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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January 2026 Events

Meeting: January 20, 2026
Inside California Politics:
A Democratic Strategy for 2026
7:00 p.m. Clubhouse 2

Get some insight into the Party’s plans. We reached out to the experts to find out what the DNC strategy and how we at the grassroots level can help. At our monthly meeting on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, political specialist Deborah Skurnik will share her knowledge of California politics and the DNC’s plans to focus on engaging young voters and ensuring the most impactful messages are used for next November's election.

Light refreshments, door prizes, entertainment. Don't miss this chance to celebrate with your fellow club members! Click here for flyer.

Come early at 6:30 to socialize!

Let’s Do Something! Calendar of Resistance

All Month: Renew your LWDC membership. Click here for more information.
1/11 - Every second Sunday from 11am to 1pm on the corner of El Toro and Valencia. Join us to vent your issues and show we are still here. We are trying to find a day and time that does not interfere with other scheduled local rallies, so let us know what you think. For information contact Janice Burstin at jburstin1@gmail.com.
1/14 - A national day of action to Protect Our Social Security. 3-4:30pm on the corners of Alicia Pkwy and Via Linda in Mission Viejo. Sponsored by Social Security Workers United and organized by the Canyon Dems, remind everyone that the federal government has lacked a commitment to fully fund the agency so it can serve the American public. Sign up and additional info at Mobilize. NOTE: if you are interested in carpooling to this event, please contact Janice or meet us in the PAC parking lot at 2:30.
1/15 – at 2 pm in CH1. Heara talk on the huge issue, vital to protecting democracy, of whether the midterm elections will be fair, by the nation's top election law expert, Prof. Richard ("Rick") Hasen. The event is hosted by Concerned Citizens and is free to Laguna Woods residents.
1/17 thru 1/23 - Pre-endorsement voting - Our 27 volunteer representatives will be voting to endorse the candidates for Congress in district 47 and State Assembly District 72. More information will be sent to these representatives directly.
1/17 - 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM join the Zoom viewing of the film “Banned Together – the Fight Against Censorship” sponsored by Americans United for Separation of Church & State. This 2025 film pulls back the curtain on two of the most controversial issues in America today: book bans and curriculum censorship in public schools. For more information contact Jeanne Lepowsky at lepowsky@comline.com
1/20 - Monthly LWDC Meeting. See above for more details.
1/20 - Join us to support the Free America Walkout from 2-3pm on the corners of El Toro Rd. and PD Valencia. Organized by the Women’s March, let’s show our support in refusing to accept raids, purges, surveillance, and fear as the new normal.
1/31 - LWV Winter Bazaar Saturday, January 31, 10AM–2PM at Clubhouse 5. Volunteer for a shift with our Voter Registration Chair, Pat Freeman at our Democratic Club table. Contact Pat at pfreeman92604@gmail.com.
Every Third Wednesday – Laguna Woods City Council meeting @ 2pm.
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.
Every Thursday Rally – 5-6:30PM at the corner of El Toro and Trabuco sponsored by Indivisible CA 40. Let’s get out in EVERY neighborhood to encourage awareness.
Every Saturday Rally – 11 to 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.
Every Sunday -- 2-4pm there is a large peaceful protest in Irvine at Harvard and Alton near Irvine City Hall. The sponsor is Indivisible CD40. See them on Facebook.
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.
CALL THE HOUSE SWITCHBOARD: 202-224-3121
CALL YOUNG KIM'S OFFICE DIRECTLY: Anaheim Hills - 714-984-2440, Mission Viejo - 949-268-6706

REMEMBER … COURAGE IS CONTAGIOUS! THANK YOU FOR RESISTING!

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HOW WE ACCOMPLISH OUR MISSION

INVOLVEMENT

Charitable Opportunities
Membership
Monthly Club Meetings (see above)
Programs and Initiatives
Social Events (see above)

VOTER EDUCATION

Candidate Forums (see above)
Election Information
Newsletters
Our Elected Officials
Special Events (see above)
Village TV (see above)

ACTIVISM

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