NOTICE | The building at 216 Mill St. will be closed in 2025 and 2026 during renovations to the Mill-Courtland Community Centre. 
Programs continue to operate from various locations. Check the program's details to determine the location of each program, or call the centre for assistance, 519-741-2491. Hours of operation will vary at the centre's temporary location, Rockway Mennonite Church 47 Onward Ave, Kitchener, ON N2H 3J8. Call ahead to ensure availability. 519-741-2491.

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Mill Courtland community centre expansion

Dear Community and Neighbours,
This is a friendly reminder that MCNA and HSCG have relocated to Rockway Mennonite Church, 47 Onward Avenue. While in our temporary space, we’re continuing to run our programs and services here as well as at other locations throughout the community.
As the winter months set in, we know how important it is to stay connected. We’re doing our best to offer activities that bring warmth, joy, and community spirit during this season. Whether you join a program, follow us on social media, or simply stop by, we’d love to see and hear from you. Stay connected with updates and upcoming activities:

• Subscribe by emailing us at [email protected]
• Follow us on Instagram or Facebook: @millcourtlandassociations
• Call us with any questions: 519-741-2491

We’ll continue to keep you updated on our progress and programs as we settle into this temporary home. Thank you for your support and understanding, we’re grateful to share this season with you, and together, we’ll keep building a strong and vibrant community. Together, we will continue building a strong, more vibrant community. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Julie Allen-Gilbert, Chair of the Highland Stirling Community Group
Ron Williams and Jennifer Urosevic, Co-Chairs of the Mill Courtland Neighbourhood Association

this season, Give to
the Community Angel Project

​Every year we are able to help low income families in our area by providing them with extra
assistance in the form of food and gifts during the holiday season. How are we able to do this, you ask? We rely on our caring and giving community members and partners, like you, to help those in need.

Want to help? There are many ways you can get involved and help families in your own
community. We are always looking for donations of new hats, scarves, mittens, clothing, gift
certificates, cash, or canned goods. For children, consider unwrapped toys, Lego, art kits, STEM kits, and games. For teens, consider gift cards for the mall, a grocery store, a movie theater, or bus passes. 

Want to sponsor a family? Call us for more details, 519-741-2491.
Drop off your donations up until Wednesday, December 10, 2025.

To coordinate donation drop-offs, contact us at 519-741-2491 or [email protected]. We are located at Rockway Mennonite Church at 47 Onward Ave, Kitchener. If you prefer to have gifts or food purchased in your honour, send an etransfer to [email protected].

Thank you for supporting our Community Angel project. We are so thankful for your generous donations. 

Newsletter

For a PDF document of all upcoming programs and events, download Our Bi-Weekly Newsletter.

Dear Ward 9 Residents,
Budget time is upon us. Operating Budget Day is Nov 24, Capital Budget Day is Nov 25, and Final Budget Day is Dec 11. I will advocate for a budget increase less than the Consumer Price Index which according to Stats Canada showed a 1.9% increase by the end of Aug 2025.
As I write this, the Waterloo Regional Police are asking for an additional $20 million. If approved this alone would increase our taxes by close to 6.75%. In a Region where the number of homeless people is on the rise, where there is an increase in part-time employment and a decrease in full-time, and where AI and US tariffs are having adverse effects on a range of industries, now is the time to create a budget that reflects these hardships. This is our budget, and I need your feedback to help decide where money should be spent. I can be reached at 226-752-7104 or [email protected]. 
Leaf collection and drop-off options are scheduled throughout November. The entrance to Cherry Park is the only leaf drop-off site in Ward 9 and it’s open until Dec 5. Checkout the City’s website for your curbside pick-up date at kitchener.ca/leaves.
Consider hiring a student for your fall clean-up and winter snow shoveling. Please help keep our parks and trails clean by depositing your litter in our city bins. If you ride an e-scooter, use your bell and please slow down! I am always happy for the opportunity to assist the residents of my ward.
Sincerely, 
​Councillor Debbie Chapman - Ward 9

host a concert

Singer and guitarist plays outdoors at home on Woodland Ave.

 Host a Neighbours Day concert! Every year up to 100 residents host a musican/group for a one-hour performance on their porch, driveway, or front yard for their neighbours to enjoy!

Applications to be a Neighbours Day ambassador will open on February 1, 2026. Apply on the Neighbour's Day webpage on the City of Kitchener website.

The following is an excerpt from the City of Kitchener website:

About Neighbours Day | Neighbours Day is a city-wide porch party! Local musicians will lend their unique talents by staging pop-up concerts in neighbourhoods all over Kitchener. From porches to driveways to front lawns, you’re invited to join in the fun by bringing your lawn chair to enjoy some live entertainment in celebration of Neighbours Day. This is a free event, and no registration is required. Join us for Neighbours Day on Saturday, June 13, 2026.