Newsletter 12.23.2025: Happy Holidays from Indivisible Westminster!

Evee
Dec 23, 2025
4 min read

We’re closing out 2025 with warm weather here in Colorado. While it may not look much like the winter holidays outside, we hope you’re able to find some good holiday cheer and spirit.

Thanks to Jackie, who did all of the research to put it together.

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Thank You & Happy Holidays

I would like to applaud our awesome Indivisible Westminster members for your determination, coordination of protests, and networking to build a stronger team for success and community. Our team of folks who put out amazing video’s, social media messages, our newsletter and great clips that put a smile on our faces. And our team behind the scenes that kept us on track with our IT platforms, folks who donated money to help us be able to purchase items for our special events and who helped with buttons and other fun items to give out to our community. You all have helped make Indivisible Westminster a group that’s fun to be around, who looks out for our members and makes sure if they need a call or hug - we’re there.

So now that you’re poured your heart and soul into our successes, please take some time out to spend with your family, friends or get out into the great outdoors, since the forecast seems to be more Spring weather! You deserve this break and timeout. Please stay well, safe and happy, and we’ll see you next year.

Speaking of next year, what’s on our calendar, you may ask? Lots!

We’ll learn about canvasing, primaries, precincts and caucuses.
Out with old Gabe Evans and in with a democratic representative who will stand up to criminals and bullies.
Indivisible Westminster will be celebrating our 1-year anniversary. Save-the-date: February 4, 2026. Watch for updates in our January newsletter.
We will have more tabling opportunities at community farmers markets, the Westy Fest, the March No Kings 3 protest and other locations.
We are networking to bring you Confirmer/Rapid Response training, February 28, 2026, from 2-4 pm, in Arvada. More details will be provided in the January newsletter. Whether you choose to deploy to an ICE event or be a witness to an ICE takedown in Home Depot this education will help you help our Immigrations.
We will be hosting a State staff member who is going to share the processes for the integrity of our voting systems, how the process works and to assure our voters we’re in good hands.
And more group Indivisible picnics, networking, monthly coffee breaks, and town halls because we don’t want you to be bored!

2026 will also be a great year to become more active with a community that is safe, adventurous and outgoing. And for you introverts - please join us we’re looking out for you too.

Food Banks & Donations

With the price of groceries, outrageous utility bills and the expected surge in medical expenses please take time to donate to a food bank, They could greatly use your support and if you can donate - it feels good too. Please see the list of food banks below to consider. And thank you for your contributions.

Resources

You can donate or receive assistances from the following local resources:

Immigration Corner

Ahead of upcoming winter break travel and given recent increase in reported airport detentions, Just Futures Law is sharing two quick 2-page resources to support with travel planning:

5 Digital Security Tips for Protest and Travel | 5 Consejos de Seguridad Digital Para Protestas o Viajes. (in English + Spanish)
ICE Detention at Airports: What We Know, Best Practices, and Resources (in English)

Upcoming Training Opportunities

Save-the-date for CORRN Confirmer/Rapide Response training
- February 28, 2026, 2-4 pm in Arvada. Please keep an eye on Mobilize.us for this training and next month's newsletter with the link to sign up. This class is hard to get scheduled, so if you’re interested please plan on signing up. Class size is limited to 60 individuals, so sign up fast!
The Red Cross
City of Westminster Monthly Training ($65)

Stay Safe This Winter!

Are you ready for the winter season? While it’s been unseasonably warm, please considering going to Ready.gov to prepare for when the winter will inevitably hit. This site has great tips for preparedness for a disaster or winter snow storm. If you’re traveling, think through what to have in your car that could be prudent to your survival on a cold day or night.

Tis that time of year where we will be attending holiday events, many December birthday celebrations, Christmas programs and the dinners. And yes even December protests. Please be mindful of your safety as you travel about.

https://www.codot.gov/travel/winter-driving/tires

Mental Health

Congratulations! You’ve almost made it through the holidays. They can be good and/or stressful times - often a mixed bag. Here are some fun ideas to bring on good mental health into your life:

Watch a funny movie, your favorite sitcom or comedy show. I can highly recommend “It’s Complicated”.
Spend time with people that make you laugh and bring you joy. Even if they’re not funny, but make you happy to be around. Priceless.
Many of you may not admit it - but laugh at yourself. Even if its only you in the room!
Try something new like Laughing Yoga
Read a book by an author who is guaranteed to make you laugh. A good one for sure is Dave Barry Turns 40 by Dave Barry, Here for It, by R. Erick Thomas (on Jenna Bushes Best 10 of the Year) or one that a friend might suggest.
Deliberately bring in memories to the conversation that still makes you laugh

Below is a link to the Mayo Clinic who highly recommends laughter!

https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/in-depth/stress-relief/art-20044456