Speakout on state budget
On Thursday, Feb. 23, Bill Diamond will host “Speakout” on Windham’s local channel 7 at 7 p.m. This month’s show starts with an interview with Windham town councilor Tommy Gleason. The second half of the program will consist of a discussion of the emergency budget just presented to the Maine Legislature, of $120 million shortfall. Viewers may call in with questions during the show at 892-0546 or come to the Windham town office’s Council Chambers, and be part of the audience.
Bean Supper
On Saturday, Feb. 18, a bean supper will be held from 5-6:30 p.m. at Cornerstone Assembly of God, Cottage Road, Windham. The menu includes a variety of beans, salads, casseroles, breads, rolls and plenty of homemade desserts. Adults $6, child 6-12, $3 and children under six, free.
Historical program
Windham Historical Society will meet on Saturday, Feb. 18, at the Windham Public Library from 9 a.m. to noon. Following a fascinating program showing objects of unique historical interest, refreshments will be served and a business meeting held. The public is welcome to join – and bring along a favorite historical article to show and describe.
All about Medicare
On Tuesday, Feb. 21, a Medicare seminar will be held from 10 a.m. to noon at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church. One-on-one counseling with Medicare specialists will also be available from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call Southern Maine Agency on Aging at 396-6500 to register or make an appointment. Owen O’Donnell, a Benefit Specialist from SMAA is in Windham every Tuesday at the same location from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. to provide information and assistance on a variety of benefits including fuel assistance, food stamps, tax and rent rebate and more. Call 396-6500 to make an appointment.
Bingo at Senior Center
Lakes Region Senior Center, 40 Acorn Street, Gorham, offers a host of activities Monday through Thursday. It’s closed on Presidents Day, Feb. 20, but the rest of the week you’ll find knitting, snowshoeing, exercise with video, pickleball, cribbage, Scrabble and other games. On Thursday, Feb. 23, the public is invited to play Bingo at 10 a.m., 25 cents per card with the first card free. This will be followed by a movie and free popcorn. The Senior Center is open Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Drop in and see what we are all about.
Can we find you?
Help us find you in an emergency. The town of Windham would like to remind all residential and commercial property owners to make sure that your street number is being displayed in a conspicuous location on the front of your home or business. Numbers should be at least 4 inches in size and of a contrasting color. If your structure is more than 50 feet from the road, numbers should be displayed on a post, fence or mailbox.
Veterans help available
Veterans Service Officer Phyllis D’Orsay will be at the Windham Veterans Center on Wednesday morning, Feb. 22, 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, to the back of Hannaford and right of Lowe’s. No appointment is needed.
Pot roast supper
A public “comfort food” supper will be held on Saturday, Feb. 25, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at the Tuttle Road United Methodist Church, Cumberland. The menu includes pot roast and gravy, mashed potato, vegetables, salad and gingerbread with whipped cream. Adults $9, children 5-12, $5. The church is handicap accessible.
Democrats caucus
On Sunday, Feb. 26, at 2 p.m. at Windham Town Hall, Democrats in Windham will kick off the 2012 campaign season at the party caucus. Attendees select delegates to the Democratic State Convention, municipal ballot clerks, County Committee members, and discuss national and local policy issues affecting all Maine people. Democratic candidates, elected officials and representatives from Democratic campaigns will attend. Attendees are asked to bring their viewpoints, ideas and questions for discussion. People not currently registered in a political party, who would like to enroll as a Democrat may do so immediately at the town office or at the caucus. In case of snow, the alternate date will be March 4 at the same time and place. If you have any questions, please feel free to call Beth Quate at (207) 893-1424.
Summer Fest needs your help
Windham’s annual community celebration, Summer Fest, is scheduled to be held the weekend of June 23, beginning on Friday, June 22 with a special program at the high school about the American flag. The Historical Society will host a Civil War reenactment or encampment, a big parade will take place and many other activities are planned. To succeed, volunteers are needed to make it happen. The committee meets monthly until spring, then twice a month, at the town hall. If you would like to help or want more information, call Brian Ross at Windham Parks and Recreation Department, 892-1905.
Bean supper
On Saturday, March 3, a baked bean supper will be held at White Rock Community Club, Wilson Road in Gorham. The public is invited to these “first Saturday” suppers held January through June, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. The menu includes two kinds of beans (pea and kidney), cole slaw, potato salad, macaroni and cheese, home made biscuits and pies. Adults, $7; children under 12, $3.
Living well
Learn ways to cope with challenges such as tiredness, pain, stress and feeling down at Living Well for Better Health workshops, proven to work for people with arthritis, chronic pain, diabetes and other lifelong health problems. Topics include managing pain and fatigue, eating well, ways to get active and tips on talking with your doctor and family. This workshop will be held at Windham High School on Thursdays from March 8 to April 12, 5:30-8 p.m. Registration is required and more information available by calling Jessica LeBlanc at 1-800-400-6325, ext. 583.
You can make a difference
A free, four-day training course for volunteer leaders of “Living Well for Better Health”, a nationally-recognized self-management workshop for adults of all ages with chronic health issues, will take place in March. Leaders receive thorough training, support and materials for teaching this interactive workshop. Help adults learn how to cope with chronic health problems such as heart disease, arthritis and pain. You don’t need to be a health professional. Leader training will meet from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. March 15, 16, 22 and 23. It is essential to attend all four classes for certification. Meetings take place at Southern Maine Agency on Aging in Scarborough. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. Pre-registration is required by calling Anne Murray or Liz Weaver at 800-400-6325.
Virginia Billings, longtime coordinator for Meals on Wheels in
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