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Gourmet Catered Dinner Party by World Class Chef

Enjoy a gourmet dinner for 8-12 people, catered by award-winning chef, Carlos Renta.

Carlos will custom-design the menu with you to satisfy your needs. He is a master of 60 types of international cuisines. You provide the grocery shopping, and Carlos will prepare everything. Dinner will be served at your location. (December 31 is not available)

"Carlos treated us to a private dinner at his house a few weeks ago.  His food is so refined and delicious.  He is truly a world-class chef."—Naomi Greenfield, TM teacher in Sunrise, FL

Carlos's Bio:

• French Culinary Institute 1982-1984 Assoc. Degree in Culinary Arts 
• Inter-American University of Puerto Rico 1996-1998
• Bachelors Degree on International Cuisine  
• El Bulli Barcelona Spain Molecular Cuisine 2000-2002 Masters Degree  
• Voted #3 Restaurant  in New York while working at Victor's Cafe. "The Best Cuban Cuisine in the USA" in 1999.  
• Voted #3 Latin Cuisine Chef in the world in 2002 by Latin Chefs of the Caribbean magazine.
• Chef for the Miami Dolphins, Florida Marlins and Florida Panthers stadium from 2002-2004 
• Worked in 22 countries and is a master of 60 types of cuisines from around the world.

Carlos is a US Army Veteran, and a TM meditator since August 2012

Thank you Carlos for this incredible donation! To support this auction, Carlos is willing to travel anywhere in South Florida, as far north as Vero Beach and south to the Keys. 50% of the winning auction bid will support TM scholarships in Broward County, and the remaining 50% will support scholarships in the location of the bidder's local TM center.

Value: $1000  (Price could be shared by several family members or friends!)
Starting Bid: $750
Bid increments: $10
To bid, click here to be transferred to the Broward TM Program auction site. Please post your bid there. If you wish to remain anonymous please contact Ondine at 561-994-6990 or oconstable@tm.org

Stylish Wrap Bracelet with Czech Glass Beads

Leather and faceted Czech glass beads with a "tree of life" copper button closure. The beads have a sparkling smoky-purple hue. 23 inches long. Can be worn as a wrapped bracelet or necklace. Handmade by Delray Beach artist, Helene McLaughlin.

Thank you Helene for this lovely donation!

Retail value: $80 (Similar pieces sell for more than $150)

Starting Bid: $55
Bid Increments: $5
To bid, post a comment below including your name and bid amount. If you wish to remain anonymous please contact Ondine at 561-994-6990 or oconstable@tm.org

Chaiyo Thai Bistro

Enjoy delicious, fresh Thai food in an elegant, casual atmosphere. Chaiyo Thai Bistro is located at Atlantic and Military Trail in Delray Beach. http://www.chaiyothaibistro.com

"Chaiyo's invite you to experience Thai cuisine in a friendly atmosphere. Drawing inspiration from every exotic taste from Thailand, Chaiyo's has created a fine dining experience, which combines our culinary heritage and fresh Thai ingredients."

Gift certificate value: $25 (four available!)
Starting Bid: $18
Bid increments: $2 To bid, post a comment below with your name and bid amount, and how many certificates you are bidding on. If you wish to remain anonymous please contact Ondine at 561-994-6990 or oconstable@tm.org

JuiceBerry Organic & Natural Cafe

Enjoy Juice Berry's delicious soups, wraps, lean pizzas, fresh juices, smoothies and more. Juice Berry is Boynton Beach's newest (and only?) natural foods cafe, including many organic items. Visit www.juiceberryorganic.com

"Health-conscious living should be simple to achieve with fresh, fast, nutritionally charged foods, prepared with love. Our food is always prepared fresh, and always affordable."

Gift Certificate: $25 value (two available)
Starting Bid: $18
Bid Increments: $2
To bid, post a comment below including your name and bid amount. If you wish to remain anonymous, contact Ondine at 561-994-6990 or oconstable@tm.org

Nutritional Consultation

Enjoy a consultation with licensed nutritionist, Mark Stowe, owner of Nutrition Cottage in Delray Beach and Boynton Beach. Retail value of the consultation is $75.

Thank you Mark and Karen Stowe!
Certificate value: $75
Starting Bid: $45
Bid Increments: $5
To bid, please post a comment below including your name and bid amount. If you wish to remain anonymous, contact Ondine at 561-994-6990 or oconstable@tm.org

Gift Certifcate for DIG Restaurant, Delray Beach

DIG means "Doing It Green." DIG’s mission is to be committed to the organic community. "We will serve you the purest foods available, with the best flavors." DIG offers organic, vegetarian and vegan menu options as well as non-vegetarian selection. Enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner at DIG's beautiful new location:  777 East Atlantic Avenue.
See www.digdelray.com

Thank you, Robert Greenfield, for this delicious donation!

Gift Certificate Value: $50

Starting Bid: $35
Bid Increments: $5
To bid, post a comment below with your name and bid amount. If you wish to remain anonymous please contact Ondine at 561-994-6990 or oconstable@tm.org

Handmade Tote Bag by Furst

This lovely purse is handmade by artisan Ronald Furst.  The bag is 13"w x 8"h x 5"d and is fully lined.  The braided handles and corners are a deep green leather.  There's a zippered opening, zippered pocket and interior pocket.  

To see more of these wonderful designs, visit www.ronaldfurst.com or stop by the store, which is an extraordinary studio and gallery of purses and jewelry. The Furst Shop is located at 123 NE 2nd Ave (Pineapple Grove District) Delray Beach, FL.
Thank you, Ronald Furst, for this donation!

Handmade in Delray Beach, the retail value is $279.

Starting Bid: $130
Bid increments: $10
To place a bid, please post a comment below with your bid amount and name. If you wish to remain anonymous please email Ondine at oconstable@tm.org or call 561-994-6990

Private Pilates Class

Enjoy a private Pilates class with Sharon Sabga, owner and artistic director of Destination Dance in Boca Raton.

Thank you, Sharon, for this wonderful donation!

Retail value: $80

Starting Bid: $60
Bid increments: $5
To bid, please post a comment below including your name and bid amount. If you wish to remain anonymous please contact Ondine at 561-994-6990 or oconstable@tm.org

Nia Fitness Workout DVD

Enjoy an invigorating workout called Nia—"non-impact aerobics"—a creative blend of dance, martial arts and healing movement techniques with eclectic music. Each routine includes warm-up, aerobic and cool-down for whole body conditioning. The presentation is in a classroom setting with different levels of difficulty demonstrated for all fitness levels.

There are four different routines available: Opal (4 copies available); Sanjana (2 available); Global Unity (6 available); Unplugged — a very exotic class with "live"African drumming (1 available).

Get a variety for 3-4 workouts a week! For more information see www.nianow.com

Retail value: $30 per DVD

Starting Bid: $10 per DVD
Bid increments: $5
To bid, please post a comment below including your name and bid amount, and number or name of DVD's you want.
If you wish to remain anonymous please contact Ondine at 561-994-6990 or oconstable@tm.org.

Framed Art Deco Print

An enchanting image of elegant dancers overlooking the Los Angeles skyline and famous Hollywood sign.

The print is expertly framed with three layers of mat and black lacquer frame.The outside dimensions of the frame are 31 inches wide by 40 inches tall. Inside dimension of the mat frame (open area for the artwork) is about 20.25 inches wide and 29.5 inches tall.

Thank you Nadine Hankin for this donation!

Since we don't have information about the artist, we're basing the estimated market value on the price of framing supplies at $280.

Starting Bid: $200
Bid increments: $10
To bid, please post a comment below with your name and bid amount. If you wish to remain anonymous, please contact Ondine at 561-994-6990 or oconstable@tm.org.

Mercury Glass Candlesticks

Shimmering glass candle holders create a dramatic display of silver and light.

Thank you Julie and Jeffrey Krantz for this lovely donation.

Set of four retails for $89.

Starting Bid: $45 (for complete set)
Bid increments: $5
To bid, post a comment below including your name and bid amount. If you wish to remain anonymous please contact Ondine at 561-994-6990 or oconstable@tm.org.

Original Artwork

Original paintings by award-winning artist, Ray Cooper. Each piece is 14 x 17 inches, matted and ready for framing. The medium is metallic, iridescent acrylic paints in subtle washes of shimmering gold, silver, pale green with accents of dark brown. These would make elegant accents for a home or professional office. For more information about Ray Cooper's work visit www.raycoopergallery.com

The retail value of each painting is $150.
You may bid on a single painting or all three.

Starting Bid: $105 each painting / $300 for set of three
Bid increments: $10
To bid, post a comment below including your name and bid amount, and how many painting you are bidding on. If you wish to remain anonymous please contact Ondine at 561-994-6990 or oconstable@tm.org.

One Month of Group Pilates Classes

Enjoy one month of unlimited group classes at Pilates of Boca (at either their East or West Boca studios). Visit www.pilatesboca.com for more information.

Thank you studio owner, Stefanie Ellis for this fabulous donation!

One month unlimited classes, valued at $200.

Starting Bid: $140
Bid increments: $10
To bid, please post a comment below including your name and bid amount. If you wish to remain anonymous please contact Ondine at 561-994-6990 or oconstable@tm.org

Reflexology

Reflexology is said to improve the quality of one's health through the stimulation and relaxation of the feet. Enjoy a 90-minute session with licensed Reflexologist, Patricia Grude that will leave you feeling profoundly relaxed. Patricia has over 30 years of experience providing holistic health therapies. For more information call Patricia at Body Reflections, 561-441-0102.

Thank you Patricia for donating three sessions!

Each 90-minute session is valued at $125.

Starting Bid: $90 (each session)
Bid increments: $10
To bid, please post a comment below including your name and bid amount, and how many sessions you are bidding on. If you wish to remain anonymous please contact Ondine at 561-994-6990 or oconstable@tm.org

Energy Light Rejuvenation Facial

Enjoy a 90-minute rejuvenation facial that will transform your skin and leave you wonderfully relaxed. "Energy Light Rejuvenation" combines Micro-current and Therapeutic Light to re-educate the facial muscles and address underlying causes of visual aging. This non-invasive skin care system goes beyond beauty to provide whole body renewal, resulting in youthful glowing skin and a relaxed, energized body.

Licensed esthetician Patricia Grude uses the purest natural products, and her soothing touch will make you feel incredibly pampered. For more information call Patricia at Body Reflections, 561-441-0102

Thank you, Patricia for donating two sessions!

Each 90-minute session is valued at $165.

Starting Bid: $115 (per session)
Bid increments: $10
To bid, please post a comment below including your name and bid amount. Please also note if you are bidding on one or two sessions. If you wish to remain anonymous please contact Ondine at 561-994-6990 or oconstable@tm.org

Colon Hydrotherapy

Enjoy a healthy colon! Colon hydrotherapy is a safe, effective method of removing waste from the large intestine without the use of drugs or laxatives. For more information visit www.healthycoloncare.com
Thank you, Patricia Pete, LMT, CCT, owner of TLC Therapy, for this donation of three sessions.

Each hour-long session is valued at $85
Starting Bid: $60 (per session)
Bid increments: $5
To bid, please post a comment below with your name and bid amount. Please also mention how many sessions you wish to bid on. A total of three sessions are available.

If you wish to remain anonymous, please contact Ondine at 561-994-6990 or oconstable@tm.org

Professional Therapeutic Massage

Enjoy a fabulous massage at Body Kneads, #1 in Boca Raton for Deep Tissue and Relaxation Massage. You can request a male or female masseuse. Visit their site www.bodykneadsmassage.com.
Thank you Dr. Fred Fronstin for this donation.

This hour-long massage is valued at $70.  
Starting Bid: $45
Bid increments: $5
To bid, please post a comment below, including your bid amount and name. If you wish to remain anonymous, please contact Ondine at 561-994-6990 or email oconstable@tm.org.