RPSCA aims to bring community together

River Park South

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This article was published 01/05/2024 (718 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.

It is a deep-rooted desire to foster a sense of belonging that has motived a group of River Park South residents to revive the River Park South Community Association (RPSCA). With a goal of connecting and building community, RPS is truly fortunate to have some committed and passionate citizens who are equally event planners and advocates, willing to donate their time and talents to better our thriving corner of Winnipeg.

The volunteer board is made up of president Saumik Gupta; chair and secretary Laura Sulymosi; events director Tara Boissoneault; and sponsorship directors Indrima Munshi and Courtney Welch. Together they are an energetic and dynamic group drawn from all parts of RPS, offering diverse and varied complement of expertise, experience and talent — and all pulling in the same direction toward community cohesion.

Take a look at what we can look forward to this year:

• The first RPS Health, Wellness, Beauty and Crafters Show, May 11 at Dakota Community Centre;

• A community garage sale, June 8 and 9;

• Canada Day celebration, July 1 at Burland Park;

• A garden show, July 20 and 21 (pending community participation);

• A Halloween costume and pumpkin-carving contest, Oct. 24 to 31 (virtual).

The RPSCA board is on a mission to make a real difference in our neighbourhood, whether it’s advocacy on important issues with organizations or elected partners, organizing events that bring community together, or finding ways for us to support one another when the need arises. Its recent annual general meeting at Louis Riel Library sparked lots of conversation and it was very apparent that there is no shortage of ideas on how to do all of it and more.

Participating in this work, steered by our neighbourhood leaders and those who they motivate to join them, is beneficial in a variety of ways. We get to meet and know people, we contribute, we grow, and we learn; and all of it is done altruistically and without expectation. I for one am grateful for the time and efforts of this small but mighty group. But they can’t do it alone.

If you want to learn more, and volunteer your time and talent, you can find them on Facebook, @ rpscommunity, or connect by e-mailing riverparksouthassociation@gmail.com

Individuals, families, groups and businesses can also show support by sponsoring their efforts financially (you’d be joining a growing list of folks).