Events and Activities
The Agua Fria Chapter NSDAR participates in community events and activities throughout the year. Special events Including the Military Order of World Wars Massing of the Colors and Service of Remembrance, Constitution Day, JROTC awards ceremonies, and Sun City Library workshops.
"To promote our continued dedication to education, patriotism, and historic preservation, we share with you a few of our most patriotic passages. Please share them with others to assist us in educating and preserving our patriotic heritage:
The American Pledge of Allegiance
"I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all." Per the United States Flag Code, the Pledge of Allegiance should be rendered by standing at attention facing the flag with the right hand over the heart.
Preamble of the Constitution
"We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America."
The American's Creed
"I believe in the United States of America, as a Government of the people, by the people, for the people; whose just powers are derived from the consent of the governed; a democracy in a Republic; a sovereign Nation of many sovereign States; a perfect Union, one and inseparable; established upon those principles of freedom, equality, justice, and humanity for which American patriots sacrificed their lives and fortunes.
"I therefore believe it is my duty to my Country to love it, to support its Constitution, to obey its laws, to respect its flag, and to defend it against all enemies."
— William Tyler Page, The American's Creed
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The American Pledge of Allegiance
"I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all." Per the United States Flag Code, the Pledge of Allegiance should be rendered by standing at attention facing the flag with the right hand over the heart.
Preamble of the Constitution
"We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America."
The American's Creed
"I believe in the United States of America, as a Government of the people, by the people, for the people; whose just powers are derived from the consent of the governed; a democracy in a Republic; a sovereign Nation of many sovereign States; a perfect Union, one and inseparable; established upon those principles of freedom, equality, justice, and humanity for which American patriots sacrificed their lives and fortunes.
"I therefore believe it is my duty to my Country to love it, to support its Constitution, to obey its laws, to respect its flag, and to defend it against all enemies."
— William Tyler Page, The American's Creed
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2022 EVENTS and ACTIVITIES
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On September 17th the Sun City National Society Daughters of the American Revolution Agua Fria Chapter along with several other Arizona NSDAR and NSSAR chapters attended the U.S. Constitution luncheon at the Sun City Palmbrook Country Club which was hosted by the National Society Sons of the American Revolution Saguaro Chapter President Mike Fisch.
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The Surprise Canyon Ridge School partnered with the Sun City National Society Daughters of the American Revolution Agua Fria Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution Saguaro Chapter, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2135, Liberty Ladies of Sun City West and Sun City Grand, and the American Association of University Women to present their twelfth annual United States Constitution Day program on September 16, 2022, to the student body from kindergarten through eighth grade.
A national traveling exhibit, Alexander Hamilton - Immigrant, Patriot, Visionary was the centerpiece of the campus Constitution celebration which offered a deeper understanding of the contributions of this talented Founder. The six-panel exhibit was produced by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History to depict Alexander Hamilton’s life from childhood through his death caused by wounds inflicted from a duel with Aaron Burr. This multi-panel exhibit was funded by the community partners and presented by the patriotic volunteers from the various organizations.
A national traveling exhibit, Alexander Hamilton - Immigrant, Patriot, Visionary was the centerpiece of the campus Constitution celebration which offered a deeper understanding of the contributions of this talented Founder. The six-panel exhibit was produced by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History to depict Alexander Hamilton’s life from childhood through his death caused by wounds inflicted from a duel with Aaron Burr. This multi-panel exhibit was funded by the community partners and presented by the patriotic volunteers from the various organizations.
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Chapter Regent, Twila Lobitz, presenting a History Lesson to the 5th Graders of Canyon Ridge School
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Agua Fria Chapter donated History Books to the Canyon Ridge School, and Chapter Regent, Twila Lobitz, and Registrar, Leslie Eaton presented a NSDAR Certificate of Excellence Award to Christopher J. Raso, M.Ed., who is a 7th Grade Social Studies Teacher for Canyon Ridge
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Sun City Sunland Memorial Park is currently providing coffee and donuts at 9am on the 2nd Tuesday of each month to any Veteran who wishes to attend. Terri Flowers, Veteran Relations representative from Dignity Memorial Funeral Homes of Phoenix, provides this service to recognize, honor and thank Veterans for their service. On September 13th each Veteran attending was asked to introduce themselves, tell what branch or branches of military service they were in and something about their service.
Sun City National Society Daughters of the America Revolution Agua Fria Chapter Members Honorary Chapter Regent Shirley Staggs, member and Veteran Debbie Schneider and Chapter Registrar Leslie Eaton was present to recognize and honor five Vietnam War Era Veterans with a 50th anniversary commemorative lapel pin, a button, a magnet, a brochure which explains the meaning of the symbols on the pin and a “thank you for your service” letter from the chapter. Rick Kreiberg, Founder and Executive Director of Veterans Affinity and Retired Command Sergeant Major, US Army was also present to help with presenting each Veteran with the lapel pin. Rick and the Sun City NSDAR chapter have become a Commemorative Partner with the US Department of Defense. The DOD began a project called 50th Commemorative Vietnam Veteran Era to thank all US military veterans who served between November 1, 1955, thru May 15, 1975, regardless of location of service.
(Pictured; Shirley Staggs, Ronald Lougnot (US Navy), Debbie Schneider (USAF), John Devries (USAF), Kieth Roberts (USAF), Ronal McCann (US Army) and Ronald Lagasse (US Army). And Leslie Eaton)
Sun City National Society Daughters of the America Revolution Agua Fria Chapter Members Honorary Chapter Regent Shirley Staggs, member and Veteran Debbie Schneider and Chapter Registrar Leslie Eaton was present to recognize and honor five Vietnam War Era Veterans with a 50th anniversary commemorative lapel pin, a button, a magnet, a brochure which explains the meaning of the symbols on the pin and a “thank you for your service” letter from the chapter. Rick Kreiberg, Founder and Executive Director of Veterans Affinity and Retired Command Sergeant Major, US Army was also present to help with presenting each Veteran with the lapel pin. Rick and the Sun City NSDAR chapter have become a Commemorative Partner with the US Department of Defense. The DOD began a project called 50th Commemorative Vietnam Veteran Era to thank all US military veterans who served between November 1, 1955, thru May 15, 1975, regardless of location of service.
(Pictured; Shirley Staggs, Ronald Lougnot (US Navy), Debbie Schneider (USAF), John Devries (USAF), Kieth Roberts (USAF), Ronal McCann (US Army) and Ronald Lagasse (US Army). And Leslie Eaton)
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The annual donation of the POW-MIA flag was presented to RCSC General Manager Bill Cook and RCSC President Dale Lehrer at the Sun City Bell Center next to the Liberty Bell by the Sun City’s National Society Daughters of the American Revolution Agua Fria Chapter. The flag flies below the United States of America flag as a constant reminder of America’s unreturned Veterans, “Who We will Never Forget.” September 16, 2022 is National POW/ MIA Recognition Day, which was established in 1979 by the 39th US President James “Jimmy” Carter via presidential proclamation establishing the third Friday of every September to be set aside to remember and honor all missing US Veterans from the various wars. Flying the US Flag is one way to honor the missing Veterans. 1,556 Vietnam War service members are still missing.
Pictured are RCSC Board President Dale Lehrer, Chapter Regent Twila Lobitz, Chapter Honorary Regent Shirley Staggs, Chapter Historian Linda Lundberg, RCSC General Manager Bill Cook, Chapter Chaplain Tish Alicki and Chapter Registrar Leslie Eaton. Not pictured is Treasurer Rita Sattazahn.
Pictured are RCSC Board President Dale Lehrer, Chapter Regent Twila Lobitz, Chapter Honorary Regent Shirley Staggs, Chapter Historian Linda Lundberg, RCSC General Manager Bill Cook, Chapter Chaplain Tish Alicki and Chapter Registrar Leslie Eaton. Not pictured is Treasurer Rita Sattazahn.
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On Tuesday, July 12th at 9am the Sun City Sunland Memorial Park, Mortuary and Cremation Center, 15826 N Del Webb Blvd, Sun City, AZ 85351 honored and recognized the largest number of Veterans with free coffee and donuts. The second Tuesday of every month any US Veteran is invited to attend. A couple of guest speakers were also in attendance.
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The Sun City National Society Daughters of the American Revolution Agua Fria Chapter members presented over 20 Vietnam War Era Veterans with 50th Commemorative Anniversary lapel pin packets at the Sun City Bell Center the 4th of July celebration. One Surviving Spouse lapel pin packet was also presented. About 200 US Flag pins were given to celebration attendees. Since the beginning of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution organization on October 11, 1890, chapter members have been honoring Veterans and America’s Founding Fathers who wrote and signed the Declaration of Independence for their service and sacrifices. The United States First Veterans were the Revolutionary War Patriots. Three branches of the military were formed at the beginning of the Revolutionary War. The United States Army was the first branch to be formed on June 14, 1775. The Continental Navy was founded October 13, 1775, and the Continental Marines was founded November 10, 1775.
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AGUA FRIA MEMBERS ATTEND THE 100th BIRTHDAY OF WORLD WAR II US NAVY VETERAN ROBERT "BOB" McCRACKEN AT SUN CITY ROYAL OAKS SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY
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AGUA FRIA MEMBERS ATTEND
FLAG DAY WITH VETERANS AT SUNLAND MEMORIAL CEMETERY, SUN CITY, AZ
AGUA FRIA MEMBERS ATTEND
FLAG DAY WITH VETERANS AT SUNLAND MEMORIAL CEMETERY, SUN CITY, AZ
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AGUA FRIA MEMBERS ATTEND
MEMORIAL DAY CELEBRATION
AT SUNLAND MEMORIAL CEMETERY, SUN CITY, AZ
AGUA FRIA MEMBERS ATTEND
MEMORIAL DAY CELEBRATION
AT SUNLAND MEMORIAL CEMETERY, SUN CITY, AZ
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JROTC Awards Ceremony to Cadet Kaylen Martinez, Unit AZ-791, Air Force Junior ROTC
The Sun City Agua Fria National Society Daughter of the American Revolution Chapter Parliamentarian Kathie Mittelsteadt presented the NSDAR JROTC certificate and bronze medal at the Cactus High School JROTC Awards Ceremony to Cadet Kaylen Martinez, Unit AZ-791, Air Force Junior ROTC. Lt Col Roel Zamora is the commanding officer in charge of the Cactus High School JROTC program. This award can be presented to any High School or Junior College junior or senior who is enrolled in JROTC programs of the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps. To receive the bronze medal, Cadet Martinez displayed outstanding ability and achievement by demonstrating loyalty and patriotism and earning a record of military and scholastic achievement during her participation in the JROTC program. She was in the upper 25% of her ROTC and academic classes. She had shown qualities of dependability and good character, adherence to military discipline, leadership ability, and fundamental and patriotic understanding of the importance of JROTC training.
The Sun City Agua Fria National Society Daughter of the American Revolution Chapter Parliamentarian Kathie Mittelsteadt presented the NSDAR JROTC certificate and bronze medal at the Cactus High School JROTC Awards Ceremony to Cadet Kaylen Martinez, Unit AZ-791, Air Force Junior ROTC. Lt Col Roel Zamora is the commanding officer in charge of the Cactus High School JROTC program. This award can be presented to any High School or Junior College junior or senior who is enrolled in JROTC programs of the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps. To receive the bronze medal, Cadet Martinez displayed outstanding ability and achievement by demonstrating loyalty and patriotism and earning a record of military and scholastic achievement during her participation in the JROTC program. She was in the upper 25% of her ROTC and academic classes. She had shown qualities of dependability and good character, adherence to military discipline, leadership ability, and fundamental and patriotic understanding of the importance of JROTC training.
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Members Attend Mayflower Society Luncheon
On April 24th three Sun City NSDAR Agua Fria Chapter members, Mary Hart, Patsy Sheeder Silvey and Honorary Chapter Regent Shirley Sheeder Staggs attended the Annual Arizona Spring Mayflower Society Luncheon Meeting. All three are descendants of George Soule who came to America on the Mayflower
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Donations to the Justa Center
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NSDAR History Essay Contest WINNER!
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Military Order of the World Wars held their annual Massing of the Colors and
Service of Remembrance Ceremony February 15th at Palm Ridge Recreation Center, Sun City West, Arizona
Service of Remembrance Ceremony February 15th at Palm Ridge Recreation Center, Sun City West, Arizona
2021 EVENTS and ACTIVITIES
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Agua Fria Donations to VA in Prescott, AZ
Agua Fria Recycling in Action!!!
Agua Fria Donating Water to the Mana House
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Planting Rose Bush In Honor of the Unknown Soldier
"Never Forgotten"
Planting Rose Bush In Honor of the Unknown Soldier
"Never Forgotten"
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Estrella Chapter Constitution Day Luncheon
Estrella Chapter Constitution Day Luncheon
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Arizona State Society NSDAR
Early Fall Forum, Fountain Hills 2021
Arizona State Society NSDAR
Early Fall Forum, Fountain Hills 2021
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US Flag Certificate Presentation
Sun City Agua Fria National Society Daughters of the American Revolution Honorary Chapter Regent Shirley Staggs presented a NSDAR Flag Certificate to John Rumary for flying a US American Flag at his Crown Trophy business in Surprise, Arizona. To fulfill one of the National Society’s missions to promote Patriotism, the NSDAR designed the certificate to be given to businesses, organizations and individuals who fly the US Flag.
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Agua Fria Chapter Participated in Ringing Bells Across America to Celebrate Constitution Day Celebration on September 17, 2021
Agua Fria Chapter Participated in Ringing Bells Across America to Celebrate Constitution Day Celebration on September 17, 2021
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Agua Fria Chapter Regent, Twila Lobitz attends the Canyon Ridge Constitution Day Celebration on September 17, 2021
Agua Fria Chapter Regent, Twila Lobitz attends the Canyon Ridge Constitution Day Celebration on September 17, 2021
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POW FLAG Presentation
Every year Agua Fria Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution is honored to present the Sun City Recreation Center with a POW/MIA Flag to be flown at the Bell Rec Center, 16820 N. 99th Ave., in Sun City, to fly below the United States of America flag as a constant reminder of the plight of America’s Unreturned Veterans, Who We will Never Forget. National POW/ MIA Recognition Day is Sept. 17, 2021, and according to the Defense Personnel Accounting Agency, “at present, more than 81,600 Americans remain missing from WWII, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, the Cold War, and the Gulf Wars/other conflicts. Out of the more than 81,600 missing, 75% of the losses are located in the Indo-Pacific, and over 41,000 of the missing are presumed lost at sea (i.e. ship losses, known aircraft water losses, etc.),” last updated September 10, 2021.
DAR Agua Fria Chapter Regent Twila Lobitz presented the POW/MIA flag to RCSC President Sue Wilson at the Sun City Recreation Center Liberty Bell.
RCSC General Manager Bill Cook, Agua Fria Chapter Member Sherry Wetak, Chapter Treasurer Rita Sattazahn, Chapter Registrar Leslie Eaton, Chapter Regent Twila Lobitz, Chapter Honorary Regent Shirley Staggs and RCSC President Sue Wilson are pictured with the furloughed flag.
POW FLAG Presentation
Every year Agua Fria Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution is honored to present the Sun City Recreation Center with a POW/MIA Flag to be flown at the Bell Rec Center, 16820 N. 99th Ave., in Sun City, to fly below the United States of America flag as a constant reminder of the plight of America’s Unreturned Veterans, Who We will Never Forget. National POW/ MIA Recognition Day is Sept. 17, 2021, and according to the Defense Personnel Accounting Agency, “at present, more than 81,600 Americans remain missing from WWII, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, the Cold War, and the Gulf Wars/other conflicts. Out of the more than 81,600 missing, 75% of the losses are located in the Indo-Pacific, and over 41,000 of the missing are presumed lost at sea (i.e. ship losses, known aircraft water losses, etc.),” last updated September 10, 2021.
DAR Agua Fria Chapter Regent Twila Lobitz presented the POW/MIA flag to RCSC President Sue Wilson at the Sun City Recreation Center Liberty Bell.
RCSC General Manager Bill Cook, Agua Fria Chapter Member Sherry Wetak, Chapter Treasurer Rita Sattazahn, Chapter Registrar Leslie Eaton, Chapter Regent Twila Lobitz, Chapter Honorary Regent Shirley Staggs and RCSC President Sue Wilson are pictured with the furloughed flag.
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Pictures from the Maricopa Chapter Constitution Luncheon - September 2021
Pictures from the Maricopa Chapter Constitution Luncheon - September 2021
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Pictures from the DAR Arizona Society 119 State Conference Early Fall Forum in August at We-Ko-Pa Resort in Fort McDowell Navaho Nation.
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2021 Agua Fria Certificates received at the DAR Arizona Society 119 State Conference Early Fall Forum in August at We-Ko-Pa Resort in Fort McDowell Navaho Nation.
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FLAG and PINS PRESENTATION JULY 4, 2021
at the Bell Recreation Center in Sun City, AZ
L-R: Rita Sattazahn; Mary Hart; Tish Alicki; and
Regent, Twila Lobitz
FLAG and PINS PRESENTATION JULY 4, 2021
at the Bell Recreation Center in Sun City, AZ
L-R: Rita Sattazahn; Mary Hart; Tish Alicki; and
Regent, Twila Lobitz
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FLAG DAY PRESENTATIONS ON JUNE 14, 2021
FLAG DAY PRESENTATIONS ON JUNE 14, 2021
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*** US World War One Memorial in Washington, DC
Virtual Dedications on APRIL 16, 2021 ***
*** US World War One Memorial in Washington, DC
Virtual Dedications on APRIL 16, 2021 ***
LINK TO WORLD WAR I MEMORIAL WEBSITE: Home - World War I Centennial (worldwar1centennial.org)
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*** AWARDS AND CERTIFICATES ***
*** CONSERVATION ACTIVITIES ***
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*** Events and Activities from 2017 - 2020 ***
Photos by Shirley Staggs, Twila Lobitz & Betty DeRentis
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