January is the month for dreaming and planning. It’s the month for making resolutions for change. It’s the start of a new year where anything is possible. As members of the Flower Mound Area Democrats, we dream of a brighter and bluer future, we have plans to get us there, and we hope you will resolve to join us and become more engaged and active so that together we can make these dreams come true. In this new year, we’ve got our public schools to save & support, Democratic candidates to help get elected, and a Republican-controlled state and national government to keep in check to keep the worst from happening. We need each other to do all this and more. We need community — which is why we have created more opportunities to come together and get to know each other better so we can support & encourage one another. And we need you. So mark your calendars and make your plans to join us.
Sophisticated Donkeys Book Club
When: Sunday, January 12th, 4:00 – 6:00 pm
Where: Gabriela & Sofia’s Tex Mex, 930 Parker Square, Flower Mound, TX 75028
What: Join your fellow Dems as they discuss our next good read, “Bowling Alone” by Robert Putnam (updated 2020 version) while enjoying some delicious Tex-Mex. Consider joining this private Facebook group (3) Sophisticated Donkey Book & Ideas Society | Facebook for more information and discussion.
FMAD January Kick-Off Club Meeting
When: January 15th, 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Where: One Way Driving School 1720 S. Edmonds Ln., Lewisville, TX, 75067 ***Our newish meeting space is down the stairs, not up the ramp. Small signs with FMAD on it are strategically placed just prior to the meeting to help you along ***
What: Join us for our first club meeting of 2025. Georgiana Bustos, Stephanie Draper, Dale Frey, and Ernest Lineberger will be informing us about the importance of supporting public education, exactly how we can put pressure on our state legislature/state representatives,to increase funding for our public schools and remove Bible-based lessons from the new “Blue Bonnet Curriculum,” They will also talk with us about ways we can get involved locally and work with our school board and Town Council to protect and support our local public schools.
FMAD Breakfast Club
When: Saturday, January 18th, 9:00 am – 10:30 am
Where: Texas Star Cafe 1901 Long Prairie Rd, Flower Mound, TX 75022
What: Come eat breakfast and socialize with your fellow Democrats. Look for a long table of fellow Democrats drinking coffee and ordering up all the breakfast goodies.
***New*** FMAD Game Night
When: Saturday, January 18th, 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Where: Home of Christi Sullivan Brown, 525 Pinebluff Dr., Lewisville, TX.
What: Come play games and socialize with your local, fun-loving, Democrats. Christi has an extensive collection of games, but feel free to bring your favorite. There will be some snacks & soft drinks and a limited bar. Feel free to bring something to share. Let’s have some fun!
Look Ahead…
First Fridays Happy Hour
When: Friday, February 7th, 5:00 – 7:00 pm
Where: Guitars & Growlers location
What: Come start the year off right by joining your like-minded fellow Dems for a few pints, some good eats, and good times. It’s always a good time. Come get connected! The food is good and the beer selection is fabulous. You can check out their menu here. Guitars & Growlers Menu
Moving forward together.
The FMAD Leadership Team
***A Quick Word on Venue Etiquette***
We are always grateful to the venues that are willing to host us for our gatherings. Out of appreciation for their willingness to host and accommodate us and out of respect to the waitstaff who work hard to serve us, let’s make sure each of us are 1) Being extra-patient with and respectful of waitstaff who are waiting upon a sometimes extra-large group of us. 2) Paying not just our tab but tipping extra (20% is reasonable, customary, and highly recommended).
We are the Flower Mound Area Democrats. Showing our appreciation and respect for the venues that host us and the service workers that serve us in these spaces is not just about ensuring our image in the community is a positive one, it’s simply the right thing to do.
Flower Mound Area Democrats 