Democratic Club
by Mary Larson
LW contributor
On May 1, peaceful but enthusiastic Leisure World residents lined the sidewalk outside the globe. They had gathered as part of a nationwide day of action to demonstrate opposition to proposed cuts in Social Security and education funding, rollback in workers’ rights and the carrying out of mass deportations. The protests, spearheaded by 50501, a loose coalition of grass-roots activist groups, coincided with traditional May Day demonstrations by labor organizations. May 1, also known as International Workers Rights Day, is recognized in many countries around theworld. Itsorigindatesback to the 1880s, and it initially supported the establishment of an eight-hour workday.
The Democratic Club’s next membership meeting will be on Wednesday, May 28, in Clubhouse 3, Room 2, at 1:30 p.m. The featured speaker will be Florice Hoffman, the newly elected chair of the Orange County Democratic Party. Hoffman is a dedicated workers’ rights attorney and a lifelong advocate for social justice. All LW Democrats and supporters are invited to arrive as early as 12:30 to socialize with other like-minded residents. Members can also join themeetingbyZoom. Contact lwsbdemocraticclub@gmail.com
for information. The club’s Voter Education sessions are on the third Wednesday of every month in Clubhouse 3, Room 3, at 1 p.m. On May 21, members will gather to write postcards and make phone calls to both Democratic and Republican candidates and potential voters. Participants are urged to bring their cell phones, laptops or iPads. Advance registration is not required, although participation is limited by the size of the room. Contact beverleybender@ gmail.com for more information.
On June 4 at 11:30 a.m., the Democratic Club will host a “Lunch Bunch” get-together at the Hof’s Hut Restaurant & Bakery. New members are encouraged to attend these first Wednesday of the month gatherings. No reservations are required. For more information, email debbiewrathall@mac.com.
LW Democrats and supporters can stop by the Democratic Club’s hospitality and voter information booth in the parking lot outside Clubhouse 6 from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on the first Tuesday and third Thursday of every month. Volunteers will be available to answer questions and receive suggestions for future activities.
For more in-depth reporting, Democrats and supporters can subscribe to the club’s free e-newsletter by emailing editor Mary Larson at mlarson. telfords@gmail.com. Full contact information, including name, mail address, phone number, email address, and party affiliation should be included in the request. Copies of the newsletter are also available at www.sblwdems.wordpress.com.
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