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NOTICE | The building at 216 Mill St. will reopen in Fall 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

Newsletter

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For a PDF document of all upcoming programs and events, download Our Bi-Weekly Newsletter.
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Dear Ward 9 Residents,

I wish you all a happy Spring. I would like to thank all the volunteers who put time into making Kitchener a welcoming place with events, programs, and newsletters. Maintaining outdoor skating rinks is no small task and volunteers did a fantastic job over the winter providing this service. It was great to see families and neighbours enjoying the outdoors.

Spring brings many seasonal new beginnings. Things to watch for include neighbourhood clean-ups, March break activities for children and Spring lessons and classes. Program registration begins on March 10 for Kitchener residents. If there is a particular course you would like to see offered, reach out and I will put you in touch with the local neighbourhood association. You’ll be happy to know that the Mill Courtland Community Centre construction is going well, and I am hopeful that programs will be back at the centre for the Fall, but for now programming will continue at the Rockway Mennonite Church.

The Engage Kitchener site is a great resource: www.engagewr.ca/kitchener It lists projects at various stages of development. It is an online community engagement opportunity where updates and relevant documents are posted. Have a look and share your ideas. A topic that interests me is the renoviction bylaw. Such a bylaw would give a degree of protection to tenants being threatened with eviction by bad faith landlords who are seeking an opportunity to raise the rent under the pretext of renovations. Staff will be bringing a report back to Council in March. Such a bylaw would give peace of mind to tenants. While the survey is now closed, I always welcome your comments on any topic. Consider delegating at a Council meeting for further engagement.
I can be reached at [email protected] or 226-752-7104.

​Sincerely, 
​Councillor Debbie Chapman - Ward 9
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Land Acknowledgement
The Mill Courtland Community Centre is situated on the traditional territory of Anishinaabeg, Haudenosaunee and Neutral Peoples. We recognize our responsibility to serve as stewards for the land and honour the original caretakers who came before us. Our community is enriched by the enduring knowledge and deep-rooted traditions of the diverse First Nations, Metis and Inuit PEOPLE in the neighbourhoods of Mill-Courtland and Highland-Stirling.
 
 
Statement of Equity, Diversity and Inclusivity
The Highland Stirling Community Group, the Mill Courtland Neighbourhood Association, and the Mill Courtland Community Centre acknowledge the existence and impact of systemic discrimination within public institutions, including community centres. We are committed to creating equitable access to inclusive community programs that meet the diverse needs of community members. We do this through internal training on anti-racism and anti-hate, through partnerships with organizations that represent marginalized populations, and through the active recruitment of members of marginalized populations for leadership positions.
Anti-Racism & Anti-Hate Initiatives
The Highland Stirling Community Group, the Mill Courtland Neighbourhood Association, and the Mill Courtland Community Centre are dedicated to offering community programs that meet the needs of the diverse population of downtown Kitchener and area. We actively seek opportunities to partner with local groups to provide meaningful and equitable programming for marginalized populations. We encourage any individual or group who is interested in proposing, developing, or delivering a program to reach out to [email protected] or phone the centre at 519-741-2491.
 
The following programs and services are examples of leadership’s efforts to diversity the community centre’s offerings: 
  • Free Little Diverse Library
  • Basketball & Black History Youth Program
  • Ethiopian Learn to Skate Program, in partnership with the Ethiopian Association of K-W & Surrounding Areas
  • Advocate for Yourself, in partnership with African Women’s Alliance
  • Support Through The Generations for Black Seniors and Youth, in partnership with African Family Revival Organization
  • Queer Youth Skate, in partnership with OK2BME
  • Spring Dance, Trivia Night, and more, in partnership with KW Habilitation

mailing address:
216 Mill Street, Kitchener, ON N2M 3R2
[email protected]
​519-741-2491


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