Worried About Social Security & Medicaid?
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Date & Time
Sat, May 31 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Address (map)
1120 West Ocean Ave, Lompoc
Venue (website)
Dick DeWees Community Center
Call to Action: Lompoc Forum Highlights Threats to Senior Social Safety Net
Lompoc, CA —Lompoc Indivisible invites the community to a timely and urgent forum focused on protecting the senior social safety net from proposed cuts in the federal budget. The event will educate attendees on what’s at stake for Social Security, Medicaid, and nutrition programs—and how to take action to defend them.
WHEN: Saturday, May 31, 2025
TIME: 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
WHERE: Dick DeWees Community and Senior Center, 1120 W. Ocean Ave., Lompoc
The forum will be led by legendary entertainer Jon “Bowzer” Bauman, best known for his powerful bass voice in the nostalgic musical group Sha Na Na. Jon, the current President of Social Security Works PAC, has become a leading voice in the national movement to protect and expand benefits for older Americans. It would be disappointing to be in the same room with Jon and not hear him sing, too, so get ready for a musical and cultural flashback—he’ll share his music, live!
“During this unprecedented time of uncertainty related to potential cuts in the federal budget to senior services and benefits, every senior needs to be informed and ready to take action,” said John McReynolds, 81, a member of Lompoc Indivisible and Valley of the Flowers United Church of Christ, whose idea it was to create this event.
Local service organizations will also be on hand to share resources available to seniors in the Lompoc Valley. Attendees are encouraged to bring nonperishable food donations for the Lompoc Food Pantry as America’s food safety net is also facing steep cuts, and a decrease in American-grown food allocations from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
According to Tracy Van Wie, organizer with Lompoc Indivisible, “This forum is about empowerment.” The Trump administration’s proposed budget includes drastic cuts to programs our seniors have earned. This is an opportunity to learn what’s really in the budget—and what you can do to stop it.”
About Social Security Works PAC:
Social Security Works PAC advocates for the protection and expansion of Social Security and Medicaid, and for the economic security and dignity of all Americans in retirement. Learn more at www.socialsecurityworks.org.
About Lompoc Indivisible:
Lompoc Indivisible is a grassroots organization committed to civic engagement, social justice, and protecting the rights of all people through community education and action.
