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News and updates - June 15, 2024
Published on Jun 15, 2024
CAR SHOW UPDATE: The CAR SHOW is moved to the RAIN DATE of Father’s Day - Sunday, June 16 from 12 -4 at CMP -Charlottetown Metal Products at 2744 North York River Road in Milton Station. Parking will be available at the Direct Nutrisciences building across the road. The Winsloe Lions Club is no longer able to host the BBQ, so we are hoping to find either another service group or a team which may be fundraising for their cause to BBQ (hamburgers), or else, some individuals who would be interested in BBQing (in that case the donations would go towards the food bank, which is where all the profits are going). The North Rustico Food Market (Clover Farm) have generously donated the food and beverages for the canteen, and will deliver them to the site on Sunday morning. If you are interested in this last-minute opportunity – please contact Shari at 902-368-3090 or admin@miltonvalepark.om.
If you would like to help us spread the word on social media that the date has been changed – the Facebook link for it is here: https://fb.me/e/3vIzG1Lx9
ParticipACTION!
Miltonvale Park is taking part in the 2024 ParticipACTION Community Challenge - and is encouraging people to take part in activities throughout the month, as Miltonvale Park tries to win the most active community on PEI…. And $15,000!
We all win by being more active!
How can you help us win?
Sign up as an individual! (https://www.participaction.com/individual-user-registration/) to support the Rural Municipality of Miltonvale Park. Be sure to use a Miltonvale Park Postal Code - such as C1E 0S7 (If you get your mail at Winsloe, and use C1E 1Z2 – you will be counted as Charlottetown!!)
Help us track your activities by completing a survey every week: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ParticipACTION-Week1
Week 2 - https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MVPAction2 (If you didn’t fill out a survey last week – you can put all the info on the Week 2 survey)
(These forms will also be available on the municipal website on the resident section under the ParticipACTION Community Challenge). https://miltonvalepark.com/for-residents/participaction-comunity-challenge/
Participate in as many activities as you can -and let us know!
Weekly Activities:
Active Aging Fitness with KK on Mondays and Fridays - 9 - 10 a.m. at the Milton Community Hall, $6 (Drop-in) No class on Fri. Jun 21 due to the Wedding Dress Show prep.
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 - Adult Fitness with Natalia, Wednesdays - 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. at the hall; $2 for residents, $5 for non-residents. Contact MiltonMVPs@gmail.com to sign up.
Thursdays in June -FREE Yoga at the Miltonvale Community Park -5:30-6:30. Join Leone for an hour of yoga at 413 Sleepy Hollow Road. Likely near the soccer field (likely beside tennis court on the dog park side).
Home Workout with YouTube – Let us know at miltonvalepoffice@gmail.com if you participate
Virtual Walk to Milton, Massachusetts, US - Send us your steps - daily, weekly or when it is convenient to you! Combine your steps with everyone else’s and see if we can get to Milton, Mass! Submit steps to https://forms.gle/x2JQeVMiP5R6syuG9
Move More Than the Mayor Challenge – Mayor Parker and his dog Milton usually take a couple of long walks a day. Can you move more than the Mayor? Submit your steps to https://forms.gle/x2JQeVMiP5R6syuG9
Pet Walks – Did you take your pet to the Dog Park or for a walk? Maybe you can offer to walk your neighbour’s pet.
Gardening – Are you digging in your garden or working in your yard? Come help at the Community Garden across the road from the Milton Community Hall. Contact admin@miltonvalepark.com for more information.
Pickleball at the Park - Individual activity - any time, at the park - or join the group who plays there regularly on their scheduled times
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 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.
Saturday, June 15 - Come Try Line Dancing with Margot Postma - FREE
- From 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. at the hall
- Contact miltonvalepark.staff@gmail.com to sign up
Sunday, June 16 -Stroll around the Car Show at CMP from 12-4 p.m. Admission is $2 or $5/family or a donation to the Food Bank. How many steps to see all the cars? (
Learn to Play Pickleball - Saturday, June 22 at 2 p.m. at the Miltonvale Community Park, 413 Sleepy Hollow Road. RSVP to miltonvalepark.staff@gmail.com
Beach Walk with Leone Curtis – Monday June 24 at 1 p.m. to collect drift wood for a craft for later. Watch for more details.
Watch for Come Try Disk Golf at the Park later in the month. Please let us know if you would like to see other activities organized for you to try!
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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.
SUNDAY Movies –The free June movie for the Miltonvale Park in the Movies Seniors project is Maudie, about Maud Lewis and it will be shown Sunday, June 23 at 6:30 p.m. All welcome!
Thursdays -The Thursday evening summer card parties return! Come play Auction. Games start at 7:30. Admission is $4.
TODAY is the DEADLINE– June 14, 2024 Nominations for the Miltonvale Park Volunteer of the Year Award and a NEW Good Neighbour Award to recognize folks who do not live in Miltonvale Park but make significant contributions to the municipality. This is the 10th year for the Volunteer of the Year Award. Nomination forms and more information can be found here: https://miltonvalepark.com/.../volunteer-recognition-award/
Miltonvale Park is hosting the second annual Fathers of Confederation Car Show on Sunday June 16 from 12- 4. (the rain date) for an afternoon car show at the parking lot of CMP in Milton Station. Proceeds are being raised for the Upper Room Hospitality Ministry (Food Bank). Admission is $2 person or $5 family OR a food bank donation. Live Music by Crow Black Chicken and Brian Dunn. Thank you to the North Rustico Food Market who has donated food for the canteen. If you have a car you would like to show, Registration is $20 (day of) or $15 in advance (until today, June 14) -register here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MiltonCars
Thanks to Blue Ribbon Pet Supply who are the sponsor for the Best in Show plaque and to J.E. Matheson Construction who have generously sponsored all the other awards: People's Choice, as well as all the other categories:
- Best Mopar
- Best Ford
- Best GM
- Best Import
- Best Tractor
- Best Engine
- Best Interior
- Best Motorcycle
- Best Pre 60s
- Best Paint
Remember the Come Try Line Dancing Event Saturday, June 15 at 1:30 p.m.
June 15 is the deadline to buy tickets for the Milton Community Hall 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. Last winner – Lorraine Garneau won $80 in the May 31st draw.
PEI Mutual Festival of Small Halls - Reels n’ Ragtime. Tuesday June 18, 2024 · $30 - Milton Community Hall. There’s power in twos. The Vaudevillain and Cassie & Maggie are two duos who have perfected their act with extensive touring to festivals across North America and Europe. The Vaudevillian are a Ragtime Blues pair who play a mean washboard, resonator guitar, banjo and musical spoons, bringing us back to the prohibition days. Travel to the Dirty 30’s with this eccentric act unlike anything you’ve seen! Then, get your hands and feet ready for the Celtic stylings of sisters Cassie & Maggie. Their fiery talent is only surpassed by the joy they exude in performance as the two bounce between guitar, piano, fiddle, singing and stepping. It’s another legendary Small Halls mixer in Milton! The hall has tickets ($30) or you can buy them online now, though there is an extra fee.
Wednesday, June 19 at 1 p.m. Miltonvale Park in the Movies - Food presentation. The movie theme for June is Maudie, and Margaret Prouse’s food presentation will be on the foods of the South Shore of Nova Scotia. RSVP to miltonvalepoffice@gmail.com or call 902-368-3090.
Wednesday, June 19 at 7 p.m. – Rural Municipality of Miltonvale Park Council Meeting at 7 p.m. If you are planning to attend, please RSVP to admin@miltonvalepark.com or 902-368-3090.
Marry Me Darling -The North Milton WI are displaying a Collection of vintage wedding dresses, from 1920-2000s at the Milton Community Hall on Friday June 21 from 3-7 p.m. and Saturday, June 22 from 10-2. Admission will be $10 and a light lunch will be served. Dresses are from the collection of Donna Young, with the addition of some local dresses. LOOKING FOR PHOTOS – of local brides in their dresses! There is a chance that there will be a documentary shot of the show – and we would love to have photos and any written information regarding wedding dresses special to people who live in Miltonvale Park. Please send them to NorthMiltonWI@gmail.com or drop into the hall.
CANADA DAY – We hope to see many residents at the Miltonvale Community Park (413 Sleepy Hollow Road), on Monday, July 1 for the annual Miltonvale Park Canada Day Celebrations -with a noon-time BBQ, Canada Day Cake and live music. The rain location is the Milton Community Hall.
September 7 – An evening with Tania the Medium - Early bird pricing is in effect until July 1 https://fb.me/e/5U5yxBd0U
OTHER NEWS
Summer hiring – There may still be one position (possibly two) left to be filled for summer hiring. Students must be eligible for either the Canada Summer Jobs or Jobs for Youth funded positions. Contact Admin@miltonvalepark.com.
Community Garden Update (As of June 5)–There is still lots of space for local gardeners.…Council has bought weed barrier for all the plots if desired. There are a couple of taller raised beds that can also be used, if you like to garden, but don’t like to bend! If you would like to plant a plot, for yourself, or plant flowers or vegetables that can be shared with others, please reach out to the Council Office – admin@miltonvalepark.com.
Some of the garden will be used for individual plots (free) while the hall will plant some things they might use over the summer and fall, and other produce will be planted for community members. If anyone is interested in helping or donating extra plants, or garden equipment (rakes, hoes…) you may have, please contact the Council office. Also reach out if you would like to reserve a plot in the garden (either at the Community Park or across from the Milton Hall) this summer. There is no cost to have a plot -and residents have priority… 902-368-3090 or admin@miltonvalepark.com.
MILTONVALE COMMUNITY PARK UPDATE – The tennis court and basketball court will have a new coating installed and new lines painted -hopefully late June. There will also be some new playground equipment installed, excavation has begun – PLEASE AVOID the construction areas. Sorry for any inconvenience, and we expect the disruptions will be all worth it!
Books –There are lots of other books and puzzles to borrow in the lobby at the hall. We recently got a large donation of children’s books – so feel free to bring your littles in to borrow some!
Air Fryer – We have an air fryer for Miltonvale Park seniors to borrow to try out. Please contact MiltonCommunityHall@gmail.com to borrow it for approximately a week, or call 902-566-3154.
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 Milton Hall MVP project have received funding from the PEI Alliance for Mental Well-Being, and are coordinated by Peggy Chen, MiltonMVPs@gmail.com.