2017 Fore the Children Silent Auction

1. Pats vs. JetsStart your New Year’s celebration early! Bid to win two tickets to the New England Patriots vs. New York Jets home game on Sunday, December 31, 2017 at 1:00PM. Enjoy this rivalry from your premium seats on the 20 yard line! What a way to ring in the New Year! You’ll also take home a Patriots Mini-Helmet signed by Rob Gronkowski, Jordan Richards, Dont’a Hightower, Jamie Collins, and Matthew Slater!

Donated By: ARS Restoration Specialists and Bank of America

2. Lessons from a PGA Pro and Hosted Golf for ThreeOne lucky bidder will win 2 one-hour golf lessons from a PGA golf professional and hosted golf for three at two amazing clubs! Receive one-on-one attention focused on your specific needs from Harry K. Rose, PGA at Needham Golf Club. After you’ve improved your game, you can test your new skills at the Framingham Country Club and the Kittansett Club! Member John Almy hosts your group of three for 18-holes and lunch at the beautiful, private, classically-designed Framingham Country Club. Member Tyler Spring hosts your group of three for 18-holes and lunch at the Kittansett Club, ranked by Golf Digest as one of “America's 100 Greatest Courses of 2017-18.” Located on a point jetting out into Buzzards Bay opposite Cape Cod, Kittansett Club in Marion, MA enjoys one of the most charming locations on the eastern seaboard.

Donated By: John Almy, Tyler Spring, and Harry K. Rose, PGA & Needham Golf Club

2017 Fore the Children Silent Auction

3. A Basket of Banshee WineSee what all the buzz is about with six bottles of Banshee Wine! You'll find Banshee on some of the best restaurant lists in the world, and in the cellars of wine enthusiasts. This basket includes three bottles of Banshee’s 2014 Sonoma Coast Chardonnay and three bottles of their 2014 Sonoma County Pinot Noir. You’ll also receive a $100 gift card to Winston Flowers—use it to arrange one of their award-winning centerpieces. Visit Volante Farms in Needham with your $50 gift card to select some first class farm stand treats from their fresh picked produce, bakery, or craft kitchen. A Volante Farms cookbook, cocktail napkins, Stonewall Kitchen treats, and hand-painted wine glasses complete this basket. Bring to a friend’s gathering or get the party started at home!

Donated By: The David & Kathleen Baum Family Foundation, Volante Farms, and Winston Flowers

4. Bruins vs. HurricanesBid to win two (2) Loge mid-aisle tickets in Section 5, Row 24—the end where the B’s shoot twice—to see the Big Bad Bruins take on the Carolina Hurricanes at the Garden on February 27, 2018 at 7:00PM! AND take home a hand signed puck from NHL Hall of Famer and Bruins Legend Bobby Orr!

Donated By: AJ Robichaud, Walker Golf Committee Member and Sure Shot Promotions

2017 Fore the Children Silent Auction

6. Private Dinner Party for SixThe most exclusive reservation in town is at your own table! Renowned personal chef Michael Betts pulls out all the stops with a dinner party for six people in your home! Trained by top chefs Ken Oringer at Clio’s and Raymond Ost at Sandrine's Bistro, Chef Betts brings Boston’s best culinary skills right to your dining table. Dinner includes hors d’oeuvres followed by a salad, entrée, and dessert. Winner sets the menu with Chef Betts who prepares dinner right in your kitchen, using his own tools and equipment. All you have to do is invite your friends and set the table—and Winston Flowers will help with a $100 gift card!

Donated By: Michael D. Betts, personal chef (Instagram: @mikebettscooks) and Winston Flowers

5. An Adventure Gift Bundle for All Ages Featuring PJ Masks LIVE!Save the day like everyone’s favorite heroic trio—Catboy, Owlette and Gekko—with four (4) tickets to see PJ Masks Live! at Boston’s Wang Theatre this Saturday, October 7th at 2:00pm. This package also includes four (4) passes to Boston Harbor Cruises’ Historic Sightseeing Cruise. Take to the seas on this 90-minute journey through time as you experience the history and learn the lore surrounding Boston’s inner and outer harbors. You’ll also receive two (2) passes to experience the magic and excitement of Santa’s Village in Jefferson, NH. Satisfy your adventurer’s appetite with four (4) “Make Your Own Cupcake” gift cards from Treat Cupcake Bar in Needham, and top it all off with a bundle of toys!

Donated By: A Friend of Walker, Boston Harbor Cruises, Santa’s Village, and Treat Cupcake Bar

2017 Fore the Children Silent Auction

8. Cruisin’ on a Pontoon!Enjoy a four hour tour of Boston Harbor & the Islands for up to ten people with Freedom Boat Club of Greater Boston Member, Jeff Shute! Aboard a fabulous pontoon boat or craft of choice, Jeff will cruise your party through Boston Harbor where you can see the city from a whole different view! Take advantage of this exciting opportunity with friends, family, or a work group! Bring along some snacks and drinks (coolers welcome!) and explore all that the city of Boston has to offer─from the water! You’ll also receive a $100 gift card from Roche Bros. to help you stock your cooler full of snacks and drinks!

Donated By: Jeff Shute, Walker Golf Committee Member and Roche Bros.

9. The Porch PackageIt’s time to “deck out” your porch for fall. This beautiful Shaker Rocker in black finish is the perfect addition to your porch or patio! With a beautiful arrangement of mums, this is the complete fall package!

Donated By: Interior Resources of New Englandand A Friend of Walker

7. Ultimate Indulgence Spa PackageExperience what it means to feel relaxed and rejuvenated with this spa package to local Wellesley and Needham favorites. Nothing says relaxation like a one-hour, personalized massage therapy session at Elements Massage in Needham. Couple this with a $50 gift card to award-winning salon, The Parlor in Wellesley and a manicure and pedicure from the nail experts at MiniLuxe Wellesley for a feeling of true revitalization. Top it all off with some accessories tucked into this fun Vera Bradley tote and a $25 gift card to use for your favorite Starbucks treat! Everyone needs a little R&R sometimes. Go ahead, indulge.

Donated By: A Friend of Walker, The Carleton Family, and Carolyn Wood

2017 Fore the Children Silent Auction

10. See the Celtics in the Co-Owner’s Seats!You and a friend will be close to the action withtwo (2) second row, floor seats to see the Boston Celtics take on the Sacramento Kings at TD Garden on Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at 7:30pm! You’ll also take home this framed autographed collage of the 1986 NBA Champs and Celtics’ “Big Five Legends”—Larry Bird, Kevin McHale, Robert Parish, Dennis Johnson, and Danny Ainge—complete with a piece of the Garden’s legendary parquet floor.

Donated By: Stephen G. Pagliuca and A Friend of Walker11. Foursome at Weston Golf ClubYou and three friends will return to Weston Golf Club to enjoy another round of golf in 2018! Designed in 1894 by renowned architect Donald Ross, this Par 72, 18-hole course provides a challenge for all golfers. This is a wonderful opportunity to play this unique course with family, friends, or colleagues–and one that is not to be missed!

Donated By: Weston Golf Club

12. A Day at the BallparkTreat your family or friends to a day at Fenway Park! Enjoy four (4) Infield Grandstand tickets to a Red Sox game at Fenway during the 2018 Regular Season for a mutually-agreed upon game. Includes pre-game access for batting practice! AND you’ll take home a baseball autographed by Red Sox first baseman, Mitch Moreland!

Donated By: Fenway Sports Management and The Shorthose Family

2017 Fore the Children Silent Auction

13. Julian Edelman & the Amazing CatchThis is one to remember! Relive the amazing catch by Julian Edelman in the 2017 Super Bowl with this 16” x 20” autographed, framed photo that captures the moment perfectly.

Donated By: Sure Shot Promotions

14. James White for the Win!Remember when James White scored the winning touchdown to end Super Bowl LI? Savor in the moment every day with this 16” x 20” autographed and framed photoof this winning play!

Donated By: Sure Shot Promotions

15. Foursome at Wellesley Country ClubYou and three friends will enjoy a weekday round of golf at Wellesley Country Club! WCC was the proud host of the 2016 U.S. Senior Women’s Amateur Championship, the Massachusetts Open in 2010, and other prestigious tournaments over the years. Here’s your opportunity to play this beautiful course!

Donated By: Carolyn Wood