2016 Raise the Sails Auction Catalog

Raffles

Package 1

Modern Art Adventure

$30

Explore the permanent collection or an upcoming exhibition at the Institute of Contemporary Art on Boston’s

waterfront with these two tickets. Expires 11/2017.

Donated By:

Institute of Contemporary Art

Package 2

Cupcake Wars

$43

Treat yourself to a box of 24 mini designer cupcakes, with flavors such as mint chocolate chip, lemon coconut,

or (seasonal) apple cider donut, free of all artificial colors, flavorings, and preservatives to be delivered in the

Boston area (pickup not available).

Donated By:

Whipped - Urban Cupcake Co.

Package 3

Hubway

$85

Bike share with a one-year membership at Hubway, offering unlimited rides under 30 minutes in Boston,

Brookline, Cambridge and Somerville through spring, summer and autumn. The Hubway stations in Cambridge

are open year-round.

Donated By:

Hubway

Package 4

Casino Show

$250

Win two tickets to Donny & Marie in the Grand Theater at Fox Towers in Mashantucket, CT on Nov. 26, 2016 at

8:00 p.m.

Donated By:

Foxwoods Resort & Casino

Package 5

Celebrate Overnight

$475

The winner will receive a $25 gift certificate to Grafton Street Pub and a one-night stay in a Standard Deluxe

Room at The Charles Hotel in Cambridge through Nov. 2, 2017 (subject to availability and blackout dates).

Donated By:

The Charles Hotel

Grafton Group

Package 6

Sail CBI

$579

The winner will receive a CBI annual membership with guest privileges and damage waiver, a seasonal locker, a

CBI advanced class, admission for 2 to CBI’s fall dance party on the Dock (must be 21+) in 2017, and a sailboat

pewter medallion.

Donated By:

Community Boating, Inc.

Marilyn MacNab

Bonus Raffle

Sailing Boot Camp w/the Executive Director $595

Attend a Sailing Boot Camp with three friends, which is hosted by the Executive Director of Community Boating.

It includes chalk talk followed by 3 hours on the water in a Sonar sailboat and a debrief over pizza. This will

jump start your sailing career or push you to the next level! For the novice or advanced sailor, however, all

students in the course should be of similar skills/experience.

1 ticket: $10

3 tickets: $20

8 tickets: $40 + Bonus Draw

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LIVE AUCTION

Lot #1

Jail Break

$517

The winner will enjoy a Friday, Saturday, or Sunday night stay at the Liberty Hotel in a Superior King guest room

and a $100 credit at CLINK. Once the storied Charles Street Jail, the Liberty Hotel welcomes guests to Boston

with the spirit of landmark liberated. Marrying historic architecture with the high standards of refined, modern

travel, the Liberty Hotel is New England’s premier luxury destination, located at the foot of Beacon Hill with

three acclaimed restaurants. Watch the open air kitchen at CLINK prepare modern American cuisine while

sitting in the vestiges of original jail cells.

Note: Certain blackout dates apply. Stay excludes food and beverage tax, gratuity, and alcohol. Alcohol not

included for CLINK gift certificate.

Donated By:

The Liberty Hotel

Lot #2

Baseball Lover

Priceless

Root, root, root for the home team sitting behind Home Plate of the Red Sox at your choice of game. With this

pair of Row A seats, you can’t get closer to the action without picking up a bat.

Buy peanuts for yourself and three friends while using these four general admission tickets to a Portland Sea

Dog game. (The tickets can be upgraded for a fee.) The Sea Dogs are the Double-A affiliate of the Boston Red

Sox.

Note: Winner will provide a list of their preferred five Red Sox games and David Mugar will strive to

accommodate your request with a pair of tickets to one game on the list. Sea Dog tickets are subject to

availability and not valid for the July 15th All-Star Game.

Donated By:

David G. Mugar

Portland Sea Dogs

Lot #3

Maine Windjammer Week

$1,390

Sail aboard a turn of the century schooner, visiting the spruce-clad islands of Maine in a convenient, exciting,

and historic way, powered by wind and canvas. This package includes a 4- or 5-day sail on the schooner

Mercantile or Grace Bailey and a 50% discount for a second person. Includes a copy of Captain Ray Williamson’s

book Keeping the Tradition Alive .

Donated By:

Maine Windjammer Cruises

Lot #4

Travel the World with Go Ahead

$4,000

Explore the world on a guided tour to the destination of your choice! With over 150 tours to all 7 continents,

Go Ahead can take you on the trip of your dreams. Savor the flavors of Tuscany on a Food & Wine Tour, walk

through lavender fields in Provence, or see the great wildebeest migration in Tanzania—whatever’s on your

travel wish list, the trip of a lifetime awaits!

We're a company of passionate adventurers dedicated to creating the best journey for every traveler. Let us

take care of the details—transportation, accommodations, guided sightseeing, and more—so you can focus on

taking in the world around you. As a proud part of EF Education First, we draw on 50 years of expertise to

continue to add meaningful travel experiences to our portfolio of tours.

Note: Includes two gift certificates valued at $2,000 each, redeemable on any Go Ahead tour. See gift certificate

for complete terms.

Donated by:

Go Ahead Tours

www.goaheadtours.com

Lot #5

A Head Full of Dreams

$500

Sing your heart out with these 2 tickets to watch Coldplay live at their A Head Full of Dreams Tour on Friday,

August 4, 2017 at the Gillette Stadium, in Foxborough, MA at 7PM. Tickets are in a great zone, valued at $250

each.

Donated By:

David G. Mugar

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SILENT AUCTION

Lot #7

Night Out in Natick

$44

Enjoy two tickets to “The Glass Menagerie” on Saturday, November 12 at 8:00 p.m. at The Center of the Arts in

Natick (TCAN). Situated in a historic firehouse, TCAN is home to a beautiful performance space for acclaimed

theater and musical acts. This theater has been awarded a Certificate of Excellence from Tripadvisor and

should not be missed!

Donated By:

The Center of the Arts in Natick

Lot #8

Ice Cream Party

$52

Celebrate a birthday or treat your coworkers with this Sundae Party Kit for 10 people from JP Licks. Choose

from 1) Traditional with a quart each of vanilla and chocolate ice cream, a pint of hot fudge, and a pint of

walnuts, 2) CookieLicious with one quart each Cookies 'n' Cream and Coffee Cookies 'n' Cream ice cream; one

pint hot fudge and one pint of crushed cookies or 3) Yogurt Lover’s with one quart each Mint Chip and Coffee

Chip frozen hard yogurt: one pint hot fudge and one pint almonds. Includes homemade hot fudge, whipped

cream, scoops, bowls, spoons and napkins.

Donated By:

J.P. Licks

Lot #9

Belay On!

$55

Stretch yourself with this all day pass at Rock Spot Climbing. Choose from four locations in Boston/Dedham,

MA, South Boston, MA, Lincoln, RI, and Peace Dale, RI, each with over 9,000 square feet of climbing surface.

Challenge yourself with 80-150 boulder problems that are reset every 6 weeks and 75-115 top rope routes.

Your gear is included – just bring a water bottle. Must pass belaying test or take beginner’s class.

Afterwards, buy new shoes or other accessories with this $30 gift certificate to Marathon Sports.

Donated By:

Rock Spot Climbing

Marathon Sports Brookline

Lot #10

Trailblazer

$65

At Mass Audubon you can walk along miles of scenic trails throughout Massachusetts in wildlife sanctuaries for

year round outdoor adventures. The winner will receive a family membership valid for two named adults living

in the same household, and their children or grandchildren under the age of 18, which includes a free thank you

gift and program discounts on adult and children's programs and camps.

Donated By:

Mass Audubon

Lot #11

Raise Your (Wine) Glass!

$67

Raise your glass and enjoy a $25 gift certificate to Ball Square Fine Wines in Somerville and three bottles of

Pinot Grigio, Pinot Noir and Cabernet Sauvignon wine from 90+ Cellars.

Donated By:

Ball Square Fine Wines

90+ Cellars

Lot #12

Liberte Sailing Excursion

$70

Hop aboard the grand Liberte! Sailed by a professional crew, this 74 foot three-masted schooner is a perfect

way to enjoy the sights and sounds of the ocean around Cape Cod. Good for any regularly scheduled daysail for

two in Falmouth, Massachusetts. Call for availability and reservations.

Donated By:

Liberte, The Schooner, Inc.

Lot #13

Boating on the Charles

$72

Take in Boston’s beauty from the Charles River! This item includes 4 tour tickets so you can share the memories

with family or friends. Only valid for regularly scheduled tour boats departing from the Cambridgeside Galleria

Mall. Not valid for Sunset Cruises, the Boston Architecture Tours, Private Charters or Specialty Cruises.

Donated By:

Charles Riverboat Company

Lot #14

Bike Share

$85

Bike share with a one-year membership at Hubway offering unlimited rides under 30 minutes through spring,

summer and autumn. You’ll have access to over 1,300 bikes at 140 stations throughout Boston, Brookline,

Cambridge and Somerville. Receive a 25% discount on usage fees for rides over 30 minutes. Pedal your way to

the next lunch meeting, class, or errand.

Donated By:

Hubway

Lot #15

“Whistle a Happy Tune”

$90

“Whistle a Happy Tune” at the Boston Opera House while watching Rodger and

Hammerstein’s classic musical, “The King and I” on April 12, 2017 at 7:00 p.m.

This acclaimed production won four 2015 Tony Awards including Best Revival of a

Musical. Watch from the Center Balcony, Row P, Seats 111-112.

Donated By:

Lauren Graber

Lot #16

Brookline Tasting and Movie

$132

Indulge in one of The Fireplace’s twice monthly Saturday afternoon

tastings of wines, spirits, or beers, with “tastings” of the season’s

bounty. Share food & libations as farmers, vintners, aficionados and

master brewers educate and amuse with knowledge and anecdotes.

Reserve your two spots in advance, and get there early if you want a

spot by the fireplace at this Brookline restaurant. While you’re in

Brookline, enjoy 6 free admissions tickets to see new and classic movies

at this iconic theatre. Tickets are good for regular features at the

theatre. It is not redeemable for special events or a cash value. Tickets expire on 11/15/2017.

Donated By:

Coolidge Corner Theatre

The Fireplace

Lot #17

Holiday Indulgences

$139

Entertain guests (or just yourself on a night in) with this indulgent holiday pairing of

sparkling wine, cheese, fruit and dessert. This package includes a bottle of Prosecco

from 90+ Cellars, a Legacy Cheese Gift Box from Cabot Creamery, and a $59 gift

certificate to Edible Arrangements for a Delicious Fruit Design. Also enjoy a box of 24 mini designer cupcakes,

free of all artificial colors, flavorings, and preservatives. Choose from decadent flavors such as peanut butter

chocolate, mint chocolate chip, triple chocolate, mocha, birthday cake, lemon, lemon coconut, vegan chocolate

pretzel, gluten-free vanilla or chocolate, coffee, and seasonal options such as pumpkin spice latte, apple cider

donut, gingerbread, strawberry shortcake to be delivered in the Boston area (pickup not available).

Donated By:

Cabot Creamery Co-operative

Edible Arrangements

90+ Cellars

Whipped - Urban Cupcake Co.

Lot #18

Pamper Yourself

$169

Pamper your mind, body, and soul with a 1 hour massage from Elements Massage and this gift bag filled with

body and beauty creams from Cambridge Naturals.

Donated By:

Elements Massage in Brookline

Cambridge Naturals

Lot #19

Namaste

$170

Are you an advanced yogi or beginner yoga student who needs some time to relax

and unwind? Enjoy this Athleta goodie bag containing a $100 gift card, a glass water

bottle, a yoga mat, hair ties, and a pair of half toe grip Toesox.

Donated by:

Athleta

Lot #20

Chef for a Night

$300

If you enjoy hosting dinner parties but are unable to keep up with the hectic meal planning, never fear! This

auction item will allow you to plan the perfect party for up to 6 people, talk with the chef about your menu and

watch it all appear in front of you, or join in on the fun and help prepare the menu.

Note: Visit to be arranged at a mutually convenient time with Elena Mendez in 2017. While not a professional

chef yet, Elena is a chef aficionado. Host is responsible for purchasing food supplies.

Donated By:

Elena Mendez

Lot #21

“Learn to Sail” Watercolor

$300

If you are already missing the beautiful summer weather, this watercolor

would be perfect on your wall to remember the adventures you had this

year.

Donated By:

Sally Foskett

Lot #22

Gear Up

$100

Don’t let the cold stop you from enjoying the outdoors! Dress in style, ready

for anything Mother Nature sends you this winter with this $100 gift

certificate to L.L. Bean.

Donated by:

L.L. Bean

Lot #23

Intimate Theater Show

$120

See any performance this 2016-2017 season at the Merrimack Repertory Theatre

in Lowell with 2 tickets. Options include “Going to See the Kid”, “The Making of

Great Moment”, “Women in Jeopardy!”, “Chill”, and “My 80 Year Old Boyfriend”.

The intimate 279-seat theater even offers free parking!

Donated By:

Merrimack Repertory Theatre

Lot #24

Local Ski Day

$120

Ski with a friend at Wachusett Mountain this winter. This pair of tickets is good

any day in the 2016-2017 season.

Donated By:

Polar Beverages/Wachusett Mountain

Lot #25

Boston Sports Fan

$143 This package includes an autographed hockey puck by Ryan Spooner, center for the Boston Bruins, and an autographed picture by Danny Amendola, wide receiver for the New England Patriots. Donated By:

Boston Bruins

New England Patriots Charitable Foundation

Lot #26

Paint the Town Blue!

$150

Blue Man Group combines an eclectic mix of music, rhythm, technology and humor to create a mesmerizing

visual show for all ages that defies categorization. Critics describe the global popular shows as “innovative,”

“energetic” and “wildly entertaining.” See for yourself at the Charles Playhouse with this pair of tickets. Not

valid Fridays and Saturdays. Blackout dates apply. Expires 10/31/2017. Tickets are subject to availability.

Donated By:

Blue Man Group

Lot #27

Learning Made Fun

$157

This package comes with 4 tickets to both the New England Aquarium and the Discovery Museums. Your

friends or family can experience a close encounter with a cownose ray at the Shark and Ray Touch Tank, watch

playful fur seals put on a show, and explore the Giant Ocean Tank at the New England Aquarium. The Discovery

Museums offers open-ended, interactive exhibits that encourage exploration and imagination on a 4 acre

campus. At the Children’s Discovery Museum, younger children (toddlers through early grades) learn as they

play, while children and adults of all ages explore scientific concepts and hands-on creativity at the Science

Discovery Museum.

Donated By:

Polar Beverages/New England Aquarium

The Discovery Museums

Lot #28

Bowling Pizza Party

$175

Who among you is the King (or Queen) of Bowling? Find out when you and five friends get two games of

bowling, including shoes, two gourmet pizzas, and unlimited fountain sodas at Kings Bowling in Boston’s Back

Bay. Kings also has locations in Burlington and Dedham. Dates/Times subject to availability. Kings is 21+ in the

evenings. Certificate expires May 2, 2017. Recipient is responsible for alcohol, tax, and gratuity. Void on

holidays and special events.

Donated By:

Kings Bowling

Lot #29

Brewing Founders’ Tour & Tasting

$180

Take a private tour of Boston’s hottest new craft brewery with one of the Night Shift

Brewing founders. The winner and five friends will see first hand how beers are

brewed and will sample beers in the middle of the brewing process straight from the

barrels and tanks. To get you excited for your tour, also enjoy two 750ml bottles of

Night Shift beer to take home with you today! Tour must be completed by

10/31/2017. Tour to be scheduled for mutually agreeable date. Must be 21+ with

valid IDs.

Donated By:

Michael O’Mara

Lot #30

Puzzle Adventures!

$202

Prepare to be locked in a room with up to 11 other people and a Zombie that is chained to the wall! To find the

key to unlock the door to your freedom, you must locate numerous clues and solve riddles. You have 60

minutes to the find clues, solve the puzzles, unlock the door and escape the room without getting eaten! Are

you smarter than a Zombie?

And then choose Espionage or 20,000 Leagues adventure at 5 Wits in Foxboro. With Espionage, your mission is

to break into enemy headquarters, dodge security lasers, hack the computer system, unravel the clues, diffuse

the threat, and get out alive! Every challenge you conquer and mistake you make will change the outcome, so

stay sharp, move fast and don’t get caught. In 20,000 Leagues, an average trip to the museum turns into a

journey beneath the sea when you suddenly stumble upon a mystery lost over hundred years! Journey into

Captain Nemo’s Nautilus… an amazing submarine lost beneath the waves. Not valid for special events or

birthday parties.

You’ll receive 4 tickets to Trapped in a Room with a Zombie in Somerville and 4 VIP passes to any 5 wits

adventure in four different locations (Foxboro, MA; Albany, NY; Syracuse, NY; West Nyack, NY).

Donated By:

Room Escape Adventures

5 Wits Patriot Place

Lot #31

Sunset Waterfront Dinner for Two

$200

Watch the sun set over the Charles River as you enjoy a Sunset Prix Fixe Dinner for two at the Charles River

Bistro in the heart of the Boston Esplanade during the 2017 season. This four course sit down dining

experience provides guests with an exquisite menu that compliments the beauty of its outdoor atmosphere.

Choose from mouthwatering menu selections such as jumbo shrimp cocktail, grilled hanger steak, and Georgia

Bank scallops, finishing off your meal with your choice of indulgent desserts.

Note: Redeemable April-October 2017, except when special events are scheduled. Reservations required.

Donated By:

Charles River Bistro

Lot #32

Scrapbooking Set

$200

Embrace your creative side and furnish memorable gifts such as custom cards or invitations, gift boxes, party

decorations, or photo albums. This Stampin Up! craft set includes:

● 3 stamp sets (Happy Day; Hello, Lovely; Fun with Christmas);

● 4 stamp pads;

● 2 punches (Petit Curly Label 3.75” x 1.75” and Mosiac Punch (4.5” x 2.3”);

● Scrapbooking paper (3 sets of 12” and 5 sets of 8.5” x 11”): and

● Other accessories (markers, note card envelopes, glassine bags, stickers, designer washi sheets, colored

mini clothespins, ribbons, buttons, twine, and adornments).

Donated By:

Stampin’ Up!

Lot #33

Wake Me Up Gift Basket

$216

Get your morning started the right way with this coffee gift basket donated by Wayfarer Coffee Roasters. Did

you know they roast all coffee in house? Also, you’ll want to keep these Keurig Green Mountain K Cups close

by for an all day coffee treat! (12 22-24 count packages).

Donated By:

Keurig Green Mountain

Wayfarer Coffee Roasters

Lot #34

Gym Membership

$239

The winner will get a month membership to Healthworks. With locations in Porter Square, Coolidge Corner,

Back Bay, and Chestnut Hill, Healthworks is the area’s premiere health and fitness club for women.

Healthworks offers hundreds of group fitness classes each week, personal training and nutrition counseling,

and, of course, the full-scope of fitness equipment.

Donated By:

Healthworks

Lot #35

Thesbian Lover

$258

Choose from any production set for the 2016-2017 seasons at both The Lyric Stage and Speakeasy Stage in

Boston with two tickets! The Lyric Stage’s schedule includes Warrior Class , Murder for Two , Who’s Afraid of

Virgina Woolfe? , Stage Kiss , Barbeque , and Camelot . The Speakeasy’s production line up includes Scottsboro

Boys , Hand to God , Grand Concourse , and The Bridges of Madison County .

Note: Call box offices ahead to reserve seats; seating subject to availability. Expires June 2017.

Not valid during last week of production for Lyric Stage.

Donated By:

The Lyric Stage Company

SpeakEasy Stage Company

Lot #36 “Red Sails” Watercolor $500

After a long career as an architect, Norris Strawbridge FAIA retired several

years ago. Returning to painting, Norris has taken numerous workshops

with Gary Tucker, a renowned Boston area fine artist and instructor.

Norris is a member of the Newton Watercolor Society, and an Associate

member of the Newburyport Art Association and the American

Watercolor Society. He has exhibited at the Kaji Aso Gallery, the Newton

Library and the Stovetop Gallery in Charlestown where he lives.

Donated By:

Norris Strawbridge

Lot #37

Globetrotters

$200

Delight in the Harlem Globetrotters’ antics, an exhibition basketball team that combines athleticism, theater,

and comedy for a riveting performance. You’ll get a family four pack of ticket to a spring 2017 game.

Note: Show dates and times are subject to availability.

Donated By:

TD Garden Neighborhood Charities

Lot #38

Bike Boston

$200

You and 3 friends can enjoy Boston through new eyes with a classic city view tour from Urban Adventours. The

2.5-3 hour tour showcases the unique character and charm of each community up close, covering Boston’s best

sites, from Fenway Park to the North End on an individually-fitted bike, with helmet, water and knowledgeable

guide. Or, you can opt for a bike rental instead.

Donated By:

Urban Adventours

Lot #39

8-Ball

$200

Relax at this two hour After Work private pool party with 19 of your favorite friends or coworkers. Includes an

appetizer platter of chips and salsa and chicken wings for you to munch on as you let your cue do the work.

Note: All guests must be 21+. Must be booked in advance for 6-8PM any Monday through Friday.

Donated By: Jillian's Boston / Lucky Strike

Lot #40

Deck Your Halls

$200

Buy yourself some new furniture or home accessories to add some flair to your living space with a $100 gift

certificate each to Cardi’s Furniture and Bob’s Furniture.

Donated By:

Cardi’s Furniture

Bob’s Furniture

Lot #41

Ski Bum

$205

Don’t hibernate this winter when it snows two feet in one day. Get outside instead and enjoy a day of skiing or

snowboarding with 2 weekday tickets for the 2016-2017 season to Loon Mountain. Excludes weekends,

holidays, 12/16/16 - 12/30/16, 1/16/17, and 2/20/17-2/24/17. Cannot be combined with any other offer or

discount.

Hold the apres ski party at The Common Man, just five minutes from the mountain. Or, use your $25 gift

certificate at any of the New Hampshire restaurants in Lincoln, Ashland, Concord, Merrimack, Windham, and

Claremont, all in historic buildings, ranging from an old mill to a carriage house to a barn to the former home of

Matthew Thornton, a signer of the Declaration of Independence.

Donated By:

Loon Mountain

The Common Man

Lot #42

Chipotle Catered Party

$280

Invite Chipotle to cater your next party for 20 with a Big Spread, with up to three meat choice (including vegan

Sofritas), fajita veggies, white and brown rice, black and pinto beans, four salsas, cheese, sour cream,

guacamole, lettuce, chips, soft flour and crispy corn tortillas, as well as bowls, napkins and forks.

Donated By:

Chipotle

Lot #43

Mindful Yoga

$340

Find your inner zen in your own private group class or individual lesson with Anne Marie Constantino. The size

of the private one-hour group lesson in Boston or Cambridge is only limited by the space you want to have it in.

Great for friends or a corporate retreat! A yogini herself since 1990 she will bring out your inner flow and

creativity, customized to meet your specific needs, designed for a vinyasa-style class on a mat (slow flow,

beginners), or on a chair (or you can use both).

Grab two friends and try one month of unlimited yoga each (for new students only) to Down Under School of

Yoga with locations in Newton and Brookline. Offering vigorous flow classes that rinse you from the inside out,

the precision and alignment of Iyengar, and restorative relax and renew classes. There’s something for

everyone.

Donated By:

Anne Marie Constantino Yoga

Down Under School of Yoga

Lot #44 "Hoist the Sails” Watercolor $500

Gary Tucker is a Boston Based Watercolor artist who finds the most satisfaction in painting on locations

throughout Boston and its environs. Through the generosity of Community Boating, Gary’s class from the Kaji

Aso Studio has met every summer on the docks of Community Boating for the past 6 years. You can read more

about Gary on his website: garytuckerartist.com and learn more about the local gem Kaji Aso Studio Institute

for the Arts by visiting kajiasostudio.com

Donated By: Gary Tucker at Kaji Aso Studio Lot #45

The Happiest Place on Earth

$620

Travel to Disney using these four, one-day Park Hopper Passes to Disney’s theme parks in Orlando, Florida. You

can travel between Magic Kingdom Park, Epcot, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom with

these passes - enjoy the morning at the Animal Kingdom, the afternoon in Magic Kingdom, catch Fantasmic in

Hollywood Studios, and finish with the Wishes fireworks display in Magic Kingdom or Epcot’s Illuminations:

Reflections of Earth!

Note: Passes expire within two years. Tickets cannot be upgraded nor can they be applied towards a package to

meet eligibility requirements. Replacements cannot be provided if lost/stolen. Blackout dates 12/25-12/31.

Donated By:

Walt Disney World

Lot #46

Night in Beacon Hill

$645

Celebrate a special event with this hotel stay package. Your pied-a-terre for the night will be none other than

XV Beacon, a boutique luxury hotel famous for peerless service and superior accommodations. Situated in a

1903 Beaux Arts building that juxtaposes cutting-edge technology with extraordinary Jeffersonian styling, XV

Beacon is a refined landmark hotel. Your room will be a richly equipped Executive Classic room, replete with

luxuries such as a gas fireplace, a 42” flat screen TV, surround sound stereo, a towel warmer, and rainforest

shower head. Wake up to breakfast in the award winning restaurant Mooo.

Note: Six blackout weekend dates apply. Expires 7/31/17.

Donated By:

XV Beacon Hotel

Lot #47

The Nutcracker

$636

With these four tickets you can take your family to see a weekday performance of the dazzling holiday tradition

of The Nutcracker at the Boston Opera House, November 24th through December 31st, 2016. This critically

acclaimed production debuted in 2012 with new sets and costumes, and critics called the performance “the

most magical version of The Nutcracker”. See it again or for the first time, and be swept away in a winter

wonderland.

Donated By:

David G. Mugar

Lot #48

iRobot

$899

Technology is so great in the 21st century that you can now let the robot do the dirty work. With the Roomba

from iRobot, you don’t need to vacuum your carpets, hardwood, tile and linoleum floors anymore. Roomba

provides comprehensive cleaning coverage, automatically navigating through your home’s tight spots, moving

under and around furniture.

Donated By:

iRobot

Lot #49

A Duck Boat to Call Your Own

$955

Have you always wanted to steer the Duck Boat as it passes CBI? Have you dreamt of racing mercuries while

you ride in style in a WWII amphibious vehicle? Want to say a unique “thank you” to your employees? Do you

have a wedding, birthday party, or other celebration where you want to wow your guests? Then gather 35 of

your closest friends hop aboard your own, private, chartered Duck Boat!

Note: Valid non-holiday weekdays from the Museum of Science in: April, May, September, October, and

November. Charter is based upon availability. Expires November 2, 2017. Certificate does not include 10% staff

gratuity based on the actual charter rate of a duck.

Donated By:

Boston Duck Tours

Lot #50

Maine Windjammer Weekend

$1091

Sail aboard a turn of the century schooner, visiting the spruce-clad islands of Maine in a convenient, exciting,

and historic way, powered by wind and canvas. This package includes a weekend or 3-day sail on the

Mercantile or Grace Bailey, a 50% discount for a second person, and Captain Ray WIlliamson’s hard cover book,

“Maine Windjammer Cruises: Keeping the Tradition Alive”.

Donated By:

Maine Windjammer Cruises

Lot #51

Nautical History Buff

$2,000

Experience this wonderful new exhibition “Ocean Liners: Glamour, Speed and Style and Entrance” at the

Peabody Essex Museum between May 20, 2017 to October 9, 2017, with a private docent led tour for 8 guests.

From the mid-19th century through the mid-20th century, ocean liners were floating showcases of technology,

opulence and social sophistication. As icons of modernity and aspirational living, artists, engineers, architects

and passengers all vied for influence and access in the creation and enjoyment of these man-made islands at

sea. Following your tour, enjoy all that the museum has to offer.

Note: This package is subject to museum and docent availability.

Donated by:

Peabody Essex Museum