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Join us for the First Annual CASI Blitzen Bash

By Laura Kopp
CASI President/CEO

After 15 amazing years, CASI’s annual Holiday Hat Bash has been retired. Raising over $600,000 for area seniors, the Hat Bash will go down as one of the most beloved events ever hosted by CASI. That’s why, in 2024, we want to continue to give you the opportunity to help us “bash” barriers facing seniors this holiday season. The first annual Blitzen Bash will be held Thursday, November 21, 2024, 5:30 – 8:30 pm at CASI.  This fun and exciting follow-up to Hat Bash will continue to bring joy to those who attend while also raising money to serve those most in need in our community.

Through the Blitzen Bash, we will raise money and secure “helpers” for our Senior Secret Santa Program. The Senior Secret Santa Program is a gift giving program that ensures thousands of low-income seniors receive a gift during the holidays.  Often, this is their only gift and more often than not is an essential living item such as warm clothing, clean undergarments and personal care products such as soap and toilet paper.  CASI and our helpers provide over 1200 gifts each year.

Guests at the 2024 Blitzen Bash will enjoy delightful desserts from several of our senior living partner communities including Silver Crest Garner, Senior Star, Quartet, The Fountains and The Summit.  Royal Neighbors Chater 20226 will be serving appetizers throughout the evening and Great River Brewery will be with us as our beverage sponsor.  Wezz DeLaRosa Photography will be on site to capture a wonderful evening. We have some faithful returning sponsors for Blitzen Bash including DECCO, Necker’s Jewelers, Van Meter, Inc., Eye Surgeons Associates and Smart Automotive.

Starting on Monday, November 18 and ending at 8:00 pm at Blitzen Bash, thanks to many generous businesses and individuals, we will host an online silent auction for your holiday shopping fun. The auction will be found at www.CASIBlitzenBash.com.   And tickets are now on sale at that same site for $20 for a great night of fun, food and festivities. Order your tickets today!

Make plans to join us at Blitzen Bash and get the first choice of our Senior Secret Santa tags that directly support gift giving to seniors in QC.  All the fun will be highlighted by the holiday sounds of the Freddy Allen Quartet. Please make this one of your first holiday gatherings and come join us as we celebrate never growing up during the holiday season.  Help us “Bash” away senior needs this holiday season.

Laura L. Kopp, MS is President/CEO at CASI, located at 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA  52806. For information call (563) 386.7477 ext. 229 or email
info@CASIseniors.org.