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Sage Soirée: Silent Auction

2024 Auction Items

Below is a sampling of the auction items that were available to attendees at the 12th annual Sage Soirée on November 7th, 2024. This webpage was created for display purposes only.

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Activities

A Day On The Slopes

Two (2) full day lift tickets to Nakiska ski area in Kananaskis.

Two (2) Servus Tube Park Vouchers – the perfect winter activity! Have a blast going down a tubing lane at WinSport!

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Donated by:
Resorts of the Canadian Rockies
WinSport

Italian Feast 

A Centini dining experience – Dinner for four including two bottles of wine selected by their Wine Team. This certificate includes alcohol, tax and gratuity.

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Donated by:
Centini Restaurant and Lounge

Take the Theatre Home 

Two (2) tickets to A Christmas Carol at Max Bell Theatre valid November 29-December 29, 2024 and a 2015 Les Miserable poster signed by the cast. 

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Donated by:
Theatre Calgary
The Winthers Family

Dinner and the Philharmonic

Two (2) tickets to Nicolas Namoradze plays Rachmaninoff on Saturday November 16, 2024 at 7:30pm in Jack Singer Concert Hall and $50 gift card to NOtaBLE.

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Donated by:
The Calgary Philharmonic
NOtaBLE the Restaurant

The Perfect Pair

A Macaron baking class for two (2)!

If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to make the elusive French macarons you’ve come to the right place!

Then keep the good times rolling with your Pie Junkie gift certificate and Sprinkbank Cheese of the month subscription!

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Donated by:
Ollia Macarons & Tea
Pie Junkie
Springbank Cheese Co.

Bruce Springsteen

Four (4) tickets to the Bruce Springsteen concert at the Scotiabank Saddledome on Saturday November 16, 2024.

Seats are located in section 120, row 6, seats 5, 6, 7, and 8

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Donated by:
The Higgins Family

Day Trip to the Mountains

Use your $100 gift card to Kananaskis Outfitters to book any of their Guided Tours or Rental Gear. Stop at the Iron Goat and Grill in Canmore for some food and finish off the day with a Tour and Tasting for four (4) at the Two Rivers Distillery in Calgary!

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Donated by:
Kananaskis Outfitters
Iron Goat Grill
Two Rivers Distillery

The Hungry Golfer

Enjoy a taste of Calgary’s golf courses with a certificate for two (2) to Priddis Greens Brunch and two (2) golf passes to Elbow Springs.

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Donated by:
Elbow Springs
Priddis Greens

Flames vs. Islanders

6 Tickets to attend the Calgary Flames vs New York Islanders November 19th, 2024 in a private terrace level suite.

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Donated by:
Summit Legal Group

Family Fun and Holiday Shopping

It’s Grillin’ Time

A Traeger Pro 575 Pellet Grill with black grill cover.

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Donated by:
Trail Appliances

Trivia with Craig

Elevate your next game night with a private at-home trivia night hosted by Craig McFarlane and popcorn made in your new Hollywood by Nostalgia Kettle Popcorn Maker.

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Donated by:
Passing Time with Craig
Anonymous
 

Stock Your Shelves

$500 in gift cards for any Co-op grocery store.

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Donated by:
Alan Facey

Adventures with Your Crew

Make memories with your family and friends! 4 passes to Telus Spark, 4 passes to Butterfield Acres, Admission for 2 adults and up to 6 kids to the Royal Tyrell Museum, a $50 gift card for Canadian Brewhouse, and a bottle of wine.

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Donated by:
Canadian Brewhouse
Telus Spark
Royal Tyrell Museum
Butterfield Acres

For Your Little Thrill Seekers

Your little daredevil will surely enjoy these four (4) one-day tickets to Calaway Park and two (2) choice passes to Galaxyland or World Waterpark.

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Donated by:
Calaway Park
West Edmonton Mall

Just for You

 The Matching Set

Gift yourself (or your someone special) this stunning set of Blue Topaz earrings and necklace in sterling silver. 

When not wearing they can be perfectly displayed on your new prisma jewelry tree. 

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Donated by:
Umbra
Paris Jewellers

Aimee Trudel Fitness

Workout in the comfort of your own home with certified fitness trainer Aimee Trudel. This certificate includes 5 x 1 hour, 1-on-1 sessions with your choice of yoga, pilates, or gentle fitness hosted right your house!

What’s more convenient than a workout at home.

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Donated by:
Aimee Trudel

Spa-turday

Enjoy a spa day at SKA Thermal Spa with their $100 gift card and continue the relaxation at home with a Spa-in-a-Bag from RnR Wellness Spa and other goodies.

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Donated by:
RnR Wellness Spa
SKA Thermal Spa
Anonymous

Spoiled

Spoil yourself with a 6 month subscription to Springbank Cheese of the month club which is paired perfectly with a basket of spirits from Crowfoot Wine and Spirits, all wrapped up in a cozy Kantha blanket.

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Donated by:
Crowfoot Wine and Spirits
Springbank Cheese Co.
Shelia Fenwick

Riding in Style

Spruce Meadows 1/4 zip, masters ball cap, and two (2) tumblers.

$40 gift card to Higher Ground and $25 gift card to The Keg. 

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Donated by:
Spruce Meadows
Higher Ground
The Keg

 For Your Sports Fan

Calgary Flames Hockey Stick autographed by Jonathan Huberdeau & Stampeders Jersey autographed by Mike Rose.

Two (2) Platinum Club Calgary Flames tickets on Friday, November 15, 2024. (Calgary Flames vs. Nashville Predators at the Saddledome). These tickets include a full buffet dinner. Please note beverages are not included.

Two (2) Calgary Roughnecks home opener tickets on Saturday, December 28, 2024.

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Donated by:
Stampeders Community
Calgary Flames
Calgary Roughnecks
Calgary Flames Alumni.

Mirror Will Package

 A couples Mirror Will Package:

Includes two Wills, two Enduring Powers of Attorney and two Personal Directives. 

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Donated by:
Summit Legal Group

Getaway & Stay

 Boarding & Biscuits for Your Best Friend

$300 to Springbank Pet Resort – a full-service luxury pet facility owned by local Veterinarian Dr. Jeff Dand & his brother, Joe Dand.

Along with treats and toys to keep them cozy on their stay away.

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Donated by:
Springbank Pet Resort
Petvalu (Crowchild)

Staycation at the Carriage House

‘Dine & Stay Package’, which includes a one (1) night stay in a Premium room (with a full, hot breakfast buffet for up to two people) and a $50 credit to any of our four Food & Beverage outlets.

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Donated by:
The Carriage House Hotel
Conference Centre

Copper Point Golf Club

18 holes for two (2) with power cart on The Point Course at the championship courses of Copper Point Golf Club in beautiful Invermere, BC.

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Donated by:
Copper Point Golf Club

Rosebud Theatre

Rosebud Theatre is one of Alberta’s premiere theatre companies with a reputation as an excellent Canadian destination for live theatre.

This package includes tickets for two (2) for dinner and their Christmas on the Air show.

Expires December 22, 2024

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Donated by:
Rosebud Theatre

Lazy Sunday

Whether a beginner or long-time plant parent this goodie basket can help grow your fabulous houseplants with a bag of soil/fertilizer, houseplant care book, two pots and a gift card to Golden Acre for $75.

Then admire all your hard work with coffee from around Calgary including a coffee basket from Rosso Coffee, a $60 gift card to Higher Ground, a 250g bag of coffee beans given by Paradigm Spark, and a Calgary Café Passport from Never Bored Inc..

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Donated by:
Kimberly Haddow
Rosso Coffee
Higher Ground
Paradigm Spark
Never Bored

Cozy Mountain Getaway

Enjoy a one-night stay at the Buffalo Mountain Lodge located in Banff, Alberta or Emerald Lake Lodge located in beautiful Yoho National Park, British Columbia. Includes: a one-night stay, all taxes and gratuities included.

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Donated by:
Canadian Rocky Mountains Resorts

Home Decor

 Handmade Quilted Bed Runner

by: Dedrha Ripley

Spruce up your room with a king size, handmade quilted bed runner with abstract colours.

9’ x 2.5’

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Donated by:
Dedrha Ripley

Colours of the Sunset Quilt

by: Geraldine Hutchinson

Stay nice and warm this winter season with a queen size, handmade quilt with the colours of a beautiful sunset.

6.5’ x 6’

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Donated by:
Geraldine Hutchinson

“Heritage Farm, nr. Nanton”

by Dorothy Chisholm

Pastel on pastelboard

12” x 16″

Retail value $750.00

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Donated by:
Dorothy Chisholm

Beautify Your Home

Learn how to create your own floral display with a gift certificate for two (2) to a DIY floral workshop. Keep the beauty coming with a gorgeous exhibit mirror and a 5×7 infinity frame.

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Donated by:
Flower Aura by Natasha and Umbra

 Spring Cleaning in Winter

Get ahead of your spring cleaning this winter with a $100 gift certificate to Residential Carpet Cleaning to get your carpets back to their former glory after all the holiday fun.

Then spruce up the rest of the house with an Umbra Woodrow storage stool, a 5×7 infinity frame, and jewelry tree to help organize your other spaces.

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Donated by:
Residential Carpet Cleaning
Umbra

Magazine Rack by Chantey Dayal and $200 Co-op gift card

Beautifully hand painted magazine rack by artist Chantey Dayal, that you can fill using your $200 Co-op gift card.

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Donated by:
Chantey Dayal
Alan Facey

Painted Fruit Bowl by Chantey Dayal and $200 Co-op gift card

Beautifully hand painted fruit bowl by artist Chantey Dayal, that you can fill using your $200 Co-op gift card.

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Donated by:
Chantey Dayal
Alan Facey

Painting named Cloe by Chantey Dayal and $100 Co-op gift card

Beautifully hand painted portrait by artist Chantey Dayal and $100 Co-op gift card.

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Donated by:
Chantey Dayal
Alan Facey

Children’s Grief Centre Community Art

Art Pieces

Art created by some of our clients that reflect part of their grief story.

Please refer to the description near the artwork.

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Donated by:
Children’s Grief Centre Community Art

Other Supports

Online Resources

Our resource library is an always-evolving collection of resources and information to support individuals and families facing any advanced illness or following a death. The resources are available to everyone and cover various illness, death, and grief topics. Browse the library to find content created by our team, links to resources from other organizations, and book recommendations for all ages.

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Education

Almost 2000 people a year benefit from our in-service consultation, training, seminars, and accredited workshops. Individuals and groups that call on us for training and resources include anyone who would like to broaden their understanding of palliative care and grief personally or professionally.

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