Live Auction Booklet November 7, 2015
Weekend Getaway to the Green Mountains of Vermont
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Enjoy a two-night weekend stay for up to ten people in a gorgeous Victorian home in the Green Mountains of Vermont.
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Nearby entertainment includes shopping, dining, hiking, fishing, bike trails, art galleries, antiquing, fall foliage and skiing.
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Must be booked on a mutually agreeable date before November 2016. Donor: The Hadden Family Value: $1,500
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Max Downtown Cocktail Party
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Enjoy a private three hour cocktail party for forty people with hors d’oeuvres at Max Downtown in Hartford.
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Must be booked on a mutually agreeable weekday by June 30, 2016.
Donor: The Max Restaurant Group Value: $2,500
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A Week at the Wellington Resort in Newport, RI
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One week in a two bedroom, two bathroom luxury suite overlooking breathtaking Newport Harbor on April 24 – May 1, 2016.
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Complete with dining room, living room with a fireplace, full kitchen and master bedroom complete with a jacuzzi.
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A moment’s walk away from Newport’s great restaurants, fine shopping and tourist attractions. Donor: Tracy and Matt James Value: $2,200
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Private Hayride at Rosedale Farms
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Enjoy a private three-hour hayride for twelve people. During the ride, wine from Rosedale Farms Vineyard will be served along with hors d’oeuvres from Russell Catering. When you return to the barn, a delicious dessert sampling will be served by La Petite France. Must be booked on a mutually agreeable date from July through October 2016.
Donor: Marshall Epstein Value: $2,000
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Boston Red Sox Experience
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Enjoy two tickets to any regular-season Red Sox game at Fenway Park with round-trip limousine service. Tickets are located on the first base side in loge box 124, row AA seat 1 & 2. Valid for any mutually agreeable game including interleague games and games against the Yankees. Must be picked up by the limousine within a 30 mile radius of Hartford.
Donors: Scott Patterson & HARC Value: $1,500
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A Week in Rhode Island at an Ocean View Cottage
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Enjoy the ocean breeze during a week-long stay for up to six people at a charming three bedroom, two bathroom ocean view cottage located in Quonochontaug, Charlestown, Rhode Island, a private beach community. Complete with living room, full kitchen, cable tv, wireless internet, outdoor shower and all the amenities needed to enjoy a week at the shore. Must be booked on mutually agreeable week from June 1 – September 30, 2016.
Donor: Megan O’Neill Value: $3,100
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A Week on Shoal Bay East, Anguilla
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Enjoy a seven-night stay for up to sixteen at BeachCourt Villa on Shoal Bay East, Anguilla. On one of Anguilla’s most exquisite beaches, a private home, BeachCourt Villa, offers spectacular views, Caribbean breezes, a fresh-water swimming pool, tennis court, direct access to the sandy beach and 10,000 square feet of luxurious living space. With eight air-conditioned bedrooms, a 900 square foot great room, a 600 square foot covered deck, and a fullyfurnished modern kitchen, BeachCourt Villa can accommodate your group in luxury. Round trip airfare for two is included and this fabulous vacation can be scheduled for any week from April 20 – November 10, 2016, subject to availability. Please note there can be periodic construction taking place on a neighboring property. Donor: KK Meyer, Steven Seligman & HARC Value: $13,000 7
Private Champagne Cruise
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Enjoy a three hour twilight cruise on Long Island Sound for six aboard “Balance”, a 42 foot Sabre Express Motor Yacht. While on board you will enjoy champagne, hors d’oeuvres and delicious chocolate chip cookies. The yacht sails from Westport, CT and the cruise must be booked on a mutually agreeable date during the 2016 boating season.
Donor: Paul McCurdy, Kathy & Jim Heffernan Value: Priceless Minimum Bid: $900
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Framed ArtSparks Canvas Print
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ArtSparks is an art program at HARC where our participants create beautiful paintings, like this one from Gloria. All the funds raised from this auction item will be directed to providing more opportunities for individuals with intellectual disability to participate in ArtSparks.
Donor: HARC Value: Priceless
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A Week in Aspen Colorado
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You and a guest will fly round-trip to Aspen, Colorado for your seven-night stay at a four-star hotel. While in Aspen during the winter, you can enjoy the worldrenowned skiing at Snowmass, Aspen Highlands and Buttermilk mountains. Despite its winter reputation, Aspen is a year-round destination. In the warmer months you can enjoy hiking, biking, rock-climbing, kayaking and rafting. Must be booked on a mutually agreeable non-holiday week before November 2016.
Donor: HARC Value: $7,000
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Cooking Class and Dinner for Eight with Executive Chef Leslie Tripp
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Enjoy a cooking class and four-course dinner in either the comfort of your home or at the Hartford Club. You will work with Chef to create a menu that is sure to meet your tastes and please your guests. This is a chance for everyone to hone their gastronomic skills as appetizers, salads, entrees and desserts are prepared. Chef Tripp trained in Paris at Le Cordon Bleu. He later worked at The Ritz Hotel on Place Vendome and the two Michelin star restaurant, Le Manior aux Quat’ Saisons in England. Most recently, before joining the Hartford Club, he was the Executive Chef at the Saybrook Point Inn’s award winning Fresh Salt restaurant. Must be booked on a mutually agreeable date before September 2016 and does not include alcoholic beverages. Donor: The Hartford Club Value: $1,600 Minimum Bid: $1,000 11
Live Auction Information
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The live auction will begin shortly after 9:00 PM following the close of the silent auction. One of the two starred live auction items will be selected by the winner of the 1 in 100 raffle (minimum of 85 tickets must be sold). Descriptions of live auction items and restrictions are available in this booklet and on display. The winning bidder for each item will sign an agreement and any applicable waivers immediately after the winning bid is announced. The Auctioneer has the right to determine bidding increments for each item. Certain items will not be sold below the stated minimum bid. The Auctioneer has the right to withdraw any item, at any time, before or during the auction. All terms and conditions are stipulated by the donor. Auction items and services must be used within one year from the date of the auction. It is the responsibility of the purchaser to contact the donor of the item they purchased, unless otherwise stipulated. The check-out table will open at 10:00 PM. Auction items will not be processed for check-out until after the live auction closes.
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