Only you can help

The Toy Workshop, for Windham children only, is from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 11, at the Food Pantry. Gifts for children ages 1-12 and gift cards or certificates for teenagers are desperately needed. Last year, 89 families with 216 children including 65 teens, received help at Christmas. This year there is nothing on hand to start with and already, 54 families including 107 children have requested help. Please call Madeline at 892-1931 if you can help. Perhaps you’d prefer to adopt a small family and provide gifts for these children. Time is running out.

Rod & Gun Club fair

A fair will be held Saturday, Nov. 20, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Windham-Gorham Rod & Gun Club, 8 Towpath Road, just across the bridge in South Windham. The fair features a raffle of a double-bed-size quilt and oak quilt rack, baked goods, candy, used books, crafts, jewelry, toys and a white elephant table.

Fair trade gifts

At the Little Meeting House on Saturday, Nov. 20, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., shop for unique gifts from many countries. All purchases benefit impoverished artisans around the world. For information, call Karen at 831-4531.

School auction helps

The Windham Primary School Auction on Oct. 23 resulted in more than $5,700 for school supplies for the students. The auction was a success and a fun-filled community event! The staff, administration and students want to give a huge thank you to Keenan Auction Company, specifically Kelly and Stef Keenan, for the donation of time and energy toward the effort.

‘A Lost Landmark’

Windham Historical Society meets at the headquarters on Windham Center Road on Saturday, Nov. 20 from 9 a.m. to noon. A program on Little Sebago Lake: A Lost Landmark will be presented at 9 a.m. followed by a membership meeting. The public is welcome.

Free Thanksgiving dinner

The “Monday Meal” on Monday, Nov. 22, will be a complete and delicious Thanksgiving dinner at 5:30 p.m., at the North Windham Union Church on Route 302. Everyone is welcome. This is free to the community. For information, call Marcia, 892-3769.

Free community supper

A free supper will be served to all ages Saturday, Nov. 27, from 4:30-6 p.m. at Christ Chapel in Raymond. The buffet style menu includes baked beans, hot dogs, kielbasa, macaroni and cheese, drinks and desserts. All are welcome.

Book sale

Friends of Windham Public Library hosts a Book Sale preview on Friday, Nov. 19, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. with a $10 entry fee for everyone. The Book Sale will be on Saturday, Nov. 20, from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Stock up for winter! Everyone is welcome to come to tea on Tuesday, Nov. 23, at 1:30 p.m.

Veterans help

Wednesday, Nov. 24, from 9 a.m. noon, Phyllis D’Orsay, a Veteran’s Advocate from Portland, will be available to assist veterans, widows of veterans and dependents with questions about benefits and other information at Windham Veterans Center. If you have questions of a military nature, stop in and get some answers. The Veterans Center is on Memorial Drive.

Senior news

Do you want to receive Southern Maine Agency on Aging Senior News while you’re away this winter? Contact Bonnie Craig at 396-6526 or 1-800-427-7411. If you do not already receive this newsy publication, call and make arrangements to do so. There is no charge and it is packed with helpful information.

Support group suspended

Due to low attendance, the family caregiver support group in Windham is suspended through January. This was held at Windham United Church of Christ. A new format is being developed and will be announced in the next issue of Senior News from Southern Maine Agency on Aging

What’s up with Medicare?

Call Southern Maine Agency on Aging to make an appointment at one of their clinics held in major areas throughout Cumberland and York counties if you have questions about Medicare options. Open enrollment runs from Nov. 15 to Dec. 31 and because of high interest in the program, appointments are required – call 1-800-427-7411, ext. 524. Clinics are scheduled to be held on Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Nov. 23 and 30 and on Dec. 7, 14, 21 and 28 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help on Roosevelt Trail in North Windham.

Artwork by Art

Artwork by Arthur Stevenson of Windham is currently on exhibit at the Windham Public Library. He was a longtime member, supporter, and friend of the library before he passed away in the spring. One of his hobbies had been photography, and his talent is seen through the beautiful pieces now on display. Images of the countryside, of mountains, of landscapes that he saw while on family trips… all are on show at the library. The artwork will be on display through Jan. 31. The Windham Public Library is located at 217 Windham Center Road in Windham. For more information, call the library at 892-1908.