The Millbrook Times

Serving Cavan-Monaghan and surrounding communities since 1987

  • COMMENT – January 2024 – What’s Your Resolution?

    I don’t know anyone who makes a long list of New Year’s resolutions anymore.  Why start the year setting yourself up for failure?  I like Jill William’s approach.  Hers is a single, doable goal: eat less and walk more.  It’s hard to argue with that one. Those looking to work on their financial health might…

  • Millbrook Lions Support the Community

    Pictured is Lion Phil Unger providing a donation to Community Care’s Karen Morton and some of the organization’s volunteers. The Millbrook Lions provide a $1,000 donation to the Old Millbrook School EarlyON Child and Family Centre.

  • Budget Discussions Underway

    At last month’s Special Budget Meeting, Council reviewed a presentation of the first draft of the 2024 Operating and Capital Budgets. Based on the preliminary requests, the report indicated that township would require a 7.9% municipal tax rate increase to fund the full Operating & Capital budgets as presented.  This is a substantial reduction from…

  • Council Endorses Increase to Volunteer Firefighters Tax Credit

    At the December 4th meeting, Council voted to support a resolution submitted by the Council of the Municipality of Wawa to boost the volunteer firefighters’ tax credit as a tangible gesture of support for the volunteers who come to the aid of their communities in times of crisis. Established in 2011, the a non-refundable tax…

  • Volunteer Actors needed for 4th Line Theatre’s 2024 Summer Season

    Millbrook, ON… Have you always wanted to act onstage?  Want to be part of an epic outdoor production in your community?  Have you ever wondered how 4th Line productions come to life? Interested in learning new skills and working alongside professional actors, directors and choreographers?  4th Line Theatre is looking for volunteers to perform in…

  • Former Millbrook Correctional Facility Groundwater Investigation

    The latest update on the well testing results of the groundwater at the former Millbrook Correctional Facility were presented at the last Council meetings. These results are carefully watched because the site is so close to the municipal wells.  The wells at this site have been monitored since an investigation prompted by the demolition of…

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.