Meetings and Programs

Agua Fria Chapter NSDAR meets on the second Wednesday of each month, 
from September through May, at 1:00 p.m., unless otherwise noted.

2022 - 2023 

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September 14 at 12:30 PM
Chapter Social-Ice Cream Social- Honor flight cards, Vietnam Veterans Packs11:30

OCTOBER 12  at 12:30 PM
In Person and Virtual Meeting
C.A.R. State President, Catherine Young, visiting: "Keeping the Spirit of the Old West Alive".
Wear your western outfits, hats, bandanas, cowgirl boots!

NOVEMBER 9 at 12:30 PM
​In Person and Virtual Meeting
Birthday/Anniversary Luncheon,  State Regent visit

DECEMBER 14 at 12:30 PM
​In Person and Virtual Meeting
To Be Announced

JANUARY 11 at 12:30 PM.
​In Person and Virtual Meeting
To Be Announced


FEBRUARY 8, at 12:30 PM
​In Person and Virtual Meeting
To Be Announced

MARCH 8, at 12:30 PM
​In Person and Virtual Meeting
To Be Announced

April 12, at 12:30 PM
​In Person and Virtual Meeting
To Be Announced

May 10, at 12:30 PM
​In Person and Virtual Meeting
To Be Announced

​2022 MEETINGS
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Agua Fria Chapter, NSDAR, Meeting
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MAY 11, 2022

A Grandmother's Stories, Edited and Annotated by Gary A. Loeb

Gary A. Loeb, Guest Speaker

Gary A. Loeb, Guest Speaker

Gary A. Loeb, Guest Speaker

Gary A. Loeb, Guest Speaker with Twila Lobitz, Regent

Gary A. Loeb, Guest Speaker with Twila Lobitz, Regent

Tish Alicki and Leslie Eaton swearing in new member, Jamie Fairchild, with Twila Lobitz, Regent

Tish Alicki and Leslie Eaton swearing in new member, Jamie Fairchild, with Twila Lobitz, Regent

Marylou Fellman, Honorary Arizona State Regent, swearing the new Agua Fria Board for 2022-2024

Marylou Fellman, Honorary Arizona State Regent, swearing the new Agua Fria Board for 2022-2024

Agua Fria new Board for 2022-2024 (L-R): Linda Lundberg, Historian; Rita Sattazahn, Treasurer; Tish Alicki, Chaplain; Twila Lobitz, Regent; LaVonne Rasmusson, Vice Regent (virtual on laptop); Carol Sue Finch, Secretary; Leslie Eaton, Registrar; and Honorary Arizona State Regent, Marylou Fellman

Agua Fria new Board for 2022-2024 (L-R): Linda Lundberg, Historian; Rita Sattazahn, Treasurer; Tish Alicki, Chaplain; Twila Lobitz, Regent; LaVonne Rasmusson, Vice Regent (virtual on laptop); Carol Sue Finch, Secretary; Leslie Eaton, Registrar.

Twila Lobitz, Regent presents gift of appreciation to Marylou Fellman, Honorary Arizona State Regent

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Agua Fria Chapter, NSDAR, Meeting
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MARCH 9, 2022

Winona "Winnie" Fritz, presenting this month's Program on "Liberty Ladies"

Winona "Winnie" Fritz and Regent, Twila Lobitz

Winona "Winnie" Fritz and Regent, Twila Lobitz

Registrar, Leslie Eaton and Chaplin, Tish Alicki swearing in two new members: Karen Hernandez and Nancy Cobery

Registrar, Leslie Eaton and Chaplin, Tish Alicki swearing in two new members: Karen Hernandez and Nancy Cobery

Registrar, Leslie Eaton and Chaplin, Tish Alicki swearing in two new members: Karen Hernandez and Nancy Cobery

Agua Fria Chapter, NSDAR, Meeting
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JANUARY 12, 2022

Natalie Reilly, founder of the “Nothing but Love Notes” movement, presented her program at the January meeting. Assisting her in the program was Sgt. Zach Astrup, a Buckeye Police Department Sergeant and an Air Force Reservist and Jeremiah Thompson, a US Army veteran and retired Sun City FireFighter. They told their stories about how Natalie’s “Love Note” which was given to them had affected them and their lives.

Sgt. Zach Astrup, a Buckeye Police Department Sergeant and an Air Force Reservist

Jeremiah Thompson, a US Army veteran and retired Sun City FireFighter

Twila Lobitz, Regent; Natalie Reilly; Sgt. Zach Astrup, a Buckeye Police Department Sergeant and an Air Force Reservist; Jeremiah Thompson, a US Army veteran and retired Sun City FireFighter.

Agua Fria Chapter, NSDAR, Meeting
February 9, 2022

John Barber, told about the history of the military in Arizona and the West Valley. He included his British father's role in building various airport runways in the Phoenix area during World War II.

John Barber, told about the history of the military in Arizona and the West Valley. He included his British father's role in building various airport runways in the Phoenix area during World War II.

John Barber, told about the history of the military in Arizona and the West Valley. He included his British father's role in building various airport runways in the Phoenix area during World War II.

John Barber, told about the history of the military in Arizona and the West Valley. He included his British father's role in building various airport runways in the Phoenix area during World War II.

​2021 MEETINGS
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Agua Fria Chapter, NSDAR, Meeting
DECEMBER 8, 2021

New Members take Oath of Membership L-R: Regent, Twila Lobitz; Sherry Wetak and Linda West (new members); Chaplain, Patricia Alicki

Registrar, Leslie Eaton; Chaplain, Patricia Alicki; Honorary Regent, Shirley Staggs; Regent, Twila Lobitz; Parliamentarian, Kathie Mittelsteadt prepared 15 Secret Santa Gift Bags

Honorary Chapter Regent, Madeline Shackelford with Secret Santa Bags

Agua Fria Chapter, NSDAR,
60th Anniversary
​Diamond Jubilee Luncheon
NOVEMBER 10, 2021

OCTOBER 13, 2021

From left to right: Nancy (daughter of Rosie, Erlinda Avila) holds certificate presented by Leslie Eaton to Rosie, Erlinda Avila. Regent, Twila Lobitz, presenting bouquet of flowers.

Nancy (daughter of Rosie, Erlinda Avila); Rosie, Erlinda Avila; Nancy Childress; Jody Swank and her husband, George

Leslie Eaton presenting certificate to Rosie, Caroline Kilgore , Twila Lobitz, Regent, presenting Medal, and Nancy, daughter of Erlinda Avila, holding bouquet of flowers.

Leslie Eaton presented Nancy Childress with Community Service Certificate and Metal; Twila Lobitz, Regent, presenting bouquet of flowers.

Leslie Eaton presenting Caring Angels, Jody Swank with Certificate and Metal. Twila Lobitz, Regent, presenting bouquet of flowers.

Leslie Eaton presenting Caring Angels, Jody Swank (next to her is her husband, George) with Certificate and Metal. Twila Lobitz, Regent, presenting bouquet of flowers.

Jody Swank showing back pack with items to be given to homeless Veterans through various Organizations

Jody Swank and Twila Lobitz showing recycled plastic bags mats.

Sandra Wayman, Kathie Mittelsteadt, Jean Sinchak, and others

George Swank, Rosie Caroline Kilgore, ?, Nancy Childress, Sandra Wayman

Guests (2), Tish Alicki, Rita Sattazahn, Jody Swank, George Swank, Rosie Caroline Kilgore

Regent, Twila Lobitz presented Registrar Leslie Eaton with her white cords for completing New Members course and gold cords for completing New Horizons Course

Regent, Twila Lobitz presented Registrar Leslie Eaton with her white cords for completing New Members course and gold cords for completing New Horizons Course

Regent, Twila Lobitz sent Betty DeRentis in Utah her white cords for completing New Members course.

Rita Sattazahn, Leslie Eaton, Sandra Wayman, Twila Lobitz and Kathie Mittelsteadt packing treats for Marines.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Twila Lobitz, Regent, receives a donation to Agua Fria Chapter of a BEAUTIFUL LIBERTY BELL from Mary Hart's Aunt

MAY 12, 2021

Kathie Mittelsteadt presented Program on "Coat of Arms"

Coat of Arms from Family of Kathie Mittelsteadt

Coat of Arms from family of Kathie Mittelsteadt

Coat of Arms Handout - Page 1

Coats of Arms Handout - Page 2

Coat of Arms Handout - Page 3

Coat of Arms Handout - Page 4

Coat of Arms Handout - Page 5

Tish Alicki with her Patriot's Coat of Arms creation.

Leslie Eaton with her Patriot's Coat of Arms creation.

Marilou Fellman and Jo Andress with their Patriot's Coat of Arms creation.

Rita Carol Clark's Coat of Arms creation for her Patriot, Randol

APRIL 14, 2021

Martha Emmons and Linda Lundberg receive Certificates of Award for 10 years service to the DAR at the April 14, 2021 Agua Fria Chapter meeting.

Linda Lundberg made these GREAT TREATS for everyone at the Agua Fria DAR April 2021 meeting.

Bobbie Jo Staudenmeier signing her DAR Application, witnessed by her Sister, Regent Twila Lobitz

Bobbie Jo Staudenmeier online on Phone (held by Honorary Regent, Shirley Staggs) and Clarice Zenor being sworn in as new members of DAR at April 14, 2021 Meeting.

Sandy Wayman and Jan Davidson being sworn in as new members of DAR at April 14, 2021 Meeting, by Chaplin, Tish Alicki

​2020 MEETINGS

Freedom Rock Program Presentation by Agua Fria Regent Shirley Skaggs

Freedom Rock Presentation by Agua Fria Regent Shirley Skaggs

Freedom Rock Presentation by Agua Fria Regent Shirley Skaggs

Deborah Ann Franks Sulcs became a member of the Sun City Agua Fria Chapter National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution NSDAR. Jo Andress, who is a Honorary Arizona State Regent, presented the Oath of Membership to Deborah. Her brother, Mike Franks, was in attendance for this special occasion.

Honorary State Regent Jo Andress on Clarinet, her musical presentation- “And the Beat Goes On”.

Betty DeRentis, Chapter Registrar addressing the Chapter

Mary Lee Hart and Catherine Elizabeth Kelley became DAR members as Betty DeRentis, Chapter Registrar and Cynthia Dobbins, Chapter Chaplain present the Oath of Membership

ASDAR Vice Regent Morgan Elliott, DAR Pin Presentation

C.A.R. President Lauren Kobley detailing the C.A.R. State Project, Honor Flight of Arizona

Henrietta and Lauren Kobley Sharing the C.A.R. aspirations!

Theresa and her Best friend from Soldier's Best Friend

Soldier's Best Friend Coordinator Gabby Roth and Theresa with her best friend

LaVonne Starkey Rasmusson, Leah Gantz and Melissa Smith (Via iPad FaceTime held by cousin & Vice Regent Twila Lobitz) became members of the Agua Fria Chapter NSDAR as Chapter Chaplain Cynthia Dobbins presented the Oath of Membership

Arizona State Regent Marilou Fellman giving her program “Arizona Women – Notable and Notorious”

ASDAR Recording Secretary Sallie Lovorn Assisting during “Arizona Women – Notable and Notorious” program

Jim Bish Presenting December Program on Pearl Harbor & Twila Lobitz presenting Jim with a gift of appreciation

October chapter meeting Twila Lobitz presenting Oly Crowles and Merrill Davison with a donation for Justa Center

Rita Sattazahn thanking James Bish for his February George Washington Presentation

March 2018 Spinning Presentation by Lois Nelson of the Sun City Hand Knitters and Spinners

Robbin Parisek Arizona State DAR, Flag of the United States of America Committee Vice Chair presented a US flag program to the Agua Fria Chapter. Chapter Vice Regent Twila Lobitz, Daughter Betty DeRentis, Chapter Regent Shirley Staggs, Chapter Chaplain Cynthia Dobbins and Daughter Mary Hart. January 14, 2020

Cynthia Gillingham, accompanied by her husband, Steve, became a member of the Agua Fria Chapter NSDAR. Daughter, Betty DeRentis and Chapter Chaplain Cynthia Dobbins presented the Oath of Membership

Vice Regent, Twila Lobitz (L) and Shirley Staggs (R), presented Hamilton T. Zachary a Certificate for his American History Program on March 10, 2020

Kathy and Dave McCann, accompanied by Daughter Mary Hart, perform music at the American History Program - March 10, 2020

Photos by Shirley Staggs

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