Smile! (again)
This year, the Tim Horton’s annul Cookie Campaign runs this week, from May 1st to 7th. For the second year in a row, the Peterborough locations have decided to donate the proceeds of this…
EarlyON Centre Seeks Help to Create Shade Structure
At the May 1st Council meeting, EarlyON Centre’s Managing Director Nancy Hurley explained the role of this critical family resource in our community. Its mandate is to support early learning and development, engage parents…
Ticks Are Back – and so is the Risk of Lyme Disease
Taking a hike is good for both physical and mental health, but along with that feeling of well-being might come a microscopic predator that could turn that effort into something that threatens rather…
Preschooler Play to Discover at the Millbrook EarlyON Family Centre
This spring, The Old Millbrook School is offering a unique program. This program will be open to children turning 4 this calendar year, 4 year olds and 5 year olds and their parent or…
Otonabee Conservation releases its 2023 Watershed Report Card
The latest set of Conservation Authority Watershed Report Cards were released across the province on March 22nd to coincide with World Water Day. Every five years, Conservation Authorities report on four resource categories: surface…
Bill Slavin Launches New Graphic Novel Series
This month marks a new beginning for our local award-winning children’s book illustrator and author, Bill Slavin. On Sunday he attended the Toronto Comic Arts Festival for the launch of his new graphic novel,…
Smile! (again)
This year, the Tim Horton’s annul Cookie Campaign runs this week, from May 1st to 7th. For the second year in a row, the Peterborough locations have decided to donate the proceeds of this campaign to Community Care organizations across the Peterborough region. This means when you purchase a chocolate chunk Smile Cookie for $1.50…
EarlyON Centre Seeks Help to Create Shade Structure
At the May 1st Council meeting, EarlyON Centre’s Managing Director Nancy Hurley explained the role of this critical family resource in our community. Its mandate is to support early learning and development, engage parents and caregivers and help them make connections in the community. It takes a community-directed approach, providing accessible programs, services, and resources…
Ticks Are Back – and so is the Risk of Lyme Disease
Taking a hike is good for both physical and mental health, but along with that feeling of well-being might come a microscopic predator that could turn that effort into something that threatens rather than boosts your health. In woodlands, tall grasses and hiking trails across Ontario lie Black-legged ticks. These parasitic organisms feed on…
Preschooler Play to Discover at the Millbrook EarlyON Family Centre
This spring, The Old Millbrook School is offering a unique program. This program will be open to children turning 4 this calendar year, 4 year olds and 5 year olds and their parent or caregiver. Preschoolers are invited to join us on Friday mornings from 9:30am – 11:00am for our “Play to Discover” Program. Each…
Otonabee Conservation releases its 2023 Watershed Report Card
The latest set of Conservation Authority Watershed Report Cards were released across the province on March 22nd to coincide with World Water Day. Every five years, Conservation Authorities report on four resource categories: surface water quality, forest conditions, groundwater quality, and wetland cover. The 2023 Otonabee Conservation Report indicates that the state of natural resources…
Bill Slavin Launches New Graphic Novel Series
This month marks a new beginning for our local award-winning children’s book illustrator and author, Bill Slavin. On Sunday he attended the Toronto Comic Arts Festival for the launch of his new graphic novel, “Secrets of Jarrow”. It is the first in a trilogy featuring a young hero, Mordecai Crow. Set in the year 2103,…
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.