Turkey Walk

On Saturday, Nov. 22, take a 2K walk/run around Chaffin Pond and you could win a turkey. The event runs from 10 a.m. to noon – you must be done by noon. No entry fee, no registration, no timing. To participate, email greatoutdoors@windhammaine.us and show up at the Lippman Park on time on Nov. 22. Prizes donated by Shaw’s and Walmart of Windham. Drawing for turkeys will be at noon. Call Windham Parks and Recreation, 892-1905, for more information.

Reunion

Windham High School 1970s-80s informal alumni gathering at Dena’s Lobster House & Tavern (formerly Club 302), 765 Roosevelt Trail, North Windham Friday, Nov. 28, at 7:30 p.m. If questions, email Ruth at rickerruth@aol.com.

Bean Supper

A baked bean supper will be held on Saturday, Dec 6, at the White Rock Community Club, Wilson Road, Gorham, from 4:30-6 p.m. The menu includes two kinds of baked beans, hot dogs, coleslaw, potato salad, macaroni and cheese, homemade biscuits and pies, punch and coffee. $8 for adults, $4 for children 6-12; free for children 5 and under.

Cancer Support

On Monday, Nov. 24, the Windham Cancer Support Group will meet at 6:30 p.m. at Windham Public Library. This will be an informal meeting spent sharing experiences and getting to know one another better. The group has adopted as its mission to provide support and education for all cancer victims, cancer survivors, and caregivers of anyone dealing with cancer. This is a relaxed and enjoyable meeting atmosphere for anyone dealing with cancer in any of its forms. For more information, check the group on Facebook.

Veterans Information

On Wednesday, Nov. 26, Veteran Service Officer (VSO) Matthew Haley will be at the Windham Veterans Center from 9 a.m.-noon. Haley transferred to Maine from Denver and is VSO in the Portland office at the Stevens Avenue National Guard Armory. He can be reached at 430-5143 or email, Portland.MaineBVS@maine.gov, or stop in at Windham Vet Center when he is there. No appointment is necessary.

Senior Center Moves

On Monday, Nov. 24, and Tuesday, Nov. 25, the Lakes Region Senior Center will be packing up and moving from the Grange hall in North Gorham to their winter location, the UCC Church at 44 Standish Neck Road, beside the fire station and library. All LRSC members are urged to help, if possible. Call Kim for more information at 892-6326. The seniors really enjoyed the Grange during the summer and look forward to seeing members and guests at the new winter location, effective Monday, Dec. 1.

Library Art Display

Photographs by Mary T. Nelson, local artist from the Presumpscot River Studios, are on display at the Windham Public Library now through Jan. 31. For more information about Mary and samples of her work, go to www.presumpscotriverstudios.com.

42nd Street Musical

“42nd Street,” directed by Rob Juergens, music direction by Dr. Richard Nickerson and featuring more than 50 Windham High School students runs 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 4 p.m. Sunday, through Nov. 23 at the Windham Performing Arts Center on Route 202. Tickets are now on sale and are $12 for adults and $8 for children, students, and seniors over 65. For reserved seating, call 893-1742 or email fallmusical@gmail.com. Tickets will also be available at the door and doors open 45 minutes before the show.

Christmas Toy Workshop

The Windham Food Pantry is now accepting applications for its Christmas Toy Workshop. Applications must be filled out in person at the pantry Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Children must be residents of Windham and attend Windham schools. Proof of residency is required which could be a lease, a bill, or mail to your physical address. The final date for accepting applications is Dec. 3 at 3:30 pm.

Everlasting Gratitude

For the second year, Studio Flora will head up the effort to place Christmas wreaths on all Windham’s veterans’ graves in town cemeteries – last year, there were approximately 800 wreaths! The program is also sponsored by Sebago Gardens and the Little Log Cabin Montessori School with support from local veterans groups, Scout troops and many community members.

Distribution is set for Dec. 6 and prior to that, many hundreds of bows must be tied. If you’d like to help do this, call Studio Flora at 892-7523 and they will give you more information. We helped on this project last year and it was truly lots of fun. Also, financial donations are really appreciated – you may even make a donation in a loved one’s name. Talk to Libby at Studio Flora or call Dave at 892-1306 for more information, or mail a check to Studio Flora, 889 Roosevelt Trail, Windham, and mark it for “wreath” program.

Help Wanted

Volunteer workers are needed for Meals on Wheels in Windham. Part-time drivers with mileage stipend available and part-time volunteers to help prepare meals for delivery. Call Virginia at 892-3891.

Knitting Group

Whether you knit, crochet or do any other form of needlework, you are welcome to join this informal group from 3-5 p.m. at Windham Public Library on Tuesday, Nov. 25. All ages welcome. This isn’t an instructional session, although you may learn something new. The group meets the second and fourth Tuesdays from 3-5 p.m.

Tea for You

The next Library Tea will be from 1:30-2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 2, in the meeting room at the library. Folks are encouraged to drop in, share conversation, tea and goodies. The tea is open to anyone, all ages, whether you have a library account or not.