Slow Down on River Road

According to the town’s website, “the speed limit on River Road has been reduced to 40 miles per hour from the Masonic Hall in North Windham to Bishop Drive near Newhall in South Windham. MDOT reduced the speed limit along this length of River Road due to its condition and the presence of construction for the next year and a half. Please observe the new speed limit and use extra caution in construction zones. Thanks!”

Police Warning

The Windham Police Department has received a number of complaints concerning unsolicited bank checks received in the mail. The person receiving the check is instructed to cash the check and return a portion of the money via Western Union or other electronic means to an address out of state. Generally, these mailings look very professional and may even be delivered by UPS or FedEx. A number of residents in Windham have deposited these checks into their personal accounts only to find out that they are fraudulent. If this happens to you and you are a Windham resident, please report this to the Windham Police Department by calling 892-2525.

Residents should also be aware of any phone call received from an area code (876). (See article on the Seniors, Etc. page in this edition.)

Karaoke, Dance

On Sunday, June 29, from 5-10 p.m., the Windham Veterans Center will play host to a night of karaoke and dance by Lil Musicman Entertainment Service. BYOB, admission $10 per person. Proceeds benefit veterans’ activities. The center is located on Memorial Drive, in back of the Windham Mall.

Free Community Meal

On Saturday, June 28, from 4:30-6 p.m., a free Community Supper will be held at Christ Chapel in Raymond. The surrounding communities and all ages are welcome. The menu includes Swedish meatballs, casseroles, salads, chicken soup and desserts, continuously served buffet style. All are welcome. The chapel is on Northern Pines Road, off Route 85.

Senior Luncheon

On Thursday, July 10, the Windham Community Cafe? will hold its monthly luncheon at noon at Unity Gardens on Route 115 (Tandberg Trail). The menu includes a meat and cheese platter, rolls, potato salad, cole slaw, potato chips, dessert and beverages. Guest speaker will be Curtis Johnson, superintendent of the Maine Wildlife Park. Reservations for the luncheon can be made at 892-3891 before July 8. Donation is $5.

Food Pantry Needs

Summertime is here and the children are home. The Windham Food Pantry is now in need of children’s snacks (i.e. granola bars, fruit bars, puddings, crackers), peanut butter, marshmallow fluff and jam/jelly. Call Collette at 892-1931 for more information. The Clothes Closet has lots of summer clothing for kids, babies and adults; some household items and many books. It’s all free, and the closet is open Monday and Tuesday from 10 a.m.-noon.

American Legion Meets

The American Legion Field-Allen Post 148 of Windham will hold its monthly meeting, Wednesday, July 2, at the Windham Veterans Center. There will be a 5 p.m. picnic style dinner, (hot dogs, beans, potato salad), followed by a 6 p.m. business meeting.

Attention Knitters

Do you knit and/or crochet? Would you like to meet up with other people who share this interest? Let’s get together to see if we can make this happen! Bring your yarn, needles and ideas to the Windham Public Library on Thursday, July 10, at 1 p.m. in the Meeting Room. Please call Barbara for more information at 892-1908.

Got Yard Sale Stuff?

The Windham High School class of 2015 has set a date of July 26 to hold their first fundraiser for Project Graduation. While you are doing summer cleaning, think about this worthy project and start saving items you can donate. No clothes, mattresses, or TVs please. Drop off your items July 25 from 5-7 p.m. at North Windham Union Church. Many thanks in advance for your support! We will remind you of the actual sale (8 a.m.-2 p.m. on July 26 at the church), but mark your calendars now.

Senior Shopping

Windham Parks & Recreation Department has a bus on Wednesday mornings that goes to North Windham for seniors who need to get groceries, go to the bank, get prescriptions filled, or pick up a few things. Call 892-1905 at least 24 hours ahead of time to reserve your seat.

Lyme Disease

Kate Colby from the Maine Center for Disease Control will present a program on Lyme disease on Wednesday, July 9, from 6-7 p.m. in the meeting room at the Windham Public Library. Colby will also discuss how to play it safe and avoid getting sick when you are opening up a summer home or camp. If you are interested in attending this program, please call Barbara at the library, 892-1908.

Veterans Service Officer

VSO Jerry Smith is available from 9 a.m.-noon on Wednesday, July 9, and every second and fourth Wednesday morning at the Windham Veterans Center in North Windham. If you’re a veteran or a veteran’s dependent, and have questions about benefits, stop in and find out more. You do not need an appointment.

Ye Olde Windham

History seems to be on many minds these days, and if you’d like to read about what it was like on busy Route 202 in the “good old days,” and who lived in these old houses, as well as some other stories about Windham, you might like the most recent book I have compiled. If so, email (kso48@aol.com) or call 892-5381. The summer special cost is $15. Old photos in here, too.

On Friday, Lee’s Family Trailer Sales and Service in Windham conducted a fundraiser to collect diapers and other non-food items for local food pantries. Sheri Huff of Lee’s Family, at left, accepts donations from Mary Ann Pratt.