When looking for something to do all year round, check
out Take a Break Billiards at 824 Roosevelt Trail at the end of the plaza. Last
month Craig and Michelle Newton took over ownership of the business, changing
the name and sprucing up the place with new competition blue felt for the
tables and a whole new menu just for starters.
The billiards hall was originally Sebago Lake Billiards,
then Sneaky Pete’s Billiards and then Daddios, each one having an issue that
caused it to close. The Newton’s are ready to make Take a Break a house hold
name and the first thing families think of when looking for some place to go to
for food, family and fun.
“It’s an inexpensive way to spend a weekend,” Michelle
said. Table rentals are $8 for an hour. “Anyone from age 7 to 107 looking for
good clean fun,” should stop by, she added.
New televisions in each corner of the hall, means no one
will miss a game, be it hockey, basketball, football or baseball.
The new menu features pub food, like chicken fingers,
fries, mac and cheese, hot dog baskets and more. They are still tweaking the
menu to meet the needs of the players and the families. There will be specials,
like the Saturday night special which includes two large pizzas, four sodas and
an hour of table time for $25.
“We jumped in with both feet,” Craig said. “Guys who are
into pool are going play every day.” He was surprised how many people didn’t
realize there was a pool hall in Windham. They plan to remedy that issue by
offering family fun and a professional grade establishment.
There are American Poolplayers Association (APA) league
competitions going on a few nights during the week. With the change in
ownership, some players left, but Craig encourages them to come back to see
what’s been upgraded.
Mondays are the in-house league. Tuesdays are APA ball
and Wednesdays are APA nineball, all of which start around 6 p.m.
Starting in January there will be a junior league on
Saturday afternoons. For $5 a week, junior players can receive a half hour of
instruction and then play for fun and with the possibility of joining up with
the Maine Valley League for competitions. The youth league will be a family
event where parents stay for the two hours to play or relax.
“It’s not based on a screen. This is hand/eye
coordination, geometry and game-manship,” Michelle said.
Also in January, a ladies league will be started on
Sunday evening.
Craig came from the collision operations industry, where
he worked for 15 years. Michelle works for a non-profit. Neither had billiards
experience, but they are excited for this opportunity.
“We believe in
keeping it local and supporting other local businesses. We’re residents of
Windham and our kids go to school here,” Michelle said. “We are Windham. We’re
invested in the community.”
The Newton’s hope to become involved in charity work
through tournaments after they are settled.
Take a Break Billiards is also open for events, parties
and gatherings. For four hours, a party can rent the space on a Friday or
Saturday night with a buffet and drinks, be it a holiday party or a birthday
party. The guests can socialize, enjoy the music on the soon to be updated
sound system and play pool, while being fed.
Take a Break Billiards offers beer and wine, including
Lime-a-rita.
Other exciting things coming are video trivia and Darts
Live, which gives players the chance to compete against players from all over
the world. They are piloting the system starting soon.
The bathrooms have all been renovated, also. “It’s like
flipping a house,” Michelle said about all of the work they’ve done.
For now Take a Break Billiards is open Monday through
Saturday 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.
For more visit, www.takeabreakbilliards.com, find
them on Facebook or call 310-2886.
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