1. food and drink
2. desserts and baking

Thirty-Sixth Annual
Service Auction
November 15, 2014
First Unitarian Church
South Bend Indiana
There’s No Place Like Home
Thirty-Sixth Annual Service Auction
Payment for all purchases must be made the night of the auction.
Calendar of Events 2014-2015
NOVEMBER 2014
Sat 22 Veg. Comfort Food Dinner
Item #
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DECEMBER
Fri 12 Carols with Carlton
41, 42
JANUARY 2015
Sat 10 Warm Winter Brunch
Sun 11 High Tea Part 1
Sat 17 Italian Dinner
Sat 24 Sunset over South Bend
Sun 25 Bleak Midwinter Music Potluck
Sat 31 Scrapbook Marathon
6
70
33
24
10
54
FEBRUARY
Sun 1 The Meaning of Your Life
Sat
7 Dinner and a Flick
Fri 13 Fright Night
Sat 14 Valentine’s Dinner Dance
Sat 21 Mardi Gras Dinner
Sat 28 Lobster Bisque Dinner
Sat 28 Trivia Night
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37
55
1
50
38
17
MARCH
Sun 1
Sat
7
Fri 13
Sun 15
Sun 15
Sat 21
Sun 22
Sun 22
Sat 28
32
46
61
71
29
52
34
28
18
Dinner & a Foreign Comedy
Ghetto Gourmet
Euchre Party
High Tea Part 2
Irish Dinner
R Bistro Dinner
Soup Kitchen Sunday
Wellness Seminar
Fireside Tunes & Treats
APRIL
Sun 12
Sun 12
Sat 18
Tea, Dinner & Chick Flick
Qigong (and Sun, 26)
Dinner at Downton Abbey
49
67
20
MAY
Sat
2
Sat
2
Wildflower Walk
Derby Day Party
48
65
MAY continued
Item #
Sat 16 NNW Progressive Dinner
16
Sat 16 Hoop Fitness Jam
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Sat 16 Chinese Dinner and Mah Jongg
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Sun 17 Dinner on the Deck
35
Sat 23 Massage workshop
69
Sun 24 Irish Breakfast
25
Sat 30 Kensington Garden Supper
60
JUNE
Sat
Sun
Sun
Sat
Sat
Fri
Sat
Sat
Sat
6
7
7
13
13
19
20
27
27
Bird Walk at Potato Creek
Ice Cream Social
Croquet and Croissants
Mystery Tour
Veg Around the World
Ladies Chocolate Cruise
Sound of Music Sing-Along
Bike Ride, South Bend to Niles
Middle East Cooking Class)
40
3
19
21
68
59
12
7
27
JULY
Sat
Sun
Sat
Fri
Sat
11
12
18
24
25
Bike Ride to Warren Dunes
Picnic at St. Pat’s
Beach Party
Vegan Dinner
Sat. Eve Dinner, Mrs. Bentley’s
15
13
56
58
39
Progressive Dinner Goes East
Margarita Party
Your Life Story plus Desserts
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51
14
AUGUST
Sat
1
Sat
8
Fri 21
SEPTEMBER
Sat 12 Greek Feast
Sat 19 Brunch on the Bridge
8
22
OCTOBER
Sat
3 Egyptian Dinner
Fri 16 Fall Vegan Comfort Dinner
Sun 25 Harvest Moon Feast
5
9
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The Auction
For over a quarter of a century, the Annual Service Auction has been a major source of
funds for First Unitarian Church. Just as importantly, it has provided one of our biggest
community-building opportunities. We connect throughout the subsequent year in ways,
too numerous to mention, that serve as personal and collective tonics for the body, mind and
soul. We also make very merry at the auction event itself.
Enjoy your evening!
Bid early and bid often!
All proceeds go directly to the operating budget of the church.
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1 Valentine’s Day Dinner Dance. Celebrate with your special someone over an
elegant 3-course meal. Then, let loose on our Great Hall dance floor to music of
your choice. (You supply the CDs, we’ll play ‘em!) And, for the truly adventurous –
a dance contest!! Hosted by Barb Carmichael, Mary Hagen, Kathy Platt and Jim
Ward. Saturday, February 14.
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$20
2 Vegetarian Comfort Food Dinner. Before the stress of the holidays, take time to
relax. Be comforted with mulled wine, tomato basil soup, mac & cheese, hot biscuits
with Jim’s honey, apple pie, chocolate and more around a table of friends. At
Sharon Kniss’ with Kathy Platt. Saturday, November 22.
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$15
3 Ice Cream Social. Cool off this summer with friends at First U and build your own
ice cream sundae: an All-American summertime treat. We will provided the ice
cream and toppings, you provide the good company and great conversation.
Members and friends only, please. Heather Eschbach & Antonette Needham.
Sunday, June 7, 3-5pm.
Sign-up for this item at the Silent Auction tables. Please don’t miss it!
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$5 adult
$3 child
4 Hilton Garden Inn & Bistro 933. Take a break from home or put up those out of
town visitors for a night at the Inn. Certificate for one night at the Inn plus breakfast
for two at Bixtro 933. Reservation required. Must be used by December 31, 2015.
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$75
5 Eclectic Egyptian Dinner. Cleopatra descended from a Greek family, ruled Egypt,
and consorted with Romans. Enjoy a mostly Egyptian dinner with both a vegan and
a meaty entre and other delicious Mediterranean dishes. Consider Cleopatra’s
cultural mix in dressing for this event. Kay Azar and Mary Alice Hardy. Sat., Oct. 3.
8
$20
6 Warm Winter Brunch. Kick back and relax after the rigors and demands of the
holidays! Vegetarian Fare – soup, frittata, salad, fresh bread and dessert at Kathy’s
house. Less than a foot of snow on the ground and it’s a go! Fern Hamlin & Kathy
Vetter. Saturday, January 10.
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7 Bike Ride from South Bend to Niles. To help you warm-up for the Lake Michigan
Bike Ride, this year we will have a ride from our church to the Robinson-Gress
home in Niles. We also welcome bikers who would like to enjoy a shorter ride. For
much of this ride, we will follow the Indiana Michigan River Valley Trail. We will
have a refreshment stop on the Darden Street Bridge and a light lunch at the end of
the ride. Joseph Gress and Ron Robinson. Saturday, June 27 (Rain Date June 28).
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$20
8 Greek Feast – Oopa! We can’t take you to the Greek Isles, but we can take you on
a boat ride on a secluded lake, with ouzo or wine! Still developing the menu, but it
will include lots of great cheese, olives, salad, grilled veggies, meat and of course
baklava. Sue & David Krachenfels and Tom & Kathy Platt. Saturday, Sept. 12.
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$20
9 Fall Vegan Comfort Dinner. Join us for a delicious vegan meal made with local,
fresh fall fruits and vegetables. Our combinations of fruits, vegetables and grains will
delight your palate. And, we will top it off with a delectable dessert. Heather Hulse
and Kathy Vetter, Friday, October 16.
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$15
10 Bleak Midwinter Music Potluck. Join Lynn and Sharon for a warm and musical
afternoon with friends! Instead of food, bring a favorite piece of music (if you wish).
We’ll provide several instruments as well as a core selection of our favorite songs
AND selections from the UU hymnals to sing together. Hosted at Lynn’s home, in
front of a roaring fireplace, we’ll have nibbles to enjoy and keep the bleak midwinter
at bay. Sharon Kniss and Lynn McDonald. Sunday, January 25 at 3pm.
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12 Sound of Music Sing-Along. The hills are alive with the sound of UUs! Add your
voice to the joyful chorus, led by conductor, David Carew. Sample some delectable
Austrian treats and enjoy a surprise performance or two. Children 8 and up are
welcome. Deb Carew, Barb Carmichael, Gail deSomer, Florence Klecka, Mary
Hagen & Kathy Vetter. Saturday, June 20.
Sign-up for this item at the Silent Auction tables. Please don’t miss it!
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$15 adult
$5 child
13 Picnic at St. Pat’s. A park full of amenities and a tasty picnic lunch. Hiking trails,
river views, sand volleyball court, playgrounds and acres of space for frisbee or
soccer. Hosts Deb Carew, Barb Carmichael & Susan VanFleit. Sunday, July 12,
1-4pm; Rain date July 19.
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$10 adult
$5 child
14 Your Life Story followed by Delectable Desserts. If you would like a chance to
share your life story, and hear about the lives of others, this event is for you.
Members and friends only, please. Dale Gibson and Darlene Catello. Fri., Aug. 21.
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$15
11 Notre Dame Football B&B Weekend. This package includes a pair of tickets to
the Notre Dame home game of your choice, an overnight stay in our condo,
breakfast overlooking the river, transportation to and from the game, and to the
midnight drumline or other pre-game traditions. Choose from: 9/15-Texas,
9/19-Georgia Tech, 9/26-UMass, 10/10-Navy, 10/17-USC, 11/14-Wake Forest.
Lynn McDonald & Michael Coppedge.
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15 Bike Ride to Warren Dunes. This beautiful Lake Michigan beach is only 35 miles
away. Why not ride there on a bike? We take a leisurely pace on quiet country roads
through lovely scenery, and Lynn and Ron provide three delicious and fortifying
snacks along the way. Then there is a picnic lunch on the beach at the end! We
arrange car transportation back. We’ve had riders ranging from pre-teens to seniors.
Must wear helmet and ride own bike, which should be serviced before the ride.
Michael Coppedge, Lynn McDonald, Ron Robinson. Sat., July 11; rain date July 12.
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$25
16 Near Northwest Progressive Dinner. May 16 is Love A Tree Day. Enjoy a
five-course meal at five welcoming homes, with a lovely stroll between each course
along the river and through the neighborhood. Stretch your legs, stir your blood,
love the trees, and satisfy your appetite in good company. There will be a total of
about 3.5 miles of walking, so wear comfy shoes. Pets in residence at some homes.
Mary Alice Hardy, Brook Hardy, John Hardy, Chuck Leone, Alan Hamlet, Carys
Kresny, Lynn McDonald, Michael Coppedge. Saturday, May 16 beginning at 4:00;
Rain date Sunday, May 17.
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$15
17 Trivia Night. Come and join us for an evening that’s anything but trivial. We’ll
break into 3 teams and compete in a contest of knowledge. Unleash your inner
“Know it All” with friends. Pizza, beer, wine and munchies to feed your brain!.
Prizes and fun! Adults only. Wendy Lohman & Bill Skidmore, Mark & Allyson
Kricheff. Friday, February 28.
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$20
18 Fireside Tunes & Treats. The famous UU troubadours – Alan Hamlet and Bill
Skidmore – will each perform a set by the glow of the woodstove in Alan’s home.
Janet Bogar will provide a spread of luscious desserts, coffee and liquers. Join us to
enjoy the music and delectables. Saturday, March 28.
10
$15
19 Croquet and Croissants Second Edition. Location: Leeper Park Island – just east
of Michigan St. on Riverside Dr. The participants at last year’s Croquet and
Croissants service auction event gave the men’s group all 9s and 10s for culinary
excellence, attire, decorations and croquet umpiring (on a 5 point scale). Now, it’s
your turn to enjoy a scrumptious variety of casseroles, quiches, homemade baked
breads, sweet treats, mimosas and more in a peaceful riparian setting. In addition,
try your hand at a game of croquet with some of the friendliest strikers in South
Bend. This will be an antediluvian event. Sunday, June 7 after church. Rain date
June 14 or 40 days and 40 nights later – whichever comes first.
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$20
20 Dinner at Downton Abbey. Come as your favorite Downton Abbey character to
celebrate the Fabulous Indoor Picnic, Season 3, Episode 2. Salmon, Turkey and
Pimm’s Cup will be served. Costumes are optional. Eating and good times required.
Shirley McClain (Cora’s mother) will appear, also Lord Grantham and his dog.
Anne Mannix, Laura Baker, Eileen Murphy. Saturday, April 18, 5pm.
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$20
21 Mystery Tour. Many of you may have been on one of my history tours. This one is
a mystery tour. Come prepared for a few surprises. Dale Gibson. Saturday, June 13.
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22 Brunch on the Bridge. This memorable morning starts with coffee and sweet
breads on the scenic Darden pedestrian bridge overlooking the St. Joe River. Guests
will then embark on a mile-long nature hike through the forest and along the water.
When you return from the walk, enjoy a delicious brunch on the bridge with
amazing river views. In case of rain, bring rain gear for the walk. Brunch will take
place indoors. Wendy Lohman, Brook Hardy, John Hardy and Bill Skidmore.
Saturday, September 19.
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$20
23 Floor rug: natural fiber weave with navy fabric binding (approximately 5x8 feet);
matching smaller doormat-sized rug. New, never unrolled. Elizabeth Scarborough.
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$30
24 Sunset over South Bend returns after a successful run in 2013. Join us for drinks,
substantial hors d’oeuvres, and a spectacular view from the 23rd floor of the Chase
Tower. Brook & Mary Alice Hardy, Elena Wake. Sat., Jan. 24, five to sevenish.
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$15
25 Enjoy a full Irish breakfast on Sunday May 24 to celebrate the May 21st birthday
of Mary Therese Winifred Robinson, first female president of Ireland. We will meet
at 9:00am in the church conference room where your hosts will share their Irish
breakfast knowledge based on recent travels and many breakfasts on the Emerald
Isle. Fare includes eggs, Irish bacon, sausage, beans, mushrooms, tomatoes, toast,
scones, and jams. And of course tea. Oh yes, coffee too. And black pudding. Mary
Alice Hardy, Chuck Leone, Lynn McDonald.
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$12
26 Organic Homemade Bread Subscription. Get one loaf of home baked bread
monthly. French baguettes (with or without herbs), honey-walnut-oat braided
loaves, 100% whole wheat bread (a BIG two-pound loaf!) and more. Bread to be
picked up monthly at the South Bend Farmers Market, Purple Porch, or the church,
by prior arrangements. Members and friends only, please. Susan Seimers.
1 set
$45
27 The Meaning of Your Life. On a cold winter afternoon, Groundhog Day Eve, six
friends sit around a living room fire overlooking a river. They have come to share
the story of their lives. It is a special place that encourages them to step back from
their immediate concerns and take the long view, from childhood to the present.
They have followed different paths to arrive at this place but welcome this
opportunity to reflect on the meaning they have woven into the narrative of their
lives. Isn’t this why you are a UU? There will be a continuous supply of savory and
sweet snacks, tea, coffee, and wine. Adults only. Members and friends only, please.
Michael Coppedge. Sunday, February 1.
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$15
28 Wellness Seminar. After a light and healthy lunch, an introduction will be provided
to massage, opening meridians, trekking poles, weather back rubs, mind clearing,
crystal healing bowls, etc. Those purchasing this event will be entered into a
drawing for a pair of trekking poles. Care Committee. Sun., March 22 after church.
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$20
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$15
29 Irish Dinner and Sing-along. Eileen Murphy. Sunday, March 15.
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30 Apple Pie for Thanksgiving. Janet’s signature apple pie will be the perfect finale
for your holiday feast. Available ready to bake on the evening of Wednesday
November 26 or frozen on the weekend before. Please advise of your preference in
timing by November 15. Janet Bogar
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$15
31 Apple pies for Christmas! Janet will provide an apple pie for you to bake. You get
to enjoy the fragrance (and even take credit for making it - she won’t tell). Contact
Janet by December 15 to arrange a time to pick up your pie. Janet Bogar.
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$15
32 Dinner & a Foreign Comedy, Part III. Taking a break from subtitles, this year
we’re celebrating the 50-year (!) anniversary of the Beatles’ second film, Help!
Immerse yourself in Beatlemania with British, Swiss, and tropical food, in keeping
with the movie’s far-flung settings. Get your ticket to ride, and don’t be late for the
sacrifice! (This is a reference to the movie, not to the evening’s activities. We don’t
subscribe to that religion.) Restrictions Home has furry pets. Florence Klecka & Gail
DeSomer. Sunday, March 1, 2015.
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$15
33 Italian Dinner. Once again your board of trustees will serve you a delicious
homemade Italian dinner complete with appetizers, salad, pasta, bread, wine and
dessert. Last year, this was the first church dinner at 801. Come again this year and
enjoy the contrast. Didn’t come last year? Come anyway. Children under 10 are free
and do not count toward the total if accompanied by an adult. Vegetarian friendly
meal. Members and friends only, please. Saturday, January 17.
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$10
34 Soup Kitchen Sunday. In addition to soup, choose from one of a kind beautiful
bowls, some possibly collectors items, recovered from various Goodwill stores and
the like, yours to keep and treasure! Fab food too – we are again serving a creative
variety of delicious soups, scrumptious appetizers, sweet dessert, coffee, tea and
wine, all available until supplies are gone and pots are empty. Festivities will take
place at the Duncan home, celebrating a farewell to winter, a welcome to spring!!
Your hosts, Alice and John Bentley, Gary Looney, Ralph Radecki, and Cathy
Duncan. March 22 at 6 p.m.
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$14
35 Dinner on the deck. Watch the river flow by while you enjoy a classic spring menu
– wild salmon with buerre blanc, asparagus with Hollandaise, spring salad, crusty
French baguette, a glass or two of wine, finished with farm style strawberry
shortcake and whipped cream. And of course, your choice of coffee or tea. Pets on
premises: two dogs, one cat and a parakeet. Susan Siemers. Sunday, May 17, 5pm.
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$20
36 Harvest Moon Feast. Dine on foods featured in Jessica Prentice’s book Full Moon
Feast. Enjoy the best of our local food. We are so lucky to have so many farms in
this area. More and more are selling direct to consumer, and I plan to tap in to that.
The meal may feature roast hen, local ham, baked buttered squash, salad of fall
greens, but subject to change based on availability of local meat and produce. But
one thing is sure - dessert will be apple pie!!! Cat, dogs and parakeet on premises.
Susan Siemers. Sunday, October 25, 7 pm.
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37 Dinner and a Flick. Enjoy Babette’s Feast, absolutely my favorite movie of all
time! I won’t be trying to mimic Babette’s meal, but we will enjoy soup, bread and
sweet treats while watching. Cat, dogs and parakeet on premises. Susan Siemers.
Saturday, Feb. 7.
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38 Lobster Bisque Dinner. The folks down east know how to fill those cold empty
spaces. Come to Janet’s house where she and Glenda Bixby will treat you to wines,
hot and cold appetizers, salad, crusty French bread, rich lobster bisque, and
Glenda’s signature trifle for dessert. Janet Bogar and Glenda Bixby. Saturday,
February 28.
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$15
39 Saturday Evening Dinner at Mrs. Bentley’s. Enjoy a delicious, old fashioned,
home-cooked dinner, based on recipes from Virginia Williams Bentley’s Cookbook
and her Bentley Farms Cookbook. We promise a special main course, lots of fresh
vegetables and bread, plus a delectable dessert and lovely libations served at the
(South Bend) Bentley house in the woods. Chefs, Janet Bogar and Alice Bentley;
maitre d’, John Bentley. Saturday, July 25, 6:00 p.m.
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40 Bird Walk at Potato Creek State Park. By early June our summer resident birds
should be busy nesting and singing. We’ll pick a trail with lots of possibilities,
including Eastern Bluebirds and Osprey. We’ll start in the cool of the morning (7:30
a.m.) and reward you with a (somewhat) healthy snack before you head home. John
Bentley. Saturday, June 6; rain date June 13.
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$10
41 Carols with Carlton. Enjoy singing? like to harmonize? Join Carlton in a unique
setting and entertain both yourselves and an unseen audience while caroling in an
acoustically amazing space. Each singer will receive a book of carols with over 80
traditional and newer Christmas carols (a $7 value). Wine, cheese, plus other
libations and munchies will be served. Lead singer, Carlton Higginbotham, hosts
Cathy Duncan and Mary Alice Hardy. This will be an event to remember! Please
note that you can bid on and attend this or the following item, but not both. Friday,
December 12, 8:00 pm.
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42 Live Concert with Carlton Carolers. This holiday event will take place at the
Duncan domicile. You will not be in view of the singers, but will enjoy their music
from the comfort of another area of the house. You and your fellow audience can
sing along or just listen, as the spirit moves you. There will be games available:
Monopoly, Scrabble, cards and chips for poker. Wine, cheese and other libations
and munchies will be served. We promise you a memorable evening. Note: You may
not be both a singer (#41) and a concert attendee (#42). You may choose one or the
other, but not both. If desperate, have your spouse/friend/acquaintance choose the
alternate activity. He/she will appreciate your thoughtfulness, particularly if you pay!
Friday, December 12, 8:00 pm.
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43 Gardening Service. Kathy Vetter will do three hours of gardening work for you
next spring, summer or fall. So if you will need spring sprucing up, summer weeding
or fall cleanup assistance plan now and let the church benefit. Kathy will do the
work for you and the church gets the money. What a deal! 3 units of 3 hours each
available. Kathy Vetter.
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$25
44 Cranberry Sauce for Thanksgiving. Kick it up a notch this year and replace that
dish of quivering, can-shaped cranberry jelly with a bowlful of
Cranberry-Apple-Pear Sauce, rich with fruit and spice flavors, scarlet and chunky.
Yum! This will be delivered within a few days of Thanksgiving and should serve 8
-10. Any leftovers are tasty with yogurt or on toast. Alice Bentley.
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45 Tour of Copshaholm, the Oliver Mansion in South Bend. Tour is led by an
enthusiastic, trained volunteer docent: Me! If you haven’t toured this mansion, you
are missing out on local history and one of the most elegant, interesting homes in
South Bend. Home is historic, and therefore is not handicapped accessible. Tour is
suitable for teenagers and adults. Members and friends only, please. Jayne Gall. Date
tbd in the spring.
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46 Ghetto Gourmet. Come to the west side for some real food. Shrimp and grits, roast
pork, pinto beans and/or black-eyed peas, maybe some greens, skillet cornbread,
sweet potato pie. Fresh brewed iced tea or pure tap water to drink – or bring your
own moonshine. We might even crank up the Victrola and play a few tunes. Steven
Pigee and Carlton Higginbotham. Saturday, March 7, 6pm.
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47 Progressive Dinner Goes East. As always, we’re hosting three evenings out, all in
one night. This time, we’ll explore Asian cuisine, from Chinese to Japanese to
Indian, with maybe a few other stops in between. Appetizers, main course, and
dessert are all within a few minutes’ walk on a lovely summer evening. And yes,
there will be wine! Vegetarian-friendly. Homes have furry pets. Florence Klecka,
Gail deSomer, Kathy Vetter. Saturday, August 1.
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48 Spring Wildflower Walk. Come for a tromp through our woods and meet some of
the spring ephemerals! You’ll need to wear sturdy shoes and be prepared for a bit of
hill climbing, but will be surrounded by beautiful blooms and birdsong. Members and
friends only, please. Alice Bentley. Saturday, May 2, 1 p.m.; rain date May 16.
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$8
49 Tea, Dinner & the Penultimate Chick Flick. This year, we’re off to Italy with the
1992 film Enchanted April, set in 1922. We’ll settle you in with teatime treats,
watch the movie, then have an Italian dinner & dessert. No gadgets, explosions, or
car chases; just British women in cool hats, a castle, romance, and lots of talking.
Non-chicks are welcome, but...well...you have been warned. Florence Klecka, Kathy
Platt, Gail DeSomer. Sunday, April 12.
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50 Start Lent right with a Mardi Gras Feast. Dress up or come casual (masks
provided) to the Carnival at Chuck’s! Hurricanes, crab, shrimp, grits, bread pudding
with Bourbon sauce, and pecan pie are just some of the treats you’ll enjoy. Sat. Feb.
21 at 6:00. 8 people, minimum $20. Chuck Leone, Mary Alice Hardy, Tom & Kathy
Platt. Saturday, February 21.
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51 34th Annual Margarita Party. Carrying on the tradition founded by the Gonters
and Chuck Leone all those years ago, this year’s event will feature Steve’s famous
bottomless margaritas. Wet or frozen? Salt or no? An evening of tough decisions as
these awaits. Plus, fabulous Mexican food treats, intriguing party games, and of
course Jimmy Buffet music. The venue: The recently remodeled Wheeler/Blanchette
sunporch and the back forty. Steve and Peggy Gonter, Chuck Leone, Don Wheeler
and Paddy Blanchette. Saturday, August 8.
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52 R Bistro Dinner. R Bistro in Indianapolis was the Open Table Diner’s Choice
Winner of 2014, earning 4½ stars out of 5. Chef Regina Mehallick emphasizes local
foods and seasonal dishes. Alfred and Melanie will cook you a late winter dinner
from Regina’a Seasonal Table cookbook. Please let Melanie and Alfred know if you
have any food restrictions. Members and friends only, please. Melanie
Smith-Guillaume. March 21; snow date March 28.
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53 Week in a cabin on Lake Latonka. Come stay at my cabin by Lake Latonka. The
cabin is located half way between Plymouth and Culver. It takes just less than an
hour to get there. It sleeps at least four people. Full kitchen, bathroom, and two
bedrooms. Row on the lake. Swim. Fish. Go out to eat in Culver. Relax and do
nothing or cook outside on the fire. Members and friends only, please. Eric Morgan.
Schedule anytime before Labor Day, 2015.
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$250
54 Scrapbook Marathon! Most everyone has a shoebox or just stacks of pictures that
you cherish but have not gotten around to putting together an album. Maybe a
wedding, a graduation, a holiday gathering or reunion. Maybe just some old family
photos. Allyson has every scrapbooking tool you would ever need to put together a
beautiful scrapbook to commemorate your event. She will provide paper, stickers,
tools, and lunch for a full day of scrapbooking fun! Just bring your pictures and
Allyson can even help you with designing the perfect layout. Come ready to work
hard, reminisce, and have lots of fun at this all-day scrapbooking event. Arrive at
10:00 leave around 5:00. Allyson Kricheff. Saturday, January 31.
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55 Fright Night! Are you a sucker for things that go bump in the night? Maybe
Halloween is your favorite holiday? Please join Ally Kricheff on Friday Feb. 13th
(that’s right, Friday the 13th) for an evening of popcorn, pizza, ice cream and
absolute horrors. We will curl up on the couch in a 1930 farm house out in the
country and watch a horror movie and maybe tell a couple real life scary stories.
Fear is only natural. We will test it’s limits. Members and friends only, please. Cat
and dog on premises. Allyson Kricheff. Friday, February 13.
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57 Massage. Face, neck, back, and feet, taking approximately 30-40 minutes. Can be
done at your home or mine. Dale Gibson. By arrangement
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58 Vegan Dinner. Did you know that cows are a larger contributor to green house
gases than our entire transportation system? Did you know that there have been a
large number of well respected scientific studies concluding a direct correlation
between animal protein consumption and cancer? Have you ever taken a food
journey without the crutch of a large chunk of meat? Let the Kricheffs create a
unique and delicious dining experience using only vegan ingredients. This family has
been experimenting with vegan recipes and eating many vegan meals for over a year.
They have put together some of their favorites that will please even the most
discerning omnivorous palate. If the vegan lifestyle is something you’ve been
thinking about or even if you just think it would be interesting to try, this is the item
for you. Members and friends only, please. Cat and dog on premises. Allyson and
Mark Kricheff. July 24
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59 Ladies Chocolate Cruise. Watch the sun set over Bass lake as you sip chocolate
martinis and savor a selection of elegant chocolate treats. Kathy Platt, Barb
Carmichael. Friday, June 19, 7:00.
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60 A Kensington Garden Supper. You will delight in a Victorian rose garden full of
blooms, buds and a bounty of delicacies. You will savor a high court cold supper
served on fine English china fit for those who cherish the genteel life of the early
19th century. Cold roast beef, vichyssoise, light champagne and other culinary
surprises await. An evening of poetry by Keats, Byron, Shakespeare and Lawrence
to name a few, will be performed by Ron’s daughter Abbe, and chamber music will
abound. Cat on the premises. Ron Robinson and Joseph Gress. Saturday, May 30;
rain date June 6.
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61 Euchre Party. If you know your right bower from your left, join us at our third
UU Euchre Party for an evening of progressive euchre. Beer, wine, soft drinks,
sandwiches and snacks served. Cats on premises. (Review euchre at
euchrelinks.com/learn.html.) Mary Alice Hardy and Wendy Lohman. Fri., March 13.
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62 Sermon Title or Theme, with Lunch. Purchaser gets the opportunity to name a
theme or a title for a sermon; and a lunch with Rev. Chip, to explain their hopes and
intentions for that sermon. Church members and friends only, please. Sermon will be
presented on a mutually agreed upon date (Sunday).
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56 Beach Party. Join church family and friends on Bill & Peggy’s private beach on the
shore of lake Michigan. Swim, stroll along the water’s edge, gather stones, build
sand castles and enjoy the fellowship and grilled food. Members and friends only,
please. Bill and Peggy Stevens. Saturday, July 18, 4pm.
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65 Derby Day Party. Celebrate the 141st run for the roses with us. Southern fare, mint
juleps and sweet tea – an d of course a hot competition. Chip Roush. May 2.
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$20
66 Middle East Cooking Class. Join Kay in learning to prepare a full Middle Easter
meal (specifics to be determined). This will primarily be Palestinian style. Be
prepared to sample all the foods made. Kay Azar. June 27, afternoon.
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$15
67 Journeying to heaven and earth with your inner dragon. Primordial Qigong is
simple and easy to learn. It produces a deep experience of inner calm and peace.
Wear comfortable shoes and loose clothing. Two sessions. Mary Hagen and Lois
Holm. April 12 and 26.
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$10
68 Veg around the World. Rock the globe with vegetarian delights from around the
world. Church members and friends only, please. Kay Azar, Kyle and Heather
Hulse. June 13.
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$15
69 Massage Workshop. Learn and practice some basic massage techniques that you
will be able to use on your significant other. Dale Gibson. May 23.
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70 High Tea Part 1. Savories and sweets in the late afternoon, enough to serve as a
light dinner. Danielle Wood and Bert Dodds. Jan. 11.
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$15
71 High Tea Part 2. Savories and sweets in the late afternoon, enough to serve as a
light dinner. Danielle Wood and Bert Dodds. March 15.
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$15
72 Dinner and the Theater. Journey to St. Joseph one Friday or Saturday evening for
a cozy dinner with Pat and Dan followed by attendance at your choice of a Twin
City Players’ performance of “The Christmas Schooner” (Dec.), “The Dixie Swim
Club” (March), “Social Security” (Apr/May), or “Nunsense” (June). Church
members and friends only, please. Pat Taplick and Dan Groteke.
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63 Chinese Dinner and Introduction to Mah Jongg. Come join us for true Chinese
cuisine featuring some Dim Sum (light dishes) and some classic stir fried wok
dishes. Both meat and vegetarian will be served with specialty sauces. To add to the
evening there will be an easy and fun introduction to Mah Jongg. Marilyn Shaul and
Rich Mah. Saturday, May 16.
64 Hoop Fitness Jam. Hula hoop fitness class instructed by Heather Hulse in
Buchanan, Mich. The class will last one hour and each attendeed will receive a
custom-designed weighted adult hula hoop. Each person who signs up should
provide height so the hoop can be customized. Heather Hulse. May 16, early
afternoon. Rain date May 23.
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Three Dozen Holiday Cookies (3 varieties). Need cookies for a holiday party? Give yourself a break and let
me do the baking. Cookies will keep in freezer for 3 months. 3 sets available. Julie Wells. $10/set
Set of 6 oversized place mats with napkins. Hand made. Glenda Bixby. $25
Set of 6 oversized place mats with napkins, plus matching table cloth. Glenda Bixby. $30
Hand painted (by donor) tile depicting cat. Glenda Bixby. $13
Large bottle of Opium perfume. Over $40 value. Glenda Bixby. $20
Box of note cards with cat photo. Glenda Bixby. $5
Vase. Basket shaped, blue and white. Glenda Bixby. $5
Hand made necklace by artist Christine Tirotta of Vintage Twill, located inside Junk Evolution. Fresh water
pearls, glass crystals & semi-precious stones. $60 retail value. Kathy Platt. $30
$25 certificate from Apple Valley Natural Foods. $13
$30 certificate for dinner at Ciao’s Lounge, 119 N. Michigan Street, South Bend. $15
China statue of milk maiden. Barbara Williams. $15
Framed limited edition print of winter birds. Barbara Williams. $20
Framed photo of Simonton Lake. Barbara Williams. $25
Hooked rug hanging. Barbara Williams. $15
Opera glasses with case. Elizabeth Scarborough $13
Set of four throw pillows from England sofa. Janet Bogar. $10
Watercolor Painting, gold Frame 29x23, “Morning Dew” (non-representaional) 10x13, Eileen Murphy. $25
Medieval Aromatherapy Oils in Gift Box. Florence Klecka. $5
Christmas Keepsakes Ornaments: Books of stories to read as you count down to Christmas. The little books
are also tree ornaments! Florence Klecka. $3
Bamber’s Gift Basket. Bamber’s Superette offers an Italian gift basket full of gourmet food items to turn
any normal evening into a stroll down the cobble stone alleys of old Italy. These items are not available
domestically and Gene Bamber has hand selected the most authentic and pleasing items for this collection.
Sure to excite any palette. $50
Folding umbrella in carrying case. Brown with magenta, orange, white flower print. Elizabeth Scarborough.
$10
Dumbbell set: 7 pieces/20lb; 2-5lb, 2-3lb, 2-1lb dumbbells plus weight rack. Elizabeth Scarborough. $13
Cheese, dip, and cracker server; wooden base with ceramic inset, glass bowl, knife, picks. Elizabeth
Scarborough. $13
Slow cooker plus gourmet vegetarian slow cooker cookbook – sophisticated meals from around the world
(India, Mexico, Greece, Middle East, etc.). Elizabeth Scarborough. $15
Large serving tray with handles, raised edges, lovely cat decoration. Elizabeth Scarborough. $10
Authentic Japanese tea set: teapot and five cups, white with blue decoration. Elizabeth Scarborough. $13
Passport Bag Colorful cloth shoulder strap bag donated by Bombay Boutique. $10
Pashmina Scarf Large, multicolored scarf of fine pashmina wool donated by Bombay Boutique. $20
Teal Infinity Scarf donated by Bombay Boutique. $12
Newsboy Cap grey & black print. Bombay Boutique. $8
Shimmering Leaf Plate Hand-formed from hammered recycled aluminum by Indian fair trade organization
for Ten Thousand Villages. $25
Elegant, contemporary hand-hammered aluminum pitcher created by Indian fair trade artisans for Ten
Thousand Villages. $40
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33. Two Piece Ceramic Mediterranean decorative set Large serving tray and paired Center Piece bowl. Allyson
Kricheff. $30
34. Hand Crafted locally and vintage inspired, this necklace will add just the right amount of style and subdued
elegance to make any outfit pop! Gold accents work well for day or evening wear and you can’t go wring
with one of Americas original sweethearts of comedy, Lucille Ball. Allyson Kricheff. $35
35. Sashay hand knitted scarves. One Turquoise metallic, one olive green and beige, and one neutral gray. Fall
and winter fun fashion. Lois Stiffler. $10
36. Cobalt Blue glass compote dish. $25 value. Kathy Platt. $10
37. Brunch for Two at Tippecanoe. Must be used by Dec. 31, 2015. Value $40. $20
38. Kroger gift card for $10. $5
39. Westinghouse microwave oven. Barbara Williams. $20
40. HP Laserjet Printer 1300 in excellent condition. Barbara Williams. $25
41. 75th Anniversary Collector’s Edition of The Wizard of Oz – an illustrated history of the movie classic. Barb
Carmichael. $10
42. Two tickets to the Civic Theater Holiday performance of Irving Berlin's White Christmas! This is a
wintertime classic and always a crowd favorite. These tickets are always popular and hot sellers! This is
your guaranteed shot to have a seat for Christmas magic. Shows Nov. 28-Dec. 21. Must call box office to
reserve seating. Roger Birdsell. $20
43. Lovely ferns or several kinds of hostas. Come and get them next spring. Kathy Platt. 3 at $1 each
44. Antique Pitcher & Bowl-used on dry sinks or wash stands back in the day. In my family for over 100 years.
Estimated value at least $65. Kathy Platt. $25
45. Flameless candles. Set of three, vanilla scented, in unopened package. Elizabeth Scarborough. $10
46. Gevalia automatic coffee maker. New, in unopened box. Elizabeth Scarborough. $17
47. Fiddler’s Hearth gift card, $50. $25
48. Fenton milk glass hobnail ruffled pedestal dish. Mary Hagen. $30
49. Wyncroft Pinot Noir, 2006 vintage. Is Jim Lester's wine as good as its reputation? $45+ value. Chuck
Leone. $15
50. Basket of goodies from Oh Mamma’s Gourmet Cheese Shop and Deli. $30
51. Some “green stuff” to help you in the kitchen: heat-safe plastic spoon and ladle, herb-snipping scissors,
moppine potholder, and a ceramic casserole dish. Use them while preparing something yummy for the next
potluck! Value $45. Alice Bentley. $25
52. “Pat’s Preserves” Present this empty basket to Pat and she will fill it with four 8 oz. jars of jam and jelly,
chosen from the following varieties: Strawberry, Tart cherry, Strawberry/rhubarb, Red raspberry, Apricot,
or Peach jam; Elderberry, Currant, or Wild grape jelly, Peach or cranberry marmalade, Spiced currant relish.
Filled basket delivered at church on a Sunday. Pat Taplick. Offering 2 at $14 each
53. Framed print, 22" x 25", by popular South Bend artist Jack Appleton. The subject is a quiet European street
scene and the print is signed and numbered. Alice and John Bentley. $25
54. Chokin (metal carving art) on ceramic. Elena Wake. $15
55. Silent Auction Item: Snuggie (comfortable blanket like indoor wear for a cozy time) Condition; new in the
original box. Elena Wake. $5
56. Cookies and Coffee Basket Enjoy a dozen of each different homemade treats (German Butter cookies,
Oatmeal Cranberry cookies, Almond Biscotti, Mini Pecan Tarts, Peanut Butter Cup Cookies and Chocolate
Dipped Pretzels) You will also receive a pound of Starbucks coffee and a coffee mug. To be delivered Dec.
6 or 7. David and Susan Krachenfels. Offering 3 at $5
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Acknowledgments
Auction Committee: Allyson Kricheff, Kathy Platt, Barb
Carmichael, Florence Klecka, Alice Bentley, Lois Holm,
Marilyn Shaul, Janet Bogar
Auctioneer: Chuck Leone
Vocal Entertainment: Deb Carew, David Carew,
Alan Hamlet, Bill Skidmore
Program Design: Carlton Higginbotham
Cooks: Kathy Platt, Allyson Kricheff, Alice Bentley,
Lois Holm, Barb Carmichael, Florence Klecka
Accountants: Fern Hamlin, Gail deSomer,
Florence Klecka, Ellen Triebold, Kathy Vetter
Beverages: Mark Kricheff
Set up/clean up: John Bentley, Dan Holm, David
Mayfield, Diana Mendelsohn, Many others!
A special thank you to Hacienda Restaurant
for donating chips and salsa for tonight’s festivities!