April at Elfers

Carvers Artwork on Display

The 38^th Annual Calusa Wood Carvers Show was held at the Veterans Memorial Park in Hudson from February 28 to March 1. Thousands of carvings were shown, with many for sale. There were hourly demonstrations, soap carving for the kids and wood-related vendors. The two featured carvers were E. Jane Wentworth and Robert Marek, Jane leads the Wednesday morning wood carving sessions at CARES Elfers Center and is a wonderful mentor, carving alongside her students and established carvers. She stresses research, especially photographs, and actual viewing to get projects done correctly. Bob Marek carves with hand tools and uses a modified European style of painting with acrylics and boiled linseed oil. We are fortunate to have the Calusa Wood Carvers here at Elfers every Wednesday at 8:00am where we can watch their beautiful carvings take shape.

SPRING MADNESS

By Ruth and Martha

Did you put away all those sweaters and wool pants that you wore for a month and have now discovered that you have nothing to wear? Comes to Elfers Thrift Shop for the BIG SALE April 2^nd thru April 17^th 9:00am to 2:30pm.

All women’s clothes will be 2 for $3.00. Need a “new” dress for Easter or shorts for that upcoming vacation? We have them. You will find barely used jeans, slacks, T-shirts, as well as blouses. After a busy day, check out our loungewear to help you relax! We have all sizes: Women’s, Missy, Petites & Juniors. Our end-of-winter sale continues with all men and women’s sweaters at just $1.00. Mark your calendar for our Spring Madness Sale, get a “new” look and bring a friend or two.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank a few people who make our shop run so smoothly. First and foremost, Katy for all her hard work and never ending support. We appreciate the vote of confidence she always gives us. Jan, we thank you for staffing our store with all our wonderful volunteers. Walter, our resident handyman, who responds to our many requests at the drop of a hat, always willing and with a smile. Finally, Cliff, we are so very grateful for all you do. Your delivering of the children’s clothes to the various charities and the homeless shelters is so considerate. And of course to the volunteers who give their time and energy to make our shop the success it is. Thanks for ALL you do!

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