Tag: January 2019
New Works Depict Familiar Neighbourhood Scenes
The Millbrook Gallery hosted Yvon and Johanne Lemieux on December 13, 2018, for a meet and greet. The sale of some of Yvon’s compelling artwork raised a significant amount last year for Peterborough’s Brock…
Cavan Art Gallery Student’s Artwork featured on Magazine Cover
The cover of the 2018 edition of Rapport magazine, a Journal of the Ontario History and Social Science Teachers Association, was created by grade 10 Thomas A Stewart Secondary School (TASS) student Lacey Todd. …
Find Local Expertise at the Millbrook Garden Club
As the days begin to stretch a bit and the Christmas décor is safely stashed away for another season, it’s natural for the gardener to look longingly out the window, envisioning a new look…
Community Care Volunteer Spotlight – Susan Streefland
Millbrook’s Volunteer of the Year, Susan Streefland keeps extremely busy in her retirement by helping others and volunteering with Community Care. As Susan explains, “I enjoy being involved in the community. There is so…
What’s on the Horizon for 2019?
With the dawn of 2019 upon us, I pulled out four healthcare themes from the past year that I think will have a significant impact moving forward. These four themes were partially chosen because…
Starting with Food – Everyone has a story to tell
Food. Glorious Food! That’s the theme for the annual afternoon get-together at the Millbrook Manor this January, hosted jointly by the Manor and the Historical Society. The focus, as always, is on stories –…
Let’s Take the Plunge
Christmas Day is over, but for Christians, the celebration is truly just beginning. The Good News of God’s presence in the world is a miracle. We have stories of the wonder of creation that…
New Dairy Farms of Ontario Sponsorship Program Supports Local Minor Hockey Team
Thanks to some quick action by Melissa Harrigan, the Millbrook Novice Rep Team was the beneficiary of sponsorship funding from a new program established by the Dairy Farmers of Ontario (DFO) in support youth…