Thanks to All
Don Swander, project director for Toby’s Dream (paving at the Windham Veterans Center) sends a big thank-you to all who contributed to the cause. Swander says the goal has been met and a date will be selected so the hall can be closed for 10 days so the work can be done. Tentative plans after the paving include a community appreciation celebration.
Success Story
The 5K race was a complete success along with the auction and the brunch put on by the American Legion Auxiliary. Toby’s Dream surpassed its goal of $50,000 with supporters from as far as California. In addition, the American Legion collected many pounds of food and financial support at their annual Food Drive at Walmart. This has been given to the Windham Food Pantry.
Church Bake Sale
The South Windham Community Church will hold a bake sale, plus give professional haircuts for a donation of $5 on Saturday, June 13, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Proceeds to go toward children’s summer programs. The church is located at 31 Main St. in Windham near Blue Seal. For more information, call 893-0502.
VFW Meets
Windham Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10643 will meet on Wednesday, June 10, at the Veterans Center with social hour at 5 p.m. followed by regular meeting at 6 p.m.
Library Events
• Monday, June 8, Story Time at 10:30 a.m.;
• Tuesday, June 9, Books and Babies at 10:15 a.m., Afternoon Knitting Group at 1:00 p.m., Tea for You at the Library at 1:30 p.m., and Fiction Writing Workshop at 6 p.m.;
• Wednesday, June 10, TNT club: Teen Movie Day at 2:15 p.m.;
• Thursday, June 11, Story Time at 10:30 a.m., Friends of the WPL at 2 p.m. and Evening Knitting Group at 5:30 p.m.;
• Friday, June 12, Monthly Genealogy Workshop at 1 p.m.
For more info about any of these or other events at the library, contact the library (892-1908) or go to http://www.windham.lib.me.us/calendar
Art Exhibit
Artwork by Lindsey Flint of Mechanic Falls is on exhibit at Windham Public Library through July 31. The Saint Joseph’s College student enjoys traditional art forms and is displaying original acrylic paintings. For more information, visit online at www.windham.lib.me.us/exhibits.
Democrats Meet
Windham Dems will meet from 7-8 p.m. on Monday, June 8, in Conference Room No. 1 (ground floor) at Windham Town Hall. Please note the change in venue. The group is planning to sell pies at June 27 Summerfest; all donations benefit the Scholarship Fund. Call Diane Bryant, 892-6591 if you can help by donating a pie.
Historical Society Hours
Windham Historical Society has announced its summer hours: Tuesday from 10 a.m. to noon, Wednesday mornings, Thursday from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m., and Saturday mornings until noon. These hours may change, depending on the public. Appointments for research may be made by calling 892-1433 or email at info@windhamhistorical.org.
A new “1930-40” kitchen display has been installed, complete with slate sink, old-time cooking utensils and appliances. Even an ice box!
Bingo at Veterans Center
Every Tuesday through October, is Bingo Night at the Windham Veterans Center, provided by Standish American Legion Memorial Post 128. Doors open at 4 p.m. and the Early Bird game starts at 6:10 p.m. with the regular games starting at 6:30 p.m. There are 14 regular games besides the Early Bird game plus the Winner Take All game. Pull Tabs are also available. Refreshments including hot dogs, soft drinks, coffee and baked goods available for sale by the Windham Field-Allen Post 148 Auxiliary. All proceeds go to benefit veterans and their families.
Medicare Counseling
On Tuesday, June 16, the Southern Maine Agency on Aging (SMAA) will offer Medicare help at 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 seminar, there will be one-on-one counseling with volunteer Medicare advocates available from 9 a.m.-noon. Call SMAA to register for a seminar or to make a one-on-one appointment with a Medicare advocate at 396-6500 or 1-800-427-7411. Seminar walk-ins can usually be accommodated. Further opportunities for these services will occur at the same location in July. Visit the website at www.smaaa.org to learn more about the many other services that are available.
Veteran Support
Need help with veterans’ issues? On June 10, from 9 a.m. until noon, Maine Veteran’s Service Officer Matt Haley is available at the Windham Veterans Center, North Windham. VSO Haley is available on the second and fourth Wednesdays each month. He can also be reached at his new office location near the Portland Airport, 151 Jetport Boulevard, Room 138W. Phone 822-2391 or email Portland.MaineBVS@maine.gov.
Texas Hold’em Poker
Windham Veterans Association holds Texas Hold’em Poker on Wednesday, June 17, at Dena’s Lobster House. For more information, contact Dick Small at 310-0390.
Theater Group Meets
The Windham Center Stage Theater annual meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 9, at 6:15 p.m. at the Windham Center Stage Theater located in Windham Town Hall. Elections for the 2015-2016 board will take place between 6:15 and 7 p.m.
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