Welcome to High Hopes’ BONDS OF STRENGTH at the BIG BARN BASH !
It is our pleasure to welcome you once again to the Farm for our most significant fundraising event. Tonight is the celebration of you, our vibrant, philanthropic community, whose generous support makes it possible for High Hopes to provide the important equine assisted services where horses and humans together improve lives.
Let’s connect, toast, and dance the night away!
THE
5:00 PM Hors d’oeuvres & Cocktails Overlooking the Farm 8:00 PM Dancing to ETA Music 6:00 PM Dinner Stations Open 9:00 PM Intermission & Auction Countdown 6:45 PM Outdoor Bar Closes 9:20 PM Auction Conclusion & 2nd Set from ETA Music 7:45 PM Live Auction, Video Presentation & Scholarship Drive (bar will temporarily close) 9:30 PM Pizza from The Rolling Tomato (pizza will end at 10:30 PM) 11:00 PM Event Conclusion
EVENT
YOUR INVOLVEMENT
OUR COMMUNITY
Every year High Hopes provides life changing services to individuals with physical, cognitive and emotional challenges.
For nearly 50 years, we have been the industry leader. Here at High Hopes, the talented staff and dedicated volunteers are honored to serve school children from across the region, individuals with military service, victims of domestic violence, teens and adults with mental illness, children with autism and other developmental challenges.
This is where you, our extended High Hopes Family, can make a real difference.
Please give.
To donate to the High Hopes Fund Text BIGBARNBASH2023 to 76278
Inspire Change
We’re proud to design in support of High Hopes and Bonds of Strength at the Big Barn Bash. Enjoy the evening!
THE AUCTION
This year our auction will be conducted through GiveSmart, a secure online bidding platform.
AUCTION HIGHLIGHT
Tuscany from Above
Enjoy seven nights for six guests in a classic Tuscan stone villa within close proximity to the medival hilltops of Cortona, Montepulciano, and Arezzo. This restored villa has three bedrooms, two baths, a private pool, and a fully equipped kitchen. Vaulted wooden beams, stone detailing, and a charming wood-burning fireplace make for elegance and relaxed comfort.
Enjoy local experiences curated by your dedicated concierge. Wander the sweeping vineyards and local wineries as you sample the finest in Tuscan varietal. Explore cobblestone streets, Roman ruins, and renaissance frescoes.
To bid on the Auction
Text BIGBARNBASH2023 to 76278
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High Hopes is grateful for the generous philanthropic support from International Wire and Atlas Holdings.
For the past two years, these corporate leaders have advanced our mission and changed lives.
Thank you!
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Family
FOR YOUR GENEROUS SUPPORT
THANK YOU TO THE Potts
Thank you to Power Posse Productions for shining a light on all that we do at High Hopes
Thank you to Power Posse Productions for shining a light on all that we do at High Hopes
Thank you to Power Posse Productions for shining a light on all that we do at High Hopes
Thank you to Power Posse Productions for shining a light on all that we do at High Hopes
GSB and the Community Foundation of Middlesex County are proud sponsors of High Hopes and its efforts of service, leadership, and innovation in the community.
Where there’s hope, anything is possible.
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WITH THANKS
EVENT CO-CHAIRS
Nancy Adams, Jane Bolles, & Rachel Fearnley
MASTER OF CEREMONIES
Joe Rhodes
COMMITTEE CHAIRS
Dave Adams
Kate Bartlett
Chris Berger
Debra Boardman
Kim Grant
Jamie Childs
Ken Fearnley
Diane Kacin
Jim Lewis
Kasie Munson
Robbin Myers
Jeff Ridgway
Rachel Rinoski
Gary Rogers
Erin Schaaf
Mauriane Smith
Tia Smith
Maris Wacs
Barbara Willkens
High Hopes expresses its sincerest gratitude to the following business supporters for their generous sponsorship of this event.
Presenting Sponsor
Emerald Sponsors
All American Waste Benchmark Wealth Management
Bernadette & Lee Olivier
Dave Adams – Morgan Stanley
Dreamscapes
Marketing & Design
Julia Balfour, LLC
Mohegan Tribe
Overabove
Power Posse Productions
Robinson & Cole
The Potts Family
WNLC – Hall Radio
Sapphire Sponsors
AJ Shea Construction
Chelsea Groton Bank
Eversource
Franklin Organic Mushrooms
Geneve Corporation
Gordon ADR
Grand Prix Equine
Guilford Savings Bank in Partnership with the Community Foundation of Middlesex County
Ruby Sponsors
All Pro Automotive
Brushline Design
Carefree Boat Club
– Southeastern CT
Connecticut Orthopaedics in Essex
CorePlus Credit Union
Dime Bank
Enviromental Systems Corporation
Essence Center for Beauty & Wellness
Essex Savings Bank
Pearl Sponsors
Benedetto Heating & A.C.
Charter Oak Credit Union
Coffee’s Country Market
Daniels Energy
Duncan Downie’s Septic & Excavation
Durham Equestrian
Elea
Essex Marine Group
Exencial Wealth Advisors
Liberty Bank
Novak Brothers Landscaping
Reynolds’ Subaru & Reynolds’ Boats
River Valley Periodontics & Implant Dentistry
Sperry View Farm
The RiverLane
The Rolling Tomato
Valenti Auto Group
Waterview Landscaping
Herb Chambers Companies
Jamie Childs – William Pitt
Sotheby’s International Realty
K. Blake & Company
Principle Wealth Partners
Saybrook Home
Shoreline Eye Group
Taylor Rental | Party Plus
Ted Schaaf
– Citizens Securities
United Ag & Turf NE
Yale New Haven Health–
Lawrence + Memorial Hospital
Finkeldey BMJ’s
Fos Scale Models
Gull Associates
Middlesex Health
Nordson Corp
Robert Baratt, DVM
Tower Laboratories
Wolf Tree Landscape Architecture
Staff
Barbara Abrams
Amara Alpert
Lily Bensko
Chelsea Bourn
Trudy Burgess
Marie Cahill
Karen Castelli
Chris Clarke
Megan Ellis
Lauren Fitzgerald
Claire Gadrow
Liesl Grigerek
Trustees
Sarah Hill Canning (Secretary)
John Catlett
Liz (Elizabeth) Doering
James Scott Douglas (Treasurer)
Mark Fader
Jacqueline Kangley
Sarah Kitchings Keenan
Todd Machnik
Kerrie Guarino
Carissa Jackson
Chris Kohl
Nicole LaJeunesse
Sarah Miller
Lesley Olsen
Juanita Paris
Jeanna Pellino
Hayley Plas
Holly Sundmacker
Kitty Stalsburg
Margaret (Mac) Mummert (Chair)
Landon Potts
Jeffrey Ridgway
Gary Rogers
Priya Tandon
Greg Varga
Peter Watt (Vice Chair)
Maris Wacs
Natalie Yonker
Volunteers
Nick Bell
Janet Belke
Rosemarie Bishop
Nancy Bulkeley
Todd Burgess
Rich Burr
Judith Cohen
Sharon Cooke
Gary Decker
Deb DeConto
Burgess Dole
Laura Erdman
Liz Embaird
(as of June 1st )
Eversource Volunteer Group
Joyce Erpenbeck
Bill Farrell
Dottie Ferguson
Scott Fox
Ann Gaulin
Linda Gillis
Michael Gobeli
John Golebiewski
Lisa Golebiewski
Angus Grant
Mitch Heffernan
Monique Heller
Kim Kaiser
Robin Kelly
Nancy King
Janice Knauth
Joan Lombardozzi
Laurie Laterza
Angelo Leone
Deborah Line
Lauren Magoon
Linda Mannings
Lynn Martell
Shawn McCullough
Lisa Michaud
Anthony Moir
Kinny Newman
Joan Nichols
Danielle Olsen
Jeff Packer
Margo Packer
Giovanna Parnoff
Mattea Parnoff
Sara Qua
Maryellen Rogan
Gary Rogers
Cailin Ruhling
Beth Smith
Emily Smith
Melissa Stedman
Julie Steevels
Kim Stillwell
Dale Szcseck
Priya Tandon
Jynaia Thomas
Pam Vasiliou
Peter Wallace
Lee Whitaker
Polly Whiteside
Diane Willkens
