Tag: November 2022
Historical Society Invites You to Social Hour and AGM
It has been too long! (And coming from a group that likes to linger in times-gone-by, that’s saying something!) The purpose of the Millbrook & Cavan Historical Society is to bring people together, to…
St Thomas’ Anglican Church sponsors event on Climate Change
Journeys, the outreach and social justice working group of St Thomas’ Anglican Church, Millbrook, is sponsoring a day-long seminar dealing with the reality of rapid climate change. Entitled “Climate Change: What Can I Do?”…
New Children’s Book Celebrates Differences
Janet Stobie has just launched a new children’s book entitled Rajah Finds His Wisdom. In it, a young elephant learns to appreciate his differences and use them in special ways. Janet found her Rajah…
Plans Begin for Local Christmas Hamper Program
Millbrook and District Food Share volunteers are getting organized for this year’s Christmas Hamper program which distributes hampers each year to local families. Hampers are prepared for registered recipients and includes non-perishable food items,…
Common Ground – November 2022
“November glooms are barren.” William Ernest Henley It turns out that I spoke too soon about the ladybug swarming. Here in the valley we had at least four days of it. It was moderate…
Will Someone Please Be Our Leader? We Will Gladly Help!!!!
In today’s world finding volunteers is difficult, especially for leadership positions. Groups are closing down because no one will agree to be president or chair or whatever leader is needed. I’ve had people come…
Ganaraska Forest Recovery Continues
The Ganaraska Forest has been closed since the May long weekend, when the severe windstorm that wreaked havoc across the region delivered a particularly devastating blow to this popular recreational hub. There have been…
Churches on the Move
It will probably not come as a surprise to anyone that the pandemic has provided some interesting challenges for our churches. How can we be the church and serve in our communities during such…
Plans, Boards and Activities – Library
The phrase “strategic plan” makes my dad’s eyes roll. Why would anyone make a plan that is not strategic? That aside, the CM Library Board started out a year ago to create a strategic…