Successful fair

Windham Historical Society thanks the many people who shopped at the 2nd Old-Fashioned Christmas Fair recently. It was a huge success. The society reminds the community that unique, inexpensive historic gifts are available for Christmas or any time of year. Old maps showing locations of houses (in the 1800s), note cards with old time photos, books, keychains, magnets and collectible coinscan be obtained any Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the headquarters, 234 Windham Center Road. The society is a nonprofit organization. All proceeds help continue the public programs in the schools and community, as well as provide funds for the Living History Center being planned for the adjacent October House property. For information, e-mail kso48@aol.com.

Get in the mood!

Celebrate the season with fun for all ages! Gather with your family and friends on Saturday, Nov. 27, from 4-6 p.m. at the office of the Chamber of Commerce, corner of routes 302 and 115 in Windham, for the arrival of Santa and a tree-lighting ceremony. Enjoy caroling, hot chocolate and cookies, courtesy of local businesses, at Cross Insurance. Photos will be taken with Santa and Mrs. Claus from 5-6 p.m. courtesy of Time 4 Pictures.

Bring a toy

The Toy Workshop, for Windham children only, is from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Dec. 11, at the Food Pantry. Gifts for children ages 1-12 and gift cards or certificates for teenagers are desperately needed. Many more need help than ever before. 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. Only you can help. Time is running out.

Cancer support meeting

Join Windham Caner Support Group’s monthly meeting Monday, Nov. 29. This month will be a very informal meeting, spent sharing 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.

Ski boot fitting

Windham Recreation will hold the Shawnee Peak registration and boot fitting for rentals, for families and kids in grades K-9 on Thursday, Dec. 2 and Tuesday, Dec. 7 from 5-6:30 p.m. at the Recreation Office in Town Hall. Registration and payment deadline is Friday, Dec. 17. FMI call 892-1905 or go to www.windhamweb.com.

Health council

The Windham Health Council asks that those who borrow wheelchairs and other medical equipment call one of the members when planning to return items. Recently, items have been left outside the building with no notice and when this happens, equipment can be damaged by weather or stolen. Please call 892-6619 or 892-4123 when returning items so someone can be there to unlock the building and take care of things. The Health Council provides for the free loan of all kinds of medical equipment – from canes to beds and has been doing so for more than 50 years. This is a wonderful service to the citizens of Windham who otherwise would have to rent these products.

Christmas family event

On Sunday, Dec. 12, The Believe Tour will be at Windham High School Performing Arts Center at 6 p.m. Featured performers are Nashville recording artists Chris Lockwood and Jason Barton. For ticket information, call 622-1340 or 632-8147. The event is sponsored by Grace Fellowship, Windham and Worship-FM 95.3/107.9, Augusta.

Free community supper

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

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?

If you have questions about Medicare options, call Southern Maine Agency on Aging to make an appointment at one of its clinics held in major areas throughout Cumberland and York counties. 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. 30 and on Dec. 7, 14, 21 and 28 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help on Roosevelt Trail in North Windham.

Food pantry hours for seniors

The Windham Food Pantry is open on the first Monday each month for senior citizens from 10:30 a.m. until noon. Last year, senior hours were on Thursday. Madeline Roberts changed the day this year so seniors can receive fresh fruit and produce, which is available only on Mondays. If seniors cannot make it on Monday morning, they can continue to come in the evening.

Poker on Dec. 11

A Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament sponsored by Windham Veterans Association will be held Dec. 11. Registration begins at noon, play begins at 1 p.m., with a $100 buy-in plus a $4 chair fee. Players are limited to the first 100 to register. The pot consists of 75 percent of the total buy-in registration. All players making the final eight table will share in the pot. Food, snacks and non-alcoholic drinks are available. Proceeds support the Windham Veterans Center.

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