Runway for Recovery

2008 2009 2010

Silent Auction 2008

• Two tickets to Chicago in Boston in December 2008
• $50 gift certificate to B &G Oyster
• $50 gift certificate to The Butcher’s Shop
• Wrap from Wish
• Botkier bag from Flat of the Hill
• Necklace from CocoTay

Estimated Value: $1400

• Round of golf for two at Concord Country Club with Andy Boger
• A guy’s Vineyard Vines outfit
• Putter signed by Arnold Palmer
• Case of Summer Ale (for after the day on the greens)

Estimated Value: Priceless

• MAX Catered Dinner Party for eight
• Vera Wang Dress
• the dotted i holiday invitations

Estimated Value: $2200

• 2 nights/3 days in a cottage on Southport Island, ME
• L.L. Bean “Maine” tote bag with down-east gifts

Estimated Value: $1200

• 2 tickets to a Blazer game, Jan 17th @ 7:30
• Lacrosse Stick: A Clutch Head on a Limited Edition Brine Swizzile with custom stringing
• Tory Burch limited edition breast cancer tote
• A custom embroidered Four Preppy Paws collar, leash and key chain for your pooch
• $100 Gift Certificate to Finz restaurant in Dedham

Estimated Value: $750

• Two Luxury Box tickets to the Patriots v. Bills (11.9.08)
• Two Floor Seat tickets to the Celtics v. Pistons (11.20.08)
• Two Luxury Box tickets to the Bruins v. Canadiens (11.13.08)
• Two Luxury Box tickets to the First Red Sox v. Yankees series home game (Spring 2009)

Estimated Value: Priceless

• Jean fitting VIP party for unlimited number of guests (see description)
• Inlcuding a $100 gift certificate for winner
• Including %15 discount for all clothing & accessories at party

Estimated Value: Priceless

• Jeans fitting party at French Lessons for eight friends on November 20th
• Including a free pair of jeans for winter
• Including %10 discount on all clothing at party

Estimated Value: Priceless

• A week at a Private Home on St. Thomas (date to be determined with owner, no arrangements can be made to stay at home during holidays)
• A J.McLaughlin Bag from Baileys Boutique
• A Chic scarf from Baileys Boutique

Estimated Value: $3000

• A premade Thanksgiving Dinner from Whole Foods
• A wine basket
• A beautiful painting to hang around the house

Estimated value: $1000

Silent Auction 2009

"Clothes & Shoes
Blue Dry Goods
Chrislee
Coco Tay
French Lessons
Fritz & Gigi
Viola

Stephane Pierce
Katie Pape
Toby Avila

Bonnie Maller
Elizabeth Moon

Suzanne B. Lowell Lighting Design

Winston’s Flowers

Gabriela Herman

Own a package of sports tickets that includes a pair of tickets to a Red Sox, Patriots, Bruins, and Celtics game along with an autographed Randy Moss Official NFL Football, and Bruins memorabilia. All tickets are located in Luxury boxes and include complimentary food and beverage selections. The donor and winner will mutually agree upon the dates for the sports games.

William & Allison Achtmeyer and Jonathon Kraft

Enjoy a three-night/four-day trip to a cottage on Southport Island, Maine during the 2010 summer. The cottage is able to sleep nine guests and is dog friendly. Included in this package is a L.L. Bean boat and tote gift bag, a Robinson’s Lobster Wharf $125 Gift Certificate, and a beautiful Nautical Map Painting by local artist, Deanna Kurlowecz. Possible dates for this visit to Southport are during the weeks of: July 10-24.

Nell Achtmeyer, Robert & Kate Achtmeyer, Natalie Martinez, and Deanna Kurlowecz

Plan a night in Providence, Rhode Island with a pair of tickets to the musical Wicked, playing at the Providence Performing Arts Center, on Saturday, January 9, 2010 at 8 o’clock in the evening. You will not need to worry about attire as this package also comes with a stunning Elizabeth McKay Chocolate Scotland Wrap Dress (size 6). Before the show, enjoy a delicious Italian dinner with your $100 gift card to Al Forno Restaurant located in downtown Providence, 1.4 miles from the theater.

Owner of Bailey’s Maryland Avenue, Pamela Watson

Invite ten of your closest wine connoisseurs to VINTAGES—Adventures in Wine located in Belmont, Massachusetts for a private wine tasting party. The owners, Eric & Carolyn, will provide a selection of BRUNELLO di MONTALCINO and light appetizers. At home before your wine tasting, enjoy a 2003 bottle of Il DUEMILATRE di ARGIANO.

VINTAGES—Adventures in Wine

Three golfers will play the Concord Country Club course with Tom Hudner, enjoying a complimentary case of Harpoon Summer Ale for post-game fun. The winner will arrive in a very preppy Vineyard Vines golfing outfit and can proudly show-off his/her new autographed Arnold Palmer club. The round of golf must be played during the spring or summer of 2010.

Tom Hudner, Ann Marie & Dick Connolly, Richard Connolly, and Jim Zimmerman

Enjoy an evening in Tuscany with this banchetto Italiano! Celia and Jim Zimmerman will prepare a six-course gourmet meal for ten that will take you throughout Northern Italy. You’ll start with a Bellini or Negroni cocktail or perhaps a glass of prosecco, and enjoy antipastos like bruschetta with wild mushrooms and grilled pizza with pecorino cheese and arugula. Dinner will include fresh seasonal ingredients and will vary with the time of year selected, but may include grilled calamari, pappardelle Bolognese risotto with truffles, and osso bucco. For dessert, you will have perhaps pomegranate panna cotta or marscapone cheesecake. And, of course, no Italian meal would be complete without biscotti with Vin Santo! Preparation, food, cocktails and Italian wines, service and clean-up all included. To be planned for a mutually agreeable evening prior to November1, 2010. The successful bidders may choose to have the dinner at their own home or at the Zimmermans’ home in Carlisle. Buon appetito! Included in this package is a set of invitations from the dotted i, a stationary store in Concord Center.

Jim & Celia Zimmerman

Bring four of your closest friends to the ultimate Girl’s Day in Boston, beginning with a pedicure party for four at Mini Luxe on Newbury Street. Next, walk through the Public Gardens and drop into Wish on Charles Street to enjoy spending your $50 gift certificate. Finally, end the day with a private shopping party at Holiday on Charles Street where all four of you will receive a 25% discount and a selection of wine and cheese to enjoy while you shop. The winner will also become the owner of a new Rebecca Minkoff, yellow ostrich large “nikki” bag from the Flat of the Hill, a boutique on Charles Street in Boston. Your outfit will forever be complete with this luxurious item, and you will be ready to begin your day of shopping & fun!

the flat of the hill, Mini Luxe, Wish, and Holiday

Travel to the US Virgin Islands and stay for a week at a fabulous condo on St. Thomas Island, overlooking Pillsbury Sound and the islands of St. John, Virgin Gorda and Tortola—the view from your beach chair will be breathtaking. The condo comfortably sleeps four—which includes a king size bed with full bath, and two Murphy beds in the living room with another full bath. The condo is directly on Sapphire Beach and has access to a pool and tennis courts. Travel is available between November 1 - December 20, 2009 and April 6 - November 1, 2010. There is a possibility for travel during February 2010, but details must be mutually agreed upon with the owners.

Steve and Pat Kerschner

Arrive at B&G Oysters to enjoy a $50 gift certificate after having spent the day at Roffi Salon & Day Spa on Newbury Street. At Roffi, Justine will give you an hour-long facial, Stephane will color your hair, Michael will give you a haircut, and Elizabeth will treat you to a make-up instruction. After your day of beauty, you will be all ready for your big night out!

Barbara Lynch Gruppo and Roffi Salon & Day Spa

Forget about the 2009 Red Sox season and begin to plan ahead with a pair of tickets to a Red Sox game in April or May 2010. The seats are located in loge box section 15 on the first base line. The package also includes two “his” and “her” Red Sox hats to help cheer on the hometown team!

Peter & Louise Conlon

Gather a group of eight sweet-toothed friends and head into Sweet in the Back Bay for a two-hour cupcake decorating party. The decorating will be led by one of the talented cake and cupcake decorators from Sweet, and at the end of the party, each guest will leave with a dozen cupcakes. This bakery is a hit with the little munchkins of the world as there was a recent rumor that Suri Cruise frequents the boutique during her afternoon romps around Boston while her dad films his current movie project…

Courtney Forrester, owner of Sweet

Become a trendy new yoga follower when you own a Ralph Lauren PINK PONY yoga mat and a yoga outfit from Lululemon. All of these items will motivate you through a series of ten classes at the very popular On the Mat Yoga Studio in Concord, Massachusetts.

Kristin Achtmeyer and On the Mat Yoga

Enjoy six pints of delicious Graeter’s Ice Cream delivered right to your door for a birthday party or other celebration! You will have full access to their flavor selection and can choose the date of delivery. Graeter’s Ice Cream continues to be made in small batches with the traditional French Pot press.

Graeter’s

Receive a two-hour consultation with Kristin Drohan, owner of Boulevard Interior Design. Kristin is CID and IDG certified, a Member of the National Kitchen & Bath Association, and a Member of the Sustainable Furnishing Council. Her work has appeared repeatedly in The Washington Post and House Trends Magazine.

Kristin Drohan of Boulevard Interior Design

Win a four pack of tickets to the Champions Cup tennis match, played at Agganis Arena at Boston University during February 2010. This tennis package includes a signed racket from Jim Courier, a participant in the tournament, along with a pink bucket of Wilson Breast Cancer Tennis Balls and an adorable pink tennis outfit! Tickets will arrive after the tournament dates have been set.

Jim Courier, Ginger Burke & Meggie Patterson

Gather a group of 50 skaters and enjoy an hour of ice time followed by hot cocoa, cookies, and other tasty treats at the Landry Rink at Middlesex School. The party must take place during this year’s holiday break, December 20 - January 1.

Middlesex School

Have your hair colored in your own home by Scott Thurston, formerly a hair-stylist at Grettacole in Wellesley. While Scott does his magic, indulge in a glass of wine and tasty treat from The Wine Shop gift basket, included in this package. Finally, slip into your new pair of Citizen for Humanity jeans (size 28) and your new Rebecca Taylor top (size 8), and you will be ready for whatever the night has in store.

Scott Thurston, The Wine Shop, French Lessons, and Wish

Round up 30 of your closest friends and have a movie night in the Middlesex Theater, while enjoying popcorn, cupcakes, beverages, and candy bags for all guests. The movie choice is up to you! The movie night must take place between December 20 - January 3 or March 6 - 14.

Middlesex School

Allow Dupont Media World to capture precious memories for your family in an outdoor setting in Concord, Massachusetts. This package also includes an 8 x 10 print from the pictures taken in the shoot.

Dupont Media World

Outfit your pooch with a custom made collar and leash from Four Preppy Paws, a pooch boutique on Charles Street in Boston. You will also be able to choose a preppy key chain to match your dog’s new attire. Once your pooch is properly outfitted, enjoy a night out with your $100 gift card to Finz restaurant in Dedham, Massachusetts, knowing that your pooch will be walked and spoiled by Walks for Preppy Pups, a dog-walking service based out of Concord, MA. Your pooch is entitled to an hour romp in Estabrook woods or around your neighborhood.

Four Preppy Paws, Finz, Walks for Preppy Pups

Order your own “Sunday” Boulevard Tote, choosing from one of five color selections—see auction table for colors and a display version of the tote. The bag is sold at Coco Tay, a clothing boutique in New Jersey that is dressing four models in the fashion show tonight. One of the store’s owners is Taylor Blaisdell, the founder and former co-owner of Maggie Taylor Boutique in Concord Center.

Coco Tay

Gather a group of ten friends and enjoy a Girls Night Out party at Potpourri Boutique in Concord, Massachusetts. The winner would receive a $ 100.00 gift certificate to be used at her private shopping party while all of her friends will get 10% off all of their purchases as well as enjoy great music, food and drink, and a fun shopping experience.

Potpourri

Get swept away in a sea of possibilities as you head into Viola shoe store (Concord or Hamilton locations) and get to choose a fabulous new pair of shoes. The Carrie Bradshaw’s of the world will be o’so jealous of your spree,
and your feet will be forever grateful.

Viola

Leave the night with a basket full of breast cancer awareness goodies, including: Archipelago "Ribbons of Love" Fragrance Diffuser & Candle, a blend of Pink Grapefruit, Clementine & Pomelo, Gloveables - Ladies Cleaning & Gardening Gloves, Cynthia Webb "Awareness Ribbon" Pewter Bookmark, Pre de Provence Lavender Body Lotion & Shower Gel, Candle Tapers, Candle Rings, Napkins & Notepad, "Behind Every Successful Woman Is Herself" Plaque.

Le Gourmet Jardin

William & Allison Achtmeyer
Robert & Kate Achtmeyer
Nell Achtmeyer
Kristin Achtmeyer
Barbara Lynch Gruppo
Blue Dry Goods
Ginger Burke
Chrislee
Coco Tay
Peter & Louise Conlon
Dick & Ann Marie Connolly Jr.
Richard Connolly III
Jim Courier
dottied i
Kristin Drohan of Boulevard Designs
Dupont Media World
Finz Restaurant
Courtney Forrester of Sweet
Four Preppy Paws
French Lessons
Graeter’s Ice Cream
Holiday
Tom Hudner
Steve and Pat Kerschner
Jonathon Kraft
Deanna Kurlowecz
Dave & Natalie Martinez
Middlesex School
Meggie Patterson
Mini Luxe
Roffi Salon and Day Spa
the flat of the hill
The Wine Shop
Scott Thurston
Vintages
Pamela Watson of Bailey’s on Maryland Avenue
Wish
Jim & Celia Zimmerman

Silent Auction 2010