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WINDHAM WOMAN’S CLUBThe Windham Woman’s Club, a charitable, non-profit organization was founded in 1911. The firstmeeting was held in what is now the Windham Restaurant. We have just completed our 101st year ofservice to the community. Our fundraisers this year included bake sales of home made treats at theJanuary, March, September, and November elections, our Yard Sale in April, and a bake sale at theHarvest Festival, plus raffles of some great gift baskets. The community is very generous in helping uswith these fund raising efforts. Monies raised provide funding for two high school scholarships, gifts tolibraries at three schools, two eighth grade awards, tuition for two students at Lost River, andappreciation baskets for Town Hall. WWC also donates to other Windham organizations and supportsvarious projects of the General Federation of Woman’s Clubs-NH.We make a monthly donation, during our meeting year, to Shepherd’s Pantry. We also work withHelping Hands to provide Thanksgiving Baskets for families in town and work with the Town ofWindham to provide Christmas gifts for Windham families. We collected school supplies in Septemberand Halloween costumes in October for the Upper Room in Derry. Our coat drives in October andNovember aid four different local organizations in providing warm winter wear for those in need. InMay we sponsor a “Baby Shower” to benefit the Upper Room in Manchester for babies and youngfamilies in need. Some of our members make monthly trips to the VA hospital in Manchester providingcoffee, hot chocolate, mini-muffins and companionship to the veterans there. In December each veteranis provided with a bag of “goodies” made up of generous donations from our members and localbusinesses. In June, we honor these veterans with a picnic.We continue to host Candidates NIght at Town Hall before each election. This gives Windhamcandidates an opportunity to present their points of view and Windham residents a chance to askquestions about the candidates’ platforms. The event is televised on local cable TV for the community towatch. Our book club provides enrichment for our members and our “Glam Gals” performing groupprovides entertainment for seniors and local groups. Our Quilt and Sew committee provides handmadeclothing items such as sundresses, skirts, and shorts to agencies in South America, Asia, and Africa,baby hats for newborns to various local hospitals, and bibs and diaper bags to the Upper Room, just toname a few of their ongoing projects. Our monthly meetings consist of a luncheon, then an entertainingand informative program, followed by a business meeting and are held at Town Hall. The meetings areopen to the community. More information can be found at www.windhamwomansclub.com. As always,we are so grateful for the support of the businesses and residents of Windham.Respectfully submitted,Rebecca HowardRebecca Howard, President2012 ANNUAL REPORTS 166 TOWN OF WINDHAM, NH