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The Auctions

June 8, 2010
LIVE AUCTION

1. Head Down To Hilton Head


Take a 1 week break at Jay and Ellen Rice’s luxurious 2 bedroom condo at the Westin’s Ocean Palms
Resort in Port Royal Plantation, the premier golf & tennis vacation destination in Hilton Head, SC. Just 30
minutes from Savannah airport, every vacation amenity is at your fingertips. Not only can you enjoy 54
holes of golf at a reduced rate of $30 but you have access to 16 tennis courts and the beach. Bid fast, this
is too good to pass up!
Donated by Jay and Ellen Rice
Value: $ 2500
Starting Bid: $ 500
2. All That Glitters
You’re ready for the red carpet, or even local partying, with this GORGEOUS 14K White Gold Journey
Diamond Pendant. .50 TW, GH color, SI clarity with white gold chain.
Donated by Andrea and Jeff Bergman
Value: $ 900
Starting Bid: $ 400
3. Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend
You’ll be thrilled to flash this beautiful past, present and future ring. 1/2ct 14k white diamonds, 3 stones
in a bezel and prong setting.
Donated by Nancy and Ken Fogel
Value: $ 2000
Starting Bid: $ 500
4. Paradise on the Gulf Coast
Spend 6 nights in a 3 bedroom, 2 bath condo right on the beach in Longboat Key, Florida. This eleven-
mile-long barrier island paradise is surrounded by the gorgeous aqua blue waters of the Gulf of Mexico
and serene Sarasota Bay. Your unit (for 4 adults or 2 adults and up to 3 children) has ocean views from
every room! You’ll enjoy access to a pool, tennis courts, and exercise room at the Clubhouse, and
gorgeous sunsets. Activities include fishing, boating, kayaking, snorkeling, shelling, biking, and bird
watching, visiting the Ringling Museum or a wildlife preserve, the Sarasota Symphony, Opera or Ballet.
Not available December 15 – August 15; other dates subject to arrangement.
Donated by Amy and Steve Goldman
Value: $ 3000
Starting Bid: $ 1500
5. You Deserve a Great Vacation!
What an opportunity. Pick one of 4400 destinations from RCI, including Cancun.
Pick Cancun, and you’ll enjoy a one week stay in Cancun, Mexico at the five star Gran Melia
Cancun Resort. Enjoy world class luxury and service in one of the most beautiful beach areas in the world.
Your one bedroom unit will sleep up to 4 adults or 2 adults and 3 children.
Pick the world: Choose to exchange your week from the 4400 RCI time share or hotel resort
options in more than 100 countries, including 1500 properties in the US (200 within driving distance in the
Mid-Atlantic or New England States) and 100 in Europe. Choose from beach, spa or family vacations, ski or
golf resorts, domestic or exotic locales. You may opt for a larger unit, depending on the property available
for the week you chose! No blackout periods or exclusions! Valid for any week (7 nights) subject to RCI
availability. Expires August, 2012.
Donated by Hope and Steve Pomerantz
Value: $ 3000
Starting Bid: $ 500
6. Pinstripe Pride
Have an experience you will never forget watching the 27 time World Champion New York Yankees!
Enjoy 4 Delta Suite seats, Row 13, Seats 12 – 15 to the Friday, July 2 afternoon thriller against the Toronto
Blue Jays at 1:05 pm.
Elevated directly behind home plate, the Delta SKY360° Suite features an exclusive, climate controlled
lounge and a contiguous outdoor patio, and provides breathtaking views of the field. From the moment
you walk through the private entrance of the Delta SKY360° Suite, the amenities will impress your family,
friends and business associates. The suite features cushioned suite seats with teak arms, private
restrooms, a private entrance and elevator, and in-seat wait service. Enjoy preferred parking as well.
Donated by Bederson and Co. (Ed Bond)
Value: $ 1300
Starting Bid: $ 500
7. Yankees Magic
Watch the best team in baseball from the best seats in the house. Enjoy an unbelievable experience as
the Yankees play the Kansas City Royals on Saturday July 24 at 1:05 pm. Revel in four comfortably
cushioned suite seats with teak arms in Legends Suite 23, row 6, seats 5,6,7 and 8. You will be sitting in
the second row from the field, directly over the visitors dugout at the home plate end, and directly
behind the Bloomberg seats!
These seats come with all you can eat food and drink in the private Legends Suite Club as well as in-seat
wait service (food is included). Fabulous amenities include: private restrooms and concierge services,
private entrance, elevator and concourse and access to preferred parking. Exclusive access to the bi-level
Legends Suite Club and two Legends Suite Dugout Lounges helps make the Legends Suite the most
coveted ticket in sports.
Donated by Joan and Howard Gellis
Value: $ 3400
Starting Bid: $ 1000
8. Days of Wine and Roses
Two incredible wines from Antinori Guado al Tasso. The 3 liter 2000 is an extraordinary intense ruby red
in color. It is intensely fruity, finely structured and complex; balanced, with soft tannins and a lingering
finish. The 1.5 liter 2005 is the estate’s flagship wine. The 2005 Guado al Tasso, possesses gorgeous
aromatics and a core of vibrant, dark fruit framed by finessed tannins.
Donated by R&R Marketing
Value: $ 700
Starting Bid: $ 500
9. Wine the Day Away
Add cachet to your collection (or just enjoy something special) when you are the winning bidder for this
12 bottle vertical of wine.
There are 4 bottles each of ’03, ’04, ’05 Sette Ponti Oreno wine. All three vintages of this Super Tuscan
wine are rated 95 points by Wine Spectator. The Wine Spectator reviews says: “Breathtaking. Dense and
powerful…Full-bodied, round and chewy; a massive and exciting wine. Fabulous aromas of ripe
blackberry, cappuccino and toasty oak….super velvety tannins and wonderful balance. Long and gorgeous.
The finish goes on and on.” Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sangiovese; approximately 3,000 cases made.
Donated by Susan and David Wishnow
Value: $ 1,150
Starting Bid: $ 500
10. Entertain in Style!
Swirl, sniff and sip like a pro at this wine tasting party! Led by a trained sommelier, this event offers a
festive, approachable way to taste and compare wines from around the world.
This is a two hour wine party for up to six people and includes six wines, cheeses and crackers, and
customized tasting notes for each guest. Prior to the tasting, your wine concierge will discuss with you the
types and styles of wines you typically enjoy, then create a unique event to please your palate!
Offer valid through September, 2010.
Donated by David Bershad
Value: $ 1,250
Starting Bid: $ 500

SILENT AUCTION

1. S’mores Not Included


Your child will have an incredible summer this year or next when you use this $2000 gift certificate towards
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time at Camp Horizons, one of New Jersey’s premier day camps for children from kindergarten through 9
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grade. Camp Horizons, now in its 36 years, is on the premises of Newark Academy in Livingston. Younger
campers, Kindergarten and First Grade enjoy a traditional program in a small group setting. Your child will
have the added benefit of selecting a few individual activities each day during the last four weeks. Older
campers grades 2-9 create a personalized schedule every 2 weeks from an extensive program of electives.
Campers have an air-conditioned, indoor “state of the art” facility including an art wing, three gyms, weight
room, heated pool, darkroom for photography, music rooms, auditorium, cafeteria, and numerous large
classrooms for the extensive indoor program, and outdoor areas including a football field, nature trail, soccer
fields, 10 tennis courts, a softball diamond, an outdoor track, pilo polo fields, and wide open spaces for just
about everything else!
If you send multiple children, the $2000 credit will apply to each child!!!! 4 week minimum session.
Donated by Camp Horizons
Value: $2,000
Starting Bid: $ 500
2. New York City Extravaganza
Spend a weekend (or a few weekdays) in a one bedroom pied-a-terre apartment close to Lincoln Center.
Make plans for romance, concerts or the ballet, theater, sightseeing, fine dining, museum-hopping and more.
Toast your weekend away with your bottle of Champagne. Date to be arranged by mutual agreement.
Donated by Barbara and David Stoller
Value: $ 600
Starting Bid: $ 250
3. Montauk Couples Retreat
Something to dream about over a long winter. Spend an incredible summer 2011 weekend at the Montauk
home of Sanford and Harriet Lanier. You’ll enjoy “bed and breakfast” accommodations with the Laniers
(lovely, kind, long-time TSTI members) providing breakfast each morning. The home is walking distance to
town and the beach. Enjoy pina coladas on the lovely outdoor deck. “The Last Resort” at the tip of Long
Island, gorgeous Montauk boasts incredible beaches, the oldest lighthouse in NY, and fabulous seafood.
You’re close enough to explore Sag Harbor, catch a short ferry to Shelter Island or the quaint fishing village of
Greenport, or visit wineries on Long Island’s North Fork.
Donated by Sanford and Harriet Lanier
Value: $ 600
Starting Bid: $ 400
4. Tee For Three At Mountain Ridge
Three of you will enjoy 18 holes of golf at one of the best golf clubs in NJ. Designed by Donald J. Ross,
ASGCA, the Mountain Ridge Golf Course features 6,803 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of
71. Built in 1912, this exceptionally scenic course has rolling terrain and most holes are well bunkered.
The course design includes a few dogleg fairways.
Donated by Bryan Bloom, who will accompany the threesome
Value: $ 450
Starting Bid: $ 300
5. Take A Mulligan at Maplewood
A great golf foursome and lunch. Convenient and beautiful, Maplewood Country Club will provide you
with a quick weekend or weekday golf escape. Your spouse won’t even know you’re gone. Of course,
you could ask him/her to join you for golf and the delicious lunch.
Donated by Maplewood Country Club
Value: $ 600
Starting Bid: $ 350
6. Three on the Green at Haworth
Three of you will enjoy a gem of a private course in Bergen County. Designed by Robert Trent Jones, Jr.
ASGCA, Haworth has a slope rating of 124 on bent grass and the longest tees for a par of 72. With on
course refreshments included, and accompanied by an easygoing Haworth member, this is a great chance
to play a terrific course most don’t get a chance to see.
Donated by Randy Karpman
Value: $ 450
Starting Bid: $ 275
7. When you’re a Jet
Be dazzled by the brand-new, state-of-the-art Jet Stadium in the Meadowlands in its inaugural year as you
watch the glory-bound Jets in their quest for a Super Bowl Championship. Enjoy four fabulous Lower
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Sideline seats located in Section 110 in the 16 row to the Sunday October 31, 2010 game at 1:00 pm
against the Green Bay Packers, winner of more league championships than any other team in the NFL!
Parking included. And dream about how great it would be to see Super Bowl 48 there!
Donated by Richard & Linda Ritholtz
Value: $ 560
Starting Bid: $ 400
8. It’s a Dog’s Life
What a fabulous thing for a pet lover! Heidi Sussman, photographer and mixed media artist (and Temple
member) will provide a special Pet Portrait/Painting Package. You’ll start with a photo shoot (up to one
hour) with you and your dog in the great outdoors of the South Mountain Reservation (or the local
outdoor location of your choice). You’ll receive a CD of all digital files taken that day, and a 20” x 24”
painting on canvas of your best friend.
Donated by Heidi Sussman
Value: $ 500
Starting bid: $ 250
9. It’s Fantastic!
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If you’ve never seen The Fantasticks. the longest running musical in the world, now celebrating it’s 50
year, this is the time to go. And if you’ve seen it before, try to remember, and see it again! At the Jerry
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Orbach Theater (doesn’t hearing that just make you nostalgic?) on West 50 Street in NYC. Two front row
tickets for the Wednesday evening performance, August 4, 2010.
Donated by Margie and Brett Harwood
Value: $ 133
Starting Bid: $ 100
10. Be a Sommelier!
Have you always wanted to learn about wine? This is the perfect package for you! The winning bidder will
take a Foundation Level 1 class at Amanti Vino, Montclair, an Approved Program Provider for the Wine &
Spirits Education Trust (WSET). Founded in 1969 to provide high quality education and training in wines
and spirits, WSET has grown into the foremost international body in the field of wines and spirits. In two,
2 ½ hour sessions, you will learn about wine styles, tasting technique, wine and food pairing and wine
etiquette (and taste 6 wines each night). You’ll also be on your way to a great collection (or a great
evening!) with a fabulous bottle of pinot noir (value $75).
Donated by Amanti Vino
Value: $ 365
Starting Bid: $ 250
11. Red red wine
Pour this wine at a special celebration, or gather a group of friends just to taste. This 3 liter Ferrari-Carano
Merlot 2004 is a multidimensional, velvety Merlot with a dark ruby color and complex nose of ripe cherry,
blackberry, and exotic notes of licorice and cedar
Donated by R&R Marketing
Value: $ 250
Starting Bid: $ 175
12. Lazy Weekend At The Hilton
Spend Saturday night at the luxurious Short Hills Hilton. Savor your elegant lazy Sunday at the Terrace at
the Short Hills Hilton. Considered the best brunch around, make this a special date for someone special
since this is brunch for two. Bloody Marys and Mimosas are included.
Donated by Short Hills Hilton
Value: $ 300
Starting Bid: $ 150
13. Got a Teenager?
The college selection process will be a breeze when you have 90 minutes of college preparation services,
provided by Barbara Aueron and TSTI member Elissa Caterfino Mandel of Collegiate Prep. Services might
include essay writing and help with the common application, tips for testing strategies, or guidance in
selection of extracurricular activities.
Donated by Collegiate Prep
Value: $ 450
Starting Bid: $ 150
14. Cooking with class
Celebrate a birthday, dazzle your book club, or astonish your friends as fabulous caterer Sherrie Katz leads
a hands-on cooking class for 6-8 people in your home or hers. Your three course meal may include menu
choices that are Asian, Thai, Vegetarian or Mediterranean, but will always be healthy, sophisticated,
innovative and cooked with flair. Monday – Friday lunch or dinner. Menu to be discussed, ingredients at
your cost.
Donated by Sherrie Chonoles Katz, S&P To Taste
Value: $ 500
Starting Bid: $ 250
15. Hot peppers
Well known artist and TSTI member Judy Targan has graciously donated this wonderful textured print.
Perfect for a kitchen!
Donated by Judy Targan
Value: $ 150
Starting Bid: $ 75
16. Pears in a Bowl
Well known artist and TSTI member Judy Targan has graciously donated this wonderful print. What
fabulous colors!
Donated by Judy Targan
Value: $ 150
Starting Bid: $ 75
17. Art For Art’s Sake
Frame your favorite photo or print with a $100 Gift Certificate to Jerry’s Artist Outlet.
Donated by Allen and Bonnie Shefts
Value: $ 100
Starting Bid: $ 70
18. And the Living is Easy
Lithograph “Summer” by renowned printmaker Will Barnet is a signed artist’s proof for an edition of 250.
Will Barnet is a leading 20th-century New York based artist, best known for figurative paintings enhanced
by abstract arrangements and printmaking. Considered to be one of the master printmakers of the world.
Barnet has been the subject of over eighty solo exhibitions. His works are included in 200 museum
collections, including the Metropolitan, Whitney and Guggenheim Museums.
Donated by Lisa & Rob Ozer
Value: $ 2300
Starting Bid: $ 500
19. Arts & Flavor in South Orange
The arts abound in South Orange at the beautiful SOPAC theatre. Your choice of two rickets to see the
hilarious Carrie Fisher in “Wishful Drinking” (fresh from Broadway) at the Saturday, June 26 matinee at
2 pm or two tickets to a fall performance of “Menopause, The Musical”.
Donated by SOPAC
Value: $ 125
Starting Bid: $ 75
20. Dance to the Music
If you are free this Saturday afternoon (June 12), this is a great opportunity! American Ballet Theater at
the Metropolitan Opera House is always a joyful experience, and this should be a terrific performance.
This All-American Repertory Program includes The Brahms-Haydn Variations with choreography by Twyla
Tharp; Company B sung by the Andrews Sisters with choreography by Paul Taylor, and the delightful Fancy
Free choreographed by Jerome Robbins to music by Leonard Bernstein. Two side tier seats.
Donated by Glenn and Felice Zalk
Value: $ 166
Starting Bid: $ 100
21. Clubs and More
Just about every professional on the major tours carries at least one utility club these days; their
combination of design and technology melds the ease of hitting an iron with the greater distance of a
wood, along with a higher flight and soft landing. Enjoy your TaylorMade FCT Rescue Club (#3, right
handed) with an adjustable head. Your Golf Odyssey gift package includes 4 leather-bound volumes of
The Golf Odyssey Collection, and a one-year subscription to Golf Odyssey.
Donated by Andrea and David Baum
Value: $ 750
Starting Bid: $ 150
22. Knicks Tix!
Cheer New York’s hometown team with 4 box seats to the New York Knicks. Will LeBron be a Knick next
year? We’ll know July 1! Date to be arranged by mutual agreement.
Donated by Tom and Michele Bass
Value: $ 700
Starting Bid: $ 300
23. Yankees against the Red Sox – need we say more?
How excited would you be to watch the best rivalry in baseball as we approach the final week of the
season, when the division championship could well be on the line? Two tickets to see the Yankees play
the Red Sox on Saturday, September 25 down the right field side. Section 410, Row 9. Game time TBD
(Fox Game of the Week).
Donated by Russell and Rachel Kaplan
Value: $ 80 (face value)
Starting Bid: $ 100
24. Much ado about Millburn/Short Hills
Enjoy dinner for two with a $100 gift certificate to Martini Bistro and Lounge, a chic cosmopolitan eatery
with delicious food and divine drinks! The Garage is Millburn’s newest sensation for great burgers, dogs
and shakes ($25 GC). Perfect for lemonade or something stronger, you’ll love this fabulous hand painted
pitcher from Shala, a great gift store. And a little love from some favorite stores of supporters of our STISY
Members at the Short Hills Mall: $25 GC to Sak’s and $50 to William Sonoma.
Donated by Martini Bistro and Lounge, The Garage, Shala, and friends of STISY
Value: $ 300
Starting Bid: $ 150
25. Maplewood Magic
Experience the best of trendy Maplewood. Enjoy a gift certificate to the clothing, accessories and gift
store No. 165 ($25). The Tenth Muse has unique handmade jewelry and functional art by over 200
American artists ($35 gift card). Enjoy renowned tomato soup and sandwiches at Crane’s Cheese Shop
($25), and browse Words, the terrific new bookstore ($20). Trattoria is everyone’s favorite Maplewood
classic Italian ($25 GC). The Park Wood is a fabulous diner: try the moussaka or the honey mustard salad
($25)! A casual wood-fired pizzeria by day, Arturo’s Saturday night tasting menu is a particularly hot ticket
since the “don’t miss” review in February’s Times ($25 GC). Lorena’s French BYO is one of NJ Monthly’s
25 Best Restaurants for 2009 ($25 GC). And look great doing it all with your $50 GC to Anthony Garubo,
good on Anthony Garubo or Christian Paige products.
Donated by No. 165, Crane’s, The Tenth Muse, Words, Trattoria, the Park Wood Diner, Arturo’s, Lorena’s
and Anthony Garubo
Value: $ 255
Starting Bid: $ 175
26. Heaven and Higher
Shopping at Eden is always an event: great food (and Marty the Butcher), fun finds, and running into so
many friends! Enjoy this great gift basket. Above ($50 GC) is a wonderful addition to town: a beautiful
space, terrific bar, wonderful outdoor seating and a great new menu!
Donated by Eden Gourmet and Above
Value: $ 150
Starting bid: $ 75
27. South Orange Spree
Enjoy some of the best in South Orange, with a $25 GC for lunch for two at the newly reopened and lovely
Giorgio’s, a $25 GC to Sparkhouse Kids, a $25 GC to Village Diner (do you know what a “Happy Waitress”
special is?), $35 GC to Coldstone Creamery, $25 to Harusame Japanese.
Donated by Giorgio’s, Sparkhouse Kids, Village Diner, Cold Stone, and Harusame.
Value: $ 135
Starting Bid: $ 75
28. A Plus Parking Spot – Early Service
There will be no more parking wars, long walks or waiting in High Holy Day traffic jams with this A Plus,
Prime Parking Space at TSTI. Reserved just for you, it’s better than the clergy’s spot.
Value: Priceless
Starting Bid: $ 50
29. A Plus Parking Spot – Late Service
A second chance for prime parking (after all – there are two sets of services)! Reserved just for you, so
make a grand entrance!
Value: Priceless
Starting Bid: $ 50
30. Enjoy a Great Meal
Use this Knowles Restaurant gift card to enjoy the Lobster Buffet at The Manor, romantic fine dining with
panoramic view of the New York City skyline at Highlawn Pavilion, or the classic elegance of the
restaurant at the acclaimed Ram’s Head Inn.
Donated by Lisa and Rob Ozer
Value: $ 175
Starting bid: $ 100
31. Sparkle Plenty
This dramatic lariat in a "fire and embers" color combination is worked in St. Petersburg chain with
clusters of Swarovski crystals accenting the ends of the lariat. Designed and crafted by Sunny Seglin of
Green Eye Jewels, it’s sure to look fabulous on you!
Donated by Sunny Seglin
Value: $275
Starting Bid: $150
32. Still Sparkling
This fabulous flip lariat, in blue-toned Swarovski crystal and Czech beads, is worked on silk cord . It’s
perfect for summer wear, casual or dressy. Designed and crafted by Sunny Seglin of Green Eye Jewels, it’s
sure to become a personal favorite of yours.
Donated by Sunny Seglin
Value: $ 75
Starting Bid: $ 50
33. Wonder of West Orange
Enjoy some of the best West Orange has to offer: a $25 gift certificate to CBL, voted the best
gift shop in NJ by NJ Monthly, $25 to Sweet Basil’s Café & Grill, for creative, well-prepared
New American dishes including an “outstanding” breakfast, $10 GC for Fortissimo Pizza and $30 for Mark
& Julie’s Homemade Ice Cream next door, two $10 gift certificates to Reuben’s Glatt Spot, and a $40 GC
to Quincy’s Place. Plus “free bagel’ coupons for the Bagel Box! Then work it all off with three free weeks
of unlimited yoga classes (a $130 value) at The Yoga Center on Eagle Rock Avenue, a work out rather than
meditative yoga center.
Donated by CBL, Sweet Basil’s, Fortissimo, Mark & Julie’s, Quincy’s Place, Bagel Box, and The
Yoga Center.
Value: $ 280
Starting Bid: $ 100
34. Living Large in Livingston
Get glammed up with a blow-out from Salon Benedetto, enjoy the popcorn bowl from The Grey Dove,
and then go shopping with your $50 gift certificate to women’s clothing retailer Chari Amster and your
$100 gift certificate to Celeste Jewelers.
Donated by Salon Benedetto, The Grey Dove, Chari Amster and Celeste Jewelers.
Value: $ 230
Starting Bid: $ 100
35. Dining Delights
Eat your way around the area! $30 gift certificate to Chili Willies, Boonton. $50 to Nana’s in Livingston,
home of everyone’s favorite tuna salad and so much more. The new Highland Place in Maplewood is
getting great local press for live music, a great bar and steaks and chops grilled on a maple-wood burning
grill, seafood and some pasta dishes ($35 GC). Enjoy the high-energy ambiance and delicious food of
Eccola Italian Bistro, Parsippany (Saturday night excluded)($25 GC). Tinga is everyone’s favorite tacqueria
($25 GC).
Donated by Chii Willi’s, Highland Place, Nana’s, Eccola Italian Bistro, and Tinga.
Value: $ 165
Starting Bid: $ 85
36. Adornments
This long (64”) gold filled cable chain necklace with 4mm iolite rondelles is very versatile and can
be worn long or wrapped at least three times around.
Donated by Alison Oxman
Value $ 130
Starting Bid: $ 75
37. Wrap around
This charming bracelet accented with .25 CT diamonds will look lovely on you or a special someone.
Donated by Andrea and Jeff Bergman, friends of STISY
Value $ 495
Starting Bid: $ 150
38. You look Marvelous!
Anne Sussman, premier Chanel and Lancome make-up artist, will do a one hour makeup lesson or
application for your special event. Anne is a licensed cosmetologist and esthetician with 25 years
experience.
Donated by Anne Sussman
Value: $ 100
Starting Bid: $ 75
39. Great skincare never felt so good
Elena Rubin is a boutique skincare services and products practice located in the heart of SoHo dedicated
to providing a customized, personalized approach to facials. You will glow after two of their signature
facials. Enjoy them separately, or schedule with friends and lunch and glow after!
Donated by Elena Rubin Salon
Value $ 360
Starting Bid: $ 180
40. The Knicks Once More
We have four more box seats to a different game of the NY Knicks. If LeBron is a Knick, you should go to
Carnegie Deli first for his eponymous sandwich: The LeBron MVP is pastrami, corned beef, brisket, and
turkey with American cheese, plus lettuce, tomato, and mustard on rye. Date to be arranged by mutual
agreement.
Donated by Tom and Michele Bass
Value: $ 700
Starting Bid: $ 300
41. POUF the Magic Dragon
This fabulous gold ottoman will be the perfect addition to any room, whether modern, transitional or
traditional. Don’t you love Cindy Potters’ fabulous Baker Street store?
Donated by Shed, The Eclectic Home
Value: $ 240
Starting Bid: $ 100
42. Beware of Papparazzi!
Chunky glass jewelry by Stella & Dot, the hot jewelry company whose merchandise was recently seen in
“O” and “In Style” and is worn by celebrities galore! This chic silver-plated vintage textured chain b
becomes elegantly sophisticated with hand-cut glass chandelier stones. 17" length with 2" extender.
Donated by Gina Rho-Smith
Value: $ 150
Starting Bid: $ 75
43. Under the Sea
Have you always wanted to learn to underwater dive? Now is the perfect chance. Redeem this prize for a
scuba diving or snorkeling mask. Then use this prize to bring down the cost of your Open Water Diver
Certification classes (a series of 4) to half price (thus now only $137).
Donated by Underwater Adventures Dive Center, Short Hills
Value: $ 200
Starting Bid: $ 75
44. Parking Solved!
Enjoy easy parking for the entire 2010-2011 season for the NJ Devils with your season parking pass for
the Welcome Parking Garage, 1160 Raymond Ave, Newark.
Donated by Margie and Brett Harwood
Value: $ 660
Starting Bid: $ 150
45. So Easy to Park!
Enjoy easy parking for the entire 2010-2011 season for the NJ Nets with your season parking pass for the
Welcome Parking Garage, 1160 Raymond Ave, Newark.
Donated by Margie and Brett Harwood
Value: $ 660
Starting Bid: $ 150
46. Be Your True Self
Have you tried it yet? Great for all ages, yoga helps relieve stress, improves flexibility, betters
concentration, improves posture and centers you. This package from Yogadesha in Montclair, includes
three yoga classes, 2 yoga tee shirts, a great water bottle and a yoga mat! Yogasheda offers many
different types of classes; it’s founder is especially known for being able to work with many people who
want to learn about yoga, but are not quite sure if yoga will work for them.
Donated by Yogasheda
Value: $ 140
Starting Bid: $ 75
47. Feel Real Loose Like a Long Neck goose
Giraffes are fascinating creatures. Gaze on them if you win this terrific large framed poster of South
Africa.
Donated by The Great Frame Up
Value: $ 50
Starting bid: $ 40
48. You’ve been framed!
So many great art pieces to choose from today. We’ll get you started framing one of them to fit your
décor with this $50 gift certificate from The Great Frame Up, Livingston.
Donated by The Great Frame Up
Value: $ 50
Starting bid: $ 40
49. Long Day? Sit back and relax!
Five yoga sessions at South Mountain Yoga. Anusara-style hatha yoga is an exceptionally therapeutic,
sophisticated, and athletic practice that cultivates confidence and joy. NJ Monthly said “The vibes at
South Mountain are astoundingly positive, and students who drop by for any of the 21 classes a week are
quickly absorbed into the familial atmosphere”. And on another day, let someone else help you relax with
a massage by Paul Midura
Donated by South Mountain Yoga and Paul Midura, West Orange.
Value: $ 165
Starting Bid : $ 100
50. Montclair Moments
Spend a lovely day (or two) in Montclair. Start with a manicure and pedicure from Nails and Body
Works. Then a little shopping with your $50 gift card for stationery, invitations and accessories at
Noteworthy, and your $ 50 gift card for the awesome boutique Dem 2 Hands. Finally, step off the face of
the earth and into your own little piece of heaven at La Belle Vie Salon and Spa, a celestially inspired
sanctuary, for a facial.
Donated by Nails and Body Works, Noteworthy, Dem 2 Hands, and La Belle Vie
Value: $ 230
Starting Bid: $ 120
51. Living it up in Livingston
First, a new look for you with highlights and a haircut from the creative professionals at Antonio’s Salon
and Spa. Then head to Nana’s for lunch ($25 GC). Finally, a little shopping for the best in men’s clothing
at Sam’s, where everyone “in the know” shops ($100 GC).
Donated by Antonio’s, Nana’s and Sam’s
Value: $ 260
Starting Bid: $ 125
52. Pretty as a Picture
Time for great family photos. Enjoy a family photo session and have your choice of either an 11” X 14”
photo or two 8” X 10” photos. As a bonus, you get 20% off any other pictures you choose to order from
that session, and a 10% discount on any future work (including b’nai mitzvot).
Donated by Zacker Images
Value: $ 350+
Starting Bid: $ 125
53. Are You an American Idol?
Here’s your chance to cut your very own CD. During a 3 hour block of evening studio time at Sound
Imagination in Springfield, Ed Kessel will help you produce professional recordings of your favorite
songs. A great opportunity (and fabulous gift) for teenagers who want to produce a demo, for
instrumentalists to preserve their sound, for dads who have always dreamed of being Bruce
Springsteen, or for your group of friends who just want to have fun!
Donated by Ed Kessel
Value: $ 300
Starting Bid: $ 100
54. Time to Redecorate
Get ready to change your home with a home color consultation for one room plus a personalized custom
home color palette. Karen Wolf holds a Parson’s Interior Design Certification, a Color Certification through
industry leader JoAnne Lenart-Weary, and an ASP Master Home Staging Certification.
Donated by Karen Wolf, B’tween Spaces
Value: $ 250
Starting Bid: $ 75
55. Movie Magic
Preserve your memories. Convert 4 VHS tapes (remember those?) into DVDs.
Donated by Millburn/Livingston Camera
Value: $ 120
Starting Bid: $ 75
56. Celebrate!
Start the day by sending your special someone spectacular flowers with your $50 Jerry Rose gift
certificate. Then celebrate in style as you savor the ripe flavors of Verjus, whose French eclectic food is
consistently named among the best in NJ!
Donated by Jerry Rose and Verjus
Value: $ 150
Starting Bid: $ 100
57. You’ve Gotta Have Heart
Pure love: sterling silver, 24K gold and diamond heart necklace.
Donated by Nancy and Ken Fogel, in honor of STISY
Value: $ 440
Starting bid: $ 100
58. Baubles, Bangles and Beads
So many presents to buy this time of year. Wow them with something special with a $250 Walter Bauman
gift certificate. If it’s jewelry, you might present it in this jewelry box – or keep that just for yourself!
Donated by Walter Bauman Jewelers
Value: $ 250
Starting Bid: $ 100
59. And the Dish Ran Away...
TSTI’s Women’s Connection has graciously donated a certificate good for 50% off the value of dish rental
for the winner of this prize. Perfect for a special celebration at TSTI! Jazz it up with this certificate for
décor from Party Artistry and up to $200 of rentals from Almar. Use these separately, or in combination
(maybe for a very special Friday night dinner before a B’nai Mitzvah).
Donated by: TSTI Women’s Connection, Party Artistry and Almar
Value: Priceless
Starting Bid: $ 150
60. Sensational stuff!
Give your home a wonderful new look. Gail Roth and Ellen Tamaroff of Sensational Settings will provide a
two hour makeover to transform any room using your personal furnishing and accessories, or two
hours of staging to make your home look fabulous before you put it on the market.
Donated by Sensational Settings
Value: $ 200
Starting bid: $ 100
61. You Light Up My Life
Extend the beauty of nature into the nighttime and enhance your environment and property. This gift
certificate from Light Up the Night, Ltd. is worth $3000 (!!!) towards the cost of outdoor landscape
lighting. No minimum purchase required.
Donated by Light Up the Night, Ltd
Value: $ 3000
Starting bid: $ 200
62. Just the Right Touch
How’s this for pampering: two home visit massage sessions with Caleb Edmond, certified licensed
massage therapist. Elana Cohen raves about his services and says he is not only a terrific masseuse but “a
cartoonist, husband, father of two little girls and an all around great guy”.
Donated by Caleb Edmond
Value: $ 200
Starting bid: $ 100
63. No Pain, No Gain
Summer is almost here and it’s not too late to start your exercise regime; an assessment and two hours
of personal training with Monique Lurie should start you on the right path. After that, you just may
need the chiropractor. Dr. Bill Nadelberg of Community Chiropractic Center in West Orange is one of the
best. Try him and you’ll be hooked. (3 chiropractic sessions and assessment).
Donated by Monique Lurie and Dr. Bill Nadelberg
Value: $ 350
Starting Bid: $ 100
64. Beautiful Millville
Framed encaustic mixed media postcard piece in a glass and oak frame by local artist and TSTI member
Lisa Pressman. Her work “explores issues of knowledge, experience, memory, and identity. I am
interested in the spaces and places between the cracks of what I know—the areas tenuously marked by
indeterminate boundaries”.
Donated by Lisa Pressman
Value: $ 250
Starting bid: $ 125
65. Step Up Your Game!
It’s a deucy of a package. Not only will you enjoy two playing lessons from USPTA certified professional
Bob Epstein, but you’ll play even better with your new Prince EXO3 racquet from High Country Sports.
Donated by High Country Sports and Bob Epstein
Value: $ 220
Starting Bid: $ 100
66. It’s a Jungle Out There
Go green! Interior plantscaper Jane Brick will do a personal plant consultation in your home, and clean
up, prune, trim, clean foliage and treat your plants for infestation. After your consultation, Jane will bring
in new plants repotted in containers you choose (you pay the cost of plants and containers) to make your
home more ecologically inviting.
Donated by Jane Brick
Value: $ 225
Starting Bid: $ 100
67. Cooking with Guy
Your food is sure to be full of personality with help from Food Network dynamo Guy Fieri. These two
knives are ergonomically designed and made of high carbon stainless steel. Two cookbooks/travelogs
from the restaurant owner and professional chef will inspire you in the kitchen while keeping you
entertained!
Donated by Rebecca Brooks
Value: $ 150
Starting Bid: $ 75
68. Sam was right.
You can find it all at WalMart. $150 WalMart gift card.
Donated by A TSTI friend
Value: $ 150
Starting bid: $ 75
69. Pampering plus!
Decisions, decisions, Should I use this $100 gift card towards a massage? Pedicure? New cut? And you’ll
love these handmade soaps.
Donated by Palm Salon, Springfield, and a friend of STISY
Value: $ 125
Starting bid: $ 50
70. And the Torah Danced
Framed mixed media collage by local artist and TSTI member Janet Walentiny. Janet’s subtle use of color,
invocation of sculptural elements, Hebrew details and human photographs invites you to explore the
canvas.
Donated by Janet Walentiny
Value: $ 250
Starting Bid: $ 125
71. No More Dick and Jane
Your child’s reading will improve dramatically after spending time with reading specialist and special
education supervisor Alice Forman. Ten hours of tutoring.
Donated by Alice Forman
Value: $ 600
Starting bid: $ 300
72. You clean up nice!
Gift certificate to Gleason Cleaners
Donated by Gleason Cleaners
Value: $ 50
Starting Bid: $ 30
73. Sew Easy
How great is this: a sewing basket filled with everything you could possibly need!
Donated by Alan and Anita Sorrel
Value: $ 125
Starting Bid: $ 75
74. And in the clean-up spot
Gift certificate to Gleason Cleaners
Donated by Gleason Cleaners
Value: $ 50
Starting Bid: $ 30

RAFFLE ITEMS
1. You Clean-up Good!
Clean-up the stains at Econowash Laundry service.
Donated by Jimmy Mason
Value: $ 50
2. Charlie says....
Nana’s tuna. Need we say more? $25 gift certificate.
Donated by Nana’s
Value: $ 25
3. Smile!
Oral-B Triumph Professional Care 9930 with Wireless Smart Guide. This advanced system will guide you
to extraordinary cleaning and superior gum health. Displays “while you brush feedback” for optimal
brushing habits!
Donated by Lisa and Rob Ozer
Value: $ 130
4. So Hip!
Vera Bradley bags are always in style!
Donated by Molly, Too
Value: $ 52
5. Hey Good Looking
Enjoy these fabulous salon hair care products.
Donated by Halo Salon and Spa, Westfield
Value: $ 100
6. Go Greased Lightening
Lube and oil filter
Donated by Carnevale’s Gulf Service Center, Livingston
Value: $ 45
7. Toro, Toro, Toro
Satisfy your sushi craving with the $25 gift certificate to Harusame.
Donated by Harusame
Value: $25
8. Critical Acclaim
Summer is the perfect time to enjoy these six passes to Clearview Cinemas. “Twilight” is coming.
Donated by Clearview Cinema
Value: $ 60
9. Prime High Holiday Parking – Early Service
There will be no more parking wars, long walks or waiting in High Holy Day traffic jams with this A Plus,
Prime Parking Space at TSTI. Reserved just for you, it’s better than the clergy’s spot.
Donated by TSTI
Value: Priceless
10. Prime High Holiday Parking – Late Service
A second chance for prime parking (after all – there are two sets of services)! Reserved just for you, so
make a grand entrance!
Donated by TSTI
Value: Priceless
11. Tempting Home Baked Treats
Dessert will be scrumptious (and easy!) when you serve this fabulous Mikasa tray of more than 108
home baked goodies. Delectables include mini cupcakes, meringue chocolate chip cookies, chocolate
cream cheese brownies, Nutella pinwheel cookies, chocolate peanut butter cookies and chocolate
covered pretzels. This is the prize we all covet!!!
Freshly baked by Alyssa Baum
Value: Priceless
12. You’re So Chic
This pecan-colored multi-compartment woman's shoulder bag is handcrafted by D’Onofrio Leather
Designs.
Donated by Janet Perlman
Value: $ 200
13. Let’s Talk
Talk it out with licensed therapist Susan Siegeltuch. 1 hour session of individual or couples counseling.
Donated by Susan Siegeltuch
Value: $ 175
14. Let’s Talk More
Talk it out with licensed therapist Susan Siegeltuch. 1 hour session of parent/child counseling.
Donated by Susan Siegeltuch
Value: $ 175
15. Sweet Treats
Signed cookbook “Great Cookies: Secrets to Sensational Sweets” by Carole Walter, award winning
cookbook author and master baker, has more than 200 recipes and 150 mouth watering photos.
Donated with love by a friend of STISY
Value: $ 35
16. Hair today...
Get dolled up with a blowout at Americana Salon & Spa in Roseland.
Donated by Americana Salon & Spa
Value: $ 35
17. Bold Summer Chic!
You’ll be so chic this summer sporting the gold and coral Egyptian-styled cuff.
Donated by Sherrie Binder, Impulse Jewelry
Value: $ 45
18. Romance for Men
Father’s Day is coming up soon. With this gift, you or your guy can smell as good as Ralph Lauren looks!
Donated by a TSTI friend
Value: $50
19. Massage Me
Relax with a massage by Paul Midura
Donated by Paul Midura
Value: $ 75
20. Baby, Baby
Pamper your baby (or child) with a $10 Babyland GC, a $25 GC to Suki’s Children’s Boutique, and an $18
GC to Just a Dream.
Donated by Babyland and Suki’s, both of Millburn and Just a Dream, West Orange
Value: $ 53
21. All glammed up
Haircut and manicure from La Salon and Spa.
Donated by La Salon and Spa, Millburn
Value: $ 57
22. Shuffle off to...
IPod shuffle
Donated by a TSTI friend
Value: $ 60
23. Put on a Happy Face
Try a new look with a complimentary make-over at Let’s Make-Up.
Donated by Let’s Make-Up.
Value: $ 50
24. Not Just Another Pretty Face-
Try a new look with a complimentary make-over at Let’s Make-Up.
Donated by Let’s Make-Up.
Value: $ 50
25. That’s the address!
A gift certificate to a great Maplewood clothing and gift store.
Donated by No. 165
Value: $25
26. Yum!
100% of Urbanspoon reviewers love Petit & Dulce, Boonton. See if you agree while enjoying this cookie
basket.
Donated by Petit & Dulce
Value: Delicious!
27. Bala High
Baristanet raves about the Zen-like oasis at Bala, a skin care salon with Soho ambiance and luscious
smelling products!
Find out for yourself with this $50 gift certificate.
Donated by Bala Natural Skincare, Montclair
Value: $50
28. Dog Days
Man’s best friend deserves a great haircut, too. $25 gift certificate.
Donated by Best Friends Grooming, Boonton
Value: $25
29. Luxury at Lotus
You’ll find classically stylish women's clothing and handpicked lines at the Lotus Boutique on Boonton’s
bustling Main Street. $30 GC.
Donated by Lotus Boutique
Value: $30
30. If I forget thee...
Signed silk screen “United Jerusalem” by Israeli artist Bracha Brym-Lavee.
Donated by Vicki Arlein
Value: $25
31. Five Minutes to Fitness
One health coaching session with Peter K, and core exercise program fitness DVD, a Core Energy Program
nutrition book, resistance bands and a carry bag. Check out his inspirational website peterkfitness.com!
Donated by Peter K.
Value: $150
32. What a Life!
Enjoy a one month membership to LifeTime Athletic, the hot fitness and lifestyle club. With pilates and
yoga classes; more than 4oo pieces of cardio, resistance and free-weight training equipment ; designated
cycling area with multiple video screen; indoor lap and leisure pools; outdoor pool, sauna and whirlpools;
a climbing wall; spa and café; gym for basketball, volleyball and squash; and a children’s center, a day
there is like a mini-vacation!
Donated by LifeTime Athletic, Florham Park
Value: $ 100
33. Your Home Is Your Castle
Display your favorite photo in this wood and canvas frame. This rose scented candle will make your home
smell delish!
Donated by Perch Home, Maplewood and a TSTI friend
Value: $ 50
34. Start your healthy lifestyle
Map out your fitness plan with a one month membership to Motion Fitness. Use this t-shirt and gym tote
there, too!
Donated by Motion Fitness, Millburn
Value: $ 100
35. For the Little One
New parents will love these new parents gifts, and the $20 gift card will let them (or you) pick out
something extra for that special newbie.
Donated by Little One and Co., Maplewood.
Value: $ 45
36. It Takes a Village
Village Belle has an eclectic mix of contemporary fashions for women and girls. Enjoy this tote and stroll
the premises to use your $20 gift card.
Donated by Village Belle
Value: $ 59
37. Downward Facing Dog
Five classes at Baker Street Yoga on Maplewood, a heated, all levels vinyasa yoga studio. Vinyasa or “flow
yoga” is a highly creative and powerful style of yoga designed to build strength and flexibility while
cultivating balance and overall wellbeing. The steady timing and awareness of the in-breath and out-
breathe enable the body to flow gracefully from one posture to the next.
Donated by Baker Street Yoga
Value: $ 90
38. The Gossip is Divine!
And the services are, too. You’ll see everyone you know from TSTI when getting your manicure and
pedicure at Kim’s Nails.
Donated by Kim’s Nails, Maplewood
Value: $ 33
39. Oh how we danced....
Anniversary coming? Here’s a great gift idea: paint a personalized set of champagne flutes. The
bubbly’s0 on us!
Donated by Jerry’s Artists Outlet and a TSTI friend
Value: $ 50
40. Tea for Two
For the artist in you: who wouldn’t like to own a handpainted teapot?
Donated by Jerry’s Artists Outlet
Value: $ 30
41. You deserve some pampering
Summer’s almost here. Time for a manicure & pedicure.
Donated by Bijou Nail & Skin Care, Millburn
Value: $35
42. Material Girl
This fabulous Madonna photo, part of the Backstage Legends Historical Series by Rich Zimmerman, is
sure to be a big hit with any Material Girl fan.
Donated by Rita and Dennis Marshall
Value: Always in Vogue
43. Baby, Baby
This basket of baby toys and supplies is perfect for the little one in your life, or a great shower gift for the
baby-to-be!
Donated with love by friends of STISY
Value: Priceless
44. For the kids or grandkids
Great toys from Scrivener’s: Fizzy, Foamy Science and magnetic, pull apart Word World, frame and kids
books.
Donated by Scrivener’s
Value: $ 40
45. A Gift- and a Place to Put It!
Use your $25 Walter Bauman gift card towards a little something you can store in this jewelry box.
Donated by Walter Bauman and friends of STISY
Value: $ 75
46. A Classic
This Lenox vase will never go out of style.
Donated by a TSTI friend
Value: $ 50
47. Whistle while you work
You’ll sing as you use this lovely tea kettle from Kitchen a la Mode, the wonderful South Orange shop that
New Jersey Monthly voted Best NJ kitchenware store in 2010!
Donated by Kitchen a la Mode
Value: $ 50
48. All I Want is Having You And...
Apple doesn’t have the whole music market cornered. Enjoy this MP3 player.
Donated by a TSTI friend
Value: $ 60

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