Democratic Club
by Mary Larson
LW contributor
An overwhelming number of LW Democrats and supporters gathered in Clubhouse 3 on April 23 to hear from LA Times columnist Gustavo Arellano. Speaking on the subject “What the Leisure World Dems Must Do to Save Democracy in Orange County and Beyond”, Arellano emphasized the importance of collective and individual support for locally based media as well as candidates running for election in local races.
As a lifelong resident of Orange County as well as long time editor of an OC newspaper, Arellano spoke with firsthand knowledge about the history of the county’s political life. He challenged those in attendance to share own personal stories about survival through troubling times in the history of the country.
Look for more information about Arellano’s presentation in future issues of the Democratic Club’s e-newsletter.
The Democratic Club will host an informal get-together Lunch Bunch at the Hof ’s Hut Restaurant & Bakery on May 7 at 11:30 a.m. New members are encouraged to attend these first Wednesday of every month gatherings. No reservations required. For more information, email debbiewrathall@mac.com.
The club’s Voter Education sessions are on the third Wednesday of every month in Clubhouse 3, Room 3, at 1 p.m. A copy of the March presentation by board member Bob Cohen is available on the club’s website www.sblwdems.wordpress. com under the category titled Resources.
The 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.
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 the meeting by Zoom.
Email lwsbdemocraticclub@gmail.com for information.
LW Democrats and supporters are invited to stop by our Democratic Club’s popular hospitality and voter information booth, located 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 who staff the booth will be available to answer questions about the club as well as receive suggestions for future activities.
For more in-depth reporting, Democrats and supporters are invited to subscribe to the club’s free e-newsletter by emailing the 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 on the club’s website, www.sblwdems.wordpress. com. For questions about newsletter subscriptions email the club at lwsbdemocraticclub@gmail.com.
