March 2021
Useful News from Windham Parks & Recreation
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New Programs Coming in March! |
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Windham eSports with GG Leagues
Windham Parks and Recreation is partnering with GGLeagues to offer eSports leagues for anyone ages 8+, kids and adults! All competition will be between participants from recreation departments throughout the state of Maine.
Spring '21 Dates: April 10th through May 15th, matches played on Saturdays
*This includes 5 weeks of gameplay plus 1 week of playoffs*
Age Divisions
Youth: 8-12 years old
Teen: 13-18 years old (high school seniors and below)
Adult: 18 years and older
Fee: $30 per person
Games: Rocket League, Madden 21, Super Smash Bros and Fortnite.
Registration opening soon! Register by: 3/29/21
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Dundee Park Season Pass
Available for purchase beginning Monday March 29 at 8:00 am.
Click the button below for more information or to purchase a season pass.
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Easter Bunny Parade
For ages 2 - 5
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Once again this year the Easter Bunny will be coming to a neighborhood near you, courtesy of our friends at Windham Fire & Rescue!
Save the date for Saturday, April 3rd for a daytime parade throughout Windham. We will publish the parade route and starting time on our website, so that you and your family can plan to wave hello to our favorite bunny friend!
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2021 Easter Egg Hunt
March 29th - April 7th
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Join us for the first annual Windham-wide Easter Egg Hunt, in cooperation with our friends at the Sebago Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce!
How does it work?
- Participating businesses and town departments will have a numbered Easter Egg sign displayed in a window.
- Community members are invited to drive around Windham “hunting” for the eggs.
- Prize drawings will be held for participants who find half of the Easter Eggs, and for participants who find them all!
Egg Hunt worksheets will be available online and in the Parks and Recreation office starting Monday, March 29th.
If your business is interested in hosting an Easter Egg or donating a prize, please reply to this email for more info!
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Make 'n' Take Creative Kiddie Craft
For ages 2 - 5
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Our favorite craft program for children ages 2-5 is going mobile for the month of March! We'll put together everything you need for caregivers to create an Easter-themed painting with little ones at home. Moms and dads, grandparents, babysitters, aunts and uncles... If you have a child in your life who likes to create, this is a great opportunity for you! |
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Craft: Easter Paintings
Dates: Pick up the week of March 22
Fee: $5 per child
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Summer Kids Club
Registration opens Monday, March 29 at 8:00 am
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Send your child to one of our kids clubs 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 and games. We offer various enrollment options so parents can design a schedule that works best for their family.
For more info about 2021 Summer Kids Club, click below
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Take Home Treat with a Twist
We would like to celebrate Easter with you! The Friday before Easter Windham Parks and Recreation will be offering a FREE treat that you will pick up curbside at Windham Town Hall to bring home. We will have all the ingredients to take with you to make your "treat" with an extra special FUN surprise to go along with it. We feel this is a great way to stay in touch with our seniors.
Please register by March 31 to receive your treat.
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Date: Friday April 2
Time: Pick up between 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Location: Windham Town Hall Gym
Fee: FREE
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How many of our seniors are artists - whether oil or watercolor? For the month of March 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. Please pick up your painting supplies at the Parks and Recreation Office. 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.
All entries must be summitted by Friday April 2 at 4:00 pm
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Date: March 1 - April 2
Fees:
Canvas Only: FREE
Canvas and Paint: $15
Paint by Number Set: $15
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Senior Fitness Challenge #3 |
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Windham Parks & Recreation has put together a 3rd chapter of the Fitness Challenge. Over the last 2 months you have worked on Stretching, Balance, and Strength. The last of the Challenges, which will go for the month of March, will be working on increasing your Endurance. This challenge will involve walking. You will be keeping track of your steps weekly, with the goal of increasing your steps each week. The end goal is to get you over 10,000 steps in a week, which is ideal.
For Fitness Challenge # 3, you will need a way to keep track of your steps every week. For those of you with smartphones, there are a few apps that will keep track for you. Weekly prizes will be given away
Monday March 1 - Friday April 2
All who complete the program will be entered in to the
Grand Prize Drawing at the end of the challenge!
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Ongoing Programs & Activities |
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Winter Adventure Bingo
Ends March 5th!
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Click below for a Bingo card and more info about this program for all ages. |
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All entries must be received by Monday, March 15. |
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Winter Outdoor Activities |
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While snow remains on the ground, we have lots of places for you to get outside and play! Whether you like cross-country skiing, taking the family on a snowshoe hike, or just getting outside to enjoy nature, we've got you covered.
Clink the button below to find more information about outdoor activities!
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Monthly Curbside Pickup Senior Lunch
For ages 55+
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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. |
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Meal provided by Duck Pond Variety (Starlight Catering)
Date: Friday March 19
Time: Pick up between 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Location: Windham Town Hall Gym
Fee: $10
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Weekly Shopping
For ages 55+
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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.
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