| Miltonvale Park and Milton Community Hall – March 24, 2026 (Events take place at the hall, unless noted) Regular weekly events are listed at the end of the list of special events. *When registering for events that have different pricing for residents, please include your civic address, if you are a resident of Miltonvale Park. DEADLINE –BURSARIES for Children! – March 30 to apply for the annual bursary for children and youth in PEI to participate in extracurricular activities, lessons, and classes, for activities that took place from April 1, 2025 -March 31, 2026. Residents can receive up to $75/child. Applications are available online, as well as who received bursaries until mid-February at https://miltonvalepark.com/for-residents/rebates-forms/ or paper copies are at the council office. COMEDY SHOW! – Thursday, March 26, at 7;30 p.m. Dear PEI, let’s make an album together…Comedy Tour”. Comedy is fun. Shawn Hogan is taping his first comedy album in April, and is hitting the roads (and back roads) of PEI as a warmup as part of the “Dear PEI, let’s make an album together…Comedy Tour”.Shawn is doing a fundraiser for the Milton Community Hall on Thursday, March 26 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 for Miltonvale Park residents, and $20 for others, and can be reserved at miltoncommunityhall@gmail.com or 902-566-3154, and paid by cash (now or at the door) or e-transfer to miltoncommunityhall@gmail.com.Shawn is a seasoned performer who has produced and starred in hundreds of sold-out comedy shows across the East Coast and beyond. A favorite among East Coast companies for events like holiday parties, fundraisers, and annual gatherings, Shawn combines sharp wit and relatable humor to create unforgettable experiences.During his 10 years in Toronto, he created, produced, and hosted the Hangover Cure Comedy Show—one of the city’s most unique and successful independent comedy shows, which made its debut at the prestigious Just For Laughs Comedy Festival in 2019. Shawn has appeared on national television as part of the Halifax Comedy Festival, been featured on CBC Radio’s ‘Laugh Out Loud’ and Sirius XM’s ‘JFL Originals,’ and was recently handpicked to open for Gerry Dee in front of a sold-out audience at the Confederation Centre of the Arts in Charlottetown, PEI. https://www.itsmeshawnhogan.com/ MORE INFORMATION – Friday, March 27 -1:30 p.m. Ageism – Join Dr. Olive Bryanton, Chairperson, PEI Network to Confront Ageism, for “Creating a Shared Vision to Confront Ageism and Improve Quality of Life: Guided by Lived Experience.” Topics include What is ageism? Where does ageism exist? Why should we care? What is the PEI Network? We need your advice. Refreshments and door prizes. Please RSVP to miltoncommunityhall@gmail.com. Saturday, March 28 at 10 a.m. –Toastmasters’ Speaking Competition -the event is open to the public, and Miltonvale Park residents are welcome to attend as guests. The contest showcases some of the best speakers on the Island, so it’s a great opportunity for residents to experience high-quality public speaking and see what Toastmasters is all about. NEW! Sunday, March 29 at 6:30 p.m. – Sunday Movie – The Notebook. Free for Miltonvale Park residents and by donation for others. This is the last evening for movies. In the 1940s South Carolina, mill worker Noah Calhoun (Ryan Gosling) and rich girl Allie (Rachel McAdams) are desperately in love. But her parents don’t approve. When Noah goes off to serve in World War II, it seems to mark the end of their love affair. In the interim, Allie becomes involved with another man (James Marsden). But when Noah returns to their small town years later, on the cusp of Allie’s marriage, it soon becomes clear that their romance is anything but over.https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0332280/ NEW! Deadline March 29 – Housing Needs Assessment –There’s still time to share about your housing experience on PEI! Whether you rent, own, are looking for a place, or run a business, your experience matters. A province-wide Housing Needs Assessment is underway, and they want to hear how housing is affecting your life or community.There are three easy ways to take part:● Public survey (about 10–15 minutes)● Interactive map — drop a quick comment (about 2 minutes)● Business owner? There’s a short survey for you too (7–10 minutes)To participate or learn more, visit: speakupland.ca/pei-hnaThe engagement deadline is Sunday, March 29, 2026!What’s a Housing Needs Assessment?It’s a study that looks at whether a community has the right kinds of housing for current and future residents – including affordability, housing types, and population trends. The results help municipalities plan for growth, make land-use and infrastructure decisions, and apply for housing and infrastructure funding. Monday, March 30 – 4-6 p.m. Plant-Based Perfection -A Tasty Exploration with Less Meat – Cooking with Seitan with Macro Mon Sarah Forrester. Seitan (pronounced SAY-tan) is a popular, high-protein meat substitute made from wheat gluten, also known as “wheat meat”. It has a chewy, dense, and savory texture similar to meat, making it versatile for dishes like stir-fries, stews, burgers, and sausages, and it absorbs flavors well. Seitan is a soy-free, plant-based option, but it is not suitable for those with gluten intolerance or celiac disease.Free, but the class size is limited to 12, so Miltonvale Park residents have priority registration until March 22. If you are a non-resident, register now, and your seat will be confirmed after the 22nd. Register at gardenatMvP@gmail.com. Funded by the Province of Prince Edward Island, through a Live Well PEI grant from the Department of Health and Wellness for a Milton Community Hall project titled More Plants More Health. Other sessions in the Mondays at 4 p.m. Plant-Based Perfection Series are April 20 – Nut meat, and May 4 – Tofu. TODAY is the last day for residents to have priority registration! Tuesday, March 31 -Cooking Presentation -Quick Meals at 1 p.m. –Join home economist Margaret Prouse for a presentation on cooking quick meals. Free for Miltonvale Park residents aged 55+, and by donation for others. Funded in part by the Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program. Please pre-register with admin@Miltonvalepark.com or 902-368-3090. Tuesday, March 31 is the deadline to buy tickets for Milton Hall’s next 50-50 draw. $3 or 2/$5. You can buy tickets at the hall or send an e-transfer to miltoncommunityhall@gmail.com. The last winner was Pauline Smith, who won $69. Thanks to all for your support. Thursday, April 2, if required. Miltonvale Park Planning Board Meeting at 7 p.m. Please RSVP to admin@miltonvalepark.com. Tuesday, April 7 at 1 p.m. – “More Plants More Health” Cooking Presentation on Grains, Nuts and Seeds with Margaret Prouse. Free. Register with miltoncommunityhall@gmail.com. Funded by the Wellness Grant Program of the Province of Prince Edward Island. NEW DEVELOPMENT OFFICE HOURS– Mirko Terrazas will be in the office for his last regular Tuesday hours on March 31 – but the following week, beginning on Wednesday, April 8, his office hours will be WEDNESDAYS from 10-2. He is often in the office, from 9-4, on Development Day, so may be available outside the hours of 10-2. His contact information is 902-368-3090 and develop@miltonvalepark.com. The municipality’s development bylaws are online: https://miltonvalepark.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/MVP-BY-2021-rev.-Jul2024-1.pdf, and the Official Plan is available here: https://miltonvalepark.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/MVP-OP-2021-rev.-Jul2024.pdf Thursday, April 9 from 6:00-7:30 Refresh & Renew Your Home for Spring without breaking the bank with Sue Pitchforth. To register, contact MiltonMVPs@gmail.com. Free for Miltonvale Park residents, and by donation for others. Friday, April 10 at 9 a.m. – Come Try Zumba Gold – a gentler pace for the Young at Heart. $5. Saturday, April 11 at 6:30 p.m. – Fascinating Ladies of Country –Tickets are $15 and can be purchased through e-transfer to MiltonCommunityHall@gmail.com or drop into the hall. It is a celebratory musical revue, featuring music from some of the most iconic and influential female country artists of the last century to present-day. Presented by the Young at Heart Theatre. The show also highlights the women’s liberation movement and the way these artists expressed themselves to help empower women around the world.Some of the songs featured include 9 to 5, Delta Dawn, Fancy, Any Man of Mine, and Miss Chatelaine. The show is written, compiled, and directed by Catherine O’Brien with musical direction and arrangements by Brielle Ansems. The cast features talented PEI artists Olivia Blacquiere, Stephanie Ross, and Haley Zavo. P.S. Sunset is about 7:55 p.m, and the show is about an hour long. NEW – Wednesday, April 15, 7 p.m. Municipal Council Meeting -Please RSVP to admin@miltonvalepark.com if you plan to attend. NEW -Details to come -Saturday, April 19 – Emergency Animal Response Team Fundraising Dinner and Silent Auction – Milton Community Hall. For more information, contact emergencyanimalresponseteam@gmail.com. FULL – SOURDOUGH SCHOOL – Sundays from 9-11:30 at the Milton Community Hall. April 19 – Enriched Bread and Buns, April 26- Whole Grains and Flavoured Bread, May 30 Artisanal Hearth Loaves, May 17 – Crackers & Waffles. Funds provided by the Government of Prince Edward Island through the Wellness Grant Program. Monday, April 20- Plant-Based Perfection Series- Nut meat 4 p.m. RSVP to gardenatMVP@gmail.com. Free. NEW – Tuesday, April 28 – More Plants More Health – Cooking Presentation with Home Economist Margaret Prouse. Free. Register at miltoncommunityhall@gmail.com NEW -Wednesday, April 29 -7:30 p.m. -Planning meeting #2 for a community play/show (tentatively November 13-14). Contact James at Roddjb@gmail.com to learn more. NEW -Thursday, April 30, 5 p.m. -Come Try Pilates with Emma – Come Try Pilates with Emma! This class is for individuals of all ages and focuses on STOTT Pilates principles to help build strength, flexibility, and endurance, while improving posture and body awareness. Emma is a Physiotherapist with a passion for teaching and brings a supportive, inclusive approach to every class. Exercises can be modified to suit all ability levels, making this class appropriate for both beginners and those with prior Pilates experience. Free for Miltonvale Park residents. There might be a small charge for others. Watch for more details – but register at MiltonMVPS@gmail.com. NEW – Friday May 1 at 9 a.m. Zumba Gold – $5 NEW – Saturday, May 9, Milton Community Hall annual Lobster Takeout. Tickets will be $30 each, but are not available yet. Watch for details. STAY TUNED for another Move to the Groove Dance Party – hopefully as part of the Milton MVPs program! Last week’s dance party was lots of fun! WEEKLY Events: Exercise class – Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays at 9 a.m. Michele Gallant leads senior chair and balance class on Mondays and Wednesdays. Cost $6. No need to register – just drop in! Most Fridays have folks exercising together to online exercise videos for $1. Coffee Club – Mondays and Fridays at 10 a.m. Open to all – Admission by donation of treats or coins. Monday Line Dancing (FULL) at 1:30 YOGA with Leone TUESDAYS 8:30 a.m. – Mat. and 10 a.m. -Chair – cost $10 for Miltonvale Park residents,$12 for others (Drop-in) on Tuesdays. THURSDAYS 8:30 a.m. – Mat yoga and 10 am for Yoga on the Chair. Contact LightLivingWithLeone@gmail.com for information on Thursday classes. Tuesdays – at 2 p.m. Square dancing classes. (Upstairs). $5. For more information, contact Christine at cmr.belanger@outlook.com. 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. Wednesdays- Drop-in Crochet & Knit with Michelle and Cindy 1:30-3:30 p.m. upstairs. Contact MiltonMVPs@gmail.com if you have any questions. Wednesdays – Drop-in Happy Dance with Sylvie 4-4:45 p.m. Free for Miltonvale Park residents and $5 for non-residents. Contact MiltonMVPs@gmail.com if you have any questions. Wednesdays – Drop-in Zumba with Natalia – 5:30 p.m. Free for Miltonvale Park residents, $5 for others. For more information, contact MiltonMVPS@gmail.com. NOTES: Miltonvale Community Park – The park is closed for the winter, but will be checked sporadically. If you are there and notice it needs attention, please contact admin@miltonvalepark.com, 902-368-3090 or 902-213-0597. The walking trail and parking lot have recently been paved. Please do not drive vehicles on the paved trail. An accessible drum set was installed in late fall near the park entrance – check it out on the next fine day! The local 4-H Clubs still have some reversible cat and dog bandanas at the hall. $5 Reminder – There are books and puzzles to borrow in the lobby at the Milton Community Hall. Municipal Elections – November 2, 2026 – The PEI Coalition for Women’s Leadership (CWL) is offering a Municipal Training Series aiming to develop capacity in municipal politics across PEI. The Municipal Training Series will be a cohort series of six workshops, focused on supporting individuals who intend to get involved in municipal politics. The sessions will be open to members of the public who want to run for elected positions, as well as people who want to support someone else’s campaign. The aim is to demystify politics and reduce barriers to participation, recognizing that knowledge will promote political participation and strengthen our Island. Register here for the Municipal Training Series. The municipality will be appointing a Municipal Elections Officer this spring. If you are interested in learning more, please contact admin@miltonvalepark.com. The Milton Community Hall is an Emergency Warming Center, so can usually be opened in inclement weather (depending on bookings). To be sure it is open before setting out -call 902-566-3154 (hall) or 903-368-3090 (municipality), check Facebook, or text 902-213-0597. The municipality also has some portable generators. If you might like to borrow one in a power outage, please contact admin@miltonvalepark.com. Don’t miss out on Miltonvale Park News and Events – Sign up for regular e-newsletters delivered to your inbox! Email admin@miltonvalepark.com and let us know if you are a resident of the municipality or a neighbour. |
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