Ladies Night
Thursday, October 23
5:30 - 7:30pm
Learn to Play Sessions
Pilates + Yoga Mash-up Chair Massage Sugar Waxing Demos
Vitamin B Shots Bites from
The Kitchen Table and Cash Bar
Meet the women owners of these local businesses, focused on your health and wellbeing. Take advantage of Ladies Night special offerings!
Fun, social atmosphere.
Paddle rental on us. Yoga mat provided, if needed.
Let's go girls, register today and be part of the fun!
Enjoy over 20 of Newport’s best Restaurants, Vineyards and Eateries
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2025
NEWPORT MARRIOTT HOTEL & SPA 5:30 - 8:00 PM
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Chamber members use code BIZ25 for 15% off your ticket
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The Newport County YMCA’s
UNCORKING THE POSSIBILITIES
Food, Wine, Mocktails, & Beer Tasting
@ Newport Vineyards
Thursday, November 6, 2025
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Ticket: $125
VIP Reception from 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
VIP Ticket: $200 with performances by Lois Vaughan Music
Purchase tickets at: newportymca.org/upcoming-event
*Proceeds
21+ event, Drink Responsibly
Please use a DD, Uber, or Lyft
Presenting Sponsor
Beverage Sponsor
Alyson F. Novick, Director of Development
Monday, October 20, 2025 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Honoring those whose outstanding commitment to the Center most embodies the ideals of Dr. King
Last year, thanks to generous support from across Newport County, the MLK Center provided gifts for 1,327 kids in Santa’s Workshop and provided the ingredients for a holiday meal for 2,435 people at Thanksgiving and for 2,775 people at Christmas.
To learn more, visit www.mlkccenter.org/holiday-help. The webpage also lists opportunities for individuals, businesses, and organizations to show their generosity by holding toy drives, volunteering, donating new unwrapped toys and gift cards, and more.
*Newport, Middletown,
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FIND YOUR AQUATIC PATH
PROGRAM: BEST FOR: FEATURES/BENEFITS:
SWIM ACADEMY
SWIM TEAM WATER POLO CLUB
Beginners, ages 6 months + Small groups, certified instructors, water safety focus
Intermediate/ advanced swimmers
Ages 8+, ready for a new challenge
Structured training, meets, skilled coaching
Fun team sport, cross-training, ball-handling skills
OUR MISSION & PHILOSOPHY
• “Stronger Together” – Success through Teamwork and Technique
• Positive, safe, and healthy environment
• Expert coaches with club, high school, and NCAA experience
• Growth in and out of the pool—leadership, confidence, and respect
READY TO DIVE IN?
CONNECT WITH KINGFISH RI
Website: kingfishri.org
Email: info@kingfishri.org
Phone: (401) 555-1234
• Contact us for current schedules, tryout dates, and registration info
• Free trial available! Sample Swim Academy, Swim Team, or Water Polo
• Attend an open house or trial practice, bring your friends!
• Welcoming swimmers of all levels, newcomers always encouraged
• Join our aquatics family—at any age, at any stage, at any of our three sites!
HEAR FROM OUR
FAMILIES:
“Kingfish RI helped my swimmer grow in confidence and skills—we love the supportive coaches!”
“The water polo program gives my child teamwork and fun after swimming. So glad
athletes, and friends. Discover your path today!
WHY JOIN KINGFISH RI?
• Join Rhode Island’s premier aquatics community!
• Choose from competitive swim team, swim academy lessons, and water polo.
• A welcoming environment at three leading facilities—find your aquatic
• Multiple aquatics pathways for all ages and skill levels
• Emphasis on safety (Safe Sport, athlete protection policies)
• Build lasting friendships and team spirit
• Flexible programs—you choose the right fit
• Each site features beautiful, wellequipped pools and a supportive community
• Consistent, year-round training and events
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23, 6-8pm
as we honor our Noreen Stonor Drexel Education Award grant recipients and Newport Public School partners in education + honorees:
Partner in Education: Team Fame
Friend of Education: Ruth Barge Thumbtzen
Unsung Hero: Bike Newport
Teacher of the Year: Sybil Grayko www.npef-ri.org
and
“Everything is energy and that’s all there is to it. Match the frequency of the reality you want and you cannot help but get that reality. This is not philosophy. This is physics.”
~ A l b e r t E i n s t e i n
JOin MiddletOwn in CeleBrating the 250th anniversary Of aMeriCan independenCe in 2026
The Middletown 250 Commission encourages you to consider ways you can celebrate the occasion by offering products, menus, events and decorations incorporating the 250th theme throughout 2026.
∗ The RI 250 Logo can be used – free of charge! – on labels, menus, merchandise, posters, decorations, etc.
∗ Join in the patriotic fun and take advantage of this unique opportunity to increase sales, membership and customers
∗ Simply sign the Logo Agreement on the reverse and send it to the RI 250 Commission at rhodeisland250.org
For further information please contact the Middletown 250 Commission at middletownri250@gmail.com JOin the CeleBratiOn Of aMeriCa’s 250th in 2026!
Rhode Island 250 “Semiquincentennial” (250th) RI250Commission State House, Room 218, Providence, RI 02903
Phone: 401-222-2357 | Fax: 401-222-1356 | RI250@sos.ri.gov | www.sos.ri.gov
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RHODE ISLAND COMPASSION INSPIRES GLOBAL IMPACT
Education Focus Volunteerism Here & Abroad Indigenous Agenda Sustainable Change
In South Africa, we provide individuals and institutions in underserved regions with the academic resources needed to ensure educational and career opportunities that will promote just, civil, and hopeful societies.
SOME WAYS TO HELP
Purchase a school uniform to send a child to school.
Buy a solar lantern for students without electricity
Donate a new/used Apple phone, iPad, or laptop. Join our Education Sponsorship Team for $1.15/day.
858 West Main Road
Middletown, RI 02842
Immediate Release
401.619.1754
chunter@peoplescu.com
People’s Credit Union Leads 2nd Annual Day of Purpose
Employees donate time and talent to raise awareness of homelessness across Rhode Island
MIDDLETOWN, RI (September 24, 2025): To support those facing housing insecurity and homelessness in Rhode Island, People’s Credit Union recently partnered with twelve nonprofit organizations across the state for their 2nd annual Day of Purpose. All People’s branches, including the Member Service Center, were closed on Thursday, September 18th, for employees to volunteer over 500 hours of their time.
Employees also held a clothing drive where over 400 pounds of women’s, men’s and children’s clothing were collected.
“At People’s Credit Union, being a catalyst for positive change means using our resources and expertise to make a meaningful difference,” said Sean Daly, Head of People’s Credit Union. “At our second annual Day of Purpose, our team members once again put purpose into action, collaborating with community organizations that are helping fellow Rhode Islanders who face the struggle of housing insecurity every day.”
“We were delighted to be a partner site again this year for People’s Credit Union’s second Day of Purpose,” said Heather Hole Strout, Executive Director of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center. “We‘re proud to stand with our friends at People’s in working to be catalysts for positive change in our community.”
“The MAE Organization for the Homeless was honored to partner with People’s Credit Union for their Day of Purpose. The energy and dedication of the volunteers made a real impact in helping us serve Rhode Islanders experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity. Collaborations like this remind us that when the community comes together, we can bring hope, dignity, and tangible support to our neighbors who need it most,” commented Tuni Schartner, Executive Director.
Partner organizations for People’s Credit Union’s 2025 Day of Purpose included: Child & Family, Middletown,Crossroads Rhode Island, Providence, East Bay Community Action Program, Warren & Newport, Haus of Codec, House of Hope CDC, Warwick, Lucy's Hearth Middletown, MAE Organization for the Homeless, Cranston, Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center (MLKCC), Newport, McKinney Shelter, Newport, and Newport Mental Health, Middletown, Thrive Behavioral Health, Providence & Warwick, and The Welcome House of South County, South Kingstown.
People's Credit Union Employees volunteering at their 2nd annual Day of Purpose.
858 West Main Road
Middletown, RI 02842
Immediate Release Contact: Courtney Hunter
PEOPLE’S CREDIT UNION NAMES KELLY MATTESON HEAD OF DEPOSIT SERVICES
Brings extensive customer service experience and a high level of analytical and process thinking skills
MIDDLETOWN, RI (July 16, 2025): People’s Credit Union has appointed Kelly Matteson as Head of Deposit Services. Reporting to the Head of Member Delivery & Marketing, she will oversee Deposit Services activities and processing, including the IRA program, the overdraft privilege program, and new deposit account opening and maintenance , as well as ATM/Debit cards, ACH settlement, remote/mobile check deposit and ATM balancing
“A veteran of Rhode Island community banking, Kelly is just the right leader for our deposit services team,” said Bill DeWitt, Head of Member Delivery & Marketing “We are always looking to improve how PCU operates and her fresh perspective and mix of branch, deposit operations and auditing experience will be a great asset in those efforts. ”
Ms. Matteson brings with her over 15 years of banking experience in increasingly responsible roles at Webster Bank, Washington Trust, and BankNewport. She began her career in retail banking, where she built a strong foundation in customer service and branch operations before transitioning into the areas of Deposit Operations and Audit. Most recently, she was at BankNewport, where she held several roles, including Assistant Branch Manager, Deposit Operations Supervisor, and Internal Auditor. Ms. Matteson is a graduate of Rhode Island College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology .
Kelly Matteson, Head of Deposit Services
858 West Main Road
Middletown, RI 02842
Immediate Release
Contact: Courtney Hunter 401.619.1754
chunter@peoplescu.com
PEOPLE’S CREDIT UNION PROMOTES CASSANDRA ANDERSON TO HEAD OF MIDDLETOWN BRANCH
Brings a Track Record of Driving Growth Through Strong Leadership and Member Service Skills
MIDDLETOWN, RI (August 14, 2025): People’s Credit Union announced the appointment of Cassandra Anderson as Head of Middletown Branch. Reporting to Terri Raymond, Head of Retail, Ms. Anderson will be responsible for the successful operation, leadership, and daily oversight of the credit union’s Middletown branch. In her new role, she will drive new member development while ensuring the delivery of an exceptional member experience by empowering the branch team through effective coaching, guidance, and mentorship.
“In her previous role as Head of Member Operations, Cassandra proved her commitment to ensuring both member satisfaction and high employee morale by fostering a motivated, collaborative environment,” said Terri Raymond, Head of Retail. “I know she will bring that same dedication and strategic skill set to leading the Middletown Branch to new levels of growth and success. ”
For 18 years, Ms. Anderson has held consistently more senior roles in the financial services industry, beginning as a Branch Assistant at Bank Five. She then moved to Branch Manager at Citizens Bank, Sales and Service Manager at First Citizens Federal Credit Union, and Loan Officer at Santander Bank before most recently holding the position of Head of Member Operations for the Middletown Branch at People’s Credit Union.
A graduate of Bristol Community College with an Associate’s Degree in Business Management, Ms. Anderson is also a Committee Member for Lucy’s Hearth’s Fall for Lucy’s Hearth annual fundraiser, helping local families find stable housing and prevent homelessness.
Cassandra Anderson, Head of Middletown Branch
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