all featured items
Golf foursome at The Redding Country Club
Donated by The Redding Country Club
You and three guest could be the lucky ones to play 18 holes at one of the finest golf courses in the metropolitan area.
Item #1000
Estimated value: $400
Town of Redding Snow Plow Ride
Donated by First Selectman Natalie Ketcham
Ride for one passenger during a snow storm in a Town of Redding snow plow. Door to door service to and from top bidder's Redding home.
Item #1100
Estimated value: $priceless
Two hours of continuous massage
Donated by Sarah Reid
Sarah Reid is a Swedish and deep-tissue massage therapist with over 12 years of experience. She has worked in medical centers as well as spas. In addition, she has done advanced studies in myofascial release technique, caraniosacral therapy, reflexology, and neuromuscular massage technique.
Item #500
Estimated value: $200
Limited edition watercolor print of the Grand Canal in Venice, Italy by Charles Reid
Donated by Charles Reid
Charles Reid is an award-winning watercolorist who has published ten instructional books on watercolor and oil paint by Watson Gubtill Publishing. He has received awards from The Academy of Arts & Letters, The National Academy of Design, The American Watercolor Society, and the Society of Illustrators. His art is in the public collections of Smith College, Brigham Young University, and The National Academy of Design among others. He is represented by the Munson Gallery in Sante Fe and The Stremmel Gallery in Reno, Nevada.
Item #100
Estimated value: $600
Police Escort
Donated by the Redding Police Department
Calling all cars! Calling all cars! The Redding PD has an all points bulletin out ???ON YOU! For once, you'll be happy to take a ride in a squad car. Up for bid is one one-way trip to the destination of your choice in a Redding Police cruiser! What child wouldn't be thrilled to get a police escort to school! Get your spouse to the early train in a hurry, but on time! Whether you want the sirens on or off, the experience is priceless! Pick up and drop off must be within the Redding borders.
Item #1101
Estimated value: $priceless
Academy Awards Party!
Donated by Dawn Thomas, Nina Morrisson and Cathy Kane
Be one of the first 20 bidders and you will enjoy a ladies evening of cocktails, appetizers and dessert provided by Dawn Thomas, Nina Morrisson and Cathy Kane, fellow Reddingites and amatuear movie critics,and the Academy Awards on Sunday, March 5th! Cast your ballots for your favorite flicks of 2006. Win prizes and dish the outfits. Wear your best pajama's because this is a late night event! First 20 bidders will receive an invitation!
Item #800
Estimated value: $priceless
Maximum/Minimum bid: $35
1 semester of Music Together of Fairfield County
Donated by Jackie Jacobs
Special instructions: can be used at any of our Fairfield County locations. To be used with a child between the ages of 6 months to 5 years.
Item #700
Estimated value: $300
Brunch for two at The Redding Roadhouse
Donated by The Redding Roadhouse
Two gift certificates, each for brunch for two people
Item #400 & 401
Estimated value: $35.90 each (total of $71.80)
One seated massage
Donated by Take Time Relaxation Center on Greenwood Ave. in Bethel
Have a ten-minute massage, given by the skillful massage therapists at the Take Time Relaxation Center.
Item #501
Estimated value: $12
1 year family membership at Discovery Museum
Donated by Discovery Museum
Item #300
Estimated value: $50
Coffee for 1 Month
Donated by Hansa and Sharad of the Redding Ridge Market
Enjoy a large cup of coffee from the Redding Ridge Market everyday for one month!
Item #402
Estimated value: $70
Bright Smile - Professional Teeth Whitening
Donated by Anthony T Festa D.D.S.
116 South Ave.
New Canaan, CT 06840
The Brite Smile Teeth Whitening is a gel used with a light, the procedure takes 1 1/2 hours in office.
Item #502
Estimated value: $655
4 weeks of classes at Gymnastic Spectrum
Donated by Gymnastic Spectrum in Danbury
Class is for children between 18 months and 3 years.
Item #701
Estimated value: $68-$80
Babysitting
Donated by Gymnastic Spectrum in Danbury
One "Kids Night" babysitting for ages 3 1/2 to 10 years.
Item #702
Estimated value: $20/1st child, $10/1st sibling, $5/each addl. child
One year membership to New Pond Farm
Donated by New Pond Farm
Item #301
Estimated value: $50
Fitness Consultation
Donated by Shannon Craley, Excersice Physiologist
One hour of fitness consultation at top bidders home.
Item #503
Estimated value: $85
Horse Riding lessons at Sunset Hill Farm
Donated by Debbie Angeloni of Sunset Hill Farm
Package of seven horseback riding lessons at Sunset Hill Farm.
Item #703
Estimated value: $385
$50 Gift Certificate at Clemens
Donated by Clemens of Redding
4 Long Ridge Road
Item #403
Estimated value: $50
"ON THE GO" Adam Broderick Package
Donated by Adam Broderick of Ridgefield
Includes aromatherapy, facial with scalp massage, reflexology,blow-dry styling and polish change to refreshen a manicure.
Item #801
Estimated value: $225
Gourmet Food Gift Basket
Donated by Art and Louise Poltrack
Gourmet Food Gift Basket from the wine country of California
Item #404
Estimated value: $50
Original artwork by David A. Daignault of a Cow - Inspired by New Pond Farm
Donated by David A. Daignault of Redding
This one of a kind Acrylic on Canvas 30" x 40" of a Cow was inspired by New Pond Farm.
Item #101
Estimated value: $750
"LIVE with Regis & Kelly"
Donated by Buena Vista Television
You and three guests will be members of "LIVE with Regis & Kelly" studio audience.
Item #1102
Estimated value: Priceless
"The Tony Danza Show"
Donated by Buena Vista Television
You and three will be members of "The Tony Danza Show" studio audience.
Item #1103
Estimated value: Priceless
Pears and Confetti Oil on Canvas Painting
Donated by Denise Susalka of Paintings by Denise
Since the year 2000 Denise Susalka has been channeling her creativity into her painting with the same passion and energy she brought to her fine art studies, her successful career in international finance, and raising her family. Her extensive travels in France, Italy, Japan and Puerto Rico are the basis for her rich landscapes and fanciful still life subjects. Denise seeks to engage your senses through her use of color, texture, and play of light in her art. Through her paintings, she aims to evoke the taste of the fruit, the aroma of flowers, the sound of trees swaying, the warmth of the sun and the coolness of the breeze. Her work has been shown and sold throughout Connecticut as well as in Puerto Rico and Texas. Pears and Confetti Oil on Canvas 16x20
Item #102
Estimated value: $750
Certificate for an Estate Plan
Donated by William M. Carello, Esq. of
Rucci, Burnham, Carta, Carello & Reilly, LLP
Package includes a Simple Will and advanced directive documents. Can be for an individual or husband and wife (provided the wills are reciprocal in natue). Package also includes advance directive documens, including a living will, durable power of attorney and designation of conservator). If more complicated estate planning is advisable, the certificate is good for a $600 credit towards your estate plan. Open to Connecticut residents only. Other restrictions apply, including restrictions imposed by Connecticut law regarding the engagement of legal counsel.
Item #900
Estimated value: $600
Tengda Asian Bistro
Donated by Tengda
$50 Gift Certificate for Tengda Asian Bistro in Westport
Item #405
Estimated value: $50.00
Vermont Weekend Getaway
Donated by Jan and Sue Dorenbosch
'Pick your season - Winter, Summer or Autumn! Go skiing, snowboarding, tubing, snowmobiling (VAST), ice fishing; or play a round on a top-rated, spectacular golf course; Try hiking, mountain biking, or boating; There's always antiquing, apple/berry picking, or shopping; or just RELAX by the fireplace!!
Our charming home, located in Chimney Hill in Wilmington, VT, has 3 bedrooms, a loft, and 2 full baths. It sleeps 11 (8 very comfortably) - the extra 3 can be accommodated on pull-out sofa beds.
Fully furnished with all kitchen necessities+, blankets, pillows, (bring your own bed linens & bath towels). TV, VCR/DVD player; Washer & dryer, too
It is located across the street from a full-featured club house with indoor and outdoor pools, sauna, game room, movie room, sitting rooms, bar area (BYO) with television, basketball and tennis courts, fishing/skating ponds with warming hut, etc.
Choose a mutually agreed upon weekend Friday night through Sunday (holiday weekends excluded).
Item #1200
Estimated value: $650
Ancona's $100 Gift Certificate
Donated by The Ancona Family
$100 gift certificate.
Item #406
Estimated value: $100
Kokoro Spa - Bringing Balance
Donated by Linda Shreve and Deanna Galanis
Bringing Balance. That is the mission of Kokoro Spa, a mobile spa and wellness company serving Fairfield County, Connecticut and the surrounding areas. We bring our services to your location, your home, party, office or hotel. Kokoro is a Japanese word that means “mind, body and spirit in balance.” 'The Kokoro Spa "Balance" Spa party package gives each participant a 30 minute table massage, and a 30 minute facial. Our practitioners have years of experience, and we feature Jurlique,a wonderful organic skin care product. Kokoro Spa provides music, robes and slippers for the event, and will work with the host or hostess for party planning. Top bidder will need to provide a tip for the practitioners, which is usually 18% of the total or $ 86.40 for this event. - More people can be added to the party for an additional fee. We appreciate the opportunity to donate to the Redding Rebuilds project.
Item #504
Estimated value: $480 or $120 per person
Karate Lessons
Donated by Bill Hackett of Georgetown Martial Arts
One month of karate lessons, comes with a uniform and a semi-private lesson.
Item #704
Estimated value: $175
$200 Gift Certificate for Norwalk Mattress Company
Donated by Bob and Patty Drew
Reddingites Bob and Patty Drew, owners of Norwalk Mattress Company, are proud to donate a $200 gift certificate towards any mattress, futon, pillow set, mattress cover, or other bedding item at their factory/warehouse. This bedding is not assembly line work: mattresses and box springs are made to order. Each bedding set is made one at a time by experienced craftsmen who take pride in their work.
Item #200
Estimated value: $200
Handknit Mohair Stole
Donated by Julie Davis of J. Designs
This handknit luxury stole is made from a mohair blend imported from New Zealand and woven with an irridescent novelty yarn in shades of blue. Two feet wide by Seven feet long, it can be double as a sofa throw.
Item #802
Estimated value: $400
Bridgeport Sound Tigers vs. Philadelphia Phantoms
Donated by John H. Kane, Esq. of Robinson & Cole, LLC
You and three guests can cheer on our local Bridgeport Sound Tigers ice hockey team on Saturday, January 28th at 7:05pm, at the Arena at Harbor Yard, as they battle the Philadelphia Phantoms. Enjoy watching the action in box seats located in a premier spot. Pre-paid parking voucher included.
Item #1001
Estimated value: $60
Bridgeport Sound Tigers vs. Scranton Penguins
Donated by John H. Kane, Esq. of Robinson & Cole, LLC
You and three guests can cheer on our local Bridgeport Sound Tigers ice hockey team on Sunday, February 12th at 4:05pm, at the Arena at Harbor Yard, as they battle the Scranton Penguins. Enjoy watching the action in box seats located in a premier spot. Pre-paid parking voucher included.
Item #1002
Estimated value: $60
Stew Leonards $25 Gilft Card
Donated by Stew Leonards
Gift card of $25 to be picked up at customer service when you shop and used toward your order.
Item #409
Estimated value: $25
Coffee Gift Box
Donated by William O'Keefe, owner of Redding Roasters
Redding Roasters antique style wooden box with silk screened art, slide on lid. We include two pounds of premium, fresh roasted specialty coffees ground for auto drip brewing. Redding Roasters is located at 81 Greenwood Avenue, Bethel Ct. We roast only the highest quality specialty beans to highlight the wonderful flavor and unique body of each origin coffee. The coffees donated with this gift are just a hint of the varieties, blends and flavored coffee available at our retail store and roastery.
Item #407
Estimated value: $40
Necklace by Heather Smith
Donated by Heather Smith of Everyday Jewels
Freshwater Pearl and Onyx Necklace.
Item #600
Estimated value: $74
Yoga
Donated by Laurie Mayper
One private yoga session or series of 6 group classes. Reduce stress as you develop strength, flexibility and balance in a non-competitive environment.
Item #505
Estimated value: $100
Acupuncture/Traditional Chinese Medicine Consultation
Donated by Jacques Depardieu, MSOM, LAc
1 Hour consultation. Jacques Depardieu is national board certified in acupuncture and Chinese pharmacology. As director at Center for Integrative Chinese Medicine in Darien, CT, Jacques utilizes acupuncture, acupressure, Chinese herbology, healing diet and Qigong therapy to treat a wide range of disorders and illness. He specializes in women’s health and fertility.
Jacques holds a BA in Philosophy from Colgate University, a Master’s of Science in Acupuncture and Master’s of Oriental Medicine from Tri-State College of Acupuncture. He is licensed in Connecticut, Massachusetts and New York.
Jacques studied the healing effects of Qigong in Shanghai, China, with noted Qigong and Tai Chi masters. He received his certificate in Qigong Meridian Therapy from Hubei Medical College (Hubei, China) and the American Taoist Healing Center. Jacques received a unique and authentic form of Taoist training in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) in his on-going studies with Master Nan Lu, a noted doctor, author and master of TCM.
Item #506
Estimated value: $165
Pendant Collection
Donated by Annette Lampert of Artopia Inc.
Pendant Collection consists of: One sterling silver butterfly with opal, citrine and garnet stones; One large sterling silver butterfly dual pendant (bail for a necklace & pin for brooch wear) with fluorite, garnet amethyst & mother of pearl; and an angel, friendly frog, and heart sterling silver pendants.
Item #601
Estimated value: $200
Large stuffed horse
Donated by Daniel Reilly of All the King's Horses
Item #705
Estimated value: $70
Camp Playland
Donated by Richard Bloom
100% of your bid will be tax deductible donation to Redding Rebuilds. In addition, the same amount will be DEDUCTED (up to $500.00) from your camp tuition. New families please. The remainder of tuition must be paid by March 1, 2006 for the 2006 camp year.
Item #706
Estimated value: $500
Wine Basket
Donated by Michael Johnson of Redding Wine & Spirits
Gift basket with 3 bottles of wine.
Item #408
Estimated value: $85
Opalescence At-Home Teeth Whitening
Donated by Jay M. Seewald, DDS
Opalescence take home bleaching offers a refreshing tooth whitening system. Your tooth structure remains unchanged. Dr. Jay Seewald, DDS, has been living and practicing in town for many years. His office is located in Station Place in West Redding.
Item #507
Estimated value: $450
1 - 8 inch decorative Bow Cake
Donated by Sophie Marini
This 8 inch decorative Bow Cake made by Sophie Marini of The Cake Boutique in Wilton, CT would make the perfect addition to any occasion.
Item #410
Estimated value: $90
House for a weekend on Martha's Vineyard
Donated by Julie Butler Evans
House is located in Vineyard Haven. The house has 3 bedrooms, 2 Baths, full kitchen, washing machine, dryer, T.V. and DVD player. Must be used before Memorial Day 2006 or Fall 2006. Contact for booking weekend: Lisa Moholt @ Fairfield County Task Masters 203-587-1040. PLUS - 4 movie tickets to Entertainment Cinemas in Edgertown.
Item #1201
Estimated value: $1,000
Roundtrip tickets for Two on Virgin Atlantic Airways to London
Donated by Virgin Atlantic Airways
You and a companion will have the pleasure of flying from New York to London and back on Virgin Atlantic Airways' award-winning Economy Class service. Every seat has an individual seatback inflight entertainment system with up to 400 hours of the latest video, and audio as well as computer games - so much that you might be disappointed to know that the flight is only seven hours long. Redding Neighbors & Newcomers is sponsoring the winners by paying for the taxes that are due at time of redemption. **This is a raffle item only and will not be up for bidding - tickets will be sold on the night of the event**
Item #1300
Estimated value: $1,000 (depending on time of year)
Membership to Redding Neighbors & Newcomers
Family membership to RN&N as well as our 2005 commemmorative ornament of the Mark Twain Library and a "Best Small Town in CT" T-shirt (size L).
Donated by Redding Neighbors & Newcomers
Item #302
Estimated value: $57
Muli-strand Fresh Water Pearl Necklace
4 Strand fresh water pearl necklace with sterling silver and shell clasp.
Donated by Jacqueline Dinowitz
Item #602
Estimated value $200
