Windrush Farm
2015
Ultimate Pairing Gala
Windrush expands and enriches the personal, emotional and physical abilities of all those we serve by partnering with our horses and the environment.
Committee: Molly Awiszus Amy Caine Suzanne Fischer Robert Gore Jessica Grigg Jackie Harriss Gail Macey Jen Mahoney-Goland Sophie Milliken Ben Nutter Lucy Vaill Meg Vitale Bob Was
Board Members: John Adams Candace Alsop Christine Chudy Kathleen Federico Robert Gore Charlie Kittredge, Jr. Michele Meyer, M.D. Tim Murray Benjamin Nutter, AIA Janet Schickling Debra Shade Lucy Vaill Nathaniel Collidge (Dir Emeritus)
From the Director Welcome Friends of Windrush, It gives me great pleasure to welcome you all this evening as we celebrate the amazing connections between: Windrush’s horses, the environment, our clients, their families, our staff, our volunteers and all those who take part to make this all possible. It is through the tremendous support from our community and many friends that we are able to build and strengthen our programs. It is you who helped us secure a permanent home and you who help us make a daily impact on our clients’ lives. It is your generosity that enables Windrush to continue with its mission of changing lives. It is your support that makes a lasting impact. We would love to have you join us at the farm for a visit and tour. If you have not had the opportunity to see the program in action and your gifts at work, I invite you to do so. Our clients are inspirational and love to share their achievements! Thank you for being a part of the festivities this evening as we celebrate the amazing relationships that develop and are continually nurtured, as they have been for over 50 years, through the programming here at Windrush Farm. We invite you all to invest in Windrush’s future and sincerely hope that you all have a wonderful evening. With great appreciation,
Amanda Hogan Executive Director
Thank You to our Sponsors and Supporters Plantinum Sponsors Boston Private Gold Sponsors Bob’s Discount Furniture Boston Bruins Foundation Nelson Mullins Bronze Sponsors Choice Graphics Morgan Stanley Was Insurance Agency, LLC Business sponsors Nunan’s Florist and Greenhouses Bar sponsor Barefoot Wine & Bubbly Commonwealth Wine & Spirits Harpoon Brewery Kappy’s Fine Wine and Spirits Tito’s Vodka Honorary Chairs Natasha Grigg Brock Reeve Gala Chair Lucy Vaill Special Thanks Ryan Burbank Ila Cox Harpist- Lana, Julia, Jenna Crosson George Rogers and Noreen McGrath Windrush staff & volunteers
Table of ten Sponsors First Ipswich Bank John and Peggy Adams Kathleen and Steve Federico Bob and Judy Gore Natasha and Charles Grigg Mandy and Mike Hogan Bejamin Nutter Architects William and Lucy Pingree Janet and John Schickling Tom Sprague and Lois DiBlasi Lucy and Tim Vaill Zoe and John Veasey VIP Plantinum Tickets Neil and Eden Ayer Vip Tickets Dennie Davis Holly Langer and David Jolin Tim and Jane Murray
* Names listed as we go to press on Sept. 20th
From the Board Greetings and Welcome! Thank you for joining us tonight to celebrate all things Windrush: what we do, whom we serve and how we do it. Your generosity and support in so many ways enables Windrush to continue to make differences daily in the lives of our clients and their families. Because of you, we successfully celebrated our 50th anniversary and are on our way to the next 50. Listening to you, it is crystal clear that we all share a common goal: to be absolutely sure that the Windrush program continues to serve those in need. Our programs have and will change as the needs of the Windrush community change and evolve. In order to achieve this common goal we need to make sure that each and every day we provide services in the most effective way in a safe and caring environment. We do this incredibly well, “in my humble opinion!�, because of our talented and dedicated staff and volunteers. One of the truly wonderful things about the Windrush community is that many of us wear several hats: donor, sponsor, ambassador and volunteer. I think the reason for this incredibly deep involvement is the difference we are able to make in the lives of so many. This difference is not something that is remote and hard to see. Quite the contrary, it is evident every day. You make the miracle of Windrush happen. Thank you for your support. Enjoy the evening and come to the Farm for a visit!
Bob Gore President and Board Chair
Windrush Facts
Windrush Farm provides effective, innovative equineassisted activities and therapies and educational services to over 2,000 children and adults as well as their families. We have close to 500 volunteers that work with our 20 full and part-time staff memers that contribute more then 11,000 hours each year. The top 5 diagnoses at Windrush Farm include: • ADHD • PTSD • AUTISM • CEREBRAL PALSY • ANXETY DISORDER
Our clients included: • children and adults with disabilities • veterans • hippotherapy • youth at risk • victims of human trafficking • bereavement groups Annual upkeep of one of our 25 horses costs an average of $5,000. Over 700 donors supported the organization and $.76 of every dollar went directly to the program for FY15.
2015 Ultimate Pairing Gala Evening Program 6:30 pm Cocktail Hour Registration and Silent Auction 7:30-10:30pm Dining Area Opens Welcome Honoree Recognition Dinner Words about Windrush Extraordinary Relationships Pony Up Toast Dancing
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The Ultimate Pairings Don O’Hagen is a Vietnam Veteran who has
been a part of Windrush Farm’s Horsemanship for Heroes program since it began in 2007. In addition to his own riding lessons on Judge, he also volunteers in other aspects of our therapeutic riding and horsemanship programs. One of his regular volunteering commitments is with Karl from Kimi Nichols Center, a day program in southern NH. Don side-walks with Karl, who also rides Judge, for an hour lesson and then rides Judge in his own hour long lesson right after. Don will tell you that Wednesdays are for Windrush! Karl, our resident cowboy, always looks forward to seeing Don and is sure to shake his hand in greeting before getting on Judge. Don, Karl, and Judge all have a special bond that is a pleasure to behold.
Rocky Tomascoff, an art teacher at Perkins
School, has been raising funds to bring her students to Windrush Farm for 31 years. She drives her students to Windrush every Thursday morning in the fall and spring sessions, and sometimes even rides with them as a lead rider! Rocky has her own horse experience and is an asset to her students who are able to work towards riding and navigating independently around the arena by following her voice. Her favorite horse to ride is Wanda, a 26 year-old Connemara mare who has been with Windrush for 14 years. One of Rocky's students this past Spring, Joey, rode Evan. Evan is a 15 year-old Connemara gelding, who is also Wanda's son! Evan has only been at Windrush for a little over a year, but has already proven to have inherited his mother's talent as a therapeutic riding horse. Evan has a great little pep to his step, which Joey loved. Joey would tell us that he and Evan were a good fit because, "He has ADHD just like me!"
Michael Prince donated his time and talent to film this years gala video. We are so honored and grateful. Thank you Michael! Michael Prince Born and raised in Miami, Florida, Michael Prince graduated from the University of Florida with a degree in Communications in 1985. After enjoying a bohemian and somewhat itinerant lifestyle, he married and moved to Florence, Italy to study photography. Michael left Italy in late 1989 to pursue a professional career in photography. First working as a photojournalist; he later turned to fine art photography, and had his first solo show at the Howard Greenberg Gallery in New York City. He has had solo exhibitions in Chicago, Seattle, San Francisco and Los Angeles galleries as well. His work is in the Library of Congress, several Museums and many private collections. In 2000 he began shooting commercially, quickly gained a broad clientele, and has enjoyed numerous awards and high recognition. www.michaelprince.com morebutterlessguns.com
Michael currently lives near Boston with his wife and 2 children. AWARDS Hatch Awards 2011 Silver, 2010 Best in Show Communication Arts Photo Annual 2014, 2008, 2004, 2002 PDN Photo Annual 2009, 2008, 2006, 2004 INSTITUTIONAL COLLECTIONS Library of Congress San Francisco Museum of Modern Art Santa Barbara Museum of Art Brooklyn Museum of Art Houston Museum of Art
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Windrush Farm would like to thank Harpoon Brewery for donating the beer for this evening.
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Windrush Farm is grateful to Kappy’s and Commonwealth Wine and Spirits for their generous and unfailing support which has made our event a success throughout the years. info@kappys.com
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Silent Auction Items
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Pick-up and Paradise The snow is coming! Why worry about months of being buried in whiteness when you can instead look forward to a week in paradise! Villa Casablanca, or “White House,” is a 4,200 sq.ft. oceanfront villa located on the Mayan Riviera in the Las Rocas area of Puerto Aventuras, Mexico. Four couples can enjoy its open design, with walls of ocean-facing glass and stunning ocean views that will take your breath away. And so that you don’t have to worry about potentially driving yourself through 5 feet of snow, Andover Airport Transportation will provide round trip transportation for one couple to Boston Logan Airport. Andover’s experienced, professional drivers maintain impeccable driving records and undergo continual training to ensure safe arrival to your destination, always on time. Notes: Offer does not include meals, airfare, transportation to and from Cancun airport and select activities. Recommended $5/day/person tip for housekeeping and laundry. Blackout dates are December 19, 2015 through January 2, 2016. Dates will be mutually agreed upon with Bob and Judy Gore. To be scheduled before October 3, 2016. Donated by Bob and Judy Gore and Andover Airport Transportation
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Serenade and Serve It is time for you to shine as the host and hostess with the mostest. Be the envy of all of your friends by hosting the affair of the year. With this package you get a golden party served to you on a silver platter. A Haute Dish Catering and their professional staff will serve your guests gourmet hot and cold hors d’oevures. This catering company specializes in food that has been handmade, perfectly seasoned and prepared with a beautiful presentation. As the food is being passed, your guests can revel in the harmonious tunes of the Peking and the Mystics. This celebrated a cappella group has a repertoire of original arrangements that incorporate swing, jazz, doo-wop, and pop music of every decade from the 1890s to the 2000s. Don’t you want to be invited to this party?!? Notes: Party size is limited to 24 people. Catering and Entertainment must be scheduled before October 3, 2016. Donated by Jennifer Broberg and Peking and the Mystics
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Cruise and Club
Nothing is more enjoyable then spending time with dear friends and enchanting hosts along the Annisquam River. Four guests are invited to join the Bernards on their private 25’ center console motorboat for a delightful cocktail cruise on the Annisquam River. You will then be treated to a charming dinner overlooking the Essex Bay at the Annisquam Yacht Club. A perfect night-cap to a lovely afternoon. Notes: Date to be mutually agreed upon with the donor. Event must be scheduled before October 3, 2016. Donated by Lida and David Bernard
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Polo and Picnic Polo is arguably the oldest recorded team sport in known history, with the first matches being played in Persia over 2500 years ago. As mounted armies swept back and forth across that part of the world, conquering and re-conquering, polo was adopted as the most noble of pastimes by the Kings and Emperors, Shahs and Sultans, Khans and Caliphs. It was for this reason it became known across the lands as “the game of kings”. Be treated like royalty with this package. Four guests will be chauffeured in a black Navigator SUV to and from a Myopia Polo Game. At the game itself, you will receive a prime viewing location fit for a queen or king. And as all royals need to sit and eat, you will be provided with your own picnic blanket, basket, lunch and wine. A truly noble experience! Seeing as we know that watching a polo match is going to make you want to join in on this game of kings, you will receive 4 complimentary polo lessons (beginning or intermediate) from Stage Hill Polo. You too could be a Polo King or Queen. Notes: Four complimentary tickets for the 2016 Myopia Polo season before October 3, 2016. Prime seating location based upon availability. Round trip transportation is for a 4 hour period. The car will remain at Myopia for the duration of the match. Beyond 4 hours, the charge is $90/hr. Car must be booked 1 week in advance to guarantee availability. Donated by Myopia Polo, Andover Classic Wines, Rita’s Catering, Stage Hill Polo and the Windrush A-Team
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Garde and Gourmet
This is your opportunity to make all of those sommeliers in your life jealous! With this package you have the opportunity to own some of the best of the best. The 1990 Cheval Blanc Bordeaux Red (valued at ~$1324.00 ) appears to be on a waiting list currently. It received 90 points from Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate and a glowing review in 2006. “The wine possesses all the hallmarks of a hot, ripe year – low acidity, super-ripe, nearly overripe fruit, an opulent, oily texture, great sweetness of fruit, and a long, voluptuously-textured finish. In the most recent tasting, I almost mistook it for Le Pin given its showboat-like nose of coconut, toasty new oak, and gobs of smoky, black curranty, and cherry fruit. The wine is full-bodied, rich, and concentrated, with layers of extract, and wellconcealed tannin. I am increasingly convinced that this is the most profound Cheval Blanc since the legendary 1982. Because of its fleshy, low-acid character, the wine can be drunk, but it is still youthful, with a deeper purple color than the more mature-looking 1989. It should offer exotic opulence for at least another 15-20 years. A compelling Cheval Blanc!” And why not pair a glass of “exotic opulence” with a magnificent assortment of both milk and dark chocolates from Harbor Sweets Dark Horse Chocolates English and Hunt collections. It will be hard to pick your favorite from these 32 pieces of unfoiled chocolates. Donated by a Friend of Windrush Farm and Harbor Sweets
6 Romance and Richness Cuddle up with a loved one for an evening of romance and decadence with this exceptional bottle of 1989 Lafite-Rothschild, Pauillac and Gold Four Tier Cube of Dark Horse Chocolate. In our research, it appears that one cannot currently purchase a bottle of this wine; there is a waiting list. This ~$749 medium bodied wine received 90 points from Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate and 97 points from James. In 2013 James stated, “It’s a wine with a character of cloves and berries with hints of plums. It shows loads of potpourri. Roses too. Full and so balanced. Tight and youthful. The winemaker at Lafite says that when he wants to show someone a perfect example of Pauillac this is the Lafite he pours. Maybe he is right?” And no romantic evening is complete without chocolate. This distinctive box contains four tiers of the Harbor Sweets Dark Chocolate English, Milk Chocolate Hunt Collection and Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Sea Biscuits. A complete Dark Horse Chocolates indulgence! Donated by A Friend of Windrush and Harbor Sweets
7 Simmer and Sip Have you ever dreamed of being a gourmet chef and whipping up one of those meals you see being prepared on the cooking channel? Or are you still trying to master boiling water? Either way, this package is for you. Have fun, learn and dine with your friends in an amazing four hour cooking class with Lila Haynes of Heaven on Earth Cooking Studio in Boxford. Six of you can participate in this incredible and delectable experience. You can bustle about prepping and pan reducing or simply sit back, sip your wine and enjoy the demonstration. And of course no meal is complete without the right wine. Work with the experienced sommeliers at Andover Classic Wines and use your $50 gift certificate to select the wines that will best compliment the planned menu. It is guaranteed to be a night to remember. Donated by Lila Haynes and Andover Classic Wines
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Salumeria and Steak There is no better comfort food then a good old Italian meal. And what better way to spend an evening with a friend or loved one than over a delicious cut of steak. This mouthwatering package covers both of these realms. A couple can start their afternoon in Boston’s “Little Italy” touring the North End like a native. As you weave down narrow streets you’ll be privy to secret specialties and ingredients from the best salumerias (delis) to the most tantalizing pastries. This delightful afternoon then concludes at Capital Grille. Enjoy a sumptuous dinner at this fine dining restaurant with a $200 gift card. And of course, you can attempt to recreate this experience later with your very own set of four Capital Grille steak knives. Dontaed by Michele Topor, Inc. and Capital Grille
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Vittles and Vineyard You deserve to have a date night and we are going to make it easy for you. Start the evening at home in front of the fireplace with a delightful glass of wine from your exquisite Magnum of Russian River Valley Merlot from Merriam Vineyards. This wine has a deep, dark ruby color, a bouquet of dark ripe berries, raspberry, reduced cherry tones, and a touch of mint. Cola, cassis, and cherry drop tone give way to long earthtone finish with medium tannin. After this tantalizing start to the evening, you can then head to Palmers Restaurant and Tavern to enjoy a delectable dinner with your $100 gift certificate. Donated by Palmers and Frans T. van Berkhout and Merriam Vineyards
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Motor and Maui Take an intimate two to three hour tour of the iconic Squam Lake, backdrop to the movie On Golden Pond, piloted by Nat Coolidge in his antique 1928 Chris Craft Roundabout. Up to five people can enjoy this enchanting tour of one of New Hampshire’s most pristine lakes. And so as not to be blinded by the beauty of your surroundings, you can wear your two brand new pairs of Maui Jim sunglasses. The Men’s Kahuna and Women’s Nalani have polarized lenses, a back surface anti reflective coating, and a double mirror gradient on the front. You will look like the movie stars that made Squam Lake famous!
Notes: 1 pair Maui Jim men’s metal frame called Kahuna 1 pair Maui Jim women’s plastic frame called Nalani Must make arrangements for the tour in advance. Available in August 2016.
Donated by Nat Coolidge and Parrelli Optical
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Thank You to Our Friends at Windrush Farm for your Commitment to Improving the Lives of People and Horses!
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All of us at Windrush Farm would like to thank you for your participation in this year’s Ultimate Pairing Gala! “Changing lives, one stride at a time, one smile at a time.”
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