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DATE CHANGED!!!!!!
to allow our members to attend the Ruiz Town Hall in Indio
Next General Meeting
Thursday, April 24th
Meet and greet, refreshments 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Montecito Club House, Cambria Room
Zoom access to monthly meetings!
If you'd like to join the meeting from the comfort of your own home, please send an email to democratsinscsh@gmail.com
You will receive a Zoom invitation at the email address you placed the request from on the day of the meeting.
Guest Speaker: Judy Wilson
Judy, a club member, will speak about gun violence and working/potential solutions. The goal is to create a safe community for our children, grandchildren, and beyond. Firearms are one of the leading causes of death for young people. Every day, 23 children and teens are shot in the United States.
Join our newly forming Committees and take action on items you're passionate about!
Children's Literacy, Sensible Gun Laws, Senior Care, Healthcare, Homelessness or something else you suggest. We will form committees and set basic parameters during our April meeting.
Political Action: Vice President Diane Chapman
Contact Diane to work with her to spread ourselves out to attend protests! Email her at demdianescsh@gmail.com
N2N Volunteers Needed
Want to get to know your Democrat Neighbors? We plan to reach out to every registered Democrat in our community! So many great people to meet and get to know!
Submission of Resolutions to the RCDP Resolutions Committee
Tari Beer has submitted a resolution urging that Riverside County stop the killing of adoptable animals. Take a look at it using the link below and let her know what you think.
Are there any issues you would like presented in Resolution form? The link also has the rules that apply when drafting a resolution.
Resolution urging the County to stop killing adoptable animals
Friday, April 25th
Exec Team Meeting
All members are welcome to attend our exec team meetings!
Meetings are in the Montecito Clubhouse Cafe from 3 - 5 pm.
Town Halls with Congressman Raul Ruiz Announced!
Dr. Ruiz has scheduled 3 townhalls for constituents residing in California's 25th Congressional District:
Beaumont, CA | Wednesday, April 16th | 6:00 pm
Indio, CA | Thursday, April 17th | 6:30 pm
El Centro, CA | Monday, April 21st | 5:30 pm
The address will be announced to those who register prior to the event.
Space is limited! Register now!
Sundays at Noon - Until Further Notice!
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT
File your own Request!
All Citizens are encouraged to file a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request demanding copies of all records that contain any of their personal data that have been obtained by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and Elon Musk. The purpose of this request is to create transparency and oversight of DOGE.
You can find the request form here.
Please note that you will need to print out and mail the form to the address on the form.
County Wide Local Issue Calls
SCSH Protest Wear!
Can't decide what to wear to the latest protest? Have we got a cool T-shirt for you!
Let's get out there as a group - this shirt will help us find each other at the rallies AND create a show of force for our community.
Shirts are available in sizes S, M, L & XL. Plus sizes coming soon. T-shirts are being sold at cost to our members, $15.00 each.
If you want a T-shirt and/or need a ride to the big protest on April 5th contact Diane at 760.408.9224 or demdianescsh@gmail.com.
Saturday, April 26th
Economic Boycotts
Hit 'em where it hurts!
Economic Boycott Dates:
Now - April 17 - Target
April 7-14 - Walmart
April 18 - Economic Blackout #2
April 21-28 - General Mills
May 6 - 12 Amazon Boycott 2
May 20 - 26 Walmart Boycott 2
June 3 - 9 Target
June 24 - 30 McDonalds
July 4th - Independence Day Boycott
“Where is Ken Calvert?”
Sundays, April 13th & 20th
Empty Chair Town Hall Protests
Rep. Ken Calvert’s Palm Desert District Office
73710 Fred Waring Dr., Suite 129
Palm Desert, CA 92260
Noon
From Indivisible:
Ken Calvert doesn’t want to face his constituents. So we’ll be holding Empty Chair Town Halls every Sunday at noon - with or without him - to remind Ken that he works for us.
Join local leaders, community members, and constituents in front of Ken Calvert’s Palm Desert District Office to speak out against Ken’s reckless Trump-Musk’s agenda, and stand up for our benefits over billionaires.
RED WINE & BLUE
PROJECT 2025 TRACKER
MAGA's Project 2025 isn’t just a plan anymore – it’s here. Whether by dismantling government agencies, trampling reproductive rights, or attacking public education, the Trump administration is following the extremist playbook step-by-step.
The first step is educating ourselves on what they are doing, which is why Red Wine & Blue created the Reality of Project 2025 website – which not only explains how extremists are implementing the extremist plan, but what we can do to stop it.
So let’s get started! Click here to check out the Reality of Project 2025 and help spread the word.
Make Calls To Local and National Leaders
Use the contact infomation on the Resources page OR download the 5 CALLS app on your phone. It will provide you with a script (if you want to use it) and tell you who to call for your chosen issue - even dials the number for you from Repersentatives and Senators to Governors and Attorneys General.
Want to find something that will help AND meets your comfort level?
Check out Mobilize for an assortment of actions you can take - phone calls, postcards, planned protests, and more.
Now!! Free Tax Preparation Assistance
The College of the Desert is offering free tax preparation assistance through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program.
Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are prioritized.
Individuals with an income of $75,000 a year or less can benefit from these services.
Where: COD Indio Campus, Room 206
Times: Now thru April 12 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Where: Palm Desert Campus in South Annex 3
Times: Fridays thru April 11 from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Tax documents, ID and Social Security card or ITIN card are required to complete tax preparation.
These services are made possible by a $10,000 grant awarded to COD by the Foundation for California Community Colleges. The purpose of the grant is to help low-income working Californians file their taxes and claim any available Young Child Tax Credit (YCTC).
Appointments can be made through the event registration.
For additional information, please contact 760.862.1319.
You can also contact our COD Trustee Mary Jane Sanchez-Fulton
PH: 760.303-1718
Email:msanchez@collegeofthedesert.edu
Current News and Events
SCSH Democrats Were There!
April 6th Bosworth Awards
We honored our member, Alice Moran, for her tenacious neighborhood canvassing during the months before the 2024 election and her willingness to take on new projects. In addition, she is our club’s secretary, supplying us with minutes for our general and executive meetings. Thank you, Alice!
Hands Off! Protest Palm Springs, April 5th
Hands Off! Protest Rancho Mirage, April 5th
Another Sunday at the Tesla Dealership!
SHOUT OUT! to Tomas Oliva for informing us of the issues he fought for, especially the need to maintain accessible, quality healthcare services for city residents, during his tenure on the City Council of El Centro at our March 20th General Meeting.
BIANCO MUST GO! Protest at Agua Caliente
International Woman's Day Rally in Palm Springs
Thanks Received from RCDP for SCSH Democratic Club 2024 Efforts
Dear Tari & the Democrats of Sun City Shadow Hills,
On behalf of the Riverside County Democratic Party’s Political Action Committee, I want to extend my heartfelt thanks for your exceptional dedication and hard work as a Neighborhood Leader during the 2024 election cycle. Your efforts were critical to our success, and we are deeply grateful for your commitment to our shared goals.
We’ve accomplished a lot, but there is still much to be done:
Nationwide voter turnout was down by 2.9%.
California voter turnout saw a decrease of 11.3%.
In areas of Riverside County where we did not have a Neighborhood Leader, Democratic turnout was only 67%.
But here’s the good news — in the neighborhoods where we had a Neighborhood Leader (like you!), Democratic turnout soared to an impressive 82.96% in the November 2024 election!
Your leadership had a direct and powerful impact, and I want to highlight how your efforts contributed to our success:
Indio Democratic turnout: 65.58%
Sun City Shadow Hills Democratic turnout: 94.32%
Your efforts directly helped elect Elizabeth Tucker as Superior Court Judge in Riverside County and Dr. Raul Ruiz to Congress.
This is the kind of power we can continue to build together, and we need your continued leadership as we face the challenges ahead. The stakes have never been higher as we work to combat Project 2025 and push back against the Trump administration’s agenda. Together, we will not only defend our values, but we will strengthen our Democratic network and create lasting change for Riverside County.
Thank you again for everything you’ve done — and for everything we will accomplish together in the future. We look forward to seeing you at one of our upcoming meetings and continuing this important work.
Together, we rise.
Michele Singleton
Political Action Committee Chair
RCDP
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