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The 9th Annual Cocktail Reception & Auction to Benefit the Students of The Wolf SchoolThursday, May 5, 2011
Evening Program & Auction Catalogue
Mission: The Wolf School is dedicated to providing an educational environment where children with learning differences can become successful, secure learners.
“The difference that the Wolf School has made for our child is nothing short of remarkable.” — A Wolf School Parent
Board of TrusteesExecutive CommitteeScott DiChristofero, ChairRebecca Tayler, Vice ChairMaureen Kelly, Vice ChairThomas Cicatiello, TreasurerMary Copp, SecretaryMark Pelson, Immediate Past ChairMembersLise FauliseChristopher S. GaffneyRosaline GranoffKaren Holler, M.D.Jessica Robins Miller, Ex officioPatrick A. Rogers, Esq.Mary SloaneAndrew Wallerstein, Past Chair
Schedule of EventsRegistration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:00 pm
Drinks and hors d’oeuvres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Silent Auction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Remarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:15 pmScott DiChristofero, Board ChairJessica Robins Miller, Head of SchoolNorm Alberigo, Wolf School Past Parent
Live Auction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:30 pmOliver Bennett
Coffee & Cupcakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:50 pm
Silent Auction Closes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00 pm
Auction Cash Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:15 pm
Thursday, May 5, 20116:00 – 8:30 pm at Hope Artiste Village, Pawtucket, Rhode Island
Event SponsorsThank you to all of our friends whose generous support made this evening possible.
Co-ChairsJoanna SaltonstallRebecca Tayler
MembersCheryl AutheletMartha Boss BennettLily BogosianJonathon Bonner and Jacqueline Ott
Nancy DempzeKatie DucharmeMarie EspositoJoan GraffRosaline GranoffBari HarlamSharon IngendahlLeslie JonesKaren Kames GaffneyStefania MardoTamara McKenney
Katherine PelsonJessica Robins MillerChris RitchSusan RoseMara ScoliardAndrew Wallerstein and Mary SloaneKristen WestmorelandMichelle WhiteJody Zeuli
Gold SponsorsThe Gaffney FamilyKatherine Harrison Pelson
& Mark PelsonThe Mardo Family &
SAF PropertiesThe White Family
Silver SponsorsAvalon Trust CompanyTed & Lily BogosianBank of AmericaBank RIMary & Allyn CoppE.A. Dion, IncorporatedHasbro, Inc.Peter M. Scotti & Assoc.Tanya Creations
Friends SponsorsMr. & Mrs. Arnold B.
Chace, Jr.Edwards, Angell, Palmer
& Dodge
Nancy Dempze & Dan Bailey
Allison EvansJill & Larry GoldsteinSusan M. HanflickMary McKenneyJody Saltonstall & Larry
Farwell
PatronsLeigh DennyMarie Esposito & Timi
Ann NeriJessica Robins Miller &
Peter MillerAndrew Wallerstein &
Mary Sloane
Donors as of April 29, 2011Robin & Phillip AmouyalEllen BanashTed & Sandy BenttinenArthur & Rosemary
Botelho
Mr. & Mrs. Dan CaminsKathryn FisherHelena & Bill FoulkesDonna & Harley FrankMerle & Stanley GoldsteinSheila & Paul HorwitzSally KingsburyBrooke & Eugene LeeDoug & Kathy MancoshDavida & Leo MelansonMr. & Mrs. Philip MillerElizabeth PerkinsBurt PriestPhil & Barbara RitchieJanice & Bruce RogoffThomas & Roxie SgourosSheila & Manfred SteinerAlison & Charlie
TownsendMelvin & Janet Zurier
Event CommitteeThank you to everyone who helped create this wonderful event and celebration.
Live Auction ItemsPalm Beach Paradise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Value: $3,000This gorgeous condo in Lost Tree, North Palm Beach, Florida, is the ultimate fun-in-the-sun getaway. Beautifully decorated, the condo was showcased in several architectural magazines. You will enjoy a one-week stay in style right on the beach, with the pool only steps away. Complete with 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, an extra cot, all the ameni-ties of home and a child friendly setting, this package is a giant dose of R & R. Grab your flip flops, throw on some sun screen and get out there!
Black out dates: February 17-29, 2012, Month of March 2012, April 14-21, 2012. Must be taken by November 30, 2012
Donated by: Kim & Liz Chace
A Stroke of Genius . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Value: $1,400Not only will you enjoy a fabulous game of golf at the Agawam Country Club, but your entire foursome will each receive a brand new Providence Precision Golf Group P2G2 putter. This newly designed putter, by golf pro Norm Alberigo, puts the weight of the putter at the contact point with the center of the ball. You’ll be some of the first golfers to own this unique and high performing product. So stop “puttering” around and get a jump on one of the biggest innovations to hit the game of golf.
Donated by: Norm Alberigo
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz . . . . . . . . .Value: Priceless Health guru Dr. Oz will tell you everything you need to know to stay young and vital. First seen on Oprah, this TV personality is the real deal. Among his many credentials, Dr. Oz is vice-chair and professor of surgery at Columbia University and directs the Cardiovascular Institute and Complementary Medicine Program at New York–Presbyterian Hospital. He has authored more than 400 original publications, book chapters and medical books and has received several patents. And let’s not forget his famous green breakfast smoothie! This package includes 2 tickets to a live taping of The Dr. Oz Show in NYC with an overnight stay at the Sofitel Luxury Hotel.
Donated by: The Doctor Oz Show, Mary-Jo Haronian
PawSox Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Value: $1,200 Host your own private party in a Paw Sox Hospitality Suite on your choice of Sunday, July 17th against the Durham Bulls or Sunday, Sept 4th against the Rochester Red Wings. This box is located on field level behind third base and features an enclosed bar, sitting area, and restroom. The suite also comes equipped with a television and refrig-erator, and has seating available outside the box. With tickets for 20, you are on your way to home run entertainment! Purchase of food and beverage is the responsibility of the attendees.
Donated by: KPMG – Oliver & Martha Bennett and Pat & Betsy Canning
Your Daily Dose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Value: PricelessMake your next trip to NYC even better! Join Jon Stewart and his team of correspondents on the set of The Daily Show in NYC for an outrageous night of news. We have 4 VIP tickets that are virtually never made available for auctions, so take advantage of this amazing opportunity! This is a sidesplitting, once-in-a-lifetime, extreme comedy experience, and as they say at The Daily Show—it’s even better than being informed! Must be 18 years of age or older. What a great way to end your day! Includes an overnight stay at a W Hotel in NYC.
Donated by: The Daily Show, Mark Pelson & Katherine Harrison Pelson
Hoop Dreams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Value: PricelessFour excellent “Owner’s Tickets” to a Boston Celtics game at the Garden. These tickets are available for your choice of a Friday night regular season game in 2011. With VIP parking included, this package is a slam dunk! And to make the trip to Boston a little easier, a $500 American Express Card to use for an overnight stay or even a limo up and back!
Donated by: Stephen & Diana Lewinstein, Dan Bailey & Nancy Dempze
This Domino Delivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Value: $2,500Own a truly exquisite, timeless, not to mention downright fun piece of art when you bid on this beautiful domino glass sculpture by famed artist Steven Weinberg. Steven’s work is represented in the permanent collections of over fifty major public art museums around the world, including the Musee Des Artes Decoratifs at Palais du Louvre in Paris, the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, and the Smithsonian. He is a two time recipient of a National Endowment for the Arts grant and has been casting and cutting glass in his Rhode Island Studio since 1979. Sure to be a focal point in your home or office, this is not to be passed by.
Donated by: Steven Weinberg
Silent Auction Items1) Bose Knows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Value: $640
• BoseWaveRadioIIingraphite• BoseQuietComfort2AcousticNoiseCancellingHeadphonesDonated by: Christina Sigrist, Bose Corporation
2) Cover Your Ears . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Value: $250• BoseBluetoothHeadset• BoseIE2AudioHeadphonesDonated by: Christina Sigrist
3) Coffee Break . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Value: $400• KeurigPlatinumK-cupMachine• Basketoffabulouscoffee-relateditemsDonated by: The McKenney Family, Wolf Middle School Parents
4) Tea Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Value: $400• KeurigPlatinumK-cupMachine• Basketoffabuloustea-relateditemsDonated by: The McKenney Family, Wolf Lower School Parents
5) Desk Decor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Value: $800• ElementgroundbreakingLEDdesklamp• Beautifulebonyblackdeskset,chromepenandpencilandwhite
leather journalDonated by: Humanscale, A.T. Cross, Inc. & Martha Boss Bennett
6) Glass Sass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Value: $600• Stunningsetof6hand-blowntumblersandpitcherDonated by: Pean Doubulyu Glass
7) Overnight Sensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Value: $250• Overnightstayfor2atFoxwoodsCasinoorMGMGrand
FoxwoodsDonated by: Frank Playo
8) Dazzling Debut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Value: $200• Family4packofticketstoTheAluminumShowatPPAC,
May 21st, 2:00 pm showDonated by: Adler, Pollock & Sheehan
9) Music Man . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Value: Priceless• AnafternoonofawesomemusicalfunwithWolfmusicteacher
Matt Caplan for your child and up to 3 friends.Donated by: Matt Caplan
10) Princi-pal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Value: Priceless• Yourchildand2friendscanspendtimewithWolf’sHeadof
School after school on a fun activity you help plan.Donated by: Jessica Robins Miller
11) Game Night . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Value: $140• FromMonopolytoBattleship,apackageofgamesforthewhole
family.Donated by: Anonymous
12) Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner? . . . Value: $1,000• CatererextraordinaireChrisWhirlowcreatesasumptuous
5-course dinner for 8 in your home. Menu and time TBD.Donated by: Chris Whirlow
13) She Likes to Move It Move It . . . . . .Value: Priceless• Yourchildandtwofriendscanhaveaplaydatewith
Occupational Therapist, Lise Faulise, in the Wolf School Sensory Arena. Includes 90 minutes of movement, play time, craft activity and snack
Donated by: Lise Faulise
14) Budding Baker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Value: $150• Basketofchildren’sbakingsupplies• 2dozenCakePopsdecoratedincolorsyouchooseDonated by: Katherine Pelson, Tamara McKenney
15) Wine & Dine While Looking Fine . . . . . .Value: $500• AwineandcheesepartyatJacquelinePhillipsSalon&Spa
for 4, including manicures and makeup application• RedStripeGiftCertificateDonated by: Jacqueline Phillips Salon, The White Family
16) Home Cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Value: $400• ChefKaitlynRobertsprovidesatwo-hourculinarylessonand
tasting for up to 6 guests in your home.Donated by: Kaitlyn Roberts of Easy Entertaining, Inc.
17) A Little Slice of Heaven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Value: $400• 2nightstayatPieintheSkybed&breakfastinVermont.
Beautiful 2 bedroom, 2 bath suite with hot tub and sun room. Full breakfast included.
Donated by: Ted & Lily Bogosian
18) Red Sox Nation• 18a)vs.NYYankees,August30(2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Value: $180
Donated by: Peter M. Scotti & Associates
• 18b)vs.ClevelandIndians,August3(2) . . . . . . . . . . . . Value: $180Donated by: Mary & Richard Glanz
• 18c)vs.SanDiegoPadres,June21(4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Value: $220Donated by: CVS/Bari Harlam
19) Martinis and Makeovers . . . . . . . . . . . . Value: $420• AlayneWhiteprivatespapartyfor4ateithertheProvidenceor
Bristol location• BodyLotion&ShowerGelDonated by: Alayne White Spa
20) Lacrosse is Boss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Value: $350• LacrosseequipmentpackageandticketstoaBostonCannonsgame• MeetandgreetwiththeBostonCannonsteam• 3daysofCannonsLacrosseCampinNarragansett
(lastweekofJuly)Donated by: Larry Madeira, the Boston Cannons
21) Tools for Schools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Value: $200• OnehourconsultationwithSusanHanflick,M.Ed.,tohelpwith
school placement for students with special needs or college planning and placement
Donated by: Susan Hanflick
22) Football Foes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Value: $700• 4ticketstotheNewEnglandPatriotsvs.NewYorkJetsgamein
New York City. Scheduled for Sunday, November 13, 8:20 pm• AutographedphotoofretiredPatriotsplayerTroyBrownDonated by: The Mardo Family, Gallo Thomas Insurance Company
23) Yard Bard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Value: $500• 2-hourconsultationwithmastergardenerLouisRaymond
of Renaissance Gardening who will help you transform any outdoors space.
• 1-hourexteriororinteriorpaintconsultationfromAdler’s and 2 gallons of paint
Donated by: Louis Raymond, Owner, Renaissance Gardening, Adler’s
24) Tennis Anyone? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Value: $275• Adultandchildtennispackagewithracketsandaccessories• 4ticketstoCampbell’sHallofFameTennisChampionshipsat
the Tennis Hall of Fame in NewportDonated by: Jacques Faulise
25) Cheaper by the Half Dozen . . . . . . . . . . . Value: $100• 6bottlesofgreatwinesselectedbyownerElliottFishbeinof
Town Wine & Spirits in East ProvidenceDonated by: Town Wine & Spirits
26) Transform Your World . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Value: $200• PackageofHasbro’sexcitingTransformertoysDonated by: Anonymous
27) Hope Street Spree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Value: $400• GiftcertificatestoHopeStreetestablishmentsincluding
City Nails, 7 Stars, Afrodita Salon/Boutique, Blaze, CVS, and Green River Silver Co.
Donated by: Afrodita Salon/Boutique, Blaze Eastside, Green River Silver Co.,
The White Family
28) 3 Sweet Months . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Value: $70• Gregg’sCakeaMonth,3monthgiftplanDonated by: Gregg’s Restaurants & Pubs
29) A Swinging Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Value: $862• Aroundofgolfforfourplayers,includinggolfcartsand
forecaddie at the Tournament Players Club of Boston in Mansfield, MA.
• LunchattheclubhouseDonated by: Chris Gaffney
30) Thank Heaven for Little Girls . . . . . . . . . Value: $275• FurRealPup,RosePetalCottage,Polodress,and2cutepursesDonated by: Anonymous, The White Family
31) Date Night . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Value: $200• $100giftcertificatetoRasoiRestaurant• 2TicketstoSteelMagnoliasatTrinityRepforSunday,May15Donated by: Jody Saltonstall and Larry Farwell, The White Family
32) Opulent Opera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Value: $1,000• 2ticketstoanoperaofyourchoicefromaselectionofthreeat
the Metropolitan Opera House in NYC• AnovernightstayattheWHotelDonated by: Barbara & Victor Pelson, Katherine Harrison Pelson & Mark Pelson
Thank YouWe would like to thank all the vendors and friends who have so generously contributed items to our Live and/or Silent Auction offerings. Thank you for supporting The Wolf School.
Adler’s Adler, Pollack & SheeehanAfrodita Salon/BoutiqueAlayne White SpaA.T. Cross CompanyNorm Alberigo – Agawam
Hunt Country ClubAnonymousDan Bailey &
Nancy DempzeBlazeOliver & Martha BennettTed & Lily BogosianBoston CannonsMatt CaplanBose CorporationKim & Liz ChaceCVS – Bari Harlam The Daily ShowThe Dr. Oz ShowEasy Entertaining, Inc.
Jacques & Lise Gerard Faulise
Chris Gaffney & Karen Kames
Gallo Thomas Insurance Company
Richard & Mary GlanzGregg’s RestaurantsSusan HanflickMary-Jo HaronianHumanscaleJacqueline Philips SalonKPMGStephen & Diana
LewinsteinLarry MadeiraThe Mardo FamilyThe McKinney FamilyJessica Robins MillerPean Doubulyu GlassKatherine Harrison Pelson
& Mark PelsonBarbara & Victor Pelson
Frank PlayoLouis RaymondJody Saltonstall &
Larry FarwellPeter Scotti & AssociatesChristina SigristTown Wine & SpiritsSteven WeinbergChris WhirlowThe White FamilyWolf School Lower School
FamiliesWolf School Middle
School Families
Special thanks to: Sharon Ingendahl for her artistic sensibilities, decorating know-how & generous spirit.
Alan SorrentinoFoam Board Artist for Fundraisers,
Parties & Special Events
(401)[email protected]
The Gaffney FamilyProud supporters of
The Wolf School
The Pelsen FamilyProud supporters of
The Wolf School
The Mardo Familyand SAF Properties
Proud supporters of
The Wolf School
The White FamilyProud supporters of
The Wolf School
NPINeuropsychology Partners, Inc.
Margaret A. DiCarlo, Ph.DLaura B. Brown, Ph.D.
William M. Whelihan, Ph.D., ABPPAllison S. Evans, Ph.D.
50 Maude Street, Elmhurst – 5th Floor, Providence, RI 02908Satellite Offices: North Smithfield, Bristol
Tel:(401)456-6587•Fax:(401)456-2399www.npsypar.com
Susan M. Hanflik, m.ed.Educational Consultant
Tutoring and Test Preparation
170 Summit Drive, Cranston, RI 02902
Voice:(401)944-4315•Fax:(401)[email protected]
215 Ferris AvenueEast Providence, RI 02916(401) 432-9940www.thewolfschool.org
For additional information please contact Marie Esposito at (401) 432-9400, x11, or email [email protected]