The Millbrook Times

Serving Cavan-Monaghan and surrounding communities since 1987

  • OLG Makes Third Quarter Gaming Revenue Payments

    Last month, OLG made its third quarter payments to its host municipalities.  Cavan Monaghan received a payment of $85,880 for hosting Shorelines Slots at Kawartha Downs in Fraserville, slightly lower than the first two payments of $112,579 for the second quarter and $109,068 for the first quarter for a total of $307,572 for OLG’s fiscal year to…

  • Mount Pleasant Women’s Institute Brings Back Coffee House Events

    After a two-year hiatus, the popular Women’s Institute Coffee House is back. These events have a long tradition, where the historical venue welcomes local artists to perform at events that unite the community while raising funds for this not-for-profit organizations. They now take place on Sunday afternoons beginning at 2pm beginning with an Open Mic…

  • New Prescription Authority for Ontario Pharmacists

    As of January 1, 2023, Ontario pharmacists are authorized to prescribe medications for 13 minor ailments that include: allergic rhinitis (aka hay fever), oral thrush, dermatitis, cold sores, impetigo, insect bites including ticks, common urinary tract infections, musculoskeletal sprains and strains, among others. Minor ailments are health conditions that can be managed with minimal treatment…

  • Lions’ Breakfast a Big Hit

    Despite snow-covered roads, business for the Lions never let up last Sunday at their monthly breakfast event.  Some quipped that customers came hungry after clearing their driveways.  After serving 30 doz. eggs, supplies were replenished with 9.5 dozen more from local sources. KG

  • Murray Hill – One of our Original Subdivisions

    Located north of the western corner of Stewart Line on Preston Road sits one of the first “subdivisions” in Cavan Monaghan.  A property owned by Owen Murray at 1 Concession 11 in what was previously known as North Monaghan was purchased by the Veterans’ Land Act (VLA) representatives in the late 1940’s, launching the residential…

  • Millbrook U11 Rep Team Performs at Peterborough Liftlock Tournament

    One of the highlights of any minor hockey player is playing in a tournament.  Atom level players ages 10 to 11 have the opportunity to play in a monster tournament just for their division: the Peterborough Atom Liftlock Tournament.  Now in its 63rd year, this tournament welcomed back players from 87 teams after a two…

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.