Festive Pre-Holiday Auction 2019
Auction Items (updated 11/16/2019)
Items are listed chronologically in order of when we received them. More items, photos, and descriptions will be added as they continue to come in. Thank you to everyone who has donated, including Robert & Cherie Henselder of Power Line Electric, Sarah & Robert O’Brien, Marie Bruhn, and Roberta Merrigan for donating funds towards school buses and museum admission, and John & Sharon Ahern for donating wine!
Item photos by Mike Taylor.
| Item Image | Item Description | Value | Donor |
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Gift certificate for two tickets to A Connecticut Christmas Carol | $108 | Shanna Lisitano, Goodspeed Musicals |
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Gift certificate for dinner for four at Mohegan Sun’s Season’s Buffet | $116 | Ray Pinheault, Mohegan Sun |
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Five $5 gift cards for Chili’s Grill & Bar | $25 | Alicia Lee, Chili’s Grill & Bar |
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Gift certificate for dinner for two at Concorde’s at the Sheraton Hartford Hotel at Bradley Airport | $120 | Sheraton Hartford Hotel at Bradley Airport |
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$25 gift card for Geissler’s Supermarket | Geissler’s Supermarket | |
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Gift certificate for a one-night stay at Hyatt House Hartford North/Windsor | $109 | Hyatt House Hartford North/Windsor |
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Voucher for four weekday train and riverboat rides at Essex Steam Train and Riverboat | $120 | Essex Steam Train & Riverboat |
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Four guest passes to the Stowe Center in Hartford | $64 | Chelsea Farrell, Stowe Center |
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Three $10 gift cards to Battiston’s Cleaners | $30 | Battiston’s Cleaners |
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Four tickets to the Wadsworth Atheneum. Expires 12/31/2020. | $60 | Wadsworth Atheneum |
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Four Webb-Deane-Stevens Museum house tour tickets | $48 | Webb-Deane-Stevens Museum |
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Gift certificate for one free health assessment and acupuncture treatment at Many Rivers Acupuncture | $50 | Carrie Sawtell, Many Rivers Community Acupuncture |
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$625 gift certificate towards “Zoom” teeth whitening | $625 | Roberta Garceau, Great New Smile |
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$10 gift cards to House of Books and Games, three note cards | $20 | Amy Smith, House of Books and Games |
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$150 gift certificate for auto body detailing | $150 | Doug & Jean Kelly, Carstar Autobody Experts |
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Connoisseur corkscrew with deluxe wood box set | $50 | Anonymous |
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Four-piece 18 oz. wine glasses in assorted colors | $25 | Anonymous |
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Arcoroc holiday serving platter | $18 | Anonymous |
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9″ Christineholm porcelain quiche dish | $20 | Anonymous |
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Two sets of four ISO wine tasting glasses from Italy, 10.25 oz. each | $80 | Anonymous |
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A behind-the-scenes tour of the Connecticut Historical Society for up to six people led by the CEO or Chief Curator and COO. Expires 11/30/2020. | $450 | Christine Clements, Connecticut Historical Society |
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$25 gift certificate to Bart’s Drive-in | $25 | Don Trinks, Bart’s Drive-in |
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5 Menchies Yogurt Cups to fill at Menchies | $30 | Gloria Grieder, Menchie’s |
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Three dozen homemade cookies, baked and delivered to your door once a month for six months | $150 | Roseann Lemkey |
| Beautiful handcrafted Christmas wreath | $75 | Roseann Lemkey | |
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Waterford Crystal nightingale figurine | $150 | Vivian & Bill Gombert |
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Vintage/retro handmade corduroy quilt by Kari Conning | $150 | Astrid Hanzalek |
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Gift basket of dental supplies, including electric toothbrush | $125 | Day Hill Dental |
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$25 gift card for Joey Garlic’s Restaurants | $25 | Joey Garlics |
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Gift certificate for three nights’ boarding at Day Hill Kennels | $180 | Day Hill Kennels |
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Quilt-block pattern jacquard throw blanket | Olivia Patch | |
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Statue of Liberty book | Olivia Patch | |
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Weber BBQ tool set | $35 | Rice Hardware |
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Two $25 gift cards to Jim’s Pizza | $50 | Jim’s Pizza |
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One-year household membership to New Britain Museum of American Art | $80 | Alexis Zimmerman, New Britain Museum of American Art |
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$40 gift card to Lenny & Joe’s Fish Tale Restaurant | $40 | Lenny & Joe’s Fish Tale |
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Four holiday pies (two Thanksgiving and two Christmas) | $50 | Mary Kelling |
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Ten dozen assorted Christmas cookies | $50 | Mary Kelling |
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Two family passes to the Vintage Radio & Communications Museum. Expires Nov 2020. | $60 | Vintage Radio & Communications Museum |
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$250 gift card to Max Restaurants | $250 | Frank Carmon, Carmon’s Funeral Home |
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$50 gift card to Highland Park Market | $50 | Ron Tyrol, Highland Park Market |
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$25 gift certificate for the Tavern at Keney Park | $25 | Amanda Ominsky, The Tavern at Keney Park |
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$25 gift certificate for Suffield Pizza & Family Restaurant | $25 | Jack and Margaret Bucior, Suffield Pizza & Family Restaurant |
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$50 gift card to Jim’s Pizza | $50 | Andy Johnson, Century 21 AllPoints Realty |
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$50 gift certificate to Dom’s Broad Street Eatery | $50 | Andy Johnson, Century 21 AllPoints Realty |
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$100 gift certificate to San Marino | $100 | Andy Johnson, Century 21 AllPoints Realty |
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$50 gift certificate to San Marino | $50 | Richard Knickerbocker, Kiwanis Windsor |
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Family four-pack of admission vouchers to the Children’s Museum in West Hartford | $59 | Beth Weller, The Children’s Museum |
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One-time use of the Great Hall at Grace Episcopal Church (can accommodate up to 100 people) | $175 | Carol Loughran, Grace Episcopal Church |
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Four general admission tickets to Connecticut Concert Ballet’s The Nutcracker at MHS Bailey Auditorium on either date: 12/14/2019 or 12/15/2019 | $120 | Connecticut Concert Ballet |
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Delicious local honey gift basket from Forgotten Acres Farm | $50 | Naomi Rothe, Forgotten Acres Farm |
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$100 in Windsor Chamber of Commerce gift certificates good at 40 businesses in Windsor | $100 | Windsor Chamber of Commerce |
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Romance novel gift basket with treats and a $25 Barnes and Noble gift card | $200 | John & Marjory Berky |
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Child’s 12V motorized tractor/loader by John Deere | $300 | Amanda Stanton, Stanton Equipment |
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$25 gift card to Tapas Restaurant | $25 | Fred Dressler, Tapas |
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Josh Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon | $20 | Suffield Wine & Spirits |
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$50 gift card to the Blue Dragonfly Gift Shop | $50 | Donna Myers |
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Gift certificate for an 8′ Christmas tree delivered to Windsor area Thanksgiving weekend. Other sizes available but must be ordered by 11/25/2019 | $50 – $75 | John & Margie D’Agata |
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Child’s arts & crafts activity center | $90 | Ruth Fahrbach |
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Art easel with painting accessories | $60 | Ruth Fahrbach |
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FAO Schwartz bluetooth vintage microphone | $80 | Ruth Fahrbach |
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Handcrafted vase by Summer Green Pottery | $40 | Charlene Li |
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Handcrafted platter by Summer Green Pottery | $45 | Charlene Li |
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$75 gift certificate towards veterinary services | $75 | New England Veterinary Center & Cancer Care |
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$50 gift certificate towards dinner for two at the Seasons Restaurant | $50 | Liz Sansom, Suffield by the River |
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$50 gift certificate for San Marino Restaurant | $50 | Enzo & Samy Beskovic, San Marino Restaurant |
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$50 gift certificate for San Marino Restaurant | $50 | Sam & Marcia Hinckley |
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$250 gift certificate to the Firebox Restaurant | $250 | Sam & Marcia Hinckley |
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$75 gift certificate towards veterinary services at River Valley Animal Center | $75 | Mohan Sachdev, River Valley Animal Center |
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Family pass for 2 adults and 4 children to the Connecticut Historical Society Museum & Library | $56 | Connecticut Historical Society |
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Family pass for 2 adults and 4 children to the Connecticut Historical Society Museum & Library | $56 | Connecticut Historical Society |
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$25 gift certificate for Staples | $25 | Staples |
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Hand-cast, hand-painted pewter decorated Christmas tree made in Germany | $300 | Skip & Mona Fisher |
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Lux, Bond, & Green glass jar perfect for cat treats | $40 | Colette Yeich |
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Handcrafted wall planters from Spain | $40 | Colette Yeich |
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Jewelry box with handcrafted earrings | $50 | Colette Yeich |
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Gift certificate for one night’s stay at Candlewood Suites, expires 11/23/2020 | Karyssa LaFlash, Candlewood Suites | |
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Two guest passes to Mystic Seaport Museum | $58 | Tracy Mirsky, Mystic Seaport Museum |
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Child’s retro Radio Flyer tricycle | $70 | Kenneth Roach |
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Four tickets to Jesus Christ Superstar at the Bushnell on Friday, February 28, 2020 | $320 | Mike & Lu Rabbett |
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Hand-crafted wooden whirligig | $65 | Bob & Jane Bell |
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Nature-themed gift basket from Northwest Park | $100 | Marilyn Smith, Northwest Park |
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Voucher for four weekday train and riverboat rides at Essex Steam Train and Riverboat. Expires 12/31/2020. | $100 | Essex Steam Train & Riverboat |
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$75 gift card to the Time Machine Hobby LLC in Manchester | $75 | Time Machine Hobby LLC |
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Family pool pass, good at Welch or Goslee Pools all summer in 2020 | $60 | Paul Norris, Town of Windsor |
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Gift certificate for either an adult or youth to learn to row by Riverfront Rowing | $180-$200 | Debbie Baker, Riverfront Recapture |
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Gift certificate for a one-night stay at Hampton Inn with complimentary breakfast | John Breda, Hampton Inn Hartford Airport Windsor | |
| “Fall in Love with Autumn” baked goods gift basket | $80 | Caroline Blake | |
| “The Chocolate Lovers” baked goods gift basket | $95 | Caroline Blake | |
| Carrot bundt cake with cream cheese frosting to be made at a mutually agreed upon date and time | $25 | Janet Henderson | |
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Gift certificate for eight yards of natural brown mulch from Grimshaw Tree Service | $192 | Grimshaw Tree Service |
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“Beer Bread and More” gift basket | $75 | David Gillette |
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Truffles and mixed chocolates tiered gift boxes | $70 | Tim Snelgrove, Snelgrove’s Chocolates & Florist |
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Black, white, and grey woven capelet | $50 | Sharon Rispoli |
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Women’s self-care gift basket | $100 | Sheila Gasper, The Blue Dragonfly Gift Shop |
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Bering Aurora women’s watch (may be exchanged for different color) | $100 | Linda Alexander |
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Christmas stockings knitted craft kit | $60 | Ewe & You Fiber Arts LLC |
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Three bottles of Apothic red wine | $45 | James Welsh |
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Gift certificate for maintenance on either one central air system or one gas/oil fired heating system from HARP Home Services | $200 | Kevin Moriarty, HARP Home Services LLC |
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$25 gift card to The Bean @226 | $25 | Mel Madigan, The Bean @226 |
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$100 gift card to Metro Bis Restaurant in Simsbury | $100 | Chris Alford, Alford Associates |
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Gift certificate for one night stay either Friday or Saturday at Homewood Suites | $135 | Pamela Crouch, Homewood Suites by Hilton |
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$50 gift certificate for Dom’s Broad Street Eatery | $50 | Jason DiBella, Dom’s Broad Street Eatery |
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$25 gift card for Zocco’s Mexican & Italian Restaurant | $25 | Zocco’s Mexican & Italian Restaurant |
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$100 gift certificate for Ashley’s Distinctive Jewelry & Gifts | $100 | Kelly Ruiz, Ashley’s Distinctive Jewelry & Gifts |
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Gift certificate for three cubic yards of pine bark mulch from Philip’s Lawn Care | $150 | Philip Thulen, Philip’s Lawn Care LLC |
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$50 gift certificate for Suffield Cordial Shoppe | $50 | Krupa Patel, Suffield Cordial Shoppe |
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Gift certificate for a full exam for either a dog ($261) or cat ($250) at Windsor Animal Clinic | $250 – $261 | Larry Pennington, Windsor Animal Clinic |
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Gift certificate for one complimentary week of Premier Valet Parking at LAZ Fly | $125 | Roger Magee, LAZ Fly |
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Gift certificate for one complimentary bumper to bumper detailing at LAZ Fly | $125 | Roger Magee, LAZ Fly |
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$75 gift certificate for Windsor Asian Bistro | $75 | Ruth & Barry Budlong |
| “Local Favorites” gift basket with Forgotten Acres honey, a $50 gift certificate from Dom’s Broad Street Eatery, and delicious biscotti from OneSong Biscotti | $90 | Dan Gilligan, Edward Jones | |
| Two-hour consultation with James Selig, appraisal expert, for verbal appraisals and organization advice | $200 | James Selig, James Selig Estate Jewelry & Antiques | |
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Nordstrom Christmas platter & $25 gift certificate to Pasticceria Italia in Bloomfield | Linda Mihalek | |
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Gift basket with Thymes Kimono Rose body lotion and bath wash | $46 | Linda Mihalek |
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Waterford seahorse champagne saucers and bottle of champagne | $148 | Linda Mihalek |
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Holiday wreath from Jordan Florist | $50 | Karen Jordan, Jordan Florist |
| Delicious Tuscan dinner for eight people delivered to your door | $400 | Agnes Pier | |
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Two family passes to the Vintage Radio & Communications Museum. Expires Nov 2020. | $60 | John Ellsworth, Vintage Radio & Communications Museum |
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Framed fine art print from an original in colored pencil, by Susan Tait Porcaro | Susan Tait Porcaro | |
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Two admission passes to the New England Air Museum | $20-$30 | Jeanie Rozbora, New England Air Museum |
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One-year “Caboose” (family) membership to the Connecticut Trolley Museum | $60 | Connecticut Trolley Museum |
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Gift cards and free kids’ meals coupons for dinner at Chili’s | $40 | Alicia Lee, Chili’s Grill & Bar |
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Two tickets to A Connecticut Christmas Carol Wednesday or Thursday evening | $108 | Goodspeed Musicals |
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Gift certificate for 18 holes of golf for two players and one cart at Airways Golf Course | $60 | Robert Kemp, Airways Golf Course |
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Gift certificate for car detailing at Carstar | $150 | Doug and Jean Kelly, Carstar Auto Body Repair Experts |
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Gift certificate towards dinner for four at Mohegan Sun’s Season’s Buffet | $116 | Ray Pinheault, Mohegan Sun |
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One-year household membership to New Britain Museum of American Art | $80 | Alexis Zimmerman, New Britain Museum of American Art |
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Framed photo of “Fall Milkweed” by Windsor’s own Len Hellerman. Won Best in Show at Essex Art Association. | $325 | Len Hellerman |
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Framed Map of Windsor from 1869 Atlas of Hartford City & County | $75 | Dennis Carroll |
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Everything you need to color! Books, crayons, markers, pencils in a handy tote! | $50 | Kathleen Carroll |
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Wine & chocolate gift basket | $40 | Maureen Vagnini |
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$100 gift certificate towards orthodontic services with Dr. Robert Gange DMD | $100 | Robert Gange DMD |
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Angel metal pin | $15 | Cindy Walker |
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Angel metal pin | $15 | Cindy Walker |
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Angel metal pin | $15 | Cindy Walker |
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Angel metal pin | $15 | Cindy Walker |
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Star metal pin | $15 | Cindy Walker |
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Dog metal pin | $15 | Cindy Walker |
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Gift certificate for a premium oil change/rotate tires/inspect brakes/top off fluids at Scata’s Auto & Truck Repair | $38 | Joseph Scata, Scata’s Auto & Truck Repair |
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$20 gift certificate to Airway Restaurant | $20 | Huseyin Gocmez, Airway Restaurant |
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$50 gift card for any of these stores: TJMaxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods, Sierra, Home Sense | $50 | Ron & Michele Eleveld |
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$50 gift card to The Train Wreck Restaurant | $50 | Analiese Eleveld, Train Wreck Restaurant |
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Voucher for four people to take a weekday train and riverboat rides at Essex Steam Train and Riverboat | $120 | Essex Steam Train & Riverboat |
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Collection of hand-painted ceramic and glass decorative eggs | $210 | Carolyn Doyle |
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Alexa Echo and Echo Dot | $125 | Paul Vagnini |
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$250 gift certificate towards services at Windsor Progressive Dental | $250 | Steve Farley DDS |
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Gift certificate for a 15-yard dumpster from Windsor Sanitation | Windsor Sanitation | |
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Sleepover party gift basket with popcorn, chocolate, and “weird” soda | $ 40 | Liz Burke |
| Enjoy a weekend at a lovely home in Lyndonville, Vermont that sleeps six. Expires November 2020 (min bid: $1000). | $1,500 | Jane Garibay | |
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Four Windsor Christmas ornaments | $80 | Ruth Fahrbach |
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Gift certificate for lunch for 2 with State Rep. Jane Garibay. Includes Len Hellerman photo of the Capitol, House cards, and more! | $300 | Jane Garibay |
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Wine gift basket: Woodbridge Chardonnay, two hand-painted wine goblets, and a certificate for a cheese, cracker, and fruit platter made to order | $60 | Sharran Selig Bennett, First Town Downtown |
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Maple gift basket with three delicious flavors of maple syrup, pancake mix, and a tiny tote bag! | $60 | Carol Engelmann, Maple Craft Foods |
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Three red swirled glass candle holders | $20 | Anonymous |
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Long weekend getaway: up to 5 days at Natchaug Pond cottage in Charlestown, RI (3 bed/2 bath). Sleeps 6. May, June, September, or October 2020. See Homeaway.com #982354 | up to $1000 | Todd & Liz Hellewell |
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$175 gift certificate towards one service call within a 10-mile radius of Windsor, from Brookman Plumbing | $175 | Zach Brookman, Brookman Plumbing LLC |
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$50 gift card to The Nutmeg Restaurant in East Windsor | $50 | Gordon & Betsy Kenneson |
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Barbara Van Winkelen framed print | $175 | Anonymous |
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Framed mourning fan | $125 | Anonymous |
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Floral arrangement | $150 | Anonymous |
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Rooster weather vane | $150 | Kathy Mooney |
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4′ x 2′ wooden Lego table on wheels with drawer filled with Star War Lego pieces. Handmade by Chuck Vernon. | $150 | Chuck Vernon |
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Pair of lap tables for snacking, dining, crossword puzzles, etc. perfect for car rides. Handcrafted by Chuck Vernon. | $75 | Chuck Vernon |
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Four dozen assorted pierogies (frozen, with directions for cooking) with two large babka breads (with or without raisins) made by Diane Varholak, Connecticut Culinary Institute graduate. Expires 2021. | $65 | Diane Varholak |
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A paint party with Irene! With four of your friends. Call Irene to schedule and work out details. Extra participants are $40 per person. | $160 | Irene Hilbert |
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$50 gift card to Tunxis Grill | $50 | Richard Schuler, Tunxis Grill |
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Four tickets to a Wolfpack vs. Providence Bruins game on Saturday, December 28 at 7pm. Coliseum Club Skybox (does not include food/drinks/parking). | $125 | Mark Walker, Windsor Federal Savings |
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Four tickets to a Wolfpack vs. Lehigh Valley Phantoms game on Friday, December 13 at 7:15 pm. Coliseum Club Skybox (does not include food/drinks/parking) . | $125 | Mark Walker, Windsor Federal Savings |
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Tablecloth, Vanity Fair coffee table book, wine game | $113 | Colette Yeich |
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$100 gift card to Metro Bis Restaurant in Simsbury | $100 | Mary Beth Welsh |
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$50 gift card for Union Street Tavern | $50 | Union Street Tavern |
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$200 gift card for Present Company Restaurant in Tariffville | $200 | Marty McMahon, Edward Jones |
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Family of four admissions pass to Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo | $54 | Denice Green, Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo |
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Family of four admissions pass to Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo | $54 | Denice Green, Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo |
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“I love my dog” gift basket | $25 | First Church in Windsor |
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Gift basket | $35 | Lynne Gillette |
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Wine gift basket | $20 | Priscilla Ford |
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Vermont pottery sugar bowl and creamer | $20 | Hugh & Kate McLean |
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Boleslawiec Polish pottery bowl, handcrafted and signed | $80 | Hugh & Kate McLean |
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“All Things Lavender” gift basket | $75 | Nunes Quality Plumbing & Heating |
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“The Grass is Greener” found metal sculpture by Lon Pelton | $150 | Lon Pelton |
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$50 gift certificate to Taste of India | $50 | Carol Barans |
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$50 gift card for Bistro on Main in Manchester | $50 | Ed Paquette |
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$75 gift certificate to Windsor Adult & Continuing Education Classes | $75 | Marsha Mason |
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One hour of piano playing (Christmas carols or other favorites). Perfect for your holiday party or as a gift for a loved one. Good through December 2019. | $50 | Colleen Olson |
| Great getaway on Cape Cod! Relax for three days and two nights at John & Marjory Berky’s lovely, immaculate, three bedroom ranch in Harwich, MA on Cape Cod. Close to everything! | $300 | John & Marjory Berky | |
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$25 gift card to Costco | $25 | Anita Merzoian, Costco |
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4 lb. tray of delicious Italian cookies from Mozzicato DePasquale | $48 | Marian Sorbo |
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Art 101 drawing & painting easel kit | $17 | Liz Burke |
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Rare early 20th-century decanter set in amethyst | $250 | Dave & Mary Lou Peters |
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Guided tour for 4-6 people of one or more of the museums in the Springfield, MA Quadrangle or a highlight of the entire campus | $128-$192 | Dawn Whitney |
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Print of Wilson Fire Station done from an original in pen and ink with watercolor | $200 | Al & Marilyn Boehm |
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Bushnell Voyager telescope, “The Ultimate First Telescope” | $75 | Anonymous |
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Handcrafted walnut wooden jewelry box with tray | $50 | Rob Hoskin |
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Freshwater pearl bracelet and matching earrings with crystal beads and sterling earring hooks | $20 | Sharon Weaver |
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$75 gift card to Tunxis Grill | $75 | John Waters, Berkshire Hathaway |
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Gift certificate for a party pizza with four toppings at Poquonock Giant Grinder | $30 | Fazza Saleh, Poquonock Giant Grinder |
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Wine basket with two bottles of wine, glasses, snack dish, wall hanging in a wooden crate | $40 | Genevieve Lattimer, Windsor Education Foundation |
| 90-minute “Say it Well” workshop/tutoring on writing and editing essays, memoirs, letters, speeches, press releases, and other documents for publication | $425 | Ann Marie Adams | |
| “Fall in New England” gift basket | $100 | Janet Ellsworth, Ellsworth Homestead | |
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Lovely woodland holiday wreath | $50 | Connie Thomas |
| Steve Porcaro, SalesPlus MVP | |||
| Lottery ticket tree | Could be worth thousands! | Windsor Historical Society Board of Directors |
($40 in advance, $45 day of auction)