Have a Heart 2023

Join us for our 22nd annual Have a Heart Auction at the Connecticut National Golf Club in Putnam, CT.

March 31st from 6:00 – 10:00 PM
We will have a live and silent auction, hors d’oeuvres and a decadent dessert buffet.

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Live Auction Items

Blue Sheep Painting– Original Day Roy painting- 12×12 Oil on Canvas- Value: $650

Gourmet 5 Course Dinner at the Mooreheads with Chef Ian– Enjoy a Sunday afternoon 5 course dinner for two to six people at the home of Scott and Laura Moorehead. Chef Ian from Grill 37 will be stepping in to prepare the main course. Date will be a Sunday afternoon of winner’s choosing and menu will be planned around the winner’s preferences. Choices could include items made in the Moorehead’s indoor brick pizza oven, special dietary requests can be as simple or fancy as you like! Fine wine pairings and beverages included. – Value: $1250

Sail on Classic New England Marshall Catboat– Enjoy a 4 hour sail on Fishers Island Sound off the Mystic/Stonington coast for up to four people. Captain Jack and his crew mate Stephanie sail a classic New England Marshall Catboat. Enjoy cruising the Mystic River on your way out to the Sound and along the way munch on yummy appetizers and a cocktail or two. The sail culminates with delicious lobster rolls viva la Fords Restaurant. The boat sails from Fort Rachel Marina on Water St. in Mystic. Mutually agreed upon date. – Value: $600

Sugarbush Ski Getaway– Enjoy a 2-night stay slope side at Claybrook Hotel & Residences on Sugarbush Mountain. This luxury hotel includes valet parking, ski valet, outdoor heated pool & two jacuzzis, gym, restaurants and Castlerock Pub. Includes two all mountain, non-holiday lift tickets valid at both Lincoln Peak and Mt. Ellen. Holiday weeks excluded. – Value: $2900

Two Premier Seats to the Red Sox with VIP Parking– These seats are in the front row behind home plate. There are high definition tv’s built into the wall in front of seats so you can watch the instant replay (or watch yourself). Waitress service included. VIP Parking included. Also included with the tickets is a guided tour of Fenway Park prior to the game and access to the field during batting practice. You can arrange to put a message on  the scoreboard between innings and you will then receive a 8×10 photo of the scoreboard with your personal message on it. Game day to be determined. Yankee games are not available.  – Value: $1310

Wine Tasting Experience– Let’s enjoy some fine wines together! Up to 6 people are invited to join Bill & Lauren Wheaton for a wine tasting experience in their private wine cellar and tasting room on Lake Alexander. Together wines will be select to the liking of the winner (whites, reds, bubbles). Learn about the wineries, their wine making process, the vintages selected and the tasting experience each wine offers. Charcuterie platter to accompany tasting. – Value: $1000

TEEG Ambassador and VIP– A fantastic opportunity to bid on everything important. You will receive the privilege of going to the front of the check out line, acknowledgement on TEEG’s website and Annual Report and be the one who truly “gives from the heart”. Winner will accompany TEEG staff at two local events to represent the agency, and a VIP table at TEEG’s 2024 Have a Heart Event! Included is a table for two, front and center near the live auction, table service, reserved parking and two complimentary drinks per person. – Value: Priceless

Silent Auction Items

We have a variety of silent auction items.  Below are some of the categories:

• Sports- autographed memorabilia, golf outings, Red Sox Ticket, and more!
• Paintings
• Day Trips- Museums, Aquariums, Theme parks and more!
• Overnights- Casino, the Cape and more!
• Themed Baskets- Wine, beer, spirts, wellness, food, Yeti and more!
• Experiences- guided hikes, chocolate immersion, spa day and more!
• Gift Certificates to restaurants, gas stations and more! 

New this year…Door Prize! Everyone who attends the event will be entered in for the door prize of $50 Shell Gas Gift Card, and $100 Price Chopper Gift Card.  Winner must be present to win, and winner will  be drawn during the event. 

Make a Donation to TEEG

Interested in donating an item or experience?  Please reach out to Chelsea at 860-923-3458, email chelseaf@teegonline.org, or click the Donate button below and then enter a dollar amount to pay with a credit card or PayPal account.

Sponsorship Levels

Sponsor’s name and logo will be featured in the auction program booklet, included in the auction slide show, and will be recognized on TEEG’s Facebook and Instagram pages.

*A donation of any amount, even those not listed is always very helpful and much appreciated.  Thank you!