WHO WE ARE -- OUR PURPOSE AND MISSION

To stimulate greater interest in government affairs
To further the ideals and principles of the Democratic Party
To increase Democratic Party registration and turnout
To help elect Democratic candidates who will truly support the United States Constitution and work for the highest degree of economic and social justice and welfare for all people.
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Laguna Woods Democratic Club (LWDC) serves as the meeting and gathering place for registered Democrats and friends of the Democratic Party in the community of Laguna Woods Village, a senior community of 18,000 residents, in Orange County, California.

REGULAR MEETINGS
For Laguna Woods Residents & Their Guests

When: Third Tuesday of every month (with rare exceptions). See below to check the date and time.
Time: 7:00 p.m. (come early at 6:30 p.m. to socialize!)
Where: Laguna Woods Village Clubhouse 2 at 24112 Moulton Parkway. (RSVP: Only if you don't live Laguna Woods Village: Email info@lagunawoodsdemocrats.org to be added to our email list and for gate clearance.)

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October 2025 Events

Meeting: October 21, 2025
7:00 p.m. Clubhouse 2

The Laguna Woods Democratic Club reveres and appreciates the fair treatment, equal opportunities, and a sense of belonging for all individuals, regardless of their backgrounds or identities. At our October 21 meeting, Russellie Bongolan, a seasoned government and political affairs leader, will speak about “How We Move From Visibility to True Belonging?” Bongolan draws on stories from Asian American organizing in history to show how cross-community coalitions can meet the moment, transform lives and how we can bring that same spirit home to Orange County.

Come early at 6:30 to socialize and for letter and postcard writing on the issue of the week!

Let’s Do Something! Calendar of Resistance

10/1 — Postcards for Prop 50. In Clubhouse 2, Los Olivos room (12:30-3:00 p.m.) Targeting voters in Central and Northern California, these final postcards need to be sent by October 3rd to be in time for ballots arriving starting October 6th. Write post cards there or take home. Contact Jeanne Lepowsky at (949) 636-9123 to get your postcards sooner.
10/1 - Every Wednesday Rally – 11-1PM at the corner of La Paz and Marguerite near the Mission Viejo office of Congresswoman Young Kim. Sponsored by SouthOC4Democracy. (Also on 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29) Contact Janice Burstin at jburstin1@gmail.com
10/2 - Every Thursday Rally (NEW) – 5:30-7:30PM at the corner of El Toro and Trabuco sponsored by SouthOC4Democracy. Let’s get out in EVERY neighborhood to encourage awareness and participation!! (also on 10/9, 10/16, 10/23)
10/4– Every Saturday Rally – 11-12:30 in front of the Aliso Viejo Town Center on Aliso Creek Rd. (formerly the Tesla Takedown Rally) sponsored by the Aliso Niguel Democratic Club. Sign up on mobilize.us. (also on 10/11, 10/18, 10/25)
10/4 - LWDC annual brunch CH2 – Doors open at 9:15am featuring renowned author Gustavo Arellano. In addition to Gustavo there is a scrumptious international brunch buffet catered by Restaurant 19, great door prizes, mimosas for $5 to help the club’s Turning the Tide 2026 Campaign and the opportunity to talk with like-minded people.
10/5- Every Sunday there is a large peaceful protest in Irvine at Harvard and Alton near Irvine City Hall from 2-4PM. The sponsor is Indivisible CD40. See them on Facebook. (also on 10/12, 10/19. 10/26)
10/15 – Laguna Woods City Council meeting @ 2pm. (every third Wednesday)
10/18 JOIN US FOR A NATIONAL ‘NO KINGS’ RALLY!! 10am – 12 noon the corners of El Toro Road and Paseo de Valencia. We’re protesting against the current federal government attempting to destroy the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights by violating the rights afforded Americans by these guiding principles for over 200 hundred years! Let’s raise our voices and our rally signs. We will not be silent, we will STAND UP AND SPEAK OUT. Please bring your friends, family and neighbors to express your indignant outrage!Any questions, please contact Janice Burstin at jburstin1@gmail.com.
10/21 - LWDC Monthly Meeting – CH2 at 7pm with seasoned government and political affairs leader, Russellie Bongolan. She will speak on “How We Move from Visibility to True Belonging,” recognizing and valuing differences, addressing systemic biases, and ensuring that everyone has the chance to thrive. Come early at 6:30 for the letter and postcard writing on the issue of the week! Also, bring your recyclables and empty egg cartons for South County Outreach. For information contact Mary Ribando at 716-984-9480 or marytribando@aol.com.
10/25 – LWV Fall Bazaar – CH5 from 10-2PM. Volunteer for a shift with our Voter Registration Chair, Pat Freeman at our Democratic Club table. Contact Pat at pfreeman92604@gmail.com.
Every Week - I Can Do This! See our weekly Club email with a recommended action item that you could and should take. Let’s not be silent!
CALL THE WHITE HOUSE: Here’s the link: https://www.whitehouse.gov/ Contact/ phone number: (202) 456-1111 Tuesday through Thursday from 11:00 a.m.– 3:00 p.m.