At 6 a.m. I made a list of some of the items of interest over the past week, here in Windham. I didn’t lose the list, as I usually do, so here goes:

A reminder about the “Monday meals” program, an effort to reach out to the community with a free meal every Monday at area churches. This is served on the first and second Mondays at the Windham Assembly of God, Roosevelt Trail and at Windham Hill United Church of Christ on the third and fourth Mondays. Welcome to all seniors, families and children. For more information call Terry at 893-1777. What a good chance to meet new people, visit with neighbors and get involved!

Last week, I visited Unity Gardens senior housing on Route 115. What a beautiful setting this is and the dining area is so warm and just as sunshiny as the seniors’ previous site was at the old Aikins Annex of Windham Town Hall. It was a treat to talk with Joanne DeSimon and Viriginia Billings about what was going on at the Southern Maine Agency Dining Club.

Because of the season and the absence of some of the warm weather winter folks, attendance at the Dining Club is off a little. If you haven’t visited yet, do plan to go for lunch some day. The fee is minimal, the meals are generous and healthy and only 48-hours notice is needed prior to your arrival. Call Virginia at 892-3891 and make a reservation.

It’s Italian Sandwich Day on Thursday, Feb. 22 at the Dining Club, Unity Gardens. You need to place your order with Virginia Billings at 892-3891 no later than 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 20. Please note that delivery can be arranged for seniors at New Marblehead and Marcus Woods. The suggested donation is $4 and includes a freshly made Italian sandwich, bag of chips, dessert and soda.

My e-mail has been “alive” with inquiries recently regarding Windham’s old houses, families and just plain curiosities. The Windham Historical Society will be holding the next meeting on Monday, Feb. 26 at Fellowship Hall behind Windham Hill Church. The hours are from 7 to 9 p.m. and everyone is welcome. Following a brief business meeting, those attending will enjoy a program and refreshments. There is no fee. If you don’t belong to this interesting group, consider joining. Dues are $12 per year and include a newsletter six times a year. For more information e-mail me at kso48@aol.com. We have lots of opportunities for volunteers, too.

Be sure and read my Senior Advocate column in this paper, this week, because there are a couple of ideas about saving money – even if you aren’t a senior citizen.

Think ahead now to June and the warm days of summer. Saturday, June 23 is the day the town has set aside for reviving Summerfest (what we old timers used to call Old Home Days). This will be a good opportunity for those of you who yearn for the community feeling of a small town to attend and enjoy the entertainment, visit the booths and watch the fireworks. Volunteers are needed, and perhaps you could lend a hand. Community events like this succeed when enough help is provided. Contact Brian Ross at 892-1905 for more information on the special event and how you can help.

See you next week.