SNUUC TALENT AUCTION

Saturday, May 3, 2008

KENTUCKY DERBY DINNER IS OUT OF THE GATE AT 5PM, SATURDAY, MAY 3Junior Youth to Adult $10 • Children ages 5 & up $5

Children under 5 eat free!

DINNER IS BY PAID RESERVATION ONLY & INCLUDES YOUR BIDDING NUMBER Bidding number without dinner is $5 and includes dessert

BIDDING BEGINS AT 6PM SHARP!This is our biggest fund raiser of the year! Let’s make it the best one ever!

PLEASE BRING THIS BOOKLET WITH YOUTHE NIGHT OF THE AUCTION

This booklet contains this year’s offerings.To make bidding fast & easy, highlight what you’d like to bid on.

If you can’t attend, ask someone to bid for you.Let your bidder know your limit on each item.

Please bring your checkbook, accounts must be paid at the end of the auction.

TALENT AUCTION CALENDAR OF EVENTSlisted by date, brief description and (item number)

May 20085/8 French Feast (6)5/24 Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? (18)

June 20086/6 Men are from Mars, Women (21)

6/6, 6/13, 6/20, 7/11 Mah Jong (28)

6/7, 6/14, 6/21, 7/12 Mah Jong (29)

6/22 A Summer Solstice Walk (25)

July 20087/12 Une Nuit En Provence (14)

7/19 A Night of Sin 2 (300)

August 20088/1 Random Acts of Choir (26)

8/1 Game Night! (30)

8/2 Whiskey & Cigars on the Deck (31)

8/15 Cabaret Dinner (4)

8/29 Music on the Big Screen (16)

September 20089/19-9/21 Fire Island Weekend (17)

9/20 Lovely Quiches (10)

October 200810/4 Girls Night Out with Games (24)

10/11 Victorian Afternoon Tea Party (11)

10/18 Sauerbraten Dinner (5)

10/25 Ace of Cups/Page of Swords (3)

10/25 Chess Nuts (9)

December 200812/5 Women’s Only Poker, Supper and More (15)

January 20091/10 Homemade Gourmet Pizza Party (22)

1/16 Holiday Re-gifting Party (32)

1/18 Men Rule the World - Expanded (19)

1/23 Charades & Lasagna (8)

1/25 Latin Dancing (27)

February 20092/7Souper Supper (13)

2/14 Sweet Night on Bourbon Street (12)

2/27 Ladies Night Out (20)

2/28 Irish Dinner, Story and Song (2)

March 20093/20 An International Buffet (7)

April 20094/9 Turkish Dinner (1)

Item 1 Turkish DinnerDate: Saturday, April 4, 2009 7pmOffered by: Billur and Charles WeigellMaximum # bidders: 8Minimum bid: $35 per personEnjoy Turkish cuisine and cultureAdults only No pets in home Not handicap accessible

Item 2 Irish Dinner, Story and SongDate: Saturday, February 28, 2009 6:30pmOffered by: Diane and Jim HawlkinsMaximum # bidders: 10Minimum bid: $30 per personTraditional and gourment Irish fare followed by a story by our resident storyteller.Adults only Cats in home Handicap accessible: Low steps

Item 3 Ace of Cups/Page of Swords Halloween Costume PartyDate: Saturday, October 25, 2009 8:00pmOffered by: Charles Weigell and Jean CrocettoMaximum # bidders: 13Minimum bid: $35 per personA lucky 13 SNUUCers will be treated to the tricks of the Tarot. Food and refreshments will be served in style while Charles and Jean read your fortrune with the mystical Tarot. An enter-naining night is guaranteed. Costumes are mandatory.Adults only Pets in home Not handicap accessible

Item 4 Cabaret DinnerDate: Friday, August 15, 2008 7:00pmOffered by: Joe McAuleyMaximum # bidders: 8Minimum bid: $25 per personCome prepared to dine and perform (music, skit, reading, etc.)Everyone’s welcome No pets in home Not handicap accessible

Item 5 Sauerbraten DinnerDate: Saturday, October 18, 2008 6:00pmOffered by: Robin Bent NorrisMaximum # bidders: 7Minimum bid: $25 per personSauerbraten and pointed questions!Adults only Cat in home Not handicap accessible

Item 6 French FeastDate: Saturday, May 8, 2009 6:00pmOffered by: Robin Bent NorrisMaximum # bidders: 7Minimum bid: $25 per personBeef Bourguignon and Fun!Adults only Cat in home Not handicap accessible

Item 7 An International BuffetDate: Friday, March 20, 2009 6:30pmOffered by: The UnicraftersMaximum # bidders: 30Minimum bid: $35 per personEnjoy a buffet of many nations. An intriguing assortment of gourmet food from appetizers to desserts.Adults only In SNUUC foyer Not handicap accessible

Item 8 Charades & LasagnaDate: Friday, January 23, 2009 7pmOffered by: Rita TancrediMaximum # bidders: 10Minimum bid: $15 per personBring out your hidden acting ability!Adults only KikiDog in home Handicap accessible

Item 9 Chess NutsDate: Saturday, October 25, 2008 6:30pmOffered by: Ilona & Clarence HeriskoMaximum # bidders: 8Minimum bid: $25 per personAn evening of chess plus a good dinner. Non-playing partners welcome for the cheering section.Adults only Pets in home Not handicap accessible

Item 10 Lovely Quiches and Loaded QuestionsDate: Saturday, September 20, 2008 6:30pmOffered by: Anne Fleming and Jan RobbinsMaximum # bidders: 10Minimum bid: $15 per personLight supper and fun game night to get to know one another in new ways!Adults only Pet(s) in home Handicap accessible

Item 11 Victorian Afternoon Tea PartyDate: Saturday, October 11, 2008 1-4pmOffered by: Lisa Bilello and Sharon NanosMaximum # bidders: 10Minimum bid: $20 per personTraditional and non-traditional loose leaf teas, savorites, scones, clotted cream, lemon curd, and other Victorian delicacies will be served on lace, linens, china and silver. Lessons on teas, traditions, and parlor games included. Periodic dress encouraged!Adults only Pet(s) in home Not handicap accessible

Item 12 Sweet Night on Bourbon Street (Mardi Gras)Date: Saturday, February 14, 2009 6:30pmOffered by: Jean Crocetto and Arden FekettMaximum # bidders: 20Minimum bid: $30 per personJoin Jean and Arden as they serve you copious arrays of hot ordeurves and culinary delights and an equally impressive array of cocktails made from the best bourbon. Listen, chat, and dance the night way to New Orleans Jazz and Bayou Blues and other musical delights. Come casual or dressed to express yourself for Mardi Gras at this festive party filled with beads, bal-loons, masks and fun.Adults only No pets Handicap accessible (except for 4 steps to bathroom... don’t drink too much)

Item 13 Souper SupperDate: Saturday, February 7, 2009 7pmOffered by: Arlene BrownMaximum # bidders: 9Minimum bid: $20 per personChoice of 3 homemade soups, fixings and desserts.Adults only Pet(s) in home Not handicap accessible

Item 14 Une Nuit En ProvenceDate: Saturday, July 12, 2008 6:30pmOffered by: Warren and Arden FekettMaximum # bidders: 12Minimum bid: $30 per personUne Nuit En Provence (one night in Provence). Spend this evening just before Bastille Day filled with lilacs and the delights of country French cuisine, a viewing of a lovely film set in beautiful France (e.g., “Chocolate”, “Amelia”, etc.) topped off with wine, and a banquet of our own chocolate and other decadent desserts. Adults only No pets Handicap accessible (except for 4 steps to bathroom)

Item 15 Women’s Only Poker, Supper and MoreDate: Friday, December 5, 2008 7pmOffered by: Arlene BrownMaximum # bidders: 7Minimum bid: $15 per personPoker, supper, desserts and snacks... deal me in!Adults only Pet(s) in home Not handicap accessible

Item 16 Music on the Big ScreenDate: Friday, August 29, 2008 7:30pm @ SNUUCOffered by: The Comptons and the StevensMaximum # bidders: 30Minimum bid: $20 per personGood music, good friends, good eats! Enjoy the Roy Orbison Black & White concert (1988) with fellow musicians Jackson Browne, T-Bone Burnett, Elvis Costello, k.d. lang, Bonnie Raitt, J.D. Souther, Bruce Springsteen, Tom Waits, and Jennifer Warnes, and the rhythm section from Elvis Presley’s late ‘60s-‘70s touring band. If time allows, we’ll watch video clips from the Traveling WIllburys, a band created when George Harrison, needing a B-side for a 1988 single, called in friends Jeff Lynne, Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, and Roy Orbison for assistance. Adults and senior youth only No pets Handicap accessible

Item 17 Fire Island Couples Only WeekendDate: Friday, September 19 (8p)-Sunday, September 21 (6p)Offered by: Lorrie and Ken BellifioreMaximum # bidders: 3 couplesMinimum bid: $150 per coupleFinish that book while you relax on the beach. Ride bikes, play tennis, eat, drink and be merry! Leave the car, the kids and your worries at home! Adults only No pets Not handicap accessible

Item 18 Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?Date: Saturday, May 24, 2008 6:30pmOffered by: Peter and Fylice LarsenMaximum # bidders: 8Minimum bid: $25 per personShrimp on the Bar-B, blender drinks, martinis and a board game that tests your knowledge. What could be more fun? Adults only Pets in home Not handicap accessible

Item 19 Men Rule the World - ExpandedDate: Friday, January 16, 2009 7pm @ SNUUCOffered by: Bill Bryson-BrockmannMaximum # bidders: 9Minimum bid: $20 per personTwo games of RISK, twice the juice! Enjoy the power as two games are played simultaneously! Dinner, beer and soda served.Adults only No Pet(s) at SNUUC Handicap accessible

Item 20 Ladies Night OutDate: Friday, February 27, 2009 7pm @ SNUUCOffered by: Lisa Bryson-Brockmann and Polly StevensMaximum # bidders: 20Minimum bid: $20 per personA ‘chick flick’, a comfy chair, appetizers and desserts you don’t have to prepare. Sounds like Ladies Night at SNUUC!Adults only No Pet(s) at SNUUC Handicap accessible

Item 21 Men are from Mars, Women... who cares!Date: Friday, June 6, 2008 7:30pmOffered by: Ken BellafioreMaximum # bidders: 5Minimum bid: $25 per personWell for one night anyway. An ORGY of food, liquor and gambling will provide the fun. Not for the faint of heart!Men only Pet(s) in home Not handicap accessible

Item 22 Homemade Gourmet Pizza PartyDate: Saturday, January 10, 2009 7pmOffered by: Diane LesterMaximum # bidders: 20Minimum bid: $20 per personThe ping pong had to go but the pizza and company will be great!Adults only No Pets in home Not handicap accessible

Item 23 Pool and Deck Party on the BayDate: TBDOffered by: June Owen and Mary BrowerMaximum # bidders: 20Minimum bid: $10 per personParty on the Bay in Freeport this Summer. Hor’doerves and light drinks.Adults only Pet(s) in home Handicap accessible

Item 24 Girls Night Out with GamesDate: Saturday, October 4, 2008 7pmOffered by: Ilene Corina and Jojo GranoffMaximum # bidders: 15Minimum bid: $15 per personGames from your childhood and favorite childhood ‘girly’ movie.Adults only Dog in home Not handicap accessible

Item 25 A Summer Solstice Walk in the Garden with LunchDate: Sunday, June 22, 2008 12:30pmOffered by: Barbara SingerMaximum # bidders: 10Minimum bid: $15 per personCelebrate the Solstice with a walking tour of beautiful Clark Botanical Gardens in Albertson and lunch at Barbara’s (rain may cancel the walk but not the lunch).All welcome No pets in home Not handicap accessible

Item 26 Random Acts of Choir - What’s Under the Robes?Date: Friday, August 1, 2008 7:30-9:30pm @ SNUUCOffered by: SNUUC ChoirMaximum # bidders: unlimitedMinimum bid: $15 per personA showcase of the known (and unknown) talents of the SNUUC choir members - followed by a wine and cheese social.Adults only No pets Handicap accessible

Item 27 Latin DancingDate: Sunday, January 25, 2009 1pm @ SNUUCOffered by: Mirna Cortes-ObersMaximum # bidders: 16Minimum bid: $12 per personHave fun dancing to the Latin rhythms while Myrna teaches you the basic steps.Refreshments included.All welcome No pets Not handicap accessible

Item 28 Mah Jongg for BeginnersDate: Fri 6/6, 6/13, 6/20 & 7/11 (7-10pm)Offered by: Jayne DavidsonMaximum # bidders: 4Minimum bid: $20 per person (for 4 sessions)Learn to play this ancient game like Aunt Estelle in Miami Beach. Adults only No Pets Not handicap accessible

Item 29 Mah Jongg for BeginnersDate: Sat 6/7, 6/14, 6/21 & 7/12 (7-10pm)Offered by: Jayne DavidsonMaximum # bidders: 4Minimum bid: $20 per person (for 4 sessions)If you couldn’t make the Friday night game, here’s another chance to learn and play. Adults only No Pets Not handicap accessible

Item 30 Game Night!Date: Friday, August 1, 7pmOffered by: Dana ReineckeMaximum # bidders: 8Minimum bid: $20 per person Game night: Pictionary, scattergories, cards and even Wii - with snacks!Adults only Pets in home Not handicap accessible

Item 31 Whiskey & Cigars on the DeckDate: Saturday, August 2, 7pmOffered by: Bobby NewmanMaximum # bidders: 4Minimum bid: $20 per person Enjoy an evening on a Long Beach deck with cigars from Nicaragua, Honduras & the D.R. with whiskey from Kentucky, Scotland, Japan, Ireland & Northern Ireland.Adults only Pets in home Not handicap accessible

Item 32 Holiday Re-gifting PartyDate: January 16, 2009Offered by: Anne Fleming and Margie FlemingMaximum # bidders: unlimitedMinimum bid: $10 per person Want to tastefully recycle that newly received treasure that just doesn’t fit in your life? Here’s your chance!Everyone’s welcome Pets in home Not handicap accessible

Item 300 A Night of Sin 2 (“300”)Date: July 19, 2008Offered by: Peter LarsenMaximum # bidders: 8Minimum bid: $15 per person An outdoor movie night featuring Frank ‘Sin City’ Miller’s “300”, a retelling of the Battle of Thermopylae and the events leading up to it from the perspective of Leonidas of Sparta. There will be smoking, drinking, eating and all the on-screen carnage you can handle.Adults only Pets in home Not handicap accessible

Item 34 Louisiana Crab BoilDate: TBDOffered by: Larkin-D’Angelo & Beach-OlanderMaximum # bidders: 18Minimum bid: $30 per person Chef Tom Beach and his crew are cookin’ up crabs, crawfish & shrimp with artichokes, sweet corn and potatoes. Wash it all down with a hurricane or dixie beer.Adults only Pets in home Not handicap accessible

Item 35 Death by Chocolate BasketDate: Need one week noticeOffered by: Carrie Mason-DraffenMaximum # bidders: 1Minimum bid: $40 per basket 4 different offerings (Brownies, cookies, etc.) from Carrie’s legendary kitchen!

Item 36 Southwestern Chicken & 2x Chocolate BrowniesDate: TBAOffered by: Jayne DavisonMaximum # bidders: 1Minimum bid: $20 Mouthwatering chicken with a double-chocolate brownie dessert... feeds 6!

Item 37 Irish Soda Bread or Brown BreadDate: TBAOffered by: Jim & Diane HawkinsMaximum # bidders: 5Minimum bid: $10 per loaf Perfect for your St. Paddy’s get together

Item 38 A Whole Lotta BeerDate: TBA (Fermentation time can be 1-2 months depending on style) Offered by: Bobby NewmanMaximum # bidders: 1Minimum bid: $20 per 3 gallons 3 gallons of home brewed beer in choice of style. Over 21 only

Item 39 Thanksgiving Sweet Potato PiesDate: Sunday before ThanksgivingOffered by: Mary CanadaMaximum # bidders: 12Minimum bid: $15 per pie One less thing to worry about cooking or the perfect dessert to bring

Item 40 Babysitting or Mother’s helperDate: TBA (Friday or Saturday) Offered by: Tess LarsenMaximum # bidders: 1Minimum bid: $7 per hour... up to 5 hoursResponsible 13 year old available Friday night, Saturday day or Saturday night til 11pYou provide transportation.

Item 41 Guitar Lessons (Beginner)Date: TBAOffered by: Phil Kennelty-CohenMaximum # bidders: 2Minimum bid: $50 per person Learn to play guitar. A set of beginner lessons on guitar designed to teach you to play simple melodies and read music. The set of 6 lessons can be learned in one, two or three sessions and will teach you to tune your guitar; read music, both conventional and tab notation; and to play up to 10 simple songs. A $95 value!Everyone’s welcome No pets in home Handicap accessible

Item 42 2 months at CURVES of BaldwinDate: TBA Offered by: Lynn James-GrossMaximum # bidders: 1Minimum bid: $75Gift certificate for you or a friend - exercise and fitness for 2 months. A $150 value. See our website at www.baldwincurves.com

Item 43 Health Maintenance and Gynecologic Health Education SessionsDate: TBA Offered by: Leslie FarringtonMaximum # bidders: unlimitedMinimum bid: $15 per 1/2 hour session per personNo limit to the # of sessions you can buy.No age limit

Item 44 Aches and Pains?Date: TBA Offered by: Sajid SurveMaximum # bidders: 5Minimum bid: $50Have aches and pains? Questions about your body? Physiatrist, Osteopath, and Acupunchurist Saj Surve, D.O. is offering an in-home consultation and treatment session customized to your needs.

Item 45 Computer DiagnosticsDate: TBA Offered by: Duayne DraffenMaximum # bidders: 1Minimum bid: $50 per service callGreat at troubleshooting computer problems!

Item 46 Take a Sail on the BayDate: TBA Offered by: Don ObersMaximum # bidders: 3 (sails)Minimum bid: $30 per person/$50 per familyHalf day charter sail (captain included!) on a 20 foot sailboat. Depart from Lindenhurst and sail the Great South Bay. Learn and/or practice sailing skills. Bring your swimsuit!Note: Boat holds maximum two adults (besides captain) and two small children.

Item 47 Patient Advocacy Consulting ServicesDate: TBA @ your home Offered by: Ilene CorinaMaximum # bidders: 8Minimum bid: $20 for 2 hoursGet help organizing your medical records, medication lists, test results and more. No medical advice given, completely confidential... great gift idea... will travel up to 20 miles.

Item 48 Real Estate ConsultationDate: TBA Offered by: Mary BrowerMaximum # bidders: 2Minimum bid: $75Consultation on buying or selling a house by a real estate appraiser.

Item 49 Personal Training SessionDate: TBA Offered by: Bobby NewmanMaximum # bidders: 1Minimum bid: $20Personal training session for teen or adult. Formerly nationally-ranked drug-free body builder, wrestler & long distance bicycler will help you develop an exercise routine. Session at NY Sport Club in Long Beach.

Item 50 Guided MeditationDate: TBA Offered by: Mary BrowerMaximum # bidders: 3 Minimum bid: $10

Item A Trader Joe’s BasketOffered by: Lynn James-GrossMinimum bid: $50Basket from Trader Joes filled with all kinds of treats & a gift card for $25.

Item B Trader Joe’s Italian BasketOffered by: Bonny LevensonMinimum bid: $25 Trader Joe’s Italian Basket filled with sauces, pasta, breadsticks, cheeses and more.

Item C Trader Joe’s Goodie BasketOffered by: Bonny LevensonMinimum bid: $25 Trader Joe’s Goodie Basket filled with cookies, sancks chocolate, nuts, etc.

Item D Six Psychology BooksOffered by: Bobby Newman and Dana ReineckeMinimum bid: $30 Not from Trader Joes but authored and signed by Bobby and Dana. These books encompass ‘education and behaviour for people diagnosed with autistic-spectrum disorders’.

Item E Stained Glass Sunflower LampOffered by: Jeanne MenoutisMinimum bid: $30A flat glass panel in a stand with a light behind it (9” high X 9” wide)

Item F Blue Floor LampOffered by: Arlene BrownMinimum bid: $15

Item G Nancy Drew Mystery BooksOffered by: Tess LarsenMinimum bid: $10Brand new hardcover books, includes 1-6 from the series.

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Item H Ceramic CenterpieceThis beautiful and unusual white ceramic centerpiece will grace either contemporary or classic table décor.

Item I 2-Piece Ceramic PitcherLarge white ceramic pitcher with floral design and matching cover.

Item J Antique Hand BellHeavy, cast metal bell with antique design and classical figure handle.

Item K Ceramic PitcherUseful and ornamental generous size pitcher.

Item L Mexican Ceramic JarsA three piece set of two jars and matching cover from Mexico.

Item M Men’s Plush Bathrobe and SlippersLarge size luxury men’s bathrobe and slippers combination by N. A. P. for Brookstone

Item N Boxed Coffee Mug Travel SetOffered by: Duane DraffenMinimum bid: $10

Item O New Cookbooks (2)Offered by: Duane DraffenMinimum bid: $25

Item P Amber and Turquoise NecklaceOffered by: Fylice LarsenMinimum bid: $35Double strand, gold clasp, a $150 value

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