Milton Community Hall

Miltonvale Park and Milton Community Hall (Events take place at the hall, unless noted)

Saturday, August 9, 7:30 - An Evening with Elvis, starring Jonah Anderson, featuring The Fabulous Blue Suedettes (Jennifer Carson and MaryLynn Côté. Tickets are  $30-adults, $15-children (12 and under). Tickets will be available from the Milton Community Hall and at the door. Canteen. E-transfers to miltoncommunityhall@gmail.com or cash or cheque.

 

Sunday, August 10, 2:30 pm - Roving Picture Show - As part of their series of silent films presented with live musical accompaniment by Island Jazz PEI  musicians, the Milton Hall will be hosting a screening of the original 1927 Chicago. Tickets are $15, available at the door, or online. https://locarius.io/events/2699/cine-concert-chicago-the-1927-version-by-island-jazz-rps

 

Monday, August 11 - Miltonvale Park is hosting a seniors bus trip (age 55+)  on Monday, August 11 leaving the Milton Community Hall at 9:15 for stops at the Butterfly House and Gardens of Hope, Green Gables Heritage Site, Avonlea Village for lunch (on your own), Keir Memorial Museum, Historic St. Mary's Church and Schurmans' Family Farm. We expect to be back around 5:15. The cost is $35 for Miltonvale Park residents age 55+ and $45 for others, and includes admissions, snacks and the cost of the bus. There are two seats left. If you would like to register, please complete the form here: www.surveymonkey.com/r/BusMvP AND please send me an email at admin@miltonvalepark.com, so I am aware that you registered!

Funded in part by the PEI Seniors Secretariat. 

 

Monday, August 11 - The Sweet Tooth Toonie Bingo Games in July were a huge hit, so the hall is hosting two more in August! The games will be on Monday evenings, August 11 and 25, from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Bring a toonie for two bingo cards and a chance to win the dessert! Advance reservations are required at MiltonMVPs@gmail.com.

 

CANCELLED - Garden Club – Due to Tuesday’s byelection the regular August meeting is cancelled. Please send your garden photos to  GardenatMVP@gmail.com or join and post them on the private Facebook group. If you are interested in taking part in the community garden, please contact Ryan at 902-368-3090 or Gardenatmvp@gmail.com. Folks are welcome to come help harvest and work in the garden on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. The garden club has been funded by the Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program. The municipality still has one patio pot of tomatoes planted for Miltonvale Park seniors. If you would like one, please contact the Council office at 902-368-3090 or admin@miltonvalepark.com.

 

Friday, August 15 - School Yard Games at the Park. Email miltonvalepark.staff@gmail.com for details.

 

Friday, August 15 - Deadline to buy tickets for the hall’s next 50-50 draw. $3 each or 2/$5 - at the hall or send an e-transfer to miltoncommunityhall@gmail.com. Congrats to Lorraine Garneau (again!!) who won $47.50 in the July 31 draw! 

 

Saturday, August 16 - Community Yard Sale 8 a.m. - 1 p.m at Milton Community Hall.  Come browse, shop, and find great deals from your neighbours! Email miltoncommunityhall@gmail.com by August 14th to reserve your table $10 for a card table or $15 for a 6 ft table

 

 MONDAYS -Preserving the Garden Workshops from 11 a.m -1 p.m at Milton Community Hall. These garden workshops with MacroMom Sarah Forrester teach you how to preserve your garden all year round. Each lesson will cover different produce and the ways to preserve it. Take home a jar of the produce you learn about.

August 18- Quick Pickles -Beets & Beans

September 8- Tomato Salsa

September 22- Mustard Pickles

October 6- Apple & Pumpkin Pie Filling

Tuesday, August 19, from 5-6:30. The St. John’s Anglican Church hosts its annual Blueberry Social at the Milton Community Hall. Cost for the social, which includes sandwiches and blueberry desserts, is $15 for adults and $6 for those under 12, at the door.  Wheelchair accessible. 

 

TENTATIVE -Wednesday, August 20 at 4 p.m. Dumpling Making Appreciation Event - Trying to sort out things…so it may need to be moved -watch for details - or contact MiltonMVPs@gmail.com to get your name on a list for updates.  

 

Friday, August 22  is Board Games/Puzzles/Card Day at the Community Park.

 

Saturday, August 23 -Tania the Medium will be at the Milton Hall- For information: https://square.link/u/u4xQJXLX

 

Monday, August 25 -5-7 p.m. at Miltonvale Community Park- ParticipACTION Party at the Park! Come Celebrate Miltonvale Park’s being named PEI’s Most Active Community. We are still working on final details, but plan to join us for corn on the cob, a bouncy “something” and line dancing at 6 p.m. We hope to be able to unveil a new improvement to the park - cross your fingers!  Go!pei are coming with some swag,too! RSVP to admin@miltonvalepark.com. 

 

Wednesday, August 27 - 2025 Babysitter Certification Course and “Home Alone + First Aid” workshop. As part of Milton Community Hall's Most Valuable People project, the 2025 Babysitter Certification Course and “Home Alone + First Aid” workshop by Kidproofpei will be hosted on Wednesday, August 27. The Babysitter Course takes place from 8:45 a.m. - 3:15 and the At Home Alone and First Aid Course from 4:15 -8:15  Most of the cost will be covered by a grant from PEI Alliance for Mental Well-Being. The Babysitter course costs $10 for  Miltonvale Park residents and $35 for others (value is $53). Youth are asked to bring a nut-free lunch, water bottle, pen/pencil and a doll if possible. The  Home Alone + First Aid Course is for youth age 10+ and is FREE for Miltonvale Park youth and $25 for others (value is $53).  Register with Peggy at MiltonMVPs@gmail.com or 902-566-3154.

 

Saturday, September 13 from 7-9 p.m. ROOTS AND RHYTHMS Concert by CTW - an evening dedicated to the timeless sounds of traditional country and roots music,  on Saturday, September 13th, 7-9 pm at Milton Community Hall. Presented by the musical trio CTW, attendees can expect a variety of music, comedy, and a welcoming atmosphere. $2 Miltonvale Park residents and $5 for others. RSVP to Peggy at MiltonMVPs@gmail.com. Funded in part by the Alliance for Mental Well-Being.

 

MONDAY Series with Kate MacQuarrie to learn about edible and medicinal plants, mushrooms, and wildlife tracks/signs.Free - RSVP to Peggy at MiltonMVPs@Gmail.com.

Monday, Sept. 15 - Edible and Medicinal Plants of PEI, 6 p.m.

Monday, Sept. 29 - Introduction to Mushrooms, 6 p.m. 

Monday, October 6 - Wildlife Tracks and Signs, 6 p.m. 

NEW -Tuesday, September 23 at 1 p.m. POTATOES -Cooking Presentation with Margaret Prouse. Funded in part by the Government of Canada through the New Horizons for Seniors Program. RSVP to admin@miltonvalepark.com or 902-368-3090. 

 

NEW - Christmas CRAFT FAIR - Registration is now open for the Milton Community Hall Christmas Craft Fair, Saturday, November 8 2025 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and Sunday Nov 9th from 10-3. To register, https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Miltonxmas25 

 

WEEKLY Events:

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

“Flat” exercise class – Monday  & Fridays at 9 a.m. Work out with others to an exercise class on the big screen. Cost – $1. No need to register – just drop in!

Garden Work Times – Join Ryan in the community garden (opposite the Milton Community 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. Cancelled on August 12, due to the D15 byelection.  

Mindfulness on the Mat – Yoga on the Mat with Leone 

TUESDAYS and FRIDAYS 7:55 a.m. Mat yoga ~ and 9:10 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 have a  $13 drop-in fee or are also priced for a series of classes.

Weekly card parties – Come play Auction on Thursdays, at 7:00 p.m. Admission -$4.

Sunday Night Movies – Most Sunday evenings at 6:30. Free for Miltonvale Park residents and by donation for others. No movie August 10.

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

 Weekly Schedule for open play

Sunday Afternoons 1 pm-3 pm 

Monday evenings 6 pm-8 pm 

Tuesday morning 9 am-12 pm 

Wednesday evenings 6 pm-8 pm 

Thursday morning 9 am-12 pm 

Friday evening 6 pm-8 pm 

Saturday morning 9 am-12 pm 

For more information - miltonvalepickleballclub@gmail.com 

 

Miltonvale Community Park - The school-age drop-in day program for Miltonvale Park residents is open at the Miltonvale Community Park. Jason, Sadie, and Zach are planning lots of activities and can supervise school-aged children. They plan to be at the park Monday-Friday 9-6 and 12-4 on Saturdays and Sundays. There will be pickleball lessons for children on Mondays and Wednesdays at 9 a.m. Please call ahead before sending young children, in case park staff are absent due to illness. The park phone number is 902-368-7587. For more information, contact miltonvalepark.staff@gmail.com.  August 15 - School Yard Games and August 22  is Board Games/Puzzles/Card Day

 

Community Garden Update -The garden is doing well, and we have been able to put some veggies near the community mailboxes at the hall. There are currently lots of zucchini! If you are interested in helping to harvest, for yourself or others, there are green beans that need picking -and a sign at the garden showing the location. As last year, the “community” section of the garden is the lower half (furthest from Rte. 7), while the “upper plots” and raised beds belong to individuals. For more information on the garden, contact Ryan at gardenatMVP@gmail.com 

 

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 is participating in 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.

 

Be FIRESMART - The municipality now has magnets to give out to residents - with important contact information and the link to the FIRESMART website. With this hot, dry weather, residents should check out the information that may protect your home in the event of fire. https://firesmartcanada.ca/ Please be careful in these dry conditions. We did just wrestle a EMO box of 25 cots, blankets, pillows and EMO first aid and hygiene kits into the hall basement today… but we don’t want to have to use it!! 

 

Have a great weekend!