Speakout

Sen. Bill Diamond will bring viewers a timely topic, Legislative Round Up, on the live Speakout program on Windham’s local Channel 7, Thursday, June 23 at 7 p.m. Bill and his guests will discuss events from the year. You may call with your questions during the show at 892-0546. You are also welcome to come to the Windham town office, Council Chambers, and be part of the audience. This will be the last show for this season. Programs begin again in August, on the fourth Thursday of the month, by covering what is happening in our schools and other topics of interest.

Church concert

On Thursday, June 23, the North Windham Union Church UCC is hosting a return performance by the Grove United Methodist Church Youth Choir from West Chester, Pa., in the church sanctuary. There is no admission but donations will be accepted. The concert begins at 7 p.m. and promises an evening of contemporary Christian, sacred classical and world music.

Bean supper

A baked bean supper will be held at Cornerstone Assembly of God, Cottage Road, on Saturday, June 18 from 5-6:30. The menu includes a variety of beans, casseroles, salads, breads and plenty of homemade desserts. Adults $6, children 6-12, $3 and children under age 6, free. Call 892-5980 for more information.

Summer clothes needed

The Food Pantry/Clothes Closet is in need of gently used washed clothing for all ages children and adults for the summer months. When you are cleaning out your closets this summer and find fall items, think of the Clothes Closet and start saving for the needs of others. The Clothes Closet appreciates the kindness of the community. Call 892-1931 if you have any questions.

Help for veterans

Veterans Service Officer Phyllis D’Orsay is available on the second and fourth Wednesdays, from 9 a.m. until noon, at Windham Veterans Center. Look for her next on June 22. She can assist widows of veterans, dependents and of course, veterans. If you have questions of a military nature, stop in and get some answers. The Veterans Center is off Route 302, on Memorial Drive, between Evergreen Credit Union and Friendly’s. Follow Memorial Drive all the way to the Veterans Center – to the right of Home Depot – a dirt, town road. No appointment necessary.

Class of 1964 ?hosts car show

The Windham High School Class of 1964 is again hosting a car show at Windham’s Summerfest on Saturday, June 18. The 2nd Annual Duane Clark Scholarship Fund Car Show was organized by Stan and Cheryl Page and is supported by members of the Class of 1964 and friends of Duane Clark. Last year over 100 cars were entered into the car show and this year, a larger turnout is expected. Don’t miss this special event! There will be 20 classes for the vehicles – something for everyone – and only $5 to register a vehicle for the show. The Scholarship Fund was founded in memory of Duane Clark, a 1964 graduate of Windham High School, who tragically lost his life in 1971, The latest recipient of the scholarship, Kirsten Russell, is currently attending the University of New England. Kirsten will be on hand the day of the car show to present the special Duane Clark Cup to this year’s winner. For more information, please contact Stan or Cheryl Page at 207-892-7389.

Class of 1971 reunion

Windham High School class of 1971 will hold their 40th reunion on Saturday, July 9 beginning at 10 a.m. with coffee, refreshments and pontoon boat ride on Little Sebago. In the afternoon, golf is planned – contact Dave Rogers, 892-4295 or Rogd@aol.com. In the evening, met at Fireside Inn (formerly Holiday Inn West), Riverside Street, Portland from 6-11 p.m., cash bar, buffet with prime rib, salmon and roast turkey – and dance to the Class of 71’s own band, to music of the 60s and 70s. A 50/50 raffle will be held. The evening cost is $35 per person. For more information, contact Barbara Bowden Graves, 892-6033 or Susan Lunt Simonson, ssimons1@rr.com. Special note to the classes of 1970 and 1972 – you are invited also!

Medicare seminars

SMAA will host Welcome to Medicare from 10 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, June 21 and one-on-one appointments are available on the same date, from noon to 3 p.m. All are held at Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 919 Roosevelt Trail, Windham. Six trained volunteers, four of them from Windham, make these appointments possible. Bring your Medicare card, Social Security number, list of drugs and quantities you take, your income and asset information (you may qualify for reduced costs) and current health insurance information. If you’re retiring soon (within a year), and will be signing up for Medicare insurance, you may want to attend a free Medicare seminar to find out what it’s all about. Even if you are receiving Medicare, this is a good opportunity to learn more. Call Southern Maine Agency on Aging at 396-6500 to make an appointment.

Holiday hours

Because of the July 4 holiday on Monday, the Food Pantry will be closed on the 4th but open on Monday, July 11, from 5:30-7 p.m. Senior citizens may come at 10:30 a.m. to noon. The Pantry has bags of food available if there is an immediate need, but fresh fruits and vegetables are available on Mondays only. Call 892-1931 any day, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. if in need of emergency food.

Book sale

For those readers who don’t mind going out of town to find something to read, the Friends of Feral Felines will befit from the annual used book sale on Saturday, June 18 at Williston West Church, Portland.

Vets at Summerfest

Summerfest is coming right up on Saturday, June 18, following town meeting. Among the many organizations participating in Summerfest are Windham’s veterans – in the parade and with their booth offering pulled pork sandwich dinners, kettle corn, maple corn, cold bottled water, military tee shirts, membership info for joining the local VFW or AL and a silent auction. Support your local Veterans!

Bingo

Bingo games are held on Mondays, 6:30 p.m. at the Windham Veterans Center, hosted by American Legion Post 128 of Standish. Bingo games pay out up to the state maximum of $1,400, depending on attendance. A winner-take-all game, as well as pull-tabs and a 50/50 drawing will be offered. Food and beverages provided by the Legion Auxiliary will be sold. Proceeds from the games will go towards the building fund for a future home for Post 128 which currently meets at the Kiwanis Building, Rte. 25 in Standish.

Thrift Shop

North Windham Union Church Thrift Shop is open Wednesday and Thursday, 1-3 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m. to noon. At the church on Route 302 near Boody’s Corner. Bargains for you on a variety of items. Check it out!