Help for Vets

On Aug. 14 and Aug. 28, 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. to 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. The Veterans Center is in North Windham, off Route 302, in back of the Windham Mall. Watch for the signs.

American Legion Meets

On Wednesday, Aug. 7, the American Legion Post 148 will meet at Windham Veterans Center. The social hour is at 5 p.m. with business meeting following at 6 p.m. The main topic of discussion will be the annual pig roast.

Hospice Volunteer Training

Hospice volunteers are always needed. A special 20-hour training is being offered by Visiting Nurses Association (VNA) to prepare volunteers to provide companionship, caregiver respite and practical non-medical help. Training is available beginning Sept. 13 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and for the next three Fridays at the VNA Home Health Hospice, 50 Foden Road, South Portland. A pre-training interview is required. For more information, call Volunteer Coordinator Linda Hopkins at 400-8714 for an application or email Hopkins1@vnahomehealth.org.

Event at Senior Center

Lakes Region Senior Center, at the former Little Falls School is offering the following August events, open to the public. Bring a guest and find out more about this group. On Tuesday, Aug. 13, at noon, Merits of Massage Therapy will be conducted by Virginia Purcell from Heaven & Earth Day Spa and Wellness Center. A light lunch will be served. To be included in this free event, call Marge 892-4955 to reserve your spot.

On Monday, Aug. 19, at noon, a baked bean lunch will be served with pie and ice cream for dessert to honor August birthdays. Donation of $4 is suggested. Regular hours are Monday to Thursday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. This is a drop-in center, become a member and join the daily independent activities or just socialize.

Marriage Intentions

Recent marriage intentions have been filed at the Windham Town Clerk’s office by Joseph Daley and Mary Nicely, Paige Bodwell and Nathaniel Sanborn, Ross MacMillan and Ashley Stone, Timothy Jordan and Kelly Burnett, and Nancy Pelletier and Michael Barrett, all of Windham.

Senior Day at Food Pantry

Monday, Aug. 6, will be the traditional senior pick-up day at the Windham Food Pantry from 10 a.m. to noon. If you have any questions, call Rene Daniel at the Human Services Building, 892-3891.

Catered Lunch at Unity Gardens

On Aug. 8, the Community Cafe? will have a catered lunch at noon, at Unity Gardens senior housing on Tandberg Trail. The menu includes grilled chicken and gravy, mashed potato, vegetable, rolls, apple pie and beverages. Donation is $5. Raffles, including a 50/50, will also be held. The meal is catered by Al’s Catering of Scarborough. Call Virginia Billings at 892-3891 for reservations or information. Meals on Wheels are served from Windham five days a week to Windham, Gray, New Gloucester, Standish and Raymond. Call 1-800-400-6325 to find out more. The Community Cafe? is open 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

Lobster Dinner

Windham Kiwanis is hosting its annual “Lobstah” dinner on Saturday, Aug. 17, from 4:30-6 p.m. at the Little Meeting House in North Windham. The menu includes lobster, corn on the cob, coleslaw, chips, beverages and more. Cost is $15 per person and tickets can be purchased from any Kiwanian, at the door or by calling 892-3684.

Happy 100th Birthday

Recently, one of our favorite Windham ladies celebrated her 100th birthday with many of her friends. We will add our congratulations to Marjorie Manchester, formerly of Windham Center. It’s amazing that her sister, the late Ruth Grant, also reached the century mark!

Backpacks Needed

It’s almost back to school time and the Windham Food Pantry is seeking donations of backpacks and school supplies for children in need. Please call Rene? Daniel at 892-1931 for details or to arrange a time to drop off your donation.