Sun City Anthem residents discover hidden talent and creativity when they join the Ceramics Club where members learn, socialize, and make imaginative items for home decoration or gift giving. President Carolyn Newman shows off the club�s three kilns and immaculate craft shop, located in Anthem Center. �Each person buys greenware, then we prepare, paint and glaze the piece,� Newman said. �Our treasurer, Donna Lakers, is a certified instructor, and there are always plenty of skilled members to help new comers.�

The club has become very popular with Sun City residents. �Ceramics is a relaxing activity,� Newman said. �It provides a real sense of accomplishment when you make a piece of art.� Most members make items to compliment their home decor. Now 60 members strong, the Ceramics Club has even donated their wares to benefit charity. �We raised $750 for the Toys for Tots drive during the holidays by selling finished ceramics at a craft fair,� said Susan Cleeton, outgoing club president.

Ceramics Club member Edith Cohen said ceramics is a new interest, but that she is now �addicted to it.� She and her husband Donald moved to Southern Nevada from the Chicago area to escape the cold winter weather. �We bought the Liberty model and just love it. It has everything we need.�

The Liberty is part of Del Webb�s Premier series with two bedrooms, den, Nevada room, oversized living room, covered patio and two-car garage and golf cart storage area, with 2,179 livable square feet. A detached optional suite can be used as a guest bedroom, office or hobby room.

Sun City�s Anthem Center is one of the largest recreational facilities Del Webb has ever built at approximately 75,000 square feet. In addition to the many clubs and activities, it offers fitness, social and recreational opportunities for residents as well as Trumpets Restaurant and Lounge, which is open to the public.

Sun City Anthem offers 19 models, ranging from 1,080 to 3,009 square feet and more through the community�s Gold Key program. Homes are priced from the low $140,000s to more than $500,000.

To visit the Model Village, take Eastern Avenue south, two miles past St. Rose Parkway. Models are open daily from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Sun City Anthem Ceramics Club member Evaleen Kilkuslie paints her latest creation, �Frog Trio.�