Hospital auxiliary to host dessert social on Tuesday

Warwick — The St. Anthony Community Hospital Auxiliary (SACHA) is extending a complimentary invitation to a festive evening event for members, not yet members, or anyone interested in learning more about the organization. On Tuesday, Aug. 21, SACHA will host its “Annual Dessert Social ” beginning at 7:30 p.m. Admission is free. The Greenbriar Room at Mount Alverno Center, 20 Grand Ave., is just a few blocks west of the hospital. Since the auxiliary usually meets once each month for lunch, the Board of Directors felt that many people, who may not be available at that time, would enjoy an opportunity to meet the members of the organization at an evening event. The invitation is open to all those who attend or support the organization’s fundraising events, as well as former or inactive members and anyone who might be interested in earning more about SACHA. SACHA boasts more than 120 members, both women and men, from all walks of life. The auxiliary sponsors several annual fundraisers including a musical fashion show, a progressive dinner and the traditional June “Under the Tent” Party at Hickory Hill Golf Course. Since its inception SACHA has raised and contributed hundreds of thousands of dollars to St. Anthony Community Hospital for special projects and for the purchase of specific equipment. Some of the organization’s recent donations, for example, include $25,000 in physical therapy equipment, $20,000 in orthosurgical instruments and a $14,400 fetal monitoring system. Anyone interested in attending the Annual Dessert Social is asked to Wendi Perez at 987-5677.