2012 YWCA Auction Items
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I dreamed of Africa! Luxury photo safari for two people! Six days and six nights
accommodations in Zulu Nyala game reserve, one of the richest wildlife conservation regions in
Africa. Stay at one of two locations in Zululand, South Africa, and participate in two guided
game viewing activities per day. Experience elephant, rhino, leopard, giraffe, hippo, zebra, and
many more plains game! Three delicious meals per day prepared by the finest international
chefs also included.
Cheers! Four weeks of wine school for two at The Good Life University at 1249 Wine Bar in
Waterbury. Nelson Veiga, Maitre Sommelier Diplome, will teach you how to live the good life
through good wine and good food. Come learn about the fascinating world of wine while you
enjoy different wines and passed hors d'oeuvres.
Lights! Camera! Action! VIP tour of Fox CT and the Hartford Courant for four people. Get a
behind the scenes tour of Fox CT in the morning, sit in on the set for the news, and have
breakfast with Logan Byrnes, Erika Arias and Joe Furey.
Let's go Red Sox! Four tickets to a Boston Red Sox home game on a mutually agreed upon date.
Section 154, Row 14 (11 rows up from deck circle).
Go Patriots! Two tickets for a New England Patriots home game on a mutually agreed upon
date. Section 122, Row 37, Seats 23 and 24.
Spend a three-night long fall weekend at beautiful Quechee Gorge in Eastern Vermont. This 3bedroom plus loft private condo sleeps ten comfortably. Hike the gorge, go antiquing, enjoy the
fall foliage. Close to the towns of Hanover New Hampshire (home of Dartmouth) and
Woodstock, Vermont. Includes $100 gift certificate to the famous Simon Pearce Glass and
Pottery Store and Restaurant at the Mill in Quechee.
Putt where the pros play! Enjoy an 18-hole round of golf for four at TPC River Highlands,
complete with carts.
Anchors aweigh! Enjoy a beautiful, relaxing day cruising for eight people with Captain Rob
Martin on Story Time, a 50-foot Silverton yacht owned by Story Brothers.
Weekend on the farm! A one-night, two day stay at North Star Farm in New Hartford for two.
Includes breakfast and lunch at the private residence farm, and $100 gift card to the popular
local restaurant Chatterley's for dinner. Great for adults or kids! Enjoy a true horse farm
experience- horseback riding, hiking, learn all about farming, etc. So many activities available to
customize your weekend!
Touchdown! Six lucky fans will travel to Giants Stadium on a party bus, and sit in the mezzanine
section for a 2012-2013 game on a mutually agreed upon date.
Week in Maine at Sunday River from Friday, May 31 - Thursday, June 6, 2013 at the Jordan
Grand Hotel. Two adjoining rooms that accommodate a total of 8 people, private baths,
balcony, and kitchen. Swimming pools, spa, and health club on site. Sunday River Golf Course
just two miles away. Plenty to do!
Dinner for two at The Pond House Grille, Glastonbury
Four Disney one-day park hopper passes
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Two tickets for any performance of "Abundance" from April 4 - April 10, 2013 at the Hartford
Stage
Full-page black and white ad in the New Britain Herald, including design
Train and boat ride tickets for two adults and two children on the Essex Steam Train & Riverboat
for a narrated 2.5 hour round-trip journey through the CT River Valley
$40 gift certificate to East Side Restaurant, New Britain
Two private and two semi-private dance lessons at Arthur Murray Studios, New Britain
Two adult 8-hour flex tickets and lift vouchers for Mohawk Ski Area, Cornwall
Ten wine tasting tickets to Gouveia Vineyards, Wallingford
Four entries to a Friday or Saturday tour and tasting event at Thomas Hooker Brewery,
Bloomfield
$50 gift certificate to the Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts, Storrs
One-night stay Sunday-Thursday at Mohegan Sun with a $100 gift certificate to Todd English's
Tuscany or Bobby Flay's Bar Americain
Two tickets to the Funny Bone Comedy Club, Manchester
Family four-pack of passes to Kidcity Children's Museum, Middletown
Four VIP box tickets with parking to Sesame Street Live on Sunday, January 20 at the Oakdale
Theater, Wallingford
Four guest passes to the Hillstead Museum, Farmington
Two ski/board package vouchers to Mount Southington for the 2012-2013 season including a
class lesson, rental equipment, and an 8-hour lift ticket
Two general admission vouchers to the Connecticut Science Center, Hartford
Five one-hour personal training sessions with Valerie Rodino of the YWCA
Four ticket vouchers for a 2012-2013 regular season Connecticut Whale game at the XL Center
Two ticket vouchers for a day or night of skiing or snowboarding during the 2012-2013 season at
Ski Sundown, New Hartford
$50 gift certificate to the Baltic Restaurant, Berlin
Two tickets to Rob Zappulla performing songs made famous by Frank Sinatra at Trinity-on-Main
in New Britain November 10, 2012 at 8:00 p.m.
$55 gift certificate to Woodbury Ski Area
A weekday overnight stay for two with hors d'oeuvres and cocktails on arrival and full gourmet
breakfast at the Vienna Restaurant and Historic Inn, Southbridge, MA
Be photographed at world renowned Bradford Portrait Studio in New York. Also includes a
$3,000 gift certificate for a 14" museum quality portrait
A relaxing public daytime or sunset cruise for two on the Connecticut River
$25 gift card to Public Market of Newington
Weekday foursome of golf with carts at Stanley Golf Course, New Britain
Four adult admission passes to Mystic Seaport
Two mezzanine tickets to West Side Story at the Palace Theater, Waterbury on November 25 at
1:00 p.m.
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$50 gift certificate to Plan B, West Hartford, $30 gift certificate to J. Timothy's Taverne,
Plainville, and $25 gift certificate to the Hartford Restaurant Group (Agave Grill, TD Homer's,
Wood n Tap)
One night stay Sunday-Thursday at the Essex, Vermont's Culinary Resort & Spa in Essex, VT for
two (black-out dates may apply)
Four tickets to any regular season stand-alone 2013 New England Revolution game in Boston
A two-night rest and relaxation weekday stay for one at Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health,
Stockbridge, MA. Includes accommodations, meals, daily yoga classes and workshops, use of all
sauna, whirlpool and fitness facilities, evening events, and other amenities. (Cannot be used
July, August, or October)
$50 gift certificate to Grant's/Bricco
Two tickets to any TheaterWorks performance in the 2012-2013 season and $100 gift certificate
to Bin 228 in Hartford
Household membership to the New Britain Museum of American Art
Four mezzanine tickets to Catch Me If You Can at the Bushnell on Friday, May 31, 2013 at 8:00
p.m.
$50 gift card to Max Restaurant Group
$50 gift certificate to the Hawthorne Inn
Two admission tickets to Lake Compounce for the 2013 season
Two tickets to a performance of Handel's Messiah at Carnegie Hall on December 23, 2012 at
2:00 p.m.
Two tickets to a performance of the New York Philharmonic's Holiday Brass at Lincoln Center on
December 16, 2012 at 3:00 p.m.
$25 gift certificate to Stew Leonard's
One month of unlimited group exercise classes at the YWCA- including yoga, pilates, bootcamp,
Zumba, and more
Foursome of golf with carts at Blue Fox Run Golf Course, Avon
Four tickets to one performance of Little Orchestra Lollipops at Kaye Playhouse at Hunter
College, New York, on the weekends of December 15/16, February 9/10, March 2/3, or April 6/7
Foursome of golf with carts at Hawk's Landing Country Club, Southington
$50 gift certificate to Roger's Marketplace, Berlin
Four tickets to a New York Yankees home game on a mutually agreed upon date for the 2013
season
20 skybox tickets to a Rock Cats home game
Foursome of golf at Minnechaug Golf Course, Glastonbury
$50 Visa gift card and TD Bank goodies
Two Uconn men's basketball game tickets. Uconn vs. University of Washington- Saturday,
December 29 at 7:30 p.m. at XL Center, Hartford
Four Uconn women's basketball game tickets and garage parking pass. Uconn vs. Penn StateThursday, December 6 at 7:00 p.m. at Gampel Pavilion, Storrs
$50 gift certificate to Burger Baby, Hartford
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Foursome of golf and carts plus lunch at Shuttle Meadow
$25 gift certificate to Kensington Market
Foursome of golf with carts at Cedar Knob Golf Course, Somers
$50 Stop & Shop gift certificate
$100 Stop & Shop gift certificate
Chamilia necklace
Replica lithograph autographed poster featuring 4-time Pro Bowler and 2-time team MVP
cornerback Darrelle Revis
Mary Kay pedicure set, nail polish, and $20 gift certificate
2012 New York Giants collector's football- one of only 1,000 created. Laser-signed by each team
member as well as Head Coach Tom Coughlin and General Manager Jerry Reese.
Coach handbag
Car care bucket with sponge, detailing towels, car was concentrate, paint protection cleaner,
fabric shampoo and protectant, leather sealant and enhancer, and a Super Deluxe auto
detaililng at Schaller Kar Kare
Mary Kay "Miracle Set"
Farm basket of organic goods including honey, jam, and baked goodies
The Graves Family Sugarhouse basket with assorted maple syrup, coffee, and snacks
Picnic basket that includes detachable wine holder and insulated cooler compartment, stainlesssteel flask, insulated coffee mugs, wine glasses, plates, flatware, napkins, corkscrew, cutting
board, cheese knife, and wooden salt pepper shakers.
Bath and body basket with assorted body wash, lotions, and bubble bath
Beach basket
Game night basket
BBQ basket
Scrapbooking basket with scrapbook, assorted supplies, and tools
Ice cream basket with bowls, spoons, sprinkles, chocolate and caramel syrup, and a $15 gift
certificate to Baskin Robins
Coffee basket with mugs, candles, salted chocolate almonds, caramel chocolate bites, Bailey's,
Kahlua, and Starbucks K-Cups
A piece of original artwork by Richard Brzozowski- "Flowers in Vase"
Basket with Kiarna Vineyards crisp, refreshing sparkling wine, chocolate truffles, Godiva milk
chocolate covered raisins, and other assorted snacks, cheeses, and spreads
Coffee, tea, and cocoa assortment basket. Also includes two mugs, cookies, shortbread, and
candy assortment
Basket with over 50 gourmet selections. Includes everything from toffee almonds, peanut
brittle, strawberry licorice, stone ground mustard, garlic summer sausage, olives, artichoke
tapenade, caviar, blackberry preserves, Tuscan crisp crackers, garlic and herb cheese spread,
shortbread cookies, blue cheese savory twists, kettle corn popcorn
Chocolate basket
Italian basket with pasta, sauces, olive oil, and much, much more!
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Movie night basket with popcorn, peanuts, pretzels, individual size mudslides and wine bottles,
and a $30 AMC gift certificate
Martini basket with assorted flavored vodka, vermouth, glasses, cocktail shaker, assorted olives,
and other treats
Scotch and cigar basket
Newman’s Own basket
Nips basket
Gourmet coffee basket with fresh roasted Omar Coffee combined with delicious fancy food
selections
Gardening basket
Dog Lover’s basket
Tea basket with Tazo tea, travel mug, cookies, biscotti, and biscuits
Fishing basket
Pair of "Bra-telles" and earrings
Doc Rivers autographed photo
Baseball autographed by Jarrod Saltalamacchia
Golf basket
Jonathan Edwards wine basket including bottles of wine, t-shirts, glasses, and crackers
J. Jill scarf
Silver bracelet
Benoit Pouliot autographed puck
Grilling basket with sauces and marinades from Stonewall Kitchen
Note card box with memo cubes, thank you notes, and assorted candles
Citrine ring- November birthstone