Bluestem Gala

Bluestem Communities invites you to support our mission in 2025 at this years Bluestem Gala. This annual event is a special evening that helps provide for the needs of our residents and participants. Doors open at 5:45 p.m. Event begins promptly at 6:30 p.m.

For more information, contact the Fund Advancement Office at 316-836-4879.

Winner’s choice vacation raffle:

Trip for two to either of two destinations. Raffle tickets are available for purchase with your RSVP, online in advance, or the night of the event.

$50 each or $100 for three tickets.

You must be present to win!

Trip Option #1: New York City Getaway

• Roundtrip flights from Wichita to La Guardia airport.
• Four nights at AC Hotel New York Times Square.
• Unlimited MetroCard for easy travel throughout the city.
• Choose your excursion:
  • Broadway show. Choose from The Lion King, Wicked, Mamma Mia, Hamilton, or Chicago.
  • Full-day guided city tour featuring George M. Cohan statue, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Rockefeller Center, Grand Central Station, Wall Street and the New York Stock Exchange, Federal Hall, Trump Tower, Staten Island ferry with views of the Brooklyn Bridge and Statue of Liberty, and the 9/11 Memorial.

Trip option #2: Sonoma, California Wine Country Escape

• Roundtrip flights from Wichita to Santa Rosa airport.
• Four nights at the charming Inn at Sonoma.
• Midsize car rental for the duration of your stay.
• Choose your excursion:
  • Sonoma Wine Ride guided group tour with tastings at world-class wineries.
  • Safari Adventure Tour exploring a wildlife preserve with exotic animals in a unique California setting.

Winner’s choice of the two trip options, each with a maximum value of $4,000. Trip cost varies depending on the season of travel. Winner will work with International Tours & Travel to book their travel arrangements.

WHEN: November 06, 2025 6:30 pm
WHERE: Meridian Center - Newton, KS