Democratic Club
by Jane Brittingham
LW contributor
Seal Beach residents joined a historic wave of national protests during the “No Kings” day of action on March 28. Local engagement began with a morning rally at Pacific Coast Highway and Main Street before moving to the heart of the community for a demonstration at the Leisure World globe, with nearly 300 residents and friends.
Organized by the LW Democratic Club and the Seniors for Peace Club, in alignment with Indivisible, people gathered to voice their opposition to executive overreach and autocratic policies.
The demonstration under the globe served as a powerful local echo of what has become one of the largest protest movements in U.S. history. The event highlighted a seamless link between national advocacy and the dedicated spirit of the Seal Beach community, reaffirming a shared commitment to Democratic principles and nonviolent advocacy.
Over 8 million people participated in peaceful demonstrations for the No Kings event.
The LW Democratic Club will meet on Wednesday, April 22, in Clubhouse 3, Room 2, at 1:30 p.m. with two speakers who are candidates for the Superior Court of California, Orange County: Judge Ami Sheth Sagel and Robert Mestman.
Sheth Sagel is an incumbent currently serving on the Orange County Superior Court. Appointed by Gov. Gavin Newsom in 2023, she is now seeking election to retain her seat.
Mestman is a candidate for the open seat of Superior Court Office No. 13. He brings over 24 years of experience as a criminal prosecutor and is currently an Orange County Senior Deputy District Attorney.
People are invited to come early, bring a lunch and enjoy visiting with other like-minded individuals. Light refreshments are provided.
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Booth is open the first Tuesday and third Thursday of each month outside Clubhouse 6 from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
The Lunch Bunch meets at Hof ’s Hut off Seal Beach Boulevard at 11:30 a.m. on the first Wednesday of each month. For more information, contact Debbie Wrathall at Debbiewrathall@mac.com.
The club’s next Voter Education session is on Wednesday, May 13, at 10:30 a.m., in Clubhouse 3, Room 3. Education sessions are the second Wednesday of each month. For more information, email Bender at beverleybender@gmail.com.
SBLW Democratic Club believes health care is a right, diversity is a strength, the economy should work for everyone and that facts and truth matter.
For more information about the LW Democratic Club and about upcoming elections at the local, state or national level, email lwsbdemocraticclub@gmail.com. People can also visit the club’s Facebook page or website, where people can read past or current articles unedited.
