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HINSDALE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
PRESENTS:
HELPING HANDS,
HELPING LIVES
DINNER & AUCTION
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2013
6:00 – 9:30 PM
TO BENEFIT
BRIDGE COMMUNITIES
AND
REBUILDING TOGETHER
The Night’s Events
Guest Registration
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Silent Auction
6:00 PM – 7:45 PM
Welcome
6:25 PM
Prayer
6:30 PM
Special Guests
6:35 PM
Dinner
6:40 PM – 7:30 PM
Live Auction
8:00 PM –9:00 PM
Check-Out
9:10 PM – 9:30 PM
THE SILENT AUCTION
AUCTION ITEM(S)
OPENING BID
PERSONAL CARE AND WEAR
A1 ZABLER DESIGN JEWELERS GIFT CERTIFICATE
$35.00
Want to be on the cutting edge? Diamond is so passé. The “hot” new form of carbon is graphene. You might
say that graphene is the new (carbon) black. But will your significant other appreciate a gift of graphene
jewelry? Don't risk it. Instead, use this $100.00 gift certificate, good toward the purchase of a single jewelry
item costing $200.00 or more. Let her choose her adornments herself. You’ll be safer. Redeem by October 5th,
2014.
Value: $100.00
Donated by: Zabler Design Jewelers
A2 SALON AND SPA SERVICE
$100.00
Hurry in to James Joseph Experience and get yourself buffed and polished with the help of these three gift
cards. Start with a Hydra Facial (with Janet); follow it with a hair cut (with Helen), and complete the
beautification trifecta with a manicure and pedicure (with Jen). You will be dazzling.
Unless – you make the mistake of confusing Helen and Janet, you end up with a Hydra hair cut, and everyone
assumes that you are Medusa and they flee in terror.
The gift cards expire on December 5th, 2013.
Value: $300.00
Donated by: James Joseph Experience
A3 KNIT SCARF
$10.00
Scarf knitted by Penny Ill, intended for woman, but there is no reason why a man would not look fetching
wearing it. “Different strokes for different folks”, quoth Sly Stone. Penny is a caring person, one of our beloved
Stephen Ministers, so this scarf conveys a message of tender, loving care.
Value: Priceless
Donated by: Penny Ill
A4 CHOKER NECKLACE
$70.00
Express your inner dominatrix in robustly elegant style with this choker necklace, made of turquoise-dyed
Italian leather, and decorated with fresh water pearls and silver finish buckles. We surrender, Mistress.
Value: $285.00
Donated by: Nicho Niche
A5 WOMAN'S GIFT BASKET WITH MASSAGES
$95.00
This cornucopia consists of a Massage Luxe gift card for three 1-hour massages, Godiva Truffles, 2 containers
of TAZO teas, packet of Starbucks Ready Brew pumpkin spice coffee, a Yankee Candle, 2 bottles of water, and
more. You will be relaxed, delighted, calmed, agitated, illuminated, hydrated; everything a woman desires.
Value: $300.00
Donated by: Beth Clawson
A6 VICTORIA'S SECRET EXPOSED
$50.00
In olden days a glimpse of stocking was thought of as something shocking, now, heaven knows, everything
goes – on the outside. Get the most alluring outerwear underwear at Victoria's Secret, Oakbrook Center. Use
this gift card, good for 30% off any purchase up to $500.
Value: $150.00
Donated by: Victoria's Secret, Oakbrook Center
A7 CLASSIC AMERICAN STYLE REIMAGINED
$35.00
Fancy yourself dressed in bold colors and signature patterns/prints? Strike a pose. Explore a world of classic
American style reimagined with contemporary flair at J. McLaughlin. Use this $100 gift card to make a down
payment toward enhancing your wardrobe with clothing of fine quality and superior craftsmanship.
Value: $100.00
Donated by: J. McLaughlin
A8 HOMEMADE BABY QUILT
$125.00
Orange, brown and white pinwheel block quilt, 39'' x 39''. 100% cotton, with cotton batting. It was machine
pieced by our own Joan Chao of HUMC, and hand quilted by Mary Miller, an Amish quilter from Middlebury,
Indiana.
Joan's quilts have been displayed in numerous quilt shows. Her quilt “Starburst” appears in the American
Quilter's Society Quilt Art Engagement Calendar 2014.
Value: $450.00
Donated by: Joan Chao
A9 WOMAN'S GIFT BASKET WITH PEDICURE
$25.00
This basket contains a gift certificate for a pedicure, a Blessing bracelet, and a candle. Nothing holds a candle to
the deep satisfaction you get from having your tootsies treated like royalty. Those little piggies cry “Wee, wee,
wee, wee” all the way home. It is surely one of the blessings in your life that you will acknowledge when you
wear the bracelet.
Value: $75.00
Donated by: Sandy Usher
A10 JEWELRY AND SHOPPING
$30.00
You will receive a bracelet and a pair of earrings from Alixandra Collections, as well as a gift card for $50.00
for additional shopping for fashionable merchandise at Von Maur.
Do you see yourself on the cover of Vogue? Good Housekeeping? Popular Mechanics?
Value: $90.00
Donated by: Alixandra Collections and Marge Kaczmarek
A11 TURQUOISE SCARF AND BRACELET
$20.00
This delicate turquoise scarf (inlaid with silver threads) and metal link bracelet are so becoming on you. You
now have the accessories to give you that breezy, vibrant look as you leave for your casual evening outing.
Of course, you must remember to put on your clothes and shoes first.
Value: $65.00
Donated by: Coldwater Creek
A12 HAIRCUTS AND MINI-FACIAL
$35.00
Mom gets to use a ($90) gift certificate for a haircut and mini-facial at Zazu Salon and Day Spa. After Mom
gets her appearance upgrade, she would not want her little urchin walking around holding her hand if his hair
appeared to be unkempt. Thus, we add a gift certificate from KidSnips for a child's haircut so that Mom can tidy
up her little darling. Mini-facial for a mini-face? The gift certificate for Zazu Salon expires on January 5th,
2014; the certificate for KidSnips expires on August 5th, 2014.
Value: $110.00
Donated by: Zazu Salon and Day Spa and KidSnips
A13 HANDMADE BABY/CHILD'S QUILT
$15.00
This colorful child's quilt is the handiwork of our own Pat Jahn. Any child, from baby to preschooler, will be
engaged by the letters of the alphabet and the images of pets that are incorporated into the design.
Don't have a child yet? Get busy.
Value: $40.00
Donated by: Pat Jahn
A14 HANDMADE CHRISTMAS STOCKING
$12.00
Karen Marcotte has street cred in her family because her handmade Christmas stockings are so much admired
and cherished. She is offering a satin-lined Christmas stocking, made of felt, that she will subsequently
monogram according to the wishes of the winning bidder.
Which wise guy wants to ask her to put Mephistopheles on a stocking?
Value: $32.00
Donated by: Karen Marcotte
A15 HANDMADE BABY BLANKET
$12.00
From the caring hands of Theresa Gory comes this handmade baby blanket to wrap your tender infant in
swaddling cloths and lay him in a manger. Well, no modern parent would consent to trying that approach;
-- too much straw, too many sheep. So, put the infant in a crib. Theresa's blanket does the job there just as
well.
Value: $25.00
Donated by: Theresa Gory
A16 HANDMADE BABY BLANKET
$12.00
Second verse, same as the first:
From the caring hands of Theresa Gory comes this handmade baby blanket to wrap your tender infant in
swaddling cloths and lay him in a manger. Well, no modern parent would consent to trying that approach;
-- too much straw, too many sheep. So, put the infant in a crib. Theresa's blanket does the job there just as
well.
Value: $25.00
Donated by: Theresa Gory
A17 HANDMADE QUILT BY HUMC SUNDAY SCHOOL CHILDREN
$10.00
This is just too precious. Our HUMC Sunday School children cooperated in making this lovely quilt as their
group contribution to our Mission Fundraiser. Let's bid this up.
Value: Priceless
Donated by: HUMC Sunday School Children
SERVICES
B1 COOKIES FOR A YEAR FROM MYSTERY BAKER
$35.00
Mystery baker, well-known and with deep roots in our HUMC community (but now being coy), will present the
winning bidder with 2-3 dozen cookies per month for a year. So you should not think that you are buying a pig
in a poke if you take a leap of faith and make a bid on this offering. With proper timing of the deliveries, to be
negotiated with Anonymous, you could be completely off the hook on baking cookies for the holidays. The
mystery baker will reveal himself/herself to the winning bidder at the close of the Auction after the winning bid
has been accepted. Be completely surprised lest he/she be disappointed.
Value: Priceless
Donated by: Anonymous
B2 PHOTOGRAPHY BY DAROLD
$30.00
Record a moment in time. Darold Drew will photograph one of your significant family events and provide the
photos on a CD. Birthday parties, anniversary celebrations, graduations, and similar events are candidates, but
weddings are excluded. This is your chance to dignify the memorable occasion with some professional quality
photographs. Make sure to wipe the cake from your face.
Value: To $200.00
Donated by: Darold Drew
B3 AIRPORT TRANSPORTATION
$25.00
Your winning bid earns you two trips to either O'Hare or Midway Airport courtesy of Steve Swanson's livery
service. You may demand that he open the car door for you, but he draws the line at wearing a chauffeur's cap.
Value: $70.00
Donated by: Steve Swanson
B4 CHICAGO RIVER CRUISE AND ART INSTITUTE LUNCH
$45.00
Dick and Jan Kingman will host two guests to lunch at the Garden Restaurant in the courtyard of the Art
Institute, and follow this with a 90-minute Chicago Architectural Foundation river cruise. This is a glorious
excursion to admire the buildings of Chicago, a city renowned for its architecture and the home of the
skyscraper. An optional bonus is a walking tour of the Chicago Loop prior to lunch, with a historical review of
the evolution of the city and its architecture. This is an excellent outing for newcomers and visitors to the area,
or for suburbanites who have neglected these gems. You could not have more enthusiastic hosts.
Value: $130.00
Donated by: Dick and Jan Kingman
B5 MR. FIX IT
$20.00
The winning bid entitles you to two hours of professional household repairs by our resident handyman,
Steve Landes. Minor household repairs and services of all types are offered, including:
-Minor electrical and plumbing; - Assembly required for furniture and toys;
Home inspection punch lists; - Honey-do lists; All of those little jobs that never get done.
An especially-prized service for those allergic to hammers and nails and that kind of icky hardware stuff.
Value: $60.00
Donated by: Steve Landes
B6 DINNER FOR TWO AT THE GORYS
$35.00
Theresa and Jim Gory will entertain you with dinner at their home on a Saturday evening. The menu will be
planned in accord with the expressed preferences of the winning bidder. A delightful evening is assured.
Unfortunately, Jim has disposed of his boat; so you will not be dining on his fresh catch of the day.
Value: Priceless
Donated by: Theresa and Jim Gory
B7 DINNER FOR TWO AT THE GORYS
$35.00
Here is a second chance at the opportunity to spend an enjoyable Saturday evening with the Gorys.
Theresa and Jim will entertain you with dinner at their home. The menu will be planned in accord with the
expressed preferences of the winning bidder. Jim is a splendid raconteur, so Theresa's cooking is not the only
attraction for this evening. Your delight is assured.
Value: Priceless
Donated by: Theresa and Jim Gory
B8 DANCE CLASSES
$35.00
Gift certificate entitles you to receive any one-hour dance class weekly for eight weeks at The Academy of
Dance Arts in Downers Grove, the official school of Illinois Ballet Theatre. Classes are held for children, teens,
and adults, in ballet, jazz, tap, modern, and hip-hop. There will be no lessons in twerking.
A separate registration fee of $35.00 is required.
Value: $110.00
Donated by: The Academy of Dance Arts
B9 DANCE CLASSES
$35.00
Gift certificate entitles you to receive any one-hour dance class weekly for eight weeks at The Academy of
Dance Arts in Downers Grove, the official school of Illinois Ballet Theatre. Classes are held for children, teens,
and adults, in ballet, jazz, tap, modern, and hip-hop. Time to bust a move.
A separate registration fee of $35.00 is required.
Value: $110.00
Donated by: The Academy of Dance Arts
B10 NEAR-LOOP MOTOR TOUR AND DINNER FOR TWO
$35.00
Paul and Vicki Greene will conjure up a magical journey through the Near West and South Sides of Chicago,
to show you fascinating areas seldom visited by tourists in the city. You will be regaled with lots of interesting
history, but very little walking will be demanded. The expedition will be concluded with a dinner in the Little
Italy neighborhood, famous for its abundance of good restaurants. The party will sally forth at a date and time to
be negotiated with the Greenes. Be not ye timorous; Paul will be avoiding the seamy underbelly of the city.
Value: $100.00
Donated by: Paul and Vicki Greene
B11 AUTOMOBILE R AND R
$50.00
Does your car feel a little neglected lately? Pamper it. This $150 gift card can be used at Fuller’s Service
Center, Hinsdale, for car washes, detailing, oil changes, or repairs – any automobile services rendered. The
faithful machine will purr and gleam. You will be honored to be its driver. Come on, pimp your ride.
Value: $150.00
Donated by: Fuller’s Service Center, Hinsdale
B12 TODDLER SUMMER CAMP FOR ONE CHILD – SPRING FLING
$150.00
Wondering what to do with your preschooler while the big kids are still in school in June?
Here is your answer! The “Spring Fling” program of the HUMC Preschool is like a summer camp for toddlers.
It will be held during the week of May 26th and the week of June 2nd, 2014. The hours of operation are 8:45 a.m.
to 12:45 p.m. daily, and the program is available to all children aged 1 to 5 years old. There will be a theme for
each day, and activities that include age-appropriate art, music, science, literacy, large- and small-muscle
development skills, dramatic play, and exploration. Lots of good giggles are guaranteed as well. The winning
bid qualifies you to enroll one child in the program. Irrespective of their entreaties, the program will not be
made open to senior citizens.
Value: $450.00
Donated by: HUMC Preschool
B13 INTERIOR DESIGN HOME CONSULTATION $75.00
Considering updating your interior décor, or reconfiguring a room, or making an addition to your home, you
could benefit from a consultation on interior design. Our own Wendy Adams, Design Consultant for Everyday
Elegance, will provide three hours of interior design home consultation in any of the following areas: space
planning, organizational assistance, paint color selection, accessorizing, room design/updating, furniture
rearrangement, holiday decorating, or “staging” for prospective buyers. Invite her in, you'll benefit from her
inspiration.
Value: $300.00
Donated by: E. WendyAdams, Everyday Elegance
B14 HANDY-PERSON SERVICES
$100.00
Paul and Diane Eident will provide 10 hours of handy-person services for the person who places a winning bid
for this certificate. Tasks may include interior and exterior painting, lifting/moving items, minor repairs,
cleaning (garages and basements), pruning and garden cleanup, etc. They have perfected their skills through
many years of work on their own homes, on the homes of friends and family members, and on numerous homes
in many parts of the country while serving with Mission Work Teams. They bring their own tools and
equipment, and they leaven their act with some good natured kidding. Brighten your home, your surroundings,
and your spirits.
Value: $300.00
Donated by: Paul and Diane Eident
B15 HANDY-PERSON SERVICES
$100.00
Paul and Diane Eident will provide 10 hours of handy-person services for the person who places a winning bid
for this certificate. Tasks may include interior and exterior painting, lifting/moving items, minor repairs,
cleaning (garages and basements), pruning and garden cleanup, etc. They have perfected their skills through
many years of work on their own homes, on the homes of friends and family members, and on numerous homes
in many parts of the country while serving with Mission Work Teams. They bring their own tools and
equipment, and they leaven their act with some good natured kidding. Brighten your home, your surroundings,
and your spirits.
Value: $300.00
Donated by: Paul and Diane Eident
B16 HANDY-PERSON SERVICES
$100.00
Paul and Diane Eident will provide 10 hours of handy-person services for the person who places a winning bid
for this certificate. Tasks may include interior and exterior painting, lifting/moving items, minor repairs,
cleaning (garages and basements), pruning and garden cleanup, etc. They have perfected their skills through
many years of work on their own homes, on the homes of friends and family members, and on numerous homes
in many parts of the country while serving with Mission Work Teams. They bring their own tools and
equipment, and they leaven their act with some good natured kidding. Brighten your home, your surroundings,
and your spirits.
Value: $300.00
Donated by: Paul and Diane Eident
B17 PET CARE FROM VELVET TOUCH
$20.00
For the discriminating pet owner, Velvet Touch Pet Salon offers the ultimate in pet grooming and high quality
spa services. It also offers a great selection of specialty pet products. This allows you to treat your beloved
companion with the fawning attention that it so richly deserves. Should you be forced to separate yourself from
the darling creature for any length of time, Velvet Touch also offers Pet Boarding and Doggie Daycare services.
The gift certificate entitles the winning bidder to $50 worth of products or services, and is valid to July 30th,
2014. Why not give your pit bull a “fresh, fruity fragrance” with the “Plum-Perfect Cream Rinse”?
Value: $50.00
Donated by: Velvet Touch Pet Salon
B18 DANCE LESSONS
$65.00
The winning bidder will receive a gift certificate that entitles him/her to one private dance lesson, one group
lesson, and one party. First and foremost, dancing is fun; furthermore it is beneficial for your health. Whether
you have already developed some skill in the art, or you are still learning to negotiate walking with two left feet,
the expert instructors at the Fred Astaire Dance Studio, Burr Ridge, can put new spring in your step, new lilt in
your gait.......Stop me while there is still time. The certificate is valid to October 5th, 2014.
But to learn to do the dances backwards and in high heels, check out the Ginger Rogers Dance Studio.
Value: $200.00
Donated by: Fred Astaire Dance Studio, Burr Ridge
B19 DANCE LESSONS
$65.00
The winning bidder will receive a gift certificate that entitles him/her to one private dance lesson, one group
lesson, and one party. First and foremost, dancing is fun; furthermore it is beneficial for your health. Whether
you have already developed some skill in the art, or you are still learning to negotiate walking with two left feet,
the expert instructors at the Fred Astaire Dance Studio, Burr Ridge, can put new spring in your step, new lilt in
your gait.......Stop me while there is still time. The certificate is valid to October 5th, 2014.
But to learn to do the dances backwards and in high heels, check out the Ginger Rogers Dance Studio.
Value: $200.00
Donated by: Fred Astaire Dance Studio, Burr Ridge
B20 DANCE LESSONS
$65.00
The winning bidder will receive a gift certificate that entitles him/her to one private dance lesson, one group
lesson, and one party. First and foremost, dancing is fun; furthermore it is beneficial for your health. Whether
you have already developed some skill in the art, or you are still learning to negotiate walking with two left feet,
the expert instructors at the Fred Astaire Dance Studio, Burr Ridge, can put new spring in your step, new lilt in
your gait.......Stop me while there is still time. The certificate is valid to October 5th, 2014.
But to learn to do the dances backwards and in high heels, check out the Ginger Rogers Dance Studio.
Value: $200.00
Donated by: Fred Astaire Dance Studio, Burr Ridge
B21 DANCE LESSONS
$65.00
The winning bidder will receive a gift certificate that entitles him/her to one private dance lesson, one group
lesson, and one party. First and foremost, dancing is fun; furthermore it is beneficial for your health. Whether
you have already developed some skill in the art, or you are still learning to negotiate walking with two left feet,
the expert instructors at the Fred Astaire Dance Studio, Burr Ridge, can put new spring in your step, new lilt in
your gait.......Stop me while there is still time. The certificate is valid to October 5th, 2014.
But to learn to do the dances backwards and in high heels, check out the Ginger Rogers Dance Studio.
Value: $200.00
Donated by: Fred Astaire Dance Studio, Burr Ridge
SPORTS AND FITNESS
C1 GOLF AT WILLOW CREST GOLF CLUB
$110.00
This course at the Oak Brook Hills Marriott Resort is rated as one of the top public golf courses in Illinois.
The certificate entitles a foursome to one round of golf on any day of the week. A golf cart is included.
The certificate expires on November 1st, 2014. The towels are a bonus.
Get out your oxymoronic graphite woods, and remember, no depleted uranium irons allowed. Fore!
Value: $320.00
Donated by: Mac and Nancy MacDonald
C2 FAMILY SPORTS CLUB MEMBERSHIP
$125.00
One gift certificate entitles you to a one-month Gold Family membership at the Five Seasons Family Sports
Club in Burr Ridge. You also get additional gift certificates for two half-hour personal training sessions, a halfhour massage, and a one-hour tennis lesson. Five Seasons Sports Club is dedicated to improving sports
performance and overall health, while providing leisure activities and entertainment for the whole family. You
can improve your sports performance and health with an exercise regimen at Five Seasons; leave the
performance enhancing drugs to the real pros. The certificates must be redeemed by November 30th, 2013.
Value: $467.00
Donated by: Five Seasons Family Sports Club, Burr Ridge
C3 FAMILY SPORTS CLUB MEMBERSHIP
$125.00
One gift certificate entitles you to a one-month Gold Family membership at the Five Seasons Family Sports
Club in Burr Ridge. You also get additional gift certificates for two half-hour personal training sessions, a halfhour massage, and a one-hour tennis lesson. Five Seasons Sports Club is dedicated to improving sports
performance and overall health, while providing leisure activities and entertainment for the whole family. The
certificates must be redeemed by November 30th, 2013.
Value: $467.00
Donated by: Five Seasons Family Sports Club, Burr Ridge
C4 IN-HOME T3 PERSONAL TRAINING
$100.00
Need more prodding and guidance to sustain the workout ethic? A personal trainer can help. The winning
bidder will win a certificate for three training sessions in your home with Tommy Else, an ISSA Certified inhome personal trainer, who owns and manages T3 Personal Fitness. He combines weighted, isometric, and
aerobic activity, providing all equipment, as necessary. The package offer includes a personal assessment, and
the times of the training sessions will be negotiated with Mr. Else. So get off the couch, and reawaken those
long-dormant muscles in your corpulent corpus
Value: $300.00
Donated by: Sharrann Simmons
C5 FITNESS CLUB MEMBERSHIP
$45.00
This certificate gives you a two-month Fitness Membership at the Oak Brook Racquet and Fitness Club. The
Club features a state-of-the-art fitness center with certified instructors. The Fitness Membership includes access
to weight and cardio exercise equipment, land and water aerobics classes, and pool privileges. Pilates, Zumba,
Kick Boxing, and Yoga are among the classes offered. Beware; it's a slippery slope from the modest beginnings
of a Kick Boxing class to the mixed martial arts Ultimate Fighting Championship.
The certificate is valid to October 30th, 2014.
Value: $138.00
Donated by: Oak Brook Racquet and Fitness Club
C6 SPORTS EQUIPMENT RENTAL
$40.00
This gift certificate from King-Keyser is good for rental of any equipment for a period of two days. The store
specializes in equipment for skiing and snowboarding, but tennis equipment is also available. It is not advised
that you go ski-jumping, lest you do your Eddie the Eagle impression (the Eagle has landed – face first); nor is
it recommended that you try the Double McTwist 1260 in the snowboarding half-pipe – that can be fatal. Your
well-being is our concern. Come home in one piece.
The certificate expires on July 1st, 2014.
Value: Up to $160.00
Donated by: King-Keyser Sporting Goods
C7 SPORTS EQUIPMENT RENTAL
$40.00
This gift certificate from King-Keyser is good for rental of any equipment for a period of two days. The store
specializes in equipment for skiing and snowboarding, but tennis equipment is also available. It is not advised
that you go ski-jumping, lest you do your Eddie the Eagle impression (the Eagle has landed – face first); nor is
it recommended that you try the Double McTwist 1260 in the snowboarding half-pipe – that can be fatal. Your
well-being is our concern. Come home in one piece.
The certificate expires on July 1st, 2014.
Value: Up to $160.00
Donated by: King-Keyser Sporting Goods
C8 NORTHWESTERN MEN'S BASKETBALL TICKETS
$10.00
A shout out to Northwestern University Wildcat fans. You will score two tickets to the Wildcats men's
basketball game versus Illinois State University on Sunday, November 17th, with this winning bid. These are
terrific 4th row seats behind the visitors' bench. The time of the game has not yet been decided. Chris Collins is
the new coach, and the Redbirds are his Dad's college team. Winning is a must for bragging rights in the family.
Value: $30.00
Donated by: Marion and Pam Roglich
C9 NORTHWESTERN MEN'S BASKETBALL TICKETS
$10.00
A shout out to Northwestern University Wildcat fans. You will score two tickets to the Wildcats men's
basketball game versus the University of Wisconsin on Thursday, January 2nd, at 6:00 p.m. with this
winning bid. (The time of the game may be changed if the television gods so decide.) These are terrific 4th row
seats behind the visitors' bench. If you are a fan of the Badgers, then be discreet in your cheering for the
invading red menace.
Value: $30.00
Donated by: Marion and Pam Roglich
C10 NORTHWESTERN MEN'S BASKETBALL TICKETS
$18.00
A shout out to Northwestern University Wildcat fans. You will score two tickets to the Wildcats men's
basketball game versus Purdue University on Tuesday, January 21st, at 8:00 p.m. with this winning bid.
(The time of the game may be changed if the television gods so decide.) These are terrific 4th row seats behind
the visitors' bench. You will also get a $25 gift certificate for shopping at Campus Colors to supplement your
team paraphernalia. This still applies if you are a fan of the Boilermakers; the folks at Campus Colors don't
care. The gift certificate will be valid until October 5th, 2014.
Value: $55.00
Donated by: Marion and Pam Roglich and Campus Colors
C11 NORTHWESTERN MEN'S BASKETBALL TICKETS
$10.00
A shout out to Northwestern University Wildcat fans. You will score two tickets to the Wildcats men's
basketball game versus Penn State University on Thursday, March 6th, at 6:00 p.m. with this winning bid.
(The time of the game may be changed if the television gods so decide.) These are terrific 4th row seats behind
the visitors' bench. There should be a more benign atmosphere in the stands, because the Nittany Lions are
newcomers to the Big Ten and the fans have not had enough time for the rivalry to marinate. Sez who?
Value: $30.00
Donated by: Marion and Pam Roglich
C12 ELI MANNING-AUTOGRAPHED SUPER BOWL XLVI PROGRAM BOOK
$25.00
Eli Manning was the winning quarterback as the New York Giants defeated the New England Patriots to win
Super Bowl XLVI in Indianapolis in February, 2012. This signed Program Book is a collector's item for any fan
of the Giants, or of Eli Manning, or one with an interest in Super Bowl and NFL memorabilia. It is loaded with
photographs, and with both historical and contemporaneous information. It will be yours if you make the
winning bid. Stash it with your Bears Super Bowl XX Program Book from 1986--so long ago.
Value: Priceless
Donated by: Angela Adolf
INDOOR AND OUTDOOR
D1 MORTON ARBORETUM MEMBERSHIP
$25.00
You care about trees, the environment, and conservation. This certificate gets you a one-year membership for
two persons at the Morton Arboretum in Lisle, a venerable Chicago area institution dedicated to the collection,
study, and display of trees, shrubs, and other plants from around the world. Walking or biking, you will enjoy
the naturally beautiful landscape with its magnificent trees, hiking trails, restored prairie, and special gardens.
The Arboretum also sponsors a busy schedule of programs, activities, and events. Support the environment; it
will collapse without you. The certificate must be activated by October 5th, 2014.
Value: $80.00
Donated by: Myron and Alta Sailer
D2 SIX ADMISSION PASSES TO MORTON ARBORETUM
$25.00
You care about trees, the environment, and conservation but you are not ready to commit to a full membership
at the Morton Arboretum in Lisle. The six single-day admission passes will help you get out there and
appreciate the wonder of this venerable Chicago area institution dedicated to the collection, study, and display
of trees, shrubs, and other plants from around the world. Walking or biking, you will enjoy the naturally
beautiful landscape with its magnificent trees, hiking trails, restored prairie, and special gardens. The
Arboretum also sponsors a busy schedule of programs, activities, and events. You'll be a tree-hugger yet.
The use-by date for the passes is May 31st, 2014.
Value: $72.00
Donated by: Myron and Alta Sailer
D3 STATIONERY GIFT BAG
$15.00
This gift bag of colorful items includes a 3-ring binder notebook, a clipboard with attached note pad, a box of
Stickey Notes, and a dry eraseboard. These are mother's little helpers for anyone.
Value: $50.00
Donated by: Ashley’s Custom Stationery
D4 LIVE TREES, DEAD TREES; DISCORDANT ASPECTS PONDERED
$40.00
You are provided with two valuable aspects of trees. Live trees as preservers of the environment, most aptly
displayed at Morton Arboretum in Lisle, a naturally beautiful landscape with its magnificent trees, hiking trails,
restored prairie, and special gardens. Deceased and processed trees in the form of community newspapers,
conduits of news via the Hinsdale Doings and other PPN publications (formerly Pioneer Press News). You will
receive two guest passes to the Morton Arboretum, and a 1-year subscription to the Hinsdale Doings (or any
PPN community publication). You can ponder these discordant aspects of trees during a walking tour of
Chicago, and attempt to render them concordant. This will be facilitated with 4 guest passes for the Chicago
Architectural Foundation Walking Tour. View magnificent buildings and learn some of the history behind the
great architectural tradition of Chicago.
The Arboretum guest passes expire on October 31st, 2013 – Spooky Woods Day.
Value: $125.00
Donated by: Tom and Sharon Wilmore, Sun-Times Media, Anonymous
D5 GREEN THUMB CENTRAL AND HOME WORK BASE
$15.00
Let Mrs. Greenthumb beautify the garden with flowering plants from Vern Goers' Greenhouse. A $25 gift
certificate from Vern Goers' Greenhouse will be enough for her to get going. Mr. Brownthumb, please stay
away from the plants. Work off your energy with some home maintenance and improvement activities. You will
get a $25 gift certificate from Fuller's Home and Hardware to prompt you to begin. Gender role reversals are
allowed in this division of labor. Mr. Greenthumb should work with Goers' Greenhouse, and Mrs. Brownthumb
is banned from the garden.
Value: $50.00
Donated by: Vern Goers' Greenhouse and Fuller's Home and Hardware
D6 AWARD WINNING FRAMED PHOTOGRAPH BY DAROLD
$100.00
“In The Garden” is an award-winning framed photograph of an Italian arbor on the grounds of Hever Castle in
Hever, England, that captures the sublime beauty of the setting. The castle was built by King Henry VIII for
Anne Boleyn, and you know what became of that relationship. Nevertheless, Hever Castle is a renowned
destination site for wedding ceremonies; – portends ill for the marriage, I'd say. Word to the wise, don't lose
your head when the charmer tries to seduce you with a castle and other extravagant gifts.
Value: $300.00
Donated by: Darold Drew
D6a NOTE CARDS BY DAROLD
$10.00
Reach out to old friends with notes that you will write using a box of ten blank note cards featuring assorted
photographs by Darold Drew. They will be pleasantly surprised to hear from you, especially when they realize
that you are not asking for money.
Value: $30.00
Donated by: Darold Drew
D6b NOTE CARDS BY DAROLD
$10.00
Don't express your tender sentiments via Twitter. For sending those caring greetings, you get a box of ten blank
note cards featuring assorted photographs by Darold Drew. Old school, and classy.
Value: $30.00
Donated by: Darold Drew
D7 CHRISTMAS FLORAL CENTERPIECE
$115.00
Looking to transform your home into a Holiday Wonderland for the Christmas season? Start your decorating
with a unique, custom silk floral centerpiece by Jane, from the Custom Floral Studio of Linly Designs in
Clarendon Hills. Linly Designs offers elite interior design services, and is considered a premier interior design
firm in the Chicago area. So make your castle suitable for being featured in Home and Garden magazine; let
your décor speak for you. Loudly.
Value: $350.00
Donated by: Bill and Sherry Somers
D8 ARTIFICIAL PUMPKIN FALL DECORATION AND
FLOWER SHOP GIFT CERTIFICATE
$30.00
This gaily decorated, artificial pumpkin fall decoration used to be Cinderella's coach. Not really.
But it will beautifully enhance your home décor for Halloween and Thanksgiving celebrations.
You can also use the $35 gift certificate for the English Garden Flower Shop in adding a beautiful floral
arrangement to enhance your decorations. The gift certificate expires on July 30th, 2014.
Value: $95.00
Donated by: Phillip's Flowers and Gifts and English Garden Flower Shop
D9 ARTIFICIAL WHITE ORCHID PLANT
$35.00
You will get a beautiful, artificial white orchid plant that is so realistic that it will demand close inspection to
reveal that it is an ersatz masterpiece created by Jane's Blue Iris. Give a lift to your home décor without the
complications of dirt and watering, and the guilt that results when you have managed to slay an innocent beauty
of nature.
Value: 100.00
Donated by: Jane's Blue Iris Ltd
D10 PORCELAIN FIGURINE
$15.00
This porcelain figurine, “Woman with Little Girl”, is a 2012 design by Karen Hahn for Foundations by Enesco.
Add it to your stable of collectible figurines on the étagère. Can you hear them whispering to each other? Don't
you fear that a plot is being hatched?
Value: $50.00
Donated by: Hazel Zimner
DINING AND ENTERTAINMENT
E1 FINE DINING AND A COMEDY SHOW
$50.00
Enjoy a night of hilarity and gustatory delight in the city. First, you get a $100 gift card for dining at Epic
Restaurant, a 2013 Michelin Guide Recommended restaurant and Open Table 2012 Diner's Choice Winner that
features regional American cuisine. In addition, you get a certificate that will admit two persons to a
performance at the Second City Mainstage or e.t.c. Theaters for a show on Tuesday - Thursday, or Sunday.
Second City is the legendary comedy theatre and training ground for improvisational sketch comedy actors,
now celebrating 50 years of operation. First you bust a gut eating, then you bust a gut laughing.
The Epic certificate expires on July 31st, 2014. The Second City certificate is valid to September, 2014.
Value: $146.00
Donated by: Epic Restaurant and Second City Mainstage/e.t.c.
E2 COMEDY SHOW AND HOTEL OVERNIGHT IN CHICAGO
$85.00
You can make a night of it in the city, taking in a comedy show and capping it in luxurious overnight
accommodations. We make it happen with a certificate that will admit two persons to the UP Comedy Club on a
Monday – Thursday, or Sunday, for either a Second City theatrical performance or a select stand-up show.
When you can stop laughing, make your way to the Hotel Indigo Chicago Gold Coast. There, this certificate
will entitle you to a one-night stay with breakfast for two. I regret that you will have to buy your own dinner.
The UP Club certificate is valid to September. 2014; the certificate for Indigo Hotel expires on October 31st,
2014.
Value: $250.00
Donated by: Second City Mainstage/e.t.c. and Hotel Indigo
E3 ITALIAN DINING AND THE THEATRE
$40.00
Enjoy a night out of dining and the theatre in nearby suburbs. We give the winning bidder two ($25) gift cards
for dining at Maggiano's Little Italy Restaurant in Oakbrook Center. A short trip away is the renowned First
Folio Theatre, located at Mayslake in Oak Brook. The bidder gets a ($75) gift card for a performance at the
Theatre, good for two admissions to any one of the three shows in the 2014 season. If you attend a show
indoors, you will have an opportunity to tour the Peabody Mansion; but you may choose instead to enjoy theatre
under the stars during a summer run. Either way, it will be a splendid experience.
Value: $125.00
Donated by: The West Family and Maggiano's Little Italy Restaurant
E4 RESORT VACATION WEEK IN PANAMA - www.losestablos.net
$900.00
We are offering 5 nights of luxurious accommodation (double occupancy) for up to 3 rooms (valued at $2,700)
at Los Establos Boutique Inn, an award-winning, 4-star inn in Boquete, Panama. The inn is located on a 16-acre
coffee farm 4,000 feet above sea level. Los Establos Boutique Inn received a 2013 TripAdvisor's Travelers'
Choice Award. You will pay mandatory, all-inclusive, supplementary charges of $115 per person per night to
cover the cost of all meals, beverages (including wine and the gourmet Los Establos coffee), use of facilities,
activities, and service charges. The included activities in the package are: a rainforest safari, zip lining, hiking to
the top of Baru volcano, a coffee tour, and a spa treatment. The guest is entitled to participate in one of these
activities each day. In addition, within a short driving distance there can be found hiking, coffee farm tours
(several of them!), horseback riding, tree trek zip line adventure in the canopy of the cloud forest, white water
rafting, waterfalls, safari style tours, ATV tours, gardens, canopy rain forest parks and plenty of scenery to take
in around town. You have the choice of making your vacation one of adventure and thrills, or one of seclusion
and tranquility. The guest house is surrounded by magnificent, manicured gardens, and the hillside location of
the site offers a spectacular panorama of the Volcan Baru and the surrounding national park. Indeed, Boquete
has ben called the Little Switzerland of Central America. It is a very special place.
The vacation certificate is valid to November 1st, 2014. Irrespective of the mode you decide to employ during
your stay, staid or frenetic, this vacation will be unlike any other you have experienced.
Value: $2,700.00
Donated by: Elite Island Resorts
E5 THEATRE TICKETS AND CASUAL DINING
$35.00
You get a gift voucher redeemable for 4 tickets to any performance of one Main stage or Forum production at
the Theatre of Western Springs, excluding the Holiday Show. The voucher expires June 30th, 2014. You also
get a $20.00 gift certificate for pizza at Aurelio's Pizza, La Grange. The gift certificate expires on December 5th,
2013. In order to eat the pizza on the same evening before attending the play, you will have to see “The Woman
in Black” in its pre-Halloween run. Friendly warning: This play inspires terror; so keep down your pizza.
Value: $100.00
Donated by: The Theatre of Western Springs and Aurelio's Pizza, La Grange
E6 ENCHANTED CASTLE FAMILY FUN PACK
$25.00
Enchanted Castle Restaurant and Entertainment Complex in Lombard is the Chicago area's premier all-indoor
entertainment complex. Your Family Fun Pack entitles you to a 16'' pizza, pop, game tokens (100, worth $25),
4 miniature golf passes, and either 4 go-kart rides or 4 laser tag games. Your youngsters have entered Nirvana
for the juvenile set. Just try to get them out without spending more money. The gift certificate expires on
October 5th, 2014.
Value: Up to $92.00
Donated by: Enchanted Castle
E7 32 GB iPOD TOUCH (5th GENERATION)
$100.00
What remains when you take away the Phone from an iPhone? The square root of negative 1? No, Einstein, the
answer is an iPod Touch. With the same new mobile operating system (iOS7) as the iPhone, this 5th generation
device offers all the functionality of an iPhone, but no one can disturb you with a phone call. It has a big, sharp
Retina display screen, and a 5-megapixel camera capable of recording high definition (HD) video as well as
excellent still photographs. Now you can record, store, and carry around the entire library of videos of Rev.
McCoy's sermons. Let's forget about the second HD Face Time camera – you don't want anyone to see your
face without makeup. But wait, there's more. Great battery life – up to 40 hours of music or 8 hours of video
without recharging; more than 900,000 apps available, including 150,000 games. You have died and gone to
purgatory. The new iTunes Radio feature allows you to custom build your own radio stations instantly,
according to your predilections. Consider: a Dmitri Shostakovich station or an Insane Clown Posse station? –
You can have both. Of course, Twitter is integrated, so you can broadcast your every mundane thought, and Siri
will politely answer, in her soothing voice, even the most inane question. For the winning bid, you can have this
marvelous device; – you'll have no life without it.
Value: $300.00
Donated by: Bill and Cheri Laughridge
E8 DINNER AT IL POGGIOLO PLUS BABYSITTING BY ELLIE
$35.00
Il Poggiolo Restaurant in Hinsdale boasts that it offers fresh Italian fare with a modern interpretation of classic
dishes. Check it out for yourself. We will help with a $50 gift card for dining, and facilitate a brief escape from
the duties of child care. We present Ellie. Ellie is a 15-year-old tenth grader, a most mature and responsible
young lady, and an experienced babysitter. She will babysit for you for one evening while you enjoy a
wonderful meal at Il Poggiolo. Your kiddies will love her.
Value: $110.00
Donated by: Il Poggiolo and Ellie Usher
E9 OVERNIGHT AT THE DRAKE, CHICAGO
$85.00
So you have been invited to a black tie event in Chicago, and it occurs to you that a perfect complement to the
evening would be to spend the night in the luxurious surroundings of a superlative hotel. We have the answer.
We will provide a gift certificate for one night's stay for two persons at The Drake Hotel in the Magnificent
Mile/Gold Coast area of the city. A renowned hotel with the finest appointments, this placement will provide
you the prestige and refinement that befits your station.
Value: $250.00
Donated by: The Drake
E10 DINNER AT REEL CLUB AND A “TWO FOR BREAKFAST”
WEEKEND NIGHT STAY FOR TWO
$85.00
Are you ready for some outstanding seafood? These two gift certificates, each for $25.00, entitle you to dine at
the Reel Club in Oakbrook Center. The “Ocean comes to Oak Brook” is their claim; you might drown in this
tsunami of delectable dishes. Certificates are not valid on Saturdays, and on New Year’s Eve and Valentine’s
Day. Now your choice is limited to only 310 days per year. Why not remain in Oak Brook and spend the night
at the Oak Brook Marriott Hotel where you have a certificate for deluxe accommodations for two overnight, on
either a Friday or Sunday night. You are also entitled to breakfast for two the next morning in the 1401 West
Restaurant, before you leave. Full use of the facilities is included. Luxurious. The certificate must be used
before October 5th, 2014.
Value: $250.00
Donated by: Oak Brook Marriott Hotel and Reel Club
E11 DINNER AND AN OVERNIGHT STAY FOR TWO WITH BREAKFAST
$75.00
You get two $25 gift cards toward fine dining on steak and seafood at Eddie Merlot's in Burr Ridge. You also
get a gift certificate that entitles you to an overnight stay for two in a King Suite at the SpringHill Suites by
Marriott Chicago Southwest in Burr Ridge. Breakfast before you leave the next morning is included. The dinner
certificate is valid through December 31st, 2013; the hotel certificate is valid through June 30th, 2014.
Value: $225.00
Donated by: SpringHill Suites by Marriott and Eddie Merlot's
E12 DINNER AND AN OVERNIGHT STAY FOR TWO WITH BREAKFAST
$75.00
You get two $25 gift cards toward fine dining on steak and seafood at Eddie Merlot's in Burr Ridge. You also
get a gift certificate that entitles you to an overnight stay for two in an Executive Jacuzzi Suite. A hot buffet
breakfast before you leave the next morning is included. There is a late 1:00 p.m. checkout, so if you use this
offer on a Saturday night, you can loaf around on Sunday morning and miss the service. You are doing your
part for Missions. The dinner certificate is valid through December 31st, 2013; the hotel certificate is valid
through December 31st, 2014.
Value: $225.00
Donated by: Quality Inn, Burr Ridge, and Eddie Merlot's
E13 SUNDAY BRUNCH AND DINNER
$35.00
First you attend the church service at HUMC. Then, you hike yourself over to Devon Seafood + Steak in
Oakbrook Terrace. We give you a certificate for their fabulous Sunday Brunch for two persons. Surf and Turf is
a murkier concept now that so little beef is grass-fed. We are not finished feeding you yet, please return to the
table. We give you a gift certificate for $50.00 for some fine dining at Capital Grille in the Yorktown Center,
Lombard. The host promises that you will be wined, dined, and dazzled.
Value: $102.00
Donated by: Devon Seafood + Steak and The Capital Grille
E14 DINNER AND A LUX WINE TASTING FOR FOUR
$35.00
This certificate enables a party of up to four persons to enjoy a lux wine tasting at Cooper’s Hawk Winery &
Restaurant in Burr Ridge. A tasting of the most prestigious Cooper’s Hawk wines will be offered. A gourmet
chocolate truffle is included. Do not spit out the chocolate truffle. From the Tasting Room to the Restaurant. We
give you a $50 gift card toward dinner in the Cooper’s Hawk Restaurant. No reservation is required for the
tasting. Step up, oenophiles.
Value: $98.00
Donated by: Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant and Polly and Hal Lathrop
E15 DINING “LOCAL”
$50.00
This $150.00 gift card allows for some fine dining at Bakersfield Restaurant in Westmont. Bakersfield's menu
emphasizes dishes made from scratch, and the chefs exploit the relationship with the neighboring Standard
Market for ready access to fresh, seasonal ingredients. Eat a lot, and do the “Troublemaker” proud. How near
does the source have to be if one endorses the “local food movement”?
Value: $150.00
Donated by: Joyce Hahn.
E16 WINE-CENTERED DINING
$35.00
If you wish to enjoy the wine and fine dining at Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant but wish to exclude the
formal Wine Tasting event, then bid for this $100 gift card. The Restaurant features modern, casual dining, and
each dish is created with a handcrafted Cooper’s Hawk wine in mind. Now you can concentrate on swallowing
the wine.
Value: $100.00
Donated by: Barney and Penny Ill
E17 DINING AT VIE – CONTEMPORARY AMERICAN
$35.00
This gift certificate entitles you to two complimentary entrées at Vie, an award-winning, fine dining restaurant
in Western Springs. The contemporary American menu emphasizes fresh seasonal ingredients. The certificate is
valid Monday through Friday, and expires on August 31st, 2014. L'chaim! To life! Vie!
Value: $98.00
Donated by: Vie
E18 DINING – EVERYWHERE
$25.00
Make a dining dash through the western suburbs consuming food ravenously as you go. Return of the Mongol
horde. This is not the way to enjoy fine restaurants. Instead, we help you accomplish a savory run with the help
of $25 gift certificates to whet your appetite at each of the following restaurants: Neat Kitchen+Bar in
Westmont, Seasons 52 Fresh Grill in Oakbrook Center, and Courtright's Restaurant in Willow Springs. Neat
Kitchen+Bar has a local sourcing emphasis, using the freshest produce possible, and having a staff butcher to
select meats. Seasons 52 is a fresh grill and wine bar that emphasizes seasonally-inspired dishes on its menu.
Courtright's is an acclaimed restaurant that has attained a Michelin star, is regularly awarded AAA Four
Diamond awards, and is 4-star rated by local food critics. Bon appétit, and bring your wallet.
The certificate for Neat Kitchen+Bar expires on April 5th, 2014.
The Courtright's certificate is valid daily except Saturday, and expires on December 31st, 2013.
Value: $75.00
Donated by: Neat Kitchen+Bar, Seasons 52, and Courtright's Restaurant
E19 JAPANESE DINING
$15.00
Experience fine contemporary Japanese cuisine and sushi at Nabuki Restaurant in Hinsdale using this $50.00
gift card. Who knew that raw eel could be so scrumptious?
Value: $50.00
Donated by: Nabuki
E20 URBANE SUBURBAN DINING
$15.00
This $50.00 gift certificate starts you on some fine dining at Capital Grille in the Yorktown Center, Lombard.
The host promises that you will be wined, dined, and dazzled. For the full effect, you will need supplementary
moolah.
Value: $50.00
Donated by: The Capital Grille
E21 FINE ITALIAN DINING
$35.00
This $100.00 gift card allows you to engage in the remarkable dining experience offered at Scapa Italian
Kitchen in Clarendon Hills. Mangi! Mangi! Abbondanza!
Value: $100.00
Donated by: Scapa Italian Kitchen
E22 HOTEL WEEKEND NIGHT STAY FOR TWO WITH BREAKFAST
$60.00
This gift certificate entitles you to one weekend night stay for two at the Chicago Marriott Southwest at Burr
Ridge (valid Thursday through Sunday nights). Breakfast before you leave the next morning is included. Full
use of the facilities is also included. If you use this package to host out-of-town guests, complimentary
transportation to Midway Airport is included. The certificate is valid through July 16th, 2014.
Value: $150.00 up to $300.00
Donated by: Chicago Marriott Southwest at Burr Ridge
FOOD AND CASUAL DINING
F1 GROCERY SHOPPING AND CASUAL DINING - BARBEQUE
$30.00
First you shop for groceries, then he decides not to cook. You go out to eat after all. As the world turns.
The grocery shopping can be done with a gift card for $25 from Brookhaven Marketplace, and a gift card for
$25 from Jewel-Osco. The dinner will be obtained with this gift card for $50 at Chuck's Southern Comforts
Café in Darien, another claimant for the title of Chicagoland’s finest barbeque.
Value: $90.00
Donated by: Glenda and Harry Sharp, Brookhaven Marketplace, and Jewel Food Stores
F2 MORE THAN CHEESECAKE, MORE THAN BEER, PLUS PAN ASIAN
$35.00
Remember that you are not obliged to order the cheesecake – but, live a little. This $50 gift card allows you to
enjoy lunch or dinner at The Cheesecake Factory of Oakbrook. Choose from over 200 menu items. What’s not
to like?
How about lunch or dinner at Palmer Place Restaurant and Biergarten (La Grange) using this $25 gift
certificate? You'll have hundreds of choices among beers.
For a real change of pace, use this $25 gift certificate for dinner at Wok 'n Fire Restaurant in Burr Ridge. They
bring together the cuisines of Malaysia, Korea, Thailand, and Japan. Nice touch, helping to reconcile Korea and
Japan.
The Palmer Place gift certificate is valid to December 31st, 2013.
Value: $100.00
Donated by: The Cheesecake Factory, Palmer Place Restaurant, and Wok 'n Fire Restaurant
F3 GOURMET CATERING AND A WING PARTY
$30.00
You can use this $50 gift card to get the food catered by La Belle Gourmet for your next gathering or party.
You may also purchase their gourmet frozen meals.
You also get a gift certificate from Buffalo Wild Wings that lets you take the party to their place. You and five
of your raucous friends go to Buffalo Wild Wings in Willowbrook for an occasion – a Bears game telecast,
perhaps? Buffalo Wild Wings will throw you a Wing Party and provide the food, and the fun-filled atmosphere.
The Buffalo Wild Wings certificate expires on December 31st, 2013. Flying buffaloes expired a long time ago.
Value: $90.00
Donated by: La Belle Gourmet Foods and Buffalo Wild Wings, Willowbrook
F4 STARBUCKS GIFT BAG AND DINING AT TAP HOUSE GRILL
$30.00
You get a gift bag from Starbucks, Clarendon Hills, containing coffee beans, a travel coffee cup, a cold
beverage travel container, 5 packets of Iced Coffee Brew, and Starbucks Refreshers Valencia Orange Grind.
They've hooked you now.
In addition, you get a $25 gift certificate for food and libation at Tap House Grill in Westmont. Their slogan:
Addictive foods, Creative brews. This certificate expires on November 5th, 2013, so don't dally.
Value: $86.00
Donated by: Starbucks, Clarendon Hills, and Tap House Grill, Westmont
F5 FRUIT, PIZZA, AND PASTRY
$20.00
These are elements of a great meal.
Get the fruit from Hinsdale Fruit Store, using this $25 gift certificate (redeemable through July 9th, 2014).
Get the pizza from a California Pizza Kitchen in Oakbrook Center. The two gift certificates are each good for an
entrée and soft drink.
Get the pastry from Kirschbaum’s Bakery in Western Springs. After 60 years of baking, you know that they
have mastered the art.
Value: $65.00
Donated by: Hinsdale Fruit Store, California Pizza Kitchen, and Kirschbaum's Bakery
F6 EAT AT HOME, AND EAT OUT TOO
$25.00
Take home food for a meal from Kramer Foods, Hinsdale. Use this $50 gift card. Complement your meal with
the bottle of red wine donated by Capri of Downers Grove.
But you will enjoy eating out at Capri of Downers Grove. You get a $25 gift card to delight in the authentic
Italian cuisine that is offered. The chef makes the tiramisu; – you can't match that at home.
Value: $75.00
Donated by: Kramer Foods and Capri of Downers Grove
F7 MOVIE ADMISSIONS AND COUNTRY HOUSE DINING
$20.00
A different way to watch the show. You can dine while you watch the movie, ensconced in your executive
leather seats. You get two passes, each good for two complimentary admissions to the Hollywood Blvd Cinema,
Bar & Eatery in Woodridge. These certificates get you in; you will have to pay for the food when you eat there.
Bummer. Certificates are valid Sunday through Thursday, and expire on January 3rd, 2014.
We make it up to you with this $25 gift certificate, good for lunch or dinner at the Country House in Clarendon
Hills. The certificate expires on February 28th, 2014.
Value: $57.00
Donated by: Hollywood Blvd Cinema, Bar & Eatery and The Country House Restaurants
F8 IRISH PUB FOOD AND MUSIC, PLUS BARBEQUE OR …
$20.00
Ballydoyle Irish Pub and Restaurant in Downers Grove invites you to come for the food and stay for the music.
We encourage you to do this with a $25 gift card.
With the two $20 gift cards from The Patio Restaurant in Darien, you can dine in or take out satisfying
barbequed ribs, shrimp, chicken, etc., or other tasty fare. Chow down.
Value: $65.00
Donated by: Ballydoyle and The Patio Restaurants
F9 IRISH PUB FOOD AND MUSIC, PLUS BARBEQUE OR …
$25.00
Ballydoyle Irish Pub and Restaurant in Downers Grove invites you to come for the food and stay for the music.
We encourage you to do this with a $25 gift card.
With the two $25 gift cards from The Patio Restaurant in Darien, you can dine in or take out satisfying
barbequed ribs, shrimp, chicken, etc., or other tasty fare. Chow down.
Value: $75.00
Donated by: Ballydoyle and The Patio Restaurants
F10 EAT ALL DAY
$30.00
Well, not quite. But you can start with breakfast at Blueberry Hill Breakfast Cafe & Pancake House using a $15
gift certificate.
Then, after a polite interim for appearances sake, plow into lunch at Moondance Diner, Burr Ridge, using a $25
gift certificate.
Rest yourself in the afternoon to get ready to attack dinner at CiNe in Hinsdale, a modern taqueria serving
contemporary Mexican food. You get a $50 gift card to do your damage. When you can no longer lift a fork, we
will have a forklift available to remove you from the premises.
The certificates for Blueberry Hill and Moondance Diner must be redeemed by June 21st, 2014.
Value: $90.00
Donated by: Blueberry Hill, Moondance Diner, and CiNe
F11 ONLY TWO RESTAURANTS THIS TIME?
$20.00
One gift certificate entitles you to a gourmet breakfast or lunch for two at Egg Harbor Café in Hinsdale. Their
creation story is that the first Egg Harbor Café was hatched in December 1985. (It was laid by a Hen Harbor
Café that is no longer with us.)
The other gift certificate for $25 is good for breakfast or lunch at Moondance Diner, Burr Ridge.
Which place for breakfast? Which place for lunch? It is so hard to decide.
The Moondance Diner certificate must be redeemed by June 21st, 2014.
Value: $55.00
Donated by: Egg Harbor Café and Moondance Diner
F12 EAT ALL DAY, AGAIN
$25.00
You’ve done this before, haven’t you?
This time, you can start with breakfast at The Baked Apple Breakfast Co. in Downers Grove, using a $25.00
gift certificate.
Then, do lunch at Country House Restaurant in Clarendon Hills, using a $25.00 gift certificate.
Wind up this food extravaganza with dinner at Capri Ristorante in Burr Ridge, using this $25.00 gift card. It's
Italian. “That's Amore.”
Now you’ve gorged yourself again. Are you proud?
The Country House certificate expires on February 28th, 2014.
Value: $75.00
Donated by: The Baked Apple Breakfast Co., The Country House Restaurants, and Capri Ristorante
F13 MOONDANCE ON THE PATIO
$30.00
Well, not quite. But you can do lunch at Moondance Diner in Burr Ridge using two $25.00 gift certificates, and
follow it with dinner at The Patio Restaurant in Darien using two $20 gift cards. Dancing at The Patio is not
actively encouraged, but if the moon is full, who knows?
The Moondance Diner certificate must be redeemed by June 21st, 2014.
Value: $90.00
Donated by: Moondance Diner and The Patio Restaurants
F14 PIZZA, PIZZA, AND PIZZA
$25.00
It's its own food group; it's the common denominator, it's a lot of cheese.
You get a $25 gift card for Giordano's of Oakbrook Terrace, a $25 gift certificate for Baldinelli Pizza Place in
Hinsdale, and a gift certificate good for a large pizza at Papa Passero's in Westmont.
The gift card for Giordano's will vanish into thin air on July 15th, 2015 if left dormant until then.
The certificate for Papa Passero's requires that you dine in the restaurant.
Value: $70.00
Donated by: Giordano's of Oakbrook Terrace, Baldinelli Pizza Place, and Papa Passero's
F15 PIZZA, PIZZA, AND PIZZA
$25.00
It's its own food group; it's the common denominator, it's a lot of cheese.
You get a $25 gift card for Giordano's of Oakbrook Terrace, a $25 gift certificate for Baldinelli Pizza Place in
Hinsdale, and a $20 gift certificate for Aurelio's Pizza in La Grange.
The gift card for Giordano's will vanish into thin air on July 15th, 2015 if left dormant until then.
The certificate for Aurelio's requires that you dine in the restaurant, and it expires on December 5th, 2013.
Value: $70.00
Donated by: Giordano's of Oakbrook Terrace, Baldinelli Pizza Place, and Aurelio's Pizza, La Grange
F16 PIZZA, PIZZA, AND PIZZA
$30.00
It's still its own food group; the common denominator, but with novel filling combinations.
You get a $50 gift card for Giuliano's Pizza in Hinsdale, a $25 gift certificate for Baldinelli Pizza Place in
Hinsdale, and a gift certificate good for one large pizza at Papa Passero's in Westmont.
The certificate for Papa Passero's requires that you dine in the restaurant.
Value: $95.00
Donated by: Giuliano's, Baldinelli Pizza Place, and Papa Passero's
F17 PIZZA, PIZZA, AND …... WHOPPERS?
$12.00
Fooled you this time.
You get a $25 gift certificate for Baldinelli Pizza Place in Hinsdale, a gift certificate good for one large pizza at
Papa Passero's in Westmont, and four Burger King gift certificates each good for one Whopper Value Meal at a
Burger King restaurant in either Westmont, Willowbrook, or Countryside.
There is an item called the Triple Whopper with Cheese Value Meal. Really.
The certificate for Papa Passero's requires that you dine in the restaurant.
The Burger King gift certificates expire on November 2nd, 2013.
Value: $41.00
Donated by: Baldinelli Pizza Place, Papa Passero's, and Burger King Restaurants
F18 EXTRAORDINARY COMBINATION – SUSHI AND A WING PARTY
$30.00
You get four $15 gift cards for Dao Sushi and Thai Restaurant in Burr Ridge, where the Signature Rolls include
the “Godzilla Roll”, “Her Passion”, and the “Green Devil Roll”. Some kind of Monster Sandwich!
You also get a gift certificate from Buffalo Wild Wings that lets you take the party to their place. You and five
of your raucous friends go to Buffalo Wild Wings in Willowbrook for an occasion – a Bears game telecast,
perhaps? Buffalo Wild Wings will throw you a Wing Party and provide the food, and the fun-filled atmosphere.
The Buffalo Wild Wings certificate expires on December 31st, 2013. You can't wait for the playoffs.
Value: $100.00
Donated by: Dao Sushi and Thai Restaurant and Buffalo Wild Wings
THE LIVE AUCTION
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DESSERT-OF-THE-MONTH
If you have a sweet tooth, that won't be good enough. You need
several sweet teeth for this offering. Beth Clawson will provide a
different dessert each month for six months, and you have license to
indulge shamelessly. Proposed offerings include Dutch apple pie,
pumpkin bars with cream cheese frosting, Oreo truffles, classic
blueberry pie, chocolate whoopie pies with vanilla or marshmallow
filling, and peanut butter cheesecake brownie cups. Beth is willing to change items based on your preferences,
and she will negotiate delivery dates and times with the winning bidder. You might end up wrestling with the
kids for these goodies.
Value: Priceless
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Donated by: Beth Clawson
CUBS VS. CARDINALS BASEBALL TICKETS
Nothing beats fun at the old ballpark, especially when the ballpark is
Wrigley Field – the friendly confines, yadda, yadda. You can see
your beloved Cubs subdue their arch rivals, the St. Louis Cardinals, on
Saturday, July 26th. Make the winning bid and you will get four
tickets for seats in the Terrace Reserved section, down the right field
line (about even with the right fielder and about twenty rows from the
wall). The Cubs will have a new electronic JumboTron scoreboard,
and the team promises to show up, so what more can you ask? Some
kind counsel to Cubs fans from well-wishers at Busch Stadium – Patience, the meek shall inherit the earth –
eventually, in the sweet bye and bye.
Value: $160.00
Donated by: Jeff and Angela Segal
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GOLF AT RUTH LAKE COUNTRY CLUB
Three golfers will join John Dean for eighteen holes of golf at Ruth
Lake Country Club. Costs of greens fees and cart or caddy are covered,
as is the cost of drinks and snacks at the turn. (No re-turns.) The
winning bidder will negotiate the date of this outing with John.
Mandatory costume: tartan plaid knickers (a la Payne Stewart) and a Tam o' Shanter hat. Very fetching; – you...
look...maaahvelous. (Not really.)
Value: $500.00
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Donated by: John Dean
MIDWESTERN GOURMET DINNER FOR SIX
Jimmie Kay and Bob Falconer will host six persons for a
Midwestern gourmet dinner accented with a dash of Jimmie
Kay’s Texas heritage. Wines will be offered from Doctor
Bob’s stash of international wines – so many countries, so
little time. The ‘piece de résistance’ will be a sublime
chocolate dessert that is “to die for.” To echo a famous
orator, “I have been to the mountain top, and I have seen the
promised land, and it is made of chocolate.”
Value: Priceless
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Donated by: Jimmie Kay Falconer
VACATION WEEK IN CABO SAN LUCAS, MEXICO - www.pueblobonitosunsetbeach.com
Spend seven days and six nights in lovely Cabo
San Lucas, at the southern tip of Mexico’s Baja
California peninsula. Your residence will be at
luxurious Pueblo Bonito Sunset Beach Resort,
built into the hillside, in Ruth Ann Korwel’s
junior suite overlooking the Pacific Ocean. It
accommodates four persons, with a marble bath,
a kitchenette, living area, and balcony. Internet
service is provided, and the water is purified,
guaranteeing that you will not suffer the ill
consequences of being a gringo. The resort features an award-winning spa and six pools, many with swim up
bars, and including one with a private grotto. There is also a children's pool area, and a Kids' Club for the
youngsters. Gourmet restaurants accommodate your formal or casual dining preference; choose between one
featuring gourmet Mexican cuisine and another featuring International cuisine; a third is a 24-hour restaurant
offering casual, family-style dining. Food is also available at a poolside eatery, and at the Deli on the beach.
The several bars include a coffee bar and a cigar bar.
At sunrise, you might view passing whales from your balcony before going down to enjoy the sandy beach.
Should you choose not to walk, resort staff offer transportation down the hillside in golf carts. Your aquatic
play options include outstanding snorkeling and scuba diving, as well as swimming with the dolphins. This
area is also famous for the distinctive sea arch (El Arco de Cabo San Lucas) rock formation. For the daring,
deep-sea sport fishing is a worthy challenge, but we don't want to hear that the fish caught you. Land-based
activities readily available include tennis, golf, and horseback riding. The UNESCO-protected Boca de Sierra
National Park nearby is worth a visit. Nightlife is exciting in downtown Cabo San Lucas; – you can dance the
night away, but please don't resurrect the frug. Your week at Pueblo Bonito Sunset Beach Resort will be a truly
memorable diversion from the woes of the world. Vacation dates are available in 2013 or 2014.
Caveat emptor: A 13-month advance reservation will be necessary if you wish to go during Christmas holidays
or spring break.
The winning bidder may choose the option of staying at one of the sister resorts in the village, Pueblo Bonito
Rose or Pueblo Bonito Blanco. These are locations facing the Sea of Cortez.
More options: For bidders who have a special desire to spend their Mexican vacation in Mazatlan, there are two
sister resorts, Pueblo Bonito Mazatlan and Pueblo Bonito Emerald Bay, that are offered as alternative choices to
Cabo San Lucas. These are spectacular beachfront resorts that provide a luxurious experience.
Value: $2,900.00
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Donated by: Ruth Ann and Matt Korwel
PHOTOGRAPHY SITTING WITH MAGGIE
Maggie is the mother in the Bridge Communities family that is
currently being sponsored by Hinsdale UMC, and she is being
mentored by our mentoring team. She is a talented amateur
photographer who has managed to acquire a small clientele
while pursuing her avocation. She will photograph you, or
your alternative models (your family unit, your children), and
provide the photographs to you on a CD. Gussy up, and put on
your high-heeled sneakers.
Value: Priceless
Donated by: Maggie
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DINNER PARTY FOR 25 CATERED BY LALO'S
This dinner party in your home, for 25 persons, will be catered by
Lalo’s Mexican Restaurant, Berwyn, famous for its margaritas and its
authentic Mexican cuisine. And yes, the margaritas are included.
After consultation, Angela and Joe Adolf will deliver the food and drinks to the home (or designated party
place) of the winning bidder. You’d be surprised to find out how many best friends you have when the
margaritas are included. (Cheers to you, Dick Kingman.) Party hearty, but be prepared to repel party crashers.
What about Habanero pepper spray? Just asking.
Value: $600
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Donated by: Angela and Joe Adolf
GOLF AT HINSDALE COUNTRY CLUB
Swanky in the neighborhood. Three golfers will join either
Steve or Barb Swanson for one round of golf at Hinsdale
Country Club. Costs of greens fees and cart or caddy are
covered. The winning bidder will negotiate the date for this
outing with Steve and Barb. Unmentionable “barb” about
golf: “a good walk spoiled”. No unmentionable “Steve”
about golf.
Value: $500.00
Donated by: Steve and Barb Swanson
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VACATION WEEK IN VENTANA CANYON, ARIZONA - www.vrbo.com
Nestled in the foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains just
northeast of Tucson, Arizona, is beautiful Ventana Canyon.
From the balcony of their luxuriously appointed, secondfloor, two-bedroom condominium in the private, planned
community nearby, Barbara and Steve Swanson have a
great view of the mountains and the desert. You will have
the condo for a week of your choosing in the months of
May through August, 2014, the dates to be coordinated with
Barb. Available amenities include heated swimming pools,
Jacuzzis, clubhouses with exercise rooms, tennis courts, and a business center with broadband internet service.
But, please don't spoil the mood by working. Exploit adjacent properties that include the first-class Loew’s
Ventana Canyon Hotel, and the Ventana Golf and Tennis Club that features two golf courses designed by Tom
Fazio. Hike the canyon trail; visit Saguaro National Park; check out the attractions in Tucson; experience a
range of activities during your stay. (Remember to smile at the sheriff, and be sure to carry proof of
citizenship.)
Value: $1,000.00
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Donated by: Barb and Steve Swanson
WINE AND CHEESE TASTING WITH BOB FALCONER
Trust Bob. Our fearless lay leader won't disclose many
details of this offer, but he does promise the exciting
vista of the retention pond from his backyard.
However, you should expect to sample several domestic
and international wines, and several domestic and
international cheeses, and to engage in scintillating
repartée on domestic and international subjects. A
casual dinner will also be served. A special evening is
in store for the winning bidder, so carpe diem. No other
guarantees, but you can trust Bob.
Value: Priceless
Donated by: Bob Falconer
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GALENA WEEKEND AT EAGLE RIDGE RESORT - www.thegalenaterritory.com
Looking for a relaxing get-away without the hassle of
travel? The charming, quaint town of Galena, Illinois is
less than 3 hours away from Hinsdale in an idyllic
setting near the Mississippi River with shopping,
dining, sightseeing and plenty of outdoor activities for
all seasons. And the Eagle Ridge Resort and Spa, five
miles southeast of Galena, boasts world-class golf, an
amazing spa, five star dining and walking trails in some
of the most beautiful settings in the Midwest.
So jump on this opportunity for a 3-day, 2-night stay in the lovely home of John and Jennifer Dean, located
within the Eagle Ridge territory. The Deans’ weekend getaway is a 2-bedroom Vacation Home with two baths,
queen beds, a wood-burning fireplace, and screened porch. It is close to all of the walking trails and golfing,
and gives you access to the marina, owner’s club pool and fitness center, and all that the Eagle Ridge Resort has
to offer.
During your stay, you can play one of Eagle Ridge’s four championship golf courses, which offer a total of 63
holes. Each course boasts its own facilities, including a clubhouse complete with golf shop and grill. Other
activities to consider include horseback riding at the nearby Shenandoah Riding Stables, renting a canoe or
pontoon boat to enjoy Lake Galena, hot air balloon rides, spa services, or hiking and biking on over 20 miles of
scenic trails. Popular winter activities include cross-country skiing, ice-skating and sledding. This is a getaway that has something for everyone!! Either way, you will consult with Jen Dean to schedule your vacation,
which has a use-by date of September 2014.
Value: $600.00
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Donated by: John and Jennifer Dean
ITALIAN DINNER PARTY FOR SIX
The Malos are offering a unique Italian dining experience for six that
combines Old World Italy with new world cooking techniques. The
four-course meal will be prepared by Chris and Nancy, with the
assistance of a rising young chef, Brian, who is gaining experience in
the best restaurant kitchens in Chicago (including Spiaggia and Tru).
Brian will assist in designing a menu that will illuminate all of your
taste buds. Each course will be paired with a fine Italian wine. You
may want to wear your “comfy pants”, and arrange for a designated driver for the evening. Limousine service
is not included. Don't upgrade to DirecTV, and don't get rid of cable; – you do want to fall into this dinner party.
Value: Priceless
Donated by: Chris and Nancy Malo
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SUMMER VACATION WEEK IN STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, COLORADO
www.thephoenixatsteamboat.com
Imagine this: a week in the Rockies next
summer, with hiking, biking, swimming,
horseback riding, rafting, fly-fishing, and
much more. Take the family; indeed, take the
extended family, or take multiple families.
They can all be accommodated in the 4bedroom, 4-bath condominium of Bob and
Kathi Hooks, located in “The Phoenix at
Steamboat”, in the mountain resort of
Steamboat Springs, CO. They are offering a seven-night stay in their two-level unit that has two bedrooms on
each floor. The main level bedrooms are each furnished with a split-king bed; upstairs, the master bedroom has
a king-size bed, and the other bedroom has a queen-size bed. The living area on the main level has a full
kitchen, a dining area, and a private balcony. One of the main level bedrooms also has a private balcony. Other
features include flat screen televisions and DVD players in the living area and each bedroom, air conditioning,
washer/dryer, private garage, outdoor swimming pool and hot tubs, exercise facility, and wireless internet
access. The area also offers fine dining restaurants, gondola rides to the top of the mountain, rodeos, and other
entertainment. The winning bidder will negotiate the vacation date with the Hooks.
We strongly recommend that you get your Rocky Mountain high through this vacation, eschewing the
alternative that was recently legalized in Colorado. No toking!
Value: $1,850.00
Donated by: Bob and Kathi Hooks
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WINTER VACATION WEEK AT LAKE TAHOE - www.ridgetahoeresort.com
Embrace the snow. Spend an
exhilarating week (seven nights) in a
two-bedroom, two-bath condominium
in the Ridge Tahoe Resort in Stateline,
NV, perched on top of a mountain
ridge that overlooks magnificent Lake
Tahoe. You will have ready access to the slopes of Heavenly Ski Resort. No kidding; -- it is named the
Heavenly Ski Resort. Penny Fisher Ill’s newly remodeled condominium can accommodate six persons, and can
be available in January, February, or March, 2014. It has a master bedroom with king size bed and adjoining
full bath, a guest bedroom with queen bed and adjoining full bath, a spacious living room with queen size sofa
sleeper, a gas fireplace, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, televisions, and a washer and dryer. You would
also have daily maid service. All of this, and first rate skiing, too. You must have died and gone to Heaven (or
at least to its Ski Resort). Since this is a United Methodist function, we are not allowed to mention that there is
complimentary shuttle service to the casinos in Stateline.
Value: $2,100.00
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Donated by: Penny Fisher Ill
SPECIAL WINE DINNER FOR EIGHT
Oenophiles of the world, unite! Join Zed and Cheryl Francis at
their home for a “special wine” dinner. As prophesied last year in
Zed's sermon on “Living, Giving, and Wine”, the lucky guests and
hosts will get to taste a rare bottle of 1986 Chateau Lafite
Rothschild Bordeaux (that Zed estimates at $1,000 in value).**
Additional wonderful wines and a delicious dinner will also be
served, details of the evening’s festivities to be planned in
consultation with the winning bidder. This is a once in a blue
moon opportunity to answer the question: Is any bottle of wine
really worth $1,000? Organize your bidding consortium and
prepare to corner the market. Without doubt, this will be a
memorable evening for you and your guests.
** SECRET! Don't let Zed know this, but a new film, “Red Obsession”, documents the astonishing rise in
price of Bordeaux reds due to the influx of Chinese buyers into the wine market. 2010 Lafites are being sold for
$2,000 at retail stores. $200,000 was recently paid at a Hong Kong auction for a bottle of Lafite. Zed is
practically giving away his wine. Shhh! It's our secret.
Value: Priceless
Donated by: Zed and Cheryl Francis
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RESORT VACATION WEEK IN ANTIGUA - www.stjamesclubantigua.com
Ahhh, fun in the sun. Where better to
enjoy it than on a tropical paradise in the
Caribbean? We are offering 7 nights of
luxurious accommodation (double
occupancy) for up to 2 rooms (valued at
$3,000) at the St. James Club, a 4-star beach front resort on the island of Antigua, a lush tropical playground.
Situated on a private peninsula, boasting two magnificent white-sand beaches, and surrounded by the clear,
turquoise waters of the Caribbean, St. James Club received a 2013 Magellan Gold Award for best family resort.
You will pay mandatory, all-inclusive, supplementary charges of $125 per person per night to cover the cost of
all meals, beverages (including alcohol), use of resort facilities, activities, and service charges. This grants you
access to four restaurants and a beach grill, five bars, six swimming pools, tennis courts, fitness center, full
service spa, a dive center, a teen beach pavilion, a supervised children's program at the Kidz Club,
complimentary non-motorized water sports (including lessons in windsurfing, sailing, and kayaking), and
nightly entertainment. Snorkeling equipment and instruction are complimentary at the resort dive center. Tank
dives to explore nearby coral reefs, with their abundant and colorful marine life, can be arranged with
commercial dive centers that are nearby. Should you seek a brief diversion from the high life at the Club,
sightseeing and exploration of the island can provide a quick reality check. The vacation certificate is valid to
November 1st, 2014. This vacation will provide you a memorable escape from the regular grind.
So, no worries, man, you need to relax. Where indolence is bliss, 'tis folly to be busy.
Value: $3,000.00
Donated by: Elite Island Resorts