Yappy Hour 2026
Sunday, July 19, 2026 · 5:00–7:00 PM
“Beaulieu” – Residence of Mrs. Alfred S. Wilsey
614 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI
The Potter League for Animals cordially invites you to a summer soirée.
Set on the lawn of the historic “Beaulieu” estate, Yappy Hour offers an elegant evening of refreshing cocktails, seasonal hors d’oeuvres, live music, and meaningful moments in support of the animals in our care and the mission we share.
This is an outdoor, cocktail-style gathering with limited capacity.
To be part of the celebration, please visit yappyhourforanimals.org.
Yappy Hour Committee Co-Chairs
Dory Benson Andrea Breyer Katie Hamilton Gewirz Amy Harden Elizabeth McMillen Sue Petrovas Mary Van Pelt AnaPaula Watson
Best in Show
Eaddo & Peter Kiernan Kim & Jerry Kirby Edith McBean Christine & Steve Schwarzman Happy van Beuren Dede Wilsey
Community Guardian
Dory & Dan Benson Barbara & Duncan Chapman Katie & Steven Gewirz Anne & Matt Hamilton John Peixinho Sue & George Petrovas Andrea van Beuren & Roger Kass Helene & Archie van Beuren Devils River Trust The Lola Ruth Giving Fund
Compassionate Companions
Holly Bannister & Douglas Newhouse Sherry & Jonathan Cronin Cleo & Michael Gewirz Barbara & Steve Glascock Ala & Ralph Isham P. Christopher Kelly Christina & Ben Macfarland Heather & Jamie Star Joan Tobin Mary & Guy Van Pelt AnaPaula & Mark Watson Sharon & Bill Wood Prince Karl F. & Teryn B. Weintz Foundation
Cat’s Meow
Amy & Tim Berkowitz Meg & Doug Braff Andrea & Bill Breyer Patrick Dolat & Robert Devine Leslie Grosvenor Laura & Miles Hamilton Samantha & Crawford Hamilton Ellie & Gray Hamilton Suzi & Sam Hamilton Amy & Paul Harden Stephanie McLennan Elizabeth & Earl McMillen Kelly & Jack Murphy Marni & Oliver Parker
Interested in Supporting the Event?
Leadership giving and underwriting opportunities are available for those who wish to help make Yappy Hour a truly extraordinary evening. To learn more about the event, visit yappyhourforanimals.org, or to discuss leadership giving opportunities, please contact our Development Team at development@potterleague.org or 401.846.0592.
We look forward to sharing this memorable evening with you, all in the name of our furry friends!
