Music on the Hill

The Windham Hill United Church of Christ is presenting its 13th year of concerts for the public. The Denny Breau Trio will bring their folk music to the hill on July 24 at 7 p.m. and the final concert is The Royal River Philharmonic Jazz Band on July 31 at 7 p.m. Tickets are available at the door, $12 for adults, $8 for senior citizens and age 12 and under. For reservations, call 893-1688. The concerts all take place at the church on the hill, 140 Windham Center Road.

It’s cool ?at the library

Windham Public Library is a cool place to visit – in many ways. Visit and view the artwork, take a look at the displays, borrow a book, DVD, CD, audio book or movie! Read the papers! And on Tuesday, July 27, the Book Group meets at 6:15 p.m. and will discuss the classic “My Antonia” by Willa Cather. On Wednesday, July 28, at 6:30 p.m., a program on the history of the Presumpscot River will be presented. Please RSVP at 892-1908.

School bags ?and supplies

Starting the first week of August, Windham Food Pantry will start collection of school bags and supplies for needy children. The past couple of years the community very generously helped fulfill this need, which is very much appreciated. They could also use gently used clothing for school-aged children 5-16 years of age as well as clothing for juniors. Please be mindful that this is the time of year when food donations are down considerably and they can always use donations of food and personal products to provide for the ever-increasing numbers of clients. Donations may be made Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Human Resources Building, 377 Gray Road, (next to the Public Safety Building) or call Madeline at 892-1931.

Happy Birthday!

Isabel Taylor of Windham celebrated her 95th birthday recently, with all her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Everyone enjoyed make-your-own Italian sandwiches and ice cream sundaes at one of her granddaughters’ homes in Massachusetts.

Cancer ?support group

The July 26 monthly meeting of the Windham Cancer Support Group will be a very informal meeting to share experiences and simply getting to know one another better. The group meets at 6:30 at the Windham Public Library, 217 Windham Center Road. For directions or questions, call 892-7750. For more information, visit http://windhamcancersupport.webs.com.

Town Hall reminder

Public hours for Windham town offices at 8 School Road have changed. The new hours are: Monday through Thursday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The following offices are closed on Fridays: Assessing, Code Enforcement, Economic Development, Planning, Tax Collection, Motor Vehicle Registration, Town Clerk and Town Manager.

Timmons ?and Jorgensen

The history of the Timmons and Jorgensen families will be part of the program on Monday, July 26, at Windham Historical Society, at the old town house on Windham Center Road. This will be the first in a series, highlighting some of the many families who came from Europe to America in the early part of the 1900s. The program starts at 7 p.m. and will be followed by light refreshments and a business meeting. The public is invited. There is no fee, but donations are welcome. The society is at 234 Windham Center Road and is open on Thursdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Summer food

Eating fun, healthy summer food the “pyramid” way is part of the Agewell presentation put on by the University of Maine Co-operative Extension Service on Thursday, July 29, from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m at Unity Gardens, 124 Tandberg Trail, Windham. Light refreshments will be served. All are welcome. It’s sponsored by Southern Maine Agency on Aging. Call 1-800-427-7411, ext. 529, or just drop in. Sign up for a meal by calling 892-2891 at least 48 hours prior.

Exercises ?to prevent falls

Exercises continue at Unity Gardens, 124 Tandberg Trail. Specially designed to help prevent falls, exercises are held from 10:30-11:30 a.m. on Thursdays, July 29, Aug. 12 and Aug. 26. Sponsored by Southern Maine Agency on Aging. All are welcome. Call 1-800-427-7411 or drop in.

Plant and ?herb sale

The Community Garden Committee is holding an herb and perennial plant sale on Saturday, July 24, from 9 a.m. to noon in front of the Food Pantry on Route 202. Wonderful additions for your flower garden include lilies, hosta and more. Anyone wishing to donate plants for the sale can drop them off prior to 9 a.m. on the morning of the sale or call Marge Govoni at 892-7192 to arrange a pickup. Remember to visit www.windhamcommunitygarden.org for continued updates to garden happenings. The next garden meeting will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 3, at the high school conference room.

Veteran’s Advocate

Wednesday, July 28, from 9 a.m. to noon, Phyllis D’Orsay, a seasoned Veteran’s Advocate from Portland, will be available to assist veterans and dependents with questions about benefits and other information, at Windham Veterans Center. She will be on hand on the second and fourth Wednesdays each month. If you have questions of a military nature, stop in and get some answers. The Veterans Center is off Route 302 in back of the Windham Mall.

Wall of Honor

If you or a member of your family served in the military, and was or is from Windham, the Windham Historical Society would like to add their photograph to a Wall of Honor being compiled. This is an ongoing project and would include military from as far back as the Civil War up to current times. If you have a photo and do not want to loan it or e-mail it, stop in on Thursdays during July from 10 a.m. until noon and your photo can be copied. The historical society is in the old brick town house, 234 Windham Center Road. These photos will be displayed at events such as Veterans Day, Memorial Day, etc. and will be a permanent display at the society.