Together at Thanksgiving

Elsie Haskell of Nash Road entertained family at Thansgiving. Those enjoying dinner with her were: Clayton and Kathy Haskell, and Michael and Tammy Haskell and Tudy Haskell, all of Windham; Harriet and Terry Thoms of Harrison and Dana Waig of Poland.

Rebekahs meet

The Rebekahs will meet Wednesday, Dec. 3 at 7:30p.m. in the Odd Fellows Hall. This is Thomas Wilder and Schuyler Colvex Night. Norma Jean is in charge of the program and Elsie Haskell has the refreshments.

Animal (open) house

The Maine State Society for the Protection of Animals welcomes the public to its free Holiday Open House Saturday, Dec. 6, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at its 279 River Road farm. Children’s activities will include ornament making and face painting. Carolers welcomed, of course! Gorgeous, native Christmas trees will be sold and beautiful holiday wreaths will be raffled off every half hour. Seasonal refreshments will be offered. All proceeds to benefit Maine’s abused or neglected large animals. For more information, go to www.msspa.org or call 892-3040.

Windham Health Council

The Windham Health Council will meet Wednesday, Dec. 3 at 1:30 p.m. at the home of Isabelle Temm. This will be their Christmas gathering and refreshments will be served.

Library display

Works by Windham resident Elizabeth Wisecup are currently on display at the Windham Public Library. Elizabeth’s paintings were done over the last 18 months. She started her very first painting class in January 2007, a class that was taught by Pat Riley through Windham’s Adult Education program. Elizabeth says she was immediately hooked on the classes and continued to enroll in Pat’s classes through the Windham Adult Education program.

“It is a great way to meet new people and learn a new hobby” says Liz. She continued to say that she hopes that “others will take advantage of the wonderful Adult Education programs … and try something new, no matter their age.”

Stop by the library for a look at these paintings, which are on

display through Jan. 31, 2009. The Windham Public Library is located at 217 Windham Center Road in Windham. For more information, library hours, or directions, please call the library at 892-1908.

Tobin Family Thanksgiving

David and Joan Tobin of Main Street opened their home for a family Thanksgiving. Joining them for the day were: David and Bridget Gallagher with daughters Maura and Hannah; Leo and Colleen Tinkham, with daughters Marin and Emma, all of Windham; Jim and Ginny Tobin of Gray and Edwin Hawkes of Portland.

Reunion plans

The Class of 1964 Reunion Committee has been busy planning activities to celebrate 45 years as graduates of Windham High School. The committee includes Robert Bailey, Julia Varney Cheney, Dan Keene, Walter Lunt, Gary Plummer, Leonard Sanborn and Gaye Philpot Whitney.

At this point they have tentatively planned three activities. First, they would like to have a large presence at the Alumni Banquet May 16. They are hoping to fill several tables. They will also be doing their annual summer get-together on the evening of July 25 at the home of Gary Plummer. This celebration involves anyone who was in school with the Class of 1964. In addition they are planning to get as many classmates as possible together for dinner and conversation at Thatcher’s Restaurant in Windham Aug. 15, 2009.

The committee is updating e-mail addresses, phone numbers and mailing addresses and would love to hear from classmates. For more information or to contact the committee, call Gary Plummer at 892-6088 or e-mail Julia Cheney at jcheney@securespeed.us.

Thought of the Week:

Hope is something you can give and keep at the same time!