Travers Wine Tasting raises over $100,000
Thursday, August 14th, 2008
On August 22, 2008, five hundred wine enthusiasts and philanthropists gathered at the National Museum of Racing in Saratoga Springs to lend their support to Senior Services of Albany’s Meals on Wheels (MOW) program. Guests at the tenth anniversary event were treated to fine wines, craft beers, gourmet cuisine, live jazz, and live and silent auctions, each showcasing one-of-a-kind packages. The event exceeded all expectations and netted more than $100,000 in much-needed support for Senior Services’ MOW program, a service that delivers more than 308,000 meals to homebound elderly every year.
”This has been a challenging year for our Meals on Wheels program with the price of gas affecting all aspects of our work, from delivery to food costs. Demand for home delivered meals has increased by 30% this year, and the funds raised from this event will help us to meet the growing demand for our services and make sure that the elderly who need us never go without,” said Senior Services of Albany’s Executive Director Jane Schramm. “We thank all our sponsors and supporters for making this event such a huge success.”
The event was made possible by presenting sponsor The David B. Silipigno Foundation with support from All Star Wine and Spirits and Media Logic.
The Travers Wine Tasting is the area’s premier wine tasting, and this year featured wines from around the globe, a beer tasting, hand-rolled cigars, music by Jill Hughes, and creative feasts from the finest local restaurants including, Vin Santo, Springwater Bistro, The Glen Sanders Mansion, Yono’s, Classè Catering, Hattie’s, Debbie’s Kitchen and the Farm House at the Top of the World.
The live auction, which raised more than $34,000, featured a N.O.A. watch from Frank Adams Jewelers; a one-year lease on a 2008 Audi A-4 from Langan Audi; a wine grotto from Earl B. Feiden; trips to Sanibel Island, Longboat Key and Napa Valley; a fur coat from Max Zeller; a designer gown and necklace from Saratoga Trunk; a luxury spa party from Complexions; a party for 20 from Hattie’s; and a 2.5 percent stake in a Thoroughbred racehorse. Bidding was hot, and auctioneer LeGrande Serras and emcee Kristina Krawchuk kept the ball rolling and the fun flowing.
The silent auction was also packed with many desirable goodies and packages, and the competitive bidding raised more $12,000. Happy winners brought home spa packages; restaurant and travel packages; wine; artwork; and a myriad of other fabulous items.
On August 22, 2008, five hundred wine enthusiasts and philanthropists gathered at the National Museum of Racing in Saratoga Springs to lend their support to Senior Services of Albany’s Meals on Wheels (MOW) program. Guests at the tenth anniversary event were treated to fine wines, craft beers, gourmet cuisine, live jazz, and live and silent auctions, each showcasing one-of-a-kind packages. The event exceeded all expectations and netted more than $100,000 in much-needed support for Senior Services’ MOW program, a service that delivers more than 308,000 meals to homebound elderly every year.
”This has been a challenging year for our Meals on Wheels program with the price of gas affecting all aspects of our work, from delivery to food costs. Demand for home delivered meals has increased by 30% this year, and the funds raised from this event will help us to meet the growing demand for our services and make sure that the elderly who need us never go without,” said Senior Services of Albany’s Executive Director Jane Schramm. “We thank all our sponsors and supporters for making this event such a huge success.”
The event was made possible by presenting sponsor The David B. Silipigno Foundation with support from All Star Wine and Spirits and Media Logic.
The Travers Wine Tasting is the area’s premier wine tasting, and this year featured wines from around the globe, a beer tasting, hand-rolled cigars, music by Jill Hughes, and creative feasts from the finest local restaurants including, Vin Santo, Springwater Bistro, The Glen Sanders Mansion, Yono’s, Classè Catering, Hattie’s, Debbie’s Kitchen and the Farm House at the Top of the World.
The live auction, which raised more than $34,000, featured a N.O.A. watch from Frank Adams Jewelers; a one-year lease on a 2008 Audi A-4 from Langan Audi; a wine grotto from Earl B. Feiden; trips to Sanibel Island, Longboat Key and Napa Valley; a fur coat from Max Zeller; a designer gown and necklace from Saratoga Trunk; a luxury spa party from Complexions; a party for 20 from Hattie’s; and a 2.5 percent stake in a Thoroughbred racehorse. Bidding was hot, and auctioneer LeGrande Serras and emcee Kristina Krawchuk kept the ball rolling and the fun flowing.
The silent auction was also packed with many desirable goodies and packages, and the competitive bidding raised more $12,000. Happy winners brought home spa packages; restaurant and travel packages; wine; artwork; and a myriad of other fabulous items.