Milton Community Hall

(List of regular events is available at the end of the e-news).

Reminder that the Miltonvale Community Park is staffed in the summer and has a drop-in day program for school-age children of Miltonvale Park. Nathalie, Kessie and Jason work 9-6 Monday-Friday and 11-4 on Saturdays, 12-4 on Sundays with a daily lunch break from 1:30 -2. The week of July 29-August 2 is Water Week (watch for details). Work on the basketball and pickleball courts is in progress – but the workers are off for the weekend so the courts are not in service until Tuesday, if all goes well. There are also lots of toys and games at the park, so please ask the staff if you would like to see what is available -maybe try disk golf!

Family Flea Market –on Saturday, July 27 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Milton Community Hall. There are lots of other items that are not children-focused. Free admission and door prizes!

SUNDAY Movies 6:30 at the Milton Community Hall. July 28 - Pogey Beach - Made in PEI! Free for Miltonvale Park residents and by donation for others. To help in planning please RSVP to admin@miltonvalepark.com. Miltonvale Park in the Movies.

OUTrageous Bingo - Monday, July 29 at 2 p.m. -  Everyone is welcome to attend our OUTrageous Bingo, where we belatedly celebrate Pride Week.  Bring something that could be used for a prize (Value $5) to receive four bingo cards for each person in your family. The cards are reusable, so no bingo dabbers are needed. Please RSVP to MiltonvalePoffice@gmail.com.  Funded by the Government of Prince Edward Island with financial support from the Government of Canada Department for Women and Gender Equality Edward in support of the National Action Plan to End Gender Based Violence.

Tea and Talk – Monday, July 29 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. You are invited to listen to the stories of several newcomers as they share their journeys to Canada and their experiences settling into life on PEI. Speakers include Tatiana Mizerina, Jasonique Moss, Development Officer Mirko Terrazas and others who have chosen to make PEI home. This event is free of charge thanks to sponsorship by the Anti-Racism Table. Refreshments provided. RSVP to miltoncommunityhall@gmail.com. The first Tea & Talk was a really enjoyable event!

Wednesday, July 31 is the deadline for the Milton Community Hall’s next 50-50 draw! Tickets can be bought at the hall or send an e-transfer to miltoncommunityhall@gmail.com.  Winner will be announced on August 1. Tickets are $3 or 2/$5. License #16921.

Thursday, August 1 at 7 p.m. Miltonvale Park Planning Board, if required. RSVP to admin@miltonvalepark.com.

Miltonvale Park Meets Our Neighbours – Residents and Neighbours are invited to a Community Potluck Supper on Friday, August 2 at 5:30 p.m.  – with special invitation to newer residents in the community! Rolls and meat provided, and we hope you will bring side dishes and desserts from your cultural/family background. Please RSVP to miltoncommunityhall@gmail.com. This event has also received funding from the Province’s Anti-Racism Table.

Ernie and Florence Coles invite friends and neighbours to their 50th anniversary open house at the Milton Community Hall on Saturday, August 3rd from 1:30-3:30. Please come share their special day and enjoy some cake and ice cream.

Sunday, August 4 – Movie 6:30…Barbie. Free for Miltonvale Park residents and by donation for others. Please RSVP to admin@miltonvalepark.com. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pBk4NYhWNMM

Youth (Grades 5-9) - Draw What You See Art classes on Wednesday evenings in August from 5:30-7:30, beginning August 7 (and 14, 21, 28) with instructor Hank Bos,  who will use water colours. All materials and supplies provided for these classes. Free for Miltonvale Park residents and $20 for four classes for youth who live elsewhere.  Register with Peggy at MiltonMVPs@gmail.com.

Thursday, August 8 -at 6 p.m. Are you involved in a Community Hall? The Association of Rural Community Halls (ARCH) is meeting in Milton. Everyone is welcome to learn about community engagement, activities, and enjoy meeting one another and sharing information about their halls. Please RSVP to peihalls@gmail.com.

Colourful Asia – Asian Costumes Exhibition –is delayed for now.

Tuesday, August 20 - The St. John’s Anglican Church will be holding their annual Blueberry Social at the Milton Community Hall from 5:00 to 6:30. The social will include a buffet of sandwiches and desserts and cost is Adults - $12.00 and under 12 - $6.00.

Armchair Travel - France – Wednesday, August 21 at 12 noon. No travel delays, lost luggage or expensive flights and hotels. Come learn about France from people who have travelled there. Enjoy a light lunch. Free for Miltonvale Park Seniors and by donation for others. Please pre-register with admin@miltonvalepark.com or call 002-368-3090 by noon Monday, August 19.

Wednesday, August 21, 7 p.m. Miltonvale Park Municipal Council Meeting, if required. RSVP to admin@miltonvalepark.com.

Margaret Prouse’s next Food Presentation is Wednesday August 28 at 1 p.m. The topic is Newfoundland (or Fish) Cooking, as the Movies for August are “A Grand Seduction” and “On Golden Pond”. Please RSVP to admin@miltonvalepark.com or 902-368-3090 by noon on August 26. Miltonvale Park in the Movies.

Dance and the Culture Behind – Youth and Adult Dance – “Come Try” Class on Monday, Sept. 9 from 6-7 p.m. MiltonMVPs@gmail.com

Line Dancing - Margot Postma will be leading a 6-week block of Line Dance classes starting Friday, September 13. Miltonvale Park residents have priority registration until August 16, so if residents would like to attend, please RSVP to admin@miltonvalepark.com.

 

Level 1: 6:15-7:15 pm, September 13, 20. 27, October 4, 11, 18 (make up class, Oct 25 if needed), $30 for the block

Level 2: 7:30-8:30 pm, September 13, 20. 27, October 4, 11, 18 (make up class, Oct 25 if needed), $30 for the block

 

 

Line Dancing shares many steps, counts, and styling found in other dance genres and is a super fun way to keep your body, mind, and heart healthy while having a great time!  

 

Level 1 (Intro to Line Dancing):  a great session for those new to line dancing with the focus on learning basic steps, patterns, beginner dances, and having a lot of fun!    

 

Level 2: a great session for those who have completed Level 1, and want to build on the steps, patterns and dances they have learned.  We'll have a lot of fun with the popular Tush Push line dance!  

The regular Monday Line Dancing returns on September 16.

Knitting Basics with Stella – Thursdays in September 6-7 p.m. MiltonMVPs@gmail.com

 

REGULAR WEEKLY EVENTS

Active Aging Fitness with KK on Mondays - 9 - 10 a.m. at the Milton Community Hall, $6 (Drop-in).  No Friday classes for the summer.

Learn to Play Pickleball for Youth – Join us for FREE pickleball lessons, led by Doris Dunphy. These lessons are open to youth ages 7 and up, and will take place on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9 - 10:30 a.m. at the Miltonvale Community Park, 413 Sleepy Hollow Road. There will be no class on Monday, July 29. Please check social media or call the park at  902-368-7587 to confirm Wednesday’s class.

Yoga on the Mat with Leone Curtis - Tuesdays and Fridays 8 - 9 a.m. at the hall; $6 for Miltonvale Park residents, $7 for others (Drop-in)

Yoga on the Chair with Leone Curtis at the hall, Tuesdays and Fridays - 9:15 -10:15 a.m. at the hall, $6 for Miltonvale Park residents, $7 for others (Drop-in)

Zumba with Natalia – The schedule of Zumba fitness class in summer is every other Wednesday in July and August. Zumba takes place on August 7 and 21 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.

Pickleball at the Park - Individual activity - any time, at the park - or join the group who plays there regularly on their scheduled times (once the courts are finished!)

Sunday 9-12 – Advanced and 1-4 -Open

Monday 6-8 Open

Tuesday 9-12 -Open and 6-8 Beginner

Wednesday 6-8 Open

Thursday 9-12 Open and 5-9 Advanced

Friday 6-8 open

Saturday – 9-12 open, 2-3:30 Beginner and 5-9 Advanced

There is a $3 Drop-In fee to play with the group or $30 for the season, or play for free at other times. Contact Ernie at ColesErnie@bellaliant.net for more information.

Coffee Club – Mondays and Fridays at 10 a.m. Drop in to the Milton Community Hall for coffee, tea, snacks and conversation. Admission by donation of coin or treats! Everyone welcome!

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

Thursdays -The summer card parties (Auction) are every Thursday at 7:30. $4.

NOTES

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.

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

Activities in the Miltonvale Park in the Movies have been partly funded by the Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program.

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.