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November 1, 2025
Newsletter
Mission:
We are a community organization that
stimulates and promotes
democratic values.
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Calendar:
November 1: Rally
November 1: Social at Brindis
November 8: Program, Bill Bates - AI and Crypto
November 9: Trivia Afternoon Fun
November 13: Guys in Blue Lunch
November 14: Postcard Party
November 22: Program, Dr. Michael Butts,
Candidate for AZ Superintendent of Schools
November 27 & 28: Headquarters Closed
December 7: Annual Meeting and Holiday Dinner Party
December 12: Headquarters Holiday Open House 3-6 pm
December 22-January 4: Headquarters Closed
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Change for Change
Have some loose change? We'll have a collection bucket at each program meeting for your coins which will be used to augment our fundraising efforts. Help us keep our office open and support Democratic candidates!
| | | In case you missed it: The slides from Michael Bryan's excellent presentation on the effects of the "Big Beautiful Bill" on Arizona can be viewed HERE. | | |
LET’S GET SOCIAL!
Saturday, November 1, 1 pm
At Brindis
No Host
Buy a drink, a snack, or lunch and know you’re talking to a friendly group.
If you plan to attend, please RSVP by text to Judy at 616-808-1799 by Thursday before the social.
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Guys in Blue Lunch
Thursday, November 13, Noon
Arizona Family Restaurant in the Bar
80 W Esperanza Blvd.
Order off the menu
RSVP to George McGaughey georgemcgaughey1@gmail.com
Sponsored by Green Valley Democrats and the Democratic Club of Quail Creek
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Women in Blue Luncheon
No Luncheon in November
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Save the Date!
Annual Meeting and Holiday Dinner Party
Sunday, December 7, 4:00 - 7:00 pm
Community Performance and Art Center (CPAC)
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JANET T. CONNELL AWARD 2025
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
The award to be given annually in recognition of a woman:
- For her dedication, contribution, service and promotion of democratic principles; not limited to party politics
- Two awards will be given; one to a member of DCQC and one to a member of Green Valley Democrats
- Nomination Process and Qualifications:
- Nominations to be in writing, with the name and email address of the person submitting the nomination and the name and email address of the nominee
- A person can only submit one nomination
- Nominations can be submitted by men and women
- Nominations are limited to women who are members in good standing of either DCQC or Green Valley Democrats.
- The award is established to recognize a woman who has actively supported democratic ideals. This includes working for the Democratic Party, but can also include non-Party activities that reflect support for democracy in general; therefore, the submission is to include details as to why the person is being nominated, giving at least three (3) examples of their service.
Submissions to be emailed to: Lois Connell, hiloconn@yahoo.com. Deadline for submissions is November 16. The awardees will be announced at the Women in Blue (WIB) luncheon in December. A certificate of recognition will be presented to both women. Each will be invited to name a democratic cause or other organization of her choice to which $50. will be donated in her name. The organization must be in keeping with democratic ideals.
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Discussion Group
Join the Discussion Group each Wednesday, 10 - 11:30 am in Room 203 for open discussion on current events.
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Next Green Valley Rally
Saturday, November 1, 2025
9 - 10 am
Bring your signs and voices to protest the actions of this Administration. Signs will also be available for purchase at the SE corner.
Please remember:
- Do not engage with those attempting to disrupt or distract. Our goal is to always have peaceful protests.
- Be safe when crossing the street and watch for traffic which sometimes comes very close to the curb.
- Stay off the medians.
- Do NOT park in the Walgreen's lot--you may use the church's parking lot.
- Sunscreen, hats, water are essential.
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Bring non-perishable food items for the Sahuarita Food Bank!
There will be 4 volunteers with orange vests, one on each corner. If you see someone in distress ask one of the orange-vested volunteers to call for help.
We could also use some additional help on Saturdays – selling hats, shirts, signs, etc.
Meet us at Headquarters by 8:30am to load up our materials.
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Postcard Party
Friday, November 14th 2-4 pm
Room 203, Continental Plaza Shopping Center
We'll be sending postcards to the Republican Congressmen of Arizona:
Abraham Hamadeh, Eli Crane, Juan Ciscomani, and Paul Gosar.
(Andy Biggs and David Schweikert are running for Arizona Governor.)
Topic: Personal statements to "Open up the government with a vote to support healthcare for all Arizona." (This may change if Congress opens up the government.)
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SATURDAY CISCOMANI PROTESTS
1636 N. Swan Road
9 am every Saturday
Sponsored by LD18 Democrats
Join us to tell Ciscomani it’s time for him to get back to work, pass appropriations bills, and protect our healthcare. Tell him we’re tired of illegal ICE arrests, tariffs, and cuts to programs that provide jobs to Arizonans.
This is a peaceful protest. We do not engage with trolls. Remember your hat, sunscreen, water and a chair if you like.
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From LD18 Democrats:
CALL CONGRESSMAN CISCOMANI
Tell him to release SNAP contingency funds, go back to Washington, and open the government.
Tell him to support a budget deal that extends the ACA premium tax credits and stops Trump’s illegal budget cuts and impoundments. Tell him that instead of being on vacation, he and the House should be working on appropriations bills.
(520) 881-3588 • (202) 225-2542
| | ASLD intends to auction a 160-acre parcel to Hudbay. Take action today to stop the sale! | |
WE CARE for November:
Sopori Family Resource Center
We are collecting for the Sopori Family Resource Center. The center has recently been set up by the Sopori Elementary School in Amado to help the families of their students.
Their needs include:
Hygiene items of all kinds - soap, shampoo, toothpaste, feminine hygiene products, etc.
Disposable diapers, all sizes
Laundry detergent
Cleaning supplies
Bring your items to the wagon at Headquarters.
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Headquarters Holiday Hours
Closed Thursday, November 27 and Friday, November 28
Closed Monday, December 22 thru Friday, January 2, reopening Monday, January 5
| | Beginning November 1, new and renewed memberships will be valid until December 31, 2026. | | Paid for by the Green Valley Democrats Club. Not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee. | | | | |
