Coming Soon – A New Local Food Network
As farmers’ markets everywhere scramble to find safe new ways of operating during the current pandemic, one model in particular appears to be gaining traction in this region and elsewhere. Originally popularized in Finland several years ago, the REKO (meaning fair consumption) model directly connects food producers and consumers using a closed Facebook group. …
Letters to the Editor – May 2020
Since the fall, we have not been allowed to put our recycling into the blue recycling bags which kept the items off the roads and out of the ditches. Now our street is lined with recycling debris and ditches are collecting content that is blowing out of our blue boxes. On top of the…
Millbrook Farmers’ Market Update – May 2020
As of press time, the opening of the Millbrook Farmers’ Market continues to be postponed. We are currently awaiting additional information from Peterborough Public Health, the agency that oversees and regulates farmers’ markets. Under provincial COVID-19 directives, farmers’ markets are considered an essential service and our local health unit (PPH) has affirmed that they…
4th Line Theatre Delays Opening and Launches Live Stream Events in May
On Monday evening, 4th Line Theatre’s Board of Directors took the difficult decision to postpone the production of their July play, The Great Shadow, to the 2021 season. A decision about the August production of Wishful Seeing will be taken later this month when provincial timelines for larger gatherings become clear. In the meantime,…
Mountain Biking Has Changed
My life as a mountain biker began back in the early-nineties. I was 15, had my first job and first real taste of disposable income. Somehow, I managed not to blow a few consecutive pay cheques and saved a little extra to buy something decent. It was a Specialized Rock Hopper FS, notable at…
Baxter Creek Golf Club Eagerly Awaits the Start of the Season
If you think you are frustrated with the delay in the golf season – imagine what it feels like for Baxter Creek owners and staff who would normally be welcoming back customers this week to dust off their game on the fresh greens after a winter of planning and preparing for the 2020 season.…
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.