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Massey College
2019 CHARITY AUCTION
Friday, January 25th, 2019
5:00 – 6:45
Email Reserve Bids to massey.csc@gmail.com
IN SUPPORT OF...
Sistema Toronto Child Welfare Political Action Committee
Sistema Toronto provides musical and intellectual
opportunities to children in vulnerable The Child Welfare Political Action Committee
communities, with the goal of transformative social Canada (Child Welfare PAC) is a federally
change. We build stronger communities by incorporated not-for-profit that advocates for a
enabling at-risk children to overcome poverty, progressive child welfare system. Research has
grow, and thrive as engaged citizens and future shown that youth leaving the child protection
leaders. system at the age of majority have worsened life
outcomes than their peers. The child protection
Sistema Toronto is first and foremost a social system has been struggling to improve life
development program, using ensemble-based outcomes for the youth it has raised for 40 years.
music education to transform the lives of at-risk The key to breaking the cycle is evidence-based
children. Sistema Toronto students work together policy making aimed at improving outcomes for
for 10 hours of weekly instruction. They learn youth after care.
strings (violin, viola, cello, or double bass),
percussion, choir and Music & Movement while
developing important life skills like problem
solving, empathy, and self-advocacy.LIVE AUCTION ITEMS
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1 Homemade Dinner for Two. A homemade dinner for two Max and $40
at Max and Monique Nemni’s condo in Bloor West Village. Monique
Although "winners" cannot request a given menu, The Nemni
Nemnis will gladly take into account all allergies, food
intolerance, and dislikes. Succulence is the objective but is
not guaranteed. The view is beautiful. Since the Nemnis are
out of country, dinner will have to take place in the
beginning of April or later, at a mutually convenient date
and time.
2 Dinner and the National Ballet of Canada. Join Senior Craig $200
Fellow & College Solicitor, Craig Thorburn, and his Thorburn
Quadrangler wife, Cindy, for dinner and a performance of
The National Ballet of Canada on Saturday, March 9,
2019. After dining near the Four Seasons Centre, enjoy box
seats at “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland."
3 Guided Tour of the Royal Ontario Museum. Explore the Daniel Dick $20
halls of the ROM with an authentic paleontologist as your
guide. Learn the ins-and-outs of the history of life and
discover new details you won’t hear anywhere else. See the
museum’s newest dinosaur fossils, and see first-hand how
Canadian discoveries have changed our understanding of life
on Earth.
4 Poem by Mary. Mary Germaine, poet, will write a nice Mart $25
poem for you on the topic of your choosing. Guaranteed Germaine
length: 14 lines.
5 Poem by Alex. Alex Sarra-Davis, non-poet, will write a dicey Alex Sarra- $25
poem for you on the topic of your choosing. Guaranteed Davis
length: 14 lines.
6 Maslenitsa. Slavic Mardi Gras is traditionally celebrated with Bob Johnson $100
buckwheat pancakes (bliny), and much merriment. Bob will
prepare the pancakes and some special beverages -- you can
invite up to 10 friends and the merriment will follow.
Venue is negotiable.
7 Vintage French Straw Basket with Leather Trim. Containing Lorna $10
premium plastic hangers (no longer off-casting). Marsden
8 Post Card and Surprise Gift from Rome. Tina Park $7
9 Botany Babysitter. Going home for reading week? Worried Fizza Ahmad $5
sick about how your darling plants will survive the week? SheikhFret no longer. Fizza is too the rescue. She will happily water
your plants for you while you are away!
10 Banana Phone. Forget Apple—the real future of phone Charlie $30
technology is banana. Banana Phone uses Bluetooth to Katrycz
connect to your smartphone for an irresistibly silly
smartphone accessory. In our texting-crazed world, most
people could probably use a little more conversation in their
lives. And everyone could definitely use a little more fun.
The Banana Phone is a silly smartphone accessory that lets
you feel like you’re talking through a piece of fruit.
11 Irish Dance Lessons. St Patrick's Day is fast approaching- Clara $15
are YOU prepared? Let me introduce you (and 3 friends!) Steinhagen
to the foundations of Irish step dance. It'll be a delightful
frolic and strength-building 1-hour cardio workout, where I'll
teach you basic techniques and a few jig and reel steps.
12 Weekend Getaway. Couples weekend at a cottage on the Sampa $200
beautiful shores of Georgian Bay, at a location less than Bhadra
three hour drive from Toronto.
13 Sunday Lunch for Junior Fellows. 15 Junior Fellows may Zoe Sharpe, $300
enjoy a home cooked meal on 1 Sunday at lunch from our Elena
Admin Team. Recommended to be purchased by a Senior Ferranti,
Fellow. Feed the hungry Junior Fellows on a Sunday! You Amela Marin,
can come too! and Siobhan
Roberts
14 Arts and Crafts Session. Participate in a personal 30-minute Sandhya $20
session of 2 different hands-on crafts, complete with friendly Mylabathula
instruction and demonstration. Materials will be included,
and you get to take home your wonderfully handcrafted
items!
15 Dog Sitter. Planning a summer vacation? Worried about Julian Posada $25
who will take care of the pup while you are gone? Well
we’ve got good news! Julian Posada will dog sit for you for
up to a week anytime in the month of July. He will stay in
your home and make sure that your dog is walked, fed, and
loved!SILENT AUCTION ITEMS
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16 Homemade Dinner for Four. A homemade dinner at the cool John Fraser $80
home in even cooler Leslieville at a mutually convenient time and Elizabeth
between now and end of term. Each fellow will also receive a MacCaallum
mystery surprise Massey College souvenir from the past!
17 Tacos by Zachary Green. Some members of the Massey Lily Cho $15
community may know Lily’s husband Zachary Green as a
dynamite constitutional lawyer, but you may not know that he
has also perfected making corn tortillas and queso fresco from
scratch. They invite you to our lovely Casa Loma home for a
night of taco madness. Vegetarian or vegan options will be
happily accommodated. Each tortilla will be lovingly crafted by
lawyer who knows his way around a batch of masa harina!
18 David’s Tea Party. Every morning at breakfast, they see the David Sutton $30
Don with his elegant glass teapot and wonder: what tea is he
drinking today? What does it taste like? Is it delicious?
Well, now you can find out! The winner and three friends will
be taken on a magical mystery tasting tour of the Don of Hall's
personal loose-leaf tea collection. From the most delicate silver
needle to the strongest breakfast eye-opener, you'll taste them
all accompanied with informative running commentary and
maybe even a sample to take home.
19 Homemade Dinner for Four. Senior Fellow Franklyn Griffiths Marcia $80
and Quadrangler Marcia McClung invite you and three guests McClung and
of your choice to a home cooked dinner in their residence Franklyn
located near the Art Gallery of Ontario. The menu for this Griffiths
gourmet dinner will be discussed with you and will include
wine.
20 Homemade Dinner with the Baines. Dinner for one or two at Cornelia and $40
the Baine’s residence. You will be served lasagna, wine, salad, Andrew
and dessert. Includes is a “Recipes from Oma’s Kitchen” Baines
cookbook.TREAT YOURSELF
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21 Homemade Sourdough Bread Delivery. Junior Fellow and Christina Turner $10
amateur baker will make you a customized loaf of
homemade sourdough bread and will deliver it to your
home (location dependent) or U of T office. Choose from
four fun flavours: white, whole wheat, olive and rosemary,
or CHOCOLATE.
22 Small Special Occasion Cake. Small custom fancy cake Rosemary $70
suitable for anniversaries, baby showers, or a small wedding Martin
cake. 6 inch round cake X 3 layers. Buttercream, filling, and
cake, flavors on consultation. Decorated with fondant and
royal icing brush embroidery or food colour painting. Serves
6-10 people. Please give at least 2 weeks notice, 1 month
notice if it's for a wedding.
23 Shortbread Cookies. One batch of homemade shortbread Kim Kierans $10
cookies by the one and only Kim Kierans!
24 Cookies for days! Delicious, homemade cookies once a Sara Elcombe $25
week for a month! Delivery to Massey or other central and Clara
location. Steinhagen
25 Apple Pie Voucher. Sweet tooth? Having a party? Alexandra $10
Receive a delicious home-made apple pie from a fellow JF! Ntoukas
Voucher is valid one time only. Available for pick-up at
Massey College or drop-off in downtown Toronto.
Providing a week notice for this delicious pie is
recommended!
26 Smoked Salmon. From the Chef Joe Frey and the Catering Greg Cerson $10
Department of Massey College. 6 packages (300 grams
each) of Chef Joe Frey’s house smoked salmon (to be
auctioned individually). To be picked up in the kitchen
after the auction.
27 Study Snack. Holiday penguin baking set and a box of Philiz Goh $5
truffles.ENTERTAINMENT AND OUTINGS
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28 Etobicoke Philharmonic Orchestra. Join the Etobicoke Sandhya $45
Philharmonic Orchestra for the final concert of the 2018-19 Mylabathula
season: Love, Death, and Hope, on Friday May 10 at 8 pm
[Martingrove Collegiate Institute - 50 Winterton Dr.,
Etobicoke]. Love, death, hope, and the life of angels: we
explore all the big themes in this final concert of the year with
two of Canada's rising stars in the opera world - Margarete
von Vaight [soprano] and Jamie Groote [mezzo-soprano].
We will be performing pieces from Richard Wagner's Tristan
und Isolde, Richard Strauss' Morgen, and Gustav
Mahler's Symphony No. 4 in G Major.
29 University of Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Celebrate the Katherine $45
University of Toronto Faculty of Music’s 100th anniversary! Moffatt
Enjoy the University of Toronto Symphony Orchestra
perform Britton’s Adizokan Suite, Tomasi’s Concerto for
alto saxophone, and Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring on April
6th, 2019.
30 Come Sail Away. A 3-hour sailing excursion and lesson for Elizabeth $150
up to 4 people on Lake Ontario with Elizabeth Rouget and Rouget and
Jason Brennan. Included in this bid is one sailboat rental, Jason Brennan
lifejackets for all crew members, 3 hours of sailing on Lake
Ontario this summer, including a lesson based on
skill/interest. Bids from experienced sailors and boat-owners
are also highly encouraged! Elizabeth and Jason will tailor
your sailing lesson and excursion to your experience.
Whether you’ve never seen a lake before, or if you’ve
previously competed against Elizabeth in a regatta, this
auction item is an opportunity to learn the ropes, build
your skill, and go sailing for a great cause.
31 Guided Tour of Ancient Egyptian Gallery at the Royal Jun Wong $20
Ontario Museum. A guided tour to the Ancient Egyptian
Gallery at the Royal Ontario Museum. Package includes
admission fee for two. Attendees will also receive certificates
of participation, written in Egyptian hieroglyphs on paper
from the computer room printer.
32 Avenue Road Arts School Combo. $100 gift certificate for Lola $80
any adult course at the Avenue Road Arts School. stylish 25th Rasminsky
Anniversary T-Shirt in size large is also included.SERVICES
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33 Tarot Reading. The tarot is a pack of playing cards, used from Zoe Sebastien $20
the mid-15th century across Europe but with ancient origins.
Some believe that these cards possess a mystical power that
enables you to explore your deepest self, discover your true
desires, and manifest your full potential. Even if you are a
non-believer, a tarot reading offers you the chance to reflect
on your values and clarify the next steps you must take to
achieve your goals. This will take place at Massey College and
my timing is flexible.
34 Concussion Control Class. Concussions are a very hot topic Sandhya $20
these days, and a serious issue that we face in sport and Mylabathula
beyond. This session will provide the basics of what you need
to know in an engaging and hands-on format. Can be
modified based on the audience size and age. Led by a
seasoned and award-winning presenter and science
communicator.
35 Rewrite, Rewrite, Rewrite. Journalist and author Siobhan Siobhan $25
Roberts (Massey Southam Fellow 2017-2018) offers to edit Roberts
the third draft of your essay or article. Max 1500 words.
36 Self-defense Seminar in Jiujitsu. Teaching and training for Kia Dunn $90
over 13 years, currently teaching at Hart House, Kia would be
glad to offer an instructional seminar. The style addresses a
wide variety of scenarios from being grabbed, strangled or
punched, while standing or on the ground, to having multiple
attackers with weapons including sticks, knives, and bottles.
He would be happy to address a specific theme at your
request or just give a general overview of self-defense
strategies. This can be a one on one session or with a number
of your friends, contingent only on a sufficient practice space.
The duration could be 2-4 hours long, depending on your
enthusiasm!
37 Cooking Class. One hands-on culinary experience with Cindy Ross- $30
Cindy! Pedersen
38 $$HRC MON£Y: Edits on a Major Grant Application. Andrew $50
Andrew likes winning money. Andrew likes getting other Kaufman
people money. With this prize he will provide: (a) a strategic
consultation three months ahead; and (b) two rounds of edits
on your research proposal/personal statement/CV. I’m happy
to work on applications including SSHRC (Master’s and
PhD), Fulbright, OGS, Vanier, and Trudeau.39 Makeup Artistry. Daniella’s makeup lesson will arm you with Daniella $25
all the know-how you need! She will help you create a great Newman
glow whether that be for the daytime, an interview, or evening
out. Whether you’ve never worn makeup before or are
already good but want to be great, Daniella invites you and up
to 3 friends to a make-up powwow at a location that is
convenient for all.
40 Performance. A service by professional musicians for an event Julia Kim $200
of your choosing. A duet of violin and cello for an hour of
beautiful duet music.
BOOKWORM’S BOUNTY
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41 Two volumes of The Unpublished City. First and second Zoe Sharpe $20
volumes of The Unpublished City anthology from Book*hug
Press! Full of fiction and non-fiction by some of Toronto’s most
exciting new literary talent. From Scarborough to Vaughan to
Chinatown, these stories “show the (Multipli) City of writers that
call Toronto home.” Edited by Dionne Brand, Canisia Lubrin
and Phoebe Wang, and shortlisted for a 2018 Toronto Book
Award.
42 Lost in the Stacks. Strand Book Bag Full of Books. Seized from Siobhan $50
the encroaching library of pathological reader Douglas Bell. Roberts
43 Surprise Assortment of Books and Indigo Gift Card. Enjoy 10 Rena $50
of 10 second-hand books (fiction and non-fiction) and $15 to Roussin
Indigo.
44 Perspectives on Contemporary Issues. Third Edition by Philiz Goh $10
Katherine Anne Ackley.
45 Webcomic Cameo. Be featured in a Sunday-style strip in the Kari $20
webcomic It Never Rains, by alumna Kari Maaren. This item Maaren
has been offered annually since 2007. Join the ranks of
Masseyites brave enough to become comicized.WEARS AND WARES
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46 Colorful Straw Hats. These two straw hats are fun items that Pauline Browes $15
can be used for party hats or for special occasions.
47 Tunic. Size small/medium, in black, and maroon with blue Katie Menendez $15
painted accents. Made by ark imports, a Fair-Trade
Federation member whose clothes are made in Nepal.
48 Massey Hoodie. You decided not to get a fabulous Massey Catherine Ellis $25
hoodie last year. You’ve regretted your decision ever since
but hoped you could get one this year – until you saw the
massive hoodie-sized hole in the latest MasseyWear
catalogue. Well, here’s your last chance: One authentic,
unworn, grey 2017-18 zip-front hoodie, size large. Don’t
make the same mistake twice!
49 Handmade Earrings. These earrings are handmade by Ariana Ellis $20
Crisel Designs, a jewelry company run by Serena Crisalli
and Ariana Ellis. Hooks are sterling silver plated.
50 Handmade Earrings. These earrings are handmade by Ariana Ellis $20
Crisel Designs, a jewelry company run by Serena Crisalli
and Ariana Ellis. Hooks are sterling silver plated.
51 Hand Knit Scarf. It is made with red lace-weight merino Amy Cote $25
blend wool and beaded. It took Amy a couple of months to
knit, and she hopes someone will enjoy wearing it as much
as she enjoyed making it!
52 Hand-Croched Red Metal Bracelet. This bracelet is Ariana Ellis $20
handmade by Crisel Designs, a jewelry company run by
Serena Crisalli and Ariana Ellis.
53 Scarf. A long, thin weaving (scarf or table runner) authentic Mary McGreer $30
traditional style from Guangxi region of China
54 Scarf. A large square, Toronto designer cotton/silk/rayon Mary McGreer $30
scarf.
55 Knitted Up for Winter. Fashionable custom knit scarf in Karen Krasney $35
luxury yarn to keep you warm. Select from a range of solid
or combination colours. For the ambitious, choose a
knotting lesson and enough yarn to make your own big knit
scarf. Lessons help at my home steps from Massey College
in Yorkville/Annex.
56 Bow-Tieq Style. Win this set of three vintage bow ties to be Donna Segal $20
admired by all at the next High Table.
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57 Blood Pressure Kit. Washable Nylon Cuff. Long-lasting Philiz Goh $25
inflation system with long tubing. Leatherette case for
portability and east storage.
58 Waterproof Heart Rate Monitor. Never stop to check your Philiz Goh $80
heart rate again. With the AquaPulse™ Heart Rate Monitor
your current heart rate is verbally announced while you
swim. Simply slip the AquaPulse™ inside your goggle strap,
attach the soft rubber clip to your earlobe, and go swim.
Using an infrared sensor to monitor capillary blood flow,
your heart beat is detected through your earlobe. The heart
rate is then audibly communicated to you in real time, where
the information is transmitted directly to your inner ear via
Bone Conduction Technology. No ear buds, cumbersome
chest straps, or watch devices are needed.
59 Logitech QuickCam Ultra Vision. Five precision-engineered Philiz Goh $30
lens elements provide superior picture quality. Includes a
1.3-megapixel sensor and RightLight technology for great
images in any lighting situation. Personalize your IM and
video calls with exclusive video effects and avatars. Quick
preview button allows you to see yourself before joining
video calls. Works with Skype, Yahoo, and AIM.
60 Deskside Cable Organizer. Electric wire holder rack holds Philiz Goh $10
deskside cables
61 Punch/Fruit Bowl. This is a large glass bowl with a raised Pauline $15
design on the sides. It is suitable as a punch bowl, a fruit Browes
bowl, salad bowl or a decorative piece. I had it recently full
of Christmas ornaments as a center piece. It will be filled
with fresh oranges when I bring it to College for the Auction.
62 Box of Cards. 30 Handcrafted All-Occasion Cards. Product Elizabeth Hope $10
comes in an attractive keepsake box of cards containing 30
all-occasion cards.
63 This is Fine. A hand-knot cross stitch of the dog meme. Katie Conway $20
64 Custom Watercolour and Ink Galaxy Painting. 4x6 galaxy Ariana Ellis $20
watercolour and ink painting handmade by Ariana Ellis,
colours scheme of your choosing (with consultation).
65 2-in-1 Massaging Roll & Blanket. Massaging roll can ease Philiz Goh $10
tension in the neck while providing soft comfortable
support.
66 I am in Need of Music. A double CD featuring soprano Mary McGreer $15
Suzie LeBlanc.67 Vintage iPod. 40 GB iPod (click wheel edition). USB Andrew $20
Charging cable included. Eckford
68 1000 Piece Puzzle. Nothing better than having a good puzzle Katherine $10
to get you through the winter months. Dare you to tackle Moffatt
this 1000-piece puzzle from Lantern Press’s “Canadian
Collection.”
69 Bulgarian Rose Skin Products. Bulgarian Rose on the skin Elizabeth Hope $10
have been proven over time, and its gentle fragrance has
won the hearts of women all around the world. This
beautiful flower’s natural extract not only hydrates and
tonifies, but also evens out the facial skin tone, leaving the
skin healthy and silky-soft. Imported from Bulgaria.
LUXURY ITEMS
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70 Mini Museum. A collection of crystals and fossils collected by Daniel Dick $50
Massey’s own paleontologist. Includes such gems (pun
intended) as rare pink calcite crystals, fossils from beneath
Toronto’s surface, and the remains of ancient animals from
across the country. Includes a description of each item and a
selection of fun facts. NOTE: All specimens were legally
collected on public land and were independently vetted to
ensure their lack of scientific value before being donated to
this auction.
71 Lagavulin. This eight-year-old is big and smoky, with sweet Elizabeth $70
spice Nose: Immediately quite soft with clean, fresh notes, Smyth
faint hints of milk chocolate and lemon and then developing
fragrant tea-scented smoke alongside nose-drying, maritime
aromas, with subtle cereal. Finish: Lovely; clean, very long
and smoky. Smoothly, subtle minted smoke surrounds
chocolate tannins, leaving a late drying note to emerge in
time. It’s warming, soft and still smoky with water, leaving the
palate dry as sweet smoke lingers on the breath.
72 Indigenous Art. Two prints by a well-known indigenous artist Andrew $350
(Nuu-chah-nulth) Joe David. The prints are both 25x60cms, Ignatieff
entitled 'Natural" (An osprey diving to catch a salmon) and
'Supernatural' (A solar disk suspended on a sisiutl sky
serpent). They date from early in Joe David's career73 Collingwood Blended Canadian Whiskey. Grains primarily Katherine $25
sourced from Ontario farms and water from Georgian Bay Moffatt
are used to create this whisky that pours a brilliant gold.
Expect aromas of maple syrup, toasted cereal grain and
caramel with complex flavours of roasted nuts and caramel
balanced by citrus and a touch of spice followed by a warm
mellow finish.
74 Limited Edition Game of Thrones Cardhu Gold Reserve Alexandra $50
Cardhu Gold Reserve, House of Targaryen, Single Malt Sorin
Scotch Whisky. Whether you are eagerly waiting Season 8 to
begin or sitting by the fire place this winter season, enjoy a
nice glass of fine Scottish Whisky. It will warm up the Fire
and Blood inside of you!
SILENT AUCTION RULES
1. Opening Bids: Items have a minimum opening bid; bids below this amount are not valid.
Opening bids are listed on the first line of all item sheets.
2. How to Bid: Reserve bids can be sent in advance to massey.csc@gmail.com. In person bids
are made by writing your bid amount, first and last name, and contact information (phone
number or email address). PRINT YOUR NAME CLEARLY. If we cannot read the
name on the bid sheet, the item will be offered to the second highest bidder. If you are
bidding on the same item repeatedly, you do not need to rewrite your phone number.
3. Minimum Bid Increment: All items have a minimum bid increment (minimum amount
increases between the existing bid and the new bid) of at least $1. Bids not meeting the
minimum increments are not valid. You may increase your bid by more than the minimum
bid increment.
4. Paying for Prizes: You may pay for prizes at the cashier table. We accept credit cards (Visa,
MasterCard, American Express, and Discover), exact cash payments (we cannot provide
change), and cheques.
5. Cheques can be made out to: Massey Community Services Committee.
6. Claiming Prizes: Upon payment, auction winners will be provided with either (a) the
physical prize; or (b) contact information for collecting the service(s) won. For service-
related items, it is the auction winner’s responsibility to contact whomever donated said
item(s). All sales are final.You can also read
