Finding Lost History

On Saturday, Feb. 15, at 9 a.m., Ernie Mitchell of Windham Historical Society will present a program at the library and will discuss how lost history can be found with a metal detector. This includes a fascinating look at artifacts from the time of King Philip’s War and the story of their discovery. Refreshments follow the program, which concludes with a brief membership meeting. For more information, call the society at 892-1433 or email [email protected]. This program is for all ages and there is no charge. Donation of $5 is suggested.

Thanks!

Windham Neighbors Helping Neighbors has helped more than 80 families so far this heating season, with emergency donations of fuel! That is amazing – what is just as amazing is that more than $28,000 has been donated by fellow residents, organizations and businesses. This week, thanks go out to Claire Cressey and Windham High School Honor Society for their generosity.

WNHN is a local, all-volunteer group that provides emergency fuel assistance to those in critical need. The only source of funds to provide this help is from donations and fundraisers. For information on how you can help, or if you need help, visit the website at www.windhamneighbors.org. As the fuel prices continue to rise and snow continues to fall, your support and donations (no matter what size) are vitally needed.

Medicare Reminder

On Tuesday, Feb. 18, the 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 seminar, there will be one-on-one counseling with volunteer Medicare advocates available from 9 a.m. to noon. Please call the Southern Maine Agency on Aging to register for the upcoming 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 March. Visit the website at www.smaaa.org to learn more about the many other services that are available.

Holocaust Tales

Windham High School’s One Act team will present “The Spirit of Life: Hasidic tales of the Holocaust” from Feb. 28 to March 2. Performances of “The Spirit of Life” will be held Feb. 28 and March 1 at 7 p.m. and March 2 at 5 p.m. Tickets are $7 for adults, $5 for students and seniors, and $20 for families. Windham High School is located at 406 Gray Road.

Raffle Benefit

Windham/Raymond School Age Child Care Association is sponsoring a month-long raffle calendar for the month of March. Tickets are $1 for each day you chose or $25 for the whole month. Tickets may be purchased at any of the SACC sites, Primary School, Manchester School, Cafe? teen at Field-Allen or Raymond Elementary School. Tickets are on sale until Feb 26 from any SACC program child you may know or you can stop by the sites to purchase or request a calendar from Donna Cobb at [email protected] or call 892-2002. SACC thanks the many businesses that helped with donations.

Acupuncture Talk

On Wednesday, Feb. 19, Darcy Forrest, a licensed acupuncturist, will explain this ancient art at 10 a.m. at the Lakes Region Senior Center, Sunset Ridge Golf Links, River Road, Westbrook. LRSC will host this free presentation, and it is open to the public. Bring a friend. Coffee and refreshments will be available.

Windham Land Trust

The Windham Land Trust meets the first Wednesday of every month at the Windham Public Library. The meetings start at 7 p.m. and everyone is welcome to attend. The next meeting is March 5. Visit their website, www.thewindhamlandtrust.org, to find out more.

Lions Meeting

Windham Lions Club members meet at the Windham Public Library on the first and third Mondays of each month at 6:30. If you are interested in becoming a Lion or would like to visit a meeting to learn more, contact Lion Bob Simmons at 892-5690 or [email protected].

Hymnfest Sing-a-Long

A Hymnfest Sing-a-Long will be held from 3-4 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 23, at the Raymond Village Community Church. Pastor Nancy Foran and Music Director Karen Strange invite all to attend this free program. The church is located at 27 Main St. (Route 121) in Raymond Village, just 1?4 mile north off Route 302, due east of Sebago Lake. For more information about the Hymnfest sing-along, call the Church Office at 655-7749.

Modern Woodmen recently presented a check to the Windham Primary School Playground Fund for $1,522. This was a matching donation for the Family Spaghetti Dinner the Playground Fund held in November. In total, the event raised $3,044. Pictured are Timothy Graham, managing partner of Modern Woodmen; second-grade teacher Rebecca Miller, Principal Dr. Kyle Rhoads, and Michelle Jordan, playground committee chairwoman.