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Windham Parks & Recreation

January & February 2025

Community & Family Programs

Fall/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 fall? We would love to showcase your photograph!


2025 Categories:

Family - Nature - Animal - Town of Windham


1. How to Enter Online: 

  - Select the appropriate category and register photo. Please register each photo individually.

  - Follow the steps and answer the required questions.

  - Choose "Check Out Online" and process your registration; NO FEE will be charged, but this will insure a completed registration.

  - Email all photo contest photos to parks&recreation@windhammaine.us.


2. How to Enter via Postal Mail:

  - Complete an Adult Registration or Youth Registration form.

  - Mail completed form and a copy of your photo to:

        Winter Photo Contest

       Windham Parks & Recreation

       8 School Road

       Windham, ME 04062


3. How to Enter In-person:

  - Visit the Parks & Recreation office: Monday & Wednesday 7am-5pm, Tuesday 7am-6pm, of Thursday 7am-4pm.


Maximum of 3 entries per person.

All entries must be received by Thursday, March 27, 2025.

February Formal

For children in 5th grade and under

Pick your special someone and join us for a formal evening of fun! The February Formal will include refreshments, a DJ, photo ops, and door prizes!


Tickets are available online or at the Parks & Recreation office. Online ticket purchases can be picked up at the Parks & Recreation office or at the event the night of.


Purchase Tickets Here!

Family Trivia Night


Join Windham Parks & Recreation for Family Trivia Nights throughout the school year! Families of all ages are invited to join us on select Friday nights from 6:00-7:30pm for fun trivia competitions. Snacks and drink provided!


In February, in honor of the Super bowl and upcoming March Madness, we will be doing Sports Trivia! 


How will Trivia work? There will be a variety of ways we will play, including naming team logos and athletes, answering general sports questions and matching stats to the correct athlete. Trivia will consist of 4 rounds, with each team receiving 4 pieces of paper and pens to answer questions. At the end of each round, teams will turn in their answers, and we will score them. We will go over all the answers at the end of each round. 


Will there be prizes? Yes! The top trivia teams will receive prizes!


Date & Theme

Friday, February 28 - Sports


Time: 6:00 - 7:30pm

Location: Windham Town Hall Gym - 8 School Rd

Fee: Free!

Register Here

Youth Programs

Creative Movement

For Grades Pre-K - 3

Creative Movement is back at Windham Parks & Recreation! Join us on Wednesday afternoons 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!


Music, Movement & Play for ages 2 to 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.


Creative Movement for ages 3 to 5 is a 40 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.



Dates: Wednesdays, January 22 - March 5 (excluding 2/19)

Times: 11:45am-12:15pm for ages 2-3; 12:20-1:00pm for ages 3-5

Location: Windham Public Library - 217 Windham Center Rd

Fee: $60 


Register by January 19

Register Here!

Creative Kiddie Craft Time

For Ages 2-5

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: Winter Craft

Date: Tuesday, January 14

Time: 10:00 - 11:00am

Location: Windham Town Hall Gym

Fee: $5 per child


Register by Sunday, January 12


Craft: Valentines Craft

Date: Tuesday, February 11

Time: 10:00 - 11:00am

Location: Windham Town Hall Gym

Fee: $5 per child


Register by Sunday, February 9


Register Here

Kiddie Gym

For Ages 5 & Under

Indoor fun with balls, slides, parachutes and plenty of playmates! All toddlers must be accompanied by a "participating" adult.


This is a drop-in program; no pre-registration is required.


Tuesday & Thursdays, October 1, 2024 - May 1, 2025

(Exclusion Dates: 10/22, 10/24, 10/29, 10/31, 11/28, 12/24, 12/26, 12/31, 2/18, 2/20, 2/25, 4/22 & 4/24)

Windham Town Hall Gym

Tuesdays: 9:00 - 10:30am

Thursdays: 10:00 - 11:30am

Fee: $2 per session per child

Multi-Visit Memberships available in 6, 15, and 30 visit quantities

Register Here

WMS Early Release Day

For Grades 6-8

Looking for something to do on the Windham Middle School early release days? Windham Parks & Recreation offers a full day program that includes outings to local destinations and supervised games, activities and free time.


Grades: 6-8

Date: Wednesday, February 5

Time: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Location: Meet in Windham Middle School Cafeteria

Fee: $25 per person - Transportation only (Lift tickets and rental equipment will be purchased through the mountain's website)

Lunch: Bring a bag lunch or money to purchase food at the Mountain

Please Bring: Ski equipment and appropriate clothing


Please Note: SIGN UP EARLY ! Prices will increase on 1/22/25 and 1/29/25 - Pleasant Mountain lift prices start increasing 2 weeks before program. 


Registration will close on 1/29/25


Purchase Lift Tickets & Rentals Here!


If you have a season pass, please click here to fill out the required waivers!



Please note the following when purchasing a lift ticket, lesson or rental:


  1. All participants must purchase a lift ticket or have a season pass to be able to participate in this program. 
  2. Make sure you are choosing the correct lift ticket option - "Group Sales, Day Trip, Lift Tickets" 
  3. Rentals are available under the "Group Sales, Day Trip, Rental Equipment" option.
  4. Once you have registered and paid for transportation through Windham Parks & Rec, we will email you the validation code so you can purchase lift tickets and equipment. 


IMPORTANT NOTE:


Season pass holders are acceptable forms of passes this year! Please provide the participants IP # on the back of the pass when completing registration for transportation.


If space allows, a late fee will be applied if registering after the registration deadline.

Register Here

High Touch High Tech

For Grades K-3

To the Moon and Beyond

Is there anybody out there? We will explore together what is beyond our atmosphere. From the Moon to Mars, what keeps it all moving and what else is there? Learn about comets and meteors and how they impact the surface of the moon and Mars. Get ready to pack for your next space trip, get a taste of space food and so much more!

Grades: K-3

Dates: Wednesdays, February 26 - April 9, 2025

Time: 1:15PM-2:15PM

Location: Windham Primary School Art Room

Fee: $115 (7 classes)

Register Here

School Vacation Days

February 20 & 21

Kids in grades K-5, join Windham Parks & Recreation for fun school vacation 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!


Location: Windham Town Hall Gym

Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm 

Fee: $50 per person/per day

Lunch/Pack: Please bring a cold lunch, water bottle, sneakers for gym games & appropriate clothes for outside play. See each trip for additional items needed.


Date: Thursday, February 20

Trip: Spare Time Bowling


Date: Friday, February 21

Trip: Troubh Ice Arena


Registration closes Monday, February 17

Register Here

WMS After School Open Gym

Join us at Windham Town Hall after school from 2:00 - 4:00PM for open gym! Adult supervision will be provided to allow a space for participants to exercise and have fun! 


Grade: 6-8

Dates: Thursdays, November 7 - May 8

(Exclusion Dates: 11/28, 12/26, 2/20 & 4/24)

Time: 2:00 - 4:00PM

Location: Windham Town Hall Gym

Fee: Drop In - $3

Season Pass - $50


Please Note: Parents are required to pre-register their child(ren) to

participant in this program.

Register Here

Adult Programs

Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday

Adult Pick-Up Basketball

For Ages 18+

Adults ages 18+, please join us on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday nights at the Windham Primary School OR Manchester School. Games will be played in a pick-up format.


Pre-registration is required for this program.

Date: Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays until June 12, 2024

Time: 8:00pm - 9:30pm

Locations: Monday at Manchester School 

Tuesday & Thursday at Windham Primary School Gym

Fee: $60

Register Here

Sunday Open Gym

For Ages 21+

Date: Sundays, November 17 - April 27, 2025

Time: Basketball - 8:00-10:00am

Volleyball- 10:00am-1:00pm

Exclusion dates: (12/29/2024) (1/26/2025) (4/20/2025)

Location: Windham High School Gym

Register Here

Adult Beginner Pickleball Lessons


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. 


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. 


Dates: Saturdays

February 1,(no class 8th),15, 22 (22nd starting at 1pm-2pm)

March 1, 8, 15, 22

April (no class 5th), 12, 19, 26


Time: 11:00am - 12:00pm

Location: Town Hall Gym November - April

Fee: $75 per month for 4 week Sessions - $56.25 for 3 week sessions


Register Here

Coached Pickleball Play


Come join us for a game of Pickleball with friends! Coach Dave Cousins will give specific coaching tips between rallies to help improve your game!


**Must know basic rules of pickleball to participate in this program.


Dates: Saturday Afternoons 


January 4, 11, 18, 25 

February 1,(no class 2/8), 15, 22. (22nd starting 2pm-3pm)

March 1, 8, 15, 22

April (no class 4/5),12, 19, 26


Time: 12:00-1:00pm

Location: Windham Town Hall Gym

Fee: $75 per 4 week sessions; $56.25 per 3 week sessions (February & April)

Register Here

Senior Programs & Trips (55+)

CANDLEPIN BOWLING

Monthly on Tuesdays from 10:30AM-1:00PM

1/28, 2/25, 3/25, 4/29 ~ Cost $10 per session


WMTW NEWS STATION TOUR & BRUNCH

Tuesday, February 4 from 8:30AM-12:30PM $15 per person


MURDER ON THE LINKS Thursday, February 13 from 1:00-5:00PM at Portland Stage. Cost $65 per person


WINTER SLEIGH RIDE

Thursday, February 20 from 11:00AM-3:30PM at High View Farm Harrison. Cost $60 per person


NUNSENSE

Sunday, March 9 from 10:30AM-5:00PM at Lewiston-Auburn Community Little Theatre. Cost $35 per person


LUNCH BUNCH $15 per person, per trip

Thursday Lunch, January 16 - Oak St. Bistro, Alfred

Sunday Brunch, February 16 - Frog & Turtle 

Thursday Lunch, March 6 - The Green Ladle, Lewiston


Sign up for trips Here

Fitness Foundation-Chair Exercise

Many individuals with chronic pain have restricted movements, limited range of motion, mobility issues or balance concerns that can make engaging in physical activity, such as walking or using weight machines, difficult or impossible. One often forgotten option that is available is chair-based exercise.

A wide variety of chair-based exercises exist. Activities can be aerobic to improve heart health, strength based to build muscle or yoga inspired to stretch the body. A combination of the three leads to a complete workout without leaving a chair.


Come join us every Monday &/or Wednesday for a fun filled workout, using balls, bands and weights. Every ability level welcome!


Mondays -    Focusing on strength and endurance

Wednesdays - Chair Yoga & Pilates, focusing on balance, flexibility and range of motion.  


Time: 10:00am - 11:00am

Location: Town Hall Gym 

Fee:     $5 Drop In

        $21.25, $17 or $12.75 per month 

        (depending on number of weeks in month)


Dates: January 6 - April 30 

*exclusion dates: 1/1/25 - 1/15/25 - 1/20/25 - 2/26/25


Jason Adour PT at Maine Strong Balance Center will be joining us January 22nd to give advice, answer any questions and demonstrate some great balance exercises!

Register Here

Adult & Senior Monthly Programs

Bingo


Two Mondays every month. 

Bring your lucky charms, good humor and quick reactions.

Prizes to be won!


Dates:

January 6 & 27

February 3 & 24

March 3 & 17

April 7 & 28

Spring Potluck April 28


Time: 1:00-2:30pm

Where: Town Hall Gym

Fee: Free!

Register Here

Trivia


Come join us once a month for a fun game of trivia

All topics covered from easy to advanced, single players no team needed.

Dates:

Wednesday, January 22

Tuesday, February 18

Wednesday, March 19

Tuesday, April 22


Time: 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Location: Town Hall Gym

Fee: Free

Register Here

Cribbage


Cribbage is a card game where players compete to score points by making combinations of cards. Whether you are an advanced player or a beginner

All are Welcome! 


Dates: Thursdays, January 2 - April 24

(Exclusion dates: 1/23, 2/13, 3/20 & 4/24)


Time: 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Location: Town Hall - Council Chambers

Fee: Free

Register Here

Click Here for More Adult and Senior Programs!

Windham Parks & Recreation

8 School Rd

(207) 892-1905

Parks&Recreation@windhammaine.us

www.windhamrecreation.com