In this newsletter, WSRA announces the launch of its dazzling new website and calls for volunteers to monitor its ongoing operations. Resident Keiko Honda provides a striking meditation on living in West Southlands. Also, a contest for a WSRA logo design is unveiled.

Message From WSRA Co-Chairs

Hello West Southlands residents,

We are very happy to inform you that we have launched our new WSRA website  - www.wsouthlands.org - on a trial basis for you to browse and let us know your thoughts, concerns and opinions. We will discuss these opinions at our directors meeting in February. 

The website expresses our very unique neighbourhood, with green spaces and wildlife. We think it is visually beautiful. Let us know what you think at wsouthlands300@gmail.com.

We are now looking for volunteers - students, any residents with an interest in our community - to monitor and update the website when necessary. Send an email to wsouthlands300@gmail.com if you would like to join our dedicated crew of West Southlands residents.

A big shout-out to West Southlands resident Keiko Honda for designing our website. We’d like to acknowledge our resident photographer Steve Hodder for his wonderful photos displayed throughout the site. Also, we would like to thank director Robert Matas for creating the content for the site. 

We wish you all a very healthy and happy holiday season.

Linda Jinks and Mary Tataryn

Co-Chairs West Southlands Residents Association.

Volunteer Opportunities

The website offers a vast array of information about West Southlands, including stunningly beautiful  photography,  astonishing artwork and even an invaluable list of contacts for emergencies.

The web developers are now looking o pass on the site to other community members. Students, retirees, active professionals: Are you looking for opportunities to volunteer for a dynamic community group dedicated to enhancing the neighbourhood you live in? If so, we would be thrilled to meet you.  

WSRA is currently seeking volunteers for the following positions: 

• Media coordinator - Managing the WSRA website and social media posts.
• Researcher/ writer - Writing articles for the newsletter on climate resilience, biodiversity, and just about any other issue aligned with the interests of the West Southlands community.

Contact: wsouthlands300@gmail.com

Happy Holidays

WSRA gratefully acknowledges that we are on the unceded

ancestral territory of the Musqueam people.