The 2026 Saint Mary’s Hospital Golf Invitational brought good energy to the green. It was a day of friendly competition on June 8 at Chippanee Country Club, bringing together 92 golfers, including Waterbury Mayor Paul Pernerewski and Chief of Staff Joe Geary, to support the Women and Infants Center at Saint Mary’s.

Trinity Health Of New England colleagues participate in the 2026 Golf Invitationsl.

Thanks to the generosity of participants and sponsors, the event raised more than $80,000 to enhance care for women and infants. Proceeds will support key initiatives, including the HUGS Infant Protection System, an important investment in safeguarding our youngest patients.

We extend our sincere appreciation to this year’s sponsors:

  • Lead Sponsor: Thrivent
  • Lunch, Dinner & Cart Sponsors: C.A. Construction, Inc.; Collins Medical Associates 2, P.C.; Naugatuck Valley Radiology; Post University; Sentinel U; Sterling Security Systems; Unitex Textile Rental Services; Champion Maintenance and Construction; CPE Electric; and The Harold Leever Regional Cancer Center
  • Many local businesses contributed raffle prizes, snacks and beverages.

Congratulations to our tournament winners:

  • 1st Place: Ian Manton, Jon Borkowski, Brady Borkowski, Holden Wisniewski
  • 2nd Place: Derrick Brown, Paul Prete, Mike Walton, Sean Gavin
  • 3rd Place: Frank Montiero, Jason Van Stone, Lucas Hopkins, Mark Casey
  • Longest Drive: Brian Zehander, Christina Bergeron
  • Closest to the Pin: Kurt Hassett, Lynnette Piombo

A heartfelt thank you goes out to our dedicated volunteers, golf committee members Lynnette Letsky-Piombo and Lysa Napoli, and the Chippanee Country Club team for their outstanding hospitality and for providing a beautiful setting for a memorable day.

Visit our website to see photos from the event: 2026 SMH Foundation Golf - https://sffoundation.smugmug.com/Gallery-2026-SMH-Golf

Submitted by Whitney Hubbs-Dionne, Senior Philanthropy Officer, Hartford Market, Trinity Health Of New England.

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