‘Cause for Applause’ set for May 15

Hadassah Rhode Island’s Third Annual “Merry Drench: A Cause for Applause,” will be held on Sunday, May 15, at 2 p.m.

“A Cause for Applause” celebrates the life of Meredith “Merry” Drench, former president of Hadassah Rhode Island. Merry, who lost her battle with cancer in 2013, was an author and lecturer on the subjects of physical therapy and behavioral sciences. Since Merry loved musical theater, it is only fitting that the fundraiser involve a musical performance.

This year, the production will be Cole Porter’s “Anything Goes,” a classic musical with an amusing plot that takes place onboard a ship. The fundraiser-musical event will take place at Ocean State Theatre, in Warwick.

The fundraiser’s chair and co-chair are two of Merry’s friends and former colleagues, Monika Curnett and Barbara Portney. For tickets or more information, call Monika Curnett at 401-941-4495. Tickets are limited and may not be available after April 15.