Lisa Shares: Why I Joined Washington Commons!

Lisa wins her first time playing Mexican Train! Game Night's prize is the camaraderie with friends old and new.

Aside from the prospect of playing Mexican Train at Game Night with my new neighbors, what drew me to WCC?

I was surprised how excited I felt about living in West Sacramento, because it’s a progressive city that cares for its diverse citizens. I’m impressed the City of West Sacramento elected an all female city council in 2023. "This is a group of leaders who are here because their heart and soul are in making West Sacramento a greater place to live," said Mayor Pro-Tem Quirina Orozco. 

Each time I visit West Sacramento, I feel very comfortable there. Even though our location is considered urban, our neighborhood has a quiet and friendly hometown feeling. It feels womb-like and safely tucked away from frenetic energy of Downtown Sacramento, but we can take a short walk over the Tower Bridge to connect with the action in Sacramento whenever we want a dose of that energy.​

​I’m excited to be close to many mass transit options that are a short walk or drive away which will provide easy access to beautiful nature locales in the Sierra Mountains, Tahoe, and the Bay Area.

​Speaking as a gerontologist, the study of aging, I know how important it is to have a wide variety of quality medical care, fun activities, and exercise options close by. Research has proven that having strong social connections helps people thrive in body, mind, and spirit, and I've already experienced these benefits being a part of the WCC community for five years. At a deep level, WCC has enhanced my life beyond my wildest dreams.