The Millbrook Times

Serving Cavan-Monaghan and surrounding communities since 1987

  • Rev. Peter Mills with his children Laura, Tim and Joel Retirement Party

    What a fun-filled time we had singing Christmas music accompanied by guitar, a multi-combo instrument and piano! A rollicking rendition of “The Lighthouse Keeper’s Daughter” was performed by the Cavan Players; in a second hilarious skit, Ted Hodgkinson and Phillip Winslow, portrayed themselves as two buddies fishing at Tidewater Wharf in New Brunswick, in the…

  • Township Donates to Millbrook & District Foodshare

    At the last Council meeting in December, Council demonstrated some holiday spirit with a $2500 donation to the Millbrook and District Foodshare, accepted by the organization’s President Tamara Easto.  Food insecurity is a growing risk everywhere, fueled by rising food costs.  In 2021 the organization distributed 39 hampers, but this year the number rose to…

  • Millbrook Dental Centre Offers Day of Free Dental Care

    Pictured in the back row from left to right are Millbrook Dental staff Chantelle, Stacey, Alex, Brianna and Melissa with Dr. Lee, Carrie and Heather in front.  Last month the clinic hosted their first annual free dental care day to give back to the community.  Participants were grateful for the opportunity to see a local…

  • Sandwich Sisters Making a Difference 

    At the beginning of the COVID pandemic, the dining rooms of shelters across the province closed to meet public health regulations.  These restrictions limited the shelters’ clientele to a regular food supply, and prompted two women in the Beaches are of Toronto to launch a volunteer profram providing sandwiches to shelters across the city.  They…

  • Millbrook Grade 6 Students ask: Who is Jason Salo?

    On November 8 and 9th, 2023, a veteran named Jason Salo visited Millbrook South Cavan School. He met with each grade over two days, allowing him to speak with smaller groups of students. He explained that while in the war he was a Counterintelligence Investigator and a CF Air Marshall. Some interesting facts are that…

  • Cavan Public Works Operation Centre is Open for Business

    Last week, Public Works staff celebrated the official opening of the new Operation Centre located at 1470 County Rd. 10.  A township works depot has operated here for many years and rejuvenation of the previous facility was long overdue.  Growth in the community also created a need for additional space, which allowed the township to…

North Cavan Public School Families chose to celebrate the season at the CMCC last month. For several hours during the evening of December 5th, they took over the facility with a wide variety of activities organized by the parents of their local School Council. These students embraced the event, choosing their own unique Christmas wardrobes and accessories to reflect their festive spirit.

January 2026

Community Events January 2026

Township Budget Meetings:  Thursday, January 15th at 1pm and 5 pm at the Council Chambers or stream online at www.cavanmonaghan.net/agenda. 

Lions’ Breakfast: Sunday, January 25th from 8:30 until noon at the Lions’ Den, at the corner of Larmer Line and Cty Rd. 10. Bacon and eggs, hash browns, peameal bacon, baked beans, toast and jam, fruit salad, beverages. Adults $12.50, kids 6-12 $8, kids under 6 eat free. 

Tea at Two: Wednesday, January 28th at 2:00 pm. at Bethany United Church. Speaker from Youth Emergency Shelter in Peterborough.  Donations welcomed. Wish list on their website www.yesshelter.ca Light Refreshments served.

‘Remember when THAT happened?  Thursday, January 29, 1-3 pm at the Millbrook branch of Cavan Monaghan Libraries, Old Millbrook School.  Join the Historical Society for a Lunch & Learn, as we explore how to capture some of the local stories that give colour and texture to this place where we live.  Come and tell a few tales or just listen in.  Free, and fun!  Info: millbrookcavanhs.org

Millbrook Community Choir: Mondays, 7-9 pm, at Centreville-Harmony Church, Zion Line at County Rd. 28, just south of the roundabout.  All voices welcome!  For information, email millbrookcommunitychoir@gmail.com. 

Monthly Sing-along:  Wednesdays from 7 to 8pm at St Thomas’ Anglican Church, 16 Centre Street, Millbrook. All welcome!  Just bring yourself and your voice!  The aim is to have fun! Decaff-coffee/herbal tea/cookies and conversation following in the parish hall. For more information please contact Rhonda Smith at rhondasmithbes@nexicom.net

Take Off Pounds Sensibly: Every Thursday at St. Thomas Anglican Church in Millbrook.  Weigh in at 4:15 – 4:30pm, meeting begins at 4:30pm.  Parking is available behind the church off Manor Drive.  For more information, call Lou at 705-944-5812 or email bluemoons@nexicom.net

Community Care events:

Monthly Blood Pressure Clinic: Tuesday Jan. 20th at 11 am at the Cavan Monaghan Community Centre, Wednesday, Wed. Jan 21st at 10 am at the Millbrook Manor and at 12:30 at the Millbrook Legion.

January Luncheon:  Thursday, Jan. 15th at noon at the Millbrook Legion. Tickets $20, speaker Guide Dog Tales.    

Tai Chi (beginners)*: Mondays and Thursdays except the 3rd Thursday of the month at 9:30 am* New season, call to pre-register at 705-932-2011.

Tai Chi*: Mondays and Thursdays except the 3rd Thursday of the month at 10:30 am*

Bid Euchre: Mondays at 1pm. 

Line Dancing*: Tuesdays at 10 am*

Walking Group: Tuesdays at 10 am at the CMCC

Coffee and Conversation: 10:45 at the CMCC

Mat Stretch and Strengthen: Tuesday at noon 

Gentle Chair Stretch: Wednesdays 9 am

Coffee and Conversation: Wednesdays at 9:45

Bodies in Balance: Wednesdays at 10 am 

Advanced Cardio & Weights: Wednesdays at 11 am 

Zumba Gold: Fridays at 10:30 am at the CMCC

Zumba Gold & Body Training: Fridays at 11:45 am at the Millbrook Manor.

*pre-registration required- call 705-932-2011. 

Crafts and Conversation: Fridays at 1pm. 

Unless otherwise noted, all Community Care events take place at St. Thomas Anglican Church, 16 Centre St., Millbrook

Royal Canadian Legion Branch 402, Millbrook:

Luncheon: Friday, Jan 9th  and 23rd 11:30 to 1:30 pm.  Menue TBD. 

Coffee Club: Tuesdays from 8:30 to 10:30.  Come and enjoy a morning of comradeship. Coffee, tea and muffins, $2.  Everyone welcome.

Euchre: Wednesdays at 1pm   

Dart League:  Wednesdays register at 7:30pm, play at 8 pm, $5 per person, everyone welcome!

Activities – Children & Youth

EarlyON Family Centre Programs:  offered at the Old Millbrook School, 1 Dufferin St., Millbrook

Mondays: Music and Movement from 10 am to 11 am on the 2nd floor offering songs, dances and instruments to get youngsters moving. 

Open Gym at 12:30 pm for infants up to 18 months.

Tuesdays and Thursdays: Stay and Play, 9am to 1:30 pm.

Wednesdays: Infant Stay and Plan 11am to 2pm for play based drop-in program for infants up to 12 months old. 

Sundays: Stay and Play from 9:30 am until noon for children up to six years old.