2013 Live Auction
1. Riding the Rails in Style
ROUND TRIP VIA RAIL SLEEPER CAR TOUR FOR 2, TORONTO TO VANCOUVER
Canada is big and beautiful. See it up close and in style from the Observation Deck of a Via Rail train as you depart Toronto for Vancouver.
Your excursion on the fabled Canadian Train is a Sleeper Touring Class trip and includes all meals, private double bedroom and washroom and access to the domed Observation Deck. Each leg of your journey, Toronto to Vancouver and return, includes 4 nights for a total of 8 nights on board. Upon booking you may choose one stop each way and you may stay in Vancouver before your return. All stops for are for as long as you wish.
To prepare you for this unique experience you will also receive Valerie Pringle’s four part series, Canada’s Greatest Ride, on DVD where she chronicles this wonderful journey. Please enjoy your bon voyage wine basket.
This is a fantastic trip with spectacular scenery. Songs have been written about this route! Don’t miss out. This is a chance of a lifetime.
Value: $8500
Donated by Robert Badun, Madam Justice Eileen Gillese and Valerie Pringle
2. Hockey Lover’s Dream: Sunbelt meets Leaf Nation
SPEND QUALITY TIME WITH STEVEN STAMKOS
A unique opportunity to spend some time with a young home grown hockey hero. Join Steven Stamkos, the Tampa Bay Lightning Centreman and Alternate Captain next season, 2013-2014, when Tampa Bay is in town to battle the Leafs.
You are invited to watch Steven practice at the 11 a.m. “shoot around” on game day. You will meet him, have a photo taken with him and receive an official NHL jersey signed by Steven. Top off this action packed day with 2 Platinum tickets to the Toronto - Tampa Bay game that evening.
Don’t miss this rare opportunity to hobnob with one of the NHL’s great young talents.
Date to be determined by 2013-2014 NHL schedule
Value: Priceless
Donated by Gluskin and Sheff, the NHL Players’ Association and Steven Stamkos
3. Cocktails and Canadian Art
AN EXCLUSIVE COCKTAIL PARTY FOR 20 LOVERS OF FOOD, WINE, ART AND CONVERSATION
A rare opportunity to enjoy the company of friends, food and wine while exploring the world of Canadian art. You and 19 guests will be treated to mouthwatering hors d’oeuvres paired with fine wines while surrounded by an exquisite contemporary Canadian art collection. The inimitable Elspeth Goad and her Moveable Feast team will cater this magical evening. Perfect for a group of friends or a corporate gathering. Your hosts, Richard and Donna Ivey, will graciously guide you through a private tour of their art collection. The setting is Richard’s beautifully renovated mid-town office which serves as the perfect backdrop for these carefully chosen works. Chat beside the Paterson Ewen and gaze in admiration at the Kim Dorland, just to name a couple of the wonderful artists’ works you will see. Your elegant, fully staffed evening will feature a variety of The Moveable Feast’s signature hors d’oeuvres with an emphasis on Canadian ingredients matched with fine Canadian and continental wines. Includes: Tour of the Ivey’s contemporary Canadian art collection, cocktails and hors d’oeuvres for 20 (appetizer menu is flexible and can be designed to suit your own personal tastes).
Value: Unforgettable
Donated by Richard and Donna Ivey, The Moveable Feast and Chair-man Mills Corp.
2013 Silent Auction
Here are a few teasers for the 2013 Silent Auction (stay tuned for more prizes and details)
*Take a trip for 2 anywhere West Jet flies
*Enjoy an intimate dinner for 6 catered by The Food Dudes in the privacy of your own home
*Spice up your wardrobe this season with a Hermès scarf
*Enjoy 4 platinum seats to a 2013/2014 Leafs game
*Make your wardrobe pop this spring with jewelry by Knar
