Wilson’s Wonders

A beautiful selection of American Indian pottery from the collection of Rick Wilson of Windham will be on display at the Windham Public Library through March 28. Wilson has been collecting the pottery for many years, specifically looking for and collecting pieces by Tomasita Montoya and any of her relatives.

Several of Montoya’s pieces are on display in the exhibit. Wilson began collecting American Indian pottery with the gifting of a piece from Montoya while he lived on San Juan Pueblo in New Mexico. Mainly the pieces on display are Tewa Pueblo pottery, although a few other pieces are exhibited as well. Stop by the library for a look at this striking collection. Call the library at 892-1908 for more information or for directions

The Windham Public Library is located at 217 Windham Center

Road, and is open 9:30 a.m. – 8 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays; 9:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays; and 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays.

Historical Society to Meet

The Historical Society will be meeting February 23 at 9:30 a.m. in the library. There will be a presentation by Leonard Cummings Sr. from the committee to restore the Abyssinian Meeting House on Newbury Street in Portland. This building is on the National Register of Historic Places and preservationists believe it is the third oldest black meetinghouse in America. Built in 1828, the building was home to school, hosted anti-slavery rallies and is recognized or being very active in the Underground Railroad. All are welcome.

Happy Birthday

George Hall celebrated his Valentine birthday with his employees and family at Hall Implement. There was a big cake baked by one of the employees and everyone enjoyed it. George would like to thank his many friends for the cards he received while recovering from a broken hip. With a little more therapy he hopes to be as good as new soon.

Happy 90th Birthday

Betty Barto celebrated her 90th birthday Feb. 16. She was taken out to lunch at the Saltwater Grille in South Portland by members of her family, including her daughter and her husband, Sue and Bill Hager of Windham; her son, Rollin Barto of Windham; her son and his wife, Roger and Pearl Barto of Winter Harbor; grandsons Jacob Barto and Jamie Barto with his friend, Beth; granddaughter Julie Morse and her daughters, Acadia and Amelia, all of Bath.

Food Pantry Yard Sale

The Windham Food Pantry will be holding its second annual yard sale to benefit the pantry May 3. Donations are now being accepted. You may drop them off at the Human Resources Building on the Gray Road weekdays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more details call Madeline at 892-1931.

A Good Read

The book club will meet Feb. 26 from 6:15 to 7:30 p.m. in the Windham Public Library. The books to be discussed are “The Republic of Piraes: Being the True and Surprising Story of the Caribbean Pirates and Man Who Brought Them Down,” by Colin Woodward, a Maine author. New members are always welcome.

Taking Charge of Money Matters

A diagnosis of cancer affects more than your health; it also affects your money. As part of the American Cancer Society’s “I Can Cope” program, a March 13 class on the financial implications of cancer will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Maine Health Learning Resource Center in Scarborough. This class is designed to help people with cancer and their loved ones learn more about and better manage key money matters that may arise during or after their cancer experience.

Join a panel of experts for an informative discussion of important financial issues which include Social Security Income, Social Security Disability Insurance, Medicare, Family Medical Leave Act, COBRA, AND employment rights, among others.

Panelists include: Joanne Rawlings-Sekunda of the Maine Bureau of Insurance; Robert Clark of the Social Security Administration; Meg LePage of Pierce Atwood; Anna Benoit, LCSW – MMC Inpatient Oncology Social Worker; Tom Cryan – Maine Medical Center director of patient accounts.

Please call toll free at (866) 609-5183 to register for the class.

Meeting Reminder

On Feb. 25 there will be a talk about cancer and its impact on the family by Maureen Higgins, LCSW. This will be from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Windham Public Library meeting room. Anyone who has been affected by cancer is welcome. For more information call Amy Tringali at 450-3225 or e-mail amytringali2002@yahoo.com.

Thought of the Week:

A hug can touch someone’s soul.

These are some of the pieces of American Indian artwork collected by Windham resident Rick Wilson on display at the Windham Public Library through March 28.