Service to the Community.
Non Veterans from Sun City Shadow Hills are welcome
Veterans Club
History
Programs
History
Founded in 2005 by a group of veterans at Sun City Shadow Hills, the Veterans Club has been committed to honoring veterans and serving the entire Sun City Shadow Hills community for over 20 years.
Values
Programs
History
At Veterans Club, our values are at the core of everything we do. We believe in honesty, integrity, and respect for all. We are committed to serving the community with compassion and empathy.
Programs
Programs
Programs
Monthly interesting and informative speaker presentations
Stay abreast of your entitled VA benefits
Meet veterans and residents from the SCSH community
Participate in Flag Decorations National Holidays
Community Events
Memorial Day Flag-raising
Veterans' Day
Marine Toys-For-Tots Drive
SCHEDULE
VOLUNTEERS
September 16th Meeting
September 16th Meeting
Provide FREE transportation to Marines from 29 Palms to airport. Driver Overview - Flexible schedules to choose the day or time that works best for you, be on-call and back-up or relief driver. Use your own cell phone and vehicle for the estimated 105-mile round-trip of approximately 3.5 hours to Palm Springs Airport. Drivers can choose
Provide FREE transportation to Marines from 29 Palms to airport. Driver Overview - Flexible schedules to choose the day or time that works best for you, be on-call and back-up or relief driver. Use your own cell phone and vehicle for the estimated 105-mile round-trip of approximately 3.5 hours to Palm Springs Airport. Drivers can choose to donate their fuel cost and receive a tax receipt or be reimbursed.
September 16th Meeting
September 16th Meeting
September 16th Meeting
Daniel Belew
Served 24 years in the Marine Corps and founded
RESCUE + RESIDENCE will discuss helping struggling veterans with issues including self-recovery, work readiness and place to live. Join us September
16th at 6:00M
RSVP Jim Elzholz
760-399-7496
Marine Toys For Tots
Marine Toys For Tots
Marine Toys For Tots
Many thanks to the Sun City Shadow Hills community. We set a target of 1000 toys and this years donations totaled 1300 with 30 bicyles.
Memorial Day
Marine Toys For Tots
Marine Toys For Tots
Memorial Day 2025
Magnificent Tribute
Over 300 attended and Shadow Hills Singers were a major success
residents and guests outside Montecito Clubhouse for coffee and donuts.
information about benefits
Riverside County Veterans Services
Riverside County Veterans Services
Riverside County Veterans Services
To honor, support, and advocate for the brave men and women who have served our nation. We are dedicated to providing comprehensive and compassionate assistance, ensuring veterans and their families access the benefits, resources, and opportunities they deserve. Through unwavering commitment, advocacy, and co
To honor, support, and advocate for the brave men and women who have served our nation. We are dedicated to providing comprehensive and compassionate assistance, ensuring veterans and their families access the benefits, resources, and opportunities they deserve. Through unwavering commitment, advocacy, and community collaboration, we strive to enhance the well-being and resilience of our veterans, fostering a sense of pride, belonging, and dignity as they navigate the journey of post-service life.
4-199B Monroe Street, Indio, CA
Phone 760-863-8266
Department Veterans Affairs
Riverside County Veterans Services
Riverside County Veterans Services
https://benefits.va.gov/benefits/
VA benefits can help Veterans and their families buy homes, earn degrees, start careers, stay healthy, and more. Join an event for conversation and information.
Also, more information available on-line at https://www.ebenefits.va.gov/ebenefits/homepage
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Riverside County Veterans Services
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Our Mission: To foster camaraderie among United States veterans of overseas conflicts. To serve our veterans, the military and our communities. To advocate on behalf of all veterans.
Our Vision: Ensure that veterans are respected for their service, always receive their earned entitlements, and are recognized
Our Mission: To foster camaraderie among United States veterans of overseas conflicts. To serve our veterans, the military and our communities. To advocate on behalf of all veterans.
Our Vision: Ensure that veterans are respected for their service, always receive their earned entitlements, and are recognized for the sacrifices they and their loved ones have made on behalf of this great country.
Saddles in Service www.saddlesinservice.org
Our Mission
Our Core Values
Our Core Values
Our Mission is to combat the suicide rates of Veterans, Active Duty Military, and First Responders and to promote mental health, wellness and healing to these Heroes through equine-assisted learning and activities. Veterans, Active Duty Military, and First Responders that have been diagnosed with or are experiencing symptoms related to
Our Mission is to combat the suicide rates of Veterans, Active Duty Military, and First Responders and to promote mental health, wellness and healing to these Heroes through equine-assisted learning and activities. Veterans, Active Duty Military, and First Responders that have been diagnosed with or are experiencing symptoms related to post-traumatic stress (PTSD), anxiety, depression, job-related stress, and/or traumatic brain injuries are partnered with a horse through their healing journey. In turn, we help them to rediscover their joy, hope, confidence, and purpose.
Our Core Values
Our Core Values
Our Core Values
Our core values include Integrity, Respect, Empathy, Love, Compassion, and Learning. We embrace all humans and horses that walk through our gate as family, with respect and compassion. We encourage all of our volunteers and heroes to continue learning about themselves, others, and horsemanship. We lift one another up and don’t break anyo
Our core values include Integrity, Respect, Empathy, Love, Compassion, and Learning. We embrace all humans and horses that walk through our gate as family, with respect and compassion. We encourage all of our volunteers and heroes to continue learning about themselves, others, and horsemanship. We lift one another up and don’t break anyone down. We support each human and horse in their journey to become the best version of themselves, living a life of purpose and freedom.
Palm Springs Air Museum
Palm Springs Air Museum
Palm Springs Air Museum
Palm Springs Air Museum
There is always something new at the Palm Springs Air Museum, which is home to one of the world’s largest collections of static & flyable aircraft from WWII through the War on Terror. Unlike many other museums, our air-conditioned hangars have no ropes to keep you from interacting with our exhibits. In addition to our aircraft, exhibits
There is always something new at the Palm Springs Air Museum, which is home to one of the world’s largest collections of static & flyable aircraft from WWII through the War on Terror. Unlike many other museums, our air-conditioned hangars have no ropes to keep you from interacting with our exhibits. In addition to our aircraft, exhibits and activities allow visitors of all ages to gain a fresh perspective of the history of US Military operations from the last 100 years.
Museum Event Schedule
Palm Springs Air Museum
Palm Springs Air Museum
SCHEDULE
February 8 @ 5:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Commemorating the 80th Anniversary of the Ending of World War II.
February 9 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
DFC P-51 Pilot Col. Joe Peterburs, USAAC (Ret) and DFC Mosq
SCHEDULE
February 8 @ 5:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Commemorating the 80th Anniversary of the Ending of World War II.
February 9 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
DFC P-51 Pilot Col. Joe Peterburs, USAAC (Ret) and DFC Mosquito Pilot Flight Lieutenant Colin S. Bell, Royal Air Force will talk about their combat experiences over Germany during World War II.
February 15 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
February 22 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Future Museum
Palm Springs Air Museum
Future Museum
An exciting expansion and transformation of the Palm Springs Air Museum will include an updated façade that nods to the city’s proliferation of midcentury-modern design and new construction that comprises an education area, gift shop, and ticketing area
MEDALLION OF MILITARY SERVICE PRESENTED TO THREE VETERANS
Robert Dixon Army 1961-1963
John Long Army 1967-1969
David Moss Navy 1958-1966
Medallion of Military Service presented to FIVE Veterans
Non Commissioned Officers medallions of Military Service presented to
Steve Brown Army 1974-1977
George O'Day Coast Guard 1967-1971
Ted Shetler Coast Guard 1950-1955
Wayne Chandler Air Force 1965-1971
Phil Young Air Force 1966-1970
Medallion of Military Service presented to Eight Veterans
Non Commissioned Officers medallions of Military Service presented to
Howard Miller Navy 1967-1969
Dick Ewers Marines 1968-1969
Garr Smith Coast Guard 1960-1983
Ron Zardeneta Air Force 1964-1970
Gary Sill Coast Guard 1969-1973
Dave Pilliod Army 1967-1969
Ted Shetler Coast Guard 1950-1955
Bill Besse Navy 1945-1946
Medallion of Military Service presented to FIVE Veterans
Non Commissioned Officers medallions of Military Service presented to
Darrel Brown Air Force/Army 1971-2017
Tony Napolitan Army 1968-1975
Don Swanson Army 1965-1970
Rocky Luciano Army 1953-1955
Pete Anderson Army 1965-1967
Pete Anderson recognized for years of service as president
Pete, a Vietnam veteran and Palm Springs native who keeps us aware of programs and events that not only benefits the veterans but the community.
The Veterans Club presented Pete with a gavel at the January monthly meeting in recognition of Pete's years of se as the President of the Sun City Shadow Hills Veterans Club.
Physical fitness resources to ignite a healthier future
https://news.va.gov/128631/physical-fitness-resources/
Staying physically fit after serving in the military is essential for Veterans. It supports overall health and mental well-being, and can help with the transition to civilian life. Regular exercise provides a sense of routine and discipline, which helps with adaptation outside the military environment. Fitness contributes to long-term health, helps manage stress and improves overall quality of life.
If you have disabilities, physical activity can be adapted to your abilities. Adaptive exercises can improve mobility, strength and mental well-being.
It’s important to consult with your primary care doctor or health team to develop a personalized fitness plan that accommodates your specific needs and challenges. Remember, your fitness journey is unique to you.
Indio Banner Program
Honoring Hometown Veterans and Active Members of U.S Armed Forces
Military banners honoring hometown veterans and active-duty military personnel are flying high in this community bearing the names and photos of local heroes.
So far, about 10 banners are displayed, Councilmember Glenn Miller told Uken Report.
The military banner program is designed “to honor our veterans and quite a few of us,” Miller said.
The honoree must be a Veteran or active-duty member of the United States Armed Forces. The honoree or applicant must be an Indio resident. This program is free.
The program is the result of a collaborative effort of city staff and the City Council, Councilmember Waymond Fermon said.
“I’m super excited to see these banners go up in our downtown area,” Fermon told Uken Report. “And I’m even more so proud and honored and thankful for our men and women in the military, some are active, for the service of our country and stepping forward for service. I think sometimes we go about our day and our daily routines, and we sometimes inadvertently forget that this wouldn’t be possible without the sacrifices of our service members. So, I’m super excited that we got this done.”
The concept of the banners has been out for a while, Fermon said.
“Multiple cities utilize this concept of honoring their troops,” Fermon said. “However, we were waiting for the perfect location and time to get this done. I think this is the perfect time. We believe it’s perfect for the downtown area where people could congregate and actually be educated on who are the service members, past and present, from our city and our surrounding community. It’s just an honor for our city to be able to honor our service members in this capacity.”
Together we Serve
Togetherweserved.com enables Veterans to preserve, share their military stories for free
Togetherweserved.com (TWS), an online community with a membership of over 2.3 million U.S. Veterans, has been preserving the military service stories of its Veterans for over 20 years. TWS is seen as an important archive of living military history.
By way of a guided questionnaire and a specially designed interface called ‘Service Reflections,’ TWS makes it very easy for Veterans to record memories of key people and events from their military service. Their service story comes to life by simply answering one question at a time to which they can add accompanying photographs.
The result is a beautiful 12-inch-wide presentation of a Veteran’s entire Military Service Story, from enlistment to separation, complete with their personal Military Service Plaque. Veterans can download and save the plaque as a PDF file or share it with family and friends via a personal web address.
Coachella Valley Honoring Veterans
Veterans Memorial Park
Freedom Flags for Families
Supreme Sacrifice Monument
Veterans Memorial Park is a timeless commemoration for Coachella residents of past and present that have served their country. Soon, the park will be transformed to bring Coachella’s celebration of patriotism to life. The Veterans Amphitheater & Garden will feature a spacious lawn for events, all branches of military flags, a POW (Prison
Veterans Memorial Park is a timeless commemoration for Coachella residents of past and present that have served their country. Soon, the park will be transformed to bring Coachella’s celebration of patriotism to life. The Veterans Amphitheater & Garden will feature a spacious lawn for events, all branches of military flags, a POW (Prisoners of War) flag, and military monument with brass seals recognizing the armed services. The Veterans Date Palm Grove & Rose Garden will serve as a median for the park, providing recreational resources for all ages and families. The Desert Garden, a final feature, will showcase the City of Coachella’s ability to bring water conservation and beauty together in a sophisticated manner.
Supreme Sacrifice Monument
Freedom Flags for Families
Supreme Sacrifice Monument
The Supreme Sacrifice monument will consist of a travertine tile engraved with a tribute for all those who have served the United States. This will complement the Hero Walk in its recognition of American veterans.
Freedom Flags for Families
Freedom Flags for Families
Freedom Flags for Families
A tribute program within the Coachella Valley is “Freedom Flags for Families”, which supports veterans and active duty military personnel. The program consists of hanging designated banners in public areas, containing the picture name and service information of the veteran and/or active service member. The families of the honoree, indivi
A tribute program within the Coachella Valley is “Freedom Flags for Families”, which supports veterans and active duty military personnel. The program consists of hanging designated banners in public areas, containing the picture name and service information of the veteran and/or active service member. The families of the honoree, individuals, or community groups purchase the banners and receive them at a council meeting after being hung for one year.
Visit General George Patton Memorial Museum
