(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 August 5 is Water Week. Special activities take place from 12-1:30, Engineering Day will take place on Thursday, Aug. 8 and the week ends with a pool party on Friday. The tennis/pickleball court is playable, but still needs some tweaking at some point. We ask that people stay off the basketball court until it is lined, which will hopefully happen tomorrow. 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!
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.
The Milton MVPs Project is hosting a toy drive to create a small toy library for residents. Register your address at MiltonMVPs@gmail.com for porch/driveway pickup on Friday, August 9 or drop new or gently used toys at the Milton Community Hall.
Drag Brunch – Saturday, August 10 -postponed. Watch for a new date.
NEW – Sunday, August 10 – Movie 6:30 -The Grand Seduction – The small harbor of Tickle Cove is in dire need of a doctor so that the town can land a contract to secure a factory which will save the town from financial ruin. Village resident Murray French (Gleeson) leads the search, and when he finds Dr. Paul Lewis (Kitsch) he employs – along with the whole town – tactics to seduce the doctor to stay permanently. Free for Miltonvale Park Residents and by donation for others. RSVP to admin@miltonvalepark.com or 902-368-3090. Miltonvale Park in the Movies.
NEW – Resourceful Home Owner Series – starts Monday, August 12 at 6:30-8 p.m. until late October at the Milton Community Hall. Learn skills essential for maintaining your home. The series is FREE for Miltonvale Park residents, and by donation of others. Register at MiltonMVPs@gmail.com
(New Start Date!) Youth (Grades 5-9) – Draw What You See Art classes on Wednesday evenings in August from 5:30-7:30, beginning August 14, 21, 28 & Sept. 4 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 15 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 16. Tickets are $3 or 2/$5. License #16921. Congratulations to Debbie Ramsay who took home $179.50 in the July 32st draw! Thanks to all for your support!
No Movie on Sunday August 18 due to a booking at the hall.
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 902-368-3090 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 is “A Grand Seduction.” Please RSVP to admin@miltonvalepark.com or 902-368-3090 by noon on August 26. Miltonvale Park in the Movies.
NEW – Wednesday, August 28 7 p.m. at the Milton Community Hall -Book Launch –Meet writer Ken Williams and Illustrator Steve Giddings for a signed copy of the children’s book We Were All Together.
NEW – TENTATIVE DATE – Bus Tour Watch for details – Miltonvale Park received word yesterday that funding from the PEI Seniors’ Secretariat will support a bus trip to North Cape, the Stomping Tom Center, Backwoods Burger and Kool Breeze Farm. Staff are working on details, but are tentatively looking at Thurs. August 29.
NEW – Save the date! – Garden Feast – Saturday, August 31. The group Pass the Salt has offered to host a fundraising supper at the Milton Community Hall on Saturday, August 31 in support of the Community Garden. More details to come!
Dance and the Culture Behind – Youth and Adult Dance – “Come Try” Class on Monday, Sept. 9 from 6-7 p.m. MiltonMVPs@gmail.com
NEW – Pole Walking Club 1 –- Four week walking group – The 1st class will be held on Wednesday, September 11 from 10:30 am-12 pm, at the Milton Community Hall, with a 2nd class on Wednesday, September 18 from10:30 am-12 pm at the at Miltonvale Community Park. Free for Miltonvale Park residents, By donation for others. Register with Peggy at MiltonMVPs@gmail.com. Spaces are limited. Currently there are no spaces left for non-residents, but spots are being held for residents for a few more days. Non-residents can email to be added to a waiting list for the next series.
NEW – FREE for residents 55+ – 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, and Miltonvale Park residents who are 55+ are FREE! If residents would like to attend, please RSVP to admin@miltonvalepark.com as soon as possible.
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! Miltonvale Park in the Movies.
The regular Monday afternoon Line Dancing also returns on September 16.
Knitting Basics with Stella – Thursdays in September 6-7 p.m. Register at MiltonMVPs@gmail.com
NEW – North Milton Women’s Institute will reorganize on the evening of Monday September 9. All women in the area are welcome to attend.
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. 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.
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. Classes return to a weekly schedule in September.
Pickleball at the Park – Individual activity – any time, at the park – or join the group who plays there regularly on their scheduled times. There is a tournament scheduled at the park on Saturday, August 10.
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
Garden – The Community Garden across the road from the hall is producing! So far radish, lettuce, zucchini, cucumbers and spinach have been available. When produce is picked, it is put in coolers at the community mailboxes at the hall and notification is put on Facebook, including the Miltonvale Park Residents private group.
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.