WRS 50th Anniversary Gala

March 15, 2025 @ 5:00PM — 8:30PM Pacific Time (US & Canada) Add to Calendar

Friedman Event Center: 4676 Mayette Avenue Santa Rosa, CA 95405 Get Directions

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Generations of Change - Honoring 50 Years of Family and Community

Our evening celebrating 50 years of generational impact will include a reception, dinner, guest speakers, auction, and lively entertainment featuring recovery comedian, speaker, author Mark Lundholm.

5:00pm-6:00pm:

  • Mix and mingle while enjoying bites and beverages curated by Park Avenue Catering
    • Passed Bites:
      • Savory Cannoli with Whipped Ricotta, Artichoke Conserva
      • Chicken and Rock Shrimp Tsukune with Tara Glaze, Karashi-Kewpie Mustard
      • Golden Beet Poke with Black Sesame, Ponzu
      • Braised Short Rib Arancini with Pomegranate Drizzle
    • Craft Mocktails
    • Beer & Wine

6:00pm-8:30pm:

  • Fundraising Program Featuring WRS Executive Director, Diane Madrigal, Recovery Comedian, Mark Lundholm, and Auctioneer, Suzanne Krainock of Inspired Benefit Auctions!
  • Chef Ari Weiswasser and the Park Avenue Catering team, our extraordinary event catering partner, has curated a delectable menu for Women’s Recovery Services 50th Anniversary Gala
    • First Course
      • Bel Fiore Stracciatella Salad | Local Strawberries, Rose Pedals, Brown Butter Walnuts, Cardamom Salt, 15-yr Aged Balsamic, Casteline Olive Oil
      • Red Bird Bakery French Epi Bread
    • Entrée Course | To Be Pre-Selected Within Your RSVP:
      1. Grilled New York Au Poivre with Herbed Risotto Cakes, Haricot Verts, and a Green Peppercorn Sauce (GF)
      2. Roasted Branzino with Conserva of Preserved Lemon, Date, Castelveltrano Olive and Cippolini Onions, Fried Leeks, Herbed Risotto Cakes, and Sautéed Local Asparagus (GF)
      3. House Made Rigatoni "Cashew E Pepe" (VG) with King Trumpet Mushrooms, Snow Peas, Sunflower Sprouts, and Everything Spice
    • Family Style Petite Desserts
      • Blueberry Pastry Cream & Lemon Glaze Eclair
      • Lemon Curd Bar (GF)
      • Chocolate Brownie Bite (GF/VG)
        • Dessert will be served with Flying Goat Press Coffee + Tazo Tea

A big thank you to our sponsors!

Generations of Change Impact Patron
Victor & Karen Trione
Wings of Hope Ambassador
Park Avenue Catering
Empowerment Collaborator
Samantha Paull Planning & Consulting
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