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Useful News from Windham Parks & Recreation
November and December 2022
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Community & Family Programs | |
Halloween Costume Contest | |
Our annual costume contest is back, and we can’t wait to see your amazing Halloween costumes! Kids ages 18 & under are invited to participate in the 2022 costume contest by submitting a photo of themselves for our judges. | |
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How to Enter: Simply email a photo of your child in costume by Friday, November 4th to Parks&[email protected] with the subject line “Costume Contest Entry”. Along with the photo, please include the following information:
- Child’s Name
- Child’s Age
- Parent’s Name
- Address (must be a Windham resident)
- Description of Costume
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Judging Info: As always, our friends from the Windham Lions Club will act as judges. Winners will be selected in 6 different age groups. The following
criteria will be taken into consideration:
- Creativity
- Originality
- Effort
- Authenticity
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Any photos received for the costume contest may be shared on Windham Parks and Recreation social media and used in promotional materials.
Entries must be received by 4pm on Friday, November 4th.
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Family Line Dancing Party | |
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Join Flamin' Raymond and Sizzlin' Susan for an afternoon of fun at Windham Town Hall! Always a crowd pleaser, this duo gets the crowd moving with hula hoops, line dancing, music, and more!
Learn some new line dances & watch some of the "neighbors" from Flamin' Raymond and Sizzlin' Susan's Adult Ed Line Dancing Program and help support one of the strongest community organizations, Neighbors Helping Neighbors!
This event is FREE, with donations accepted for Neighbors Helping Neighbors. Transportation is available for seniors who need it.
Dates: Sunday, November 6
Time: 1:00 -4:00pm
Location: Windham Town Hall Gym
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East Windham Conservation Area:
Sneak Preview Walk
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Sunday, November 20 • 12:00 - 2:00 PM
Join us in November for a preview walk of the new East Windham Conservation Area. We will be building out trails at this Preserve in 2023, but the existing woods road will allow us to walk up to a view of the western mountains and down to the water views on Little Duck Pond.
This event is co-hosted with the Presumpscot Regional Land Trust. The walk, led by Toby Jacobs of PRLT, will be about 2.5 miles at a leisurely pace.
This event is free, but space is limited and registration is required.
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Save the date for the Holiday Light Parade on Sunday, November 27th!
Information about the Light Parade will be available at windhamrecreation.com on Wednesday, November 9th.
Want to be part of the Holiday Light Parade as a Windham Organization, business or family? You can be! Registration will be available beginning Monday, November 7th at 8:00am.
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Show us your holiday lights and share them with the community! Households, businesses, and community organizations, submit your holiday decorations for our Windham Map of Lights. Entries will be added to the town map and will be entered into a random drawing for prizes.
More information will be available at windhamrecreation.com beginning Wednesday, November 9th
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Pleasant Mountain Discounted Night Season Pass | |
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Windham Parks and Recreation is pleased to offer Night Season Passes to Pleasant Mountain (formerly Shawnee Peak) at a discounted rate!
Pleasant Mountain is home to the MOST night skiing in New England! We’ve provided turns under the lights since 1989 and now have 4 lifts servicing 19 trails. Whether it’s Racing with the Moon two nights a week, special events where we keep the lights going for a few extra hours, or laps followed by a good time in Blizzards Pub, night skiing at Pleasant Mountain is a huge part of who we are.
Night skiing starts at 3:30pm Monday-Saturday (and holiday Sundays). A Night Skiing Season Pass offers unlimited night skiing and riding!
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Fee: $229
Dates: Passes may be ordered from November 7 - December 14
Where: Passes may be picked up at the Pleasant Mountain Guest Services Office once the mountain has opened for the season.
Please note that a completed Pleasant Mountain Waiver is required prior to picking up your season pass. This waiver will be sent to all registrants via email once available.
Pass sales will begin on Monday, November 7th in person or at windhamrecreation.com. Stay tuned with an email Monday for more information!
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Discounted Cross Insurance Arena Tickets | |
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Are you looking for a great way to explore local trails this winter? Why not try snowshoes!
We have men’s, women’s, and youth sizes of snowshoes that are FREE to borrow for the day, for a few days, or for a weekend. Please CALL AHEAD for availability, as these are particularly popular during vacation weeks.
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Creative Kiddie Craft Time
For children ages 2-5
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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.
This popular program can fill quickly, so be sure to pre-register!
Craft: "Gingerbread" Houses
Date: Wednesday, December 21
Time: 10:00 - 11:00am
Location: Windham Town Hall Gym
Fee: $5 per child
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Register by Sunday, December 18 | |
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Kiddie Gym
For Ages 5 & Under
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Indoor fun with balls, slides, parachutes and plenty of playmates! All toddlers must be accompanied by a "participating" adult.
Dates: Tuesday & Fridays, November 1, 2022 - April 28, 2023
(Exclusion Dates: 11/11, 11/25, 12/23, 2/24, 3/3 & 4/21)
Time: Tuesdays: 10:00 - 11:30am, Fridays: 9:00 - 10:30am
Location: Windham Town Hall Gym
Fee: $2 drop-in, multi-visit passes available in quantities of 6, 15, and 30 visits
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Kids from grades K-5 can learn traditional martial arts with Lisa Magiera of Bushido Karate Dojo and learn how karate makes you stronger, safer and smarter. | |
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Winter Session
Dates: Tuesdays, November 29, 2022 - February 28, 2023 (excluding 12/27 and 2/21)
Time: 3:15 – 4:15 pm
Location: Windham Primary School Gym
Fee: $130 (12 sessions); $35 for uniform - not required to purchase for program
Transportation: Participants will be transported from Manchester/Middle School in the Parks & Recreation vehicles for this program. At the end of the program, pick up will be at Windham Primary School Gym at 4:15pm.
Register by Monday, November 28 at 4 PM
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Hey kids, Santa and Mrs. Claus want to know what is on your Christmas list!
The North Pole Hotline is an opportunity for preschoolers through 3rd graders to receive a personal phone call from Santa Claus through a special “hotline” connected to Santa Claus at the North Pole. This FREE program is sponsored by the Windham Parks and Recreation Department, with the support of local volunteers.
Register by Monday, December 5th at 4pm.
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Parent's Night Out
For Grades K-5
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At Parents Night Out, parents will drop off their kids at Windham Town Hall to do a variety of fun holiday activities, while parents have a night off! Some of the holiday activities will include making gingerbread houses, playing gym games, making holiday crafts and watching a holiday movie at the end of the night! | |
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Grades: K-5
Date: Wednesday, December 21
Time: 4:00 - 9:00 PM
Location: Windham Town Hall Gym
Fee: $40 for the first child, $25 for each additional sibling
Register by Monday, December 19 at 4 PM
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School Vacation Trips
For Grades K-5
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Kids in grades K-5, join Windham Parks & Recreation for fun no school days of games, crafts and trips to local destinations like Smitty's, Spare Time and Seacoast! We’ll start off most days with gym games, crafts and outdoor play at the Town Hall gym and park. We will have lunch and head out to the local destination for the afternoon! | |
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Date: Thursday, December 22nd
Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm
Location: Windham Town Hall Gym
Trip: Spare Time
Fee: $50 per person (includes transportation, 2 hours of bowling and $5 Game Zone Cards)
Lunch: Please bring a bag lunch
Date: Friday, December 23rd
Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm
Location: Windham Town Hall Gym
Trip: Smitty's - Movie TBD
Fee: $50 per person (includes transportation, movie admissions & lunch)
Lunch: 2 slices of cheese pizza, fries & a drink. Bring money for additional food at Smitty's if desired.
Register by Monday, December 19th at 4 PM
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Multi-week Ski Program at Pleasant Mountain | |
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By popular demand, the multi-week ski program is back at Pleasant Mountain (formally Shawnee Peak) for grades 6-12! The program will be on Fridays beginning January 6th to February 3rd (5 weeks) from 2:00-9:00pm.
More information and registration will be available on our website at windhamrecreation.com by Monday, November 7th. Stay tuned for an email Monday with more information!
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Adult Pickleball
For Ages 18+
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Pickleball in Windham is growing by leaps and bounds! Grab your paddle (or borrow one from us) and join in on pick-up games at the Windham Town Hall Gym.
New to the game? Have you been wanting to try this fast-growing game that anyone can play? You are welcome to try it out - your first time is FREE!
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Morning Session
Dates: Mondays and Fridays, October 24, 2022 - May 19, 2023
(see website for exclusion dates)
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Mondays) | 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM (Fridays)
Location: Windham Town Hall Gym
Fee: $65
Afternoon/Evening Session
Dates: Mondays and Wednesdays, October 24, 2022 - May 17, 2023
(see website for exclusion dates)
Time: 3:00 - 5:00 PM (Mondays) | 6:00 - 8:00 PM (Wednesdays)
Location: Windham Town Hall Gym
Fee: $65
New this year - Unlimited Play!
For just $90, the Unlimited Play option lets you play at both sessions.
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Pickleball Lessons
For Ages 18+
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Maybe your friends play Pickleball. Perhaps you’re a tennis player looking for a new challenge. If you have a fun-loving mindset and an ounce of athletic ability, then Pickleball is the game you should begin playing!
In this four-week program, you’ll learn how to effectively strike the ball, maintain a rally, keep score, and the rules and basic gameplay. At the conclusion of these lessons, players will have the foundational understanding and skills to start playing Pickleball.
We've added an Improver class. Maybe you have played a couple of times, or perhaps it's been a while since you've picked up a racquet, here is a way to brush up on those skills.
Coach Dave Cousins is a combined PTR, USPTA, and IFP (International Federation of Pickleball) Certified Professional with many years of teaching experience in Southern Maine. He loves working with both juniors and adults, whether just starting out or playing at competitive levels. Dave's belief is that racket sports have a place for EVERYONE, of any age, ability, or skill set.
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Dates: Saturdays, November 26 - December 17
Time: 3:00 - 4:00 PM (Beginner Lessons) | 4:00 - 5:00 PM (Improver Lessons)
Location: Windham Town Hall Gym
Fee: $60
Try a lesson and decide you want to sign up for a full-season pickleball session? Ask us about a discount on your registration!
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Sunday Open Gym
For Ages 21+
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Join us on Sunday mornings for pickup basketball and volleyball! Multi-visit and season passes are available, however drop-ins are always welcome. | |
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Dates: Sundays, November 20, 2022 - April 30, 2023 (excluding 12/25, 1/1, 4/9)
Time: Basketball 8:00 - 10:00 AM | Volleyball: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Windham High School Gym
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Tuesday / Thursday Adult Pick-Up Basketball
For Ages 21+
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Adults ages 21+, 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.
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Session I
Dates: Tuesday, September 20 - Thursday, December 29, 2022
Time: 8:00 - 9:15 pm
Location: Windham Primary School Gym
Fee: $40
Session II
Dates: Tuesday, January 3 - Thursday, June 1, 2023
(excluding 2/21, 2/23, 4/18, 4/20)
Time: 8:00 - 9:15 pm
Location: Windham Primary School Gym
Fee: $40
Registration for Session II opens December 1
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Holiday Lunch
co-hosted by Age Friendly Windham
For Ages 18+
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Join us at Town Hall for a holiday sit-down lunch catered by Starlite Catering (aka Duck Pond Variety). Listen to YOUR favorite songs played by Ron Bergeron and then learn more about ways you can be involved as a volunteer or a recipient of the services provided through Age Friendly Windham.
This event is being sponsored through a generous donation from Maverick Cannabis Co.
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Date: Friday, November 18
Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Windham Town Hall Gym
Fee: $10
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Portland Ballet's "A Victorian Nutcracker"
For Ages 18+
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A Portland tradition, The Victorian Nutcracker tells the timeless holiday classic set in Victorian era Portland with sets and costumes inspired by the Victoria Mansion. Featuring the professional dancers of Portland Ballet alongside a cast of talented youth from across the area, The Victorian Nutcracker brings the story to life for audiences young and old.
After the performance, we will be getting lunch at Olive Garden, where a limited menu will be offered with prices ranging from $12.99-$20.99
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Date: Thursday, December 15
Time: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Fee: $20
Lunch: On your own
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Hop on board the "MAGIC" Christmas Light Finder Bus and join us for some holiday spirit, and as always, lots of fun! The tour starts at 6:00 pm from Town Hall.
Date: Tuesday, December 13
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Fee: 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. | | | | |
