2016 HYG Auction Brochure Herald
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2016 HYG Auction Brochure Herald
Hancock Youth Group Biennial Auction Sunday, April 3, 2016 Hancock Youth Dare To Make A Difference For the past 14 years, the Hancock Youth Group (HYG) has traveled to the Appalachian Mountains to build and repair homes for people in need. Our youth spend a week with Housing Oriented Ministries Established for Service (H.O.M.E.S., Inc) in Neon, Kentucky, painting, renovating, landscaping, roofing, hauling, building for some of the most disadvantaged people in our country. This week of service is the highlight of the year for HYG. It offers our youth a new perspective of the world around them and renewed gratitude for the world they live in. A special thank you to the incredible Mr. Phil Terry as auctioneer! A world of thanks also to: ~All our fabulous donors! ~ Lexington merchants and vendors ~ HYG students and their families ~ HYG Auction Committee ~ Hancock Staff Members: Roseanne O’Neill, Sarah Burns and John Carroll ~ Youth ministry leaders: Andrew Harris, Seminarian ~ Brian Keeping and Chris Groves for the raffle items. A very special thanks to all the families and friends of Hancock church who always support our efforts in deeds and prayers. Thanks to YOU ! Our HYG students will be able to participate in many meaningful and life changing mission trips. 1 Order Of Events Welcome to the 2016 HYG Auction 11:00 AM in Clark Hall Lunch and Bake Sale Live Auction Preview Silent Auction Begins Wine and Bowl Raffle Ticket Sale Registration and Paddle Pick-Up 12:00 PM Live Auction Begins Items 1-20 will be auctioned at this time Don’t forget to mark your programs for your favorite items ~~~~10 MINUTE INTERMISSION~~~~ Last Chance to buy raffle tickets and bid on Silent Auction Items!! 12:15 PM After Intermission Wine and Bowl Raffle Winners Announced Silent Auction Closed 12:20 Live Auction Continues Items 21-34 At the end of the Auction, please proceed to check out. (Note: You may check out at any time during the event). Checks should be made payable to Hancock UCC. Only one check is needed for all your winning bids. Cash is accepted too! 2 Silent Auction Items Baskets 101 Mother’s Day is coming! You will be all set for a gift to pamper Mom for Mother’s Day if you bid high on this wonderful Mother’s Day gift basket. Includes Lexx gift card, chocolates, movie tickets, manicure, and special bath products. Then give yourself a pat on the back for being ready a month ahead of time! The Navia Family Estimated Value $125 102 Breakfast gift basket Love big breakfasts like the Palm Sunday brunch? Have a fabulous spread at your home every weekend! A brand new nonstick omelet maker creates perfect delicious omelets every time. Food items include: pancake mix; L.L Bean 100% pure maple syrup; gourmet granola; wild lavender honey; 3 jars of jam—gingered rhubarb, cinnamon pear, and seedless raspberry; 12 oz. of Equal Exchange organic decaffeinated coffee; and 1 pound of Starbucks whole bean coffee (can bring to any Starbucks to have ground for you). Parish Life Committee Estimated Value $75 103 Starbucks gift basket All the things you love from Starbucks; coffee, tea, mug, and more ... Starbucks Estimated Value $50 104 DIY Asian Cuisine Stir fry to Sushi—the tools and basic ingredients to get you started on your adventure into do-it-yourself Asian cuisine. Wok, spices, sushi instruction book and more! Also includes a $20 gift card to Formosa Taipei. Susan Foley Estimated Value $95 3 Silent Auction Items 105 Stonewall Kitchen Basket A blueberry pancake basket from Maine’s Stonewall Kitchen. Eric Zanin 106 Estimated Value $60 Pocketful of Posies Basket Treat yourself to some of the best cleaning products for your clothing. Drawer liners and a gift card also included in this basket. Kim Zanin Estimated Value $125 107 Coffee and Tea Lover’s Basket Coffee from Maine, Tea, mugs, coffee liqueur and of course a Dunkin’ gift card! Hancock Staff 108 Learn to Knit a Prayer Shawl Learn to cast on, knit, purl, and bind off. Includes a lovely woven basket handcrafted in Vermont, two skeins of yarn to make a scarf (and practice on), needles, yarn and pattern for a prayer shawl. Also included: up to 3 hours of lessons. Debbie Crooke and basket from Beth Shutt 4 Estimated Value $75 Estimated Value $100 Silent Auction Items 109 Family Movie Night With Star Wars Have some fun in a galaxy far away-Enjoy both the new and all the old favorites! From the Star Wars movies: The Force Awakens plus episodes I-VI Snacks with the Star Wars theme to enjoy while you watch! Popcorn, chez its, cocoa with Star Wars mugs, cereal-Relive your favorite memories and create some new ones while watching with the family Kristine and Mike Arena 110 Estimated Value $150 Board Game-a-palooza Tired of all the screen time? Try having family fun the old fashioned way With board and table games! Try Jenga, Banangrams, Spot It, Scrabble (with Tile lock, travel size), Sequence, and Anomia! Enjoyable for ages 9-99. Bring a few to the next Board Game night at Hancock! Kristine and Mike Arena Estimated Value $100 5 Silent Auction Items Pamper Yourself 201 An Afternoon in Lexington Start off with a hair cut at Stephanie Louis Salon, then stroll over to Nails by Noel for a mani or pedi, and end with a visit to Crafty Yankee to pick out something special. Kim Zanin Estimated Value $ 110 202 Get In Shape for Women 10 visits - no expiration date to Get In Shape for Women. Also find a water bottle, pedometer, journal, and more in this basket. Get in Shape for Women Estimated Value $ 275 203 Sports Clips Basket Specialty hair products and free haircut coupons. Christine Edmonds 6 Estimated Value $100 Silent Auction Items Food Glorious Food 301 Light and Healthy Breakfast for two Includes two bowls and spoons, 12 oz. homemade granola, 16 oz. freshly made Greek yogurt from Sophia's Greek Pantry in Belmont. The Patel Family Estimated Value $ 40 302 Not Your Average Joe's Gift card to be used at any Not Your Average Joe’s. Amy Swanson Estimated Value $125 303 99 Restaurant Select any 99 restaurant from their many locations for a great night out with this gift card. Cheryl and Mike Kraley Estimated Value $575 304 Dinner and Dessert Start your evening out at Marios while enjoying a bottle of Toscano Dogajolo Rosso wine. For dessert walk over to Fruitee Yogurt. HYG’ers (wine from John Carroll) Estimated Value $ 55 7 Silent Auction Items Food Glorious Food 305 Beer and Pizza Take out from Upper Crust Pizza in Lexington Center and enjoy a 4-pack of Heady Topper Beer from Vermont (highly rated and sought after craft beer). HYG’ers and Brad Crooke Estimated Value $80 306 Cake Select a cake or their famous cupcakes for your next celebration from Cake in Lexington. HYG’ers Estimated Value $45 307 Chateau Restaurant Choose either the Waltham or Burlington restaurant for a classic Italian meal. Bob and Priscilla Thayer Estimated Value $50 308 Date Night ~ Dinner and a Movie Enjoy Dinner for Two at Via Lago Restaurant with a $50 gift card and then stroll over to the Lexington Venue for a movie with 2 movie passes. CeCe and Ben Potter & HYG’ers 8 Estimated Value $70 Silent Auction Items Food Glorious Food 309 Pemberton Farms Gourmet Food Basket Treat yourself or someone else to this beautiful basket full of yummy goodies. Scott Kendall Estimated Value $ 100 310 Craft Beer Sampler Basket #1 New England Craft Beer Sampler Basket: People’s Pint Ma, Brewmaster Jack Ma, Foley Brewing Vt., Hidden Cove Me, Kelsen Brewing NH Scott Kendall 311 Craft Beer Sampler Basket #2 Massachusetts Craft Beer Sampler Basket: Trillium Brewing (2), Night Shift, Mystic Brewing, Idle Hands Scott Kendall 312 Estimated Value $ 55 Estimated Value $ 60 Dinner and Ice Cream Stop by Neillio’s for a dinner to go with a $50 gift card, then head to Ranc’s for an ice cream treat. HYG’ers Estimated Value $ 70 9 Silent Auction Items Local Fine Dining 313 Inn at Hastings Park, Artistry Restaurant Experience Artistry, the newest restaurant in Lexington, located at the Inn at Hastings Park. Debbie Crooke Estimated Value $25 314 Il Casale Six bidders can enjoy a special Italian meal with one of these gifts card to the Lexington or Belmont Il Casale or Dante in Cambridge. Six gift cards. Filippo de Margistris 315 Vinebrook Tavern Enjoy a meal at the favorite local tavern with this gift card. Tara and Matt Stevens 316 Estimated Value $200 Estimated Value $100 The Colonial Inn Two lucky winners will use their $100 gift card towards a meal at the Colonial Inn in Concord. Two gift cards. Connie Ahara Estimated Value $200 317 Deluxe Town Diner A gift card to Deluxe Town Diner in Watertown. The Potter-Zenk Family 10 Estimated Value $50 Silent Auction Items HYG and Hancock Member Services 401 Life of Pie! Choose from apple, lemon meringue pie or a cheesecake of your choice baked by HYG member who specializes in creating fantastic desserts. One week’s notice please. Jennifer Foley Estimated Value $ 20 402 Homemade Cookies! A batch of chocolate chip cookies delivered locally! Evan Kendall Estimated Value $ 15 403 Homemade Cookies, Muffins or Cupcakes A batch of baked goods your choice! Acadia Connor Estimated Value $ 15 404 Homemade Cookies, Cake, Cupcakes or Muffins A batch of any type of cookies, cake, cupcakes or muffins of your choice! Hannah Edmonds Estimated Value $ 15 405 A Pie Take it home and enjoy. Lucy McNeil Estimated Value $ 15 11 Silent Auction Items HYG and Hancock Member Childcare 406 Childcare Babysitting for one evening by a former pediatric nurse. Carolyn Aiken 407 Childcare Babysitting for one evening. Stella and Kesinia 408 Estimated Value $50 One day of Cheerleading Need a little encouragement? We will attend your game, event or be your personal cheerleaders for up to 2 hours. Must use by August 1, 2016. Lucy and Hannah 12 Estimated Value $50 Estimated Value: priceless Silent Auction Items More HYG and Hancock Member Services 409 Lawn Mowing Two afternoons of lawn mowing. Peter Kuli Estimated Value $ 60 410 Arena and Sons-- Handymen for an afternoon Do you have any small scale fix it jobs around the house? David, Michael, and Andy will provide up to 4 hours of dedicated time to hammer, paint, scrape, repair or help move items in or out of your home. Any IKEA furniture you can't figure out? David is a pro at reading those confusing directions and putting your new desk, chair or bookcase together! Put their combined muscle strength to good use Must schedule on a weekend day. Michael, David, and Andy Arena 411 Carpentry Three hours of carpentry repair work. Does not include materials. Must use by August 1,2016. Stephen Cooke 412 Estimated Value $ 50 Afternoon of Cleaning Gutters 3 hours of cleaning out your gutters You provide the ladder. Must use by August 1, 2016. Matt Zanin 413 Estimated Value $100 Estimated Value: priceless Rock Climbing Fun at the Boston Rock Gym Spend 1.5 hours at the Gym with Nathan, bouldering and climbing on the walls. Includes transportation to and from the gym (by Nathan’s parents), a day pass and equipment. Suggested minimum age: 9 Nathan Kilroy Estimated Value $50 13 Silent Auction Items But Wait there’s More 414 Resume Writing How do you feel about your resume? Does your LinkedIn profile reflect who you are as a professional? Do you even have a LinkedIn profile? When is the last time you actually looked at your resume? As the director of Talent Acquisition for a pre-IPO technology company, Nell can help you create and format professional looking resume and LinkedIn profile. Want to update what you have? Let me help you create a professional looking resume and/or LinkedIn profile. 2 hours of help, please use by September 2017. Nell Thayer Heisner Estimated Value $100 415 College Application 2 hours of editing and workshopping college application essays. Andrew has a bachelor's degree in English Literature and Creative writing and worked at the Hofstra University writing center for two years as an undergrad. Slight digressions into interesting conversations may occur. Please use by April 2017. Andrew Harris Estimated Value $ 100 416 Softball Lessons 2 lessons (up to 1 hour each) focusing on your choice of fielding, hitting or pitching. Ideal for ages 7-12. Kathryn Crooke Estimated Value $50 417 Baseball Lessons 2 lessons (up to 1 hour each) focusing on your choice of fielding, hitting or catching. Ideal for ages 7-12. Included is a $30 gift card to Tricon. Daniel Crooke 14 Estimated Value $80 Silent Auction Items One Of A Kind 501 Wooden Model Ship Wooden Model Ship Size 24"w x 19"h. Built by inmates in Maine State Prison. Stevens Family 502 Crochet Baby Afghan Beautiful variegated afghan for a baby in white, blue, pink, and yellow. Doug Teeter 503 Estimated Value $120 Sterling Silver and Jasper Necklace Handmade Sterling silver and Jasper Necklace. Debbie Crooke 505 Estimated Value $45 Sterling Silver and Swarovski Bracelet Handmade Sterling silver and Swarovski crystal bracelet. Laura Wilczewski 504 Estimated Value priceless Estimated Value $40 Custom made Carved items Rob Sheridan offers two hand carved wall decorations or Christmas tree ornaments. These will be custom designed with your choice of quotes, colors, names, and object. Rob Sheridan Estimated Value $50 15 Silent Auction Items 506 Crochet Cream Afghan Cozy up at night in this beautiful cream afghan throw. Doug Teeter Estimated Value $60 507 Crocheted Bracelets Three braided crocheted bracelets. One in Lexington colors blue and gold, two in colors of your choice. Any or all can be exchanged for your preferred colors. Sue LaLone Estimated Value $60 508 Hand-made Crochet Shawl Hand-made crocheted shawl/scarf in cream and variegated blue-green stripes. Sari Mauro 509 Estimated Value $85 Hand-made Crochet bag of goodies Gift bag of crocheted items including a mug cozy and a bracelet Sari Mauro Estimated Value $25 510 Nantucket Basket Bracelet Lovely handmade Nantucket Basket bracelet. Margo Lacey 16 Estimated Value $ $175 Silent Auction Items Things to Do, Places to Go 601 College counseling at Collegewise One hour of college counseling at Collegewise along with a copy of the 2016 edition of The Princeton Review's "The Best 378 Colleges". Meg Mahoney Estimated Value $275 602 Customized training for long distance hike Do you fantasize about leaving the comforts of home and going for a long walk in the woods? Are you thinking of hiking the Appalachian Trail or another long distance hike? I am offering a consultation on what equipment or gear to take along and how to plan and ship food needed for a long distance hike. Also, see pictures and hear stories of a hike in one of the most beautiful places on Earth, I would be willing to share my adventures on the John Muir Trail. Sue Ellen Briggs Estimated Value priceless 603 Pick your Sport or Concert Treat yourself to a game with your favorite team or an upcoming concert with this gift card to Ace Tickets. Terri Stull Estimated Value $100 17 Silent Auction Items For You and Your Home 701 Two Decorative Pillows Two decorative pillows in yellow and blue. Sharon Kendall Estimated Value $30 702 Keurig 2.0 K400 Coffee Brewing System with Carafe Brand new Keurig coffee system for your morning coffee and some K-Cups to get you started. Bart Wilson, Jr. Estimated Value $170 703 Crickets Gift Certificate Crickets gift card to bring some spring flowers into your home. Donnalee Farris Estimated Value $ 100 704 Wine and Wine glasses A bottle of Line 39 Pinot Noir, a bottle of Beringer Cabernet Sauvignon and 4 balloon wine glasses from Pier 1. John Carroll and The Fenske’s 18 Estimated Value $ 40 Fine Wine Raffle Fine Wine Raffle Impress your guests. Dazzle your friends. If you are one of the six lucky winners of one these fine wines, your reputation as an oenophile will be legendary (and snob appeal enhanced!) For your pleasure we are offering: A bottle of 2014 Far Niente Napa Chardonnay ($60 retail value) A magnum of 2011 En Route Russian River Pinot Noir (retail value $100) A magnum of 2008 Poggio Rosso Chianti Classico Reserva (retail value $100) A magnum of 2009 Pahlmeyer Napa Merlot (retail value $125) A magnum of 2010 Marques de Caceres Rioja Reserva (retail value $80) A magnum of Adamti Prosecco cuvee Giardino (retail value $75) Tickets are $5 per chance or 5 for $20 Tickets available at the HYG Auction You must be 21 to purchase a ticket. Drawing will be after the auction intermission at the HYG Auction. You do not need to be present to win. Many thanks to Brian Keeping for generously donating the raffle wine 19 Handcrafted Wooden Bowl Raffle Wooden Bowl Raffle One of a kind handcrafted wooden bowl created by Chris Groves. Tickets are $5 per chance or 5 for $20. Tickets available at the HYG Auction. Drawing will be after the auction intermission at the HYG Auction. You do not need to be present to win. Many thanks to Chris Groves for generously making the wooden bowl!! 20 Bake Sale HUNGRY? Me Too! Don’t forget to stop by the HYG Lunch & Bake Sale Lunch and baked goods will be in Clark Hall. Come find us! Wraps and donated by Wilson Farm. Includes fruit, chips, and water. Stop by the bake sale for dessert. Use your paddle number to pay for lunch! 21 Live Auction Items Purchase your HYG Auction Paddle before bidding begins! Please stop by the registration desk to purchase your HYG Auction Paddle before our live auction begins. $5 suggested donation. Families may share paddles. If you do not win your bid, Don’t be SAD. Be Happy ! You can still make a difference! We urge to make a donation in any amount to the HYG Auction Fund. Simply stop by the checkout tables. They will gladly accept any donation by cash or check. Please make checks payable to Hancock UCC. We thank you for your support! Check out time! Please be sure to stop by the check out desk to pick up items and/or certificates before you leave today. If you forgot you cash or checkbook please see someone at check out desk to fill out an IOU form. 22 Live Auction Items 1 Neon Trip ‘Packing List’ Basket About to embark on your first trip to Neon? Ready. Set. Go! Be the high bidder on this basket and save yourself the run around to get all these trip necessities. Items for working on construction projects include: hammer, nail apron, safety glasses, R-95 dust masks, tape measure, ear plugs, sunscreen, and 2 pairs of work gloves- one is flex grip for wet or slippery tasks, the other for general purpose. Gloves are size Large, but can be exchanged at Lexington (now Shattuck) Ace Hardware at the corner of Lowell and Woburn Streets. Basket also includes a cozy red blanket and a stash of yummy snacks for the long bus ride chips, goldfish, cookies, trail mix, and candy. Sharon and Scott Kendall Estimated Value $90 2 2008 Knight’s Bridge, Knight’s Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon (Double Magnum) Knight’s Valley is a small, micro appellation just north of Napa Valley on the way west to Alexander and Sonoma Valleys. Some wine experts believe that it is in Knight’s Valley that the finest growing conditions for producing California’s greatest Cabernet Sauvignon exist. But it is a very small region that is not that well known. Knight’s Valley wineries such as Peter Michael are renowned for producing great cabernet and achieving international acclaim. Knight’s Bridge Winery is a relatively new winery in Knight’s Valley that was developed by a group of Massachusetts businessmen and top California winemakers. The results have been amazing. The cabernets of Knight’s Bridge Winery rival the best of Napa and this winery is sure to develop its reputation further in coming vintages. Brian Keeping Estimated Value $400 23 Live Auction Items 3 Four hours plumbing labor by Alex Swanson Need help with plumbing, heating, or gas? Replace a faucet or toilet. Install a new vanity. Renovate a bathroom or kitchen. Install a new hot water heater or boiler. Winning bidder receives eight hours of labor (assume 4 hours with 2 mechanics on site). Can be one trip or split over two trips, in addition to scouting out the job that you want done. Can also be applied toward a job taking more than eight hours. Does not include material costs, permit fees, etc. Some task and time restrictions (no faucet repairs or drain cleaning). Mouradian Plumbing and Heating is a local company based out of Arlington specializing in high efficiency heating and hot water equipment. References available upon request. Licensed and insured. Master plumbing license #16129-M. Alex Swanson Estimated Value $400 4 Gerard Bertrand Gris Blanc Rose 2014 (3.0l double magnum) An original rosé with a very pale pink color plus grey and whitish tints. The bouquet reveals delightful red berry scents. A slight sparkle on the palate gives the wine all its freshness and brings out its fruit to the full. The elegant finish is pleasantly fresh and mineral. Grenache is the king of grape varieties when it comes to making light, racy, fruity rosés in contemporary style. Sharon and Scott Kendall Estimated Value $90 5 Red Sox Tickets 2 Red Sox Tickets: Red Sox vs. Texas Rangers @ Fenway, July 4th 1:35pm. Loge Seating on the first base side. Kim Zanin Estimated Value $ 225 6 Barbershop Quartet Rob Sheridan and his barbershop quartet “Under Construction” are from the chorus “Sounds of Concord”. They will sing three songs at a gathering of your choice (birthday, anniversary, surprise, etc.) at a location within 30 minutes of Lexington on a mutually agreed upon date and time. Rob Sheridan 24 Estimated Value priceless Live Auction Items 7 Cabernet & Chardonnay Combo Pack (Lot 1 of 9 bottles each) 6 Bottles Louis Martini Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 Consistently one of the great values in Cabernet from Northern California is Louis Martini’s Sonoma County Cabernet. This is a blend of 85% Cabernet and the rest Merlot, Petite Sirah, Cabernet Franc, and Malbec. The wine is dark ruby/purple and displays delicious black and red currant fruit with some underlying soil and underbrush nuances. Savory, fruity, rich and supple, and just a delicious, medium to full bodied mouthful of Cabernet. Rated 89 points by the Wine Advocate. 3 Bottles Gallo Signature Russian River Chardonnay For her signature white varietal, Gina Gallo chose Laguna Ranch Vineyard in the Russian River Valley. When Laguna Ranch was an apple orchard, Gina’s grandfather Julio Gallo, used to pick apples for his wife’s legendary apple pies. He later purchased the property and transformed it into a Chardonnay Vineyard. This wine is a true expression of the Russian River Valley that opens with aromas of sweet vanilla and freshly baked bread. This wine has delightfully bright flavors of crisp apple, lemon meringue and ginger on the palate. Sharon and Scott Kendall Estimated Value $220 8 Four-Course Gourmet Dinner Four-Course Italian themed Dinner with wine pairing for 4 people prepared and served in the winner's home. The menu will be developed and cooked by Sarah, graduate of the Culinary Certificate Program at the Cambridge School of Culinary Arts. Wine for the meal will be paired by Brian Keeping, Fine Wine Director at Martignetti Companies. The winner will receive a 30-minute consult meeting with us in advance of the actual dinner date to discuss menu preferences, dietary restrictions, etc. and to set a date that will work for the prize winners, the chef, and the sommelier. There is no expiration date on this prize as to when it can be redeemed. Sarah and Brian Keeping Estimated Value $700 25 Live Auction Items 9 Baking Basket Don't miss out on Joan's delicious dessert basket of homemade goodies. The Rutila bakery is giving you a certificate good for your choice of 6 out of the following items: Steamed Cranberry Pudding, Sticky Buns, Pulla Coffee Bread, Lemon Bars, Cherry Pie, Chocolate Cake, Raspberry Marzipan Torte, or Ice Cream Cake. Arrange for your future desserts with a week’s notice! Joan Rutila Estimated Value $90 10 Spend a Week in Bar Harbor, Maine! For a week you can enjoy hiking in Acadia National Park, kayaking in the ocean, swimming in a lake, biking on a carriage road, or just relaxing on the porch watching the sunset! This 3-Bedroom, 1 Bathroom classic summer cottage sleeps up to 6 people. Beds are Queen, Full, and Bunk bed, and additional Single in another small room. It is on the ocean, and away from the crowds. There is a full kitchen, cookware, microwave and dishes. Linens and towels are also provided. There is a fireplace, but no central heat. There is no TV, disposal, dishwasher, or washer/dryer. Available before June 15, 2016 or after Labor Day 2016. The weekly rental during this time of year is $1,000. This is a five-hour drive from Lexington. You will need to bring your own bike and kayak. Ann & Nariman Behravesh 26 Estimated Value $1000 Live Auction Items 11 Stags Leap Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 1.5l (magnum) This Napa Valley Cabernet exemplifies the elegant success that resulted from the cooler 2011 vintage. As James Suckling says “This is a Cabernet with real tension and lively energy to it, Extremely well done.” The Wine Enthusiast magazine rated it 90 points saying it is a Cab that is earthy and lean on entry, before developing in the glass into juicy dark cherry and leathery notes. Smooth, integrated oak and tannin leave an impression in terms of texture, with a persistence of tannin on the finish. Scott and Sharon Kendall Estimated Value $125 12 Sermon Of Choice! A SERMON, on any appropriate text or topic of your choosing, to be delivered at Hancock on a mutually agreeable summer Sunday, by the Rev. Dr. Paul Shupe. Paul Shupe Estimated Value priceless 13 Dinner and Painting Enjoy a local evening out in Lexington. Start with dinner at Via Lago with a $100 gift card. Then stroll over to Pinot’s Pallette for a painting class while sipping on some Prosecco. Also included is a wine glass, gift card, painting by an in-house artist, and Pinot Palette pen. Prosecco is from Barefoot Bubbly. Pinot Palette and John Carroll Estimated Value $200 27 Live Auction Items 14 Sauvignon Blanc from around the world Enjoy five fine Sauvignon Blancs from France, South Africa, New Zealand, Chile, and of course California. Experience the versatility of this varietal from a crisp elegant Sancerre to a lush, bold Marlborough New Zealand offering. Tom Ransohoff Estimated Value $85 15 Oral-B Precision 5000 Dr. Puschak has donated his favorite electric toothbrush for the highest bidder. This newly designed Oral-B Precision 5000 is a professional model that he recommends for all of his patients to use. Everyone has some sort of a tooth brush and most of us use it to prevent cavities and gum disease, not to mention control bad breath. But when it comes to flossing he says it is disturbing to know that only 51% of the population actually floss their teeth and that only a whopping 12% of us floss on a daily basis. This might seem shocking but is true. Are you feeling guilty now??? This is why Dr. Puschak feels it is most likely that we all could easily improve our oral health by brushing more efficiently by using a high quality electric toothbrush while flossing on the other hand is, well good luck with that one. Therefore, he has donated one of his prized brushes for the auction block. Thomas B. Puschak, DMD 28 Estimated Value $140 Live Auction Items 16 Gourmet dinner for 8 Gourmet dinner for 8. Al and Carol Bukys have been preparing and hosting gourmet dinners in their home for the last 10 years. This is your opportunity to have Al and Carol prepare a 7 course meal for 8 people, bring it to your home and serve you and your guests for the evening. 6 Bottles of wine have been donated for your pleasure with this gourmet dinner. Course selections will be made by the winning bidder from menus that Al and Carol have made for previous gourmet dinners. The dinner should be scheduled for a Saturday evening and will last 4 to 6 hours. Minimum bid is $400, which includes the cost of the food and wine. For reservations, call Chez Bukys Catering: 781-674-0339 Carol and Al Bukys Estimated Value $400 17 Original watercolor by Eleanor Johnson Original watercolor of ocean scene by former Hancock member, Eleanor Johnson. Also included is a gift card from Big Frame to freshen the frame. Ruth Ladd Estimated Value priceless 18 Dry Creek Vineyard Sailors Cuvee 2012 (1.5l Magnum) This is an exciting blend for a number of reasons. First and foremost, the Cabernet Franc is the first vintage from our newly planted DCV6 estate vineyard located just yards from the winery. This Loire Valley clone of Cabernet Franc is particularly impressive and the 2012 vintage yielded grapes that were beautifully ripe and well structured. This unique blend carries an uncommon depth and richness with toasted blueberry elements from the Cabernet Franc shining through. The Malbec provides a smoky undercurrent while the Petit Verdot offers layers of pepper and allspice. It’s a delicious wine and one that we think has the aging potential of 20 years and beyond. Sharon and Scott Kendall Estimated Value $65 29 Live Auction Items 19 Bretton Woods, NH Spend one weekend or up to a week at the Irving Condo at Bretton Woods, NH. This 4- bedroom, 2 bath condo sleeps 810 people. It is located next to Bretton Woods ski area in the Mt. Washington Resort only 4 miles from Crawford Notch and the AMC Highland Center. Kitchens and baths were recently completely renovated. Amenities include a 4 person sauna for relaxing those tired muscles after a day of hiking, golfing or zip-lining, and washer/dryer for your convenience. The porch offers lovely views of the Presidential Range. The resort offers golfing, canopy and zip-line tours, fine dining and spa treatments, etc. You'll find hiking trails in the White Mountains of all levels just minutes from the condo. Bretton Woods is a spectacular 4-season resort located in the heart of the White Mountains. For more information about the area: http://brettonwoods.com. Ann & Skip Irving Estimated Value $200-$250/night 20 Maryann’s Custom Color your Home Reinvent a room by shopping your own house. MaryAnn Shupe will give you 3-4 hours of her time in your home to help you with a house project. Pick paint colors, hang pictures, or move furniture and objects around to make an old space feel like new. MaryAnn can also help you gather and arrange treasured objects together in a new and artistic arrangement that brings pleasure and beauty to the everyday. Use by April 2017. Maryann Shupe Estimated Value priceless ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~INTERMISSION~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Last Chance to buy raffle tickets and bid on Silent Auction Items!! 30 Live Auction Items 21 Rodney Strong Alexander Valley Cabernet 2012 3.0l (Double Magnum) A powerful Cabernet from the hillsides of the Alexander Valley: Lush dark berries and ripe plums dominate the glass, while hints of cassis and cocoa play in the background. The firm mature tannins give this wine a strong backbone, while the 17 months of barrel aging have softened this bold wine just enough to enjoy now. Rated 89 points by The Wine Advocate, Robert Parker says this Medium to full bodied Cabernet is approachable, but should hit its peak in 3-4 years and last 15 yrs or more. Sharon and Scott Kendall Estimated Value $100 22 Dinner and a Red Sox Game 2 Tickets - Red Sox vs. TOR Blue Jays, Sept 30 (Friday) @ 7:10 PM, Loge Box 130 Row AA Seats 5,6. Excellent seats behind home plate - see Big Papi in the last weekend of his career. Includes a $100 gift card to Whiskey’s on Boylston St. for dining before, after, or both! Brad & Debbie Crooke Estimated Value $325 23 Heady Topper Beer Four 4 packs of the highly rated and sought after craft beer. Save yourself a trip to Vermont and bid high and often to take this beer home today! Brad & Debbie Crooke Estimated Value $50 31 Live Auction Items 24 Motorcycle Adventure I will give the person a motorcycle ride for 150 miles where ever they want to go in New England for a day. Otherwise I will choose very pretty back roads. I will provide the helmet and jacket. Good shoes and gloves should be worn by the rider. I will only go as fast as they wish. References available, by past passengers including my son. David Hathaway Estimated Value $200, the experience - priceless 25 Alexander Valley Estate Merlot 2007 (1.5l Magnum) Anyone who thinks Merlot is a lightweight has never tried this one. The 2007 is a wellstructured wine with the kind of characteristics often ascribed to Cabernet. Those characteristics are the result of the unique qualities of the five vineyards on the valley's southern end that provided the fruit for 2007. The heavier soils in each of the vineyard sites allowed the fruit to ripen slowly and develop a wide range of flavors. What you will find here is a lush Merlot with aromas of black cherry, plum, blackberry and cassis. In the glass are big flavors of plum, vanilla and dark cherry. On those occasions when you are about to reach for a Cab to serve with a particular dish, try this Merlot. You'll be surprised how good a partner it is. “A lovely Merlot, soft and supple” - Wine Enthusiast Magazine - December 2009 Sharon and Scott Kendall Estimated Value $75 26 Gourmet Dinner in Charlestown Four-Course Dinner with wine pairing for 6 people. Enjoy a very special evening at the DiGiammarino’s home in the Charlestown Navy Yard, overlooking the Boston Harbor. A lovely fourcourse dinner including wine pairings, will be prepared and served by Robin and Paul for six people. They will create the menu around any dietary restrictions. Indoor valet parking is included for two vehicles. Time and Date: A Saturday evening in the fall of 2016, specific date TBD. Robin and Paul DiGiammarino 32 Estimated Value $300 Live Auction Items 27 Rob Gronkowski Signed Football From Superbowl 49—a signed football by Rob Gronkowski. The Patriots defeated the Seahawks 28-24 in the last few seconds of the game. Rob Gronkowski, playing on a sprained ankle, scored one first half touchdown for the Pats. Cam Heisner Estimated Value $250 28 Two Big Reds from Jean-Louis Tribouley Enjoy two big reds from one of my favorite European wine makers, Jean-Louis Tribouley. Experience a 2012 Orchis and a 2012 Les Bacs. Both should age well. Tom Ransohoff Estimated Value $65 29 Pies! Pies! Pies! Julie Fenn’s famous pies! Julie will bake 6 of her delicious pies for your eating pleasure or special occasion, and deliver them to your home. Choose from Strawberry, Chocolate cream, coconut, banana cream, key lime, lemon meringue, apple, or blueberry. Some pies can be gluten free. Each pie order must be ordered a week in advance. Julie Fenn Estimated Value $120 30 Murphy Goode California Cabernet Sauvignon 2011 (Double Magnum) Cabernet Sauvignon put California vineyards on the map, and our big, bold version comes from winegrowing regions spread throughout the state. Rock-n-roll is big here too, all part of the laid-back, free-stylin’ culture. That’s not to say things don’t get intense—we’ve got your power ballads, your penetrating lyrics, and your Cab full of hard-hitting blackberry and cherry flavors for real depth you won’t soon forget. Raise a glass, flip the steaks and turn up the volume. Sharon and Scott Kendall Estimated Value $90 33 Live Auction Items 31 Cozy House In Portland, Maine! Spend a long weekend, 3 days and 2 nights at the Shupe’s home and enjoy peace and quiet as only Maine can provide! Walk to Willard Beach, bike to lighthouses and salt marshes, watch the sunset over Portland at Bug Light Park, walk to ice cream at Red's and fresh bagels at Scratch, just across the bridge from shopping and dining in Portland's Old Port. Less than two-hour drive from Lexington. Sleeps six comfortably plus air mattress and couch. Available any season on a mutually agreed upon date. Paul & MaryAnn Shupe Estimated Value $500 32 Dinner Party for 10 - Italian Menu Chicken Parmesan with Fusilli Garden Salad Bread Dessert Let us cook, serve, and clean up for you and your friends or family in your home so you can enjoy a relaxing dinner with those you care about. Beverages not included. Sue Ellen Briggs and Martha Sheridan 34 Estimated Value priceless Live Auction Items 33 Cabernet & Chardonnay Combo Pack (Lot 2 of 9 bottles each) 6 Bottles Louis Martini Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 Consistently one of the great values in Cabernet from Northern California is Louis Martini’s Sonoma County Cabernet. This is a blend of 85% Cabernet and the rest Merlot, Petite Sirah, Cabernet Franc, and Malbec. The wine is dark ruby/purple and displays delicious black and red currant fruit with some underlying soil and underbrush nuances. Savory, fruity, rich and supple and just a delicious, medium to full-bodied mouthful of Cabernet. Rated 89 points by the Wine Advocate. 3 Bottles Gallo Signature Russian River Chardonnay For her signature white varietal, Gina Gallo chose Laguna Ranch Vineyard in the Russian River Valley. When Laguna Ranch was an apple orchard, Gina’s grandfather Julio Gallo, used to pick apples for his wife’s legendary apple pies. He later purchased the property and transformed it into a Chardonnay Vineyard. This wine is a true expression of the Russian River Valley that opens with aromas of sweet vanilla and freshly baked bread. This wine has delightfully bright flavors of crisp apple, lemon meringue and ginger on the palate. Sharon and Scott Kendall Estimated Value $220 34 Red Sox Tickets 2 Red Sox Tickets, Thursday, August 11th vs. New York Yankees, 7:10 PM game, Loge Box tickets along 1st base line, Section 98, row MM, seats 7-8. Susan and Bill McClements Estimated Value $270 35 Auction Rules An auction paddle is required for bidding. Suggested donation of $5. Families may share a paddle. Silent Auction All items in the Silent Auction have bid sheets on the display table near them with a title that includes “item name and number “ clearly printed at the top of each bid sheet. (Be sure to read titles prior to placing bids to ensure you are bidding on the correct item) When you want to bid, do so by writing your paddle numbers on the bid sheet opposite the amount you want to bid. Each subsequent bid must be a higher amount than the previous bid and satisfy the minimum raise to be considered a “valid” entry. Of course you may exceed the minimum raise amount. Live Auction The auctioneer will finalize the sale by the sound of the gavel. General Rules All sales are final and sold ‘as is.’ There are no exchanges or refunds unless noted. Payment in full by check, cash, or IOU is expected at the end of thee event. In the event of a dispute, the Auction Chair will act as final authority. The value listed is an estimate of fair market value. Items have not been appraised unless noted. The amount you pay above this fair market value estimate is normally tax deductible as a charitable contribution. Please consult your tax advisor to clarify amount of deduction. HYG Auction Committee Members Debbie Crooke Christine Edmonds Susan Foley Nell Thayer Heisner Sharon Kendall Terri Stull Tara Stevens Melodee Wagen Kim Zanin Special thanks to Gloria Amirault, Kristine Arena, and Lori Tambone 36 High Fives to all of the HYG’ers who have donated their time to making this auction a success! Special Kudos to Andrew Harris for all of his leadership and hard work! Learn more about HYG activities at hancockchurch.org.