March 2022
Useful News from Windham Parks & Recreation
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Community & Family Programs |
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Winter Adventure Bingo
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 3 - March 4 to give everyone plenty of time to participate. No registration required. Bingo cards are available by clicking the button below, or you may pick up a printed copy in the Parks and Recreation Office. Anyone who gets a Bingo (5 in a row across, down, or diagonally) will win a prize!
We can't wait to see your photos and hear about all of your outdoor winter adventures!
Bingo cards must be returned by Friday, March 4th to receive a prize!
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2022 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 op to capture the beauty of winter? We would love to showcase your photograph!
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2022 Categories:
Family - Nature - Pets - Youth Photographer (under 18)
Enter by Friday, March 18
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Dundee Park
2022 Season Passes Go On Sale March 21
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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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Summer Day Camp
2022 Registration Opens March 28
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Send your child to one of our kid's day camps this summer and give them a summer experience to remember! Campers will have the opportunity to be involved in a variety of activities including arts and crafts, physical fitness, sport skills, swimming, outdoor education, games and weekly field trips.
We offer various enrollment options so parents can design a schedule that works best for their family.
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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: 3/3, 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
Mask Requirement: Masks are required for anyone over the age of 2 regardless of COVID vaccination status.
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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 K-3
Dates: Wednesdays, April 13 - June 8
Time: 1:15 - 2:15 pm
Location: Windham Primary School Art Room
Fee: $110
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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 & 4/20 due to school vacation.
Registration closes Friday, April 8th at 4:00 PM
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Spring eSports League
For ages 8 and up
Windham Parks and Recreation is partnering with GGLeagues to offer eSports leagues for anyone ages 8+, kids and adults! Create teams, show off your gaming skills, and become a local legend! All competition will be between participants from recreation departments throughout Maine and Northern New England.
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Spring Season
Dates: Week of April 18 through week of June 6
Games: Madden 21, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Fortnite, Rocket League, Super Smash Bros on Switch
Season Pass: $40 per person (unlocks all games)
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Registration closes Wednesday, April 6th |
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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.
Date: April 13
Time: 10:00 - 11:00am
Location: Windham Town Hall Gym
Fee: $5 per child
Mask Requirements: Masks are required for anyone over the age of 2 regardless of vaccination status.
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Registration Closes Sunday, April 10th |
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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
Mask Requirements: Masks are required for Sunday Open Gym participants regardless of COVID vaccination status.
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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
Mask Requirements: Masks are required for Men's Pickup Basketball participants regardless of COVID vaccination status.
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 dates 1/17, 2/21, 4/18)
Time: 3:00 - 5:00pm
Wednesday Evenings
Dates: January 5 - April 27
(exclusion dates 2/16, 2/23)
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
(exclusion date 3/4, 3/11, 3/18)
Time: 9:00 - 10:30am
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Mask Requirements: Masks are required for Adult Pickleball participants regardless of COVID vaccination status.
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Let's face it, as we get older things don't work like they used to. We don't seem as strong as we once were and balance and falling can be a concern. As a way to help, we have put together 3, 4-week fitness challenges, each targeting a different goal. In order for you to receive the participation packet, registration is required a week in advance.
March 7 - April 1: Fitness Challenge #3 Endurance
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You will receive your “no-need-for-daubers” Bingo card by mail. We will draw 2 daily numbers (M-F) until someone gets BINGO! Once we verify we have a winner, we'll start another game.
So far, we've had one winner!
To get the daily numbers call our office at 892-1905 or visit www.windhamrecreation.com and they will be posted on the homepage.
Bingo continues through March, and the Bingo winners will receive PRIZES!
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Maine Mall & Christmas Tree Shops
with Lunch at Red Robin
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Once the holiday crowds have left the stores, we’ll head to So. Portland to do some shopping. The Christmas Tree Shops is always a favorite stop, and then we‘ll have lunch at Red Robin.
Date: Wednesday, March 9 (Snow date: Wed. March 16)
Time: 10:00am - 3:00pm
Cost: $12
Lunch: On your own
Mask Requirements: Masks are required on the bus regardless of vaccination status
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Senior Day is every Wednesday!
- Visit a promotional kiosk, to get a FREE virtual entry and cookie voucher.
- Drawings are hourly from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm.
- Ten winners each hour and each winner will spin a wheel for Free Slot Play prizes ranging from $25 to $500!
- All Seniors receive a FREE COOKIE!
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Date: Wednesday March 30
Time: 8:30am - 3:30pm
Fee: $14
Lunch: On your own
Mask Requirements: Masks are required on the bus regardless of vaccination status.
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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, March 23
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Date: Friday, March 25
Time: 11:30am – 12:30pm
Location: Windham Town Hall Gym
Fee: $10
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For the month of April, we want to bring all of our artists, artists-in-the-making, and "wanna-be” artists together for a Painting Contest. We will supply you with the canvas, and for an extra cost, your paint. A paint by number option will be available for those who would like/need help.
Once you have completed your creation, you’ll be asked to provide a picture of the "Masterpiece" back to us and you’ll have a few chances to win prizes! PLUS - we would like to show off your artwork for the public to enjoy in our “gallery” at Town Hall!
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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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