Political clubs offer information weekly at CH 6
POLITICS
Leisure World’s political clubs will offer voter information throughout October at their respective information booths.
Residents are invited to learn what fellow Republicans and Democrats think of this year’s candidates and ballot measures. Both clubs are also involved in canvassing efforts within the community.
Visit them to learn more:
• America-First Republican Club: Information booth open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays in October outside Clubhouse 6 from 9-11 a.m.
• Democratic Club: Information booth open every Tuesday and Thursday in October outside Clubhouse 6 from 10:30 a.m.12:30 p.m.
For more information about LW political clubs, see page 8. Democratic Club
by Jane Brittingham
LW contributor
The Democratic Club welcomed back District 72 candidate Chris Kluwe to a full house on Sept. 23. He spoke to the crowd about protecting California’s environment, expanding universal healthcare, and standing with working families and protecting seniors. Kluwe urged everyone to get involved in the upcoming election on Nov. 3.
Canvassers have begun knocking on doors of Democratic and no party preference voters. They are respectful and will provide residents with the candidate names and propositions supported by the Democratic Party. The club needs more canvassers and will provide training to those who need it. To become a volunteer, email Janebrittingham51@gmail.com
or Kmoran97@yahoo.com.
The LW Democratic Club and the Seniors for Peace Club will host a presentation by the League of Women Voters on Friday, Oct. 2, at 2 p.m. in Clubhouse 2. The nonpartisan organization will use a Power-Point presentation to review the propositions on the upcoming ballot. All Leisure World residents are invited to attend, with seating planned for 200 people. For more information, see page 7.
Ballots drop Oct. 5 and voting can begin Oct. 5. The Democratic Club recommends using the Official Ballot Drop Box located by the Amphitheater. This is a safe, secure location where ballots are collected daily. Voters who choose to vote by mail are advised to vote early. Additionally, an official voting center is available at the fire station on North Gate Road. Be sure to sign the back of the envelope.
The Hospitality Booth will be open every Tuesday in September and every Tuesday and Thursday in October from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Club members will be there to help answer questions, register to vote, update address, or change party affiliation. For more information or to volunteer at the booth, email Rachael Lehmberg at rlehmberg815@gmail.com Indivisible will hold demonstrations on Oct. 17. The organization describes these demonstrations as nonpartisan voter participation events with a primary emphasis on preparing eligible voters to cast their ballots. The club will make signs on Oct. 14 in the Art Room of Clubhouse 4, from 9-11:30 a.m.
LW Democratic residents and those who have registered as no party preference will receive a postcard this year instead of the usual letter with candidate, proposition and voter information.
The Voter Education series will not meet in October, but the group will continue postcarding. People can email beverleybender@gmail.com or call 951-334-9730 help.
The Lunch Bunch group will meet on Wednesday, Oct. 7, at Hof ’s Hut off Seal Beach Boulevard at 11:30 a.m. For more information, contact Debbie Wrathall at Debbiewrathall@mac.com.
The 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.
