Our second Silent Auction was a big success...at our Old Mill event in Toronto on Nov 22, 2011. Here are some of the great buys that our attendees bid on that evening...
1. Visage Clinic: Perlane or Restalyne Treatments Value $1356
Achieve a more youthful appearance and help reduce signs of aging with two Perlane or Restalyne Injectable Dermal Fillers. This non-surgical solution will add volume to your face. Value of certificate is for one and half treatments. Administered by Dr. DuPéré, board certified Cosmetic Plastic Surgeon, trained in Canada, Paris, and Los Angeles.
Donated by Dr. Marc DuPéré, MD, CM, FRCSC
2. Botox Treatment. Give your face a relaxed and refreshed appearance by targeting frown lines between the eyebrows, horizontal lines across the forehead and crow’s feet around the outer
eyes. Value of certificate is for 80 units of Botox administered in one and half treatments by Dr. DuPéré, board certified Cosmetic Plastic Surgeon, trained in Canada, Paris, and Los Angeles.
Donated by Dr. Marc DuPéré, MD, CM, FRCSC
3. Nikon Lenses from Beaulieu Vision Care Value up to $1060
Once again Beaulieu Vision Care is offering top Nikon lenses at their full service eye boutique in the Kingsway. Enjoy friendly personal care for all your optical needs. To be used by December 31, 2012
Donated by Beaulieu Vision Care
4. Prada frames: eyeglasses or sunglasses Value $500
Beaulieu has a fabulous selection of the latest frames by Prada!
To be used by December 31, 2012
Donated by Beaulieu Vision Care
5. ACUVUE Contact lenses Value $300
Win a 1-year supply of ACUVUE OASYS contact lenses; complimentary fitting is included for the winning bidder, if required. To be used by December 31, 2012
Donated by Beaulieu Vision Care
6. Diamond Pendant Necklace Value $1800
This charming, delicate butterfly pendant is studded with high-quality diamonds on an 18-karat gold chain—a stunning addition to any ensemble.
Donated by Avalon Neale
7. Painting “Amaryllis II” by Fabrice de Villeneuve Value $1200
This beautiful still life is 24 x 40 framed, rendered in acrylics. Fabrice de Villeneuve is a French artist living in Quebec. His works have been exhibited in Atlanta, North Carolina, New York; Paris, France; Frankfurt, Germany; and Milan, Italy.Painting, generously donated by Judy and Murray Smith, Westmount Gallery Ltd. www.westmountgallery.com .
8. Dinner for 10 catered by Chef Tony Cammalleri Value $850
Celebrity chef Tony Cammalleri will once again cook dinner in your home for you and your friends (your book club?!) Tony’s acclaimed culinary skills have been featured at the LCBO and on numerous television food shows. This year he will create a memorable four-course meal featuring Beef Tenderloin as the main course.
GTA only; Monday through Thursday evenings, January through May 2012
Donated by Tony Cammalleri, Executive Chef, Pusateri’s Fine Foods
9. ZOOM by Yorkville Dentistry Value $750
Yorkville Dentistry, 122 Scollard Street, will provide a comfortable treatment with state of the art equipment. Whiten your teeth in under an hour with one “ZOOM” treatment! No expiry
Donated by Dr. Edward (Ted) Cox and Dr. John Meikle, Yorkville Dentistry
10. Computer Games, DVDs & Puzzles: 7 Fabulous Packages for all ages
Package 1: Ages 8+ Simplicity, Liebrary, Sudoku Value $95
Package 2: Ages 5+ Yamado, Planet Earth, Sea Life, Dance Dance Revolution Value $100
Package 3: Ages 8+ Guestimation, Befudiom, Rukus, Noodle Your IQ Value $75
Package 4: Ages 12+ Fart Card Game, The Hobbit, Tile Puzzle, Buzz Word Value$ 80
Package 5: Ages 8+ Famous Name Us, Deal or No Deal, Family Feud Value $70
Package 6: Ages 12+ Travel Trivia Challenge, Origins of Expressions, Name Chase Value $70
Package 7: Ages 8+ 2-Tile Puzzles, Spelloker, Mind Twist, Snipe-It Value $95
Donated by Jean-Paul Teskey
11. Retrofit Pilates: 5 one-on-one personalized sessions Value $358
These are not routine Pilates workouts. Instead, RETROFIT PILATES, 2323 Bloor St. West, is offering a unique, tailored approach to achieving your specific health and fitness goals. With this package you can work out with a Retrofit Pilates Specialist who will design a program tuned to your personal needs and goals.
This package is valid until June 30, 2012
Donated by Barbara Grant, Owner, Retrofit Pilate
12. Interior Design Consultation Value $3002. Visage Clinic: Botox Treatment by Dr. Marc DuPéré Value $1356
Get started on the home or office transformation of your dreams, with a 2-hour consultation with interior designer Elizabeth James, owner of the full service Toronto design firm elizabethjamesINTERIORdesign. Elizabeth creates contemporary, exciting, beautiful, welcoming interiors, and makes the most of small spaces.
Consultation to take place only within the city of Toronto.
Valid until November 1, 2012
Donated by Elizabeth James, Interior Designer, B.Sc. DID ARIDO IDC NCIDQ
13. Golf for Four Deerhurst Highlands Lakeside Course Value $240
Fun for four friends; includes power cart at “par 64 Deerhurst Lakeside—a McBroom redesign that lets you use every club in your bag. The front nine skirts Peninsula Lake and the back nine challenges with more demanding holes. Slick undulating greens, strategic water hazards and deep bunkers welcome players of all levels.”
To be used by June 2, 2012
Donated by Nathan Jackson, Head Pro, Lakeside Course
14. Old Mill Spa: 3-hour Spa Gift Package Value $210
Pamper yourself or a friend . . . with a 3-hour spa date. Lose yourself in relaxation, peace and harmony, while restoring vitality and well-being. Package includes a Traditional English Facial, Lavender Manicure and Rosemary Pedicure.
Expiry April 2012
Donated by the Old Mill Inn & Spa
15. A night at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel Value $200
Forget about your passport and airport security: why not take a mini-vacation in Toronto’s favourite classic hotel in the heart of Toronto? The elegant accommodation in a Deluxe Room in this famous landmark will give you the fun escape you need—in your own city!
Valid to June 13, 2012 (excluding New Years Eve, Dec 31, 2011)
Donated by Fairmont Royal York Hotel
16. Hockey Tickets: Maple Leafs Game, December 13, 2011 Value $190
Enjoy live hockey action with 2 tickets to see our boys in blue on home ice! Be there Tuesday December 13th as they square off against the Hurricanes!
Anonymous Donor
17. Sony Reader WiFi Touch Edition (Model PRS-T1BC) Value $169.99
Treasure your favourite books, magazines and more on the paper-like glare-free touch screen of the world’s lightest 6” e-Reader. Get the titles you want at Reader™ Store or borrow from your local public library wirelessly from this latest version of the Reader Touch from Sony.
Donated by Sony of Canada Ltd
18. Humber Nurseries Gift cards: 3 cards @ $50 each Total Value $150
Humber Nurseries Ltd. is a family owned and operated business with over 60 years experience. Humber is the largest all-seasons garden centre in the GTA- 24 acres of quality landscape plants, perennials, ornamental grasses, annuals, aquatic plants, shrubs and trees. No expiry
Donated by Frans Peters, Humber Nurseries
19. Merlot Bistro Gift Certificate & Two Vintage Merlots Value $150
C’est si bon! Enjoy a $100 gift certificate to Merlot—the west end’s favourite French bistro. The warm ambiance, excellent service and delicious French country cooking always make for a memorable meal. Also includes two bottles of French Merlot from Vintages.
Donated by Theodore Babiak of Royal LePage
20. McEwan Foods Gift Certificates Value $100
Take a detour from the ordinary! Enter McEwan Foods, where you will discover tantalizing flavours chopped, stirred and blended into a culinary shopping adventure that brings the world’s absolute finest to your table.
Located in the Shops at Don Mills.
Donated by Mark McEwan, McEwan Foods
21. Ralph Lauren Muffler and Beret by Echo Design Value $100
Add great style and warmth to any outfit with this classic wool blend cable-knit muffler accented with pretty chiffon ruffles. Matching one size cable knit beret. All in a fabulous shade of red!
Donated by Maureen Rankin Agency
22. Taz Hair Co. Gift Certificate Value $100
Treat yourself at Taz Hair Co., an intimate, progressive, award-winning salon now with a location in the heart of the Kingsway! Taz maintains a relaxed energy where efficient, yet unhurried services are performed on contented clients. Gift certificate is for a cut and colour with stylists Joanne and Denise, to be used Tuesday through Friday.
Donated by Taz Hair Co.
23. Vanderfleet Flowers Gift Certificate Value $100
Enjoy the beauty, fragrance and elegance of a bouquet from this fine Toronto florist. Vanderfleet Flowers creates European style hand-tied bouquets, English Garden floral arrangements and plant designs. The flower shop also carries a selection of orchids plants in bloom and a fabulous collection of decorative giftware; delivery available anywhere in Toronto, Mississauga & the GTA area.
Donated by Scott Vanderfleet, Vanderfleet Flowers.