Thrift Shop bargains

Savings galore at the Bag Sale being held through April 2 at North Windham Union Church Thrift Shop, Wednesday and Thursday, 1-3 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m. to noon. Bargains for you – $5 per bag on everything!

Not too late

Riding To the Top Therapeutic Riding Center has a limited number of registration numbers available for the Beach To Beacon 10k on Aug. 6. The popular race was filled in eight minutes and the lottery closed on March 22. This year RTT was awarded 25 slots, but RTT Executive Director Sarah Bronson notes that more than half have been scooped up by previous participants. RTT Sponsored Runners pledge to raise funds from friends and family to support RTT’s therapeutic riding program. For more information contact scole @ridingtothetop.org or call 892-2813, ext. 21.

Windham Cancer Support Group meeting

Join others on Monday, March 28, for the monthly meeting of Windham Cancer Support Group. This month will be a very informal meeting, sharing experiences and simply getting to know one another better. The group meets at 6:30 p.m. at the Windham Public Library, 217 Windham Center Road. For directions or questions, please call 892-7750. The Windham Cancer Support Group provides support and education for all cancer victims, cancer survivors, and caregivers of anyone dealing with cancer. The group provides a relaxed and enjoyable meeting atmosphere for anyone dealing with cancer in any of its forms. For more information, check out http://windhamcancersupport.webs.com.

Memorial Day plans

A reminder to all American Legion Post 148 members that the next meeting is Wednesday, April 6, with a social hour at 5 p.m. and business meeting at 6 p.m. This is an important meeting as programs and preparation for Memorial Day will be discussed. As always, new members are welcome.

Storytelling Enthusiasts

Susan Dries of Windham, a well known storyteller, will host the April 13 meeting of MOOSE, the Maine Organization of Storytelling Enthusiasts. The group meets the second Wednesday of every month at the Portland Public Library in the Rines Auditorium. Come early and sign up for your 10 minutes of spoken word (please, no readings) at the mic. The Rines auditorium is open after the Library closes at 7 p.m., so please visit us downstairs even if the security gate is blocking the Library. Open mic is free from 7-8 p.m. and will be followed by announcements and a brief intermission. Following intermission storyteller Mike Harris presents excerpts from his new one-man show entitled “My Mother, My Father and My Mother.” For more information, call Dries at 892-9346. Suggested donation is $5. Visit the MOOSE website at http://moosetellers.ning.com.

Seniors meet

A fledgling group of seniors and those who work with seniors will meet Wednesday, March 30, at 10 a.m. at Windham Town Hall, second floor near the Parks & Recreation office. All are welcome including representation from Raymond, Casco, Naples and Gray so we can make it a regional organization.

Library Book Group

The Book Group will meet on Tuesday, March 29, at 6:15 p.m. to discuss F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic, “The Great Gatsby.” All are welcome. Please call Barbara at 892-1908 for more information.

Church supper

Time to welcome spring on Saturday, March 26, from 5-6:30 p.m. at Windham Hill UCC on Windham Center Road with a wonderful supper of corned beef and cabbage, as well as carrots, onions, turnip, potatoes and dessert. A real New England boiled dinner! Join other community members and enjoy. $8 for adults, $5 for children 12 and under.

Want to help?

The current food drive being done by Wal-Mart goes directly to the Good Shepherd Food Bank. If community members wish to donate to the Windham Food Pantry, the donation should be made to the Human Resources Building at 377 Gray Road to directly benefit the community. Unless specifically designated for the “Windham Food Pantry,” the food is not donated here for the benefit of Windham residents.

Cumberland-Oxford Canal History

On Saturday, March 26, Windham Historical Society presents an updated program on the Cumberland-Oxford Canal, hand dug, from Portland to the interior of the Lakes Region, before the trains began to run. The program starts at 9 a.m. in the public meeting room of Windham Public Library. Refreshments follow the program. Public welcome. There is no fee but donations are always welcome to help keep our museums open, provide programs and the future living history center called Village Green. Find out all about it on March 26!

Benefit comedy show

On Wednesday, March 30, the Bob Marley Show will be presented at Windham High School Performing Arts Center at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15. Proceeds will benefit Camp Sunshine and the Windham Neighbors Helping Neighbors fuel assistance program that has been of critical help this winter. Tickets for the show are available at the high school, local corner stores and by calling Norma Rogers, 892-5608.

Tea Time for you

Tea for you @ your library will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 5 at Windham Public Library, Windham Center Road. Enjoy a relaxing visit with friends, a wonderful cup of tea and goodies. All are welcome and there is no charge.

Windham Barn Tour

A barn tour is one of the many events planned by Windham Historical Society for this season. The guided tour of some Windham barns will take place on Saturday, June 11 (rain date, June 12) beginning at 1 p.m. Reservations are required by calling Linda at 650-7484. Featured barns cover a wide array of time periods and styles from early English-influenced hand-hewn timber frames to modern 20th century structures. Don Perkins, an expert on barns will provide information. Those attending will meet at 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 11 at the Windham Historical Society, 234 Windham Center Road. Donation is $10 for non-Society members, $8 for members. The Society is a non-profit organization. Donations are tax deductible.

Rental available

For years, it was nearly impossible to find a good hall to rent in Windham, when functions such as parties, showers or other events were planned. Residents are fortunate now to have a beautiful space at the Windham Veterans Center. There’s no need to go out of town. If you or someone you know needs a place to hold a function, give Don Swander a call at 838-1455. He reports that as of now, April dates are plentiful!