Join Ashby Village's Elder Action group TODAY TUESDAY June 18 at 2 pm as Susan Driscoll, an activist and seasoned veteran of getting out the vote campaigns, provides a bird’s eye look at the election.

We'll also hear from Claire Murphy of Reclaim Our Vote, a non-partisan organization focusing on rural voters in southern states, people of color, primarily black voters.

Come tell us which organizations you are working with and what might be preventing you from helping.

Welcome and Status of Elder Action MA Morgan

Upcoming Elder Action Meetings   Julie Freestone

-       July Potpourri:  Updates on key issues and a love story about Ridwell

-       August:  Special guest:   How to counter misinformation about rigged elections:  Brown Miller Communications

-       September-November with Healthier Aging (Different days/times)

-       Sunset Celebration in December

What’s At Stake in the November Election?  Amy Gorman  

(Reminder: Ashby Village is a 501c3 organization and we do not discuss partisan politics)

-       Overview Susan Driscoll

-       Reclaim our Vote Claire Murphy

-       What Are You Doing and which organizations do you like to work with?

Announcements/Breaking News/New Issues

-       Leadership needed for Elder Action:  sunset date is approaching - December 31, 2024  MA Morgan

-       Senior Services Coalition:  Call to Action – call the governor to prevent harmful cuts to programs and services that older adults rely on.

-       Restore Oakland Care First, Jails Last:  June 24 Rally

         For questions, email Joy [email protected]

-       Keeping Coal out of Oakland Margaret Rossoff  [email protected]

-       Berkeley Commission on Aging Street Crime Prevention and Responses for the Elderly Wednesday, June 19, North Berkeley Senior Center1:30 –3:30 p.m.   Margot Smith

-       Berkeley Food Network tour June 26   Lynn Richards email  [email protected]

Free for All     Stay and Chat