Did you go to Massabesic High School?

Massabesic High School Class of 1980 30th Reunion Planning committee members are seeking their classmates for an event which will be held Saturday, Aug. 7, from 4-8:30 p.m. at Jimmy the Greek’s in Old Orchard Beach. Additional events are being planned for Aug. 6 and 8. Please contact Tom Nash at kondor1331@yahoo.com or 207-632-0633 for more information and to be put on the mailing list.

Time for the October Walk/Run!

Windham Lions Club and Neighbors Helping Neighbors will met on Wednesday, April 14, at 7 p.m. in town hall conference room to make plans for the annual walk/run to benefit the groups. Come help and join a committee! The regular Neighbors meeting will be on Tuesday, April 27, at 7 p.m. at the same place. The organization meets monthly on the fourth Tuesday. Get involved – help your neighbors and yourself!

Memorial Day parade

Windham will have a Memorial Day parade, at 9:15 a.m. on Monday, May 31. The parade will be followed by ceremonies at the high school and a public rededication of Field Allen school. Community members and organizations who wish to join Windham veterans and the town may contact Don McCormack (Myngame@aol.com) or Dave Tanguay, service officer, American Legion Post 148 (892-1306). Parade organizers are looking for military service members, veterans, individuals, groups, and organizations, including scout groups, youth groups, civic and social groups and any others who would like to help celebrate Memorial Day. We are looking for color guards, marching units, theme floats and groups in period costume. Antique car, truck and tractor club participation is also most welcome. So, show your colors and support for the Veterans. Come join the parade. Planning on being in the Summerfest parade? Why not get double the exposure and join the Memorial Day parade as well!

Attention gardeners

The Community Garden Committee meets every Monday at 6 p.m. in the room behind the cafeteria at Windham High School to discuss start-up of this new group. Anyone interested in gardening is welcome. Plans are to start the garden in the spring on an acre of town land near the skate park on Route 202 (Gray Road). For more information, call Marge Govoni (cell 310-4117 or home 892-7192) or Paul Tringali (cell 831-1395 or home 892-2878).

New spring and summer clothing has arrived!

North Windham Union Church runs a thrift shop downstairs in the church building on Route 302, North Windham. Everything is very neatly organized and reasonably priced. Hours are Saturday, 10 a.m.-noon, Wednesday and Thursday from 1-3 p.m.

Annual Yard Sale

Madeline Roberts has started planning for the Fourth Annual Yard Sale on May 8 to benefit the Food Pantry. Small appliances, kids games and puzzles, dish sets, small appliances, cooking dishes, small furniture items, lamps – just anything a family can pick up at little cost. This will help raise money for the pantry. The sale in 2009 made $1,700, which was designated for Christmas. Thanks to that support, 326 children benefited. It appears 2010 will have more demand for services. Yard sale donations will be accepted now through April 30 for the May 8 sale.

Think you know Windham?

Windham Historical Society has been around for more than 40 years, providing fascinating history tours for school children and presenting free public programs on subjects ranging from building stone walls to the Civil War. Most recently, dozens of people from surrounding towns and Windham, attended a two hour program on the Cumberland & Oxford Canal. The Society’s Web site, windhamhistorical.org, offers information on future programs and endeavors, as well as an application blank for anyone who would like to join. New members are always welcome. On Monday, April 26, the group meets at the museum/headquarters, the old town house on Windham Center Road. The 7 p.m. program will be a presentation of Windham’s Old Schools, using a PowerPoint presentation of photos obtained from old slides and pictures tucked away in the archives. The public is welcome to attend. There is no charge, but donations are always needed to continue the vital work of preserving history.

Bob Marley Show

On April 18, a Bob Marley show will be held at the high school auditorium. Tickets are $15 and proceeds will be split 50/50 between Windham Neighbors Helping Neighbors and Camp Sunshine. Tickets are available at a variety of places in Windham and Norma Rogers of the WNHN group has some – call 892-5608.

Windham Cancer Support Group meeting

The Windham Cancer Support Group meets on the last Monday of the month from 6:30 to 8 p.m., at the Windham Public Library, 217 Windham Center Road. The WCSG mission is to provide support and education for all cancer victims, cancer survivors, and caregivers of anyone dealing with cancer. We promise to provide a relaxed and enjoyable meeting atmosphere for anyone dealing with cancer in any of its forms. For directions or if you have questions, please call 892-7750 or visit the Web site windhamcancersupport.webs.com.

Changes to Food Pantry and Clothes Closet

With the change in season, the Food Pantry will no longer be open on Thursday morning for seniors until October. Seniors may come on Monday night. The Clothes Closet will increase its hours to include 5:30-7 the first Monday night of the month only and remain open each Friday as usual from 10-noon for the convenience of clients.

The Beat Goes On!

MaineHealth is planning a series of educational classes regarding heart failure and how to manage living well with heart issues. There are five weekly classes, to be held from 1:30-3 p.m. Tuesdays, April 27 through May 25, at the MaineHealth Learning Resource Center on Buckman Road in Falmouth (across from Fire Station). The cost is $5 per person and you may invite a family member or friend to come with you. Topics covered include self-management skills, managing stress, medications, eating well and exercising. Please call 1-866-609-5183 to sign up or for more information.

Senior resources in Windham

The lack of public transportation is a big problem for many senior citizens in Windham. Some use Regional Transportation, some take a taxi, some use other commercial resources or depend on friends and relatives. The Friday Senior Van may be the answer – $3 for the trip, picked up at your home, taken to Wal-Mart, Shaw’s, Hannaford’s or other grocery store, you can pick up prescriptions and food and sometimes other local stops. Every Friday morning, Sherri Holtan operates the van. Please call a day ahead of time to make a reservation – 892-1905 and leave a message.

High school alumni

Did you attend Windham High School? As a member of the alumni, you may be interested in joining the Windham High School Alumni Association, the oldest organization in Windham. Formed in the early 1920s, the group continues to meet and plans a banquet each May, in addition to providing scholarships and support for the high school. If you’d like to join, and/or attend the banquet, contact Sam or Sue Simonson at ssimons1@maine.rr.com.

Grief support group

VNA Home Health & Hospice is offering a six-week grief support group in Windham starting April 20 at the North Windham Union Church. The group will be held Tuesday evenings from 6-7:30 p.m. starting April 20 and ending May 25. You must call Linda Hopkins at 400-8714 to sign up. This will be a closed group (same group of people meeting for the six sessions) led by experienced group facilitators. There is no charge. For more information call Linda at 400-8714 or e-mail at Hopkins@vnahomehealth.org.

Get some exercise!

A new Agewell Exercise Program will be held on Thursdays from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., every other week, starting April 8 at Unity Gardens senior housing, 124 Tandberg Trail. The program consists of exercises for fall prevention and runs through August. Sponsored by Southern Maine Agency on Aging, all are welcome. Help yourself stay healthy and upright! Call 1-800-427-7411 and ask for Anne Murray or drop in. This is open to all ages and anyone concerned about falling.

Need space to dance?

The Windham Veterans Center (in back of the Windham Mall) has a beautiful facility available to rent for a variety of functions including parties, banquets, receptions, graduation parties, reunions, workshops, auctions, and more. Plenty of parking, kitchen facilities, tables and chairs are all here. Space available for 200 people. For more information, call 892-1159 and leave a message, or Don Swander at 892-7242, cell 838-1455.