If you are joining us for Appleby College's Gala Auction, A Venetian Ball, on Saturday May 13, here is a taste of some of the exciting live and silent auction items that will be available to bid on:

A Complete Ergonomic Set-up

This multi-part package showcases Humanscale's award-wining ergonomical designs and revolutionary features.

The Humanscale Freedom Task Chair with headrest. This task chair will change the way you sit. Designed to give maximum ergonomic benefit, it has manually adjustable controls and is made of warm rhubarb-coloured fine-grained leather.
The Humanscale L2 Notebook Manager and Keyboard Support. The L2's height-adjustable screen positioning and swivel capability will encourage low-risk body posture. Sitting comfortably isn't something you should have to think about!
Complimentary delivery within the Golden Horseshoe area included.

Estimated value: $3,705
Donated by: Moore Life Products

Explore Hilton Head Island

One-week stay in a beautiful 4,300 sq. ft., four-bedroom house in Sea Pines Resort on Hilton Head Island in South Carolina features:

Five-minute walk to one of the most beautiful beaches in the South;
Large lot with mature trees, a wraparound country porch overlooking the fenced-in pool and spa;
Outdoor kitchen, two-car garage, security system, sound system throughout the main floor and around the pool and porch;
Four adult bikes to enjoy on the miles of bike paths in the area.

Estimated value: $7,050
Donated by: Elaine and Chris Mahoney, Matt Mahoney '95 and Mike Mahoney '97

The Good Grilling Life

The Crown Verity MCB30 stainless steel natural gas barbecue is a home grilling marvel featuring:

64,500 BTUs;
588 square inches of cooking surface;
a roll dome hood, end shelf, bun cover, cleaning brush, apron and a dancing chicken holder.

In addition, enjoy a package of bistecca (three strip steaks and three rib-eye steaks) and a box of 24 burgers from Top Meadow Farms. Wash it all down with two cases of Molson beer. Your home-grilling experience is enhanced with this $30 gift certificate for any barbecue restoration service - cleaning or repair - courtesy of The BBQ Guys Ltd. (Expires September 30, 2006)

Estimated value: $3,250
Donated by: Roslyn and Paul Douglas
Molson Canada
Top Meadow Farms, Clarksburg
The BBQ Guys Ltd., Markham

Leafs Tickets

When they drop the puck, you'll be sitting in some of the best seats in the house. These Toronto Maple Leaf seats are located at the glass in Section 102, Row 5, Seats 1 and 2. Must be arranged for a mutually agreed upon date during the fall of 2006. Go Leafs Go!

Estimated value: $400
Donated by: Debbie and Gordon Shipp

Tennis, Anyone?

The ball is in your court! This package will include:

a full-day weekend use of the Hibberd Tennis Centre at Appleby College;
a barbecue lunch for up to 50 people;
Andrew Sznajder, six-time Canadian National Champion and the top-ranked Canadian tennis player of all time, and Ernesto Ponce, the Mexican Davis Cup Champion, will be present to coach or play for two hours.

If you decide to host a tournament, prizes for the winners will be provided. Date to be mutually agreed upon.

Estimated value: Game, Set, Match
Donated by: Appleby College
Sodexho
Andrew Sznajder and Ernesto Ponce

Take A Bite Out Of The Big Apple

Experience the life of superstars with this trip for four that includes:

air travel in a six-passenger Pilatus PC-12, flying you round-trip from the Burlington or Hamilton Airport;
accommodation at the exclusive Ritz-Carlton Hotel at Central Park;
limousine transport to and from the New Jersey Teterboro airport;

Pre-booking is required. Offer expires December 20, 2006.

Estimated value: Start Spreading the News!
Donated by: Petra and Jonathon Fischer
Mold-Masters Limited, Georgetown
Williams and Agnes Nkemdirim
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Co. L.L.C., U.S.

Wildberries China

Villeroy and Boch presents its 'Wildberries' collection. The pattern features blackberries, daisies and ladybugs in a scatter motif. Included in the set are:

12 each of dinner, salad, and bread and butter plates;
teacups with saucers and rim soups;
a teapot, creamer and sugar bowl;
saladier (open vegetable);
16" oval platter;
cake plate;
six mugs.

Estimated value: $4,475
Donated by: Hilary Maile, Sheila Sarraino and Christine Selim

Beauty Packages

Oakville's Francesco Salon and Spa - $50 gift certificate toward salon or spa services and gift basket. Estimated value: $150. Donated by: Francesco Salon and Spa.
Skinsation Spa, Burlington - gift certificate for a Spa Day Classic (expires December 7, 2006) plus a $50 gift certificate for Pearl Street Cafe. Estimated value: $205. Donated by: Skinsation Spa, Burlington and Pearl Street Cafe, Burlington.
The Elmwood Spa - full-day spa retreat and a three-course lunch in the Terrace restaurant (expires May 2007). Estimated value: $470. Donated by: The Elmwood Spa, Toronto.
The Nouvelle Maria Spa and Salon at Toronto's King Edward Hotel - two-hour spa package. Estimated value: $125. Donated by: A Friend of the Auction
Sherwood Village Spa - includes spa treatment, lunch and a basket of products. Estimated value: $600. Donated by: Sherwood Village Spa, Mississauga.
Spa in the Village Hair Salon - five haircuts by Mario and a basketful of professional Aveda hair and bath products. Estimated value: $625. Donated by: Spa in the Village Hair Salon, Mississauga.
Waterfall Salon & Spa grad package - manicure, pedicure, wash, blow-dry makeup session and a light snack (expires August 2006). Estimated value: $145. Donated by: Waterfall Salon & Spa.
The Sanctuary - $200 gift certificate for use at its Trafalgar Road location, plus The Hair Bible. Estimated value: $275. Donated by: Executive Shred Corporation.
Salon Venere - basketful of spa and beauty products, including a gift certificate (expires June 30, 2007). Estimated value: $360 Donated by: Salon Venere.
Michael's Health & Beauty Spa - collection of spa treatments (expires September 30, 2006). Estimated value: $300. Donated by: Michael's Health & Beauty Spa, Mississauga.

Hockey Memorabilia

Signed hockey jerseys from: Mats Sundin, Tie Domi, Bryan McCabe, Alexander Steen, Matt Stajan, Joe Thornton, Wade Redden, Jason Spezza, Sydney Crosby, Brad Richards, Vincent Lecavalier, Joe Sakic, Rick Nash, Chris Pronger, Todd Bertuzzi, Markus Naslund, Ed Jovanovski and Jarome Iginla.

Signed hockey sticks from: Tie Domi, Mats Sundin, Bryan McCabe, Alexander Ovechkin, Todd Bertuzzi, Markus Naslund and Ed Jovanovski

All the above auction items were generously donated Wendy and Pat Morris.

Golf Experiences

Redtail Golf Club - three golfers will join Appleby parent Peter Ansley for 18 holes of golf, lunch and cocktails. Limousine transportation to and from club included. Estimated value: A Hole-in-One! Donated by: Peter Ansley; Admissions Office, Appleby College and Airlux Limousine.
Golf with Sandra Post - this package for you and up to nine friends includes golf training sessions, 10 visors, lunch at the Belfountain Inn, an afternoon golfing nine or 18 holes at either CalErin Golf Club or Erin Heights, power carts and 10 copies of Sandra's book, Sandra Post and Me. Estimated value: $2,400. Donated by: A Friend of the Auction and Sandra Post Golf School.
Baltusrol Golf Club, Springfield, New Jersey - on a mutually agreeable date, six golfers will board a private plane in Toronto bound for New Jersey for a day of golf with members in two groups of three. (Limousine transportation to and from the airport and golf club included.) Estimated value: $9,500. Donated by: Jackie and Ron Dadd; Neil Jamieson '77 and Nimmi and Terry Papneja.
Brad Richards' Celebrity Golf Tournament - a threesome will participate in the Brad Richards' Celebrity Golf Tournament in Prince Edward Island on July 6, 7 and 8, 2006 at the Dundarave Golf and Country Club. This includes a private pre-tournament dinner. Estimated value: Seeing Stars. Donated by: Brad Richards and Wendy and Pat Morris.
The Hamilton Golf & Country Club - golf and lunch for three with Appleby parent Rui Luis (expires September 30, 2007). Estimated value: $600. Donated by: Rui Luis.
Mississaugua Golf & Country Club - golf and dinner for two or three people with Bill or Bill and Laurie Neweduk on a Saturday or Sunday morning after 11:00 a.m. (expires 2006-07 golf season). Estimated value: $1,700. Donated by: Laurie and Bill Neweduk.
RattleSnake Point Golf Club - gift certificate for you and three guests. Estimated value: $650. Donated by: Ray Colasimone.
St. George's Golf & Country Club - weekday tee-off and lunch for three, to be played with member Walter Schneider during spring or summer 2006. Estimated value: $750. Donated by: Maria and Walter Schneider.
Caledon Country Club - four green fee passes (expires October 31, 2006). Estimated value: $300. Donated by: The Keaveney/McLaughlin Family.
Georgian Bay Club Golf - a round of golf for three, power carts included. Tee times available Monday through Thursday (expires October 31, 2006). Estimated value: $750. Donated by: The Hyma Family.
Homecoming Golf - golf for four, lunch, carts, dinner and prizes at the 2006 Appleby Community Golf Classic on Friday, September 29, 2006. Estimated value: $800. Donated by: Alumni Relations, Appleby College.
Glen Abbey Golf Course - golf for four, electric carts and lunch on the patio are included (expires May 13, 2007). Estimated value: Hole-In-One. Donated by: Brian Kirk, Building and Grounds Department, Appleby College.
Hamilton Golf & Country Club - gift certificate for golf and lunch for three as a guest of Appleby parent Randy Benson. Estimated value: $600. Donated by: Randy Benson.
Bigwin Island Golf Club - gift certificate for a foursome of golf. Ferry service, range and power golf carts are included (expires October 15, 2006). Estimated value: $600 - $840, depending on day used. Donated by: Bigwin Island Golf Club.
Watson's Glen Golf - two golf vouchers, each good for a round of 18 holes, and one dozen Wilson Ultra Mega Distance balls with the Appleby logo. Estimated value: $150. Donated by: Licia and Paolo Maccario and Appleby College.
Hamilton Golf & Country Club - a round of golf for two, including cart. Estimated value: $400. Donated by: Ken Jaques.
Any ClubLink course in the Greater Toronto Area - you and a guest will join Appleby's Headmaster, Guy McLean, and the Chairman of the Board, John See, for a round of golf and lunch. Location and date to be mutually agreed upon during the 2006-07 school year. Estimated value: Long Drives. Donated by: Appleby College.
Mississauga Golf & Country Club - you and two guests golf with Appleby parent Rodney Sim during the 2006 golf season. Includes three green fees, cart rental and dinner. Date and time to be mutually arranged. Estimated value: $800. Donated by: Terry Wells and Rodney Sim.
The Toronto Golf Club - join Appleby parent Michael Judge on a mutually agreed upon Saturday or Sunday for golf and lunch or dinner (expires October 2006). Estimate value: $200. Donated by: Paula and Michael Judge.
Granite Ridge Golf Club - 18 holes of golf and two power carts for you and three guests. Estimated value: $350. Donated by: Granite Ridge Golf Club.
RattleSnake Point Golf Club - round of golf for four with carts. Estimated value: $800. Donated by: RattleSnake Point Golf Club, Milton.
The Glen Abbey Golf Club - Mark and Al Harris invite another father and son or daughter (or even two parents) for 18 holes of golf. Date is to be mutually agreed upon (expires October 15, 2006). Estimated value: $550. Donated by: Mark Harris '04.
Richard Storey, senior teaching professional at Milton's ClubLink Rattlesnake Point Golf Club, is offering a series of five half-hour golf lessons. Estimated value: $300. Donated by: Richard Storey.