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Morristown Unitarian Fellowship2014–2015

Live Auction & Silent AuctionSaturday, November 1

5PM–10PM(with advance ticket only)

Silent Auction ContinuesSundays, November 2 & 9

10AM–1:30PM

21 Normandy Heights RoadMorristown, NJ

Auction InstructionsLive Auction:

Approximately 20 items will be auctioned live at dinner on the evening of November 1. Please be generous in your bids. This is our biggest fundraiser and continues to be a fun community event forthe entire year. Live auction items are to be paid for in full on the night of the dinner. Bring your check-book or Visa, MasterCard or Discover!

SiLent Auction:

•Silent Auction Items will first be offered the same evening as the Live Auction and bidding will continue between and after Sunday services on November 2 and November 9.

•For a minimum bid: once the maximum number of times offered has been reached, you may continue to bid but MUST bid a higher price to successfully win the item/service.

•If the item has a fixed bid, the first people to sign up will win. Any other bidders will be placed on await list.

•You will be notified by e-mail if you are the winning bidder for silent auction items.

•If you are the winner of a particular service or item, it is your responsibility to contact the donor toarrange for delivery of the service or item.

Payment is due for all items by two weeks after you receive your bill. Please make your check out toMorristown Unitarian Fellowship, write “Service Auction” in the memo line and mail to: Service Auction, c/o Morristown Unitarian Fellowship, 21 Normandy Heights Road, Morristown, NJ 07960. Ifwe do not receive payment in full for your winnings, your place will be taken by the next person onthe waiting list.

eventS (dinnerS, etc:)

If you later find that you are unable to attend an event, you should contact Rita Morris, 973-984-2824,who will check the waiting list to find a replacement, or you may consider your payment to be a tax-deductible donation to the Fellowship. Also, please notify the host/hostess of your unavailability.

time Limit:

Some services have dates by which the service must be taken; all other services must be taken by September 30, 2015. If you have bought a service but do not take it by the time limit, your paymentwill be considered a tax-deductible donation to the Fellowship. Thank you.

All goods and services are offered “As Is.” You participate in all events at your own risk. By his or herpurchase, the buyer waives any claim for liability against either the Morristown Unitarian Fellowshipor the donor of property or services that may result from the utilization of property or services sold.The Service Auction Committee reserves the right to determine the winning bid(s), to make any corrections to a listing, or to withdraw an item that does not reach the minimum price. Decisions ofthe committee are final.

Thank you to Fellowship members and friends who have been generous in donating their time, talents, and the use of their homes. In addition to helping raise funds, you help weave the threads ofcommunity that make our Fellowship a special place.

For any questions, please email [email protected]

Bidding RulesThere are two ways to bid – Minimum or Fixed Price.

MINIMUM BID – In order to win, you must make the highest bid. Please check the offers againeach Sunday to see if you want to bid higher.

INCREMENTS – If an item is marked minimum bid and beginning bid is $100 or less, you mustraise the bid by $5 to be considered. If minimum bids are $101–$199, please increase your bidby at least $10. If items start at $200 or more, please increase your bid by $25 or more.

FIXED PRICE – This is THE price.

ONE NAME to a line please.

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LIVE AUCTION ITEMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

SILENT ACTION ITEMS

Outdoors (gardens, hikes, pool parties, golf). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Invitations to Eat (dinners, teas, tastings) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Gatherings (mostly with food, but not about food) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Foods to Go (homemade jams, breads, soup...) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Lessons, Classes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Services, Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Art, Antiques, Handmade Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Jewelry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

A. guAtemALAn cHriStmAS SWeet tAmALeS

Melissa Lambour, [email protected]

Sweet Chicken mole tamales traditionally made forthe Christmas season in Guatemala. Tamales will bemade with coconut oil rather than lard,which is mostcommonly used in tamales. Guatemalan tamales arewrapped in banana leaves and when opened you canfeast on the corn “masa” (similar to polenta) stuffedwith traditional sweet mole chicken, fruits and nuts.Each tamale will be a generous serving, so it couldeasily be a meal in itself.

date: December 20, 2014 (estimated)offered: 3 sets of five tamalesminimum Bid: $15 per set

B. excLuSive BASket of HomemAde JeLLieS

Jonathan and Susan Jeans, [email protected]

An exclusive basket of 10 homemade jellies: Grape,Blackberry, Mint, Black Raspberry, Red Raspberry,Beach Plum, Blueberry, Black Currant, Red Currant,and Gooseberry.

date: Live Auction, Sat. 11/1offered: Onceminimum Bid: $20

c. cookie cAre PAckAgeKathy Adams and Chris Reynolds,[email protected]

Send homemade treats to someone you love. Eachpackage includes 4-5 dozen cookies and bars, such as Oatmeal Raspberrry, tailored to the recipient’spreferences. Recipes have a proven track record ofarriving intact and will be accompanied by a personalnote from you. Package delivery scheduled for Febru-ary 2015. This service includes the costs of shipping.

date: Delivery February 2015offered: 4 packagesminimum Bid: $30 per package

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d. neW JerSeY SYmPHonY orcHeStrAAt mAYo Performing ArtS center,morriStoWn

Donna Perch, [email protected]

Two forward orchestra tickets to see:Jacques Lacombe conductorSarah Chang violin, plays Bernstein

Program: Dvorak Othello OvertureTchaikovsky Romeo and Juliet Love DuetBarber Selections from Antony and CleopatraDelius “The Walk to the Paradise Garden” from AVillage Romeo and JulietBernstein West Side Story Suite

date: Sunday, January 18, 2015 at 3PM

offered: 2 ticketsminimum Bid: $20 per ticket

e. rAin gArden kitSLinda DeLap, [email protected]

Rain gardens are planted in low areas to absorb andpurify storm water run-off from roofs and pavedsurfaces. The native plants in these kits bloom fromApril through September, attracting butterflies, bees,and hummingbirds. Two separate kits are offered tothe two highest bidders. Each kit consists ofinstructions and 15 potted plants: blue flag iris (4),cardinal flower (4), swamp milkweed (3), great bluelobelia (3), marsh marigold (1). Pots range in size from1 cup to 1 gallon. Plant in autumn or spring.

date: Can be delivered anytime through April 2015offered: 2 separate offeringsminimum Bid: $30 per offering

Live Auction Items

f. PeggY kArr WiLd PoPPieS gLASS trAYPeggy Karr Glass, [email protected]

Wild Poppies 18" Tray. Colors are fired between twopieces of clear glass and will never fade. Handmade inRandolph, NJ. Peggy started her business in theFellowship and is known nationally.

date: Live Auction, Sat. 11/1offered: Oneminimum Bid: $35

g. SiLver And cArneLiAn BrAceLetCaroline Gower, [email protected]

Sterling silver bangle bracelet with oval carneliancabochon. Handmade in Nepal at fair tradecooperative.

date: Live Auction, Sat., 11/1offered: Oneminimum Bid: $30

H. SiLver BrAceLet WitH rAinBoWmoonStoneS

Caroline Gower, [email protected]

Sterling silver bracelet with four different-shapedlarge rainbow moonstones. Handmade in Nepal at fair trade cooperative.


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i. cAPture tHe momentJennifer Douglas-Kruk, [email protected]

Receive two hours of picture taking time to captureyour favorite moments. Whether you are going on afamily picnic, celebrating a birthday, spending time atthe park, I will join you and help capture thememories. After the session, I will upload your photosand send them all to you. Please note, I am NOT aprofessional photographer, but simply someone whoenjoys photography and would like to help raisemoney for the Fellowship.

date: Negotiableoffered: Once minimum Bid: $55

J. oWn A mASterPiece, LA JocondeSusie Harris, [email protected]

Do you appreciate the finest things in life? Thisoffering is for the top-shelf art enthusiast who longsto own a masterpiece but does not want to deal withthe headache of security guards, added homeownersinsurance, and the million+ price tag.

This 19"x26" Mona Lisa print is showcased in a goldcarved wooden frame, and topped off with non-glareglass. It is sure to class up your home or dorm room ina jiffy. (Who says you can’t buy class?!)

date: Live Auction, Sat. 11/1offered: Oneminimum Bid: to be announced

k. tHe LASt feLLoWSHiP cHALice?Annette Tyler, [email protected]

This might be your last chance to own a Fellowshipchalice. The original design by David Snedden iscreated in glass by Annette Tyler. This is a multi-colored window hanging (approximately 9"x8" indiameter).


Live Auction Items

L. nAme tHAt SermonAlison Miller, Minister, [email protected]

What are the spiritual/religious questions that keepbouncing about in your brain? The winning bidder ofthis item will be able to choose the topic for one ofRev. Alison’s sermons. You will meet with her topresent a topic and give your input before she beginsto plan the service and write the sermon.

date: Rev. Alison Miller’s sermon given by her, to bedetermined by her.

offered: Onceminimum Bid: $50

m. morriS muSeum fAmiLY fun PAckMorris Museum, [email protected]

Enjoy two tickets to a Main Stage Production at theBickford Theatre. You choose the performance andthe date.

PLUS

Museum Family Pass for up to two adults and threechildren (one-time use).

date: To be arrangedoffered: 2 tickets for Bickford Theatre and

1 Family Museum Passminimum Bid: $50

n. cozY neW HAmPSHire cottAgeKathy Burgess, [email protected]

Stay for a week in a cozy older cottage in Greenfield,NH, situated in the Monadnock Mountain area insouthwester NH. A great place for families withchildren or adults who want a quieter place awayfrom arcades and boardwalks. Swim, hike, or justcatch up on your reading! 200 feet from LakeWhittemore. Sleeps seven.

date: To be arrangedoffered: Twice. Second winner will pay same price

as first winner.minimum Bid: $350

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o. romAntic nigHt At tHe HYAttHyatt Morristown, [email protected]

Spend a weekend night at the Hyatt Morristown atHeadquarters Plaza. Good for one weekend night.

date: To be arrangedoffered: Once (one room, up to 2 people)minimum Bid: $50

P. oiL PortrAit PAintingAnnette Hanna, [email protected]

8"x10" Oil Portrait. Requires two sittings at artist’sstudio in Boonton Twp.

date: Arranged date between Jan. and June 2015offered: Oneminimum Bid: $100

Q. coAt of mAnY coLorS BLAnketBeth Hayward, [email protected]

Stunning rainbow blanket to brighten up your room;brighten up your whole life with this item.


r. five, one-Hour ProfeSSionAL guitArLeSSonS WitH grover kemBLe

Grover Kemble, [email protected],http://www.groverkemble.com/profile/

Professional Music Training for Up-and-Coming Artistswith Grover Kemble. A well-known performer, an active member of the folk Project, and passionateteacher, Grover takes guitarists to new levels with instruction on Jazz styling, proper technique, improvi-sation and stage presence. He has toured with Sha-Na-Na, fronted for Za Zu Zazz and accompaniedworld-renowned jazz artist, John Pizzarelli. Be it atsmall venues like Shanghai Jazz or large internationaljazz fests, artists have sought his advice, instructionand guidance. If you want to develop your skills as a

Live Auction Items

guitarist, sign up now for five one-hour guitar lessonswith Grover.

date: To be arrangedoffered: Once minimum bid: $75

S. QuiLted JAcketBeth Wilson, [email protected]

One-of-a-kind quilted jacket created by Beth Wilson.Size M/L. Sleeve length can be altered, if needed.


t. come fLY WitH meGabor Kiss, [email protected]

Gabor will take one passenger in a two-seat airplane(dual controls, so you can try your hand at flying theplane, if you want) for a trip up to an hour long. Seeyour house from the air, Delaware Water Gap, foliageflight, etc.

date: To be arrangedoffered: One person at a time, offered twicefixed Price: $100

u. PAint A roomHarry & Susie Harris, [email protected]

Prep and paint a 14x14 (or smaller) room in yourhouse. You buy the paint; we supply all other suppliesand equipment. Includes walls, trim and ceilings (noheavy ceiling work,e.g., cathedral ceilings or popcornceilings).

Harry and Susie are experienced painters whopromise a quality, clean job. Harry worked as aprofessional house painter earlier in life, and, together, he and Susie have painted many, manyrooms in their own home and the homes of dozens of family and friends.

date: Mutually agreeableoffered: Oneminimum Bid: $250

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v. deSign And SeW A cuStom gArmentPaula Peterscheck, [email protected]

I am a fashion designer who specializes in creatinggarments for people of ALL shapes, sizes, and genderidentities. Win this auction item and you not only willhave a one of a kind custom piece made to fit you andONLY you, but you also will receive a full artisticrendering of the garment. I will supply up to $200 ofmaterials; anything over that can be discussed in ourconsultation. I can make a variety of garmentsincluding dresses, men’s and women’s suits, jeans,blouses, shirts, jackets, skirts and more. I can even docustom-dying and textile design. I custom draft anddrape all of my patterns to get the most precise fit.

date: To be arrangedoffered: Oneminimum Bid: $200

W. rigHt tHere in river citY!Jim Blanton, [email protected]

Our Music Director will accommodate up to fourguests, double occupancy, for two nights, three days(three working fireplaces for winter; large in-groundpool and wrap-around porch for summer) at the fullyrestored 1890 Queen Anne home Jim shares with hispartner and three cats, only a short walk frombeautiful downtown Port Jervis at the junction of NewYork, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. This meetingplace of Neversink and Delaware rivers is beautifullysituated to the east of the Appalachian plateau and atthe foot of the Shawangunk Mountains. The restoreddowntown has wonderful shops and eateries and is ashort drive from High Point State Park. Delaware Riverrafting, historic Milford PA and some of the mostbreathtaking drives in the Northeast.

date: To be arrangedoffered: Winner plus up to 3 guestsminimum Bid: $100

Live Auction Items

1. gArden teA PArtYElizabeth Bain, [email protected]

Enjoy a treat for the senses: the sight and scent ofluscious blooms, delicious finger foods, beverages,and the company of friends from the Fellowship atElizabeth’s home, 36 Erskine Drive, Morristown. (In case of rain, bring an umbrella for strolling throughthe garden; then take cover on the porch andindoors.)

date: Saturday June 6, 2015, 2PM to 5PM

offered: Unlimited guestsfixed Price: $30 per person

2. enJoY tHe 3 S’SRoberta Bramhall, [email protected]

Enjoy the 3 S’s: starters, swimming and sweets. Come to my house in Parsippany to enjoy a variety of starters, an afternoon of swimming, and a varietyof desserts.

date: Saturday, July 18, 2015, 2PM to 7PM

offered: 12 guestsfixed Price: $20 per person

3. cocktAiLS in tHe gArdenDan Cohen and Lou Matuyza,[email protected]

Come for a fun mid-afternoon outdoor experience.We’ll hope for good weather and know things will begrowing in the different garden areas of our yard. Theevent should be timed just right for iris viewing.

However, rain or shine, you will get to enjoy arefreshing signature cocktail that enhances the latespring weather. Canapes and hors d’oeuvres will beoffered, some traditional and some a little out of theordinary, and, finally, a sweet plate that will be sure toplease. An Indonesian coffee blend and high quality

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decaf will help everyone make it home alert and happy.

date: Saturday, May 30, 2015, 2PM to 5PM


4. fAmiLY PooL PArtYChristine Reynolds, [email protected]

Splish splash a day away. Come swim in the pool, relaxon the deck, and enjoy a barbecued dinner. Big kidsand little kids are welcome.

date: Saturday, August 15, 2015, 2PM to 7PM

Rain date: Sunday, August 16offered: 30 guestsfixed Price: $25 adult, $5 children

5. SkYLAndS mAnor & gArdenSWeekdAY guided tour

Kathi Caccavale, [email protected]

Join me for guided tours of Skylands Manor Houseand NJ State Botanical Gardens in Ringwood. Thereare 96 acres of specialty gardens; the garden tour willhighlight what’s at peak. The Tudor Revival manorhouse was designed in the mid-1920s by thedistinguished American architect John Russell Pope,whose works include the National Archives and theNational Gallery of Art. Each tour lasts 45 minutes to anhour; we will break for light refreshments in between.

date: To be determined (May or June 2015)offered: 10 guestsfixed Price: $25 per person

6. LuncH And goLfRon and Catherine Corey, [email protected]

Lunch and 18 holes of golf at beautiful Fiddlers ElbowCountry Club in Bedminster.

date: To be determinedoffered: 2 guestsminimum Bid: $75 per person

Silent Auction ItemsOutdoors (gardens, hikes, pool parties, golf)

7. Joe’S PAncAke BruncHJoe Uhrhane and Beth Wilson, [email protected]

Pancake brunch for 10 people at my house, 2 Miller’sFarm Rd., Morristown. Starts promptly at 1PM.Children welcome.

date: Sunday, December 7, 2014 at 1PM

Snow date: Sunday, December 14offered: 10 max guestsfixed Price: $30 per person


Pancake brunch for 10 at my house, 2 Miller’s FarmRd. at 1PM. Children welcome.


Snow date: Sunday, January 25offered: 10 max guestsfixed Price: $30 per person


Pancake brunch for 10 at my house, 2 Miller’s FarmRd., Morristown. Children welcome.

date: Sunday, February 15, 2015 at 1PM

Snow date: Sunday, March 1offered: 10 max guestsfixed Price: $30 per person

10. SundAY LuncHeon fit for tHeQueen of tHe uk

Beth Hayward & Steve Parker, [email protected]

Come enjoy a delicious, hearty lunch at their lovelyhome on a pond — “Waterside Cottage.”Starter – Scotch Broth or Cream of Carrot and

Ginger SoupMain Course – Steak and Ale Pie (made with grass fed

beef) or Fish and Cheese Pie, served with vegetablesand mashed potatoes. (A little of both is an option!)

Dessert – Raspberry Trifle and Chocolate CaramelSquares

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The meal will be topped off with an assortment ofBritish Cheeses served with port and other liquorsand for an additional wee sweetie some After 8 mints.Coffee, tea, red and white wine also will be availableat no added charge!! Come hungry!!

date: Sunday, May 3, 2015 at 1PM


11. A fALL BountY from our gArdenSSusan and Jonathan Jeans, [email protected]

A healthy meal and tour of our gardens. Most of thedishes will be created from vegetables from ourvarious gardens. Will also serve grass fed meat, wildcaught fish, wine and homemade ice cream.

date: September 20, 2015, 4PM

offered: 30 guestsfixed Bid: $50 per person

12. SundAY SuPPer At kAren And tonY’S

Karen and Tony Rutigliano, [email protected]

Ingredients for this four-course gourmet meal will besourced locally and, as possible, from organicproducers. The entree will be seafood. If you like spicyfood and spicier conversation, this could be for you.

date: Sunday, February 22, 2015 at 5:30PM


13. Summer SuPPer At kAren And tonY’S

Karen and Tony Rutigliano, [email protected]

Ingredients for this four-course gourmet meal will besourced locally and, as possible, from organicproducers. The entree will be seafood. If you like spicyfood and spicier conversation, this could be for you.

date: Sunday, June 28, 2015 at 5:30PM


Invitations to Eat (dinners, teas, tastings)

14. teA in tABorCarol Titus, [email protected]

Tea (really luncheon) and a walking tour of the 1869Victorian village of Mt Tabor.

date: Saturday May 16, 2015 at 1PM


15. trAditionAL BritiSH Afternoon teA

Ana M. Menendez, [email protected]

Partake in a gracious and elegant traditional Britishafternoon tea replete with gourmet homemade fare.Upon arrival, savor light refreshments and horsd’oeuvres. A four-course afternoon tea servicefollows, consisting of assorted tea sandwiches, sconesaccompanied with fruit jams/preserves and clottedcream, a sampling of pastries, and a cake. Gourmettea selections from Mariage Freres, known for thequality of their products, will be provided. After yourafternoon tea experience, retire to enjoy a variety ofliqueurs, including Sandeman’s Founders Reserveport. Each guest will leave with a beautifully gift-wrapped collectible Royal Albert “Old Country Roses”fine ivory china teapot shaped ornament trimmed in24K gold.

date: Sunday, April 26, 2015 at 3PM


16. vALentine’S dAY dinnerNina & Jim McCormack, [email protected]

Eat to your heart’s content at a delectable Valentine’sDay dinner at the McCormacks!

date: Saturday, February 14, 2015 at 7PM


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17. it’S ALL greek to me!Nina & Jim McCormack, [email protected]

Join us for an evening of Greek Cuisine and fun! Opa!

date: Saturday, March 14, 2015 at 6:30PM


18. SundAY BruncH!Nina & Jim McCormack, [email protected]

Sunday Brunch at the McCormacks.

date: April 12, 2015 at 1PM


19. for coffee LoverS onLY!Laurent & Mia Comes, [email protected]

Do you know your coffees? Latte, au lait, crema?Turkish? Americano? We will taste different types andcountries, with assorted gourmandizes, chocolatesand maybe a digestif for the bravest. (Regular anddecaf coffee offered.)

date: Saturday, March 14, 2015, 3PM to 6PM


20. rAcLetteLaurent & Mia Comes, [email protected]

This is becoming a Fellowship tradition. Last year wasdaring with the power situation in the Terrace Room.This year we will go back to the northern mountainsof Kinnelon.

Raclette is a traditional Swiss and French Alps après-ski convivial dinner to have with friends. Raclette willbe served with grilled vegetables, multicolorpotatoes, cold cuts and Gherkin pickles. Finish withwines and dessert.

date: Saturday, January 24, 2015, 5PM to 8PM



21. BeverLY And george HAYS inviteYou to come fondue WitH uS

Beverly & George Hays, [email protected]

Join us for an informal dinner of a selection ofinternational fondues. Fondue cooking can be verycreative and diverse. It is usually done right at thedinner table. We will use oils, cheeses, broths andchocolate to prepare a variety of interesting dishes forall to share.

date: Saturday, February 28, 2015 at 6:30PM


22. dinner WitH HeALtH And SuStAinABiLitY in mind

Susan Lausell, [email protected]

Come share a wholesome dinner with health andsustainability in mind. My menus are driven by what’sin season and what I can procure most locally. In thesummer and fall I use what is most perishable first,while preserving the surplus. In the winter and earlyspring, I use what I have frozen, canned or dried.Dinner will be accompanied by wine from the FingerLakes area of NY.

date: Sunday, Nov 16, 2014 at 4PM


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23. foodie SundAY BruncHMinda Chu & Vicki Hicks, [email protected]

Mimosa Champagne Brunch served with wonderfulsamples that will excite your taste buds.

date: Sunday, June 7, 2015, 12PM to 3PM


24. Smoked fiSH dinnerKen and Nina Nemeth, [email protected]

Don’t miss out on the Nemeths’ smoked fish dinner.Ken and Nina will prepare a fabulous smoked fishfeast including salad, other goodies, and wines. Sit back and relax on the Nemeth’s gorgeous deckoverlooking the rustic “Lake Valhalla” stream.

date: Saturday, September 5, 2015 at 5:00PM

Rain date: Sunday, September 6offered: 20 guestsfixed Price: $40 per person


25. tAPAS And SWAPSDiane Koslow, Barbara Pecca and Judy Bjorklund,[email protected]

Come for Interesting Tapas and Cocktails (Margaritas,Sangrias) and bring up to five items to swap (jewelry,scarves, clothing, purses, decorative housewares, etc.)Must be in good condition. Loads of fun and greatstuff to swap.

date: Sunday, April 19, 2015, 5PM to 8PM


26. come to mY 80tH BirtHdAY BASHAl Chu, [email protected]

Come to my 80th birthday bash; this will be your giftto me. It’s is a win-win-win deal: I get to have a party;you get a great meal and fellowship; MUF makesmoney. I guarantee a great time will be had by all.Don’t miss this; the next one won’t be for another80 years.

date: Saturday, April 25, 2015 at 6PM


27. A cAriBBeAn HoLidAY dinnerMandi Huizenga & Elías Ortega,[email protected]

Celebrate a traditional Puerto Rican Holiday Dinner.Arroz con gandules, roast pork, coquito and otherisland holiday specialites at our home.

date: Saturday, January 10, 2015 at 5:30PM


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28. cAtcH tHe SPirit! mediumSHiP demonStrAtion

Donna Perch, Alison Chase, [email protected]

Please join us in Kinnelon for an opportunity toconnect with your loved ones who have transitionedfrom this earth’s plane, with New Jersey’s renownedmedium Pamela Meredith. During the group session,Pam will communicate with several people “in spirit”and provide messages from the other side to anumber of participants. Although not each personattending will have an individual reading, theexperience of being in the presence of loved ones andfeeling the emotional impact of this connection willbe inspiring and uplifting for everyone who attends.Refreshments will be served.

date: Sunday, March 29, 2015, 4PM to 6PM

offered: 12 guestsfixed Bid: $40 per person

29. cHineSe neW YeAr Pot LuckMargaret and Edward Ng, [email protected]

Come to the Ng home for fun and games and athemed potluck as we welcome in the year of theSheep! Chinese New Year is the most important of theChinese holidays, and is a time of feasting with familyand friends, and celebration. Don’t know how to cookChinese? Don’t Worry! Just bring a dish you like(regardless of origin) with one of several “lucky”components, e.g., Long Noodles, Shrimp, Chicken,Oranges (but not to fret – we will provide guidance ondishes after registration). Children are Welcome!BYOB. We look forward to celebrating with you!!

date: Saturday, February 21, 2015 at 5PM


Gatherings (mostly with food, but not about food)

30. cinco de mAYo in nJRita Morris, [email protected]

Come celebrate with Rita; she’ll supply a MexicanTrain Domino Game, Chili, some tequila, and more.Ole!

date: Saturday, May 2, 2015 at 4PM


31. StAY out of tHe gutter WitH ritARita Morris, [email protected]

Join Rita for bowling, pizza and beverages at a locallane. Gutter bowlers welcome.



32. cAroLS, cocoA And cAke!Alice and David LeClair, [email protected]

Join in for a fun night of singing Christmas carols atour home in Stirling, NJ. We’ll have hot cocoa and aspread of holiday desserts. All you need to bring is araging sweet tooth and a boisterous singing voice! Ho ho ho!

date: Saturday, December 13, 2014 at 3PM

Snow date: Sunday, December 21 at 3PM


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33. PooL And dArtS BiAtHLonToby Tyler, [email protected]

Demonstrate your skills at pool and darts. Non-serious competition with BIG prize for the winner.Snacks and beverages provided.

date: Friday, December 5, 2014 at 7:30PM


34. Bocce And BArBeQueDon Preziosi & Toby Tyler, [email protected]

Learn the Italian game of lawn bowling or just cheeron the players. Enjoy a tasty barbeque, beverages anddessert. Includes vegetables from Don’s garden.

date: Saturday August 8, 2015, 1PM to 6PM

Rain date: Sunday, August 9offered: 14 guestsfixed Price: $30 per person

35. Wine tASting At tHe LAkeJerry Weinstein and Ron Corey, [email protected]

Jerry Weinstein and Ron Corey will host a wine tastingat the Weinstein’s beautiful lake front home inParsippany. We will explore some interesting PacificNorthwest wines and a surprise from anothercontinent. Appetizers and cheese to complement thewine selection of three reds, three whites and adessert wine also will be offered.

date: Saturday, June 6, 2015, 4PM to 6PM



36. mY dinner WitH emiLY (dickinSon)Tom & Leslie Moran,[email protected]

Dinner and discussion of seven poems by EmilyDickinson at Veggie Heaven Restaurant in Denville.Poems to include •I dwell in Possibility•Tell all the Truth but tell it slant•The Brain within its Groove

date: Sunday, February 22, 2015 at 7PM


37. mY dinner WitH (WiLLiAm) cArLoSWiLLiAmS

Tom & Leslie Moran,[email protected]

Dinner and discussion of seven poems by WilliamCarlos Williams at Chand Palace restaurant inParsippany.Poems to include:•Smell!•Danse Russe•Lines•Between Walls

date: Sunday, March 22, 2015 at 7PM


38. teA in tHe AfternoonElbjorg Berkenkamp, [email protected]

Come to my home for a special afternoon of tea,Sherry and open face sandwiches.

A “Tarot” Card reading will add an interesting touch toour party. Great food, drink, conversation andfellowship; come with an open mind.

date: Wednesday, April 1, 2015 at 3PM


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39. mom’S/Women’S nigHt outMandi Huizenga, [email protected]

Join me for a Mom’s/Women’s Night Out – no kids, nospouses! Drinks and all sorts of snacks offered (cancater to specific diets!) If the weather is nice, we willdo a fire outside!

date: Friday, June 19, 2015 at 7PM

offered: No limitfixed Price: $25 per person

40. girLS JuSt WAnt to HAve fun And SWAP BookS

Karen Burns Rutigliano, Gretchen Fry and Judy Hahn,[email protected]

Think of it as a once-a-year Book Club with Benefits!We will come together at Gretchen’s home for afabulous repast starting with wines, soft drinks, andhors d’oeuvres, moving on to dinner and desserts. Inbetween all the chatting and dining, you are part ofthe best darn book report lightning round you eversaw! Everyone brings one or two books that she hasloved reading and gives an impassioned testimonial.Then a very lucky lady gets to take the book home.

date: Friday, September 18, 2015 at 6:30PM

offered: 25 women guestsfixed Price: $40 per person

41. WineS of tHe WorLd –SPAin And cAtALoniA

Laurent & Mia Comes, [email protected]

Regulars will remember touring France, Argentina and Chile, and the Finger Lakes. This time we willspend some time in Spain and Catalonia. Tapas will be served.

date: Saturday, December 6, 2014, 5PM to 8PM

Snow date: Sunday, December 7offered: 12 guestsfixed Price: $55 per person


42. mmm good SouPPat Bomus, [email protected]

Either chicken noodle or lentil-mushroom (four to fiveservings)

date: To be arranged offered: 3 timesfixed Price: $20 per soup

43. LoAf of focAcciA BreAdMaureen Dempsey,

Loaves of homemade focaccia bread.

date: To be delivered on agreed-on Sundayoffered: 5 loaves fixed Bid: $20 per loaf

44. PumPkin BreAdKathy Burgess, [email protected]

This is the best pumpkin bread you’ll ever taste! Therecipe is from the Fanny Pierson Crane House inMontclair – The New Jersey Heritage 1776. 5X9 loafwith raisins and walnuts...yum.

date: November-December deliveryoffered: 10 loavesfixed Price: $15 per loaf

45. A BASket of HomemAde JeLLieSJonathan and Susan Jeans, [email protected]

A basket of six homemade jellies

date: Available After Silent Auctionoffered: 3 basketsminimum Bid: $25 per basket

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46. riBLiciouS dinnerBrenda Forte and Mark Aronson,[email protected]

We will deliver to your home the following deliciousdinner:•Falling off the bone delicious baby back ribs•Crunchy Asian Slaw•Sweet corn on the cob•Red potato salad with blue cheese or goat cheese

dressing (your choice) •Blueberry crisp a la modeDinner serves six.

date: A mutually agreed time during summer 2015 offered: Onceminimum Bid: $60

47. PAWPAW PureeLinda DeLap, [email protected]

The pawpaw tree is a native, frost-tolerant relative ofa tropical species, the custard apple. Pawpaws tastelike a sweet combination of banana, mango, andpineapple. The trees grow in my backyard and are notexposed to pesticides, herbicides, or fertilizer. Theripe fruit was washed, peeled, pureed, and thenfrozen. Mix it with yogurt, ice cream, or granola. Useit in place of applesauce or mashed banana in recipesfor pie, cheesecake, and other baked goods. Thebright yellow puree is frozen in 2-cup portions inzipper bags.

date: Available now, delivery to be determinedoffered: 12 portionsfixed Price: $5 per portion

Foods to Go (homemade jams, breads, soup...)

48. SouP of tHe montH Ron and Catherine Corey, [email protected]

Ron and or Catherine will make a yummy soup forJanuary, February and March. Four to six servingseach.

date: Jan, Feb, Mar. 2015; delivery to be determinedoffered: Once minimum Bid: $75

49. APPLecAkeElbjorg Berkenkamp, [email protected]

My favorite “Norwegian” Apple Cake, with or withoutwalnuts.


50. vermont mAPLe PoPcorn BALLSNancy Lee McLure, [email protected]

Ten Gourmet Maple Popcorn Balls made with pureVermont maple syrup, popcorn, and mixed nuts. Nopreservatives or additives.

date: Delivery to be arrangedoffered: Three batchesminimum Bid: $15 per batch

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51. geri’S gAzPAcHoGeri Silk, [email protected]

Succulent, tomato based, cold vegetable soup; midlyspiced. Eight servings per offering.

date: Delivery to be arrangedoffered: Twiceminimum Bid: $25 per offering

52. SHAri’S Legit guAcAmoLeShari Loe, [email protected]

Shari’s Texas-style guacamole made with 12 avocados.Each batch serves up to 20! Requires at least twoweeks advance notice and must schedule to enablesame-day delivery and consumption.

date: Delivery to be arrangedoffered: 4 batchesminimum Bid: $36 per batch

Foods to Go (homemade jams, breads, soup...)

53. deSign Your oWn AduLt LeArning courSe!

Tim Atkins, [email protected]

Have you had a hankering for an Adult ReligiousEducation class that hasn’t been offered? Want todiscuss your favorite book in an Adult LearningSetting? Intrigued by a certain world religion orphilosophical thought and want to learn more or godeeper? This is your chance!

Our Director of Religious Education, Tim Atkins willwork with you in setting up either a one- or three-session course of your choosing, which Tim will lead— to be held sometime in the spring. You decide thetopic; Tim will work with you to make it into a class.We’ll schedule it when it works best for you, and thenopen it up to the entire Fellowship to attend.

date: To be scheduledoffered: One bidderminimum Bid: $100

54. YogA or Qi gong trAining SeSSionSteve Guttman, [email protected]

A one-hour personal training Yoga, Qi Gong orcombination session.


55. YogA or Qi gong cLASSSteve Guttman, [email protected]

A 1½ hour Yoga, Qi Gong or combination class forseveral participants.

date: Saturday, February 28, 2015 at 9AM

offered: 10 peopleminimum Bid: $75 per person

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56. it’S greek to me, too! cooking cLASS And dinner

Margaret Ng, [email protected]

We’re back! In our next incarnation of It’s Greek ToMe, we are expanding our offering! Come enjoy somewine and conversation as you learn to make GreekSpanakopita (spinach pie) and Armenian Buddheag(cheese pie). While they are baking, savor someMediterranean Tapas, wine and conversation, andthen eat a light dinner featuring...you guessed it:Spanakopita and Buddheag!

date: Saturday, April 25, 2015, 3PM to 7PM


57. intuitive drAWing to muSic SeSSion

Linda Howe, [email protected]

Try a wonderfully relaxing and fun printing process toexpress yourself personally through the use of yourhands. Join on two separate days to learn a profoundand responsive art technique that uses unique medi-ums on which you “touch draw.” I will provide thespace, plexi-panels, brayers, and expertise to help yourelease your creative energy. We will do a collectivework as well solo and small group projects.

You will need a smock, Winsor Newton series #1water mixable oils (4 jumbo tubes), Canson pad: 50 lbwhite sulphite drawing paper (18"x24"), a few thickwatercolor brushes, a few Pan Palette Pastels andmake-up sponges. Items can be ordered collectivelyonline at dblick.com or bought directly at the Artist Outlet in West Orange.

date: To be determined by participants offered: Up to 10 participantsfixed Price: $50 per person

Lessons, Classes

58. HeirLoom tomAtoeS & more & orgAnic gArdening

Don Preziosi, [email protected]

I’ve had a vegetable garden for 30 years and have akeen interest in organic gardening, heirloom tomatoesand other veggies. Spend two hours learning planting,growing, problem prevention, harvesting,composting,and even vermiculture techniques in time to get yourgarden going. Light snacks & beverages provided.

date: Saturday April 18, 2015, 2PM to 4PM


59. tAke A LoAd off Your SHouLderSRev. Allen Wells, [email protected]

Let Allen, the Fellowship’s Affiliated CommunityMinister, a holistic mind/body spirit counselor andUnitarian Universalist Buddhist Psychotherapist, helpyou rid yourself of some of life’s stresses. Allen willprovide a 1½ hour session to include assessment andevaluation, and will provide recommendations to helpyou reach your stress reduction goals. You deserve it,don’t you?

date: To be arrangedoffered: One sessionminimum Bid: $100

60. kAYAk LeSSonS & LuncHRoxanne Hiltz, [email protected]

Kayak lessons for up to six people and a picnic lunch.

date: A Saturday in June 2015, to be arrangedoffered: 6 guestsfixed Price: $25 per person

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61. 45-minute guitAr LeSSonVinnie DeMasi, [email protected]

A 45-minute in-studio or by-Skype guitar lesson withprofessional guitarist and instructor. Mr. DeMasi hasboth a BS and MA in music and is a regularcontributor to Guitar Player Magazine, has writtenthree instructional books for Musicians Institute, and teaches and develops curriculum for the NYCGuitar School. He is also an experienced performerand has been a part of pit orchestras for severalBroadway shows.

date: To be arranged within one year of auctionoffered: Onceminimum Bid: $50

62. kneAd Some BreAd?Tony Rutigliano, [email protected]

Learn how to make French baguettes, Italian Ciabatta,and one or two other heavenly grain- and yeast-basedfoods. This class is most definitely NOT gluten-free.But it will smell great. This will take place in theFellowship kitchen.

date: Saturday, January 24, 2015 at 1PM


63. niA cLASS, (WWW.niAnoW.com)Lorelei Harris, [email protected]

Kick off your shoes and dance the hour away! Greatexercise! Lots of fun! No previous dance experienceneeded. Just let yourself go and have a good timewith trained NIA instructor leading the way. Enjoysnacks (some healthy) and refreshing drinks providedafter class is over. Class held in the FellowshipTerrace Room.

date: Saturday morning TBDoffered: 12 guestsfixed Price: $20 per person

Lessons, Classes

64. one cAnvAS PAinting WitH kidSElke HP Hannel, [email protected]

Two-session, one-canvas-painting class for kids —based on psychoanalytical theories by C.G. Jung andthe principle of El-Duende (“having soul,” “that whatinspires us”), adapted for children. We will work onconnecting with our creative selves. In the first phase,we produce a pre-project model, as preparation forthe actual “One-Canvas Painting” work.

During the next phase, we work on our “One-CanvasPainting,” which might be continued after the class iscompleted, since it is a kind of personal art journal.

date: To be arranged offered: 6 to 8 children (8-11 years old)minimum Bid: $50 per person

65. tenniS LeSSonSRon Corey, [email protected]

Ron has been playing tennis for 50 years and willspend four sessions of one hour each showing you thefundamentals of tennis at the Tiger Racket Club inWest Caldwell.

date: To be arrangedoffered: Onceminimum Bid: $100

66. oiL PAinting cLASSAnnette Hanna, [email protected]

Two-hour painting class in Boonton Twp. studio.Easels provided.

date: Saturday March 21, 2015, 2PM to 4PM


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67. mAking HomemAde mozzAreLLASusan Lausell, [email protected]

Learn to make homemade mozzarella, make ricottafrom the leftover whey, and learn uses for theremaining whey. We will snack on the cheesesaccompanied by wine from the Finger Lakes area ofNY state.

date: Saturday, April 18, 2015 at 3PM

offered: 4 guestsminimum Bid: $35 per person

68. teA, SconeS, And viking knitMichael Hacker, [email protected]

You and a friend will receive a 90-minute introductionto the craft of Viking Knitting in your home. After a bitof practice, you will start working on a bracelet,watchstrap, or necklace of your own design. As partof your purchase, the donor will be available forconsultation or assistance until you complete yourproject. In addition to tea and scones some basicmaterials will be provided. (Depending on the qualityof your piece, you will undoubtedly want to put it upfor sale at the annual Fellowship craft fair.)

date: To be arranged from Nov. 1, 2014 toJuly 1, 2015

offered: One session for you and a friend minimum Bid: $50

69. YogA, meditAtion or reiki SeSSionSJulisa Banbanaste, [email protected]

Julisa is a Certified Yoga Instructor and Reiki Master.She is offering a private session that can becustomized to include one or all three possibilities:Yoga, Meditation or Reiki. Can also be used for a childor group of children or group of adults.

date: Any time from November 20, 2014 to November 20, 2015

offered: Up to 5 sessionsfixed Price: $80 per session

Lessons, Classes

70. Pet SittingBrooke Donaldson, [email protected]

I am offering my pet sitting services for two nights. Iam a professional dog trainer and animal lover andhave two dogs of my own. I frequently pet sit and amoffering my time to watch your pooch, or cat, or otherassorted animals. I can either stay at your house or (ifyou have a dog(s) that is OK with cats) bring them tomy own house which has a large fenced-in yard.

date: To be agreed onoffered: Onceminimum Bid: $100

71. 60-minute mASSAge tHerAPY SeSSion

Steve Guttman, [email protected]

Styles of massage offered include Swedish, deeptissue, Tia Massage, Reflexology, Myofacial Release,Shiatsu, Sports massage, Prenatal massage, Cancermassage, Reiki, and Therapeutic Touch, or a combinedintegrative massage.


72. tWo SeSSion fitneSS PAckAgeSteve Guttman, [email protected]

A combined fitness package including a first sessionwith a fitness evaluation and designing a fitnessprogram, and a second session of personal training.Steve Guttman is a Certified Personal Trainer and theowner of Mind Body Dynamics.

date: To be arrangedoffered: Once minimum Bid: $100

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73. cALLigrAPHY for enveLoPeSJoan Belz, [email protected]

I will address, in calligraphy (black ink), up to 50 setsof envelopes (one inner and one outer envelope perset). Value: $350 ($3.50 per set).

date: Good for one yearoffered: Onceminimum Bid: $175 for 100 envelopes

74. cuStom PHoto vignetteEdward Ng, [email protected]

Have a collection of pictures of your kids or grand kidsyou don’t know what to do with? Give them to me! I will create a two to three minute vignette (shortmovie) with your photos complete with a soundtrackand transition effects. You will receive a DVD withcustomized menu. Samples of my work are availablefor idea generation.

date: To be arrangedoffered: 2 vignettesminimum Bid: $20 per vignette

75. HAnd tied trout fiSHing fLieSSteve Parker, [email protected]

Do You Love Fly Fishing?Hand tied fresh water fishing flies. Ten assortedfishing flies in various hook sizes.Lovingly hand crafted by Steve Parker aka “theColorado Boy.”

date: Available After Silent Auctionoffered: Onceminimum Bid: $30

Services, Products

76. morriS AnimAL inn gift certificAte

Rita Morris, [email protected]

A gift certificate to a luxury pet resort set in the lushcountryside of Morristown.

date: Before April 10, 2015offered: Oncefixed Price: $50

77. conSuLtAtion WitH BeAcHBodYcoAcH, And uP to $100 credit for ProgrAm

Karen Altemose, [email protected]

Certificate that provides personal consultation withBeachbody Coach Karen Altemose!With it you can:•Choose the best workout program for your interests

and needs•Receive the program of your choice up to a

$100 value•Keep Karen as your personal coach for motivation

and accountability! (Good only for winner (or friend/family member).

date: Available through 12/31/2014offered: Oncefixed Price: $100

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78. SPeciAL gift WrAPPing ServiceSAna M. Menendez, [email protected]

Do you have a special occasion for which you wouldlike a beautifully wrapped gift? Items will be uniquelywrapped with quality wrapping paper, fabric ribbon,and, in most cases, a gift topper. Choose from anelegant, rustic, or whimsical style. Specify the genderand age of your gift recipient, as well as your timingrequirements. Boxes and tissue paper (if item is notinherently boxed) will be included for submissions aslarge as bath robes. Anything larger would requirethat you provide the box. Your items can be picked upand dropped off at the Fellowship or at a mutuallyconvenient location.

You may choose to have up to 10 gifts wrapped.

date: To be arrangedoffered: 3 offers of 10 gifts eachfixed Price: $60 per offer

79. A HeALtHier YouDonna Becker, [email protected]

Get help on your path to wellness! Donna is offering two consultations of approximately1½ - 2 hours each). During these consultations, Donna will: •Address your nutritional deficiencies — so all your

cells will be well nourished with what they need tofunction optimally.

•Identify which of your body systems are weakenedand out of balance and discuss ways to build theirstrength and function with nutrition.

•Use NES software to scan your body for distortedand blocked energy pathways and teach you how tounblock these pathways so the cells within yourbody will be able to communicate and work togetherwith each other toward a healthier version of you.

Please read the detailed description of this offering inthe accompanying framed information.


Services, Products

80. BLue StAr vASeLinda DeLap, [email protected]

Abingdon pottery, 7 1/2" tall, vintage, no chips orcracks. Abingdon Sanitary Manufacturing, in southernIllinois, produced plumbing fixtures until the GreatDepression halted production. In 1934, the factorywas adapted to manufacture art ware. With thepostwar building boom underway in 1950, the factoryresumed producing plumbing fixtures.

date: Available After Silent Auctionoffered: Oneminimum Bid: $15

81. HAnd-PAinted Bud vASeLinda DeLap, [email protected]

Pale-yellow “custard glass” Fenton bud vase, 8 1/4"tall. Hand-painted rose, artist’s signature. Made inWest Virginia. Stick-on paper label indicates that thisvase was produced before 1973. (Fenton piecesproduced before 1973 were marked with variousstick-on paper labels, which usually wore away withcleaning and handling.)


82. AmetHYSt gLASS vASe WitH goLd decorAtion

Linda DeLap, [email protected]

Possibly Czech Bohemian, 5" tall.


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83. HAnd-PAinted cLeAr gLASS vASeLinda DeLap, [email protected]

Flower and leaf pattern in pale violet, yellow, andgreen; 6 1/2" tall.


84. dog, cAt or Pet PortrAitLinda Howe, [email protected]

I have been drawing animals all my life and pets are afavorite! Let’s honor your best animal companionwith a portrait. I also do storyboard portraits, whichinclude several poses and stories about the animal, orquotes from different family members or friends, atdifferent ages of the pet. We choose the medium you desire. Size: 11"x14".

date: To be arrangedoffered: 4 portraitsfixed Price: $100 per portrait

85. cHALice intuitive toucH drAWing, Signed Print

Linda Howe, [email protected]

five Limited Edition first run signed prints of theChalice Touch Drawing Linda drew in the SundayService late August 2014. 8"x10" print, 11"x14"matted.

This will make a special gift or remembrance of thejourney we are sharing.

date: Available After Silent Auctionoffered: 5 prints minimum Bid: $25 per print

Art, Antiques, Handmade Items

86. Hot Air BALLoon toucHing LAke tAHoe

Barbara Scheffel, [email protected]

A Hot Air Balloon over Water matted photo


87. PAPer WHite deLigHtBeth Murphy, [email protected]

Original pressed botanical collage. Size: 11"x11";custom framed and matted; covered in UV glass.Value: $150.


88. BLAck And Pink SHouLder WArmerBeth Hayward, [email protected]

Beautiful black and pink, handmade lacy shawl —perfect for those cold wintry evenings.


89. tABLe runner/WALL HAngingBeth Hayward, [email protected]

Lovely hand sewn item in shades of dusty pink, greyand beige.


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90. HAnd-crAfted SteP StooLRick Cuneo & Susan Lausell, [email protected]

Utility Step Stool handcrafted by Rick Cuneo.

date: Available After Silent Auction offered: Oneminimum Bid: $75

91. Summer cLoudS SHAWLBeth Hayward, [email protected]

An incredibly soft handmade large prayer shawlprimarily in shades of blue, beige and white for you towrap yourself in on a chilly winter night! Or buy it as aloving gift for a special friend or relative!


92. red #1Jo Cepeda, [email protected]

11"x14" framed pen and red ink abstract: Four panelsplay on the idea of symmetrical shapes and imagesreflected in a broken mirror. Though that is theinspiration, the final piece is something quite differentand (to me) surprising. Tell me what you think!


93. tivoLi gArdenElbjorg Berkenkamp, [email protected]

Painting: Tivoli Garden, Tempera Paint, framed26"x42".

The painting depicts whatever you see in it. Whilepainting it, my thoughts went to the Tivoli Garden inCopenhagen, with its colorful rides, lively music, funand laughter all around.


Art, Antiques, Handmade Items

94. ScArf And HAtElbjorg Berkenkamp, [email protected]

Hand-knitted, strikingly attractive, bold purple scarfand hat. Cozy and warm, it will look great with yourblack, gray or any coat or outfit you wear it with.

date: Available After Silent Auctionoffered: One minimum Bid: $25

95. tHe mcnALLY StrumStick®The Folk Project, [email protected]

Hand-crafted spruce top Strumstick is designed soanyone and everyone can play. Comes with case,instruction book and CD. Perfect for beginners yetversatile and fun for skilled musicians. Additional infoand video at www.strumstick.com. No wrong notes!Pick it up & give it a try! (Value: $180)


96. “StringS”The Folk Project, [email protected]

Framed original artwork measures 16"x20". “Strings”is a pencil drawing by local artist and devotee of TheFolk Project, Deborah Graham, depicting theinstruments we at the Folk Project have come toknow and love so well. The guitar, fiddle, mandolin,banjo, and ukelele are represented.

date: Available after the Silent Auctionoffered: Oneminimum Bid: $60

97. LArge PHoto - PAriS trAin StAtionBarb Scheffel, [email protected]

Large mounted photo of Paris Train Station. HenriBost, photographer.


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98. neckLAcearlyne shapiro, [email protected]

Five-strand royal blue crystals with wedge of peridotchips midway up the left side.


99. HAndmAde gLASS LeAf And freSHWAter PeArL neckLAce

Marjorie Wormser, [email protected]

18" long. Deep turquoise fresh water pearls accentedby clusters of aqua and green drops with fresh greenfrosted glass leaves and silver serpentine clasp.Handmade by Two Son Jewelry, originally $155. Freebonus: matching earrings, originally $35.

date: Available After Silent Auctionoffered: One minimum Bid: $90

100. one of A kind roz BALkin BroocHMarjorie Wormser, [email protected]

This elegant gold and semi precious stone brooch isamong Roz Balkin’s final creations before herretirement in 2002. 18K gold setting with 14K mapleleaf accent, originally $950.


101. BeAded BrAceLet BAndMarjorie Wormser, [email protected]

1.25" wide hand-beaded bracelet with diagonalpattern of gold, bronze, copper, ivory and nested-slidebarrel clasp – easy to close and completely secure.Very comfortable to wear. Originally $120.


Art, Antiques, Handmade Items Jewelry

102. SiLver BrAceLet WitHLABrAdorite gemStoneS

Caroline Gower, [email protected]

Sterling silver bracelet with small oval labradoritegemstones. Handmade in Nepal at fair tradecooperative. Value: $65.


103. fAncY AgAte PinCaroline Gower, [email protected]

Large reddish brown cabochon with white banding insterling silver setting. Handmade in Nepal at fair tradecooperative. Value: $40.


104. neckLAce of SiLver BeAdS & vAriouS coLor BeAdS

Judith Oehler, [email protected]

date: Available After Silent Auctionoffered: OneMinimum Bid: $25

105. neckLAce WitH BLAck PendAntJudith Oehler, [email protected]

Date: Available After Silent Auctionoffered: Oneminimum Bid: $25

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106. neckLAce WitH mixed BeAdS: SeA green, BLue, & BLAck

Judith Oehler, [email protected]


107. mALAcHite & roSe goLd neckLAce & eArringS

Karen Burns Rutigliano, [email protected]

Beautiful malachite stone beads and malachitependant with coppery-colored rose gold platedaccents. Length 28", with matching drop piercedearrings.


108. eLegAnt greY WitH A toucH of SPArkLe neckLAce


Gray – one of this season’s “current” colors – isrendered in a necklace of lovely natural stonehematite beads with highlight silver glass drops andsilver accents. Length 28", with matching piercedearrings.


Jewelry

109. SHoW Your LeoPArd SPotS! neckLAce


Natural red adventurine stone beads are interspersedwith cleverly leopard spotted shell beads with goldplated accents. Length 28", with coordinating piercedearrings.

date: Available After Silent Auctionoffered: OneMinimum Bid: $35

110. LoveLY nAturAL Stone tigereYe neckLAce Set


Natural golden ombre of tigereye beads arranged in astrand of round and geometric beads highlighted withgold plated accents. Length: 28", with coordinatingpierced earrings.


111. BLue knitted Wire neckLAceMaria Naranjo, [email protected]

Blue wire necklace ending in bell shape with lovelybead work.


112. green knitted Wire neckLAceMaria Naranjo, [email protected]

Green wire necklace ending in bell shape with lovelybeadwork.

Date: Available After Silent AuctionOffered: OneMinimum Bid: $40

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113. HoLidAY fun for everYoneJim Stevenson, [email protected]

Three unusual ways of conveying holiday greetingsare offered.

1. The Candy Cane Code is a paper strip which iswrapped in a spiral around a tube to reveal holidaygreetings.

2. Holiday greetings suddenly emerge from a mass oflines and blobs when you view a card at just theright angle.

3. Plastic strips speak holiday greetings when you rubthem in just the right way.

Have fun.

date: Available After Service Auctionoffered: 6 sets of greetingsfixed Price: $15 per set

114. HudSon vALLeY excurSionKris Clarenbach, [email protected]

Boscobel, in Garrison New York, is one of the finestexamples of Federal Architecture in North America.

Following a docent-led tour of the house and its finefurnishings we will enjoy a leisurely picnic lunch onthe grounds with a panoramic view of the HudsonValley stretched before us. Boscobel has a 1.25 milenature trail, gardens and gift shop. Admissionincluded.

date: Saturday June 20, 2015 (time TBD)offered: 8 guestsfixed Price: $66 per person

115. PeggY kArr gLASS HAndmAdein AmericA

Geri Silk, [email protected]

Tour Peggy Karr’s fascinating handmade glass“factory.” After, join us for refreshments andconversation with Peggy – our first Fellowshipcustodian – and hear the stories of way back when.Peggy’s glass is in sophisticated boutiques all over the

Jewelry Other

world. Generous 20% discount on already discountedglass at the outlet store. Great time to shop for theholiday season. Address: 100 Washington Street,Randolph, NJ 07864.

date: Saturday, December 6, 2014 at 1:30PM

offered: Unlimited guestsfixed Price: $20 per person

116. mooSeLtoe At mPAcMayo Performing Arts Center, [email protected]

Meet a Moose with an impossible dream to fly withSanta’s reindeer! Enjoy the whimsy and magic of theholiday spirit in this enchanting holiday “moosical.”Ages 4-10.

Perfect show to share with your children orgrandchildren, conveniently located at Morristown’sMayo Center.

date: Sunday, November 30, 2014 at 4PM

offered: 4 ticketsminimum Bid: $20 for all four

117. oLYmPiA’S dAugHterS WiLL Singfor You

Robin E. Richards, [email protected]

Olympia’s Daughters (OD), a New Jersey “a cappellagroup” will perform for an event such as anengagement, wedding, birth of a child, civil ceremony,etc. The chorus will provide 4-8 members to singseveral songs tailored to the event. Performance canbe done for one person, or more.www.olympiasdaughters.info/


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118. come enJoY tHe muSic!Folk Project, [email protected]

Twelve tickets to the Minstrel Acoustic Concert Series,plus Folk Project logo items. The Folk Project, NewJersey’s premier non-profit live acoustic music anddance organization, produces “The Minstrel” weeklyconcert series on Friday nights at 8PM at MorristownUnitarian Fellowship. Value: $130 (tickets are not validfor “Special Events”). Schedule and performancedetails: folkproject.org/minstrel/minstrel.shtml

date: Friday Nightsoffered: One set of 12 minimum Bid: $40 for 12 tickets

119. SWingin’ tern contrA dAnce SerieS

Folk Project, [email protected]

Six tickets to Swingin’ Tern Contra Dance Series, plusFolk Project logo items. The Folk Project, New Jersey’spremier non-profit live acoustic music and danceorganization, produces contra dances to live music at8PM on 1st & 3rd Saturdays of the month at the FirstPresbyterian Church Parish House in East Hanover.Partners not required. Soft-soled shoes recommended.No experience needed. Beginner’s workshop at 7:30PM.Value: $70 (tickets are not valid for “Special Events”).Details: folkproject.org/swtern/swtern.shtml!

date: 1st & 3rd Saturdays of the monthoffered: 6 ticketsminimum Bid: $40 for 6 tickets

120. Signed HockeY Puck BY eric geLinAS

New Jersey Devils, [email protected]

Eric Gelinas joined the New Jersey Devils in April2013, position defense. The hockey puck is signed.Valued at $49.


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