Festive Pre-Holiday Auction 2018
Auction Items (updated 11/12/2018)
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 Sarah & Robert O’Brien, Anthony & Judith Griego, Ruth & Barry Budlong, Roberta Merrigan, the Rabbett Insurance Agency, Marie Bruhn, and Tim Connolly for donating funds towards school buses and museum admission, and thank you to Ruth Fahrbach, Agnes Pier, John & Sharon Ahern, Millbrook Wine & Liquors, Suffield Wine & Spirit Shop, Krupa Patel at Suffield Cordial Shoppe, and Jim Nussbaum at Bert’s Spirit Shoppe for donating wine for serving at the event!
Item photos by Mike Taylor.
| Item Image | Item Description | Value | Donor |
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Gift certificate for 4 yards of double ground landscape mulch, natural brown color | $100 | Jane Grimshaw, Grimshaw Tree Service & Nursery |
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Gift certificate for one acupuncture treatment | $45 | Carrie Sawtell, Many Rivers Community Acupuncture |
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$100 gift certificate for Swede’s Jewelers | $100 | Ruth Fahrbach & Dave Gillette |
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“Some Sheep for Ewe” baby gift basket | $45 | Ruth Fahrbach |
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Pet gift basket with a $50 gift certificate for the Flying Fur Grooming Salon in Windsor Locks | $90 | Ruth Fahrbach & Dave Gillette |
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Batch of cookies (2.5 – 3.5 dozen per batch) every month, for 6 months, buyer’s choice, delivered | $125-$140 | Roseann Lemkey |
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Family pass for 2 adults and 4 children to the Connecticut Historical Society Museum & Library | $56 | Christine Clement, Connecticut Historical Society |
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Family pass for 2 adults and 4 children to the Connecticut Historical Society Museum & Library | $56 | Christine Clement, Connecticut Historical Society |
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$100 gift certificate you can use at any of 40 Windsor businesses | $100 | Phyllis Stargardter, Windsor Chamber of Commerce |
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Four tickets to the Wadsworth Atheneum | $60 | Susan Carey, Wadsworth Atheneum |
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Family four-pack of admission passes to the Children’s Museum. Expires 3/17/2019 | $59 | Beth Weller, The Children’s Museum |
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Two general admission vouchers for the Connecticut Science Center. Expires 12/31/2019 | $48 | Brit Montmeat, Connecticut Science Center |
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Two tickets to A Connecticut Christmas Carol at Goodspeed Opera’s Norma Terris Theater, Nov. 30 – Dec. 30, Wed. & Thurs. nights only. Expires 12/30/2018 | $98 | Dan McMahon, Goodspeed Opera |
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$25 gift card for Tapas Mediterranean Restaurant in Bloomfield | $25 | Anonymous |
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Two fresh-baked apple crisps, each serves 6. | $25 | Ann Walsh |
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Two guest passes to Mystic Seaport Museum. Expires 11/17/2019 | $58 | Tracy Mirsky, Mystic Seaport Museum |
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One year household membership to the New Britain Museum of American Art | $80 | Cindy Cormier, New Britain Museum of American Art |
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Four passes to the Webb-Deane-Stevens Museum; The Connecticut Dames Dish it Up cookbook; souvenir canvas tote | $65 | Anne Guernsey, Webb-Deane-Stevens Museum |
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Lovely sterling silver bracelet with mother of pearl, hematite, and onyx medallions | $40 | Elizabeth Paklos |
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$25 gift card to Joey Garlic’s Restaurant | $25 | Allison Savage, Joey Garlic’s Restaurant |
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Photograph by Windsor’s own Len Hellerman | $285 | Leonard Hellerman |
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$35 gift card to Jim’s Restaurant | $35 | Pam Nicolis, Jim’s Restaurant |
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$35 gift card to Jim’s Restaurant | $35 | Pam Nicolis, Jim’s Restaurant |
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Four Toastmaster appliances: blender, mini-chopper, hand mixer, and slow cooker | $120 | Vivian & Bill Gombert |
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Four guest passes to the Noah Webster House in West Hartford. Expires 11/17/2019 | $32 | Amy Boulton, Noah Webster House & West Hartford Historical Society |
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One overnight park and fly for two at the Hartford/Windsor Marriott: includes one room for a night, breakfast for two at RC Grille, complimentary parking, and transport to Bradley Airport | $265 | Margie Driscoll, Hartford/Windsor Marriott |
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Barbie doll in custom made wedding dress, veil, and bouquet. Plus extra outfit with shoes. | $50 | Marjory Berky |
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$25 gift certificate to Bart’s | $25 | Don Trinks, Bart’s Restaurant |
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$25 gift card to the Bean @226 | $25 | Melissa “Mel” Madigan, The Bean @226 |
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Hour-long tour of the Connecticut State Capitol for up to ten people | $200 | William Hosley |
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$50 gift card to Jim’s Pizza | $50 | Andy Johnson, Century 21 AllPoints Realty |
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$50 gift card to Union Street Tavern | $50 | Andy Johnson, Century 21 AllPoints Realty |
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$50 gift card to Dom’s Broad Street Eatery | $50 | Andy Johnson, Century 21 AllPoints Realty |
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$50 gift card to Track 139 | $50 | Andy Johnson, Century 21 AllPoints Realty |
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Two tickets to the Tuesday, March 26, 2019 performance of Beautiful, a Carole King musical, at the Bushnell. | $181 | Betsy Stevens, Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts |
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Four of Windsor artist Barbara Van Winkelen’s “China Blue” series notecards, professionally framed, signed by Barbara | $40 | Hugh & Kate McLean |
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8 dozen assorted Christmas cookies | $50 | Mary Kelling |
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$100 gift card to Home Goods | $100 | Liz & Jim Burke |
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$100 gift certificate to Tuscany Restaurant at Mohegan Sun Resort and Casino (letter must be presented) | $100 | Ray Pineault, Mohegan Sun |
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$25 gift certificate to Geissler’s Supermarkets | $25 | Jennifer Blanchard, Geissler’s Supermarket |
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Delicious homemade carrot cake | $25 | Janet Henderson |
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$25 gift certificate to Zocco’s Restaurant | $25 | Rob Niemann, Zocco’s Restaurant |
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$150 gift certificate for auto body detailing | $150 | Doug & Jean Kelly, Carstar Auto Body Experts |
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$50 gift card for the Blue Dragonfly Gift Shop | $50 | Donna & Larry Myers |
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Framed print of an original watercolor by Windsor artist Al Boehm | $150 | Al Boehm |
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Voucher for 4 weekday train & riverboat rides | $120 | Michael Lombardi, Essex Steam Train & Riverboat |
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Four holiday pies (2 Thanksgiving and 2 Christmas) | $50 | Mary Kelling |
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Three yards of pine bark mulch delivered | $250 | Philip Thulen, Philip’s Lawn Care |
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One admission pass for a family of 4 to Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo | $54 | Denise Green, Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo |
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One admission pass for a family of 4 to Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo | $54 | Denise Green, Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo |
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One maintenance service on either A/C or one gas/oil heating system: AC/Gas value: $99. Oil: $180 | $180 | Kevin Moriarty, Harp Home Services |
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Three bottles of 14 Hands “Hot to Trot” red wine blend | $45 | James Walsh |
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$50 in Moe’s Bucks | $50 | Kyle Lynch, Moe’s Southwest Grill |
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$100 gift certificate towards professional cleaning and organizing services for home or office | $100 | Estelle J. Berube, All In Its Place LLC |
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WWII-era geisha doll from the Marshall Islands in display case | $150 | Colette Yeich |
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Two lead crystal Gallia brandy snifters | $100 | Colette Yeich |
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Two Brighton leather belts, one red leather in small, one tan leather in medium with filigree accents and buckle | $40 | Colette Yeich |
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$50 gift certificate for J. Gilbert’s Wood-Fired Steaks & Seafood. Expires 10/1/2019 | $50 | Kailee Chanski, J. Gilbert’s Wood-Fired Steaks & Seafood |
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Handcrafted bovine horn elephant necklace from South Africa | $125 | Astrid Hanzalek |
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Delta Cassidy pull-down kitchen faucet, complete with installation | $450 | John Brookman, Brookman Plumbing |
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Ten hours of weeding in your garden at times to be arranged | $250 | Willa Nemetz |
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Polish dinner for 4 delivered to your home: kielbasa, pierogi, sauerkraut, rye bread, apple cake, at a time to be determined between January 1 – end of 2019. | $100 | Diane Varholak |
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Four guest passes to the Stowe Center in Hartford | $64 | Chelsea Farrell, Stowe Center |
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$25 gift certificate to the Tavern at Keney Park | $25 | Amanda Ominsky, Tavern at Keney Park |
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$50 gift certificate for lawnmower service | $50 | Mark & Aneisha Defreitas, Red Rider Power Equipment |
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$150 gift certificate for one pre-season check of a self propelled mower, snowblower, or riding mower which includes oil change, spark plugs, blade sharpening, air filter etc. | $150 | Mark & Aneisha Defreitas, Red Rider Power Equipment |
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Gift certificate for one fresh-cut, 8′-10′ balsam Christmas tree from the D’Agata Christmas Tree Farm in upstate NY. Winning bidder must call Margie by 11/20/2018 to redeem, 860-930-3685. | $75 | John & Margie D’Agata, D’Agata Christmas Tree Farm |
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Gift certificate for 18 holes of golf for two players and one cart | $60 | Robert Kemp, Airways Golf Course |
| Authentic Tuscan dinner for eight people with wine, delivered to your door | Agnes Pier | ||
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$50 gift card to Union Street Tavern | $50 | Mark Fearon |
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$50 gift card to Union Street Tavern | $50 | Mark Fearon |
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Set of 3 ceramic planters | $40 | Carol Ann Stephenson |
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2-hour pool party, at time of mutual convenience, must supply certified lifeguards. Valid through 2019. Contact Bradi_True@loomis.org | $220 | Richard Esposito, The Loomis Chaffee School |
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2-hour skating party at the Loomis Rink, at time of mutal convenience. Valid through 2019. Contact Bradi_True@loomis.org | $650 | Richard Esposito, The Loomis Chaffee School |
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Overnight stay on a Friday or Saturday night at Hyatt House Windsor. Expires 11/30/19 | $109 | Dave Mattesen, Hyatt House Windsor |
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3 nights of deluxe accommodations for your pet at Day Hill Kennels | $158 | Roger & Tyler Ball, Day Hill Kennels |
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$25 gift card to Zanto, authentic Italian cuisine | $25 | Matty & Spiros Vasiliakis, Zanto of Suffield |
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$75 gift card to Tosca Restaurant | $75 | Kevin Cousin, Tosca Restaurant |
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$25 gift certificate to Suffield Pizza | $25 | Margaret & Jack Bucior, Suffield Pizza |
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500 Lumen rechargeable work light | $40 | Tim Rice, Rice Hardware |
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Dichroic glass paperweight containing ash from the 1980 Mt. St. Helen’s eruption | $45 | Sharran Selig Bennett, James Selig Estate Jewelry & Antiques LLC |
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$50 Amazon gift card | $50 | Paula Pierce, Hosting CT LLC |
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Red swirl candle holders | $20 | Anonymous |
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Hand-cast, hand-painted Nativity arch from Germany | $300 | Mona & Skip Fisher |
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Gift certificate for a 3-month membership at Club Fitness in Windsor | $99 | Ron Smith, Club Fitness |
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Handmade pottery utensil holder with utensils | $50 | Charlene Li |
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Handmade pottery bowl with a variety of spice grinders | $50 | Charlene Li |
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Gift certificate for a cat ($250) or dog ($261): full checkup with testing and vaccinations | $250/$261 | Larry Pennington, Windsor Animal Clinic |
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$50 gift certificate for Highland Park Market | $50 | Rich Tyrol, Highland Park Market |
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$18 gift certificate for one party size cheese pizza | $18 | Fazza Saleh, Second Poquonock Giant Grinders |
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$75 gift certificate for River Valley Animal Clinic | $75 | Mohan Sachdev, River Valley Animal Clinic |
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“Curl up with your cat” gift basket | $75 | Liz Hellewell, Connecticut Cat Connection |
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Weekend getaway off-season at Natchaug Pond cottage in Charlestown, RI (3 bed/2 bath). See Homeaway.com #982354 | $350 | Todd & Liz Hellewell |
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Lego “The Secret Marketplace” for ages 8-12 | $150 | Dave Gillette |
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Festive lumberjack Santa cookie jar | $20 | Elaine Brophy |
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Die-cast metal replica of John Deere tractor #5420 | $56 | Scott Stanton, Stanton Equipment |
| Sky blue Czechoslovakian crystal necklace and matching bracelet | $90 | Linda Alexander | |
| Three-legged bench crafted from historic Windsor wood: pine seat from Loomis Chaffee campus, oak legs from Oliver Ellsworth homestead grounds | $50 | Anonymous | |
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$100 gift certificate for Ashley’s Distinctive Jewelry & Gifts | $100 | Kerry Ruiz, Ashley’s Distinctive Jewelry & Gifts |
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$100 gift certificate for Ashley’s Distinctive Jewelry & Gifts | $100 | Kerry Ruiz, Ashley’s Distinctive Jewelry & Gifts |
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$100 gift certificate for orthodontic services. Must be used by 11/30/19 | $100 | Robert Gange DMD, Robert Gange DMD |
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Two tickets for any play in Long Wharf Theater’s 2018-2019 season | $183 | Deena Nicol-Blifford, Long Wharf Theater |
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“Living with Nature” gift basket | $120 | Marilyn Smith, Northwest Park |
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Soft & fluffy Vera Bradley fleece throw with UCONN-embroidered logo and 2 pom poms, in a UCONN shopping bag! Go Huskies! | $100 | Betsy & Gordon Kenneson |
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Adorable cat mug and plate from 1993 by renowned North Virginian potter Solveig Cox | $120 | Carolyn Doyle |
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Hand-painted English village collectibles by David Winter. Includes Cotswold village, Shirehall, and the Apothecary’s shop | $40 | Carolyn Doyle |
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Unique collection of kaleidoscopes | $290 | Carolyn Doyle |
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Delightful musical wind-up kaleidoscope | $20 | Carolyn Doyle |
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One-year family membership to the New England Air Museum in Windsor Locks | $90 | New England Air Museum |
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$75 gift card to the Time Machine Hobby LLC in Manchester | $75 | Time Machine Hobby LLC |
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“Grace” peonies – giclee reproduction of an original colored pencil drawing by Windsor artist Susan Tait Porcaro | $250 | Sue Tait Porcaro |
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Vintage costume jewelry lot: perfect for the retro fashionista or jewelry crafter | $200 | Olivia Patch |
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$50 gift certificate towards veterinary services at NEVCCC | $50 | Heather Hwalek, New England Veterinary Center & Cancer Care |
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Impressive 2-piece cut-glass punch bowl – perfect as a centerpiece | $150 | MaryLou & Dave Peters |
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Unique Kosta Boda blown glass pitcher | $100 | MaryLou & Dave Peters |
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Antique pink floral ewer by Limoges France with Klingenberg & Dwenger markings c. 1900 | $120 | MaryLou & Dave Peters |
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Festive Lenox Christmas cookie jar | $30 | MaryLou & Dave Peters |
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Silverplate Reed & Barton sugar bowl and creamer | $25 | MaryLou & Dave Peters |
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Sheridan silverplate tray | $25 | MaryLou & Dave Peters |
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Antique Gorham scent bottle with sterling filigree | $300 | MaryLou & Dave Peters |
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The Connecticut River from the Air book by Jerry Roberts with photography by Tom Walsh | $50 | Jerry Roberts |
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$30 gift certificate to the Vintage Radio Museum, good for admissions or gift shop | $30 | John Ellsworth, Vintage Radio Museum |
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$30 gift certificate to the Vintage Radio Museum, good for admissions or gift shop | $30 | John Ellsworth, Vintage Radio Museum |
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Gift certificate for one-year family membership for the Hill-Stead Museum | $75 | Melanie da Costa, Hill-Stead Museum |
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“Made in Connecticut” gift basket | $45 | Lorraine Mancini, Lily House Bed & Breakfast |
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Gift certificate for one premium oil service | $39 | Joseph Scata, Scata’s |
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$25 Costco cash gift card. Membership not required to use. | $25 | Anita Merzoian, Costco |
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$75 gift card to the Wood ‘n’ Tap restaurants | $75 | Laura Soll Paul Broxterman |
| Sterling silver beaded necklace | $60 | Linda Mihalek | |
| Sterling silver & gold-filled beaded necklace | $99 | Linda Mihalek | |
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Unakite pendant necklace with sterling silver accents | $45 | Linda Mihalek |
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$50 gift card for Tapas Restaurant in Bloomfield | $50 | Linda Mihalek |
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Handcrafted wood clipboard; fits 5″ x 7″ paper | $25 | Robert Hoskin |
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Handcrafted wood K-Cup holder with 14 K-Cups | $32 | Robert Hoskin |
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Jacquard throw featuring historic Windsor landmarks | $40 | Wendy Sanders, Windsor Junior Woman’s Club |
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“A Touch of New England” gift basket | $200 | Janet Ellsworth, Oliver Ellsworth Homestead |
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$50 gift certificate to Snelgrove’s Florist & Chocolates | $50 | Tim Snelgrove, Snelgrove’s Florist & Chocolates |
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$50 gift card to Home Goods | $50 | Michele & Ron Eleveld |
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Wine party gift basket | $75 | Sheila Gasper, Blue Dragonfly |
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$50 gift card to Back East Brewing Company | $50 | Marsha Mason |
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Four general admission tickets to Connecticut Concert Ballet’s production of “The Nutcracker” on either December 8th or 9th. See certificate for instructions. | $120 | Josie Nelson |
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Wind chime with custom etching of the winning bidder’s choice | $40 | Todd De Wald, Beanery Bottle Shop |
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Gift certificate for a 6″ frozen yogurt ready-made cake | need value | Gloria Grieder, Menchie’s |
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Amazon Echo cloud-based voice service | $100 | Mark Walker, Windsor Federal Bank |
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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 Tunxis Grill & Pizzeria | $50 | Richard Schuler, Tunxis Grill & Pizzeria |
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$50 gift card to Tunxis Grill & Pizzeria | $50 | Richard Schuler, Tunxis Grill & Pizzeria |
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$50 gift certificate for Suffield by the River | $50 | Liz Sansom, Suffield by the River |
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DeWalt 80-piece pro bit set | $100 | Scott Hoffman, Ace Hardware |
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$75 gift card for Home Depot | $75 | Ed Paquette & Christopher Catania |
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$25 gift card for Olive Garden | $25 | Ed Paquette & Christopher Catania |
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$50 gift card for Union Street Tavern | $50 | Tim Fitzgerald, Union Street Tavern |
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$50 gift card for Union Street Tavern | $50 | Tim Fitzgerald, Union Street Tavern |
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View from the Summit signed edition book by Sir Edmund Hillary | $60 | Spencer Moore |
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$500 gift certificate towards dental services | $500 | Roberta Garceau, Great New Smile |
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$250 gift card to Firebox restaurant in Hartford | $250 | Marcia & Sam Hinckley |
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Antique child’s little red wagon | $75 | Colleen Olson |
| One bouquet from Colleen’s flower garden at the end of May or early June | Colleen Olson | ||
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Weekend woodworking class of your choice. Choose from turning, carving, decorative finishes, building, or small piece and mitre. | $300 | Bob Van Dyke, CT Valley School of Woodworking |
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Walnut wood jewelry box | $300 | Bob Van Dyke and Doug Smith, CT Valley School of Woodworking |
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Shaker hall table | $1500 | Bob Van Dyke and Doug Smith, CT Valley School of Woodworking |
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Fall-themed gift basket | Windsor Woman’s Club | |
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Gift certificate for land surveying services in Windsor | $800 | Skip Alford, Alford Associates Inc. |
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Gift certificate for a weekend stay (Friday and Saturday evening) in one of our spacious suites with a separate living area and kitchenette at our Windsor Locks location | $250 | Pamela Crouch, Homewood Suites by Hilton |
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$100 gift certificate to Dom’s Broad Street Eatery | $100 | Jason DiBella, Dom’s Broadstreet Eatery |
| $25 Staples gift certificate | $25 | Staples | |
| $200 gift certificate for one plumbing system check | $200 | Aiello Home Servicing | |
| $200 gift certificate for one electrical system check | $200 | Aiello Home Servicing | |
| Chocolate baking gift basket | $35 | Marian Sorbo | |
| Tea and lavender gift basket | $35 | Diane Varholak | |
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Handcrafted walnut bench made from a tree that once stood on the grounds of Windsor Historical Society | $150 | Chuck Vernon |
| $50 Windsor Chamber of Commerce gift certificate and basket of chocolates | $60 | Maureen & Paul Vagnini | |
| Lottery Tree | priceless | WHS Board of Directors | |
| Dinner for 6 | Mary Beth Welsh | ||
| Children’s gift basket featuring book written by Windsor’s Liza McMahon & illustrated by Michelle Hawran | $90 | Edward Jones | |
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Dental-themed gift basket | $150 | Day Hill Dental |
($40 in advance, $45 day of auction)
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