Wood River Health kicked off our 50th Anniversary celebration on March 20 with an inspiring Founders Day Breakfast & Awards Ceremony at the Ocean House. Read our press release about the event, watch our compelling 50th Anniversary Video and view event photos on our Facebook page.

We have more exciting events in store for 2026 – and we hope that you will join us in celebrating this critical milestone in our history! 

To spotlight Wood River Health’s community partners at each of these events and throughout the year, we developed a 2026 Sponsor Benefits package, filled with impactful ways to promote partners! Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island has committed to serving as a Legacy Sponsor, and Professional Planning Group has pledged its support at the Jubilee level. 

Sponsorships include tickets to the following events. To learn more about investing in a sponsorship, please visit our Sponsorships page.

Ticket sales will be announced in our newsletter "To Your Health", on our Facebook page and on our website.

COMEDY NIGHT 
at THE GRANITE THEATRE

Thursday, June 18 at 7:00 PM
1 Granite Street, Westerly, RI
Join us for Funny 4 Funds and a 50/50 Raffle!
 

50TH ANNIVERSARY GALA 
at THE DUNES CLUB

Friday, September 18 at 6:00 PM
The Dunes Club
137 Boston Neck Road, Narragansett, RI
Live Music by Take it to the Bridge
Gourmet Meal
Silent Auction 
Wine Surprise Raffle
Raise the Paddle

BUSINESS AFTER HOURS 
at WOOD RIVER HEALTH

Hosted by the Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce
Tour our Facility, Learn About Wood River Health & Network with Peers
Beer, Wine & Small Plates Reception 
Wednesday, November 18 at 5:00 PM
823 Main Street, Hope Valley, RI 02823

Held monthly, Business After Hours take place at rotating Chamber member locations. They include food, beer and wine and raffle prizes. These events provide a perfect setting for making contacts and passing out business cards. Please visit the Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce to learn how to join the Chamber.

We thank the following individuals for supporting Wood River Health's 50th and our vision to ensure every member of our community experiences physical, emotional and social well-being.

50th ANNIVERSARY HONORARY COMMITTEE

Jane Hayward, Health and Human Services Consultant
Francis X. Hopkins, RN, MBA, CMPE, Former Board Chair, Wood River Health
Michael Lichtenstein, President, Lichtenstein Associates, Inc.
Sheila Litty, President & CEO, Ocean Community YMCA
Peter Marino, President & CEO, Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island
Lisa Menard-Manlove, MD, FAAFP, MHM, Family Medicine, Wood River Health 
Elena Nicolella, President & CEO, Rhode Island Health Center Association
Chuck Royce, Founder, Royce Investment Partners
Nicholas Stahl and Mojie Friel, Friends of Wood River Health
Patrick Vivier, MD, PhD, Dean, College of Health Sciences, University of RI
Karl Wadensten, President & CEO, VIBCO
Stephen White, President & CEO, Westerly Credit Union, Retired

50th ANNIVERSARY PLANNING COMMITTEE

Amy Babcock, Principal, St. Michael School
Sarah Channing, Development & Communications Director, Wood River Health
Amy Clark, Director of Training, Westerly Community Credit Union
Alison Croke, President & CEO, Wood River Health
Dan Fitzgerald, Executive Director, Wellbeing Collaborative
Dayna Mendolia, Marketing & Events Coordinator, Wood River Health
Ruth Morgan, MBA, Committee Chair & Board Member