Church Supper

Windham Hill United Church of Christ will hold a roast beef supper on Saturday, Sept. 29, from 5-6:30 p.m. The menu includes roast beef, mashed potatoes and gravy, string beans, beverages and dessert. $8 for adults, $5 for children under 12.

Legion Meeting

Field-Allen Post 148 of the American Legion will meet on Wednesday, Oct. 3, at the Windham Veterans Center. Social hour and refreshments are at 5 p.m. with the business meeting at 6 p.m. New members are welcome. Call Dave Tanguay at 892-1306 for more information.

Spaghetti Dinner

Windham High School Volleyball will hold a spaghetti dinner on Saturday, Sept. 29 from 5-7 p.m. at North Windham Union Church Parish Hall, next to Amato’s, Route 302. This is a fundraiser for the volleyball group. $15 per family or $5 per person.

Baked Beans

Saturday, Oct. 6, Friends Church, Route 202, will host a baked bean supper from 5-6:30 p.m. The menu includes baked beans, brown bread, salads, pie, coffee and punch. $7 for adults, $1. for children under 12.

Land Trust Annual Meeting

Windham Land Trust annual meeting will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 7, at 7 p.m. at Windham Public Library. The public is invited.

Veterans’ Services

On Wednesday, Oct. 3, combat veteran and Clinical Psychologist Dr. Clifford Trott from Portland Vet Center will offer mental health services to area veterans on at 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 usually available on the first and third Wednesdays, but will not be available on Oct. 17. 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.

Lodge Installs Officers

Local Pinea Rebekah Lodge No. 71 will hold installation of new officers for the coming year on Wednesday, Oct. 3 at 7:30 p.m. at the Oddfellows’ Hall, Route 302, Windham. The slate includes Wendy Miller, Noble Grand; Josie Morrell, Vice Grand; Joan Labbe, Secretary; Financial Secretary, Shirley Atkinson and Treasurer, Elsie Haskell. A potluck supper will be served. For more information, call Elsie Haskell at 893-2430. The Lodge meets on the first and third Wednesdays each month.

New Baby

Samuel James Cataldi was born on July 2, 2012, weighing 7 lbs., 6 oz. His parents are Amander Wotton and Tony Cataldi of Windham; his siblings are Isabella, Dominic and Gavin Cataldi. Grandparents are the late Russell Wotton of Friendship, Kim and Preston Carter of Friendship; Arthurlene Eaton of Wells, Gary Eaton of North Berwick and Scott Cataldi of Cape Neddick.

All You Can Eat Supper

An all-you-can-eat baked bean supper will be held at White Rock Community Club from 4:30-6 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 6. The menu includes beans, hot dogs, mac and cheese, salads, biscuits and homemade desserts; adults $7, kids $3.

Marriage Intentions

Recent marriage intentions filed with the town clerk’s office include: Matthew A. O’Connor and Amy S. Arno; Jeffrey A. Arno and Megan L. Holden. All are from Windham.

Fundraiser

Riding to the Top Therapeutic Riding Center off Land of Nod Road will hold a big fundraiser on Saturday, Oct. 13 from 6-11 p.m. It includes barbecue, live music and dancing as well as a DJ from 99.9, games and much more. Dress is barn casual. Tables of 8 are available and individual tickets are $50 per person. Riding to the Top provides benefits for children and adults with disabilities. This has been a sell out each year, so call 892-2813 for information and/or reservations.

Bean Supper

Windham’s VFW Post will hold a public baked bean supper on Friday, Sept. 28 from 5:30-7 p.m. at Windham Veterans Center. Bring the family! Rick Charette will be entertaining from 5-5:30 p.m. Adults $8, under 12, $5. Tickets at the door or call Wayne Carter, 222-2565. All veterans eligible for the Veterans of Foreign Wars and their immediate families will be admitted free of charge – bring your DD214 or proof of campaign service.

Free Meal

An invitation to the surrounding communities has arrived from Christ Chapel, 37 Northern Pines Road, Raymond. A free community meal will be served, buffet-style, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 29. All ages are welcome to enjoy the menu, which includes Casseroles, salads, shrimp Scampi, chicken noodle soup and desserts!

Veterans and Dependents

Veterans Service Officer Phyllis D’Orsay will be at the Windham Veterans Center on Wednesday morning, Oct. 10, from 9 a.m. until noon, to assist veterans, widows of veterans and dependents with questions about benefits and other information. If you have questions of a military nature, stop in and get some answers. No appointment is needed. 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.

Shriners Meeting

Lake Region Shrine Club meets on the third Tuesday each month at 5 p.m. at Club 302, Route 302, North Windham. For more information, call Jim Hanson, 892-7187.

Thrift Shop

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

The Real Windham

A book about my hometown – Windham – its people, places and traditions is being prepared for fall publication. I’m still taking orders for “The Days Gone By in Windham,” so if you’d like to read about the way things used to be and the people who built this town, send your order to Kay Soldier, 114 Tandberg Trail, Windham or e-mail me at kso48@aol.com. Books cost $24 each, and can be mailed if prepaid or picked up when they’re delivered. You’ll find out about the oldest houses, how the old roads got their names, who the Revolutionary War soldiers are buried, where the best sliding places were, where the quarries were located and even how to “thrash” beans – and why it was done!

Local veterans celebrated the third annual American Legion Post 148 Pig Roast held on Sunday, Sept. 16, at the Windham Veterans Center. Post Commander Barry Lombard, left, and Post Adjutant David Tanguay, right, report the event was a great success with more than 85 people in attendance. Funds from the event go to support Legion programs such as Boy’s State and the oratorical contest.    
A postcard from the early 1900s clearly shows how quickly changes happen. This view is the village of North Windham, facing north on Route 302 at the intersection of Routes 35 and 115. Today there are no tall elm trees and the buildings on the left have been replaced with Dunkin Donuts, an office complex and many traffic lights to accommodate the increase in population from about 2,000 then to 17,000 now.   
On Saturday, Sept. 22, area Democrat town committee members celebrated the grand opening of the Lake Region Democratic Campaign Office at 733 Roosevelt Trail in Windham. Rep. Mark Bryant, head of Windham Democrats, served as master of ceremonies with speeches by state Sen. Bill Diamond, Maurie Hill for Standish Democrats and Kevin Fay for Raymond Democrats. Several candidates spoke as well including Maine House candidates Christine Powers (District 101), Rep. Anne Graham (District 109), Ralph Johnston (District 110), Jane Pringle (District 111), and Rep. Mike Carey (District 72). After the ceremony, the Democrats headed out to canvass neighborhoods in Standish, Raymond, Windham and Gray.   
Windham Neighbors Helping Neighbors held its second annual Charity Gala, Dinner & Auction at Spring Meadows in Gray on Friday, Sept 21. Above, Norma Rogers, of Windham, received the 2012 Helpful Windham Neighbors Award for her outstanding support of the group’s mission, which is to provide one-time emergency assistance to Windham residents experiencing a critical need for fuel, help direct individuals to appropriate long-term resources, and promote a culture of neighbors helping neighbors. So far, the group has raised more than $18,000, or about two-thirds of their expected expenditures for the upcoming fuel season. Appearing with Rogers are fellow committee members, from left, Rep. Gary Plummer, state Sen. Bill Diamond, Rep. Mark Bryant and Linda Beever.