Democratic Club
by Jane Brittingham
LW contributor
Democracy isn’t a spectator sport—it’s built by neighbors coming together for a shared cause. The LW Democratic Club invites residents to stand up for the community by joining its Leisure World door-to-door canvassing push. The club’s canvassing campaign kickoff is on Thursday, Sept. 17, in Clubhouse 3, Room 2, at 10-11 a.m. and 1-2 p.m. Note the date and time change, due to room availability. No matter the experience level, volunteers will be warmly welcomed and fully trained with simple guidance, key materials, and hands-on support. Every conversation start brings Leisure World one step closer to maximum voter participation. For more information, email janebrittingham51@gmail.com
or kmoran97@yahoo.com.
As the club gears up for the election in November, 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.
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 club thanks the community for driving the success of its current fundraiser. Every contribution fuels the club’s local efforts, and people still have time to make an impact. For more information, contact Bev Bender at beverleybender@gmail.com.
The Voter Education series will not meet in September, but the group will continue postcarding. Bender has 300 postcards and addresses for Texas. People can email beverleybender@ gmail.com or call 951-334-9730 to receive the cards and addresses that they can write at their leisure. The cards will not be mailed until the end of September.
Members are encouraged to sign up for the club’s newsletter by Gail Winkles. She outlines propositions in an easy, understandable manner along with reference links. For more information, contact Winkles at swageg8@gmail.com.
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.
