Bidding opened today, April 28, on more than 80 luxury items, getaways, and experiences available for NewBridge Services’ Legacy of Hope Gala auction.
You don’t have to wait for the May 12 gala at The Legacy Castle to peruse the amazing offerings. Images and details are now available at www.newbridge2022.givesmart.com.
Enjoy VIP indoor seating and breakfast to watch the world-famous Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Escape to Key West, Florida, Charleston, South Carolina, or as far away as Dubai or Peru. Many luxury excursions, including Napa Valley, California and New York’s Broadway, are available.
Aficionados of fine spirits can tour the Jack Daniel Distillery in Nashville, Tennessee, travel the Kentucky Bourbon Trail, or visit the Samuel Adams Brewery in Boston, Massachusetts.
Mets fans will be in their glory: a suite that seats 10 to 15 guests is up for grabs for the Aug. 6 game against the Atlanta Braves. Love to golf? You and three friends can enjoy an outing that includes a delectable lunch at the North Jersey Country Club and/or the Preakness Hills Country Club, both in Wayne. You can bid on a Cobra golf bag and framed pictures of icon golfers Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, Payne Stewart and Tiger Woods. Other sports memorabilia are also available.
We’ve got numerous designer handbags and fine jewelry from the likes of David Yurman, Kate Spade, and Coach. More than 20 gorgeous pieces from the Judith Ripka Fine Jewelry collection will be posted closer to the event.
Hungry? We’re auctioning lots of gift cards to wonderful restaurants, including Novelli in Wayne, Lu Nello in Cedar Grove, Tavern 5 in Pompton Plains, and Cafe Panache in Ramsey. Rather eat at home? Bid on the chef-led virtual cooking class for 10, or go for the Gary’s Wine gift certificate.
Feeling lucky? We’ve got Irish afghans, numerous Waterford pieces, and an electric guitar package from Shamrock.
If you appreciate preserving memories, bid on our many portrait studio options. For the practical, bid on life coaching by Patti Lee or Ellen Bucciarelli. Been putting off end-of-life planning? Bid on will preparation for two.
There’s plenty more to bid on at www.newbridge2022.givesmart.com. Click on “View Items” under “Browse, Bid & Buy” and have fun!
Tickets are still available for The Legacy of Hope Gala, 6-10 p.m. on Thursday, May 12. Tickets are available at the same website as the bidding.
The Legacy of Hope Gala is our biggest fundraiser of the year, allowing NewBridge to help thousands of children, adults and seniors overcome challenges and live better. Through programs in counseling, housing and education, NewBridge has been helping to build stronger, healthier communities in northern New Jersey since 1963!
Contact NewBridge Director of Development Vicki Hess-Lowrie if you have questions at vhess@newbridge.org or (973) 939-2427.
Happy bidding!
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