HIGH HOPES THERAPEUTIC RIDING PRESENTS
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How
SWEET it is June 9, 2018 An evening of
Dining, Dancing & Dedication to our Mission
How SWEET it is that you are joining us! We are looking forward to welcoming you for an evening of dining, dancing and dedication to our mission. Browse through this list of amazing auction items that have been donated by our supporters. Choose your next vacation, citybreak, sports package, boutique clothing, wine selection, unique décor item, adventure experience, romantic dinner, theatre tickets, or spa day knowing that your purchase will help change the life of one of our participants. Some items are only available on the event night, while others have “Buy it Now!” options. Go online to highhopestr.org/how-sweetgala-overview to check out the specific terms and conditions of each item before you purchase. Thank you for supporting horses and humans improving lives!
Buy it Now! Ticketed Events P27
Enjoy the panoramic views of the Connecticut River at Dorinda and Mark Winkelman’s beautiful estate on Hayden’s Point in Essex while listening to the glorious sounds of The New Consort. Event date: August 25, 2018 and a rain date of August 26, 2018.
Signup Now: $125 per person - call High Hopes P16
Signup Now: $100 per person - call High Hopes
Please read the item descriptions carefully, terms and conditions on the accompanying bid sheets or on our website. Bid increments must be honored or your bid will be forfeited. Bidding will conclude at the end of the Intermission.
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Winning bidders will be notified on the large screens adjacent to dance floor. Forms of payment include cash, credit card and check.
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You may also pay for and pick-up winning items at High Hopes Monday through Friday from 9 am to 5 pm. All items must be claimed by Friday, June 17, 2018. If you have any questions regarding payment or pick-up, please contact Trudy Burgess (860) 434-1974, ext. 123 or Sara Qua (860) 434-1974, ext. 112. As in previous years we are pleased to offer selected items as a “Buy it Now” opportunity. To purchase one of these items just fill in the “Buy it Now!” amount shown on the bid sheet with your name and contact information. Once completed, the placard bearer will then close that item from continued bidding. Please note, bidding on the “Buy it Now” items began on Friday, May 11, 2018. Some of these items may have sold prior to the evening of June 9th and in that case will no longer be available for purchase.
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High Hopes is not responsible for orchids not taken home the night of the event.
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Copy and values correct at time of going to press. Please check item bid sheets for any changes.
Spanish Night of Music by Barcelona with TapasKindly Donated by: Barcelona & Robin Schonberger
Dine on Spanish tapas while listening to the music of Barcelona, a Spanish fusion band. This event takes place in the outdoor gardens at the gracious home of Robin Schonberger on the Lieutenant River in Old Lyme. Event date: Sunday, July 22, 2018 and a rain date of Monday, July 23, 2018. Limited to the first 50 people to sign-up.
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Hayden’s Point Evening of Music on the Connecticut River Kindly Donated by: Dorinda & Mark Winkelman and Coffee’s Country Market & Catering.
Buy it Now! Exclusive Experiences P01:
Chapoquoit Island Exclusive Beach Get Away for Ten
Kindly Donated by: John Chambliss
P04:
African Safari Experience for Two
Kindly Donated by: Trevor Shaw & Zulu Nyala Group
P30:
Patriots vs. the Dolphins - Two Skybox Tickets
Kindly Donated by: Andrew Gibson
Value: $3000
Value: $5950
Value: $ Priceless - SOLD
P38:
Squam Lake, New Hampshire Experience for Six
Kindly Donated by: Barbara and David Preston Value: $1500 - SOLD
P14:
Ocean House Private Dinner for Six
Kindly Donated by: The Ocean House Value: $ Priceless
P15:
Thai Dinner overlooking Lord Creek for Ten
Kindly Donated by: Barbara Willkens & Wilhelm Meya, Cheryl & Mitch Heffernan. Value: $1500
House Beautiful
Live Auction P40
P41
Mississippi River Cruise for Two
Experience the Mississippi River’s most captivating destinations with this seven-night cruise for two aboard riverboats Queen of the Mississippi or America. American Cruise Lines offers four distinct cruise options including: New Orleans to Memphis, Nashville to St. Louis, St. Louis to St. Paul, or take a roundtrip from New Orleans. American Cruise Lines has the newest fleet of riverboats with the largest staterooms in the industry and guided excursions at every port. Your room includes a private balcony. Valid for cruises in 2019. Kindly Donated by American Cruise Lines
B04:
Kindly Donated by: David Delbiondo. Value: $150
B23:
Two Jet Blue Tickets INCLUDED! Kindly Donated by: Marigot Bay Resort & Marina by Capella and JetBlue
Bing Monoprint - Wind from Behind Kindly Donated by: Marian Bingham. Value: $1500
B24:
Anne Gaffey Art Work Kindly Donated by: Anne Gaffey Art. Value: $450
B26:
Pillows by Luxury Design House Artemisia, Inc. Kindly Donated by: Artemisia Inc. Rosemarie Padovano. Value: $500
St. Lucia Luxury Vacation for Two
A four-night stay for two at the dream destination the Capella Resort in Marigot Bay, St. Lucia. Enjoy a bay view from this luxurious one-bedroom suite, breakfast included. Amenities include a health club, a full-service spa, on-site marina, and three pools.
Underwater Ocean Photograph
B28 : Kim Tyler Photography Portrait Session Kindly Donated by: Kim Tyler Photography. Value: $350
B29:
Belouch Cargo Bag from Kebabian’s Kindly Donated by: Kebabian’s Oriental Rug Gallery. Value: $350
B42:
Handturned Wooden Bowl Kindly Donated by: Alan & Sky Todd. Value: $500
Culture P13:
B38:
Santa Fe Opera Package with 2 nights accommodation in historic Santa Fe
B45:
Mohegan Sun Concert, Dining and Overnight
B46 : 300 Daffodil Bulbs Planted For You
B12:
B14: B21:
B52:
Kindly Donated by: Goodspeed Opera House and the Gelston House. Value: $250
B49:
The Kate Tickets & Penny Lane Pub Dining for Two
B51:
Kindly Donated by: The Kate & Penny Lane Pub. Value: $120
Ivoryton Playhouse & Bee and Thistle Inn Dining for Two
Kindly Donated by: Ivoryton Playhouse and the Bee & Thistle Inn. Value: $250
Mystic Seaport and Captain Daniel Packer Inne Dining for Four Kindly Donated by: Mystic Seaport. Value: $175
B86 : Two Musical Masterworks Concerts for Two Guests and Dinner with the Artists Kindly Donated by: Musical Masterworks. Value: $160
B92 : Essex Winter Series for Two
Kindly Donated by: Essex Winter Series. Value: $250
B97:
Kindly Donated by: Novak Brothers Landscaping, LLC. Value: $500
Kindly Donated by: Mohegan Sun. Value: $600
Goodspeed Musicals & Gelston House Dining for Two
Audrain Automobile Museum Curator Tour for Four
Kindly Donated by: Audrain Museum of Newport. Value: $175
Baby Quilt Designed for High Hopes Kindly Donated by: Fern Leslie Studio. Value: $130
Kindly Donated by: Santa Fe Opera. Value: $780
P33:
Howard Margules Horse Photograph Kindly Donated by: Howard Margules. Value: $225
Austrian Loden Wool Blanket & Austrian Wine Kindly Donated by: Karin Leichtfried. Value: $300
E.F. Watermelon - Hostess Gift Collection Kindly Donated by: E. F. Watermelon. Value: $250
B53:
Custom Made Glass Serving Bowls & Gift Certificates to two ice-cream shops. Kindly Donated by: Chevy Chase Glass Studio, the Old Lyme Ice Cream Shop and Scoops. Value: $250
B54:
Tuffets by Tululia Kindly Donated by: Anonymous. Value: $250
B61:
Barry Elz Original Oil Painting Kindly Donated by: Susan & Humphrey Tyler. Value: $4000
B65:
Amelie Michel French Linens Kindly Donated by: Amelie Michel, LLC. Value: $150
B68:
Antique French Original Watercolor Kindly Donated by: Anonymous. Value: $4800
B69:
Gene Speck Original Art Work
B57:
Kindly Donated by: Anonymous. Value: $3750
B71:
B72:
Garden Package: $300 Plant Gift Certificate, wheelbarrow, books & more gardening essentials Kindly Donated by: Judge’s Farm, Robin Schonberger. Cash True Value. Value: $750
B73 : Painter for a Day Kindly Donated by: Fitzgerald Painting, Inc. and Laysville Hardware. Value: $600
B62: B67:
Mini Orchids Kindly Donated by: Ariston Floral Boutique, NYC. Value: $10 per plant
B95:
B60:
Large Orchid Kindly Donated by: Artisan Floral Boutique, NYC. Value: $75
B80:
B59:
Handmade Textile Basket Kindly Donated by: Annie Chittenden. Value: $75
B100: Adi Dahlke Original Painting
B78: B83:
B96:
Kindly Donated by: Arch One Design & Arch One Glass. Value: $150
B98:
For Him & Her B03:
B82:
Faces Beauty Package
Kindly Donated by: Christine Booker, Marty Whittle and Barbara Willkens. Value: $450
B22: B25: B32:
B43:
Charlotte Meyer Custom Necklace
Kindly Donated by: Charlotte Meyer Design. Value: $185
P23: B07:
Aspen Restaurant & Saybrook Country Barn Gift Certificates
Birdling Weekender Bag
Kindly Donated by: Birdling. Value: $225
Lori Warner Gallery & Swoon Gallery Curated Pieces
Kindly Donated by: Lori Warner Gallery & Swoon Gallery. Value: $450
Ann Lightfoot Necklace
Kindly Donated by: Ann Lightfoot Design. Value: $250
Hand Knit Alpaca Sweater
Kindly Donated by: New England Alpacas. Value: $215
Luxury Tote - Large Enough for Your Notebook Computer
Kindly Donated by: Women in Business. Value: $150
Kindly Donated by: Alicia Winalski Design. Value: $ Priceless
Reptile Sunglasses
Kindly Donated by: Thames Optical at Thames Eye Group. Value: $290
Rob Rivers Salon & Spa Gift Certificate Lauren Caldwell Designer Necklace Leather Handbag from Chester’s Blackkat Leather Kindly Donated by: Blackkat Leather. Value: $230
B55 : MMLaFleur Gift Certificate Kindly Donated by: MMLaFleur. Value: $500
“Adopt” Candy the Horse with unique reminder
Kindly Donated by: High Hopes & See What I Saw. Value: $ Priceless
Country Day School Camp in Madison
Kindly Donated by: The Country Day School. Value: $250
B41 : Camp Claire Day Camp in Lyme
Kindly Donated by: Camp Claire. Value: $475
Alicia Winalski Custom Design Jewelry
Kindly Donated by: Lauren Caldwell Design. Value: $400
B47:
Ray Ban Sunglasses
Kindly Donated by: Cartier Optical, Inc. Value: $150
Potpourri
Courtland Park Fashion
Kindly Donated by: Courtland Park. Value: $275
Kindly Donated by: Rob Rivers Salon & Spa. Value: $250
B44:
Grace Boutique & the French Hen Accessories
Kindly Donated by: Grace Boutique and The French Hen. Value: $170
Kindly Donated by: Faces Aesthetics-Skincare, LLC. Value: $150
B05 : At-Home Pampering - Yoga and Massage
B20:
Salon Day in Old Lyme
Kindly Donated by: Vitality Spa & Wellness and Salon Pure. Value: $375
Kindly Donated by: Aspen Restaurant and Saybrook Country Barn. Value: $300
Kindly Donated by: Adi Dahlke. Value: $1000
B101: One of a Kind, Hand Blown Hummingbird Feeder
Pearl Necklace
Kindly Donated by: M Pearl, LLC. Value: $75
B70 : High Hopes Summer Day Camp for Kids - One Week with a unique gift to take home now
Kindly Donated by: High Hopes & See What I Saw.. Value: $400
B75:
Who Doesn’t Love a Mystery Box?
Kindly Donated by: Blissworks Yoga & Healing Arts, Cookoo Nest, Connecticut River Museum, Foodworks, Funktion Fitness, Joy Ruskin Hanes Appraisals, La Belle Aurore, Women In Business, Salem Valley Ice Crem, “Mike’s Famous”, Coastal Road Designs, and Sunset Hill Vineyard. Value: $1200
B77 : Custom Pet Portrait from Your Photo
Kindly Donated by: Johanne Mangi. Value: $950
B88 : Anna Lennard Pet Photography and Dog Training by Cody Kindly Donated by: Anna Lennard Photography and Cody’s Dog Training. Value: $400
Recreation P05:
Off-Road Training Session for Four
Sports B56:
Kindly Donated by: Overland Experts. Value: $1350
P19 : D&D Building in NYC - Private Tour for Four
Kindly Donated by: Artemisia Inc. - Rosemarie Padovano and Hannah Childs Interior Design - Hannah Childs. Value: $ Priceless
P21: P24:
Brewer Yacht Yards - 2 Night Dock Slip
Kindly Donated by: Brewer Yacht Yards. Value: $500
B87: B91:
B99:
Kindly Donated by: Dr. Robert Ballard and Jeff Ridgway. Value: $ Priceless
P02:
B10 : Fitness Boot Camp for Six at Your Home
Kindly Donated by: Steve LoMonaco. Value: $1200
P09:
Kindly Donated by: Fit Focused - Allison Duxbury. Value: $900
B30 : Revitalize Pilates Classes
Old Lyme Country Club Golf for Four
West Indies Caribbean Get Away for Two
Kindly Donated by: Tippi Punnett, the Sugarapple Inn, Mac’s and Friendship Rose Caribbean Schooner, Inc. Value: $3100
Harbour Island, Bahamas for Six
Kindly Donated by: Toby and Mary Dunn. Value: $3000
P28 : Panama Boquete Mountain Resort for Six to Eight Kindly Donated by: The Aleman Alcedo Family. Value: $3000
Kindly Donated by: Revitalize Pilates. Value: $225
B31:
Celtics VIP Experience
Kindly Donated by: NBC Sports. Value: $300
Travel Around the World
P36 : Lake of Isles Golfing for Four
B16 : Fit Focused 6-week Personal Training Package
Bushnell Neo iOn GPS Rangefinder Watch
Kindly Donated by: Tom Lavalle. Value: $200
Kindly Donated by: Carol & Charles Warner and Michael Jordan’s Steakhouse. Value: $600
P32 : Saltwater Fishing for Two with Dr. Robert Ballard & Jeff Ridgway
Kindly Donated by: Lake of Isles. Value: $650
Mets vs. Nationals Tickets for Two
Kindly Donated by: Reilly Associates - Sandy Reilly. Value: $175
B74 : CT Sun Tickets & Dining at Michael Jordan’s Steakhouse
Striper Snax Sport Fishing Charter
Kindly Donated by: Striper Snax Fishing Charters. Value: $450
Red Sox vs. Angels Tickets for Two
Kindly Donated by: Linda and John Carlin. Value: $300
P29:
Kindly Donated by: Old Lyme Country Club. Value: $400
Panama Beachside Home for Up to Eight
Kindly Donated by: The Aleman Alcedo Family. Value: $2000
B35 : Scenic Tour by Air of the Connecticut River Kindly Donated by: Greg Castanza. Value: $750
B36: B50:
B58:
Kindly Donated by: Anytime Fitness. Value: $240 Kindly Donated by: Blackledge Country Club and Trellis. Value: $350
Kindly Donated by: Scott Gamble & Terry Forman. Value: $1500
P08:
Newport Polo for 10 with Pasta Vita Picnic
Kindly Donated by: Newport Polo and Pasta Vita. Value: $250 Kindly Donated by: Jul Yoga. Value: $225
B94 : Yoga Retreat in Lyme for Four
Kindly Donated by: Red Barn Yoga. Value: $250
B93:
P07 : Steamboat Springs, Colorado - Fall Get Away for Two
Blackledge Country Club Golf Outing for Four
B64 : Jul Yoga - One Month Unlimited Classes
B39:
Travel Around America
Anytime Fitness Workout Package
Black Hall Outfitters Excursion for Two
Kindly Donated by: Black Hall Outfitters. Value: $120
Allagash Canoe
Kindly Donated by: George Mayer. Value: $600
Coachella Valley, California Desert Experience for Two
Kindly Donated by: La Quinta Resort and Club and Big Wheel Tours, Inc. Value: $850
P10 : Hilton Head Island Getaway for Four
Kindly Donated by: Parcak & Graybill Families. Value: $2700
P11:
Telluride, Colorado for Six
Kindly Donated by: Carol Klimek. Value: $4000
P12 : Boulder, Colorado Mountain Retreat for 12 Kindly Donated by: Anonymous. Value: $1500
P25:
Brooklyn Experince
Kindly Donated by: The William Vale Hotel and Leuca Restaurant. Value: $1700
P34 : Sex in the City - NYC Package
Kindly Donated by: Reilly Associates - Sandy Reilly. Value: $1500
P37 : Broadway VIP Backstage Tickets, Dinner, and a One-Night Stay for Two
Kindly Donated by: Dolan & Dolan Lawyers; Alternate Business Housing - Frank Laufer; Capital Grille. Value: $Priceless
B01: B02:
White Gate Farm Gift Basket
Kindly Donated by: White Gate Farm. Value: $150
Providence Gondola Ride & Dinner for Two
Kindly Donated by: La Gondola Providers, Inc. and Robin Schonberger . Value: $270
P39 : The Seagate Hotel & Spa, Delray, Florida & Spa Services
B06 : Gogo Farm - Six Months of Fresh Eggs
B08:
B09:
Kindly Donated by: Gogo Chicken Farm. Value: $150
Kindly Donated by: The Seagate Hotel & Spa. Value: $1500
South Seas Island Resort - Captiva, Florida for Two Kindly Donated by: South Seas Island Resort. Value: $600
Travel New England P06 : Stowe, VT Get Away for Six
Kindly Donated by: Laurie LaTerza. Value: $2500
P20 : Newport at the Wharf Resort for Six
Kindly Donated by: Nancy & Rives Potts. Value: $2500
P35: B17:
Spruce Peak at Stowe, VT - Golf Get Away for Four
Water’s Edge Resort & Spa Get Away for Two and Dinner at Cafe Routier
B76:
Kindly Donated by: Oyster Club. Value: $600
B15 : il Pomod’Oro Chef’s Table for Four
Kindly Donated by: Petrit Marku - il Pomod’Oro. Value: $600
B18: B19: B27: B33:
Nantucket’s Beachside Hotel for Two
Kindly Donated by: The Beachside Hotel in Nantucket. Value: $1200
B37:
New Haven Get Away for Two
B40:
Kindly Donated by: The Study at Yale. Value: $375
B84 : Saybrook Point Inn & Spa Staycation
Kindly Donated by: Saybrook Point Inn & Spa. Value: $800
B48: B63:
Wine & Dine P03:
North Fork “Lux” Wine Tour
Kindly Donated by: North Fork Wine Tours. Value: $1100
P17 : Cocktail Party at the Ballard’s for 24
Kindly Donated by: Dr. Robert & Mrs. Barbara Ballard and the Centerbrook Cheese Shop. Value: $50 per person
P18 : Brunch Cruise on Seldon Creek & Hamburg Cove for Six
Kindly Donated by: Peter Evankow & Anthony Moir. Value: $750
P22: P31:
Pizza Party for 40 at Your House
Kindly Donated by: The Rolling Tomato and Seaside Wine & Spirits. Value: $800
Lobster Dinner for 12 at Cove Landing Marina
Kindly Donated by: Liz and Brendan Adams and Cove Landing Marina. Value: $1200
Selection of Wines & Spirits
Kindly Donated by: High Hopes Board of Trustees. Value: $300
B13 : Oyster Club in Mystic - Dinner for Six
Kindly Donated by: Spruce Peak at Stowe. Value: $2500
Kindly Donated by: Water’s Edge Resort & Spa and Cafe Routier. Value: $450
B34:
B11:
Old Lyme Inn and Side Door Jazz Club Gift Certificate
Kindly Donated by: Christine and Kenneth Kitchings. Value: $150
B66: B79: B85: B81: B89: B90:
Dorie Greenspan Signed Cookbooks
Kindly Donated by: Dorie Greenspan. Value: $150
Beer Tastings - Branford, Middletown and Old Lyme
Kindly Donated by: Soundview Brewing Company - Lenny Corto, Stone Creek Brewery, and Eli Cannons Tap Room. Value: $380
Weekend Kitchen Cooking Classes for Two
Kindly Donated by: Weekend Kitchen. Value: $200
Barbeque Anyone?
Kindly Donated by: The Spice & Tea Exchange, Four Mile River Farm, Shagbark Lumber and Farm Supplies. Value: $400
Claire’s Corner Copia Gift Basket
Kindly Donated by: Claire’s Corner Copia. Value: $100
Veuve Clicquot Package
Kindly Donated by: Barbara Willkens & Wilhelm Meya. Value: $200
Connoisseur’s Selection of Fine Wines
Kindly Donated by: Dr. Martin Cooper. Value: $800
La Marea Wine Dinner for Six
Kindly Donated by: La Marea Ristorante. Value: $600
CSA Vegetables
Kindly Donated by: Deep Hollow Farm. Value: $200
Captain Daniel Packer Inne Dinner for Four
Kindly Donated by: Amy and Erick Race. Value: $300
Tea Time
Kindly Donated by: Shannon’s Jammin’ Jams, The Spice & Tea Exchange, and Robin Schonberger. Value: $135
Chamard Package - Tour and Wine Tasting for 8
Kindly Donated by: Chamard Vineyards. Value: $Priceless
Thai Dinner for Eight Delivered to Your Home
Kindly Donated by: Lisa Golebiewski, Missy Stedman, and Trudy Burgess. Value: $400
Ashlawn Farm Gift Basket
Kindly Donated by: Ashlawn Farm. Value: $150
Thanks
WITH GRATEFUL
High Hopes would like to recognize the following business supporters for their generous sponsorship of this event:
EVENT PARTNERS
EMERALD SPONSORS All American Waste
Mystic Harbor Group of Janney Montgomery Scott, LLC
Benchmark Wealth Management
Overabove*
Herb Chambers Companies*
Power Posse
Julia Balfour, LLC
Robinson & Cole, LLP
Lee & Bernadette Olivier
Wireless Zone*
Mohegan Sun*
WNLC — Hall Radio*
SAPPHIRE SPONSORS AJ Shea Construction, LLC
Gordon ADR*
Bob’s Discount Furniture*
Hamilton Point Investments
Chelsea Groton Bank
Lawrence & Memorial Hospital*
Franklin Organic Mushrooms*
Novak Brothers Landscaping
Geneve Corporation
Taylor Rental Party Plus
RUBY SPONSORS All Pro Automotive*
Monte Financial Group, LLC*
Brewer Pilots Point Marina*
Omar Coffee Company
Brushline Design
Reynolds’ Subaru & Reynolds’ Boats*
Clark Group* Donald Hanberg, in memory of “lyn” Hanberg
River Valley Periodontics and Implant Dentistry
ESSENCE for Beauty & Wellness*
Ted & Erin Schaaf
Saybrook Country Barn*
Grand Wine & Spirits
Shoreline Eye Group*
Lyme Line/Valley News
Smith Eye Associates
Lyme/Old Lyme Neighbors Magazine
Deborah A. Welles, CPA* The Williams School
*Denotes businesses that have been supporters of High Hopes events for ten years or more.