About the Lorne Park Watercolours Residents' Association
Also know as the LPWRA
The LPWRA
The Lorne Park Watercolours Residents' Association was founded in 2005, with the inaugural meeting taking place in the gym of St. Luke School.
Our Mandate
Protect and promote the beauty, safety, and security of the Watercolours Residential Community (hereinafter, Watercolours)
Provide a forum for discussion of matters of concern to residents of Watercolours.
Improve the quality of life in Watercolours and for its residents; and
Protect and promote the mutual interests of the residents of Watercolours including, but not limited to, sponsoring and commenting on public laws and regulations affecting Watercolours and/or its residents including in the areas of zoning, city planning, access to education and services, security, traffic and roads and environment and related matters
The Executive
The Executive committee is comprised of the following positions accompanied by those currently holding them.
- President - Alex Ragozzino
- Vice-President - Leanne Swayze
- Chief Administration Officer - Lisa Defrancesco
- Treasurer - Michelle DeMarco
- Secretary - Sandra Edmonds
- Member-At-Large - Tricia Leone
Membership
The strength of our association comes from the pool of volunteers spearheading various committees, but more importantly it is our membership that provides us with the strength to protect and promote our community. Our association is your voice to our political leaders and neighbouring community. Consider joining so you can participate in making this a great community. Our membership committee's primary responsibility is to actively encourage all our neighbours to join for a nominal yearly fee.
So Why Join?
For only $20 per household per year enjoy peace of mind knowing you can be part of an organization looking out for the best interests of our Lorne Park Watercolours Community. Support the efforts of the Lorne Park Watercolours Resident’s Association to help protect, promote and improve our neighbourhood by joining or renewing your membership! Here are some of our activities and achievements:
TOGETHER WE HAVE A STRONG VOICE
• Successfully lobbied to restore school boundaries. Our students now have a choice to attend Lorne Park Secondary School.
• Prevented the installation of hydro poles in our community. Learn More
• Added our support to the opposition of the building of a new power plant whose emissions would have affected our air shed quality.
• Responsible for new custom street signs to enhance the look and branding of our community.
• Actively monitored and addressed incidents of vandalism.
• Ongoing beautification and environmental projects for our pond and parks.
• Liaison with local charities, such as Lakeshore Corridor Community Team (LCCT) and Compass Food Bank and Outreach Centre.
• Developed strong working relationships with our local politicians.
TOGETHER WE HAVE A LOT OF FUN
In the past, we've organized a variety of events!
• Summer BBQ with live music and lots of activities for families.
• Spring Egg Hunt and a visit from the Bunny for our young children.
• Winter Wonderland Festivities included. Horse and carriage rides, Tree lighting ceremony, and a visit from Santa.
• Griswald Award for best decorated holiday house.
• Spring-clean up day(s)
• Sponsored events and co-op to help our teens earn their high school community hours.
• Spring dinner at a local restaurant.
• Getting to know one another by volunteering or participating in association events.
• Working towards common goals for the betterment of our community.
TOGETHER WE CAN DO SO MUCH MORE
• Our efforts have already improved the beauty, safety, and value of our homes. The success of our residents’ association has established our Watercolours community as one of the more desired locations in Mississauga South.
• Our professional website and online newsletter keep our members updated with community events and concerns. For example, when the pandemic struck, we worked hard to keep you updated as COVID-19 protocols evolved.
• You have the opportunity to add your voice.... get involved, volunteer, and participate in the future of our community.
• Or, simply keep you abreast of the initiatives that will affect and benefit you as a homeowner.