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A Night in Old Vegas: A Golden Era Gala

The Details

Thursday, October 9th, 2025
6:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Witte Museum Mays Family Center
3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX

Join Us for an Out-of-this-World Celebration: 53 Years of Compassionate Healthcare!

This year, we’re over the moon to celebrate 53 stellar years of unwavering service to our community. From our humble beginnings in 1972 to now, CommuniCare has been a guiding star, illuminating the path to accessible, compassionate healthcare for all in South-Central Texas. Join us as we launch into a night of cosmic wonder at our “Across the Universe: A Celestial Gala,” hosted by the CommuniCare Health Foundation.

All proceeds from this interstellar evening will support the vital programs offered at CommuniCare, a 501(c)(3) non-profit community health center system. CommuniCare provides a galaxy of services, including adult medicine, pediatrics, women’s health, dental care, behavioral health, and specialty care, to thousands of uninsured and underinsured residents across Bexar, Hays, and Kendall counties.

Your contributions are tax-deductible and will propel our mission forward, funding expansion initiatives that ensure our services reach even more individuals in need. Last year alone, we served 58,174 adults and 69,815 children through over 549,994 office visits. With your support, we can continue to make a universe of difference in the lives of those we serve.

So, put on your most dazzling attire and prepare for an evening that’s truly out of this world. Together, let’s chart a course for a brighter, healthier future!

Sponsorships for this event start at $3,500.

Individual tickets are available for $175 each.

After September 15th, 2025, individual tickets will increase to $200.

To reserve your sponsorship or for more information about this event, please contact Marisol Cortez at (210) 233-7080 | mcortez@communicaresa.org or Michelle Swisher at (210) 233-7082 | mswisher@communicaresa.org.

Silent Auction Information

Bid on some great packages and experiences!

Our Silent Auction will open at noon on Tuesday, October 7th, and close at 9:30 PM on Thursday, October 9th!

All winners will be notified via text message.

For winners who cannot attend the event, our Marketing Team will contact you to coordinate how best to receive your items.

What to Wear?

Cocktail Attire Inspired by the Cosmos:

Guests are encouraged to wear cocktail attire inspired by the wonder and beauty of the cosmos. Think shimmering stars, glowing moons, and the dazzling hues of distant nebulas. Feel free to interpret your zodiac sign through fashion and arrive as a personified version of your celestial identity!

Please note that jeans are not permitted. Need inspiration? Explore our Pinterest board for some truly stellar style ideas.✨

Event Agenda

Registration & Cocktail Hour

6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

We highly encourage guests to register online for seating information to avoid crowding at the event entrance. A link will be texted and/or emailed to guests before the event.

Dinner & Program

7:00 PM – 8:15 PM

After Party & Games

8:15 PM – 10:30 PM

Silent Auction Ends

9:30 PM

Casino Prize Winners Announced

10:30 PM

Parking Info

Valet parking will be available at the entrance of the Mays Family Center for $25. All major credit cards are accepted. Free parking is available in the Brackenridge Park Parking Garage on Avenue B with golf cart service.

CommuniCare Gala Sponsors

Our annual gala would not be possible without the generous support of our sponsors. Their contributions are crucial in helping CommuniCare continue to provide essential healthcare services to our community. Each company, organization, and individual listed below represents a partner dedicated to our mission.

To our sponsors: thank you for helping us chart a course for a brighter, healthier future!

Celestial Presenting Sponsors

University Health System and Community First Health Plans logo
Health Outcomes Center logo

Brilliant Supernova Sponsors

SCL 340B Care Powered by Script Care logo
Neenan Archistruction logo
Texas Liver Institute logo

Grand Galaxy Sponsors

Gordon Hartman Family Foundation logo
Ubeo Business Services logo
BioPlus Specialty Pharmacy logo

Cosmic Constellation Sponsors

Buchanan Group logo
Superior Healthplan logo

Luminous Moonbeam Sponsors

Forvis logo
Hallmark University logo
Spire Risk Management logo
Sunflower Bank logo
University of the Incarnate Word, School of Osteopathic Medicine logo
Quest Diagnostics logo

Dreaming Star-Gazer Sponsors