Milton Community Hall

Miltonvale Park & Milton Community Hall - May 23, 2025

This list may be easier to read on the municipal website - as it is formatted there: https://miltonvalepark.com/upcoming-events-pole-walking-radon-pickleball-concerts-suppers/

Weekly events: 

Coffee Club – Mondays and Fridays at 10 a.m. Open to all - Admission by donation of treats or coin. Coffee Club on Monday, June 9 will start at 10:20 a.m., due to pole walking class. 

Exercise Class- Wednesday AND Friday Seniors Fitness Classes with Michele at 9 a.m. Fee $6. Drop in for some chairs and balance fitness… and usually some laughs! Ends for the summer, May 30, 2025. 

Summer Exercise - Gather as a group at the Milton Community Hall on Mondays and Fridays, beginning on Monday June 2 at 9 a.m. to exercise together to fitness videos on the big screen. Have problems staying motivated and exercising on your own? Join us. Cost $1. 

Garden Work Times - Join Ryan in the community gardens (opposite the Milton 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.

Mindfulness on the Mat – Yoga on the Mat with Leone – Tuesdays 8:45 mat yoga ~ and 10:15 am for Yoga on the Chair.  NEW time for FRIDAYS (upstairs)- mat -7:55 and chair 9:10 a.m. (There may be new times for Tuesdays as well…and if so, will email the people who have been attending yoga and we will change the time on the hall calendar https://miltoncommunityhall.ca/index.php?id=calendar)

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. 

 

Zumba - with Natalia –Zumba fitness classes are weekly on Wednesdays from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm. at the hall; $2 for residents, $5 for non-residents. Contact MiltonMVPs@gmail.com to sign up.

Sunday Night Movies – Most Sunday evenings at 6:30. Free for Miltonvale Park residents and by donation for others.

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

 Weekly Schedule: 

Sunday Afternoons 1 pm-3 pm open play;

Monday evenings 6 pm-8 pm open play 

Tuesday morning 9 am-12 pm open play. 

Wednesday evenings 6 pm-8 pm open play 

Thursday morning 9 am-12 pm open play

Friday evening 6 pm-8 pm open play

Saturday morning 9 am-12 pm open play 

If sufficient people are not there by 10 minutes after start time there will be no play.

The rates are $30 for the season, and $3 drop-in. Players must be paid up 2025 members of Pickleball Canada. Dues may be paid by e-transfer to Ernie at colesernie@bellaliant.net

For more information contact colesernie@bellaliant.net or miltonvalepickleballclub@gmail.com 

 

Knitting - Stella is back with beginner knitting classes for adults on Wednesdays on June 4 from 5:30- 7 p.m. Free for Miltonvale Park residents and by donation for others. Space is limited and priority will be given to Miltonvale Park residents. 

 

Weekly card parties - Come play Auction on Thursdays, beginning June 3 at 7:30. Admission -$4.

 

Special Events:

 

Sunday, May 25 at 6:30 p.m. Sunday night movie - “Crazy Rich Asians” Free for Miltonvale Park residents, by donation for others. Funded in part by the Province of Prince Edward Island. The municipality intend to show movies with an international connection on some Sundays, so would love to hear suggestions, especially from residents with roots in other countries. admin@miltonvalepark.com.

 

Monday, May 26 at  7 p.m. - Milton Community Hall Board Meeting. We are happy to hear suggestions for events, or improvements at the hall. Please email miltoncommunityhall@gmail.com.

 

Tues., May 27 at 1 p.m. – International Cooking with Margaret Prouse. Free for Miltonvale Park residents and by donation for others, if space is available. Funded in part by the Province of Prince Edward Island. RSVP to admin@miltonvalepark.com by TODAY - Friday, May 23.

 

Wednesday, May 28 at 6:30 p.m. - The Cornwall and Area Watershed Group (CAWG) AGM (Annual General Meeting) takes place at the Cornwall Town Hall. CAWG is the Watershed group that covers most of Miltonvale Park. The PEI Invasive Species Council will also share tips on identifying and managing invasive species on your property. Light refreshments will be served. All are welcome!

 

Thurs., May 29 – 5 p.m. Supper Club Miltonvale Park’s CHAT and GBT -Growing Better Together Project will see approximately 40 Miltonvale Park seniors come together to cook and eat supper and enjoy an activity/speaker nine times over the next year. Funded by the Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program. Residents can register -Deadline 9 a.m. Monday, May 26 to admin@miltonvalepark.com or 902-368-3090. Take-outs are available to Miltonvale Park shut-ins. As spaces are limited, Miltonvale Park residents will have priority access. Please let us know if you would like to help prepare the meal. Not sure of the menu yet! 

 

Saturday, May 31 is the deadline for the Milton Community Hall’s next 50-50 draw - Drop by the hall to buy tickets or e-transfer ($3 each or 2/$5) to Miltoncommunityall@gmail.com. Licence number 17179 (There were no draws lately as we were between licences). Those who had prepaid for tickets will have them entered in the draw which will take place June 1 (and if they had purchased a series of tickets - their series will be extended to make up for the missed draws). Thanks for your support! 

 

June - ParticipACTION and their Community Challenge will once again see Miltonvale Park residents and friends try to win Canada’s Most Active Community (We are aiming to win PEI’s $15,000 prize!!) 

We are finalizing dates and information for chair step dancing, the annual Move More than the Mayor contest, and a virtual walk across Canada to Mount Milton in BC! Watch for details - or sign up with Zach at MiltonvalePark.staff@gmail.com and he can contact you with details as the other events (maybe waltz or hip hop classes) get finalized! 

 

FREE Beginner line dancing will take place on Mondays from 6:30 -8 p.m. June 2,9,16, and 23. Miltonvale Park residents have priority registration (must register by TONIGHT May 23 - as confirmations are going out this weekend), but others are welcome to submit their names for the waiting list to admin@miltonvalepark.com or 902-368-3090

 

Margie Cain is going to lead pole walking classes in an introductory series so folk can learn good techniques. The municipality and hall have 8 pairs of poles and we may be able to borrow more, if needed. Classes take place on Monday, June 9 at 9 a.m. and Friday, June 13 at 1 p.m. Register for both classes (a series of two) with miltonvalepark.staff@gmail.com, letting Zack know if you are a Miltonvale Park resident, and if you need to borrow walking poles.

 

Check out https://www.participaction.com/programs/community-challenge/ for more information on the Challenge - and we invite individuals to commit to being active in June to help us win!  Your postal code assigns you to a team - so please use a postal code assigned to Miltonvale Park -such as C1E 0S7 (For instance, If you get your mail at Winsloe Post office - that postal code is assigned to Charlottetown!!)  https://www.participaction.com/individual-pledge/ 

 

Knitting Classes with Stella begin again 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays on June 4. To register for this weekly beginner class, please email MiltonMVPs@gmail.com. Free for residents and by donation for others. Space is very limited so Miltonvale Park residents have priority. 

 

Fri June 6, 7-9 p.m - Phase III Concert - Join us for a great evening of entertainment with Phase III featuring Blaine Murphy, Keila Glydon, and Gerry Hickey! $3 for Miltonvale Park Residents and $6 for others. Register here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MVPPhase3  Funded in part by the PEI Alliance for Mental Well-Being.

 

Reserve Saturday, June 7 for the second anniversary celebration of the Milton MVPs project - tentatively scheduled from 12-2! More details to follow. 

 

Garden Club - will meet every 2nd Tuesday of the month, with the next meeting on June 10th at 6 p.m. They also have a private Facebook group. If you are interested in taking part in the community garden (e.g. helping, having a plot), please contact Ryan at 902-368-3090 or Gardenatmvp@gmail.com 

 

Wednesday, June 11 – from 1-2 p.m. Come Try Bilingual Music and Movement Class for Little Ones (0-6) and their favourite grown up. FREE For Miltonvale Park children and $5 for others, if space is available. Register at MiltonMVPs@gmail.com Funded in part by the PEI Alliance for Mental Well-Being.

 

Thursday, June 12 - Flowers for Father workshop - 5:30 -6:30 p.m. Register at MiltonMVPs@gmail.com Funded in part by the PEI Alliance for Mental Well-Being.

 

Friday, June 13 is the deadline for Miltonvale Park to receive nominations for the Volunteer of the Year and the Good Neighbour Award. These are presented at Canada Day. Nominations are accepted from residents of Miltonvale Park. Forms can be found at the Milton Community Hall and online at https://miltonvalepark.com/for-residents/volunteer-recognition-award/

 

Saturday, June 14 from 12:00 pm - 3:00 p.m. Cornwall Watershed Group - Lend a hand and help the Cornwall and Area Watershed Group clean up Hyde Creek! Collect litter and receive native wildflower seeds as a thank you for your efforts. Supplies are limited, so come early if you can. Staff will be set up in two locations: Hydes Pond (Pond Street Parking Lot) and Cornwall Community Gardens (Macarthur Drive). All are welcome!

 

Miltonvale Park Car Show – Saturday, June 14 from 12-4 at CMP Parking Lot, North York River Road, Rain date -Sunday, June 15. Admission is $2/person or $5/family or donations to the Food Bank. Live music! Vehicle Registration is $20 or $15 if done in advance to https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MVPCAR. Funds raised will be donated to the Upper Room Food Bank. 

 

FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITY- Miltonvale Park is looking for someone connected to the community to host the canteen. Food Safety Certification is required. For more details, please contact admin@miltonvalepark.com. The North Rustico Food Market has volunteered to provide food for the canteen at cost.

 

Monday, June 16 -Community Sector Network is hosting a PEI Volunteer Symposium - FREE in Charlottetown. 

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/pei-volunteer-symposium-tickets-1335489959419?aff=erellivmlt (Limited spaces left)

Agenda

9:30 AM – 10:00 AM | Welcome & Framing the Day We’ll start the day with a quick overview of what to expect. We’ll also share a snapshot of volunteer trends on PEI.

10:00 AM – 10:45 AM | Success Stories Panel Hear from a few organizations that have found creative ways to sustain or grow volunteer engagement. What’s working for them — and why?

10:45 AM – 12:15 PM | Table Discussions: Tackling Volunteerism Challenges Join a series of small group discussions on key issues facing volunteerism today. You’ll rotate between tables exploring different themes and share your ideas.

12:15 PM – 1:15 PM | Lunch & Networking Enjoy lunch and connect with others working to strengthen volunteerism in their communities.

1:15 PM – 2:15 PM | Volunteer Voices Panel Hear directly from volunteers themselves. What brought them to volunteering, what keeps them coming back, and what could make the experience better?

2:15 PM – 2:30 PM | Break

2:30 PM – 3:45 PM | Shaping the Future of Volunteerism Volunteer Canada will lead this session as part of their work on a new 10-year National Volunteer Action Strategy. Learn what’s taking shape — and help shape it with your insights.

3:45 PM – 4:00 PM | Closing & Next Steps We’ll wrap up the day by sharing reflections and outlining what comes next.

 

Wednesday, June 18, 7-8 p.m. Understanding Your Sleep Struggles: A New Perspective with Carol Richard, Sleep Coach. The Come Try class is FREE for Miltonvale Park residents; $5, for others, if space is available. If there is enough interest, the Milton MVPs program will offer a 6-week Journey to Better Sleep Class on the Wednesdays that follow. Register at MiltonMVPs@gmail.com.  Funded in part by the PEI Alliance for Mental Well-Being.

 

PEI Mutual Festival of Small Halls -Milton Melodies –7:30, Saturday, June 21, 2025 · $35, Milton Community Hall. Featuring Catherine MacLellanm Lucy Farrel and Indigenous singer-songwriter Joe H Henry.  https://smallhalls.com/schedule. Save the service fees and buy your tickets at the hall. 

 

Tuesday, June 24 - Supper Club -Register at admin@miltonvalepark.com Funded in part by the Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program.

 

Canada Day - Plan to celebrate Canada Day (Tuesday, July 1) with Miltonvale Park at the Community Park (Rain location- Milton Community Hall) for a BBQ, and Canada Day cake,  live music, face painting, bouncy castle, and games from 11:30 -2:30. Funded in part by the Government of Canada through the Celebrate Canada Program. 

 

Tuesday, July 25 - Cooking for One or Two with Margaret Prouse - 1 p.m. Funded in part by the Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program. Free for Miltonvale Park Seniors - By donations for others. 

 

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 has just signed up for 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.