Thank You

From Windham High School 2015 Project Graduation Committee: Thank you to the many friends, parents, teachers, students and local businesses that supported Windham High School Project Graduation 2015. Your generosity enabled the Class of 2015 to have an amazing fun-filled, chemical-free evening at Mt. Cranmore and the Red Jacket Kahuna Laguna with their classmates and chaperones. Thank you for your part in keeping our kids safe and making their graduation day such a special memory. Your support was overwhelming and so very much appreciated.

Medal of Honor Recognition

American Legion Field-Allen Post 148 and the town of Raymond will hold a Medal of Honor Recognition Ceremony on the Fourth of July for Civil War veteran Daniel S. Milliken at 9 a.m. at Riverside Cemetery, Plains Road, Raymond (off Route 85).

Milliken died in 1899 and was buried at Riverside with no stone indicating his Medal of Honor status. A new headstone has been designed and will be placed at the cemetery. Public welcome. For additional information, call Dave at 892-1306.

Legion Meets

American Legion Field-Allen Post 148 will hold a membership meeting on Wednesday, July 1, at the Windham Veterans Center. A 5 p.m. dinner will be followed by a 6 p.m. business meeting. Topics are Post Convention review, Legion baseball fundraising dinner and upcoming Medal of Honor program.

Cancer Support

The Windham Cancer Support Group meets from 6:30-8 p.m. on Monday, June 29, at the library. This is a very informal group setting, open to anyone dealing with cancer. Support and education are provided for victims, survivors and caregivers. Check WCSG out on Facebook. All are welcome to this monthly meeting.

Free Movie Night

On Saturday, June 27, supper and a movie will be held for the community at Cornerstone Assembly of God, Cottage Road, Windham. At 5 p.m., a barbecue with hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, watermelon and beverages will be held. Donations suggested. The movie, Walt Disney’s “Bolt,” will start at 6 p.m. All are welcome.

Sweet Adelines

On Saturday, June 27, Royal River Chorus of Sweet Adelines International will perform at 7 p.m. at North Windham Union Church, Roosevelt Trail, Windham. Tickets at the door. Proceeds to benefit Windham Community Garden.

Therapy Service Animals

On Monday, June 29, at 10 a.m., Therapy Service Animals will be the topic at Lakes Region Senior Center, Acorn Street, Gorham. Drema Shaw, a member of Gorham Health Council and a retired physical therapist from Gorham, will speak about therapy service animals and their value to people. This is a free presentation open to everyone interested. Refreshments will be served.

Veterans Support

Veterans Support Officer Matt Haley will be at the Windham Veterans Center on Wednesday, July 8, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Note these are longer hours to meet the increasing need. If you have questions about benefits and are a veteran or dependent of a veteran, stop by. No appointment is needed. 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 Blvd., Room 138W. Phone 822-2391 or Portland.MaineBVS@maine.gov for more information.

At the Library

Monday, June 29, 10:30 a.m., Story Time

Tuesday, June 30, 10:15 a.m., Books & Babies; 1 p.m., Creative Writing Club; 6:15 p.m., Book Group

Wednesday, July 1, all day, Child Activity Sheet*, noon, Puzzle Me This sheet*

Friday, July 3, Closed for Independence Day

* Part of the library’s 2015 Summer Reading Program. See www.windham.lib.me.us/summer-reading-programs. For more information 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

Having an Affair?

Consider the Windham Veterans Hall. A 2,000 square-foot (40 x 50) room. Air conditioned, two large rest rooms, 190 square-foot kitchen with six burner gas stove, 22×22 griddle, 14 round tables seat six to eight each, 18 30-inch-by-5-foot rectangular tables seat four, six or eight, depending on set-up. Seventy padded chairs, 90 steel folding chairs. WiFi and large projection screen available. Call 310-0390 for more information.

Eligible for Medicare?

On Tuesdays, July 7 and 21, a Welcome to Medicare seminar will be held from 10 a.m. to noon at Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Roosevelt Trail, Windham. In addition, there will be one-on-one counseling with volunteer Medicare advocates. This is available from 9 a.m. to noon. Register for a seminar or make a one-on-one appointment by calling Southern Maine Agency on Aging, at 396-6500 or 1-800-427-7411. To find out more about many other services, visit the website, www.smaaa.org.

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 are 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.

An eclectic mix of “old stuff” is on display at the Windham Public Library through July. According to the exhibitors, there is an assortment of old tools, automobile parts, and household items that are not commonly found today. A list of the items is on top of the display case, covered with a poster – allowing viewers to look and guess at the objects before checking the list. How many can you recognize? Stop by the library for a peek at these interesting objects from past years and see how many you can identify. Visit www.windham.lib.me.us/exhibits for more information; or call the library for hours or for directions (892-1908). The Windham Public Library is located at 217 Windham Center Road.

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