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.)

JOIN OUR CLUB!

Save the Date

Mark your calendars and join us on Saturday, August 8, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for lunch with our
special guest, Congressman Dave Min,
member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California's 47th district!
More information coming soon!

Check Out Our New "Did You Know?" Series!

You Can Do This
Your Vote is Your Voice. Protect It!

WHAT: The House passed the SAVE Act this week, imposing considerable documentary proof-of-citizenship requirements on voters. Read more from NBC and CBS.

WHY SHOULD WE CARE: The president is worried about losing the mid-term elections. He’s threatening to “nationalize elections.” The House of Representatives just passed the Save Act to tip the scales in their favor which many fear will substantially inhibit millions of voters from casting ballots. It’s just one of this Administration’s frantic attempts at rigging the election.

ACTION:
#1 Call our California Senators and make sure they vote NO on the SAVE Act.
Senator Adam Schiff (415) 393-0707
Senator Alex Padilla (202) 224-0454

#2 Get involved, stay informed about the GOTV (Get Out the Vote) Campaign led by LWDC’s Kate Van Camp. Current information is in the monthly newsletter and on the LWDC website at https://www.lagunawoodsdemocrats.org

#3 Don’t get angry, get going.

Meeting: June 16, 2026
An Insider's Perspective on the 2026 Primary
Speaker: Betty Yee
7:00 p.m. Clubhouse 2

Betty Yee is one of California's top experts on the state budget and government accountability with four decades of public service, serving as California Budget Director, member of the Board of Equalization, Controller and California Democratic Party Vice-Chair. She is a long-time Democratic activist and champion of working families earning the title of Fiscal First Responder under her leader-ship as Controller during the COVID-19 pandemic.

We look forward to seeing you on May 19th at 7:00 p.m. in Clubhouse2. Come early to socialize at 6:30 p.m. • Guest Fee $5.00. • Bring Recyclable Cans, Bottles & Empty Egg Cartons for South County Outreach. • For Information, Contact Mary Ribando at info@lagunawoodsdemocrats.org. • Visit our website at https://www.lagunawoodsdemocrats.org. (Click here to see flyer)

May and June 2026 Events & Actions

Let’s Do Something! May and June
2026 Events,Actions, &
Calendar of Resistance

Membership

All Month: Renew your LWDC membership. Click here for more information.

Meetings & Events

5/4 - 6/2 The 24-Hour Ballot Drop Box is available at Laguna Woods City Hall; 24264 El Toro Rd; Laguna Woods, CA. The Drop Box locks at 8:00 p.m. on June 2.
5/5 — Come Write Postcards from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. in Clubhouse 2, Los Olivos Room – campaign TBD. Write post cards there or take them home. Contact Julie Schnieders at jschnieders45@gmail.com
5/11 — Ballot Marking Meeting from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. in Clubhouse 2, Los Olivos Room – Have questions? Come for help filling out your ballot. For information contact Kate at kateinlaguna@gmail.com
5/18 — Club Expo at Clubhouse 5 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
5/18 — Come Write Postcards from 2:00 to 4:30 p.m. in Clubhouse 2, Grevillea Room – campaign TBD. Write post cards there or take them home. Contact Julie Schnieders at jschnieders45@gmail.com
5/19 — LWDC Monthly Meeting in clubhouse 2 at 7:00 p.m. The Existential Threat to Higher Education and Democracy presented by our guest speaker Frank Gomez, Ph.D. Come early at 6:30 to socialize. Also, bring your recyclables and empty egg cartons for South County Outreach. For information contact Mary at (716) 984-9480.
5/11 — Ballot Marking Meeting from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. in Clubhouse 2, Los Olivos Room – Have questions? Come for help filling out your ballot. For information contact Kate at kateinlaguna@gmail.com
5/18 — Club Expo at Clubhouse 5 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
5/18 — Come Write Postcards from 2:00 to 4:30 p.m. in Clubhouse 2, Grevillea Room – campaign TBD. Write post cards there or take them home. Contact Julie Schnieders at jschnieders45@gmail.com
5/21 - Ballot Marking Meeting CH 2 9-11:30 a.m. (Grevillea Room). Have questions? Come for help filling out your ballot. For information contact Kate at kateinlaguna@gmail.com
5/30 - 6/1: (10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.) Vote Center Hours at Laguna Woods City Hall; 24264 El Toro Rd., Laguna Woods, CA
6/1 - New home for South County Outreach: 23661 Birtcher Drive; Lake Forest, CA 92630. If you are able and want to volunteer, contact Richard and Sue Snyder at (714) 329-3386.
6/1 - Sue and Richard Snyder a having a food drive for South County Outreach in front of Stater Brothers Market from 10am to 3pm. Please stop by and make a donation of non-perishable foods or money.
6/2 - ELECTION DAY! (7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.) Vote Center Hours at Laguna Woods City Hall, 24264 El Toro Rd., Laguna Woods, CA. Polls will be open at Laguna Woods City Hall starting Saturday. May 30th thru June 1 from 10am to 6pm, and on Tuesday, June 2 from 7am to 8pm. The drop box which is currently available, locks at 8pm on June 2nd.
6/2 - Election Watch with Congressman Dave Min – at 7pm in Laguna Hills. Join Representative Dave Min and supporters from across the district in Laguna Hills for a Primary Night Watch Party as election results come in live! Space is limited, so RSVP early at https://secure.actblue.com/donate/minprimary26. Location details will be provided prior to the event.
6/16 — LWDC Monthly Meeting in clubhouse 2 at 7:00 p.m. Guest speaker: Betty Yee. Topic: An Insider's Perspective on the 2026 Primary. Come early at 6:30 to socialize. Also, bring your recyclables and empty egg cartons for South County Outreach. For information contact Mary at (716) 984-9480 or marytribando@aol.com.
Every Third Tuesday – Laguna Woods City Council meeting @ 2pm. Laguna Woods City Hall is located at 24264 El Toro Road, Laguna Woods, CA 92637.

Rallies

6/14 — The 2nd Sunday falls on June 14th ,which is also Flag Day and the anniversary of the first No Kings protests. We will be on the corners of El Toro Road and Paseo de Valencia from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Some signs will be available to borrow, however, bring a sign expressing how you feel regarding how the federal government is impacting your life! Any questions, please contact jburstin1@gmail.com. See you in the streets! Any questions, contact jburstin1@gmail.com.
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 -- 2-4 pm 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 Saturday – 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 at https://www.mobilize.us/ocindivisible/
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.
Every Other Sunday there is a large peaceful protest sponsored by the OC Indivisible Coalition Locations vary from week to week. Every 1st and 3rd Sunday, we will protest at rotating locations throughout Orange County (check back to this listing or sign up for emails to stay updated: https://50501oc.substack.com/subscribe) See them on Facebook.

You Can Do This - Action Items

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
CALL SENATOR ADAM SCHIFF'S OFFICE: (818) 303-3841 or (202) 224-3841
CALL SENATOR ALEX PADILLA'S OFFICE: (202) 224-3553 and (310) 231-4494
VOLUNTEER NEEDED: Recycled Bottles & Cans Fund Raising Project. Accept the bottles and cans we collect, recycle them, and send the money to South County Outreach. If you are interested or have any questions, please contact Sue Dearing: sdearing0@gmail.com or (949) 463-4419.

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)