Events and Happenings – April 17, 2025 – Happy Easter!

Weekly events:
Coffee Club – Mondays and Fridays at 10 a.m.  No coffee on Good Friday or Easter Monday or on Election Day -April 28. The hall is being used for an advance poll Fri.-Monday from 9-9 from April 18-21

Square Dancing – Christine hosts square dance sessions on Tuesdays, on the 2nd floor from 3-4 p.m. Contact  cmr.belanger@outlook.com. No square dancing on April 22.

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.Wednesday AND Friday Seniors Fitness Classes with Michele at 9 a.m. Fee $6. Drop in! If Bluefield family of schools are canceled or delayed due to weather (hopefully not an issue anymore!!), classes are canceled -or may move online. There is no class Good Friday.

Mindfulness on the Mat – Yoga on the Mat with Leone –Tuesdays and Fridays 8:45 and Yoga on the Chair 10:15. 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 are $13 drop-in fee or are also priced for a series of classes. Chair Yoga classes on Tuesdays are held on the main level when possible.

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. No movie on Sundays, April 20 (Advance poll) and 27th (Concert at St. John’s Anglican Church).

Special Events:

Council Office CLOSED for Good Friday and Easter Monday. Coffee and Line Dancing are cancelled, due to the Advanced Polls on April 18-21 from 9 a.m. -9 p.m.

Knitting Basics with Stella – Wednesdays, April 23-May 14 from 6-7 p.m. Free for Miltonvale Park residents, by donation for others if spaces are available. Yarn and knitting needles provided. MiltonMVPs@gmail.com. There may still be a space or two for Miltonvale Park residents on the waiting list.

Crochet with Connie – Wednesdays, April 23-May 14 from 6-7 p.m. Free for Miltonvale Park residents, by donation for others if spaces are available. Yarn and crochet hooks provided. MiltonMVPs@gmail.com There may still be a space or two for Miltonvale Park residents on the waiting list.

Thurs., April 24 – Age Friendly PEI Annual General Meeting – 11 a.m. -1 p.m. Guest Speaker – Dr. Olive Bryanton. From Age-Friendly to Age Inclusive: Building Communities that Value Older Adults. Light refreshments to follow. RSVP to agefriendlypei@gmail.com or 902-303-6444. Everyone welcome.

Friday, April 25 at 1 p.m. Food Presentation with Margaret Prouse – Meatless Meals. Funded in part by the Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program. Free for Miltonvale Park seniors, by donations for others. RSVP by noon, Wednesday, April 23.

Sunday, April 27 at 7 p.m. There will be a Gospel Concert at ST. JOHN’S ANGLICAN CHURCH in Milton. Admission is $10.00 at the door.  Performers will be Keila Glydon & Judy Lowe, Frank Whitty, Blue Streak, and Allison Coles & Ed MacLaren. Refreshments will be for sale during the intermission.

Monday, April 28 – The Milton Community Hall is being used as a polling station from 8:30 a.m. -8:30 p.m. No coffee or line dancing. The CAO will not have office hours as she is attending the FPEIM conference in Summerside.

Thursday, May 1 – Next scheduled Planning Board meeting, if required. 7 p.m. RSVP to admin@miltonvalepark.com or 902-368-3090.

Milton Community Hall Annual Lobster Takeout -Saturday, May 10. $30.  Pick-up takes place from 2-3:30 Order your tickets here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LobsterMay10  Dinner includes a one-pound lobster, potato salad, coleslaw, jellied salad, roll, and dessert. Tickets must be purchased in advance.

Wednesday, May 14 from 10 am-12 noon – Elder Abuse – Age-friendly PEI is hosting a session about Elder Abuse. All welcome. Please pre-register to agefriendlypei@gmail.com or 902-303-6444. Everyone welcome.

Wednesday, May 14 at 1 p.m.– Join Miltonvale Park in making fringed blankets for Family Violence Prevention Week. Funded in part by the Premier’s Action Committee for the Prevention of Family Violence.

Saturday, May 17 from 8-1 -There is a fundraising yard sale for Special Olympics. Admission is $2. For more information or to book a table ($20) -call 902-388-0261.

Wednesday, May 21 – Municipal Council Meeting – 7 p.m. Please RSVP to admin@miltonvalepark.com if you plan to attend.

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

Thurs., May 29 – Supper Club -Watch for details. 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 an activity nine times over the next year.

ParticipACTION and their Community Better Challenge will once again see Miltonvale Park residents and friends try to win Canada’s Most Active Community in June (We are really aiming to win PEI!!) We are planning some dance classes, pole walking, the annual Move More than the Mayor contest, and a virtual walk across this great country to Mount Milton in BC! Watch for details. 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, but others are welcome to submit their names in case there is space for non-residents. admin@miltonvalepark.com or 902-368-3090

Phase III Concert- Fri June 6, 7-9 p.m. Watch for details.  MiltonMVPs@gmail.com

Save the Date – Miltonvale Park Car Show – Saturday, June 14 from 12-4. at CMP Parking Lot, North York River Road, Rain date -Sunday, June 15.  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.

Small Halls -Milton Melodies –7:30, Saturday, June 21, 2025 · $35, Milton Community Hall. Indigenous singer-songwriter Joe H Henry. Sharing the stage is Lucy Farrell and Catherine MacLellan. https://smallhalls.com/schedule. Save the service fees and buy your tickets at the hall. We don’t have them on hand yet-but can hold them here for you!

Community Garden -Welcome to Ryan Ritskes who is now working for the municipality. One of Ryan’s duties is the community garden!  If you are interested in taking part in the community garden (e.g. helping, having a plot), please do the short survey https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GardenatMVP

Summer Jobs – Interested in working at the hall or community park this summer? Apply for positions at the hall, Municipality, or with the Association of Rural Community Halls -with a resume and cover letter – miltoncommunityhall@gmail.com, admin@miltonvalepark.com, or peihalls@gmail.com. Wages $16.50-$17.50/hr.

PLANNING UPDATE on Subdivision Application in the PURD zone. The Province has placed a temporary pause on the processing of the application for a 39-lot subdivision on PID 283226

Happy Easter weekend!