Charity Auction

Delivering hope to homebound seniors since 1970

Meals On Wheels of San Francisco exists to alleviate the fear, food insecurity and loneliness experienced by seniors who want to stay in their own home but cannot shop or prepare meals for themselves. The reasons clients turn to Meals On Wheels of San Francisco are varied but the results are the same, home-delivered meals and a link to the world outside their front door.

Mission

Meals On Wheels of San Francisco is committed to the belief that all seniors have the right to live independently with dignity and respect in their own homes for as long as it is safely possible. It is their mission to provide isolated homebound seniors in San Francisco with nutritious meals, daily human contact and supportive services to prevent their premature institutionalization.

Auction for the Benefit of Meals On Wheels of San Francisco

Lot 1:

Lunch for 12 with Robert Parker at Bar Boulud, New York City

Robert M. Parker Jr. will host a lunch at the new Bar Boulud with ten guests. He will provide wines from his cellar to accompany a multi-course meal prepared by Chef Daniel Boulud.

Lot 2:

Luxury Stay on a Private Costa Rican Estate.

A one-week stay in Casa Veranda, a private home in the Punta Islita Resort in Guanacaste, Costa Rica, donated by our good friend James Ebron.

Wake up to the soothing sounds of the Pacific Ocean, tropical birds and howler monkeys. Casa Veranda, the hidden Jewel of Punta Islita, is a Mediterranean style retreat perched on a beautiful hilltop surrounded by several acres of heavenly tropical rain forest with sweeping ocean views.

Every room has an ocean view -- even the showers. Relax in the best of luxury while enjoying the perfect vacation with family and friends. You’re only a 10 minute drive to the beach or to Hotel Punta Islita, a 5 star resort!

Or stay home, enjoy your large pool and 8 person Jacuzzi! Casa Veranda bedrooms, with their 15-foot ceilings are very spacious and air-conditioned. Decorated with cream-colored walls, marble bathroom sinks, imported tile, granite floors and Indonesian rattan style king and queen beds. Rest comfortably as you sleep on our top-of-the-line mattress, pillows and linens. I promise you'll never want to leave! 4 bedrooms, 4 baths – sleeps max of 8 people.

This stay is subject to available dates (there are black-out dates). The stay must be completed in 2008. You are responsible for your travel and transportation. Gratuity not-included.

Lot 3 :

Domaine Clos des Lambrays 1947 en Magnum

Generously donated by Mr. Mark O’Connell

Lot 4 :

Domaine Ramonet, Bienvenue-Bâtard-Montrachet 1986, en Magnum

Generously donated by Mr. Mark O’Connell

Lot 5:

Domaine Rousseau, Chambertin 1962

Lot 6 :

Domaine Rousseau, Chambertin Clos de Bèze 1962

Lot 7:

La Paulée de Meursault

Philippe Ballot, the president of La Paulée de Meursault is offering four very difficult to obtain seats at La Paulée de Meursault 2008.

Lot 8:

Jéroboam of Dujac Romanée-Saint-Vivant 2006

World class guy and collector Wilfred Jaeger purchased a small parcel of Romanée-Saint-Vivant and entered into a métayage (sharecropping) agreement with Domaine Dujac who will be aging and bottling this wine under the Dujac label.

There will be no jeroboams available commercially. This is it!

100% of the auction proceeds will benefit Meals on Wheels of San Francisco, an organization that delivers meals to homebound elderly of San Francisco.

All auction sales are final. The tax deductibility of your donation will be determined by the estimated market value of your auction package. Restrictions and blackout dates may apply to some gift certificates. Payment must be made to Meals on Wheels before the end of the evening. Checks and credit cards are welcome. Please take all auction items home with you this evening.