February 2021
Useful News from Windham Parks & Recreation
New Programs Coming in February!
Community Programs
The Great Backyard Bird Count!
Friday February 12 – Monday February 15
Join Windham Parks & Recreation and the Windham Public Library as we support the Great Backyard Bird Count! For four days, you can be a citizen scientist and help others learn more about the life of birds.

Don't forget to share your photos! Photos from this event that are shared on social media using the hashtag #windhambirdcount will have the chance to win a swag pack from Windham Parks and Recreation and the Windham Public Library.

For more information, click the button below or call us at 892-1905 or the Library Children's Room at (207) 892-1908 ext. 4.
Windham families are invited to grab your snowshoes and head outdoors to enjoy the winter full moon. Join us to explore local trails and experience the beauty of winter in a whole new way!

First 15 families to register receive a free “moonlight snowshoe kit” with head lamps and hand warmers! Everyone who registers will receive snowshoe hiking tips, activity suggestions, and a current star chart.

Youth and adult snowshoes are available for loan through our office, we encourage you to call ahead for availability, and we’ll provide you with trail suggestions. Spend time as a family while practicing social distancing; you may even decide to try our Winter Adventure Bingo!

Date: Friday, February 26 or Saturday, February 27
Location: Any trail in Windham; we encourage you to visit a new location! Donnabeth Lippman Park, Lowell Preserve, Mountain Division Trail, Black Brook Preserve, & more await.

For more information or to register, click the button below or call us at 892-1905.
Youth Programs
Creative Kiddie Craft Time
For ages 2 - 5
Children ages 2-5 and their adult caregivers are invited to craft and create together! This is spinoff of the previous popular “Seasonal Creations” program, updated to allow us to comply with health protocols. 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.

Space is limited by our facility capacity; per the governor's order on 11/5 ALL participants over the age of 2 will need to wear masks for the duration of the program.
Craft: Valentine Paintings
Dates: Wednesday February 10 or Thursday February 11
Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: Windham Town Hall Gym
Fee: $5 per child
Youth Dance Program with Be the Influence
Be The Influence Coalition & Windham Parks and Recreation are partnering with the DEA Educational Foundation to offer FREE Virtual Dance Classes for Grades 6-8!

Coming in late February; stay tuned for more information!
Senior Programs 55+
For the Month of February, BINGO players are needed! Once you register you will receive a cool no-need-for-daubers bingo cards by mail. We will draw 2 numbers every weekday until someone gets BINGO! Call in or email when you have a BINGO and we will start another game. To receive daily numbers call (207)800-6187 or visit www.windhamrecreation.com. Starts Monday February 1.
Registration for this FREE program is required to receive a BINGO card.
Senior Fitness Challenge #2
We are introducing yet another 4-weeks of our ever popular Fitness Challenge. Let's face it, as we get older things don't work like they used to. As a way to get our seniors moving for a few minutes every day, Windham Parks & Recreation had put together a Fitness Challenge for the month of January. Because this was so well received, we have decided to make another Challenge for February. This Challenge will be a little harder than the last. Registration for this FREE program is required in order to receive the packet you will need. A weekly call or email to us is required to keep track of participants' progress. 
Weekly prizes will be given away

Monday February 1 - Friday February 26
All who complete the program will be entered in to the
Grand Prize Drawing at the end of the challenge!
The Friday before Valentine's Day we will be offering a FREE holiday treat that you will pick up curbside at Windham Town Hall. We will have all the ingredients to take home with you to make your treat with an extra special fun surprise to go along with them.
Please register by February 10 to receive your free treat.
Treat: Decorate your own Valentine Cookies
Date: February 12
Time: Pick up time between 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Location: Windham Town Hall Gym Side Door
Ongoing Programs & Activities
Community Programs
Winter Adventure Bingo
For All Ages
This winter, Windham Parks and Recreation wants to encourage you to try some new outdoor activities while you visit our parks and trails! Join us for a community-wide game of Bingo that incorporates activity ideas for all ages and experience levels.

Winter Adventure Bingo will run from January 4 through March 5 to give everyone plenty of time to participate. We can't wait to see photos and hear about all of your winter adventures!

Click below for a Bingo card and more info about this program for all ages.
Winter Photo Contest
Have you captured that special moment with your child enjoying our Maine winters, snapped a photo of your pet frolicking in the snow, or found that perfect photo opp to capture the beauty of winter? We would love to showcase your photograph!

2021 Categories: Family - Nature - Pets - Youth Photographer (under 18)
Maximum of 3 entries per person per category.

Contest opens January 4, 2021.
All entries must be received by Monday, March 15.
Winter Outdoor Activities
Once the snow begins to accumulate, we will groom trails at our bigger parks and preserves. Whether you like cross-country skiing, taking the family on a snowshoe hike, or just getting outside to enjoy nature, you'll find plenty of places to play. You don't have to stay indoors just because there is snow on the ground!

Clink the button below to find more information about outdoor activities!
Senior Programs
Monthly Curbside Pickup Senior Lunch
For ages 55+
We are continuing to offer our Monthly curb-side “to go” meals with the pick-up location at Town Hall, outside the gym door. Due to the limitations caused by COVID-19, there is very limited seating opportunities in the gym (with safety measures being in place). Registration is required by the Wednesday before the meal date.
Meal provided by Applebee's
Date: Friday February 19
Time: Pick up between 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Location: Windham Town Hall Gym
Fee: $10
Weekly Shopping
For ages 55+
Join Windham Parks & Recreation every Thursday morning to go shopping in North Windham. This program is FREE and for seniors who can't drive or get to a store on their own. Due to the limited number of people that can be on the bus at one time, 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. 
Additional Opportunities
THE WINTERKIDS APP CONNECTS KIDS AND FAMILIES WITH HUNDREDS OF FREE OR DISCOUNTED OPPORTUNITIES TO BE OUTSIDE AND
ACTIVE YEAR-ROUND.

This is not a Windham Parks & Recreation app. Click the button below for more information or to sign up.
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