A Time to Give Thanks
At the funeral of his father David, Steve Brackenridge told the parable of the sower from the book of Matthew. In the story, some of the seeds are stolen by birds, some fall on…
Letter to the Editor
Community Builder The first week of October is National Newspaper Week. In this current crisis of community newspapers falling by the wayside, dropped by the corporations that own the chains, and smothered by social…
Remembering Dave Brackenridge
Another month and another blow to the community as we mark the passing of another local hero. On Thursday Sept 28th, David Brackenridge passed away suddenly at the age of 79. After graduating from…
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
It’s the six-letter word that strikes terror into the heart. It’s time to shed some light on some of the current statistics on breast cancer, which is the most common cancer faced by women…
Clarke’s Café Staff say Goodbye and Hello
Clarke’s Café closed its doors last weekend and a new venture will take over in the coming weeks. As staff at the café said their fond farewells to the customers, they also announced that…
Millbrook Community Care Delivers With Our Support
Community Care is an organization developed to support the health and well-being of seniors and adults with physical challenges live independently in their home. t provides a wide range of services to help them…
A Time to Give Thanks
At the funeral of his father David, Steve Brackenridge told the parable of the sower from the book of Matthew. In the story, some of the seeds are stolen by birds, some fall on rocks where they cannot grow, others grow so quickly they perish in the sun, while others are choked out by weeds. …
Letter to the Editor
Community Builder The first week of October is National Newspaper Week. In this current crisis of community newspapers falling by the wayside, dropped by the corporations that own the chains, and smothered by social media greed, we are so incredibly fortunate to have the Millbrook Times. It provides us with reports of local happenings, municipal…
Remembering Dave Brackenridge
Another month and another blow to the community as we mark the passing of another local hero. On Thursday Sept 28th, David Brackenridge passed away suddenly at the age of 79. After graduating from the University of Guelph in 1966 with a B.Sc. in Agriculture from Guelph he began his career working for Canada Packers…
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
It’s the six-letter word that strikes terror into the heart. It’s time to shed some light on some of the current statistics on breast cancer, which is the most common cancer faced by women in Canada. Today 85% of people diagnosed with breast cancer have no family history of the disease, but those with a…
Clarke’s Café Staff say Goodbye and Hello
Clarke’s Café closed its doors last weekend and a new venture will take over in the coming weeks. As staff at the café said their fond farewells to the customers, they also announced that four of them will continue to operate a café operating out of Champion’s Diner and Pizzeria located at 1451 Hwy 7A…
Millbrook Community Care Delivers With Our Support
Community Care is an organization developed to support the health and well-being of seniors and adults with physical challenges live independently in their home. t provides a wide range of services to help them maintain their independence and dignity. The Millbrook branch of Community Care operates under the umbrella of Community Care Peterborough, which is…
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.