Cavan Art Gallery Student’s Artwork featured on Magazine Cover
The cover of the 2018 edition of Rapport magazine, a Journal of the Ontario History and Social Science Teachers Association, was created by grade 10 Thomas A Stewart Secondary School (TASS) student Lacey Todd. The daughter of former Millbrook Councillor and Millbrook Times Publisher, Lynda Todd, Lacey is currently studying in the Integrated Arts…
Find Local Expertise at the Millbrook Garden Club
As the days begin to stretch a bit and the Christmas décor is safely stashed away for another season, it’s natural for the gardener to look longingly out the window, envisioning a new look for the garden, showcasing one of the latest cultivars that promise to flourish in all garden conditions. You needn’t daydream…
Community Care Volunteer Spotlight – Susan Streefland
Millbrook’s Volunteer of the Year, Susan Streefland keeps extremely busy in her retirement by helping others and volunteering with Community Care. As Susan explains, “I enjoy being involved in the community. There is so much satisfaction from helping others. As well, I get to work with amazing people such as Karen Morton of Community…
What’s on the Horizon for 2019?
With the dawn of 2019 upon us, I pulled out four healthcare themes from the past year that I think will have a significant impact moving forward. These four themes were partially chosen because they relate to an important Canadian policy change that could be on the near horizon. Combination therapies When looking at…
Starting with Food – Everyone has a story to tell
Food. Glorious Food! That’s the theme for the annual afternoon get-together at the Millbrook Manor this January, hosted jointly by the Manor and the Historical Society. The focus, as always, is on stories – memories and anecdotes shared over coffee, tea and goodies in the Manor Common Room. The stories this time around are…
Let’s Take the Plunge
Christmas Day is over, but for Christians, the celebration is truly just beginning. The Good News of God’s presence in the world is a miracle. We have stories of the wonder of creation that take our breath away. Whether it’s a beautiful snow-covered landscape sparkling in the sun, or the sacredness of holding a…