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
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.)
April Events
Meeting: April 15, 2025, 7:00 p.m., Clubhouse 2
Migration and Global Climate Change
The Laguna Woods Democratic Club welcomes Maria Lepowsky on April 15 at 7:00 p.m. in Clubhouse 2. Maria Lepowsky is Professor of Anthropology, Evjue-Bascom Professor of Gender and Women's Studies, and Faculty Affiliate at the Gaylord Nelson Institute of Environmental Studies of the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She received her BA, MA, PhD and MPH degrees from the U.C. Berkeley. The author of the book Fruit of the Motherland: Gender in an Egalitarian Society, Professor Lepowsky has conducted anthropological and archival research focused on Papua New Guinea and California. Her recent scholarly interests include environmental histories, colonial encounters and their cultural legacies in the present, and the cultural impacts of climate change along the Pacific Rim. Click here to see flyer.
The Laguna Woods Democratic Club welcomes Maria Lepowsky on April 15 at 7:00 p.m. in Clubhouse 2. Maria Lepowsky is Professor of Anthropology, Evjue-Bascom Professor of Gender and Women's Studies, and Faculty Affiliate at the Gaylord Nelson Institute of Environmental Studies of the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She received her BA, MA, PhD and MPH degrees from the U.C. Berkeley. The author of the book Fruit of the Motherland: Gender in an Egalitarian Society, Professor Lepowsky has conducted anthropological and archival research focused on Papua New Guinea and California. Her recent scholarly interests include environmental histories, colonial encounters and their cultural legacies in the present, and the cultural impacts of climate change along the Pacific Rim. Click here to see flyer.
Come early at 6:30 to socialize and write postcards.
Let’s Do Something! April Calendar of Resistance
4/2 – Every Wednesday Rally - at the corner of La Paz and Marguerite from 12-2PM, near the Mission Viejo office of Congresswoman Young Kim. (also on 4/9, 4/16. 4/23, 4/30) Contact Janice Burstin at jburstin@comline.com.
4/5 HANDS OFF Rally– National Day of Action –Join a nationwide day of action against Trump & Musk who think this country belongs to them!
Two Locations:
Santa Ana 1-2:30PM at Sasscer Park, 600 W Santa Ana Blvd –For carpooling information contact Janice Burstin at jburstin@comline.com (email ONLY).
San Clemente – 3-4PM at 641 Camino De Los Mares (former Kirkorian Theater) - For carpooling information contact Jeanne Lepowsky at lepowsky@comline.com.
4/5 – LWV Spring 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.
4/5 – Remembering Selma: 60 Years Later – St. George’s Episcopal Church, 23802 Avenida de la Carlotta, Laguna Hills, is hosting a commemoration of the historic Civil Rights March from Selma to Montgomery at 2PM. All are welcome to share food, fellowship and a call to action. Register at https://stgeorges.breezechms.com/form/cb3815372655.
4/6 Recurring Sunday Rally - 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 4/13, 4/20, 4/27)
4/9 Every Wednesday Rally: At the corner of La Paz and Marguerite from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. Near the Mission Viejo office of Congresswoman Young Kim (*also on 4/9, 4/16. 4/23, 4/30). Contact Janice Burstin at jburstin@comline.com. (also on 4/16, 4/23 and 4/30)
4/12 – Taxation Without Representation Rally – from 11AM-Noon on El Toro Rd. between Laguna Woods City Hall and the Olive Garden. the current administration is not using our taxes to provide for the basic needs of the majority of the American people. Contact Janice Burstin at jburstin@comline.com.
4/12 Bernie Sanders in Los Angeles: On Saturday, April 12th, Bernie Sanders and AOC will be in Los Angeles. We are not organizing anything as a club for travel to LA. You can find information to RSVP at https://act.berniesanders.com/signup/rsvp-oligarchy-LA/?source=txt250327
4/15 - LWDC Monthly Meeting - Guest speaker: Maria Lepowsky. Topic “Climate Change & Migration”. CH2 at 7pm. Come early at 6:30 for the letter and postcard writing on the issue of the week! For information contact Mary Ribando at 716-984-9480 or marytribando@aol.com.
4/16 – Laguna Woods City Council Meeting @ 2pm. For information see city calendar at https://www.cityoflagunawoods.org.
4/17 - Young Kim‘s office hours at Laguna Woods City Hall every third Thursday 10-1PM. Drop off a letter or chat with her staff. For information contact Mary Ribando at 716/984-9480 or marytribando@aol.com.
Call/Email the Whitehouse. Here is the link: https://www.whitehouse.gov/contact/
The phone number is (202) 456-1111 ( Tuesday thru Thursday) from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Thank You For Resisting!
Village TV - Channel 6
Democratic Club (Wednesdays at 2:00 p.m.)
Let’s Stay Involved in Politics
One way we can continue to advocate for our issues and needs is to call Congresswoman Young Kim once a month or so, thank her when she does something we support, and respectfully let her know our concerns when she supports potentially harmful legislation. Please advocate for Democratic values by calling Young Kim’s office. Her contact numbers are:
Mission Viejo Office (949) 268-6706 / Washington D.C. Office (202) 225-4111 /
Email via her website: https://youngkim.house.gov
HOW WE ACCOMPLISH OUR MISSION
INVOLVEMENT
Monthly Club Meetings (see above)
Social Events (see above)
VOTER EDUCATION
Candidate Forums (see above)
Special Events (see above)
Village TV (see above)
