September 22, 2025 | 5:30 PM

WeCare's Stayin' Alive Gala

Date : September 22nd 2025

Location : 7 Vines Winery | 101 Co Rd 96, Dellwood, MN 55110

Thank You To Our Sponsors!

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WeCare Gala Fundraiser Event

Monday, September 22nd, 2025 

5:30pm - 9:30pm

Agenda

Silent auction starting 9/17 offering over 25 items to bid on!

Thank you for joining us at WeCare’s Stayin’ Alive Gala to enjoy an evening of entertainment, community and funding our mission!

5:30 -7pm Welcome and enjoy the beautiful grounds of 7 Vines Vineyard       
Indulge in a glass of Cuvee and passed apps
Take a mini winery tour
Partake in professional dance lessons, including salsa, line, and swing, led by Soul Ballroom.
Create memories in the photo booth
Shop the silent auction
 

7-8pm Program emceed by Karla Hult from Kare 11
Hear from our founder Christa Rymal and Dr Michelle Chestovich
Dine on delicious food from Donatelli’s
Enjoy wine, cocktails and beverages

7:45pm Silent auction closes

8pm Live auction, Fund a Need with Karen Sorbo

9-9:30pm Closing, silent and live auction item pick up

Gala Experiences & Presenters

7 Vines Tour

7 Vines | Mini Wine Tours

Guests will have the opportunity to enjoy a mini winery tour of the beautiful 7 Vines Vineyard, known for its award winning wines and picturesque setting

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Professional Dance Lessons

Guests can take part in lively dance lessons —line, swing, and salsa —taught by the professional instructors of Soul Ballroom.

 

Karla Hult | Kare 11

Karla Hult

The event will be expertly emceed by Karla Hult from Kare 11, who will guide us through an evening filled with inspiration and fun.

Karen Sorbo

Karen Sorbo

The highly acclaimed Karen Sorbo will host a live auction with exclusive items

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Dr. Michelle Chestovich

Dr. Michelle Chestovich is a family physician, certified life coach, and podcaster based in Saint Paul, Minnesota

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Become A Gala Sponsor

We are seeking a variety of sponsors, as well as silent auction items as part of our fundraising efforts. We anticipate 175+ people in attendance. If interested, please fill out our form or contact us at,

Contact@wecarenonprofitfoundation.org

Gala Details

Ticket Information
Purchase a table or a Single Ticket

 

Single Tickets An evening full of fun, inspiration and philanthropy. Ticket includes dinner, auction and presentation. Optional add-ons include professional dance lessons and a mini wine tour, (limited availability)

Purchase a table for you + 9 others. Table tickets include dinner, auction and presentation as well as tickets for professional dance lesson with the owners of Soul Ballroom.

 

Ticket Add-Ons  

$20 Professional Dance Lessons by Soul Ballroom. Lessons include Line, Salsa & Swing

$15- 7 Vines Mini Wine Tour (limited availability)

For this gala, guests can expect "Winery Chic" attire—dressy but not overly formal. Think  dresses or stylish separates for women, and sport coats or dress shirts with slacks for men—polished yet relaxed, perfect for a fall evening at the vineyard. 

Our Silent Auction will go live on 9/17 with over 25 items to bid on!

Our Live Auction will feature 8 incredible items!

Stay tuned for information regarding our Raffle Prize.