Town honors ?Health Council
Who do you know that’s devoted 50 years to volunteer work in the town of Windham? In the year 2000, I went to a special event marking the 55th year of the Windham Health Council. Most of the volunteers who were there, including the late Dr. Sidney Branson, had served the town for dozens of years. It was a wonderful event for a most valuable part of our community, who had worked to make sure we all had our polio shots, learned about fluoride and stayed healthy. Now it’s time for all of us to say thank-you to some very special ladies. On Tuesday, July 26, town officials will honor the members of the health council at a tea to be held at Windham Public Library at 1:30 p.m. Elsie Haskell, May Lunt and Freda Scott will be honored for their many years of service. All past members of the Council, as well as family and friends are invited to attend. The Health Council was established in 1945 by the school superintendent and school nurse and for generations, volunteers helped with inoculations, tests, education, well-baby clinics and formed a Loan Closet that provided free loan of medical equipment.
Medicare questions and answers
It’s been a dozen years since I “went on Medicare” and it would have been wonderful if I’d known then what I know now, as they say. The most important thing to find out is what it does and doesn’t cover. There are lots of surprises! 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. Medicare is always changing! Call Southern Maine Agency on Aging, 396-6500 and make an appointment at one of their seminars which are held at several sites. In the Lakes Region, SMAA will host Welcome to Medicare in Windham at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, from 10 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, Aug. 2, Aug. 16, Sept. 6 and Sept. 20. 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.
Community service opportunity
Windham Land Trust is doing annual maintenance and making improvements in Black Brook Preserve, Windham Center this summer. This project is an opportunity for high school students to earn some of the 40 hours of community service required to graduate. All work that is being planned is suitable for all ages and skills. The Land Trust is a non-profit organization. The projected work schedule is: Sunday, July 31, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., clearing areas of new growth and adding a new short trail. Work requires chainsaw work, weed-whacking, clipping and in general picking up debris on the trails and adding a few new signs. This work will make the trails easier and safer for walking. On Wednesday, Aug. 10, similar work will be done – from 5:30 p.m. to dusk. Contact Patrick Corey at info@thewindhamlandtrust.org. On Sunday, Aug. 14, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., work to better protect the wetlands and make trail passage safer by adding additional bridgework. All days are open to all skill levels and ages of volunteers. You can work as little or as much as you like, and with tools that you are comfortable with. Meeting place will be at both entrances, Route 202 and the Windham Center Road. Prior to the event, contact Dennis Hawkes at: info@thewindhamlandtrust.org or 207-776-5760 for scheduling.
Lady Barbershoppers
For the third concert in their Music on the Hill series, Windham Hill UCC Church presents the barbershop sounds of Flashpoint! and Rally, on Saturday, July 23, at 7 p.m. Both groups are part of the Sweet Adelines Royal River Chorus. Tickets ($12 and $8) may be purchased at the door. For reservations call 892-2154. Visit www.windhamhillucc.org for more information.
Cancer support group
Windham Cancer Support Group meets at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, July 25 at the Windham Public Library, 217 Windham Center Road. The informal meetings allows attendees to get to know each other and share experiences. The mission of the Windham Cancer Support Group is to provide support and education for all cancer victims, cancer survivors, and caregivers of anyone dealing with cancer and to provide a relaxed and enjoyable meeting atmosphere for anyone dealing with cancer in any of its forms. For more information, check out our website: http://windhamcancersupport.webs.com or on facebook.
Chance to help
Many new clients are now being served by Windham Food Pantry and some of the unmet needs of the facility are personal care products including hair products, soap and body wash, deodorants, razors and shaving supplies, toothpaste and brushes, toilet tissue, diapers of all sizes and baby wipes. If readers wish to donate, the Pantry is open from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday through Friday, at 377 Gray Road (across from Friends Church).
Veterans benefits
On Wednesday, July 27, from 9 a.m. noon, Veterans Service Officer Phyllis D’Orsay, will be available to assist veterans, widows of veterans and dependents with questions about benefits and other information, at Windham Veterans Center. She is 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, 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.
School supplies
Beginning the first of August, the Windham Food Pantry will collect school supplies and backpacks in which children can pack their snowpants, hats, mittens and other gear. Size is important. For more information, call 892-1931 any day, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. In addition, Gorham Savings Bank and Zwirner State Farm Insurance are partnering in a school supply drive from Aug. 1-19. A drop-off site, in addition to the food pantry, will be provided at Gorham Savings Bank in Windham and Zwirner State Farm, 13 Storm Drive. Basic school supplies and backpacks as well as monetary donations are welcome.
Public hearing
The Town of Windham “Brownfields Program” will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 2, at 7 p.m. in the Windham High School Auditorium. The meeting will be to discuss environmental concerns found at the former mill site on Depot Street in South Windham. Representatives from the EPA, Maine DEP, the Maine State Toxicologist, Summit Environmental Consultants, and the town will be on hand to present the findings and to answer questions about the results. All members of the public are invited to attend. A specific invitation is extended to current and former residents of the South Windham Village.
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!
August tea time
Tea at the Windham Public Library is an event not to miss. A variety of tea is offered, served in your choice of beautiful and unique tea cups. To go with tea, an offering of delicious sweets, fruit and cheese is popular with those attending. All ages are welcome and there is no charge. The next tea is at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 9. Plenty of parking is available. Stop in for a visit!
Wheelchairs needed!
The Windham Loan Closet is in need of wheelchairs. If you have borrowed one and are ready to return it, or you have one in good condition to donate, please call 892-1907 to arrange for pick-up or delivery.
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, Route 25 in Standish.
With assistance from the Sebago Lake Rotary Club, students in
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