#9 - "Shelly Atkinson Artwork"
Born in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Shelly creates her whimsical, colorful paintings at her home studio in Truro, Nova Scotia. A self taught artist, Shelly enjoys experiments with various styles, colors and techniques. "Painting makes me happy! It is the one thing that I can do where it is from my own mind, my soul and my imagination." Shelly's artwork has been reproduced onto various products, and used by various magazine companies and organizations throughout the world. Diagnosed with Breast Cancer this year, Shelly found great comfort in creating her new line of funky women to help her cope with what she was going through. She is donating for this auction an 3 1/2" x 4" mini "original" painting on a block of wood of a woman with the wording "I am woman, hear me roar", along with her funky women magnet set (5 magnets), and a funky women 2006 cd calendar (2007 calendar to follow). To view items, go to Shelly's website and click on link: NSASW Silent Auction. .
Donor - Shelly Atkinson, Truro, Nova Scotia, CANADA
Approx. Value - $75.00
Web Site
#11 - "Day Lilies II"
My painting is titled Day Lilies II. It is a watercolour, size 6.5 inches by 10.5 inches. The painting is a realistic depiction of yellow day lilies on a blue/purple background.
Art Biography:
Peggy Beaton is a native of Halifax. She has concentrated on watercolour painting since 1989, and has participated in a number of day and week-long workshops under the direction of artists including Alice Reed, Eugenie Perry, Roger Savage, and Ron Hazell. She has exhibited in a number of juried shows. Peggy is a member of the Contemporary Art Society of Nova Scotia and Dartmouth Visual Arts Society.
A website is not available but you may contact Peggy at: 902-454-2535 or at E-mail: coxbeaton@coxbeaton.ca .
Donor - Peggy Beaton, RSW, is in private practice as a Clinical Social Worker in Halifax, NS.
Approx. Value - $180.00
#12 - "House in the Sky"
This laser 11X14 artist proof is glass mounted in a 16X20 frame is titled, "House in the sky". This whimsical montage visually speaks to the dreams we have of where we live and how that place of spirit guides us in our journey throughout life.
Bill, originally from Ontario but residing now in the Gaspereau valley outside of Wolfille Nova Scotia has been active in the collection of digital images from around the province for the past 3 years and has many examples showcased on his website. The piece he has donated in the name and support of Prostate Cancer Survivors across the country is called "House in the sky".
Donor - Bill O'Brien, Wolfville, Nova Scotia, CANADA
Approx. Value - $135
Web Site
#14 - "The Greengrocer's Kitchen: Fruit and Nuts"
A Cookbook authored by Pete Luckett - "Glowing pyramids of succulent fruit make shopping for produce like taking a walk through the Garden of Eden. In "The Greengrocer's Kitchen: Fruit and Nuts", Pete Luckett offers 150 casual gourmet recipes based on these heavenly temptations, plus tips on almost every page for selection, storage and preparation". (quotation from the forward to Pete's book).
Donor - Pete Luckett of Pete's Frootique (Bedford & Downtown Halifax)
Approx. Value - $24.95
Web Site
#15 - Silk Robe
Chow Ping Yip, owner of SILVER SILK, has donated a beautiful, royal blue silk robe with a peacock, hand painted individually with an air brush. SILVER SILK specializes in silk fabrics and products, most imported from China and Southeast Asia; Chinese-style clothing for children and adults; blankets, personal and household accessories; and silk painting kits... classes can be arranged. SILVER SILK is located at 6417 Quinpool Road in Halifax B3L 1A7. A website is not available but Ping can be reached at 902-446-2828 or e-mail at: chow.ping@ns.sympatico.ca
Donor - Chow Ping Yip, born in China and a former graduate of the Maritime School of Social Work.
Approx. Value - $70.00
#16 - Clay pink ribbon and dove pin
This pin is a fund raiser to assist the Breast Cancer Fellowship group to purchase a Dragon Boat. The Dragon Boat will be used by the Special Olympics team, a men's prostate cancer group and the Breast Cancer Fellowship Group of Colchester County, Nova Scotia.
Donor - Anonymous
Approx. Value - $10.00
#17 - MOMENTS IN TIME GIFT BASKETS.
The "Madison", one of 30 gift basket presentations from MOMENTS IN TIME, is brimming over with the finest hand picked ingredients: Chocolate Almond Thin Cookies,
Sesame Seed Water Crackers,
Werther's Caramels,
Mixed Nuts,
Cashew Roca,
Rosenborg Danish Cheese Sticks,
Ghirardelli Chocolate Almond Coffee,
Ghirardelli Chocolate Raspberry Coffee,
Munz Swiss Premium Milk Chocolate,
Hazelnut Chocolate Spoon,
Cappuccino Malt
Balls. -
For creative, elegant gift ideas for all occasions, please view the website below to see the "Madison" and the many other gift baskets available.
Donor - Beverly Kirk owner of: MOMENTS IN TIME GIFT BASKETS
249 BESSBOROUGH AVE.,
MONCTON, N.B.
E1E 1R3
Approx. Value - $50.00
Web Site
#18 - The Maple Leaf Mirror.
We are pleased to support the 2006 National Social Work Conference, with a donation of our newest design, The Maple Leaf Mirror. This decorative piece will bring an artistic accent to any room in your home. A graceful circle of leaves surrounds the mirror bringing the soft luster of pewter to blend dramatically with the mirrored surface.
We are situated on the beautiful South Shore of Nova Scotia and we welcome visitors who either drop in or prearrange a tour. While in Nova Scotia let us introduce you, through interaction with our artisans at work and illustrated interpretive panels (English and French), to old and new techniques used in making pewter as well as the fascinating history of pewter. Preview your visit by logging onto our web site below.
Through the years, Amos Pewter has grown and become synonymous with excellence in design and craftsmanship. We are proud to be a member of the Economuseum Network, whose mission is to showcase traditional trades and skills.
Donor - Greg and Suzanne are the owners of Amos Pewter
Approx. Value - $125.00
Web Site
#19A, #19B - mésa therapeutics
mésa therapeutics is pleased to give two gifts certificates to the Silent Auction one for a one hour Swedish Massage by Wendy Lane and the other for a Shiatsu Massage by Gillian Scott, Dipl, ST,MT. mésa therapeutics was created to provide clients and therapists with a relaxed, supportive environment combined with high standard of professionslism and service. Through case history and discussion, the practitioner develops a treatment plan tailored to the clients needs. The treatments provided use the following techniques: Relaxation/Deep Tissue, Craniosacral Therapy, La Stone Therapy, Myofacial Release, Maya Abdominal Massage and Pregnancy Massage. Their commitment to continuing education and ongoing bodywork helps them assist clients in developing sustainable wellness-oriented lifestyles. mésa therapeutics can be reached by calling 429-2225 or email wendylanermt@hotmail.com
Donor - Wendy Lane: Registered Massage Therapist
Approx. Value - $75.00 each
#20 - Lapis/howlite and hematite necklace and
matching earrings .
Stacey Cornelius, a.k.a. the Hermit Queen's Jeweller, is pleased to
donate a beautiful lapis/howlite and hematite fire polished crystal and glass beaded necklace with sterling clasp and
matching earrings . A native of Nova Scotia, Stacey is a graduate of
NSCAD University (BFA 1990) and has exhibited works in handmade paper
at Mount Saint Vincent University Art Gallery, the Mary Black
Gallery, and the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia. She currently lives on Nova Scotia's
Eastern Shore where her love of thoughtful solitude and the
natural environment come to life in her new medium: semi-precious
stone bead jewellery. Stacey can be reached at the Farmer's Market located in the historic
Halifax Brewery, just down the street from the Westin Nova Scotian Hotel every Saturday. Take a moment and explore her website to view samples of her other works of art.
Donor - Stacey Cornelius, a.k.a. the Hermit Queen's Jeweller. E-mail: stacey@hermitqueen.com .
Approx. Value - $85.00
Web Site
#21 - Clothing Item by Foreign Affair
Since 1973, Foreign Affair has delivered the finest in style and service. The foundation of our 30 year success is based on our relationships with our customers and our ability to bring them the most exciting fashions the market has to offer. We carry such designer labels as: Lida Baday, Hugo Boss, Luisa Corano, Elie Tahari, Rebecca Taylor, Ellen Tracy, Anne Klein, Eileen Fisher, Teenflo, Pink Tartan, as well as our contemporary lines, Seven for all mankind, Citizens of Humanity, True Religion, Rock n' Republic, Joe's, Nougat, Cynthia Steffe, Vince, Sandwich, Laundry... and more. We offer free alterations (on regular price purchases) by our in store seamstress, same day if necessary and packaging and shipping to your destination.
Donor - Foreign Affair, 5639 Spring Garden Road and 1705 Barrington Street, Halifax, NS. (902)429-1407
Approx. Value - $250.00
#22 - Amethyst Earrings
Five goldsmiths one passion...Judith and James Little, along with their experienced team of resident goldsmiths, have been creating custom design jewellery for their clientele since 1977. FireWorks Gallery's Victorian era shop is a perfect setting to stimulate the blend of cutting edge design technology of the 21st century. Using gold, platinum, diamonds and coloured gemstones, we will aid you in creating a piece of jewellery as unique and precious as the one you love. Located in historic downtown Halifax, we are a full service jeweller, offering professional jewellery repair and restoration. Works by other artisans, modern timepieces, estate jewellery and our own creations will combine to make a visit to FireWorks Gallery a pleasant and tempting event.
Donor - FireWorks Gallery, 1569 Barrington St.,Halifax, NS. B3J 1Z7. (902) 420-1735 or 1-800-720-GEMS.
Approx. Value - $128.00
Web Site
#23 - "Herring Cove" - Limited Edition Reproduction by artist Joy Laking
Joy Laking loves painting. For over thirty years she has painted in Nova Scotia and captured her view of the world on watercolour paper. She is inspired by the white clapboard houses that are sprinkled along the Bay of Fundy shore, old rocking chairs on porches, flowered curtains billowing in a cottage window or children playing on the mud flats. The reproduction is a lithographic copy of a favourite painting. They are printed on acid-free paper with long-lasting light-fast inks. They are printed in editions of 400 and are signed and numbered by Joy. The print donated to the Silent Auction is titled, "Herring Cove" and can be viewed on Joy's website below. Contact Joy at: 902-647-2816; toll free: 1 800 565 5899; or lakings@ns.sympatico.ca
Donor - Joy Laking Gallery, 6730 Hwy 2, RR#1 Bass River, NS B0M 1B0.
Approx. Value - $200.00
Web Site
#24 - Janet's Angel - Hand crafted stained glass angel
Janet is an entrepreneur who worked for several years making stained glass items which were sold in tourist shops throughout Nova Scotia. This allowed her to work mainly from her home so she could be available to her own three angel daughters. Angels seemed to be a consistent gift item, no matter what the season or occasion. Janet now makes Christmas angels exclusively for Delong Farms as an accessory to it's line of Christmas wreaths and apparel. Janet designs each years' angels with a uniqueness for that year; the angel for 2005 is about 4" long with a dark blue body, textured clear wings and carrying a silver bell. It comes with a ribbon for hanging perhaps from a Christmas tree and a suction cup for hanging in a window. The complete line of Delong Farms products can be seen at the website below.
Donor - Janet Wickstrom, Truro, NS
Approx. Value - $18.00.
Web Site
#25 - Bonne Cuisine's Pastry Shop - Gift Certificate
For your next event, leave the food preparation to the experts. We will cater your event with freshly catered food with a professional look.
Bakewells, Bonne Cuisine’s Pastry Shop, showcases decadent desserts known as the finest desserts in Halifax. Margaret Carson, proprietor, ensures all food is prepared using only the finest quality ingredients and all menu items are prepared from scratch in our kitchen. Margaret and our Head Chef, Terry Provo, welcome the opportunity to create a unique culinary experience for you and your guests. We are happy to make arrangements for any special dietary requirements, and we offer a wide range of gluten-free and dairy-free products. Bonne Cuisine, Spring Garden Place 5640 Spring Garden Road Halifax, Nova Scotia
B3J 3M7 Phone: 902.425.6797; Fax: 902.425.2114 or E-mail: bonnecuisine@ns.aliantzinc.ca
Donor - Margaret Carson, Proprietor
Approx. Value - $25.00
Web Site
#26A, #26B, #26C, #26D - Autographed Music CD's
Two copies each of Great Big Sea, 'The Hard & The Easy' autographed by Great Big Sea, and Matt Mays & El Torpedo autographed by Matt Mays (www.mattmays.com)
Donor - Mike Greatorex, Sonic Records, 1674 Hollis Street, Halifax, NS
Approx. Value - $20.00 each
Web Site
#27 - Tim Horton's Home Coffee Brewer
Famous coffee shop, Tim Horton's, has donated this 10 cup home coffee brewer. Consists of home brewer, coffee carafe, and a supply of 25 coffee filters by Bunn. Makes perfect coffee in less than three minutes.
Donor - TDL Group Ltd., 618 McElmon Rd., Debert, NS B0M 1G0
Approx. Value - $125.00
Web Site
#32 - Christmas at Ashby Manor
A six piece holiday gift set from the Dickens Village Series. 19th Century Victorians in England celebrated Christmas in good style. People enjoyed hosting marvelous parties where parlour games, dancing and good foods of the day were enjoyed. In this this set, which can be displayed on a table, mantle or under the Christmas tree, couples can be seen circling the dance floor inside the manor house which glows with the light of a blazing fire and the warmth of good cheer. Contributed by the Nova Scotian Emporium and Fireside Dining, 880 Prince St., Truro, NS (902) 893-8285; Fax: (902) 895-0013.
Donor - Brenda Dennis at the Nova Scotian Emporium and Fireside Dining. "Where the tradition continues...."
Approx. Value - $125.00
#31 - Therapeutic Massage Therapy
The Physioclinic is an interdisciplinary team of Health Care Professionals providing services in the Treatment, Prevention, & Case Management of injuries. The company has donated A gift certificate for a one hour therapeutic massage therapy session.
Donor - The Physioclinic - Multiple locations in Nova Scotia.
Approx. Value - Your Bid
Web Site
#35 - Drop Earings
Drop earings with a combination of onynx and green stone set in stirling silver. Purchased from the National Gallery of Canada
Donor - Canadian Association of Social Workers
Approx. Value - $50.00
Web Site
#34 - Fleur de Sel - Lunch for Two Gift Certificate
Fleur de Sel - Located in the heart of historic Lunenburg, Fleur de Sel Restaurant et Maison offers a truly unforgettable experience. Our restaurant offers a variety of dishes, based on traditional French cuisine, from award-winning chef Martin Ruiz Salvador. And our bed-and-breakfast accommodations provide a cozy, cottage-like setting that's ideal for romantic escapes.
Visit Fleur de Sel today and remember us forever. Voted #8 Best New Restaurant in Canada by En Route. - Behind the Name - Fleur de sel is a fine gourmet salt raked and harvested by hand along the Atlantic and Mediterranean coasts of France and Spain. Renowned for exceptional flavour, these crystals are sprinkled over foods just before serving for the perfect accent to your culinary experience. Fleur de Sel. Named for, gift of the sea. Renowned for wonderful taste.
Donor - Fleur de Sel Restaurant & Maison
53 Montague Street, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia
(902) 640 - 2121
Approx. Value - $60.00
Web Site
#36 - "A Couple Dancing"
A "timeless figure" of a couple dancing, in electroplated and patinated woven copper wire cloth (26 cm high by 12 cm in diameter). Dawn MacNutt is a Weaver and Sculptor living and working in Dartmouth, NS. Dawn shows her work all over Canada and around the world. She stretches traditional skills used in handling fiber to new limits in the pursuit of sophisticated form and imagery. She uses techniques formerly used in tapestry, basketry and knitting to create evocative, dynamic figurative sculpture. Sometimes traditional basketry materials are fashioned into three demensional forms and cast in bronze. Sometimes metal wires are woven into a sheet and then the sheet is manipulated into a free standing figure. Because most of the pieces are loosely woven, their transparency creates a mysterious, almost ghostlike impression. Dawn MacNutt worked as a family therapist for many years before devoting herself to sculpture full time in 1995. She studied at Mount Allison University in New Brunswick, Dalhousie University and the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design in Halifax.
Donor - Dawn MacNutt, 35 Hazelhurst St.,Dartmouth, NS. B2Y 3N1 (902) 466-4792 or macnutt@ns.sympatico.ca
Approx. Value - $700.00
Web Site
#37 - Hand Made Jewellery
FIFTH AVENUE COLLECTION HAND MADE JEWELLERY - " A Rosy Circle" hard wire collar adjustable neckpiece with earrings. Gleaming gold finish, nickel free Jewellery with Austrian Swarovski Crystal components.
Included is a Black Jewellery storage box for your special Jewellery when not used.
Donor - Marilyn R. Marcon Ph: (902) 469-3839; Cel: (902) 221-4403; mrmarcon@ns.sympatico.ca
Approx. Value - $108.00
Web Site
#38A, #38B - Pen and Ink Drawings
"The Congregation" and "The Frantic Composer", two works on paper, pen and ink drawings. Darrell Black is an American visual artist living and working in Frankfurt, Germany, who has been creating his form of artwork called "Definism" for the past 16 years. His work portrays various differences in human nature, from life's everyday dramas to humankind's quest to understanding Self. The pen and ink drawings transport viewers from the doldrums of their daily reality to a visual interpretation of another reality.
Donor - Darrell Black, Frankfurt, Germany - E-mail: definism@web.de
Approx. Value - $150.00 US each
Web Site
#39 - Cone Flower Slab Vase
Janet Doble has long been inspired by the festive colours and motifs of European maiolica. A white opaque glaze provides the background on which she hand paints her bold colourful patterns and motifs. Individually wheel thrown or hand built with earthenware clay, they are glazed and decorated with a desire to transform the everyday into something unique and special. Her production work has mainly consisted of thrown functional tableware glazed with maiolica glaze and decorated with the bright festive colours inspired by European ceramics. Over the past two years she has been doing more slab work creating decorative trays and one-of-a-kind pieces, exploring new glazes and combining these with the painted surface of the maiolica glaze. Jane graduated from the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design in 1995 and from John Abbott College in 1984. She has been working as a potter for the past 20 years, first from her studio in Hudson Quebec and for the past 10 years in Halifax.
Donor - Janet Doble, 2641 Fuller Terrace, Halifax, NS B3K 3V8. 902-455-6960. jdoble@hfx.eastlink.ca
Approx. Value - $110.00
Web Site
#40 - "The Runaway"
20x30 Oil on Canvas. - Ambera Wellmann's painting "The Runaway" depicts the story of a young woman on the run. The scene is set as the girl escapes down a winding path from the house atop the hill. A sense of urgency and speed can be felt as the clouds and landscape are rustled by wind. Ambera paints both from life and imagination, delivering landscapes and forms that reflect her surroundings and her past. She currently lives and works in Halifax. The "Runaway" can be viewed in the gallery on Ambera's website. Take a moment to view this painting and her other works of art.
Donor - Ambera Wellmann, Halifax Nova Scotia. Email: ambera@amberas.com. Phone: (902) 444-6670
Approx. Value - $600.00
Web Site
#41 - A Night at the Best Western Glengarry
A gift certificate for one nights stay in one of our king or queen size hotel rooms in our main convention centre for two people. Enjoy two complementary breakfasts in our main dinning room. The Best Western Glengarry is part of "The World's Largest Hotel Chain" and located in Truro, the Hub of Nova Scotia on the Glooscap Trail and 40 miles north of the Halifax International Airport. You can find us at 150 Willow St., Truro, NS B2N 4Z6. 1-800-567-4276.
Donor - Rose M. DeCoste, CHA, General Manager
Approx. Value - $137.00
Web Site
#42 - "Cobequid Bay" Gift Basket
This attractive splitwood basket contains a delicious array of gourmet treats including maple tea,fruit sauce,Appleton chocolates,French roast coffee,shortbreads,choc. dipping spoon,blueberry jam,pretzels & dip mix.
Donor - Babbling Brook Gourmet Food & Gift Baskets
4 Dominion St.,Truro, Nova Scotia B2N 3N8 Tel:902.843.81
Approx. Value - $49.99
Web Site
#43 - Touch of Gold
Custom made, sterling silver earings with semi-precious stones. Touch of Gold is located at 5640 Spring Garden Road, Halifax, NS; telephone number 902-423-5600, fax.902-423-5601 and email: atouchofgold@ns.aliantzinc.ca.
Donor - Touch of Gold
Approx. Value - $89.00
#44 - Hooked Rug with a twist - "Tapisabelle" ;
Un tapis hooké différent - "Tapisabelle"
"Tapisabelle" was especially designed and made for the 2006 National Social Work Conference, Transformations : Charting Our Course.
The artist, Betty Ann Cormier-Beaudry, is originally from Cheticamp, NS, world capital of the hooked rug. When she was but six weeks old, her mother began learning the art of rug hooking as her own mother and grandmother had in the past. Therefore, the artist is the fourth generation who took up the craft of rug hooking. For this piece, the artist has invited her daughter to join her as a sign of their own transformations; believing that we can make good choices in life no matter the obstacles.
As an adolescent, Betty Ann was already selling her rug and loom creations in local craft shops. After taking a long break, Betty Ann has gotten back to her love of creating. as she had as a teenager. What is different this time around, is that Betty Ann no longer stitches on the burlap. The colours used remind her of her roots, of her Acadie. She now resides in Dieppe, NB, but often returns home to find inspiration. The artist's work is displayed and for sale during the Summer months at Jean's Handicrafts in Cheticamp, NS. Betty Ann, a social worker, has a private practice in Cheticamp, NS. She can be reached at 506-382-3705 or at beaudry3@nb.sympatico.ca. _____________________________________
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Tapisabelle a été conçu et confectionné pour la conférence nationale des travailleurs sociaux 2006; Traçons notre voie à l’ère des transformations. L’artiste, Betty Ann Cormier-Beaudry, est originaire de Chéticamp, N.-E., capitale mondiale du tapis hooké. Lorsque Betty Ann n’avait que six semaines, sa mère commence son apprentissage du tapis hooké, comme sa mère et sa grand-mère l’avaient fait avant elle. Alors, Betty Ann est la quatrième génération qui fabrique les tapis hookés. Pour cette pièce, l’artiste a invité sa fille de la joindre afin de souligner l’importance pour chacun et chacune de nous de faire les bons choix afin de surmonter les défis de la vie. Dès l’âge de douze ans, Betty Ann vend déjà ses morceaux d’art dans les boutiques de la région. Après un long congé d’une vingtaine d’années, Betty Ann reprend le métier, le crochet et le jute. Elle y découvrira le plaisir de créer qu’elle avait connu étant adolescente. Ce qui est particulier cette fois, c’est qu’elle ne dessine plus les images sur le jute avant de "hooker". Les couleurs qu’elle utilise lui rappellent de son coin de pays, son coin d’Acadie, maintenant qu’elle demeure à Dieppe au Nouveau-Brunswick. Le travail de l’artiste est exposé et vendu pendant les mois d’été à la boutique "Jean’s Handicrafts" à Chéticamp. Betty Ann Cormier-Beaudry, MSW, CCFE, RSW a une pratique privée à Chéticamp, N.-E.. Elle peut être rejoint au 506-382-3705 ou à l’adresse electronique: beaudry3@nb.sympatico.ca.
Donor - offert par: Betty Ann Cormier-Beaudry, MSW, CCFE, RSW
Approx. Value - $300.00; Valeur approximative: 300,00$
#45 - “The Saltwater Dance” and
“The Lookout”
Two prints of hooked mats donated by artist, Deanne Fitzpatrick, whose work is inspired by her childhood growing up in Newfoundland and life around her in Cumberland County, Nova Scotia. All of Deanne’s hooked mats or rugs are out of recycled cloth, cut into strips and hooked loop by loop on burlap. Deanne states that what began as
a way of warming the cool floors of her old farm house in which she lives has developed into an art that allowed her to tell stories, express ideas and create a livelihood. Deanne’s work is part of the permanent collections of the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia, the Canadian Museum of Civilization, the Art Gallery of Newfoundland and Labrador and the Nova Scotia Art Gallery. Deanne also offers a selection of limited edition reproductions of her one of a kind hooked rugs and each reproduction is hand signed and numbered. Also included are cards of “Standing Before The Monument”. View the prints on Deanne's website and click on the link to "Limited Editions".
Donor - Deanne Fitzpatrick, RR#5, Amherst, N.S.
Approx. Value - $60.00
Web Site
#46 - “A Brighter World”
Donna Fitzpatrick is a social worker who uses a variety of physical and creative outlets to take care of herself physically, mentally and spiritually. She is the sister of the well-known artist, Deanne Fitzpatrick, and has been amazed by what her sister does with old wool coats, pants and blankets along with a creative mind. However Donna does much smaller pieces, such as chair pads(or whatever you want it to be) and the one donated here is to acknowledge how the world is a brighter place when we all work together.
Donor - Donna Fitzpatrick, RR#2, Amherst, N.S.
Approx. Value - Highest Bid
Web Site
#47 - Tibetan Singing Bowl Sleep CD.
Social Worker Ken Osbourne offers a unique sleep aid. This recording combines the proven brainwave balancing effects of Tibetan singing bowls, along with an aromatherapy blend containing roman chamomile and lavender essential oils. The recipe is included for refill. Track #1 offers a 7 minute introduction to the bowls and the use of the recording. Track #2 offers a 17 minute guided visualization relaxing your body and mind. At various points, you are asked to picture nature's colours as you relax and let go of physical and psychological tension. On the 45 minute track #3 there is no talking, only the sleep inducing effects of the Tibetan singing bowls combined with the comforting sounds of northern spring peepers. Sleep well.
Donor - Ken Osbourne of Breakthrough, Halifax N.S. kosbourne@breakthrough.ns.ca
Approx. Value - $25 including tax
Web Site
#48 - Tibetan Singing Bowl Self Esteem Development CD
Social Worker Ken Osbourne offers a unique self-esteem development tool. This recording combines the proven brainwave balancing effects of Tibetan singing bowls with the memory association potential of aromatherapy. After being led on a guided relaxation experience of your physical body, you are requested to imagine yourself in a very special place that you choose. It can be somewhere you have been many times, or one only real in your imagination. You remember or create a place where you can feel secure, loved and confident. In this sanctuary, you are guided to connect to your core spirit and being aware of the joy of life. Much of this recording's growth potential lies in its focus on having the listener soften criticism and become more open to receiving praise and accepting positive feelings. Mentally rehersing oneself responding competently and confidently to life situations important to you is central to this experience. Our brain's strongest link to memory is our sense of smell; so an aromatherapy blend is included with this 30 minute CD. It is composed of pure Geranium, Rose, and Orange essential oils, and the recipie for a refill is included in the liner notes. The aroma's purpose is to provide a unique link to your special spot. This link can be used to access the feeling and thought pattern later whenever you choose. Enjoy.
Donor - Ken Osbourne of Breakthrough Halifax N.S. kosbourne@breakthrough.ns.ca
Approx. Value - $ 25 including tax
Web Site
#49 - Driftwood Faces
Nautical art work on Nova Scotia driftwood by Doretta Zinck, a Halifax artist with a rich ancestry of sea captains and rum runners.
Donor - Doretta Zinck
Approx. Value - As a set - $100
Large - $60
Small - $20
#50A, #50B, #50C, #50D - Donations by the New Brunswick Association of Social Workers
Crystal earrings from local artist Trudy Gallagher , valued at $90.00 ; a large square porcelain clay serving tray,by local potter Liz Demerson, valued at $80.00; a basket of New Brunswick maple sugar products valued at between $50.00 and $80.00; and a small hand crafted doll's quilt and pillow, valued at $25.00.
Donor - New Brunswick Association of Social Workers
Approx. Value - Listed Above
#51 - Ladies Bulova Watch
Ladies two tone Caravele by Bulova watch. Three year warranty, water resistent, stainless strap.
Donor - Inglis Jewellers, 66 Inglis Place, Truro, NS
Approx. Value - $150.00
Web Site
#52 - Cat Bed
Round padded custom made cat bed by Lakecity Woodworkers. Lakecity, specializing in custom furniture, began in 1972 as a drop-in centre for psychiatric patients who were reintegrating into the community. It began a community employment program in 1988 and now offers services to over 400 Mental Health Consumers designed to strengthen individual skills and to develop supports necessary to sustain the individual in the community.
Donor - Lakecity Woodworkers, 386 Windmill Rd., Dartmouth, NS. E-mail: retail@lakecitywoodworkers.com
Approx. Value - $45.00
Web Site
#53 - Wall Hanging: "Canadian Pride - Nova Scotia"
A quilted art piece, approximately 30"x30", pattern by L.A. Creations, created by Sandi especially for the 2006 National Conference would be a wonderful reminder of the conference in Nova Scotia for years to come. Sandi is a retired RSW who has worked for 25 years in the fields of adult protection, placement services, and employment support services. When she is not volunteering at the local hospital or spending time with her two grandchildren, she enjoys spending time on a variety of different crafts including building miniature doll houses, porcelain doll making, and quilting. Sandi has completed more than a dozen wall hanging similar to the one that is being offered for auction, each one taking more than 40 hours to complete.
Donor - Sandi
Approx. Value - $150.00
#54 - Stoneware bowl and matching plate.
Mann House Pottery and Woodworking, Traditional, original and folk art. (902) 757-0628. E-mail: renacence861959@yahoo.ca
Donor - Sally Clark- Bogardas, Potter, Newport, NS B0N 2A0
Approx. Value - $55.00
#55A, #55B - Chives Canadian Bistro
Two Gift Certificates to a casual dining experience from a trusted name among Halifax's dining community. Our restaurant has been noted for food quality since we opened in 2001. The level of cooking at Chives has only occurred because we follow the seasons so closely in our menu selection. We continue to use locally raised and grown products, in season and at the peak of freshness. While in Halifax attending the National Social Work Conference in June why not join us for some casual dining. View our website or call us at (902) 420-9626.
Donor - Chives Canadian Bistro, 1537 Barrington St., Halifax, NS B3J 1Z4
Approx. Value - $25.00 each
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#56 - FRED. Whet cafe
A gift certificate for two to a combination manicure and lunch at a unique salon, cafe and gallery located in Halifax. The FRED. salon services include: hair cuts (male and female); colour services; esthetics; facials; massage, etc. The Whet Cafe includes typical lunch fare.
Donor - Fred.Whet Cafe, 2606 Agricola St., Halifax, NS B3K 4C8 (902) 423-5400
Approx. Value - $150.00
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#57 - Nubody's six week gift certificate
Nubody's Fitness Centres, metro's best exercise clubs for the last 20 years, is pleased to offer this gift certificate for a six week membership which entitles the bearer to use any of Nubody's locations in the greater Halifax and area. The certificate must be redeemed by July 30, 2006.
Donor - Nubody's Fitness Centres, Head Office, 160 Wright Ave.,Dartmouth, NS B3B 1R6.
Approx. Value - $79.00
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#58 - Simply Kate's "Bath & Beyond" Basket
Simply Kate's "Bath & Beyond" Basket contains a wonderful assortment of Kate's handcrafted soaps & bath products. All Kate's products are created with old fashioned goodness & loving care & the ingredients used in Kate's products are as natural as possible with only pure essential oils &/or the highest quality fragrance oils used to scent Kate's products. "Simply Kate's" handcrafted soap & bath products will leave you feeling pampered & refreshed ! "Bath & Beyond" contains the following:
16 oz Moisturizing Bath Salts; 4 oz Citrus Hand Treatment; 4 oz Lavender Linen Spray; 4 oz Violet Linen Spray; 4 oz Pearberry Linen Spray; 1 Spiced Orange Soap; 1 Citrus Tea Soap; 1 Café Latte Soap; 1 heart shaped pumice stone; 1 soap dish; 1 bath pouf
Donor - Simply Kate's Homemade Soap & Bath Products – RR # 1 Belmont, Nova Scotia, B0M 1C0
Approx. Value - $69.95
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#59 - Lighthouse at West Point
A Special Edition Print by Joan Savage. This is a framed and matted, 16x20 pictorial of the lighthouse situated on the lovely sandy beach of West Point located in Prince Edward Island.
The picture was created by well known local artist Joan Savage (Nature's Healing Art) who resides in Summerside, PEI. Her work can be found in craft shops across the province.
Donor - PEI Association of Social Workers
Approx. Value - $200
#60A - Fibre artwork;
#60B - Ammolite earrings;
#60C- Raku fired art piece;
#60D - Pottery mugs
1. Original Fibre Artwork: Acrylic & Machine Embroidery (matted, not framed) Artist: Linda McBain Cuyler, lives in Edmonton, Alberta.
2. Ammolite earrings set in silver (for pierced ears). Rare and beautiful, Ammoliteš iridescent colours glow with the beauty of the rainbow. These jewel stones are found in Alberta; Company head office of Korite International is Calgary. Website: www.korite.com
3. Raku fired decorative art piece depicting Alberta’s mountain landscape.
Artist: Fernande Beland, now studying in Wales, lived in Alberta.
4. Stoneware pottery mugs: grey with abstract flowers, kiln fired. Artist: Jim Speers maintains his business in Edmonton, Alberta. Website: www.jimspeers.com
Donor - Alberta College of Social Workers
Approx. Value - Fibre Art Work - $54;
Ammolite earrings - $57;
Raku fired decorative art piece - $ 38;
Stoneware pottery mugs - $30.
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#61 - Glass Bowl
Beautiful glass bowl (11" diameter by 4" high) in translucent colours with irridescent design on the rim. Handcrafted by Cheryl Takacs, Hamilton, Ontario
Donor - Joan Gilroy
Approx. Value - $100.00
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#62 - Maude Lewis Print
18" x 30" mounted print of a pair of oxen by famous artist Maude Lewis
Donor - Joan Gilroy
Approx. Value - $100.00
#63 - Basket of Homemade Spices by "For Seasons"
The donation is a basket filled with homemade spices mixes, rice mixes, popcorn seasonings and dip mixes. All are salt-free with the exception of the rice mixes that contain small amounts of a no-MSG and low-salt bouillon base. Rebecca can be contacted at: rebecca_leblanc@hotmail.com or 902-434-5963
Donor - Rebecca LeBlanc owner of "For Seasons"
Approx. Value - $40.00
#64 - Two Hour River Rafting Tour
A two hour rafting tour for two people on the beautiful Shubenacadie River. The oldest Rafting operation in Nova Scotia celebrating 22 years experience, invites you to join the Raftmasters in an unforgettable, exhilarating, action packed two hour tidal bore and upriver rafting experience in our versatile Zodiacs – the only craft that rides the tidal bore and Roller Coaster Rapids of the Shubenacadie River – over and over. The excitement never stops. All our guides are highly qualified and knowledgeable about the Shubenacadie River and its history. 1-800-565-raft; or E-mail: tidalborerafting@ns.sympatico.ca
Donor - Shubenacadie Tidal Bore Rafting Park
Approx. Value - $120.00
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#65 - Lighthouse luminary
Hand carved and painted lighthouse luminary. We make replicas of many lighthouses at Light My Fire Studio in Chester, Nova Scotia. Each luminary is one of a limited edition. They are sold with a votive and holder included to make the light shine through. Also they are safely boxed for travel.
Lighthouses have many tales associated with them, therefore each also has a story on the back of the luminary. If you go to our website and click on the lighthouse that comes up on the store or products page you will be taken to a page with many lighthouses on it.
The one that we are donating is "Ferryland Head, NFLD".
Donor - Light My Fire Studio Home of Chester Candles, 59 Duke St., Chester N.S.
Approx. Value - $44.95
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#66 - Swarovski Pearl 3-piece Set
Girlsilver is pleased to donate this hand made, one-of-a-kind 3 piece set. Created from beautiful genuine Swarovski pearls, this is certain to catch everyone’s eye. Girlsilver resides on Nova Scotia’s beautiful South Shore, and spends much of her spare time designing unique and funky jewelry. Please visit her website for a photo of the donated jewelry, and explore other Girlsilver creations.
Donor - Girlsilver
Approx. Value - $80.00
Web Site
#67 - “Tutshi Lake” by Rosemary Piper, Whitehorse, YT
Giclee print from original watercolor (15 ¼ “ x 11”. “The Northern landscape of Yukon, British Columbia and Alaska with their intricate patterns, colors, and textures are central to my painting,” says Rosemary. Rosemary Piper’s watercolors, etchings, pastels and acrylics are expressions of vital energy and contemplative calm. Her work can be found in both private and corporate collections around the world.
Donor - Association of Social Workers in Northern Canada
Approx. Value - $120.00
#68 - Carving: Soap Stone Bear by Ipirvik Campbell.
Young Inuit carver from Iqaluit, Nunavut carved from soap stone 6” wide x 3 1/2 “ tall.
Donor - Association of Social Workers in Northern Canada
Approx. Value - $110.00
#69 - "On Yukon Waters"
A mounted print of "On Yukon Waters" by Carl Rungius; the original is oil on canvas. Donated by Edward Shiner, retired from the School of Social Work, McGill University and fahter of NSASW Executive Director, Susan Nasser.
Donor - Edward Shiner
Approx. Value - $75.00
#70 - Loon on Birch Bark
Gail Barton, a Manitoba artist, paints to reflect the many moods she sees in her mind's eye. She works with watercolour, acrylic, collage, and ink on raw birch bark. Her goal is to produce designs incorporating colours and moods that appeal to her sense of creativity, while enjoying the process. Her subject matter is varied depending on her interests and inspirations of the moment: big skies inspired by the Manitoba dawns and sunsets; wildlife and nature scenes she sees in birch bark; abstract layers of transparent, intuitive, brilliant colours, left to the viewer's interpretation.
Donor - Manitoba Association of Social Workers
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#71 - "Maritime Moods" and "Lighthouses"
Two series of mounted photos prepared by artist Alison MacDonald, Assistant Registrar, Alberta College of Social Workers. Photo Series #1 - "Maritime Moods" (4 photos). Photo Series #2 - "Lighthouses" (4 photos)
Donor - Alison MacDonald, E-mail: Alison@acsw.ab.ca
Approx. Value - $60.00 for each series or $15.00 single photo
#72 - Social Work Texts
Encyclopedia of Canadian Social Work;
4 copies of Essential Law for Social Work Practice; Social Work Diagnosis in Contemporary Practice.
Donor - Ontario Association of Social Work
Approx. Value - Total value: $290.00
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#73 - Pendant Necklace
Donor - Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers
Approx. Value - #75.00
Web Site
#74 - Three Compact Discs
Atlantic Standards; Aselin Debison; and Cottars
Donor - Tall Ships Trading Company
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#75 - T-shirt and Pendant
Donor - Social Work Association of Northern Canada
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#76 - Angel
Donor - Eleanor Morse
Approx. Value - $15.00
#77 - Coffe Table Book
"Newfoundland and Labrador"
Donor - Newfoundland and Labrador Association of Social Workers
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#78 - Calendar and Cards
Donor - Newfoundland and Labrador Association of Social Workers
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