The following will give you a taste of some of the items that will be featured at our auction.  More details and bidding information to come – please check back frequently!

GOLFERS’ DELIGHTS

1) Bermuda Shorts

• If you are looking for a chance to getaway for a few days and leave your stress behind, you will love this trip!  Three nights at the Mid-Ocean Club in Bermuda for four people, including one round of golf at Mid-Ocean, home to the 2007 PGA Grand Slam, the Mid Ocean Club is a private club with a championship 18-hole golf course. Ranked by experts as one of the best courses in the world, and one round of golf at Tucker’s Point.  Golf carts and breakfast included! Donated by John Berger

2) Hole in One

• Now that the weather is warming up, why not enjoy it!  You and two friends can perfect your swing while soaking up the sun at one of New Jersey’s best golf courses at the Hackensack Country Club.  While we hope you will have a below par score, we know you will enjoy an above-par lunch at the Club.  Donated by Robert Williams

3) Tee Time

• Enjoy a round of golf at one of New Jersey’s premier country clubs that prides itself as having an ideal landscape for a golf course.  Bring along two of your golf buddies and come see for yourself!  Donated by Michael McBride

4) Swing in the Sunshine

• Enjoy two unforgettable nights at the Orlando World Center Marriot, featuring all of the comforts and amenities of a deluxe resort.  This package also includes a complimentary round of golf for two, including green cart and rental equipment fees.  The World Center offers an array of fabulous dining options, recreational activities and spa treats – all on site!  And of course, the resort is close to all of the local attractions.  Two-round trip tickets to any of the 48 Continental United States also included in this incredible package!  Donated by the Orlando World Center Marriot and United Airlines

FABULOUS VACATIONS

5) Destination: Vacation!

• You and three (3) guests are welcome to enjoy a one (1) week stay with one of the world’s finest vacation clubs at any of the club’s countless international or domestic resorts.  Whether you prefer land or sea, spa or sport, RCI has it all.  Better yet, there are no blackout dates!  Let your imagination be your guide, and treat yourself this remarkable vacation opportunity.  Please visit www.rci.com for resort-specific details. Donated by the Pomerantz Family

6) Tropical Adventure

• Enjoy a five night stay at the luxurious Four Seasons Resort in lovely Costa Rica.  The resort boasts two unspoiled beaches, an indigenous spa, championship golf and the magic of the tropical dry forest.  See www.vacationwired.com for more information.

7) Soak up the Sun

• Soak up the sun for a week in spectacular St. Maarten, while kicking back in your suite at The Cliff at Cupecoy Beach.  With all of the amenities of a first-class resort, but the comfort and privacy of a luxury condominium, you are guaranteed to enjoy this Caribbean treat!  See www.vacationwired.com for more information.

CALLING ALL SPORTS FANS!

8)  Bronx & Beans

• Everyone knows the greatest rivalry in baseball is between the Yankees and the Red Sox.  Experience the excitement first hand from your field box seat at Fenway Park as you watch the Bo Sox and Bombers battle it out!  After the game, kick back and relax at the Boston Copley Marriot.  This package includes two (2) game tickets and one (1) night stay at the hotel. 

9)  Damn Yankees

• A Yankee fan’s dream come true!  With a remarkable view behind home plate, this “suite” deal allows you and 19 of your closest friends to watch the Bronx Bombers take on the Texas Rangers on June 30, 2008.  Three parking passes plus food beverages are included in this Yankee package of a lifetime!  Donated by The MCJ Amelior Faundation

10) Take Me Out to the Ballgame

• Four box seats to one of the hottest games in town!  Grab three friends, a hot dog and get ready to sing “Take Me Out to the Ball Game” for one of the last games at the infamous Yankee Stadium.  Watch as your hometown Yankees take on the Los Angeles Angels on Friday, August 1, 2008, 7:05.  Better yet, surprise your favorite Yankee fan with a gift they will never forget!  Donated by Peter Salerno, Inc.

11) The “Devil” in You

• If hockey your sport of choice, we have just the idea for you!  Imagine the Devils taking on one of their rivals as you watch from the comforts of a luxury suite at the beautiful new Prudential Center.  The suite seats 16 people and includes access to VIP entrance and 2 VIP parking passes in the private garage, the Luxury Suite “Power Play” Food Package and non-alcoholic beverages.  Donated by Peter Simon

12) Nothin’ But Net

• Looking for something to keep your little basketball star busy this summer?  How about a week at Hoop Heaven.  Your future all-star will learn from some of the best in the business in an air conditioned state-of-the-art facility featuring four full-size hardwood basketball courts.  Please visit www.hoopheaven.com for more information.  Donated by Mitchell Rait

GREAT FOR BROADWAY LOVERS

13)  Ain’t Broadway Grand

• Join Kate Shindle, former Miss America, and the cast of Legally Blonde for a Broadway experience you’ll never forget.  This package includes four (4) tickets to the critically-acclaimed, crowd-pleasing musical and the chance to a get a taste of life behind the scenes of the Great White Way with Ms. Shindle’s personal backstage VIP tour for you and your three (3) guests!  Courtesy of Legally Blonde

14)  Comedy & Tragedy

• Learn the tricks of the stage and develop your performance skills under the direction of Neil Berg and his Broadway Stars at The Broadway Theater Summer Camp.  Session for Grades 7-12 and Junior Theater camp for Grades 3-7.  Donated by Neil Berg and John Asselta

15) S’Wonderful

• Want to throw a party that your guests will never forget?  Broadway superstars Rita Harvey with the brilliant piano accompaniment of Dan Walker will entertain your guests in the privacy of your own home!  Courtesy of Rita Harvey and Dan Walker

16) Name That Tune

• For the music aficionado in your life, consider giving the gift of a lifetime - - FIVE private voice lessons with Ray McLeod, a Broadway star who has also made several prime-time television appearances and is featured on Disney’s most popular soundtracks!  For more than thirty years, McLeod has taught in private studios, public and private schools, and colleges and universities throughout the United States and Europe. His experiences of working with all levels of young people have molded his philosophy of maintaining a high energy, light-hearted yet thoroughly professional and focused approach to teaching. McLeod believes, “If you’re filled with joy and support, it seldom feels like work.” 

17) Broadway in the Garden State

• You don’t have to cross the Hudson River to take in the sights and sounds of one of Broadway’s biggest hits!  Enjoy an evening of great food and fabulous entertainment right here in the Garden State at the beautiful New Jersey Performing Arts Center.  The evening begins with dinner for four at the Theater Square Grill, followed by a show-stopping performance of Movin’ Out which you and three guests will watch from the President’s Box.  The show highlights 24 unforgettable songs by Billy Joel and is distinguished by Twyla Tharp’s Tony award-winning touches as director and choreographer of the show.  Courtesy of New Jersey Performing Arts Center

FOR THE FOODIES

18) Bon Appetit

• Enjoy a memorable meal for four at Latour Restaurant, a French-American grill in Ridgewood, New Jersey, rated as one of New Jersey’s top restaurants by the undisputed Zagat Survey. 

19) Take Two

• For the steak lovers in your life, this package includes dinner at two highly touted steakhouses, Morton’s Steakhouse whose undisputed reputation speaks for itself, and Roots in Summit, NJ, heralded by the New York Times for its superb cuts and divine preparation.  Come experience what the rave reviews are all about!  See www.rootssteakhouse.com and www.mortons.com for more information.  Gift certificates donated by Morton’s and Roots

20) All That Jazz

• For a dinner that is as rich in flavor as it is in ambience, Richie Cecere’s Restaurant and Bar in Montclair fits the bill.  The menu features an eclectic mix of dishes, combining provincial with nouveau and old world care with the best ingredients available.  Visit www.richiececere.com for more information.  Donated by Richie Cecere

LIVE IN LUXURY

21) Treat Yourself

• Now that shorts and sandals are in season, everyone wants to look their best.  Why not treat yourself to a ½ Day of Beauty at the Spa at Short Hills!  The package includes a facial, Swedish massage, lunch, manicure pedicure and use of the Spa’s luxurious pool and Jacuzzi.  As an added bonus, you will also enjoy a complimentary manicure and pedicure at Montclair’s own Nails and Body Works.  Donated by the Spa at Short Hills and Nails and Body Works

22) Shimmer & Shade

• Be the trendsetter in town this summer when you arrive wearing a pair of sleek and stylish Giorgio Armani Sunglasses and Tiffany & Co.’s signature sterling silver heart tag bracelet  Sunglasses donated by Gleek and Howard Opticians and bracelet donated by Tiffany & Co.

23) Timeless Beauty

• Stunning Pearl & Citrine Necklace – picture coming soon! Donated by Valley Jewelers

24) Fabulous Fur

• Summer heat may be around the corner, but it is never too early to start preparing for the cold winter days ahead!  Choose from a selection of extraordinary luxury outerwear courtesy of Schultz Furriers

25)  A Girl’s Best Friend

• Stunning 2 carat diamond earrings set in 18K gold with a remarkable antique style.  Donated by Harkers Jewelry.

If you are unable to attend, but would like to contribute by donating an item for our auction, please contact:

Gina Butler
(973) 286-3400
gbutler@covenanthouse.org