Milton Community Hall

 Mondays and Fridays at 9:00-10:00 a.m. "Fitness for the 50+ Folks" . Drop in for exercise classes to improve balance and flexibility with certified instructor Angelie Carter. Cost $3 each or $5/week (subsidized by Council, New Horizons for Seniors and the Central Region Sport and Recreation Council). *Classes are cancelled if school is cancelled or delayed due to the weather.

Monday (beginning Feb. 3) - 7 p.m. Cardio-Strength Exercise Classes for people of all ages for $5, moderate to high intensity. Contact 368-3090 or admin@miltonvalepark.com to sign up.... or just drop in! 

Saturday, February 15, 6:30 p.m.  Valentines Supper  - Bring your sweetie to a special roast beef supper at the Milton Community Hall to celebrate. Cost - $50/couple. Tickets must be reserved in advance by Feb. 12, at 566-3154 or miltoncommunityhall@gmail.com.

Menu (subject to change)

Green Salad with Pecans and Oranges
Creamy Tomato Soup and Rolls
P.E.I. Roast Beef
Oven-Roasted Potatoes and Seasonal Vegetables
Fruit Sherbet
Pavlova with Berries & Chocolate Hearts
Tea & Coffee

Miltonvale Park Happenings  - Winter 2014 at the Milton Community Hall

Mondays and Fridays at 9:00-10:00 a.m.– Fitness for the 50+ Folks. Drop in for exercise classes to improve balance and flexibility with certified instructor Angelie Carter. Cost $3 each or $5/week. *Classes are cancelled if school is cancelled or delayed due to the weather. Classes subsidized by Miltonvale Park Community Council.

Monday Night Exercise -Angelie is available on Monday nights and is willing to provide a one hour exercise class at 7:00 p.m. – all ages, men and women, Cardio-strength traiining - bring a mat for cool down exercises, if you have one. Classes begin Feb 3. If you are interested – call the council office (368-3090) or email admin@miltonvalepark.com... or just drop by!

Mondays and Fridays at 10:00 –“Coffee Club” – Drop in to share some coffee, treats and visit with neighbours. Admission by donation of coin or snacks! Everyone welcome.

Friday, February 21 -6:00 p.m. 1864 Supper – hosted by the North Milton WI – Join the WI as they celebrate WI Month and the 1864 Charlottetown Conference, with a supper reminiscent of 1864 (tentative menu – beef stew, biscuits, baked apples, gingersnaps). Learn what North Milton was like in 1864, see some historic costumes of the time and try your hand at a parlour game. Admission by donation –and please let us know by Wednesday Feb 19th, if you are coming, so we can set your place. Residents and friends of North Milton are most welcome. If you’d like to assist with period food, please let us know – 566-3154 or sharimacdonald@sympatico.ca.

Thursday, February 27 – 7:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome to the monthly Miltonvale Park Community Council Meeting.

Friday, March 7, 7:30 p.m. “2014 Minutes of Story and Song” featuring Miltonvale Park’s Patrick Ledwell, along with Mark Haines, as they entertain with stories and songs to celebrate the PEI way of life. Admission is $10 and includes a light lunch. If you’d like to reserve your ticket, call 368-3090 or email admin@miltonvalepark.com.

More 2014 Minutes of Story and Song will be held throughout the year on the first Friday of each month, plus July 18 and August 22.

Wednesday, March 12- Ham and Scalloped Potatoes Supper

Monday, March 24 (Storm date –Tues, March 25) –Annual Meeting for the Community of Miltonvale Park- 7:30 p.m. Hear reports from 2013, vote on the expenses outlined in the budget for 2014. Pass along any concerns or suggestions you may have for the Community. Reports will be available at least a week before the meeting from the office or miltonvalepark.com.

Later in 2014...

Tuesday, April 8 7:30 p.m. -North Milton WI Annual Auction

Friday, April 11 - 7:30 p.m. Dr. Magnificant's Travelling Medicine Show - Young at Heart Musical Theatre

Saturday, April 12 - 7:30 - Jeremy Straker and Jenni MacDonald-  Concert

Thursday, April 24 -Bean Supper
Thursday, May 29 -Rhubarb Social
Thursdays at 7:30 p.m., June -September - Card Parties
Saturday, August 23 – Milton Community Hall Draw Down Lottery
Thursday, October 2 -Apple Social
Monday, November 3 – Municipal Election - Miltonvale Park Community Council
Christmas Craft Fair –Saturday, November 29
Christmas House Tour – Saturday, December 13

The Cornwall and Area Watershed Group has expanded to serve the North River watershed that includes Miltonvale Park…. BUT there is no representation from our area on their board. They meet on the 2nd Tuesday of each month. They are also looking for a secretary and president. If you are interested in becoming involved as they work in the area, or have a concern about the wellfield we will be hosting, contact them at cornwall_watershed@yahoo.ca or attend their monthly meeting Tuesday, February 11th, at 7:00pm - Cornwall Town Hall boardroom.

Like to Read? We recently received a donation of many novels –pop by the hall to borrow them. Books include many by Nora Roberts and lots of thrillers….
Christmas Decorating Contest 2013

Congratulations to winners of the 2013 Miltonvale Park Holiday Decorating Contest:
1st - MacArthurs - 4 Old Rte 2 Road
2nd - Parkers - 1096 Rustico Rd
3rd - Ling/Coles - 597 Rustico Road
Honourable Mention - Beatons - 23 Heather Drive

Thanks to all who entered!

Computers - The New Horizons for Seniors Program has provided three laptops for the use of Seniors (aged 50+) in the community. We are in the process of furnishing the "Seniors Room" upstairs - but if you like to use them -please drop in -or call first to make sure I am here!

All residents of Miltonvale Park are invited to attend the annnual meeting for the Milton Community Hall on Monday, January 20 at 7:30 p.m. The agenda includes reports, changes to the constitution (briefly to add one director to the board, and separate the position of secretary-treasurer into two positions.... and elections will take place for a new board.  Hope to see you there!

Storm date is Tues, January 21.

The Milton Community Hall and Community of Miltonvale Park are hosting a series of "2014 Minutes of Story and Song" events to celebrate PEI's sesquicentennial -and the Avonlea Showband (Mike Pendergast, Leon Gallant, Remi Arsenault and Brendon Peters) will take to the stage Friday, January 3 at 7:30 for a great evening of entertainment. $10 admission includes a light lunch. Shows continue the first Friday of each month throughout 2014.

To reserve a ticket, email admin@miltonvalepark.com or call 368-3090. Milton Community Hall is at the corner of Rte 7 & 224 in  North Milton.

Everyone is welcome to attend the community Christmas Party with the Just for Fun Band at the Milton Community Hall on Monday, December 16, beginning at 7:30 p.m. Come for music, laughter and the fudge and popcorn that will be for sale! Free admission. Happy holidays!!

We are sorry to report that the hall will not be hosting Christmas House Tours in 2013... thanks to those who had a agreed to open their homes! We hope to have another tour next year in 2014! Happy holidays.

Milton Community Hall is preparing for the Holiday Season...
There will be decking of the Milton Community Hall on Saturday November 30 from 10—4 p.m., as the hall, located at the corner of Rte 7 & 224 in North Milton will be opening its doors so shoppers can support local crafters and small businesses, while finding the perfect gift for people on your giving list. Admission for adults is $2, while children will be admitted free of charge. There are lots of door prizes, too! Canteen available.

Confirmed vendors to date include:

Mary Hanna

Veronique Ahmed
Marie Dow -Christmas wreaths
Spud Spoon Enterprises
Tangle Lane and RED Magazine
Ebenezer W.I.
Milton Community Hal
OmMade Soap
Knit Knax PEI
Zella Beaulac
Dan's Arts Inc.
The Kitchen Witch
Silver Fox Jewellry and Crafts
Robert McMillan Pottery
Marlee Gregory and Natasha Beaton
The Pampered Chef
Hope River Studios
Lens Make a Picture
Vicki Lynn Crafts
The Dancing Tree
Cards by Bev
Linda Shelvey
Adele Arsenault
Jewelry by Janet
Focus to Infinity
Theresa MacDonald
Lorraine Lambert
Michelle Banks
Betty Dingwell Photography
Diane Cote
Avon - Jeannie Newman

For more information, contact the hall at miltoncommunityhall@gmail.com or 902 566- 3154.