Holiday Hours at Food Pantry

Since Monday, Sept. 3, is Labor Day, the food pantry will be closed. (It is usually open the first Monday monthly for seniors only.) It will be open the second Monday, Sept. 10, from 10:30 a.m. until noon for seniors only. It will be open Sept. 4-6 for all other clients by appointment.

Public Forum for Windham’s Future

A public forum will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 6, at Manchester School regarding proposals for the future of the residential planning for North Windham. This is the first of a series of public informational meetings to be held by 21st Century Downtown Plan Advisory Committee. For a copy of the plan draft, it can be downloaded at www.windhamweb.com/planning_department.

Thanks

The Windham Police Association wishes to thank all who helped make the 2011-12 fundraising drive a success. The drive has now ended; anyone with any questions or concerns may contact Officer Jason Burke at windhampoliceassociation@gmail.com.

Legion Meets

American Legion Post No. 148 will meet on Wednesday, Sept. 5, at the Windham Veterans Center. The 5 p.m. social hour will be followed at 6 p.m. by a business meeting. The main agenda will be planning the third annual pig roast and scheduling the taking down of the flags after Labor Day. New members are always welcome.

Annual Meeting for Senior Group

Members of the Lakes Region Senior Center will hold their annual meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 4, at 10 a.m. to elect officers and board members for the upcoming year. All members are urged to attend.

AARP Driver Safety

Register by Sept. 1 for the AARP Driver Safety Class to be held for age 50 and older on Thursday, Sept. 6, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at 1685 Congress Street, Portland. Registration is $12 for AARP members, $14 for others. Call John Hammon, volunteer instructor, at 655-4943. Class size is limited. Insurance companies in Maine give discounts to drivers age 55 and older who complete the AARP Driver Safety course. Additional classes at this location in Portland will be presented on Oct. 5 and Nov. 9. More information may be found on the Internet at www.home.earthlink.net/~drivesafe-me.

Veteran Services

On Wednesday, Sept. 5, Dr. Clifford Trott, clinical psychologist and combat veteran, from the Portland Vet Center will offer mental health services to area veterans at the Windham Veterans Center. These sessions are one-on-one and strictly confidential. Drop-ins are welcome but appointments are recommended. Call 780-3584. He is available on the first and third Wednesdays. To get to the Windham Veterans Center, enter Veterans Memorial Drive off Route 302 between Evergreen Credit Union and Friendly’s and follow to the end.

Ice Cream Social

An ice cream social and fashion show will be held on Saturday, Sept. 8, from 6-8 p.m. at the North Windham Union Church. Models will present back-to-school outfits, current styles, and vintage clothing, as well. The event is supported by Kargo’s and Fashion Bug.

Marriage intentions

Recent marriage intentions filed at Windham Town Clerk’s office include: Daniel J. Richards and Hannah R. Perlmutter, both from Windham; Zachary E. Parslow and Kayla P. Johnson, both from Windham; Matthew P. Johnson and Adrienne M. Powers, both from Windham; Peter F. Carignan Jr. and Amanda L. Hutchinson, both from Windham and Daniel J. Capano and Martha J. Clark, both from Windham.

Need Help Sorting through Medicare?

On Tuesdays, Sept. 4 and 18, Southern Maine Agency on Aging (SMAA) will offer a Medicare seminar and counseling for the Lakes Region at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church at 919 Roosevelt Trail, Windham. A “Welcome to Medicare” seminar is scheduled from 10 a.m. to noon. In addition to the Medicare seminar, there will be one-on-one counseling with volunteer Medicare advocates available from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The seminar and counseling are intended to help you sort through your Medicare options, answer questions – and to help you enroll. In addition to Medicare assistance, counseling on tax and rent rebate, food stamps, and fuel assistance can be arranged. Call Southern Maine Agency on Aging to register for the upcoming seminar or to make a one-on-one appointment with a Medicare Advocate at 207-396-6500 or 1-800-427-7411. Walk-ins can usually be accommodated. Further opportunities for these services will occur at the same times and location weekly from Oct. 9 through Dec 4. Visit www.smaaa.org to learn more about the many other services that are available.

Seniors Celebrate

Lakes Region Senior Center members and guests will celebrate their first year on Wednesday, Sept. 26, at 11 a.m. at the Cressey Road United Methodist Church, Gorham. A catered meal and entertainment by the Bellamy Jazz Band will be featured. Paid reservations, at $8 per person, must be received by Friday, Sept. 14, and can be dropped off at the Senior Center or made payable to LRSC and mailed to Marge Doyon, 16 Oak Lane, Windham, ME 04062. Questions, please call Marge at 892-4955 or Blanche at 892-5604.

Democratic Town Committee Meets

The Windham Democratic Town Committee Municipal Caucus will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 11, at 7 p.m. at Windham Public Library. Nominations are sought for three seats on the Windham Town Council (North, a one year term; West, a three-year term and at-large, a three-year term. Also, two seats on the Regional School Union 14 Board of Directors.

Thrift Shop

The Thrift Shop at the North Windham UCC is open from 1-3 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday or 10 a.m. until noon Saturdays. The Thrift Shop is in the lower level of the church.

Vets to Host Fall Suppers

Windham VFW Commander Roger Timmons recently announced that two special public baked bean suppers are being planned for Friday, Sept. 28, and Friday, Oct. 12. Both events are from 5-7 p.m. and all veterans eligible for the Veterans of Foreign Wars and their immediate families will be admitted free of charge. There will be a nominal cost for others. So mark your calendars and watch this column for further details as the time nears.