Senior brunch

On Monday, Feb. 8, a “Bruncheon” will be held from 10 a.m.-noon at the Lakes Region Senior Center, 40 Acorn St., in Gorham. All are welcome at $5 per person. The menu includes pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs, fruit cups and beverages.

Gloria Jean entertains

Windham Veterans Association will hold a Valentine’s Day bean supper followed by a dance on Saturday, Feb. 13, at the Veterans Center on Memorial Drive, in back of Windham Mall. Dinner is at 5 p.m., and Gloria Jean and her band provide music from 7-10 p.m. Dinner only is $8; dance only is $10; Dinner/Dance is $15. Tickets at the door. For more information, contact Dick Small, 310-0390.

Ash Wednesday services

At North Windham Union Church, UCC, 723 Roosevelt Trail, Windham, for those who are short on time please stop in the sanctuary on Feb. 10 for a few moments, 5-7 p.m., for a blessing with ashes. At 7 p.m. a short prayer service will be held. All are welcome.

On Ash Wednesday, Feb. 10, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Rev. Tim Higgins and Rev. Wendy Rozene from St. Ann’s Episcopal Church will be administering Ashes to Go in front of the Windham Post Office. If your schedule doesn’t allow you to get to church on Ash Wednesday, or perhaps you don’t drive at night, please join us for prayer and administration of ashes as Lenten season begins.

At the library

Monday, Feb. 8, 10:30 a.m., Story Time

Tuesday, Feb. 9, 10:15 a.m., Books & Babies; 1 p.m., Knitters ‘n More; 6 p.m., Author Talk: Helen Peppe; 6 p.m.; Knit & Listen

Wednesday, Feb. 10, Movie Time for Tweens & Teens: “Alicia in Wonderland,” (2010, PG, 109 min.)

Thursday, Feb. 11, 10:30 a.m., Story Time; 1 p.m., Historic Film “Blizzards to Blossoms”; 2 p.m., Friends of Windham Public Library meeting

Friday, Feb. 12, 1 p.m., monthly Genealogy Workshop

Saturday, Feb. 13, 10:30 a.m., Saturday Family Story Time

For more information about any of these or other events at the library, contact the library (892-1908) or go to www.windham.lib.me.us/calendar.

Author talk

Author Helen Peppe will discuss her craft and work, and how they impact her life, on Tuesday, Feb. 9, at 6 p.m. As former editor of “Eastern Equerry” and “Wordplay Magazine,” her short stories, articles, and photographs have appeared in a myriad of anthologies, books and magazines. Her memoir, “Pigs Can’t Swim,” has been shortlisted for the New England Book Award in Nonfiction. Contact Barbara at the library for more information (892-1908).

Historic film program

On Thursday, Feb. 11 at 1 p.m., a historic film program will take place at Windham Public Library. “Blizzard to Blossoms,” filmed and narrated by Henry W. Briggs, was shot in the Skowhegan area during the winters of 1948 and 49. The hour-long movie is mostly color with some black and white shots. The motion picture from the Allagash Tails Collection depicts life in central Maine from a blizzard at the start of winter through to spring apple blossoms.

The movie is an excellent example of life in central Maine after World War II. “Blizzards to Blossoms” DVD and Allagash Tails books will be available for purchase and signing. This special event, which will occur at the Windham Public library, is a collaboration between the Raymond Village Library, the Windham Public Library and Windham/Raymond Adult Education. Call to reserve your space, or for more information: Raymond Village Library (655-4283), Windham Public Library (892-1908), or Windham/Raymond Adult Education (892-1819).

Bean supper

A baked bean supper will be held on Saturday, Feb. 6, from 5-6 p.m. at North Windham Union Church. The cost is $8 per person, 12 and under free. A concert by the Half Moon Jug Band is at 7 p.m. Tickets will be sold at the door and are $12 for adults and $10 for students, children and seniors. Tickets are also available in advance online at www.mwamconcerts.com.

Help for veterans

Veterans Service Officer Matt Haley will be available at the Windham Veterans Center on the second Wednesday (Feb. 10, March 9) from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. He can be reached at his office near the Portland Airport, 151 Jetport Blvd., Room 138W or call 822-2391.

Celebrate Valentine’s Day

On Saturday, Feb. 13, “Love Letters” by A.R. Gurney will be presented by Windham Center Stage Theater. This will be a one-night only performance starring Paul Menezes and Carmella Castro.

The play follows the lives of two friends through the exchange of letters, making it clear how much they meant, and gave to each other, over the years – physically apart, but spiritually close. The performance will be at 7 p.m. at 8 School Road (Windham Town Hall). Tickets are $15; $10 for seniors. For reservations and information about a special “date night” child-care offer, go to windhamtheater.org or windhamcenterstagetheater@gmail.com.

Winter Book Sale

Here’s a great chance to stock up on winter reading – wherever you’re spending the season, having a good book close by is a good idea. On Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 13 ad 14, a Winter Book Sale will be held at Windham Hill United Church of Christ. Hours are from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m.-3 p.m. on Sunday. The sale will be downstairs in Fellowship Hall. For more information, call 892-4217.

Cancer support group

A daytime Cancer Support Group is forming in cooperation with the Cancer Community Center, at Unity, 54 River Road, Windham, on the third Friday (Feb. 19) of each month from 1:30-2:30 p.m. This is open to everyone who has been affected by cancer, (themselves, friends, family and caregivers). For more information, call 893-1233 or 838-4217.

Horsemanship clinics

Riding to the Top Therapeutic Riding Center, 14 Lilac Drive in Windham, will be hosting clinics with Chris Lombard on Feb. 19-21. Private and group clinics for all levels of riders and auditing is available all three days. Clinic space is limited and fills up fast. For more information call 892-2813, ext. 14, or email info@ridingtothetop.org.

Free senior newsletter

The January-March Senior Newsletter is available on the town website at www.windhammaine.us or call the office at 892-1905 if you would like to be added to the mailing list so you can learn about all of the great trips being offered to seniors in and around Windham.

VFW meets

Windham VFW No. 10643 will meet on Wednesday, Feb. 10, at the Windham Veterans Center, Memorial Drive. Supper will be at 5 p.m. followed by the business meeting at 6 p.m.

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