Live Auction Items

•• Enjoy a Tropical Getaway for up to 6 at the Rendezvous by the Sea Villa on St. John Island, US Virgin Islands

This is a beach house at its finest! Enjoy a one-week stay (mutually agreeable date between May and December, excluding Thanksgiving) in a remarkable 3 bedroom, 3½ bathroom villa perched on the water in the Boatman Point neighborhood on the southwest shore of St. John, US Virgin Islands. Private balconies, a screened in porch, pool and magnificent views of the Caribbean make this a dream vacation.

Generously donated by Nancy Louis & John Diehl Value $3,600

See the view and for more information visit www.rendezvousbythesea.com

•• An Evening of Wine Tasting and Hors D'oeuvres

Enjoy an evening of wine tasting and hors d'oeuvres for your party of ten at the Compton Heights home of Mark Spurrier and Karl Koesterer. All wines personally selected for you and your guests have received critical acclaim -95 points and higher. You will also be treated to live performances of classical and light classical piano music by your hosts.
Mutually agreeable weekend date.

Generously donated by Mark Spurrier & Karl Koesterer Value $2,000

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Silent Auction Items

Hockey Overnight Getaway

Enjoy dinner at Harry’s Restaurant ($50 Gift Certificate) before or after taking in the January 21st Blues game against the Buffalo Sabres (2 tickets in lower bowl, right behind goaltender, Section 121). Then spend the night at the Hilton at the Ballpark to complete a relaxing overnight in downtown St. Louis. (overnight stay can be different from hockey date)
Value: $280

California Wine Package

Three bottles premium California white wine from Navarro Winery, a small winery in northern California. Wines include 2007 Cluster Select Riesling, 2009 Estate Gewurztraminer, and 2008 Premier Reserve Chardonnay. Wines not available locally.
Value: $75

Sam Bradford Collectible Rams Helmet

Add to your sports memorabilia with this Autographed Rams Helmet by # 1 NFL Draft Pick and Rams Quarterback Sam Bradford. Statement of Authenticity included.
Value: Ranges from $50 - $100

Elegance for the Ladies

Four handmade custom designed pieces of women’s jewelry, complete set of necklace, bracelet and earrings. Designed and donated by TICOSA, One of A Kind Intuitive Jewelry.
Value: $300

Black & Blue Hockey for the Family or Friends

See the Chicago Blackhawks and St. Louis Blues fight it out with these 4 premium seats in the lower bowl, near center ice for the Saturday, November 8th game. Section 116, Row M Seats 7 – 10
Value: $620

Limited Proof US Silver Dollar

For the coin and/or silver collector, a Louis Braille 2009 Bicentennial US Silver Dollar, 1st US Currency with Braille Honoring 200th Anniversary of his Birth, 90% Silver. With Certificate of Authenticity.
Value: $40

Boutique Wine for You and No One Else

Three Bottles LeCuvier Wine from the central Coast of California, Paso Robles area. This small boutique winery specializes in wines that will age well and does not sell retail locally. Even very limited availability in California, most wines sold through the winery and club members only.
Value: $125 (2 packages)

Stan the Man Forever

Keep memories and achievement alive forever with this signed autographed picture of Stan “the Man” Musial hitting his 3,000 hit against the Chicago Cubs on May 13, 1958. Statement of Authenticity included.
Value: $150

Uncirculated Limited US Silver Dollar

For the coin and/or silver collector, an Uncirculated Louis Braille 2009 Bicentennial US Silver Dollar, 1st US Currency with Braille Honoring 200th Anniversary of his Birth, 90% Silver. With Certificate of Authenticity.
Value: $55

Tasting Wines Tonight and Tomorrow

Enjoy the wines included in the blind tasting in various combinations of 2 bottles up to a full case. 2 white wines, 4 red wines known only after tasting with dinner.
Value: Ranges from $30 to $200

Romantic Wine Package

Enjoy Two Special Etched 40th Anniversary Bottles of LaStoria (Trentadue Winery) 2008 Petit Sirah, Two Hand Frosted and Dragonflies Engraved Wine Glasses and Imported German Chocolate.
Value: $120

Framed Event Wine Posters

Add to your décor with a unique and limited edition matted and framed wine poster from the Guess the Grape event. One each small size poster (18 x 24) and large poster (22 x 28) with event details and braille in print of the wine shown. One each of Merlot (Save the Date Card), Riesling (Invitation) and Zinfandel (Program Book).
Value: Range from $60 - $90

Services for Those Who are Blind or Visually Impaired

For those interested in supporting the Society by donating for specific programs and services, the option will be available for everyone to make a fully tax-deductable donation to a service most meaningful to them:
  • Help a Blind Person Get Around Town Independently
    1 White Cane for an Individual Unable to Afford a Special Folding White Cane Donation Amount 100% Tax-Deductable
    Value: $30
  • Help an Individual with Low Vision Continue to Read and Be Independent
    1 Hand Held Lighted Magnifier for a Client Unable to Afford Needed Devices Donation Amount 100% Tax-Deductable
    Value: $50
  • Help One Blind Child Learn to Get Around Their Home and Community Independently Using a White Cane
    One Orientation & Mobility Lesson to School-Age Students to Learn White Cane Use and Independent Travel Skills Donation 100% Tax-Deductable
    Value: $85
  • Help Blind and Visually Impaired Children Learn Independent Living Skills
    1.5 Hour Small Group Training Class in Eating Skills, Dressing and Self-Care Donation 100% Tax-Deductable
    Value: $125
  • Help a Blind Child Learn to Read
    Three Individual Lessons With A Blind Child to Learn the Alphabet in Order to Learn to Read Donation Amount 100% Tax-Deductable
    Value: $225
  • Provide a Specialized Low Vision Evaluation to Help a Person Best Use Their Remaining Vision
    Low Vision Evaluation and Follow-up by Society’s Low Vision Optometrist and Low Vision Therapist Donation Amount 100% Tax-Deductable
    Value: $350

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