A hearty ‘Thank you’

From Madeline R. Roberts of the Windham Food Pantry:

“Thank you to all who made our Thanksgiving and Christmas basket distribution a great success. Your generosity helped many enjoy holiday dinners and for all who contributed toward our Toy Workshop through contributions of wonderful toys, clothing and gift cards, you made it a huge success.

“We also thank those of you who opened your hearts and adopted families, providing them with food and gifts. The following is not totally inclusive but we hope will cover most contributors who made this a joyous season.

“The Windham Food Pantry wishes to thank all of the following for their generosity: all local banks and businesses, both large and small; area churches, fraternal and other organizations; real estate and mortgage companies; Windham schools (all grades, plus the Real School, Westbrook Vocational and St. Joseph’s College); supermarkets, including Hoggy’s Meat Market; Windham Automotive and owner Ron Eby for the donation of a total of 130 Thanksgiving and Christmas Baskets; Windham Town Hall staff; Girl and Boy Scouts; local newspapers for the wonderful job they do of supporting us all this year, and last but not least, all of the private citizens in Windham and surrounding communities who so generously contributed. We are so grateful to everyone, but we cannot possibly list all of our contributors.

“This year, with the help of the community, we are able to provide 238 Thanksgiving Baskets, 170 Christmas Baskets and 116 families with a total of 291 children received gifts from our Toy Workshop. This could not have been accomplished without the generosity from all of the community and the hard work of all our volunteers.”

Social gathering

Some local ladies held their annual gathering Jan. 11. They met at Pat Riley’s house, had lunch and played cards. Those enjoying the day besides Pat were: Rita Bernier, Josie Morrell, Dot Jones and Marilyn Worrey, all of Windham, and Addie Hall of Casco. They will meet Jan. 25 at Rita’s home.

Happy birthday

Courtney Downs celebrated her 28th birthday Jan. 14. She spent the day with friends and family. Courtney says she can’t wait until she is 30. Wow.

Historical Society

Windham Historical Society has a wonderful calendar with the theme of Neighborhoods. They are $10 plus postage. There are not too many left so get yours now or at the Feb. 24 meeting at Windham library (9:30 to noon.) You may also contact Kay Soldier at 892-5381.

Going to the chapel

Marriage intentions on file in the Town Clerks Office:

Joshua Trickey, Westbrook and Amanda Duff, Windham.

John Grimaldi Jr. and Nicole Lackner, Windham.

Thought of the Week:

Your list of good qualities is so much longer than you think!