Food Pantry ?changes hours
Windham Food Pantry/Clothes Closet, in order to better meet the needs of its clients, is changing hours effective immediately. There will no longer be any evening hours. Instead, the pantry will be open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Please call 892-1931 for an appointment.
Halloween Night Hike
At 6 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 29, brave souls will begin a walk in the Clark Farm and Forest at 24 Swett Road. Members of the Windham Land Trust will be on hand to escort visitors in search of night spirits and local lore. Those who make it all the way, will snack on donut holes and mulled cider around 9 p.m. Several rest stops are planned to enjoy chilling local lore and scary stories. Dress appropriately. Bring a flashlight or headlamp with fresh batteries. School-age children accompanied by an adult. For more information, call Dennis Hawkes at 892-5537 or email at hawkes555@gmail.com. The event is free and open to the public.
Chili and Chowder
The weather is right for chili and chowder and on Saturday, Oct. 29, Windham Hill UCC will be serving this delicious menu including several kinds of each. Also on the menu, tossed salad, cornbread, assorted pies and beverages. It all takes place 5-6:30 p.m.; tickets are $8 for adults, $5 for children.
Noah’s Ark ?Harvest Party
On Sunday, Oct. 30, Cornerstone Assembly of God will host a harvest party from 3-6 p.m. The theme is Noah’s Ark, so youngsters should come dressed as a favorite animal for the animal costume contest. Other activities include games, crafts, facepainting, stories and lots of candy! The church is located on Cottage Road in East Windham. Call 892-5980 for more information.
Lions Club road race
On Sunday, Oct. 30, Windham Lions Club is sponsoring the 7th annual 5K Charity Road Race and Walk beginning at Windham High School where registration will be held 8-9 a.m. You also can register online at: www.active.com. Another link is located at www.windhamlionsme.lionwap.org. The run begins at 9:30 a.m.; the walk starts at 9:45 a.m. Participants are encouraged to collect pledges, due on the day of the run. Any participant who collects $100 or more, receives free registration. The registration fee is $15 on race day. Children under the age of 12 are free. All proceeds benefit Relay for Life of Sebago Lakes Region and Windham Lions charities.
Food Mobile ?at Pantry
On Monday, Oct. 31, a Food Mobile will be at the Windham Food Pantry, 377 Gray Road for Windham residents. The Food Mobile will be set up Farmer’s Market style with fresh vegetables and fruits along with meats and non-perishables. Please contact Madeline at 892-1931 if you would like to take advantage of this offering.
Tea time ?at the library
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, Nov. 1. For more information call the library at 892-1908.
Grief Support meeting
VNA Home Health and Hospice holds a monthly open group meeting for anyone grieving the death of a loved one, on Tuesday, Nov. 1 from 6-7:30 p.m. at the North Windham Union Church, 723 Roosevelt Trail (near Boody’s Corner). This month the open discussion topic will be, “We gather together….. can we feel thankful while we grieve?” The group is sponsored by the church’s Mission Committee. For more information, call Linda Hopkins, Bereavement Support Coordinator for VNA Home Health & Hospice at 400-8714 or email hopkins1@vnahomehealth.org.
American Legion meets
Field-Allen American Legion Post 148 will hold its monthly meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 2, at the Windham Veterans Center to discuss important issues. Attendance by members is urged. After a 5 p.m. social hour with corned beef and cabbage dinner, the business meeting will be held at 6 p.m. New members always welcome. Contact Dave Tanguay, 892-1306 for details.
Thanksgiving basket sign up time
The deadline is Nov. 4, if you want to sign up for a Thanksgiving basket from Windham Food Pantry; forms are available at the Food Pantry. This deadline must be adhered to, due to the increased use of the food pantry. You must be a Windham resident and if you are not a current client of the Pantry, you must provide proof of residence in the form of a utility bill in your name. Questions may be directed to Madeline Roberts, 892-1931.
Chamber Singers join veterans Nov. 11
Windham schools and the Windham Chamber Singers will join with Windham VFW Post 10643 to make this year’s Veterans Day special. At 9:30 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 7, a “Freedom is not Free” presentation will be given for 250 fourth graders at Manchester School. On Friday, Nov. 11 at 11 a.m., the commemoration will be at Windham Veterans Center, leading off with Dr. Richard Nickerson directing the Windham Chamber Singers. Students will read papers about their voice in our Democracy. Keynote speaker will be Maine’s Atty. Genl. William J. Schneider. Everyone is invited, and children are especially welcome. This date, 11 a.m. on the 11th day of the 11th month, 2011 – will not occur again for 100 years!
Concerned about ?the town’s future?
Windham needs citizen volunteers to serve on several Council-appointed Boards and Committees. If you would like to serve your town by volunteering, consider the Ethics Board which needs three volunteers; five are needed on the Natural Resources Advisory Committee; one volunteer is currently needed on Windham Economic Development Corporation and one is needed by the Assessment Review Board. Applications will be accepted in the Town Manager’s office until all positions are filled. Forms can be downloaded by clicking this link, or call 892-1907 to have one FAXED, e-mailed or mailed to you.
Pancakes for technology
Manchester School is holding a pancake breakfast at Applebee’s on Saturday, Nov. 5 from 8-9:30 p.m. Tickets are $5. Proceeds will be used to purchase more technology for Manchester School. Tickets available at the door or at the school. Contact dmorton@rsu14.org or call 892-1830 for more information.
Senior drop-in
The Lakes Region Senior Center, at the old Little Falls School, 40 Acorn Street, Gorham is open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday. For more information, email lakesregion50@gmail.com or call Glenn at 893-9088, or drop in to see what it’s all about. A survey has been taken to find out what activities may be planned for members and a calendar will be compiled. New members are always welcome.
Veterans help available
Veterans Service Officer Phyllis D’Orsay will be at the Windham Veterans Center on Wednesday, Nov. 9 to assist veterans, widows of veterans and dependents with questions about benefits and other information. 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 is needed.
Thrift shop
North Windham Union Church Thrift Shop is located in the basement of the church, on Route 302 near Boody’s Corner, regular hours are 1-3 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, 10 a.m. until noon on Saturday.
Toy Workshop
With only eight weeks until the Annual Toy Workshop to be held on December 17th at the Windham Food Pantry applications are now being taken from clients. The steep increase in the number of families using the pantry, and other families in need, make it very important to provide help. If you would like to adopt a family for Thanksgiving and or Christmas please contact Madeline at 892-1931. She will provide you with a family of your choice. You decide the size of the family. Last year 156 children under the age of 12 were provided gifts, and 67 teens were given approximately $65.00 in gift cards. If you are an organization, church, school, business or private citizen your help will be genuinely appreciated. Please do not hesitate to call with any questions.
Winter’s coming – help is needed
Last year Windham Food Pantry helped an average of 160 families per month. This year, the first three weeks of September showed 195 families. Donations of food and funds are needed more and more. Whether it’s a bag of canned goods, a carton of paper towels or a check – it all helps. Call Madeline at 892-1931 for more information.
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