Al Jeffers and Mike Loiselle designed and created 4 large metal art pieces depicting various wars that they contributed to the American Legion Post 62 in Peoria, AZ. This is a gift that is most meaningful to our revered veterans. Al Jeffers spent more than 50 hours designing the pieces and then Al and Mike Loiselle spent many hours cutting, grinding, welding and finishing the pieces. Each piece represents a different war including World War II [Iwo Jima], the Vietnam and Iraq wars along with the Marine Corps Emblem. Both Al and Mike are veterans of the Vietnam Conflict. The four pieces would have a value of well over $1,000.

Mark your calendars for Saturday, March 20, 2010 for the Spring S.C.W. Arts and Crafts Fair to be held at the R. H. Johnson Rec. Center. Tell your friends about this outstanding show and sale of items designed and created by members of the various arts and crafts clubs in S.C.W. As usual, the Metal Club Members will have over 1,500 pieces of unique, one of a kind metal art on display and for sale.

As a reminder, the Metal Club general membership meetings in 2010 have been moved from the third Thursday of the month to the second Thursday. The March general membership meeting will be at 10:30 AM, Thursday, March 11, 2010 in the Lecture Hall of the R. H. Johnson Rec. Center. All Metal Club members are encouraged to attend. Two lucky members attending the meeting will receive $25 checks.

Visitors are always welcome at the Sun City West Metal Club during normal operating hours from 8 AM to 4 PM weekdays. Tours and demonstrations are available for those wishing to see the excellent facilities and equipment. Fresh coffee is provided for visitors by our friendly members. Over 300 pieces of metal art created by members of the club are on display. Metal art can be purchased either at the Metal Club or at the Village Store in the R. H. Johnson Rec. Center.

Custom metal art, sheet metal, milling and lathe work, knife/ax sharpening, repairing garbage container tops and metal furniture, special welding needs, etc. are services offered to the community by members of the Metal Club. Visit the Club and let us know of your needs.

If you are a resident of S.C.W. and interested in joining the Metal Club, stop by for a visit and tour of the facility. Many members of the club had no previous experience working with metal as no experienced is necessary. A wide variety of new skills can be learned from the myriad of classes available. Annual membership dues of $20 provide access to equipment and instruction unavailable elsewhere. The Metal Club also offers social opportunities and events which include spouses or significant others.

For additional information on the Sun City West Metal Club and its many activities and programs, please visit our website: www.scwmetalclub.com

The Metal Club is located in the large rose/beige building next to the S.C.W. Visitors Center/PORA at 13849 Camino del Sol. Club hours are 8 AM to 4 PM Monday through Friday. Stop by for a visit.  Information:  (623) 584-0150

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Contact: David Teslow, Chair PR Committee, S.C.W. Metal Club, (952) 888-7074
E-mail - Davidteslow@comcast.net