Welcome Home Vietnam Vets

Windham’s VFW and American Legion are hosting a Welcome Home for Vietnam veterans on Saturday, March 30, at the Windham Veterans Center. A special ceremony and Italian dinner with entertainment by Randy Judkins is planned along with a silent auction of more than five dozen items. Proceeds of the auction will benefit community organizations supported by the veterans. All Vietnam veterans and the general public are invited. The event kicks off at 3 p.m. with a review of the auction items, dinner is at 4 p.m. followed by the veterans’ welcome, auction bidding and announcement of winner.

Free Tax Prep

Free federal and state of Maine income preparation and electronic filing is offered each Tuesday and Wednesday from 2-7 p.m. at Unity Gardens, located at 124 Tandberg Trail in Windham. All return preparation is done by IRS-certified volunteer income tax preparers and is open to taxpayers of all ages. To learn more or to make an appointment, call 894-5110. This program is run by AARP Tax-Aide, a program of the AARP Foundation, offered in conjunction with IRS.

Alumni Banquet

The Alumni Association will meet on Monday, April 1 at 6 p.m. at the High School guidance office. All Windham High School alumni are welcome to help plan the annual banquet.

Land Trust Meets

The Windham Land Trust holds its monthly meeting the first Wednesday of every month. The next meeting will be April 3 at the Windham Public Library starting at 7 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend.

Veterans Health Services

On Wednesday, April 3, combat veteran and clinical psychologist Dr. Clifford Trott from Portland Vet Center is available at Windham Veterans Center for appointments with veterans seeking information and/or help. Call 780-3584 to make an appointment. These sessions are one-on-one and strictly confidential. Drop-ins are welcome but appointments are recommended.

Thanks to Hannaford

Windham Neighbors Helping Neighbors appreciate the recent donation from Hannaford, for their “Charity of the Month.”

Legion Meets

On Wednesday, April 3, American Legion Field-Allen Post 148 will meet at the Windham Veterans Center. A 5 p.m. social hour with refreshments will be followed at 6 p.m. with a business meeting. The agenda includes Post officer nominations for 2014 and Memorial Day preparation. New members always welcome – come meet fellow veterans at the social hour.

Family Night

On Friday, April 5, Family Fun Night will be held from 6:30-8 p.m. at Manchester School. Activities include games in the gym with Mr. Beal, including face painting, Bingo, Pictionary, chess and Family Feud. Mrs. Morton will be playing music in the cafeteria, YMCA, electric slide, limbo, Macarena and more. Bring the whole family for a night of fun. A $3 admission helps Windham Land Trust and Manchester Technology.

Bean Supper

On Saturday, April 6, a baked bean supper will be held from 4:30-6 p.m. at White Rock Community Club, Wilson Road, off Route 237. This is an all you can eat supper serving beans, hot dogs, macaroni and cheese, salads, biscuits and homemade desserts. Adults $8, kids $4.

Benefit Supper

A spaghetti supper will be held on Saturday, April 6, from 4-8 p.m. at North Windham Union Church, Roosevelt Trail. This dinner will be to benefit Sandy Winde, a valued member of the community who has been stricken with a debilitating medical crisis. Tickets are $5 per person.

Medicare Help?

On Tuesdays, April 2 and 16, the Southern Maine Agency on Aging (SMAA) will offer a Medicare seminar and counseling for the Lakes Region at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church at 919 Roosevelt Trail, Windham. The seminar is from 10 a.m. to noon. In addition to the Medicare seminar, there will be one-on-one counseling with volunteer Medicare advocates available from 9 a.m. to noon. The seminar and counseling are intended to help you sort through your Medicare options, answer questions help you enroll. In addition to Medicare assistance, counseling on tax and rent rebate, food stamps, and fuel assistance can be arranged. Call SMAA to register for an upcoming seminar or to make a one-on-one appointment with a Medicare Advocate at 396-6500 or 1-800-427-7411. Walk-ins can usually be accommodated. Further opportunities for these services will occur monthly on the first and third Tuesdays at the same times and location. Visit the website at www.smaaa.org to learn more about the many other services that are available.

Democrats Meet

On Monday, April 6, the Windham Democratic Town Committee will meet at 7 p.m. at the Windham Public Library. Call Mark Bryant, Chair of the WDTC at 892-6591 with any questions.

Food and Clothing

Windham Clothes Closet is a wonderful place to find clothing for all ages. This is a free resource and is open from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday, including residents of neighboring towns, by calling 892-1931. In addition to clothing, there is a huge selection of paperbacks and other items. The Food Pantry is open to Windham residents by appointment, Monday through Thursday. Senior citizens can come in on the first Monday morning. If you have any questions, call Madeline at 892-1931 Monday through Thursday. The Clothes Closet is at the same location as the Food Pantry, on Route 202, across from Friends Church and adjacent to the Public Safety Building.

Thrift Shop

The Thrift Shop at the North Windham United Church of Christ is open from 1-3 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday or 10 until noon Saturdays. The Thrift Shop is in the lower level of the church. Be sure to check out this great place to save!

Military Benefits

On Wednesday, April 10, Veterans Service Officer Phyllis D’Orsay is available at the Windham Veterans Center, as she is on the second and fourth Wednesdays every month, from 9 a.m. until noon. She assists 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.