Artisans on the Green

We’re happy to report the first-ever Artisans on the Green event at Windham Historical Society’s Village Green was a big success. As part of Summerfest 2013, it was a unique addition showing skills and crafts from a century ago. Especially popular, especially with youngsters, were the wagon rides with Sonny Richards’ beautiful horses leading the way. A plus for visitors at the Artisans event was a perfect viewing location for the parade! Congratulations to all who worked so hard on Summerfest 2013 and the Artisans on the Green. For information on Historical Society summer programs and events, visit the website at www.windhamhistorical.org or email info@windhamhistorical.org.

Happy Birthday

More than 150 guests helped Phyllis Hall-Smith celebrate her 90th birthday at the Purpooduck Club in Cape Elizabeth. The early June event was arranged by her children, Scott, Rett and Heather. Phyllis has spent her life in Windham and was instrumental in rescuing the original church in North Windham, which is now a popular meeting place called The Little Meeting House. Congratulations, Phyllis!

Marriage Intentions

Marriage intentions filed with the Town Clerk’s office in the past week include David Farley Jr. and Alyssa McElroy, both of Windham; Rae-Lynn Bean and Anna Kelley, both of Windham; John McGintee of Windham and Anne Hobin of New Hampshire; Kevin Mack and Kylie Dulac, both of Windham and Jonathan Parsons and Lillian Hafford, both of Windham.

Basketball Tourney

Windham Youth Basketball will hold a Sonic 3×3 tournament from 8 a.m. to noon on Sunday, July 14. Teams of three to five players from third grade to adult; $10 per person. For more information, go to http://windhamyouthbasketball.com or moody.Patrick@nne.aaa.com; proceeds are to benefit the Windham Playground Fund and Dan Giguere Family Fund.

Vets News

Dr. Cliff Trott, who has been available at Windham Veterans Center in the past, will no longer be holding office hours, due to a reduction in staff at his Portland office. If and when this situation changes, notification will be given. Due to the Independence Day holiday, there will be no American Legion Post 148 meeting on July 3. The next meeting will be the first Wednesday of August. Phyllis D’Orsay, Veteran Service Officer will not be available on July 10 at the Windham Veterans Center.

Windham Waterfront Park Open

Dundee Park, off Presumpscot Road, is open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Daily fees for residents are $4 for adults, $2 per child; non-residents, $5 for adults, $3 for child. A family pass is $45 for Windham residents and will allow all people in vehicle to get in. Enjoy a picnic, swimming or basketball. There is a new addition to the bathhouse and a new handicap ramp. Call the park at 893-2415 or Parks and Recreation office, 892-1905 or visit the website at www.windhamparksandrec.com.

Senior Center Anniversary

Lakes Region Senior Center is located at 40 Acorn Street, Gorham. This is the former Little Falls School. It’s easy to become a member and visit with others in a relaxed setting. Hours in the summer are Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

On July 17, an Anniversary Celebration will be held. Paid reservations are required for a catered picnic with entertainment and games. Entry is $7 per person, and should be paid by July 10. Call Marge at 892-4955. On Monday, July 22, at 10 a.m., What You Need to Know About Homecare will be presented. A nurse from Family Health Care will make this presentation giving valuable information for seniors and their offspring. This is open to the public, bring a friend and/or relative. Refreshments will be served. This is a drop-in center, become a member and join the daily activities or just socialize. Daily independent activities include needlework, crafts, cards, cribbage, board games, Wii games and many more.

Library Closed Friday Mornings

The Windham Public Library is closed from 9 a.m. to noon on Fridays, temporarily, while the search for a library director is ongoing. Notification will be made when they resume regular hours.

Medicare Help?

On Tuesday, July 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.

A “Welcome to Medicare” seminar is scheduled 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 and to help you enroll. In addition to Medicare assistance, counseling on tax and rent rebate, food stamps, and fuel assistance can be arranged. Call the Southern Maine Agency on Aging 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 or to find a seminar and counseling session near you. Walk-ins can usually be accommodated. Further opportunities for these services are available. Visit the website at www.smaaa.org to learn more about the many other services that are available.

Police Fundraiser

The Windham Police Association is conducting a fundraiser that consists of selling advertising space for a police yearbook. Due to requirements in the state law they are required to hire an outside contractor to conduct the telephone solicitation. Donations collected from the fundraising effort go to local and national charities such as the Maine Adaptive Skiing, youth basketball, Southern Maine Hospice, Relay for Life and many others. The solicitation contractor will be picking up donations from people in silver 2000 Ford Taurus or a blue Ford Ranger, his first name is Mike. If people are not comfortable leaving the donations outside for pickup then they can always drop them off at the police station during the day. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact Windham Police Association at 200-1837 or email windhampoliceassociation@gmail.com.