Pennels blood drive

An American Red Cross blood drive in memory of longtime Windham resident, volunteer and businessman Toby Pennels, is set for Wednesday, Sept. 9 from 2-7 p.m. at North Windham Union Church, 723 Roosevelt Trail, Windham.

Rec programs aplenty

The Windham Parks and Recreation Fall Brochure is now available on the department’s website, www.windhammaine.us. Be sure to check it out for information on many programs and special events, and stay busy this fall! New ones include Fall Cheering for grades K-8, a Home Alone Safety Course, pickleball and regional senior outings. Some returning programs are Mad Science, American Red Cross babysitting course, the annual Halloween party, and adult open gym.

For more information, call 892-1905 or e-mail Parks&Recreation@windhammaine.us.

Senior Center upcoming events

The Lakes Region Senior Center is located at the Little Falls Activity Center in Gorham. This is a drop-in center, open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Thursday and Friday from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Stop in and enjoy coffee, tea, socializing, bocce ball, puzzles or an activity of your choice.

• On-going daily activities include: Monday – Mahjong. Beginners welcome. For more information, call Diane at 892-9529; Tuesday – crafts, poker, cards, table games. For more information, call Avis at 892-0298; Wednesday – Memoir writing group meets second and fourth Wednesday of month, For more information, call David at 892-5604; Thursday – Bingo starts at 10 a.m. Friday – Art workshop begins at 10:30 a.m. For more information, call Lisette at 892-8014; Bocce Ball, for more information, call David 892-5604. Special events are held monthly.

• For September, the following is the schedule: Monday, Sept. 14 – 10 a.m., Annual Membership Meeting. All members are urged to attend for the election of new officers and vote on bylaw changes. Also, annual membership renewals and new applicants will be accepted, $20 per person. Free pizza for the membership will be served at 11:30.

• Wednesday, Sept. 9 & 30 – 10 a.m. Join the Memoir writing group. Share a short story or listen to others. This is a free event and everyone is invited. For more information, call David at 892-5604.

• Wednesday, Sept. 23 – 10 a.m. Medicare Bingo, part II will be presented by Nancy Goddard of the Southern Maine Area on Aging, the subject will be prevention. Your questions and concerns about Medicare will be answered along with fun games of Bingo. Prizes will be awarded to the winners. This is a free event and anyone interested may attend.

• Fridays at 10:30 a.m. Art Workshop begins. Do you paint on canvas, stones, material, stencil etc.? Bring in your project and exchange ideas and enjoy learning from each other in a relaxed atmosphere. For more information, call Lisette at 892-8014.

• Friday, Sept. 25 – 10 a.m. to noon. Matter of Balance. Those who prepaid have a seat reserved for this course, seating is limited. For more information, call Blanche at 892-5604 or Cheryl at 892-9879.

Library events

Going on at the Windham Public Library, Sept. 7-12 Monday, Sept. 7 – CLOSED for Labor Day Tuesday, Sept.8, 10:15 Books & Babies; 1 p.m., Afternoon Knitting Group Thursday, Sept. 10, 2 p.m. Friends of the Library meet, 4 p.m. Library Trustees meet; 5:30 p.m., Evening Knitting Group.

For more info about any of these or other events at the library, contact the library (892-1908) or go to http://www.windham.lib.me.us/calendar

Legion Auxiliary meeting change

Because of Labor Day, Field-Allen American Legion Auxiliary Unit 148 will meet on Monday, Sept. 14, at 6 p.m. at the Windham Veterans Center, Memorial Drive, North Windham. If anyone has any questions, call President Pam Whynot, 892-4720.

Land Trust meets

Windham Land Trust meets on the first Wednesday each month, 7 p.m. at the public library. For more information call Glenice at 892-8496. The public is welcome.

Windham Lions meets

The Windham Lions Club meets at the library at 6:30 p.m. on the first and third Monday each month. For more information, visit www.windhamlionsme.lionwap.org or call 892-5690.

Historic undertaking

Visit the Windham Historical Society on Tuesday and Thursday mornings, from around 10 a.m. to noonish or later. See the old-fashioned kitchen display, artifacts from the gunpowder mill and much more. Check out the new driveway and parking lot, and work is in progress on the soon-to-be open schoolhouse. The society is at 234 Windham Center Road, next to the superintendent’s office. Call 892-1433 or visit www.windhamhistorical.org for a complete list of upcoming programs and information on how to join.

Windham Auto Show

On Sunday, Sept. 13, the Windham-Raymond Athletic Boosters Club will hold the Windham Auto Show at the Windham Mall, behind Hannaford. Show entry, 7-11 a.m., spectators 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Admission, Show Car – $5 donation, adults – $5, seniors/students, $3 and children 5 and under, free. Rain or shine. For more information, email windhamboosters@yahoo.com.

Democrats caucus

The Windham Dems, “WDTC”, will be holding their annual Municipal Caucus on Monday, Sept. 14, at 7 p.m. at Windham Public Library. They will be taking nominations for two Town Council seats (at large and west), two RSU 14 School Committee seats and the Town Clerk seat. A regular Windham Dems meeting will be held directly after the caucus. All Democrats are welcome and encouraged to attend.

Senior shopping

Windham Parks & Rec provides 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. Please call the office 24 hours ahead of time to reserve your seat. Call 892-1905. There is a small fee.

Veterans support

Veterans Support Officer Matt Haley will be at the Windham Veterans Center on Wednesdays, Sept. 9 and 23, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. If you have questions about benefits and are a veteran or dependent of a veteran, stop by. No appointment is needed. VSO Haley is available on the second and fourth Wednesdays each month. He can also be reached at his new office location near the Portland Airport, 151 Jetport Blvd., Room 138W. Phone 822-2391 or email Portland.MaineBVS@maine.gov.

Bean supper

The American Legion Field-Allen Post 148 will hold a bean supper at 5 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 18, at the Windham Veterans Center located in the back of the Hannaford’s Mall complex, North Windham. Proceeds from the event will go to the Post Scholarship fund for local high school graduates. Tickets are $8, under age 12, free. For more information, call 892-1306.

Band concert

On Saturday, Sept. 19, The Wicked Good Band will be in concert at 7 p.m. at the North Windham Union Church, Route 302, Windham. Tickets $12/$10. Box office opens 6:15 p.m. Info: www.mwamconcerts.com.

Grief support

Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) Home Health Hospice offers an open grief support meeting the first Tuesday of the month, at North Windham Union Church. The service is provided by the church, and will be from 6-7:30 p.m. on Sept. 8. For more information, contact Linda Hopkins, bereavement support coordinator for VNA Home Health Hospice, at 400-8714. This is a free community outreach service; VNA would like to help as many people as they can.

Driver safety

The AARP Smart Driver course will be held on Friday, Sept. 11, from 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at Windham Public Library. Advance registration by Sept. 4 is requested. Class size is limited. Call John Hammon, volunteer instructor at 655-4943. Fee is $15 for AARP members, $20 for others.

This four-hour driver safety refresher course is for experienced drivers 50 years of age and older. Topics include safe driving strategies, defensive driving techniques, new traffic laws and rules of the road. The class helps drivers adjust to age-related changes in vision, hearing and reaction time. Drivers in Maine 55 years of age and older are entitled to discounts on their insurance premiums for three years after taking or re-taking this course.