The ParticipACTION Edition!! Lots of FREE events in June!

(Events take place at the Milton Community Hall, unless noted)

JUNE is the ParticipACTION Community Challenge!

Can Miltonvale Park win PEI’s Most Active Community TWO years in a row… OR… even the Most Active Community in CANADA – which would see Miltonvale Park win $100,000!

The 2026 ParticipACTION Community Challenge presented by Novo Nordisk is back, and this year, it’s more fun with others! The Community Challenge is a national physical activity and sport participation initiative encouraging all people living in Canada to make room to move throughout June. It recognizes Canada’s Most Active Community with a $100,000 prize, and one community in PEI will win $10,000 to support local physical activity and sport initiatives!

There are MANY opportunities to take part – and more ways to help Miltonvale Park win! https://www.participaction.com/programs/community-challenge/

Please attend as many of our FREE events as you would like – and if you are already active in other ways, you can sign up as part of an active group and report this activity. The “active group” category is for folks who walk with family or friends, golf with buddies, or bike ride with a partner, garden with your kids – or any activity that is not held through an organization, and involves at least two people. Sign up with ParticipACTION https://www.participaction.com/signup/ and report throughout the month. PLEASE NOTE: ParticipACTION assigns people to communities according to postal codes, so if you would like to support Miltonvale Park, please register with a Miltonvale Park postal code – The hall’s is C1E 0S7. If you live in Miltonvale Park, but get your mail in Winsloe or Hampshire, and use their postal codes, that might include you in Charlottetown or Hampshire!

Almost ALL the active events will be FREE in June, due to the support from a grant to the Milton Community Hall from ParticipACTION, which is funded by the Government of Canada, the Milton MVPs Project, which is funded by the Government of Prince Edward Island through the PEI Alliance for Mental Well-Being, or the Rural Municipality of Miltonvale Park.

If spaces are limited, Miltonvale Park residents have priority registration.

Weekly Events for JUNE:

MONDAYS

6:30 a.m. Healthy Moves Morning Walk -30 Minutes. Every day in June! Meet at the Confederation Trail parking lot on the North York River Road. Take steps together towards a healthier community.
9 a.m -Exercise class – Join us for different exercise videos on the big screen at the Milton Community Hall. DROP IN. FREE.
10 a.m -Coffee Club – Open to all – Admission by donation of treats or coins.
1 p.m. – 3 p.m. -Garden Green Thumb Hours. Come help in the greenhouse or community garden across from the Milton Hall!
1:30 – BEGINNING June 8. Beginner Line Dancing Classes – FREE. Register with miltoncommunityhall@gmail.com.
5 p.m – Pilates with Emma. FREE for Miltonvale Park residents and $5 for others, if space is available. MiltonMVPs@gmail.com. No class June 15.
6:30 p.m. – Belly Dance with Alika. FREE for Miltonvale Park residents. $5/class for others. New dancers are welcome! No class June 15. MiltonMVPs@gmail.com.

TUESDAYS

6:30 a.m. Healthy Moves Morning Walk -30 Minutes. Every day in June! Meet at the Confederation Trail parking lot on the North York River Road.
YOGA with Leone (Note the times!) FREE For June. -Drop in.
- 7:45 a.m. – Mat Yoga
- 9 a.m. -Chair Yoga
6 p.m. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly). For more information, contact Joyce at 902-368-2055.
7:15 p.m. Pilates with Props with Kat. FREE. Register with miltoncommunityhall@gmail.com.

WEDNESDAYS

6:30 a.m. Healthy Moves Morning Walk -30 Minutes. Every day in June! Meet at the Confederation Trail parking lot on the North York River Road.
9 a.m. -Drop-in Seniors Fitness Class with Michele. FREE for June!
4-4:45 p.m -Drop-in Happy Dance with Sylvie. FREE for JUNE! Contact MiltonMVPs@gmail.com if you have any questions.
5:30 p.m Drop-in Zumba with Natalia – FREE for June! For more information, contact MiltonMVPS@gmail.com.

THURSDAYS

6:30 a.m. Healthy Moves Morning Walk -30 Minutes. Every day in June! Meet at the Confederation Trail parking lot on the North York River Road.
9 a.m. -Tai Chi with Harmony Wagner – 9 a.m. FREE. Yang style Cheng Man-Ching’s 37 (adapted from the original 108). Register with admin@miltonvalepark.com
10 a.m.-12 -Garden Green Thumbs – Meet at the Community Garden
11 -11:50 a.m. Zumba Gold with Natalia. Dance fitness for the young at heart! FREE. Drop in!
6:15 p.m. Walk with the W.I. Meet at North Rustico’s Seawalk Park (behind Fisherman’s Wharf) and then… off to Nancy’s House for ice cream! Everyone welcome. Questions? Email NorthMiltonWI@gmail.com. Car pooling can likely be arranged!
7 p.m. Card Parties – (Auction) $4 throughout June -September, beginning June 4.

FRIDAYS

6:30 a.m. Healthy Moves Morning Walk -30 Minutes. Every day in June! Meet at the Confederation Trail parking lot on the North York River Road.
7:45 a.m. – Mat yoga -Contact LightLivingWithLeone@gmail.com for information on Friday classes
9 am for Yoga on the Chair. Contact LightLivingWithLeone@gmail.com for information on Friday classes.
9 a.m. -Exercise class – Join us for different exercise videos on the big screen at the Milton Community Hall. DROP IN. FREE.
10 a.m. Coffee Club – Drop in for coffee, tea, treats and conversation.
7 p.m. – Friday, June 5 -Dance to the music of Grant Pye. Line Dancers welcome. FREE. Register at admin@miltonvalepark.com
7 p.m. – Friday, June 12 – Come Try Square Dancing with Christine. All ages welcome. FREE. Register at admin@miltonvalepark.com.

SATURDAY

6:30 a.m. Healthy Moves Morning Walk -30 Minutes. Every day in June! Meet at the Confederation Trail parking lot on the North York River Road.

SUNDAY

6:30 a.m. Healthy Moves Morning Walk -30 Minutes. Every day in June! Meet at the Confederation Trail parking lot on the North York River Road.

Watch for other events in the planning stages – Kite Day at the Park – a swim at the CARI Pool (hopefully the June 13-14 weekend), bicycle meet ups on the Confederation Trail (If you are interested in cycling, please email GardenatMVP@gmail.com).

ALL MONTH LONG – The Virtual Walk to Milton – this year in Saskatchewan- and the Walk More than the Mayor Contest return. Can you outwalk Mayor Hal Parker for the Month? Can we collectively walk to Saskatchewan? Track your steps and send them in – either by email to miltonvalepark.staff@gmail.com or complete a survey approximately weekly, throughout the month, using these links

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MVPWalk1

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MVPWalk2

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MVPWalk3

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MVPWalk4

PICKLEBALL at the Miltonvale Community Park, 413 Sleepy Hollow Road.

For more details or to join the Miltonvale Park Pickleball Group, please contact MiltonvalePickleballClub@gmail.com.
Schedule for Summer 2026

Sunday: 10 a.m.- 12 noon – Advanced Play

& 1- 3 p.m. – Open Play

Monday: 6-8 p.m. – Open Play

Tuesday: 9-11 a.m. – Open Play

& 6-8 p.m. – League Play

Wednesday: 6-8 p.m. – Open/Beginner Play (shared)

Thursday: 9-11 a.m. – Open Play

& 6-8 p.m. – Advanced Play

Friday: 6-8 p.m. – Open Play

Saturday: 9-11 a.m. – Open Play

& 1-3 p.m. – Beginner Play

Miltonvale Park passed a Pickleball Policy in late 2025. The policy hopes to provide fair and organized access to the pickleball courts located at Milton Community Park, ensuring that courts are available for both casual users and organized play. The policy mentions pre-booking the courts, and while we are still organizing a system for that, for now, you can email miltonvalepark.staff@gmail.com. Read the policy here: https://miltonvalepark.com/miltonvale-park-pickleball-policy/

The Softball Field at the Park has also been booked for organized play during the following times: Monday -Thursday evenings from 6-8 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

OTHER EVENTS:

Sunday, May 31 – Deadline to buy 50-50 tickets for the Milton Community Hall 50-50 Draw. Drop by the hall or e-transfer $3 or $5/2 tickets to miltoncommunityhall@gmail.com. Congratulations to the latest winner, Debbie Ramsay, who won $77.50 in the May 16th draw. Lottery license 17463.

Summer Card Parties – Thursdays at 7 p.m. beginning on June 4. Admission $4. Drop in to play Auction.

Thursday, June 4 – at 7 p.m., if required, Planning Board. Please RSVP to admin@miltonvalepark.com.

Friday, June 5 – Dance at 7 p.m. with live music provided by Grant Pye. Line dancers welcome. FREE. Please RSVP to admin@miltonvalepark.com.

Wednesday, June 10, from 7-8:30 p.m. Candlelight Yin Yoga with Leone. FREE. Please RSVP to miltoncommunityhall@gmail.com. Miltonvale Park residents have priority registration until June 3; others will be confirmed after then.

Friday, June 12 – DEADLINE to nominate a Miltonvale Park resident for Volunteer of the Year, and to nominate a non-resident for our Good Neighbour Award. For more information, visit the Municipal Office at Milton Community Hall or https://miltonvalepark.com/for-residents/volunteer-recognition-award/.

Friday, June 12 at 7 p.m. Come Try Square Dancing with Christine. All ages welcome. FREE. Register at admin@miltonvalepark.com.

SOLD OUT – Monday, June 15 – PEI Mutual Festival of Small Halls – 7:30 p.m. Field of Folk – $30 ! “Fields of Folk” with Logan Richard, JD Crosstown, and Emily Dubois (with Gammons and Knorr).

NEW -Tuesday, June 16 – at 1 p.m. Sourdough Presentation with home economist, Margaret Prouse. Free for Miltonvale Park residents and by donation for others. Please register with admin@miltonvalepark.com. Funded in part by the Government of Canada through the New Horizons for Seniors Program. Part of the Always Time for Something New Project.

Wednesday, June 17 -Municipal Council Meeting – 7 p.m. Please RSVP to admin@miltonvalepark.com if you plan to attend this meeting. Council meetings are open to the public to observe.

Saturday, June 20 from 12- 4 pm. CAR SHOW –Miltonvale Park presents the 4th annual car show on the Father’s Day Weekend. Proceeds to support the Food Bank. Bring interesting cars, trucks, motorcycles and tractors!

The show takes place from 12 noon -4 p.m. Saturday, June 20 at CMP, 2744 North York River Road in Milton Station, PEI. Live music with Crow Black Chicken and John MacAllar. Canteen. Bring the whole family! The rain date is Sunday, June 21.

Admission is $5 person or $10/family. Car registration is at 11 a.m. $20/vehicle or can be done online by June 18 for $15/vehicle. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MVPCar26

NEW -Wednesday, July 1 from 11:30 – 2:30 p.m. Canada Day Celebration – Miltonvale Community Park (413 Sleepy Hollow Road) -Join neighbours and friends at the Park (rain location -Milton Community Hall) for music with Bryson Guptill and John MacAllar, a free BBQ and Canada Day Cake, as well as a bouncy castle and games. The North River Fire Department will have a display and Fire Smart information will be available.

NOTES:

COMMUNITY GARDEN UPDATE – Do you want to be involved in the Community Garden this year? It is not too late… Please sign up here – https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Garden26

The main garden is across from the Milton Community Hall and there is a smaller garden at the Miltonvale Community Park. Ryan is going to oversee the garden again this year and we have just hired a student who is also going to help with the garden and office tasks.

Miltonvale Park intends to update its Emergency Planning information. Please watch for a community survey coming soon!

SURVEY on FOOD SECURITY – PEI residents aged 18 and over are invited to take part in a survey on livelihoods and food security in PEI. The survey takes about 10 minutes to complete, includes 24 questions, and does not collect identifying information. Participants can also enter a weekly draw for a $25 Sobeys gift card, while helping support research on food security challenges across PEI communities. https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=9KUeeE99lUaXGGaCg81bvlubXWaVQSlAm5SlRbY9Pc9URUhPMTJMVDNRUEFRV00wMzZWUFhENFhPUy4u&origin=QRCode&route=shorturl

Miltonvale Community Park – The park is not yet staffed regularly. Please contact admin@miltonvalepark.com, 902-368-3090 or 902-213-0597. Please do not drive vehicles on the paved trail.

Reminder – There are books and puzzles to borrow in the lobby at the Milton Community Hall.

Municipal Elections – November 2, 2026 – Check here to learn more -and come watch a municipal council meeting in action! https://peimunicipalelections.ca/

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.

Miltonvale Park offers a child bursary, low-flow toilet rebates and rebates for high-efficiency washers and low-flow showerheads to its residents. https://miltonvalepark.com/for-residents/rebates-forms/

Resources at your fingertips! Did you check out the new 211 PEI Website, which is a great resource of helpful information. pe.211.ca

Seeking Talent for a Community Variety Show! – We are looking for you to share with us your talent – whether it’s music, comedy, poetry, acting, juggling, step dancing or anything else that can be shared on the stage. We are planning for a Community Variety Show on November 13th and 14th, with a technical rehearsal on October 24th. Please contact roddjb@gmail.com and cote.marylynn@gmail.com if you are interested in performing

PEI Rural Beautification Society https://www.peirbs.ca/ has an annual competition. Miltonvale Park encourages its residents to review the competition booklet and enter one of their many categories. Miltonvale Park won the 2025 Community Spirit People’s Choice Award and 1st place in the Community Vegetable Garden, and hopes to enter again!

TechNTalk sessions return to support older Islanders with digital literacy skills

Free information and technology sessions aimed at empowering older Islanders to learn more about their technological devices returns for a third year, starting next month.

TechNTalk sessions will be offered across the province from June until October. At each TechNTalk session, older adults (55 years and over) will receive a short presentation about technology, followed by one-on-one support from volunteers. The sessions focus on everyday technology like cellphones, tablets, and laptops as well as tips on using social media and the internet.

“TechNTalk is a great way for older adults to build confidence with everyday technology and stay connected with the people and services that matter most to them,” said Minister of Social Development and Seniors Barb Ramsay. “These sessions offer a friendly, supportive space to learn new skills, ask questions and share experiences. I encourage everyone to register for a session in a community near them.”

To register for yourself, or on behalf of someone, contact the TechNTalk Program Coordinator at 902-218-2051 or seniors@gov.pe.ca.

The department is also seeking student volunteers for the sessions. For any high school and post-secondary students who are interested in learning more about this volunteer opportunity, please contact the TechNTalk Program Coordinator at 902-218-2051 or seniors@gov.pe.ca.

TechNTalk Sessions Schedule

Thursday, June 25 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in Souris at the Souris Library (75 Main Street, Souris)
Friday, June 26 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in Summerside at the St. Eleanor’s Lions Club (121 East Drive, Summerside)
Tuesday, June 30 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in Montague at the Rural Action Centre (540 Main Street, Montague)
Monday, July 6 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in West Covehead at the North Shore Community Centre (2120 W. Covehead Road, West Covehead)
Monday, July 6 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in North Rustico at the Star of the Sea Seniors Club (11 Sunrise Court, North Rustico)
Friday, July 10 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in Kinkora at the Kinkora Community Centre (45 Anderson Road, Kinkora)
Friday, July 10 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in Borden-Carleton at the Borden-Carleton Legion (240 Main Street, Borden-Carleton)
Friday, July 17 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in Charlottetown at the Charlottetown Library Learning Centre (97 Queen Street, Charlottetown)
Friday, July 17 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in Cornwall at the Town of Cornwall (15 Mercedes Drive, Cornwall)
Friday, July 24 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in Montague at the Rural Action Centre (540 Main Street, Montague)
Friday, July 24 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in Mount Stewart at the Mount Stewart Town Hall (87 South Main Street, Mount Stewart)
Thursday, August 6 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in O’Leary at The Willows Community Care Residence (13 Royal Avenue, O’Leary)
Friday, August 14 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in Tignish at the Centre Acadien de Prince-Ouest (119 Deblois Road, Tignish)
Friday, August 14 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in Alberton at the Alberton Public Library (11 Railway Street, Alberton)
Tuesday, August 25 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in Summerside at the Summerside Library (57 Central Street, Summerside)
Friday, August 28 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in Stratford at the Stratford Town Hall (234 Shakespeare Drive, Stratford)
Friday, September 4 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in Charlottetown at the Hillsborough Park Community Centre (199 Patterson Drive, Charlottetown)
Tuesday, September 29 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in Summerside at the St. Eleanor’s Lions Club (121 East Drive, Summerside)
Tuesday, October 27 from 10:00 a.m. to 12 p.m. in Charlottetown at the Charlottetown Library Learning Centre (97 Queen Street, Charlottetown)

Thursday, October 29 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in Montague at the Rural Action Centre (540 Main Street, Montague)

Miltonvale Park and Milton Community Hall – May 29, 2026 -ParticipACTION!!

TechNTalk sessions return to support older Islanders with digital literacy skills