New Residents
Pictured is local celebrity Rufus with his trainer Mark Hamblin. A twelve-year-old Old English Bulldog, Rufus has experienced mobility challenges since his knee surgery ( we feel for you!) and as a result, has put on a few extra pounds, further exacerbating this problem. A lover of fresh air and the outdoors, Rufus is…
Next Farmers’ Market Sunday July 28
A perfect summer day greeted shoppers last Sunday at our third market of the season. People were clearly enjoying themselves, wandering the stalls, sampling some of the local products and picking up fresh produce. While the late arrival of warmer, dryer weather delayed strawberry season for many local growers, we were lucky to have…
Millbrook South Cavan School Pen Pal Initiative a Hit with Centennial Place Residents
In May, Millbrook South Cavan Grade two teacher Carolyn Rumble decided to bring some context to her letter-writing teaching unit, and asked her class to reach out to the school’s elder neighbours across the street. Students embraced the task, writing letters that posed questions that were on their mind and provided some personal details…
Artisanal Chicken Producer Joins Millbrook Market Vendors
Four years ago when the Artisanal poultry program began, Gary and his family got on board. They now produce 1200 birds a year, processing 100 each week during the warm weather to ensure a steady supply of fresh meat at their farm located in Douro Dummer. The Fenton family raises two breeds of birds,…
Sensory Sensitive Fridays at the Family Centre
New to the family centre is a monthly Drop-in specifically for families and children who experience sensory processing challenges. Sensory Sensitive Fridays will be offered the third Friday of each month from 9:00am – 11:30am. All families are welcome to our usual Drop-in days. We do, however, realize that we need to also offer…