09/07/2026
Mary’s Weekly Update
LET’S GET READY
I can’t remember an election since 2018 when the battle cry hasn’t been ‘this is the most important election of our lifetime’. Well, that’s never been more than true right now. Our hearts and heads and democracy cannot endure the chaos around us too much longer.
This election is probably the most important battle in our fight to begin to stop the crazy. And we will stop it if we all vote. It’s time for us to get serious about having a plan to vote and then to vote.
We are planning to make sure everyone has all the information and support needed to make sure they receive a ballot, a way to deliver that ballot and confirmation that it was counted. We will provide that information on our Voter Guide door hanger and in these weekly emails. Your job is to make sure you and everyone you know vote.
Meanwhile…
1. ON THE CALENDAR –
a. TUESDAY, 9/15 - LWDC MONTHLY MEETING – CH2 at 7pm CANDIDATE FORUM. Come meet some of the candidates running for state and local offices and learn about the 14 Ballot Measures we will be voting on in November. Come early at 6:30 p.m. to socialize. Bring your sorted recyclable bottles and cans for South County Outreach (SCO). Attendance is free for members and guests!
b. SATURDAY, 9/19 – WE’RE BACK!!!! JOIN US IN THE STREETS – on the corners of El Toro Road and PD Valencia from 11am to 1pm as part of national as we promote GETTING OUT THE VOTE! We all know how important this election is so, join us to let everyone know. Contact [email protected] for more information.
c. SATURDAY, 9/26 – CANDIDATE FORUM at the Towers Lorchester Hall at 1:30pm. Come hear Congressman Dave Min, meet some of the other candidates running for state and local offices and hear about the 14 Ballot Measures we will be voting on in November. Attendance is free for members and guests!
2. GETTING READY FOR GOTV –
a. Our GOTV team is preparing to put together distributions routes to deliver Voter Guide door hangers for the November election. If you’re interested in helping during "PREP WEEK" these are "drop-in” dates and places for sit-down tasks: No registration required.
Email Kate: [email protected] for questions.
• 9/14/2026 (M 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.) CH1, Dining Room 2
• 9/15/2026 (Tu 10:00 a.m. - 2 p.m.) CH2, Grevillea Room
• 9/16/2026 (W 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.) CH2, Grevillea Room
• 9/17/2026 (Th 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.) CH2, Grevillea Room
• 9/19/2026 (Sat 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.) CH1, Dining Room 3
See you there!
3. FOR YOUR ATTENTION –
a. South County Outreach (SCO) no longer needs eggs carton donations BUT we do appreciate your donations of recyclable bottles and cans. You can bring those to our regular monthly meetings or drop off at any time to the bin at the home of Lori and Eric Kramer at 3440 Calle Azul .
b. If you change your email, please let us know! Many members are changing their email address since we will no longer have comline at the end of the year. PLEASE, let us know if your email has changed at [email protected] so you will continue to receive club notifications.
c. Are you interested in participating in one of our club’s committees? It’s really important to have more of our members involved in the organizational aspects of the club. We’re looking for anyone who might be interested in writing a weekly article for the Globe, or assist with planning our monthly programs, or co-chairing any of our committees. If you are interested and would like more information, please contact Mary Ribando at [email protected].
“Remember, the Constitution doesn’t begin with, ‘I, the president.’ It begins with, ‘We, the people’.”
Gloria Steinem
Mary Ribando
LWDC president
Paid for by Laguna Woods Democratic Club
P.O. Box 2243
Laguna Hills, CA 92654-2243
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