The Millbrook Times

Serving Cavan-Monaghan and surrounding communities since 1987

  • New Retail Store Brings Unique Style to Millbrook

    Cavan-Monaghan residents Phil Raby and Anna Rodrigues have opened a new shop in Millbrook, offering retro-inspired furnishings and gifts influenced by mid-20th century designs and aesthetics. Festoon is the second retail outlet for the partners.  The original Festoon based on the same concept was located in Toronto in the trendy Leslieville area on Queen Street…

  • THEY’RE OFF: Four Candidates Competing in Local Federal Election Campaign

    The riding of Haliburton—Kawartha Lakes—Brock includes the City of Kawartha Lakes, Cavan-Monaghan Township, Haliburton County and the Township of Brock. With a population of 113,956, Haliburton—Kawartha Lakes—Brock has a prominent number of seniors who make up nearly 26 per cent of the population, according to the latest census. The average age in this riding is…

  • Corks and Boards Helps Hosts Create Tasty Celebrations

      Millbrook family business launched last October by the Greer family as they were contemplating their move to Millbrook.  Steve and his wife Avril were retiring, and their daughter Ashely was on maternity leave, so it seemed like a lot of free time was looming in their future.  How to fill it?  Their answer was…

  • New Name, New Owners for Bethany Restaurant

    Coaches Restaurant, located on the main street of Bethany, has recently changed ownership and rebranded themselves with the new name of Champions Restaurant. The business was launched by two principal partners Mittal Patel and Chirag Patel.  Both partners in the new business originate from India, but their restaurant experience was acquired in the golden horseshoe…

  • August Farmers’ Market

    Saskia Tompkins treated shoppers at the August Farmers’ Market to tunes from her unique instrument, a nyckelharpa.  This traditional Swedish instrument is one of many on which this talented musician is proficient.  She is best known for other stringed instruments, including the violin, fiddle and cello.  This classically trained British musician and actor moved to…

  • Our Local National Tree

    As we head into September, I would like to profile our most iconic native tree, the national tree of Canada, our beloved sugar maple (Acer saccharum). There is only a faint hint of the colourful changes to come as I write this at the end of August, but you can see a few trees here…

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.