Common Ground – March 2019
“Lion-like March cometh in, hoarse, with tempestuous breath.” William Dean Howells March always seems to me to be the best and the worst part of winter. Best because it means we are almost done with it and worst because looking out the window there is still snow and ice. The winter of 2019 was…
Millbrook’s Community Care Volunteer New to You Store
Millbrook’s frugal “fashionistas” have a secret they don’t want you to know. The local Community Care office has a fantastic “New to You” store that sells gently used clothing, shoes, and other smaller items. This store is a hidden gem that offers amazing, high-quality finds for bargain hunters, the environmentally conscious, and those who…
East Central Therapy Dogs Deliver Unconditional Love
For over 25 years, East Central Therapy Dog Volunteers and their dogs have been visiting hospital wards, long term care homes and VON Day Centres in Peterborough, Lakefield and Millbrook. They also visit schools including local high schools, Trent University and Fleming College to help students destress at exam time. Last year, their more…
Renewal comes again!
Janus was one of the old Roman gods and he was remarkable because he had two faces and therefore the ability to see into the past and the future. The month of March is very Janus-like: one week we’ll be in spring yet the next we’ll be back to the depths of winter. You…
Local Take Off Pounds Sensibly Chapter (TOPS) Gives from the Heart
Millbrook TOPS members lost weight and wanted to share their success by making a Heart Felt Donation on February 14 to the local food bank. By donating in dollars, the number of pounds the chapter lost in 2018, the goal is to provide others with opportunities for healthier food choices. A Charter Member of…
Meet Gary Boyle with Backyard Astronomy
Gary Boyle will help us gaze up at the skies knowingly once again by sharing his expertise about the wonders of our universe. A seasoned professional, Gary enjoys sharing his considerable knowledge through outreach programs from lectures, columns, newsletters and tv appearances and writes a monthly column for the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada’s…