3. May Baskets - AAUW New London (CT)

We Look Forward to Seeing You on Thursday, May 12th at 4:45 p.m. at
The Spa at Norwich Inn
For
AAUW's Annual Meeting and Dinner Theater
An Evening With the Gillettes
Portrayed by Harold and Theodora Niver
Scroll down for a sneak preview of our May baskets being offered to raise money
for scholarships for local girls and women.
Tickets will be sold for:
10 Tickets for $10, 30 Tickets for $20
The Pink Pamper
Need some TLC? Pamper yourself with a
massage, followed by some quiet time and a
warm bath.
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Value: $150
One-hour massage
Bottle of "Relax" wine
Two etched wine goblets
Two large Egyptian Cotton
bath sheets
Cooling eye mask
Soap puff for cleansing
Shaving cream
Razors
Salon Selectives shampoo
and curl sculptor
Raves Passion Fruit hand
and body lotion
Sea Breezes
Enjoy sea breezes, fine wine, and a water
view as you sip and munch with friends!
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Bottle Beringer White Zinfandel
Bottle Hahn Pinot Grigio
Four "Sea Breeze" wine goblets
Cobalt blue Sangria Pitcher
Wireware large cheese and fruit
platter and knife by Twister Sister
Wine crackers
Italian biscotti
Peanut butter pretzels
Two Planter's peanuts
"Banana Top" wine stopper
(Value: $60)
Opulence!
Here's a basket that is sheer luxury. What
could be better than beauty products from
Norwich Inn & Spa along with delicious
Godiva Chocolates and wine? Pure soul
sustenance!
• Norwich Inn Gift Bag (Value
$120). Donated by the
Norwich Inn & Spa. Includes
burlap bag, loofah sponge,
note pads, bath salts, body
lotion, and shower gel
• Bottle of Danzante Pinot
Grigio wine
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Two boxes of Godiva assorted
chocolates (36 pieces and 8
pieces)
• Two face towels
• Notepad
Value: $175
A Day at Downton Abbey
Spend a rainy afternoon with Maggie
Smith and the Crawley family of Downton
Abbey. Carson is waiting to bring you into
the drawing room! Basket includes:
• Downton Abbey: A Celebration of the
Official Commemoration of all Six
Seasons, by Jessica Fellows
• Maggie Smith: A Biography, by
Michael Covenly
• Bottle Pinot Grigio
• Vintage tall decorative pitcher
inherited by the Crawley family from
the first Earl of Grantham. *
• Matching low pitcher, which was a
favorite of Lady Edith's and Lady
Mary's.*
Value: $75
* Note: Comments about the provenance of the
pitchers are purely fictional, but the items are
vintage! :)
Tutti Frutti
May your spring and summer be fruitful! Savor
the season and make lots of memories!
• Bottle of Ruffino Lumina
Pinot Grigio
• Bottle of Tisdale Merlot
• Four hand-painted fruit
design stemmed wine glasses
• Two bags Italian Biscotti
with almonds
• Roasted Garlic Bagel Chips
• Planter Peanuts
• Ritz crackers
• Fruit-decorated platter
• Wine crackers
Value: $55
Hey, Chickdee!
Time to get into your garden. Here's everything
you need to create a garden extraordinaire—
plus a platter to serve the fruit of your labors.
• Chicadee plant food container
• "Tea for One" set by Portmeirion
Botanic Garden
• Wireware platter by Twisted Sisters
• Greenhouse seed starter kit
• Garden welcome sign
• Flower seeds: Gladiolus, Sweet William,
Zinnia, Cosmos, Marigold Mix,
Wildflower Mix, Morning Glory,
Snapdragon
• Vegetable seeds: Radishes, Peas, Corn,
Carrots, Lettuce, String Beans,
Cauliflower
• Claw digger tool
• Decorated aluminum planter
Value: $55
Hurray for the Red, White,
And Blue!
Memorial Day and Independence Day will
be here soon. Are you ready to celebrate?
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Eight cobalt blue goblets
Red, white, and blue
serving platter
Bauducco Chocolate
Wafers
Bauducco Strawberry
Wafers
Knotts Berry Farm
Strawberry Shortbread
Cookies
Cobalt blue casserole dish
"Afrika" chocolate coated
cookies
Griesson's chocolate coated
butter cookies
Italian Biscotti cookies
Value: $60
Drink in the Culture!
Here's a basket for those who appreciate
history, art, and culture. Enjoy this
delicious wine and follow up with a visit to
the Slater Museum for soul sustenance.
• Slater Museum Family
Membership (Value $35)
• Bottle of Bogle Chardonnay
• Six stemmed wine glasses
• Large floral platter
• Bagel chips
• Ritz crackers
• Planter peanuts
• Wine crackers
• Wine With Me napkins
Value: $75
Everything's Coming
Up Roses
It's Spring at last! Wake up and
smell the roses!
• Set of pink goblets (two sizes)
• "Spring Night" porcelain
platter
• Rose-pattern quiche
• Corning tart dish
• Dare Chocolate cookies
• Chocolate Raspberry Wine
• Audubon Society mugs and
spoons
• Fruit and Herb Tea
• Two dish towels
• Dana Strawberry Preserves
• Grieson White Chocolate
Cookies
Value: $60
Pool Party!
Dive into summer fun with these festive (and
unbreakable) Lucite glasses and stirrers.
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Ice bucket
Two serving trays
Six footed ice tea glasses
Four multicolored tumblers
Four matching stirrers
Cold brew iced teabags
Nacho cheese bugles
Friday's onion rings
Snack Factory pretzel crisps
Wise Honey BBQ chips
Pringles
Planter's peanuts
(Value: $60)
Got Wine? You Bet!
You'll be ready for weekend company at any time
with these items on hand!
• Gran Duca Pinot Noir
• 90+ brand Malbec
• Four Mikasa crystal-enhanced
wine glasses
• Bar kit in a bottle
• Four floral linen napkins
• Four matching pinstripe linen placemats
• Waterthins Cheddar Cheese Twists
• Waterthins Parmesan & Garlic Twists
• Happy Chef hanging trivit
• Two Planter's Peanuts: Salted and Honey Nut
• Two Munchero's peanuts: Chili Lemon and Hot
& Spicy
Value: $75
Lovin' Louie
Learn how Louis Vuitton, who created the
first modern luggage in 1854, became the
global benchmark for luxury.
• Louie Vuitton: The Birth of Modern
Luxury. Features 700 illustrations.
Value: $125
• Bottle Tisdale Pinot Noir
• Fine-Cut Peel Marmelade
• Wine Crackers
Value: $150
'Tis the Seasoning
What's more summer than a wonderfully
seasoned steak or chicken—along with
roasted veggies and a fresh green salad?
• Six bottles of Cucina seasonings:
Indian Spice Rub
Greek Spice Rub
Sea Salt
Mexican Spice Rub
Italian Spice Rub
Himalayan Pink Salt
• Four cookbooks:
Antipasti & Starter Snacks
Vegetarian Cuisine
Meat
Desserts
• Handcrafted wood platter
• Wood salad bowl and spoon rest
• Dressings: Thousand Island,
Ranch, and Italian
Value: $50
Bellicchi's Best Biscotti Bonanza
Enjoy the creative cookery of Kathy Bellicchi (Patty
Clairwood's sister), owner and proprietor of
Bellicchi's Best Biscotti, who bakes biscotti like no
other! Basket includes:
• Six packages of biscotti (two of each flavor)
• New Harvest Roast Coffee Beans
• Mug by Chickie & Gail (chickie&gail.com)
Pottery Bridge Players accessories
• Bottle Prosecco
• Two champagne flutes
Donated by Kathy Bellicchi, Bellicchi's Best Biscotti
bellicchisbest.com.
Value: $75
Herb's Country Store Surprise
Don't feel like cooking for your guests? Win this basket
donated by Herb's Country Store and you'll have some
delicious, hearty, and healthy treats on hand for any
occasion.
It's all fresh. It's all special!
Note: This photo does not show the actual contents of the basket.
Donated by the Plotnik family, Herb's Country Store
(www.herbscountrystore.com), 1105 Norwich New London
Turnpike (Route 32) Uncasville, CT
(Value: $60)
Who Says Coloring Books Are Just
For Kids?
Adult coloring books offer a peaceful escape from
computer screens and the stress of everyday life.
For adults, coloring is extremely therapeutic and can
help generate wellness, quietness, mindfulness, and
some of the same benefits as meditation.
This beautiful basket was put together by Marlene
Oko to bring you hours of tranquility and relaxation.
Basket donated by Marlene Oko
Value $40
Let's BBQ, Baby!
With Memorial Day weekend kicking off a summer of
exciting backyard parties, it's time to sharpen your
barbecue-planning skills to perfection!
This basket has everything you need to host a
successful outdoor bash, from prep to cleanup!
So gather your accoutrements and get ready to grill.
It's time to sizzle!
Basket donated by Marlene Oko
Value $50
The Art of Accessorizing
Accessories are the icing on the cake of any outfit. Even if
you consider yourself a conservative or classic dresser,
accessories allow you to be a little more daring.
Here's a basket of accessories selected by Marlene Oko to
incorporate into your wardrobe to add to your personal
style.
Donated by Marlene Oko
Value: $45
Price for basket raffle tickets is 10 tickets for $10, 30 tickets for
$20. Everyone has a great chance to win a basket.
Many thanks to everyone who contributed to these baskets!
See you at the dinner!