, water, washroom facilities, electricity to charge devices, and if necessary, food.  There are outdoor faucets approximately mid-way on the long sides of the building which can be used 24/7.

Information during an emergency will be shared through social media (primarily Facebook or Twitter), and emails to the residents and neighbours who have subscribed for updates and events from the municipality. When time permits, the municipal and hall websites will be updated.

Contact the Milton Hall (902-566-3154) or Council Office (902-368-3090) by phone or email if necessary (miltoncommunityhall@gmail.com or admin@miltonvalepark.com).

 

Sign up for regular (approx. weekly) emails from the municipality listing events and reminders by emailing admin@miltonvalepark.com.

Activities in the Milton Hall MVP project have received funding from the PEI Alliance for Mental Well-Being.

 Activities in the PEI-Through the Years project are funded through the Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program.

Activities in the Miltonvale Park Seniors Matters and the Milton Hall Seasonal Seniors project are funded through the PEI Seniors’ Secretariat.

Events take place at the Milton Community Hall unless otherwise noted.

Monday-Friday -Aug 14-18– Miltonvale Community Park – It’s Baking Week at the Park at 413 Sleepy Hollow Road. Baking starts at 1:30. This is a school-aged drop-in program and the group will do one shared recipe together, some baking trivia and coloring pages. This is not a baking class and there will not be enough materials and ingredients for each child to have their own recipe. They will all work together to make one recipe and learn about baking.

Monday- Brownies

Tuesday -Rice Krispie Squares

Wednesday Chocolate Chip Zucchini loaf (with zucchini from the park garden!)

Thursday -Vanilla cupcakes

Friday -Icing cupcakes

Please sign-up your school-aged children.

School-aged children are welcome to drop in for activities from 9-4 Monday-Friday, EXCEPT – the staff have lunch from 12-12:30 and are not available to supervise children over their lunch break. Parents/caregivers should complete the registration form for their children before dropping them off. Pre-school children require a parent/caregiver to be present. Contact the park at 902-368-7587or miltonvalepark.staff@gmail.com The park is on Facebook: Miltonvale Community Park The equipment available at the park can be used by anyone when you are there while the staff are available – (croquet, games, disk golf…).

Coffee -Visit neighbors each Monday and Friday from 10 -11a.m. at the Milton Hall. Coffee, tea, and snacks are available by donation of coin or treats.

Yoga with Leone – Tuesdays 8:30 a.m. Building Blocks of Yoga (mat) & 10:00 a.m. Chair Yoga. $6 Miltonvale Park residents and $7 for others.

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets at the Hall on Tuesdays at 6:15. For more information contact Joyce at 902-368-2055.

Card Parties - The hall hosts summer card parties (Auction) on Thursday evenings at 7:30 p.m. Admission $4.

TODAY! Electric Vehicle Presentation – Do you want to learn more about Electric Vehicles including where to charge an EV; how far a charge will take the car; the overall cost of ownership, or whether going electric is correct for you? Safe Driver PEI will be at the Milton Community Hall for an EV presentation and test-driving tour on Saturday, August 12 from 1:30-3:30 p.m. There are limited 30-minute test-driving spots. Bring your Driver’s License. Email MiltonMVPs@gmail.com to book your space. Milton Hall MVPs.

Monday – August 14 at 6:30 p.m. – Family Bingo night. Admission is something valued at $5 per family (or small group!) that is suitable for a bingo prize. Bring your family, friends or neighbours! RSVP to MiltonMVPs@gmail.com. Milton Hall MVPs.

August 15 is the deadline to buy tickets for the next 50-50 twice-monthly draw. You can buy tickets at the hall-or send an e-transfer to miltoncommunityhall@gmail.com. $3 each or 2/$5.

Milton MVPs Project -The all-ages dance party is Friday August 18, from 7-9 p.m. with DJ Margot Postma. Dust off your plaid shirts and cowboy boots for a COUNTRY dance! Sign up or get more information from MiltonMVPs@gmail.com or 902-566-3154 Milton Hall MVPs.

Monday, August 21 at 7 p.m. Come try Zumba. Adult fitness class. MiltonMVPs@gmail.com. RSVP ASAP -spaces are getting very limited! Milton Hall MVPs. We are planning early evening Wednesday classes in Sept and October beginning at 5:30 Wednesday, September 5th.

St. John's Anglican Church's annual Blueberry Social to be held at the Milton Community Hall (corner of Rte. 7 and 224), on Tuesday, August 22nd from 5:00 - 6:30 PM. Admission is $12.00 for adults and $6.00 for children under 12. Bring along family and/or friends and enjoy a delicious buffet of sandwiches and desserts. Take-outs are also available.

Wednesday, August 23 at 1 p.m. is the next PEI Through the Years Food presentation with home economist Margaret Prouse looking at food from Ireland. Please RSVP to admin@miltonvalepark.com by Aug. 21.

Reserve Thursday, August 24 for Miltonvale Park’s next Seniors Bus tour, to Western PEI. The group will visit the Quilts of Covid exhibit at Eptek Center, Green Park and Yeo House, Lennox Island Cultural Center, the Bideford Parsonage Museum, with lunch at Backwoods Burger. The cost is $20 for Miltonvale Park residents aged 55+ and $30 for others. Space is limited and priority will be given to residents who register before WEDNESDAY, August 17. PEI -Through the Years

NEW - The first session of "The Resourceful Homeowner" series, "Introduction to Owning a Home", will take place with realtor Natasha Mckenna in the Mighty Monday session on Monday, Aug 28, 7-8:30 p.m. at the Milton Community Hall. Milton Hall MVPs.

NEW -Wednesday, August 30 at 1 p.m. – Cooking on a Budget. Join Home Economist Margaret Prouse for a presentation/demonstration. Funded by the PEI Senior Secretariat as part of the Miltonvale Park Senior Matters project. RSVP to admin@miltonvalepark.com or 902-368-3090.

NEW - Gardening with Marie Mckenna "Fall Planting", Wed, Aug 30 5-6:30 p.m. at the hall. MiltonMVPs@gmail.com Milton MVPS.

NEW - Lunch and Learn with Dutch Thompson, Thursday, September 7at 12 noon. Pre-register by Tuesday, September 5 to 902-368-3090 or admin@miltonvalepark.com . Dutch will share stories about his family’s immigration from Scotland in the 19th century. PEI -Through the Years

PLEASE NOTE: For Miltonvale Park residents, if money or transportation is a barrier to any of the Milton Community Hall MVP (Most Valuable People) events, please let us know and we will do what we can to ensure that everyone can participate. Email MiltonMVPs@gmail.com.

Do you have children?? The Milton Hall MVPs project is looking for information to use to plan more children and youth programming. Please share your thoughts in this survey.

Mark your calendar – Reserve November 2-4 for the Community Play – Details coming soon!

Upcoming Events: There are still lots of events being planned – watch for dates as they get organized!

We are LOOKING for IDEAS! The New Horizons for Seniors funding application for activities for 2024-25 is now open. If you have suggestions for activities that could be included in a project that would do any of the following, please let me know at admin@miltonvalepark.com.

Promote volunteerism among seniors and other generations

Engage seniors in the community through the mentoring of others

Expand awareness of elder abuse, including financial abuse

Support the social participation and inclusion of seniors

Provide capital assistance for new and existing community projects and programs for seniors

Sign up for regular (approx. weekly) emails from the municipality listing events and reminders by emailing admin@miltonvalepark.com.

Activities in the Milton Hall MVP project have received funding from the PEI Alliance for Mental Well-Being.

Activities in the PEI-Through the Years project are funded through the Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program.

Miltonvale Park News and Events – August 7, 2023 

Events take place at the Milton Community Hall unless otherwise noted.

TONIGHT (Monday at 7 p.m.)  - When a roll of paper towels meets leftover blush, romantic roses that will never fade are created!" Experience this fun magic of making flowers on Milton Mighty Monday, August 7 at 7 p.m. at the Milton Community Hall. Free for Miltonvale Park residents, by donation for others.

Register here- https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Q72L6FD 

Monday-Friday -July 31-Aug 4 – Miltonvale Community Park – It’s Dance Week at the Park at 413 Sleepy Hollow Road. Special activities from 1-4 - Monday -Balloon dance, Tuesday -Balancing Book dance, Wednesday -Cotton Eyed Joe Line Dance, Thursday and Friday -Just Dance. School-aged children are welcome to drop in for activities from 9-4 Monday-Friday, EXCEPT – the staff have lunch from 12-12:30 and are not available to supervise children over their lunch break. Parents/caregivers should complete the registration form for their children before dropping them off.  Pre-school children require a parent/caregiver to be present. Contact the park at 902-368-7587or miltonvalepark.staff@gmail.com The park is on Facebook: Miltonvale Community Park  The equipment available at the park can be used by anyone when you are there while the staff are available – (croquet, games, disk golf…).

Coffee -Visit neighbors each Monday and Friday from 10 -11a.m. at the Milton Hall. Coffee, tea, and snacks are available by donation of coin or treats.

Yoga with Leone – Tuesdays 8:30 a.m. Building Blocks of Yoga & 10:00 a.m. Chair Yoga. $6 Miltonvale Park residents and $7 for others.

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)  meets at the Hall on Tuesdays at 6:15. For more information contact Joyce at 902-368-2055.

LAST DAY - August 9 - PEI pickleball IPE's is hosting FREE Pickleball classes for youth on Mondays and Wednesday at 9-10:30 am for 7-13 year olds at the Miltonvale Community Park at 413 Sleepy Hollow Road. Bring sunscreen, a hat and water. Equipment is provided. For more information contact Doris Dunphy at 902-892-3214 or peipickleballipe@gmail.com.

Card Parties - The hall hosts summer card parties (Auction) on Thursday evenings at 7:30 p.m.   $4.  

A Summer Senior Tea will take place on Thursday, August 10 at the Milton Community Hall at 3 p.m. Free for Miltonvale Park residents, 55+ and by donation for others. Please RSVP to miltoncommunityhall@gmail.com or 902-566-3154 by Monday, August 7. Funded by the PEI Seniors’ Secretariat.

Electric Vehicle Presentation – Do you want to learn more about Electric Vehicles including where to charge an EV; how far a charge will take the car; the overall cost of ownership, or whether going electric is correct for you?   Safe Driver PEI will be at the Milton Community Hall for an EV presentation and test-driving tour on Saturday, August 12 from 1:30-3:30 p.m. There are limited 30-minute test-driving spots. Email MiltonMVPs@gmail.com to book your space. Funded by the PEI Alliance for Mental Well-Being. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/8333NZ7

Monday – August 14 at 6:30 p.m. – Family Bingo night. Admission is something valued at $5 per family (or small group!)  that is suitable for a bingo prize. Bring your family, friends or neighbours! RSVP to MiltonMVPs@gmail.com.

August 15 is the deadline to buy tickets for the next 50-50 twice-monthly draw. You can buy tickets at the hall-or send an e-transfer to miltoncommunityhall@gmail.com. $3 each or 2/$5.

Milton MVPs Project -The all-ages dance party is Friday August 18, from 7-9 p.m. with DJ Margot Postma. Dust off your plaid shirts and cowboy boots for a COUNTRY dance! Sign up or get more information from MiltonMVPs@gmail.com or 902-566-3154. Funded by the PEI Alliance for Mental Well-Being.

Monday, August 21 at 7 p.m. Come try Zumba. Adult fitness class. MiltonMVPs@gmail.com. RSVP ASAP -spaces are getting very limited!

St. John's Anglican Church's annual Blueberry Social to be held at the Milton Community Hall (corner of Rte. 7 and 224), on Tuesday, August 22nd from 5:00 - 6:30 PM. Admission is $12.00 for adults and $6.00 for children under 12. Bring along family and/or friends and enjoy a delicious buffet of sandwiches and desserts. Take-outs are also available.

Wednesday, August 23 at 1 p.m. is the next PEI Through the Years Food presentation with home economist Margaret Prouse. Please RSVP to admin@miltonvalepark.com by Aug. 21.

Reserve Thursday, August 24 for Miltonvale Park’s next Seniors Bus tour, to Western PEI. Tanner is finalizing details but the bus will be stopping at Green Park and Yeo House, Lennox Island Cultural Center and Backwoods Burger for lunch… and perhaps another stop or two…  

NEW - Wednesday, August 30 at 1 p.m. – Cooking on a Budget. Join Home Economist Margaret Prouse for a presentation/demonstration. Funded by the PEI Senior Secretariat. RSVP to admin@miltonvalepark.com.

PLEASE NOTE: If money or transportation is a barrier to any of the Milton Community Hall MVP (Most Valuable People) events, please let us know and we will do what we can to ensure that everyone can participate. Email MiltonMVPs@gmail.com.

 

Upcoming Events: There are still lots of events being planned – watch for dates as they get organized!

• We are LOOKING for IDEAS! The New Horizons for Seniors funding application for activities for 2024-25 is now open. If you have suggestions for activities that could be included in a project that would do any of the following, please let me know!
• Promote volunteerism among seniors and other generations
• Engage seniors in the community through the mentoring of others
• Expand awareness of elder abuse, including financial abuse
• Support the social participation and inclusion of seniors
• Provide capital assistance for new and existing community projects and programs for seniors

 

Sign up for regular (approx. weekly) emails from the municipality listing events and reminders by emailing admin@miltonvalepark.com.

 

Please visit https://miltonvalepark.com/tender-and-addendums-for-milton-community-hall-additions-and-renovations/ for information regarding the tender for renovations for Milton Community Hall. 

NEW DEADLINE - Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023 at 2 p.m. local time.