April 2022
Useful News from Windham Parks & Recreation
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The Windham Parks & Recreation Department is currently accepting applications for a number of seasonal positions for 2022. Positions are available for applicants 15 years of age and older.
Available positions include:
- Summer Day - Camp Counselors
- Dundee Park - Supervisors, Attendants, and Lifeguards
- Summer Track - Assistant Track Coaches
- Park Ranger
Applications will be accepted until all positions are filled. Applications are available online or at our office.
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Community & Family Programs |
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Lowell Preserve Celebration & Guided Trail Walk
April 9th - 1:00 PM
Join us at Lowell Preserve (behind the East Windham Fire Station) on April 9th to celebrate the conservation of the land and the improvement of the trail network! This event is co-hosted by Presumpscot Regional Land Trust and Windham Parks and Recreation - together we co-manage the trails. The trails provide access to walkers, runners, mountain bikers, ATV riders, and snowmobilers, and the new layout is easier to navigate while highlighting the best and most scenic spots in the Preserve. Come out to ring in springtime and enjoy the great new look to this trail network.
This event is free, however registration is required.
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Easter Egg Hunt
April 11 - 20
Join us for the second annual Windham-wide Easter Egg Hunt! Participating businesses and town departments will have an Easter Egg sign displayed for community members to find. Prize drawings will be held for participants who find half or all of the eggs!
Windham businesses & community organizations can register by April 6th to host an egg!
Egg Hunt Worksheets will be available for participants beginning on April 11.
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Easter Parade
April 16th - 10:00 AM
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Once again this year the Easter Bunny will be riding in style to a neighborhood near you! The Easter Bunny Parade will travel throughout the town of Windham. The parade route may be viewed by clicking here. We hope that you and your family can plan to enjoy the parade while waving hello to our favorite bunny friend!
Please note that the parade route has changed from last year's.
If you are planning to watch the Easter Bunny Parade:
- Listen for the sound of sirens as the vehicles enter your neighborhood!
- Feel free to share parade location updates on our Facebook event to help community members know when to expect the Easter Bunny!
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Discounted Cross Insurance Arena Tickets Available |
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Saturday, April 23 | 1:30 PM
See these incredible 10,000-pound, car crushing giants compete in racing, wheelie contests, and then rock the house with amazing freestyle action during the Monster Truck Nitro Tour!
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Saturday, May 14 | 10:30 AM
Get ready for another hair-raising adventure when Poppy, Branch and all their Trolls friends come to life on stage in Trolls LIVE! Jam-packed with epic music, glitter, humor and happiness!
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Family Beach Party
at Dundee Park
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Dundee Park
2022 Season Passes On Sale
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A season pass allows families with 15 passenger max. vehicles unlimited visits to the park during the season.
Windham residents may request an additional pass for a household with multiple vehicles; non-residents may request a second pass at half price for a household with multiple vehicles.
Pass stickers may be purchased at the Parks & Recreation office, at Dundee Park's Gatehouse or Boathouse, or online at windhamrecreation.com.
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2022 Season Pass Rates
Windham Residents $65
Windham Seniors (55+): $45
Non-Residents: $80
Non-Resident Seniors (55+): $60
Veterans & Active Military - Same as senior rates, but must purchase pass in-person to show Military ID.
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Park Facility Reservations
Host your event at one of our parks!
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The pavilion next to the pond is available for parties and get togethers! Reservation fees are $25 for the pavilion, with giant lawn games available for rent for an additional $15. |
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Three locations at Dundee Park are available to be reserved for groups of 20 or more: the Beach Pavilion, the Grove Pavilion, and the Picnic Area. Reservation fee is $60 for first 20 people, $3 for each additional. |
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Outdoor basketball and volleyball courts are available for reservation. Reservation fee is $25 per day per court, with equipment rental available for an additional $15. |
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Kiddie Gym
For ages 5 & under
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Indoor fun with balls, slides, parachutes and plenty of playmates. For children ages 5 and under (and their caregivers!)
Dates: Mondays and Thursdays until April 28, 2022
(Exclusion dates: 4/18 & no Kiddie Gym on RSU #14 snow days)
Time: 10:00 - 11:30 am
Location: Windham Town Hall Gym
Fee: $2 per child for drop-in visits; $25 - 15 visit pass; $45 - 30 visit pass
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Playdates in the Park will be resuming in May! |
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Mad Science: Radical Robotics
For grades K-5
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Mad Science has designed an innovative and enriching program just for you! We invite you to expand your robotic curiosity after school by getting hands-on with modular robotic systems and various types of robots to get firsthand experience with circuitry, coding, mechanical systems, programming, real life applications, and much more. |
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Grades 4-5
Dates: Tuesdays, April 12 - June 7
Time: 3:15 - 4:15 PM
Location: Manchester School Music Room
Fee: $110
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Please note: There will be no Mad Science on 4/19 due to school vacation.
Registration closes Friday, April 8th at 4:00 PM
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School Vacation Trip - Urban Air
For grades K-5
Kids in grades K-5, join Windham Parks & Recreation for a fun day of games, crafts and a fun trip to Urban Air in South Portland! We’ll start off the day with gym games, crafts and outdoor play at the Town Hall gym and park. We will have an early lunch from Little Caesars Pizza and head to Urban Air for the afternoon!
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Date: Thursday, April 21st
Time: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Location: Windham Town Hall Gym & Urban Air
Lunch: Lunch will be pizza from Little Caesars (feel free to bring your own snacks and lunch)
Fee: $50 per person (includes transportation, lunch, Urban Air admission ticket, and socks)
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Registration closes Friday, April 15th. Pre-registration is REQUIRED, as space is limited. |
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Creative Kiddie Craft Time: Easter Craft
For ages 5 and under
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Children ages 2-5 and their adult caregivers are invited to craft and create together! Moms and dads, grandparents, babysitters, aunts and uncles… All are welcome to join us at Town Hall for simple craft projects with all supplies provided.
Craft: Easter Egg Basket Decoration
Date: April 13
Time: 10:00 - 11:00am
Location: Windham Town Hall Gym
Fee: $5 per child
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Registration Closes Sunday, April 10th |
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Tennis in the Parks
For grades 1-8
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Led by an approved USTA Net Generation tennis coach, this program will focus on developing the skills to serve, rally, and play - so it's perfect for beginners and first-time players! Once the skills are there, participants will play fun matches with other players in the program.
The program uses modified tennis balls, age-appropriate rackets, court sizes, and the latest fun and engaging activities to help players successfully learn and play the game quicker!
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Dates: Sundays, May 1st - June 5th
(rain date June 12th)
Times:
Grades 1-2 (Red Ball): 11 AM - 12 PM
Grades 3-5 (Orange Ball): 12:30 - 1:30 PM
Grades 6-8 (Green Ball): 1:30 - 2:30 PM
Location: Windham High School Tennis Courts (behind the school)
Fee: $65 per person (includes a t-shirt and racket)
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Registration closes Friday, April 28th at 4:00 PM. Space is limited. |
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Creative Movement
For ages 2-5
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Creative Movement is back at Windham Parks & Recreation! Join us on Friday mornings at the Windham Public Library for a creative twist on dancing! Instructors from the Drouin Dance Center will use props and music to inspire creative movement and dance. This is a fun and exciting way to introduce your little one to the world of dance!
Dates: Fridays, May 6th - June 10th
Times: Ages 2-3 - 10:00 - 10:30 AM
Ages 3-5 - 10:45 - 11:30 AM
Location: Windham Public Library
Fee: $50
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Ages 3-5 is a 45 minute dance/movement class. We will be exploring movement, basic ballet terms, and dancing with props. Skills such as taking turns, sharing, forming a line, and respect will be encouraged.
Ages 2-3 is a 30 minute class that keeps your little dancer moving. We will play dance games, dance with props, and learn concepts like stop/go, fast/slow and high/low. This class is a great first experience for your child to be in a group setting independently.
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Registration closes Wednesday, May 3rd. Spots are limited! |
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Sunday Open Gym (Volleyball)
For ages 21+
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Sundays until April 24, 202
Adult Volleyball (Recreational Play) 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Adult Volleyball (Competitive Play) 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
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Drop-In Fee: $5.00 | Season Pass: $60.00
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Due to lack of participation, Sunday Open Gym Basketball & Family Open Gym
have been cancelled for 2021-2022.
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Tuesday / Thursday Men's Pickup Basketball
Ages 40+
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Men ages 40+, please join us on Tuesday and Thursday nights at the Windham Primary School Gym. Games will be played in a pick-up format.
Pre-registration is required for this program
Session II
Dates: Tuesday, January 4 - Thursday, June 2, 2022
Time: 8:00pm - 9:30pm
Location: Windham Primary School
Fee: $40
Please Note: There is no pick-up basketball during school vacation.
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Adult Pickleball
Ages 18+
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Grab your paddles (or borrow one from us) and join in on pick-up pickleball games in the Windham Town Hall Gym! |
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Afternoon/Evening Sessions
Fee: $25
Drop In: $3
Monday Afternoons
Dates: January 3 - April 25
(exclusion date: 4/18)
Time: 3:00 - 5:00pm
Wednesday Evenings
Dates: January 5 - April 27
Time: 6:00 - 8:00pm
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Morning Sessions
Fee: $25
Drop In: $3
Tuesday Mornings
Dates: January 4 - April 26
Time: 10:00 - 11:30am
Friday Mornings
Dates: January 7 - April 29
Time: 9:00 - 10:30am
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Tennis in the Parks
For grades 1-8
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Led by an approved tennis coach, participants will have fun and get great exercise while developing the skills to serve, rally, and play tennis. The program is perfect for first-time and beginner players, as well as returning novice players.
All players in their first session receive and keep a new tennis racket!
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Dates: Sundays, May 1st - June 5th
(rain date June 12th)
Time: 3:00 - 4:30 PM
Location: Windham High School Tennis Courts (behind the school)
Fee: $75 per person (includes a t-shirt and racket)
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Registration closes Friday, April 28th at 4:00 PM. Space is limited. |
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Kittery Outlet Shopping
with Lunch at Sunrise Grill
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We will be heading down to Kittery for a day of shopping and lunch with friends! Stops will be made at all the favorite outlet stores. After shopping, we will be stopping at Sunrise Grill for lunch.
Date: Tuesday, April 5th
Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm
Cost: $14
Lunch: On your own
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Willow's Flea Market
with Lunch at Cyndi's Dockside Restaurant
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We will be taking a trip to the largest Flea Market in Maine, with four floors of treasures! On the way back, we will be stopping at Cyndi's Dockside Restaurant on Middle Range Pond. |
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Date: Friday, April 29th
Time: 10:00am - 3:00pm
Fee: $14
Lunch: On your own
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One Friday per month, lunches will now be prepared by Starlight Catering (AKA Duck Pond Variety) and served at Town Hall. We are encouraging dining in, with curbside pickup still an option. Please indicate your choice at the time of registration. Registration and payment are required by 4:00 pm. on the Wednesday before each lunch. Registration can be done online (see link below) or in person at the Parks and Recreation Dept. or call 892-1905.
Register by 4:00pm on Wednesday, April 23
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Date: Friday, April 22
Time: 11:30am – 12:30pm
Location: Windham Town Hall Gym
Fee: $10
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Holiday Fun - Crafts and Treats |
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It's Easter time and we are hosting another Holiday Craft Day, with treats included. Come to Town Hall and join some of the Windham Parks and Recreation Staff for an afternoon of Holiday Crafts and treats.
Date: Wednesday, April 13
Time: 12:30 - 2:30
Location: Town Hall Gym
Cost: FREE
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Join Windham Parks & Recreation every Thursday morning to go shopping in North Windham. This program is FREE for seniors who can't drive or get to a store on their own. Participants are required to call our office and reserve your spot between Monday - Wednesday of that week. The route and the times may vary slightly each week based upon the number of participants that reserve a spot. Picking up from different locations may require a slight wait. Call us at 892-1905 to reserve your spot.
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