Rebekahs and Valentines

The Rebekahs will meet Feb. 4 at 7:30p.m. in the Odd Fellows Hall. The program will consist of celebrating Valentines Day and Wendy Miler is in charge of refreshments.

To Bangor

Bob and Mary Bouchard of Falmouth Road recently spent the weekend in Bangor. They went to Hollywood Slots and had a great time.

Food pantry and Presidents Day

The Windham Food Pantry will be closed for Presidents Day, Feb. 16. Clients should plan their pick-up accordingly.

Thatchers on the move

Thatchers Restaurant is planning to open at their new location Feb. 1. They will be located on Route 302 at the intersection of Anglers Road.

It’s your birthday

Brian and Sharon McAvoy had a birthday party Jan. 17 for her mother, Ethel Robillard. Ethel was celebrating her 88th birthday. Joining them for the party were: David and Joan Tobin, Wilman and Lou Stack, Jennier and Rob Marquis with children, Emily and Mason, Niki Tyler and Tanner Feauteau, Pat Runnells, Jean Sawyer, Gertie Parker and Muriel Belanger.

Health council

There will NOT be a meeting of the Windham Health Council until spring. You may still get things from the loan closet by contacting May Lunt at 892-6308, Isabelle Temm at 892-4123 or Freda Scott at 892-6619. They will see that you get what you need.

For the dogs

A pet food drive to benefit the Windham Food Pantry will be held Saturday, Jan. 31, at the Kennel Shop, Shaw’s Plaza, Windham. Please stop in and buy a bag or can of food, or if you will not be in the area, leave food at the Kennel Shop anytime and it will be added to the rest of the donations. Thanks so much.

Library news

A lovely collection of Norman Rockwell plates depicting scenes of family life, owned by Laura Kane of Standish, will be on display at the Windham Public Library now through March 20.

When asked to describe her interest in collecting these plates, she had this to say:

“Growing up, I always remember a book residing in our living room that held a collection of Norman Rockwell paintings. I never looked at it. Then one day when I was in my teens, my brother sat down with me and went through the book, page by page. He showed me his favorites, pointing out specific faces to me, describing the different themes. I was mesmerized What seemed to stand out the most to me, besides the fact that his work is able to create a bond between the viewer and the painting, were his faces. He was a master of expression and, subsequently, a marvelous storyteller. With only a two-dimensional illustration and no words to describe it, he managed to tell an entire story, partly with what his drawing obviously was able to show, but, more importantly, what it could evoke in the viewer’s imagination. His paintings placed me in situations dear to my heart. My collection of plates was a gift from my husband. Although they don’t represent some of Norman Rockwell’s more famous work, they are still part of his unique collection of Americana, full of warmth, sensitivity, and humor.”

Call the library at 892-1908 for more information or for directions. The Windham Public Library is located at 217 Windham Center Road, and is open Monday and Wednesday, 9:30 a.m.- 8 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday, 9:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.; and Friday and Saturday, 9:30a.m. – 5 p.m.

Thought of the Week:

You don’t have to be perfect to be great.