New date for Speakout for Nolan

Because the originally scheduled program had to be postponed, Bill Diamond will host Speakout on Windham’s local channel 7 at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 29, on promoting assistance/help for little Nolan Desmond of Windham. Seven-month-old Nolan recently started chemotherapy at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston to remove two large tumors from behind both his eyes. You can call in with your questions during the show at 892-0546. You are also welcome to be part of the audience the Windham Town office, Council Chambers. Be sure to stop in at Patman’s Redemption on Tandberg Trail and find out how they are helping support this family.

Claws for a Cause
On Saturday, Sept. 24, from 5-6:30 p.m., the Windham Knights of Columbus will holds its 4th annual “Claws for a Cause” lobster dinner, this year to benefit the Windham Food Pantry. The dinner is at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church and includes a single 1¼ lb. lobster for $17, double for $25, or two ¼-lb. hamburgers for $9. Dinners include corn, potato salad, coleslaw, a beverage and a homemade dessert buffet. Tickets will be sold at the door until they’re all gone.

Cancer Support Group
Windham Cancer Support Group will hold its monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 26, at the public library. This is a casual group for those whose lives have been affected by cancer.

Schooner Fare Music with a Mission
Schooner Fare will perform in concert at 7 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 8, at the North Windham Union Church. 

“We are very proud to welcome Schooner Fare as our headliner to close out our fourth season for Music with a Mission,” Dr. Richard Nickerson, minister of music for NWUC, said in a prepared statement. “Schooner Fare is a true Maine treasure.  For over 40 years they have delighted audiences throughout the country, across Canada and Ireland.  So, don’t miss this show – you’re in for a real treat!”

 Since 2013, the 37 Music with a Mission concerts sponsored by the North Windham Union Church have provided over $39,000 for mission support to the church and other local non-profit organizations. Proceeds from the Schooner Fare show will benefit the mission.

Tickets are $15 and are available online at www.mwamconcerts.com or at the door. The box office opens at 6 p.m, and all seating is general admission. The North Windham Union Church is located at 723 Roosevelt Trail.  For more information, call 892-7149 or email MWAMconcerts@gmail.com.

Senior news
Lakes Region Senior Center has rescheduled its Oxford Casino trip to Sunday, Oct. 2. The brunch-trip attendees will meet at the center at 8 a.m. and carpool, with riders sharing gas cost, to the casino. Brunch and entertainment is “on your own.”

The Memoir Group has started again and be held at 10 a.m. on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month at the center. Call David at 892-5604 for more information. Also, a reminder that dues of $20 for 2017 are due.

Veterans Coffee Break
Every Wednesday, a Veterans Coffee Break is held from 9-11 a.m. at Windham Veterans Center. All veterans welcome to stop by and take a break from the day’s routine, visit with old or new friends and find out what’s new.

Marvelous marvels of science
Mad Science after-school sessions will be held from 3-4 p.m., Sept. 27-Oct. 18 for grades K-3. Residents’ cost is $60. For more information, call 892-1905. Have you ever wondered what clouds are made of, what goes on underneath the surface of the earth or how toys work? Call 892-1905 to find out more about this program.

At the Library

Monday, Sept. 26, 10:30-11 a.m., Story Time

Tuesday, Sept. 27, 10:15-10:35 a.m., Books & Babies; 1-3 p.m., Knitters ‘N More

Wednesday, Sept. 28, 1-3 p.m., Movie Time for Adults: “The Fines Hours” (2016, PG-13, 117 min.); 6-7 p.m., Windham Public Library Book Group

Thursday, Sept. 29, 10:30-11 a.m., Story Time

Saturday, Oct. 1, 10 a.m. to noon, Library Coloring Group; 10:20-11:15 a.m., Saturday Family Story Time

For more information about any of these or other events at the library, call  l892-1908 or go to www.windham.lib.me.us/calendar

Windham Safety Day
Show up for Windham Safety Day on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Windham Public Safety building and Family Resource Center/Food Pantry. There will be activities for the whole family. Pleae bring canned goods for the Food Pantry.

In Memoriam
Last call for memorial granite pavers – available through September. They’ll be installed by Veterans Day in November. Honor a Veteran of any branch of service and any war. The cost is $50. Details and order forms are available from Mel Grennier, 892-7449, or Dick Small, 310-0390, or by writing to P.O. Box 1776, Windham.

Senior Trips
The Parks & Recreation Department has announced the line-up of fall programs for seniors.Tuesday, Oct. 4 – Fryeburg Fair, $8, deadline to register is Sept. 30

Sunday, Oct. 16 – Litchfield Sportsman’s Club; transportation fee $7; $5 at the door; deadline to register, Oct. 14

Thursday, Oct. 20 – Castle in the Clouds, New Hampshire; transportation fee $18. Deadline to register, Oct. 7.

For more details, call 892-1905.

Join now
October is traditionally membership month for the American Legion, and Windham Post 148 is offering free membership for the membership year 2016-17 for everyone joining the Post in October. In particular, the Post is looking for young veterans interested in providing service to veterans and the community. All veterans are welcome. For additional information, join the post for a social/dinner on Wednesday, Oct. 5, at the Windham Veterans Center. The dinner will be followed by a monthly business meeting. For information, contact 1st Vice Commander Rod Voisine, hmx1marine@gmail.com or 892-2917 or 2nd Vice Commander Keri Karsten at kkarsten@yahoo.com

Medicare Open Enrollment

On Tuesday, Oct 4, the Southern Maine Agency on Aging will offer a “Welcome to Medicare” seminar at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church at 919 Roosevelt Trail from 10 a.m. to noon. In addition to the seminar, there will be one-on-one counseling with volunteer Medicare advocates from 9 a.m.-noon and then each Tuesday from Oct. 15 through Dec. 7, the Medicare Open Enrollment Period. This is your chance to find out about the lowest cost options for 2017 and perhaps change your Medicare Drug Plan or Medicare Advantage Plan. Call the Southern Maine Agency on Aging at 396-6500 or 1-800-427-7411 to register for the upcoming seminar or to make one-on-one appointments with Medicare advocates. Seminar walk-ins can usually be accommodated. Visit www.smaaa.org to learn more about the other services that are available.

Church news
The regular Sunday schedule at North Windham Union Church, UCC, s worship at 10 a.m. and Sunday School, 10-11:15 a.m. Church office hours are 9 a.m. to noon, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Be sure and visit the Thrift Shop, open from 1-3 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday and at 10 a.m. Saturday. For more information, call 892-6142.

Veterans Benefits

Got question about benefits? Veteran Service Officer Jerry Smith from the Lewiston VA Office will be at Windham Veterans Center from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 12, and on the second Wednesday each month. No appointment is necessary, but you can contact Smith at 783-5306.

Country-western concert
A country-western concert featuring Lou and Maureen Mathieu will be held on Saturday, Oct. 29, at the Windham Veterans’ Center. A bean supper will be served from 5-6:30 p.m. with the concert 7 p.m. Admission will be $8 for the supper and  $10 for the concert or $15 for both. Proceeds will benefit the Maine Country Music Hall of Fame and Windham Veterans Center. For more information, call Dick at 310-0390.

Schooner Fare’s Chuck and Steve Romanoff will perform at 7 p.m.