Speakout

On Thursday, Oct. 25, Bill Diamond’s guests on Speakout will be candidates for the Maine House of Representatives Jane Pringle and Stuart (Toby) Pennels (District 111) and Tom Tyler and Ralph Johnston (District 110). The program airs at 7 p.m. on Windham’s local Channel 7. Viewers can call in during the show at 892-9546 or attend at the Council Chambers and be part of the audience.

Medicare Seminar

A high percentage of Windham residents receive Medicare or are close to Medicare “age” and Southern Maine Agency on Aging provides regular informational seminars to assist people in understanding their options. If you are thinking of making changes in your current insurance or are new to Medicare, or if you have questions about tax rebates, rent rebates, food stamps or fuel assistance, or other questions, you may be interested in signing up for these seminars. Walk-ins can usually be accommodated. The Welcome to Medicare seminar is held from 10 a.m. to noon on Tuesdays, Nov. 6, Nov. 20 and Dec. 4 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help, North Windham. One-on-one counseling sessions are also held with volunteer Medicare advocates every Tuesday through Dec. 11 at Our Lady, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 1-800-427-7411 or 396-6500 and register. Visit the website at www.smaaa.org to learn more about the many other services that are available.

Chili & Chowder

The annual Chili & Chowder dinner at Windham Hill United Church of Christ will be held from 5-6:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 27. Corn bread, desserts and beverages are on the menu along with a variety of chowders and chili. Adults $8, children under 12, $5.

Help WHS Volleyball

Dinah Aldrich will lead a class of Zumba on Sunday, Oct. 28, at 12:30 p.m. at the North Windham Union Church. Doors open at 12:30 p.m., zumba begins at 1 p.m. $10 a person, all proceeds benefit Windham High School girls volleyball.

Cancer Support Group Meeting

The Windham Cancer Support Group will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, Oct. 29, at 6:30 p.m. at the Windham Public Library, 217 Windham Center Road. All cancer victims, survivors and caregivers of anyone dealing with cancer is welcome. For directions or more information, call 892-7750 or check out the Facebook page.

Free Community Meal

Enjoy a roast turkey dinner with mashed potato, veggies and dessert on Saturday, Oct. 27, from 4:30-6 p.m. at Christ Chapel, 37 Northern Pines Road (off Route 85 near Crescent Lake), Raymond. The meal is free of charge and open to the surrounding communities. All ages are welcome. Food is continually served, buffet style.

Alumni Meeting

Plans are being made for the 2013 Windham High School Alumni banquet. A meeting of those interested will be at 6 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 29, at the Guidance Conference Room at the high school. Enter at the clock entrance, take a left, just after the main office.

Bean Supper

On Saturday, Nov. 3, an all-you-can-eat baked bean supper will be held from 4:30-6 p.m. at White Rock Community Club, Wilson Road (off Route 237) in Gorham. The menu includes baked beans, hot dogs, macaroni and cheese, biscuits, salads and homemade desserts. Adults $7, kids $3.

Grief Support

VNA Home Health & Hospice will hold a group grief support meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 6, from 6-7:30 p.m. at the North Windham Union Church on Route 302. The subject is, “What do I do with all the stuff?” and is an open group for anyone grieving the death of a loved one. Call Linda Hopkins, bereavement support coordinator for VNA, at 400-8714 for more information.

Teacher ?of the Year Contest

The VFW is seeking the teacher of the year in their annual National Citizenship Education Teacher Award contest. Teachers who teach in K-12 can be nominated by fellow teachers, supervisors or other interested individuals, and can win $1,000 for their professional development and $1,000 for their school, plus an all-expenses-paid trip to the VFW’s National Competition. Deadline is Nov. 1, 2012. Teachers are nominated and sent to the local VFW Post competition. The deadline for entering is Nov. 1, 2012. Post winners advance to District, and those winners compete in the state competition; the state winner competes in national competition. More information is available by calling the Citizenship Education Chairman at the Windham VFW Post 10643 at 892-6582 or write to the Post at Box 1776, Windham, ME 04062.

Notice of Annual Meeting

Windham Land Trust’s annual meeting will be held Wednesday, Nov. 7, at 7 p.m. at the Windham Public Library. Public invited.

Guys and Dolls

Get your tickets now for the Windham High School’s fall musical production of “Guys and Dolls”, at 7 p.m. Nov. 9, 10, 16 and 17 at the Performing Arts Center at the high school. Performances at 4 p.m. on Nov. 11 and 18 are also scheduled. Call 893-1742 for reservations. Box office opens 45 minutes before curtain. This Broadway-style musical is directed by Rob Juergens, music director Richard Nickerson, choreography by Venesa Beyland. Tickets $7 for seniors and children, $11 for adults.

Old-Fashioned Christmas Fair

Nov. 10-11, 9-3, Old Fashioned Christmas Fair, Windham Historical Society, 234 Windham Center Road. Handmade decorations, wreaths, ornaments, sweet treats, linens, wooden items. Proceeds benefit Society’s programs.

Holiday Fair

Nov. 10-11, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Holiday Fair, Windham Hill UCC Church, 140 Windham Center Road, at Fellowship Hall and in church; baked goods and candy, crafts, wreaths and cemetery baskets, centerpieces, cards, silent auction and attic treasures.

Christmas Fair

Nov. 17, 9-2, Holiday Fair, Windham Gorham Rod & Gun Club, 8 Towpath Road, Gorham (off Route 202) Crafts, jellies and jams, relishes, baskets, hand knit items, stationery; Light lunch. Profits to food pantries in Windham and Gorham.

Space to Rent

Please jot this information down for reference. Anyone who would like to rent the Little Meetinghouse in North Windham, please call 892-9346 or visit their Facebook page. For your information, every weekend through November is booked.

Help for Vets, Dependents

Veterans Service Officer Phyllis D’Orsay will be at the Windham Veterans Center on Wednesday morning, Nov. 14, from 9 a.m. until noon, 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. No appointment is needed.

Veterans’ Health

On Wednesday, Nov. 7, combat veteran and Clinical Psychologist Dr. Clifford Trott from Portland Vet Center will offer mental health services to area veterans on at Windham Veterans Center. These sessions are one-on-one and strictly confidential. Drop-ins are welcome but appointments are recommended. Call 780-3584. He is usually available on the first and third Wednesdays. To get to the Windham Veterans Center, enter Veterans Memorial Drive off Route 302 between Evergreen Credit Union and Friendly’s and follow to the end.

Open for Prayer

Cornerstone Assembly of God church will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Election Day for those who want to pray for the country and local/national elections. Call 892-5980 for more information.

Thrift Shop

The Thrift Shop at the North Windham UCC is open from 1-3 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday or 10 a.m. until noon Saturdays. The Thrift Shop is in the lower level of the church.

Shriners Meet

Lake Region Shrine Club meets on the third Tuesday each month at 5 p.m. at Club 302, Route 302, North Windham. Next meeting is Nov. 20. For more information, call Jim Hanson, 892-7187.