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Tag Archives: Volunteering
Old Millbrook School and the Pineapple Quilt Block
The Old Millbrook School now boasts a quilt block. It is the latest addition to the Cavan Monaghan Barn Quilt Trails. The steering committee thanks the Township Council for permission to install the block. Barn quilt trails are now common across the United States and Canada. They beautify the landscape… Continue reading
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, fresh local produce, a grocery voucher from Foodland and Walmart vouchers for each child in the… Continue reading
Regular Community Care Events – November 2022
Monthly Blood Pressure Clinic: Wednesday Nov. 16th, Clinic # 1 10am – Millbrook Manor, Clinic # 2 12:30pm – Millbrook Royal Canadian Legion. Line Dancing (limited participants) – Tuesdays at 10 am at St. Thomas Anglican Church. Tai Chi: Mondays at 10 am at St. Thomas Anglican Church Hall. Coffee,… Continue reading
Millbrook Community Care Smile Cookies
Volunteering Builds Abundance for Us
We can’t say it enough, it’s our volunteers that make the difference and allow us to grow our reach. Without the over 750 local volunteers and brokered helpers contributing over 91,000 hours of service to clients and our agency, we simply wouldn’t be able to do the work that we… Continue reading
As Cold Weather Approaches, St. Thomas Anglican Ladies Offer Warmth
Last winter, One Roof Community Centre was collecting donations of warm clothing including coats, hats, socks and mitts to distribute to their customers. It is one of the many services the outreach program offers to people facing challenges of homelessness, food insecurity and social isolation in Peterborough. A Ministry of… Continue reading
Bottle donations Through Millbrook Farm Supply Continue to Help Local Organizations
Angela Lloyd, Michelle and Emily Horner at Millbrook Farm Supply have continued to collection bottle donations on behalf of local organizations. Lately they have provided $1500 to the Mount Pleasant Women’s Institute to help with their renovations. They also supported Five Counties with $2000.00 to help with their work in… Continue reading