Gala Auction Items

Beautiful new Turkmen carpet, complete with seal of authenticity on the back of the rug. It measures 4.5'x8.5'.

Donated by Mitra and Paul Doherty

Valued at approximately $2 500

Broil King Monarch 20 Barbecue

Donated by TA Appliance

With 40, 000 BTU stainless steel Super 8' Infinity burner system and cast iron cooking grids, this barbecue will grace your patio and serve for years to come, backed by a lifetime warranty.

Valued at $300

Flower arrangement from Belmont Flower Market

Donated by Belmont Flower Market

Layered with exotic flowers, grasses, feathers, natural woods and leaves, what makes Vildana's flower arrangement work stand out is her constant reinvention. Always inspired, she works with the highest quality of flowers imported from Holland and will listen to your vision, bringing it to life in her special way.

Valued at $150

10-class pass certificate for Yoga programs (x2)

Donated by Blue Skies Yoga & Eco Store

Yoga is for everyone, and you can use this class pass for yourself or as a gift for someone special.

Valued at $215

Golf lesson for four with LPGA T&CP and Canadian Golf Teachers' Federation member Connie Deckert

Donated by Fore U Enterprises

Whether you play golf for business, compeitive or recreational purposes, allow Connie to guide your success. She understands business. She understands the game. She understands her students.

Conducting Lesson with Edwin Outwater

Donated by the Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony

Receive a private conducting lesson with KWS Music Director Edwin Outwater and have your moment in the limelight when you conduct the orchestra on stage at the Centre In The Square during one of our Pops concerts.

Two-day mosaic workshop with KWS musician and mosaic artist, Sophie Drouin.

Donated by Sophie Drouin

Includes instruction, materials, use of tools, and progressionally framed substrate for one.

Valued at $250

Two invitations to the opening night of Stratford Festival's 2011 Season

Donated by Stratford Festival and Breaking Bread B & B

This package includes a champagne reception, dinner, post-performance reception and two tickets to the opening performance of Shakespeare's The Merry Wives of Windsor directed by Frank Galati and featuring Gerain Wyn Davies as Falstaff.

Also included are accommodations for two for one night at Breaking Bread Bed and Breakfast located in the heritage district of Stratford, two blocks from downtown, close to fine shopping and restaurants.

One lady's Fruitz wristwatch designed by Philip Stein

Donated by Knar Jewellery

This fun sports and fashion watch has a patented natural frequency chip included for enhanced well being. Fruitz watches may relax and calm you, and reduce your stress level too.

Valued at $250

Custom Jewellery Certificate

Donated by Knar Jewellery

Bring in your ideas and have your old jewellery redesigned for a fresh new look! This certificate can be used at any one of the 3 Knar Jewellery locations.

Valued at $1000

Red Bus in Winter acrylic on canvas, by Canadian artist Shi Le.

Donated by Harbinger Gallery

The acrylic on canvas painting, completed in 2010, captures the pastoral beauty of a locale in South Western Ontario. This framed piece measures 38 x 57". Shi Le is an award-winning professional artist and an art educator. He received his Bachelor of Fine Arts at the Sichuan Fine Arts Institute in China and a Master of Fine Arts at the University of Waterloo.

Valued at $5 400

A Day at the Races

Donated by the Cora Group

Join our Gala Chairs, Penny & Manfred Conrad, in a day at the races. Included in this wonderful outing are a limousine ride to and from the racetrack, brunch, and race passes for six guests plus your hosts.

Valued at $5 000