BidSunday 2020
Welcome to BidSunday 2020, which is different this year due to the pandemic. While there’s no substitute for a physical gathering at the church, we hope you’ll enjoy this year’s virtual format.
How does BidSunday work this year?
There are two parts to BidSunday this year: the live auction, which takes place after the service on November 22, 2020, and the sale of fixed-price items, which you can sign up for until November 23 at 9 p.m. using the online forms mentioned below.
How do I participate in the live auction?
Use this Zoom link to join the live auction at noon on November 22, 2020 (or stay on Zoom after the service that day): http://bit.ly.ucmtl.sunday
To bid on the items that interest you, you’ll need to be able to use the chat function in Zoom. If you’re unable to do so, please find someone who can act as your proxy and bid on your behalf. (If you usually join the Zoom service by phone rather than by video, you’ll need to find a proxy to participate in the live auction.)
How do I buy fixed-price items?
Decide which items you’d like to purchase in the catalogue and note down their numbers, then go to the following links to indicate which items you’d like to buy:
• Form 1: Art and Treasures (items 11-29): http://bit.ly/bidsundayform1 • Form 2: Books, Audiobooks, Etc. (items 30-50): http://bit.ly/bidsundayform2 • Form 3: Food (items 51-75): http://bit.ly/bidsundayform3 • Form 4: Games & Puzzles, Gift Sets, In-Person Activities, Items for Kids (items 76-96): http://bit.ly/bidsundayform4 • Form 5: Kitchen Items (items 97-123): http://bit.ly/bidsundayform5 • Form 6: Music & Movies, Online Activities, Practical Items (items 124-147): http://bit.ly/bidsundayform6 • Form 7: Services, The Great Courses® (items 148-169): http://bit.ly/bidsundayform7
Make sure you fill out these forms by November 23, 2020, at 9 p.m.
Please note that indicating your interest in buying an item does not guarantee that you’ll get it. If more than one person is interested in the same item, a winner will be drawn at random using an online randomizer.
Who won the items I donated? What did I buy?
You’ll be notified by email (or by regular mail if you don’t use email) by December 4, 2020. If you donated items, you’ll receive a list of the names of the people who won or purchased your offer(s). If you purchased items, you’ll receive your bill as well as details about the items you purchased.
How do I get the physical items I purchased?
You’ll need to make arrangements with the donor(s) to receive your items: either to pick up the items yourself, to have them delivered or to meet the donor(s) at a designated location. If you need help with pickup (and the donor is unable to deliver), please contact the BidSunday team. Please note:
• Bills are payable immediately. Please make your cheque payable to the “Unitarian Church of Montreal” and put “BidSunday 2020” in the subject line. You may also pay your bill electronically. (Please contact Julie at [email protected] if you need help with that.) All proceeds from BidSunday go to the church’s operating fund. • According to regulations set by the Canadian Revenue Agency and Revenue Québec, monies paid for auction items are not considered donations and are therefore not eligible for income tax receipts. • All offers are valid until May 30, 2021. If for any reason the offer has not been claimed by that date, it becomes null and void. Wherever possible, dates for delivery of the offer are indicated in the catalogue. • Because of the church’s accounting system and federal tax rulings, refunds for uncollected offers are not allowed. When an offer is undelivered, negotiate with the person who made the offer, if possible, with the goal of working out another date or substitute item.
We understand that this year’s format may be technically challenging for some. If you have any questions or need help with anything, please contact us: • Avis Anderson at [email protected] or 514-932-6771 • Petrina Lee Poy at [email protected] or 514-485-5555 • Maychai Brown at [email protected] or 514-487-3236
Happy BidSunday!
The BidSunday Committee
P.S. We ran into a few technical issues with the BidSunday email during the submission period, so if your offer does not appear in the catalogue (and we haven’t been in touch with you), it’s because we didn’t receive it. We apologize for this and hope you’ll consider submitting your offer again for BidSunday 2021.
Live Auction
1 A Dozen of Zoé’s Delicious Brownies Donated by Élisabeth Patterson
Treat yourself to a dozen of Zoé’s delicious brownies!
Starting bid: $10 Item will need to be picked up in Westmount.
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2 Custom-Designed Light Switch Cover Donated by Debbie Blythe
After consulting you about your preferred colour, style and materials, I’ll custom-design and make a light switch cover for any room of your home (1 or 2 gang, rocker or toggle). Light switch covers are usually boring and invisible, but they can be mini works of art that add style and personality to your home! Matching screws also provided.
Depending on the theme, I’ll choose from among a variety of materials, including alcohol inks, Pebeo paints, charms, chain, stamps and polymer clay. Themes include nature, fantasy and steampunk.
To see other examples of my designs, visit: www.blythespiritcreations.com
Starting bid: $10 Donor can meet buyer at a designated place and time.
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3 Mardi Gras Dinner for 2 Donated by Aurelien & Mila Guillory 6 available.
Gumbo dinner for two made with chicken, sausage and okra plus secret spices! This genuine recipe is made by a real Louisiana chef. It is NOT kosher, halal, vegetarian or low-fat, but it is totally delish! Includes real Louisiana sticky rice (not that dry fluffy basmati stuff that falls off your fork!). For dessert, enjoy a slice of Mila’s authentic Creole pecan pie! Dinners will be ready during Mardi Gras week in 2021.
Starting bid: $20 Buyer will need to pick up item downtown (Sherbrooke and Atwater).
Photo for illustration purposes only 4 Package of Life Coaching Sessions Donated by Martin Vera
During turbulent times, the relationship we neglect the most is the one with ourselves. Let me be your coach and advocate. Let me help support the most important person in your life: you. Package of 3 x 45-min life coaching sessions via Zoom.
For more information, visit: https://www.prismatic.coach
Starting bid: $30
Screenshot of Martin Vera’s website, used with permission
5 Pan of 24 Homemade Manicotti Donated by Maychai Brown
Just give me two weeks’ notice, and I’ll make a pan of 24 homemade manicotti filled with ricotta, mozarella and romano cheese and bathed in tomato sauce, ready for you to pick up at my house in NDG. The manicotti are 100% vegetarian and can be gluten-free upon request; they can also be frozen. All you’ll need to do is re-heat and serve. Buon appetito!
Starting bid: $15 Item will need to be picked up in NDG.
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6 Rev. Diane’s Emergency Spirituality Kit Donated by Rev. Diane Rollert
This emergency spirituality kit includes a prayer cloth, candles, a chalice pendant, a rock, an angel, a goddess, sweetgrass and a collection of spices to evoke the power of memory. It also come with a signed copy of the book Conversations with the Sacred, a collection of UU prayers that includes two meditations by Rev. Diane. All beautifully and mindfully assembled for you by our minister.
Starting bid: $30 Donor can meet buyer at a designated place and time.
Photo of actual items 7 Spring Garden Visit and Tea Donated by Joan Hongoh and Judith Henkewick 3 available.
Visit Joan Hongoh’s herb and pollinating garden in NDG to see her vegetable plots and perennial flower beds. With any luck, the peonies will be in bloom! Tea will be served outside with some delicious eats. (The deck is large enough to maintain physical distancing.) A discussion of permaculture will follow, including the basics of vegetable and herb gardening as well as annual and perennial flowers. Bring your gardening stories and questions to share with others.
As a bonus, each participant (including the host) will take home a matching vintage Shafford teacup and plate in the Chinese Garden pattern courtesy of Judith Henkewick. Each set is slightly different but all feature birds, butterflies and flowers, with gold trim.
When: May 30 (weather permitting) Starting bid: $15
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8 Custom-Made Face Mask for Rev. Diane Donated by Christine Downey
Doesn’t this look like the perfect face covering for Rev. Diane? Christine Downey has lovingly created this three-layer custom-made non-medical cloth face mask just for Rev. Diane. The winning bidder will have the honour of presenting this special gift to Rev. Diane in person or virtually, depending on the COVID-19 situation.
Starting bid: $5 Item will need to be picked up in Montreal West.
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9 Yule Log Cake and Apple Walnut Torte Donated by Aurelien & Mila Guillory 3 available.
Treat yourself to two delicious homemade desserts! The yule log cake will be ready before Christmas; the torte will be available in the spring.
Starting bid: $20 Buyer will need to pick up items downtown (Sherbrooke and Atwater).
Photos for illustration purposes only (actual desserts may not resemble those in photos) 10 Zoom Play Date with Baby Juliette! Donated by Myriam Larose & Abu Haidary 2 available.
The best antidote to the winter blues: baby smiles and coos! Warm your heart during a 30-minute virtual playdate with Juliette, Myriam and Abu’s adorable 6-month-old baby. Play date will happen during the week of November 30 (exact day and time to be confirmed with each winner).
Starting bid: $10
Photo of Juliette courtesy of Myriam Larose Fixed Price
Art and Treasures – Click here to request these items: http://bit.ly/bidsundayform1
11 Blue Cats & Butterflies Hardcover Journal Donated by Avis Anderson
Beautiful hardcover Paperblanks® journal featuring the vibrant and joyful art of Laurel Burch. This 160-page lined journal is 5 in. by 7 in. and is made with FSC-certified acid-free sustainable forest paper. It also has a satin ribbon marker and a memento pouch, as well as a wrap closure held securely in place by hidden magnets.
Fixed price: $10 Item will need to be picked up in Saint-Henri.
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12 Glazed Ceramic Box with Jigsaw Lid Donated by Judith Henkewick
Glazed ceramic box with jigsaw lid made by artisan Kimberly Johnson, 4 in. cubed.
Fixed price: $8 Item will need to be picked up in Westmount.
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13 Guatemalan Cloth Wall Hanging Donated by Ruth Gray
A framed hanging (54 in. by 45 in.) of an authentic Guatemalan cloth that is traditionally made into a cradle, tied and suspended from the shoulders to hold an infant or child while the mother works around the home or in the fields. In excellent condition. Can be hung horizontally or vertically.
I bought the cloth at a trade fair held at the church about 10 years ago, then decided to have it framed and hung it in my apartment.
Fixed price: $40 Item will need to be picked up in Westmount.
Photo of actual item 14 Haitian Wall Art Donated by Petrina Lee Poy
Brighten up your home with this metal decorative wall art made in Haiti depicting a kay (house) in vibrant colours, 10 in. high by 8 in. wide.
Fixed price: $12 Item can be delivered
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15 Hummingbird Journal Donated by Petrina Lee Poy
Hummingbird journal featuring art by Haisla/Heiltsuk artist Paul Windsor called Infinite Joy. With lined paper on the right and blank paper on the left, this hardcover journal with elastic band closure is perfect for drawing, writing stories or taking notes. 192 pages, FSC approved paper, 5⅞ in. by 8¼ in..
Fixed price: $10 Item can be delivered.
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16 Inuit Walrus and Seal Donated by Jean Freed
Mrs. Gladwish had a homestay for Inuit children undergoing medical care in Montreal in the 60s and 70s. These soapstone carvings were given to her by the children’s families and were played with by many children. Mrs. Gladwish was a friend of Jean Freed. Walrus is 5 in. long; seal is 6 in. long.
Fixed price: $15 Items can be delivered.
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17 Pair of Flying Bats Donated by Mario Romero and Dany Brown
Two joyful Balinese bats (about 12 in. wide) made of hand-painted wood are just waiting for an offer to brighten up your home. You may not know that these small winged mammals fly more efficiently than birds. Imagine their effectiveness as guardians!
Fixed price: $20 Items can be delivered.
Photo of actual items 18 Pair of Flying Winged Frogs Donated by Mario Romero and Dany Brown
Frogs are synonymous with abundance and luck. In Bali, their representations ward off evil spirits. This happy pair of hand-painted wooden spirit chasers (about 12 in. wide) will bring a colourful touch to your home!
Fixed price: $20 Items can be delivered.
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19 Pair of Flying Winged Women Donated by Mario Romero and Dany Brown
These two colourful Balinese spirit chasers and guardians have helped soothe me over and over again and fostered my musings. Hand-painted and made of wood, about 12 in. wide.
Fixed price: $20 Items can be delivered.
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20 The Original Perfumed Oils of the Bible Donated by Grazyna Wilczek and Juan Vera
The original perfumed oils of the Bible: spikenard, myrrh and frankincense, purchased in Jerusalem and unopened.
Fixed price: $8 Item can be delivered
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21 The Potential of the Universe Giclee Print Donated by Deirdre McCay
Giglee print of The Potential of the Universe done on archival-quality paper by artist and UCM member Deirdre McCay. Print is 16 in. by 20 in. Original value: $250.
Fixed price: $75 Item will need to be picked up in Lachine.
Photo of actual item 22 Tiny Painted Enamel Bowl Donated by Judith Henkewick
Tiny enamel bowl, green, cream and gold floral pattern with red exterior, 4 in. wide and ¾ in. deep, slightly chipped.
Fixed price: $5 Item will need to be picked up in Westmount.
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23 Tiny Russian Vase Donated by Judith Henkewick
Tiny Russian vase, blue/black with gold rim, 4 in. high.
Fixed price: $5 Item will need to be picked up in Westmount.
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24 Traditional Korean Bride and Groom Dolls Donated by Judith Henkewick
Traditional Korean bride and groom dolls made out of moulded styrofoam and plastic, 12 in. high. Each doll stands on a wooden base.
Fixed price: $10 Item will need to be picked up in Westmount.
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25 Tree of Life Wall Hanging Donated by Kathy & Jim Douglas
Mennonite Tree of Life wall hanging (or rug) purchased in St. Jacob’s, Ontario. Approximately 22 in. by 16 in. with loops and stick for hanging.
Fixed price: $15 Buyer will need to pick up item in Montreal West.
Photo of actual item 26 Trio of Colourful Climbing Lizards Donated by Mario Romero and Dany Brown
On the island of Bali, lizards climb the walls of houses, defying gravity. They bring good luck... and eat insects! On the island of Montreal, these three colourful Balinese lizards will delight their new household. They’re hand-painted and made of wood; the smallest is 10 in. long, the second one is 12 in., the longest is 19½ in. long.
Fixed price: $25 Items can be delivered.
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27 Vintage Coalport Trinket Dish Donated by Judith Henkewick
Tiny vintage Coalport bone china trinket dish, white decorated with pink and purple flowers. Dish is 3¼ in. long, 2½ in. wide and 1 in. deep.
Fixed price: $3 Item will need to be picked up in Westmount.
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28 Vintage Robin Hood Character Mug Donated by Judith Henkewick
Vintage miniature Lancaster Sandland Robin Hood character mug, hand-painted and made in England. Mug is approximately 3 in. high. Note that this offer is for one mug only!
Fixed price: $5 Item will need to be picked up in Westmount.
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29 Wooden Puzzle Box Donated by Judith Henkewick
Perfect for storing keepsakes, this fine wooden puzzle box made by Heartwood Creations will present a challenge to anyone trying to open it. Box is 6 in. long, 3 in. wide and 2 in. high. Instructions included.
Fixed price: $15 Item will need to be picked up in Westmount.
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30 A Common Name for Everything (Poetry) Donated by Sarah Wolfson 3 available.
Phil Crymble, Poetry Editor at The Fiddlehead, called A Common Name for Everything (Green Writers Press, 2019) “[a] formidable first collection [...] informed by a lyric sensibility that is authentic, playful, and unflinchingly direct.” The poems in this book build idiosyncratic worlds around the themes of nature, home, parenting and naming. The book recently won the A.M. Klein Prize for Poetry awarded by the Quebec Writers’ Federation. With cover art by Canadian fiber artist Dorothy Caldwell.
Fixed price: $15 Item will need to be picked up in NDG.
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31 Canadians at Work Donated by Marlo Turner Richie
Workers of the world, unite! C’mon, union brothers and sisters! Enjoy this beautiful 200-page hardcover book of black and white photos by Vincenzo Pietropaolo. Canadians at Work was commissioned by the Canadian Auto Workers Union to capture the diversity and nobility of workers across the country and create a historic collection to mark the millennium.
Fixed price: $15 Item can be delivered.
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32 Charles Dickens in Love Donated by Grazyna Wilczek and Juan Vera
Gently used copy of Charles Dickens in Love by Robert Garnet, an intimate portrait of the great author and the women he loved.
Fixed price: $5 Item can be delivered.
Photo of actual item 33 Down Home: A Journey into Rural Canada Donated by Marlo Turner Richie
A quest to capture the beauty and diversity of rural Canada and its people took the photographer on an eighteen-month, 80,000-kilometre journey from the hilly lanes of Newfoundland, across the vast reaches of Quebec and Ontario, through the Prairies and on to the dense woods of Haida Gwaii and the unpaved fringes of the Northwest Territories. The result is Down Home: A Journey into Rural Canada by William DeKay (with a foreword by Neil Young). Cover is slightly damaged.
Fixed price: $8 Item can be delivered.
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34 Eleanora’s Diary: The Journals of a Canadian Pioneer Girl Donated by Caroline Balderston Parry
A wonderful book illustrated with black and white images that I first wrote in the early 1990s, using the real diaries of an English girl whose large family emigrated to Canada in 1835. This year, I’m very excited that it has been republished by Burnstown Publishing House. Brand-new copy. For more information, visit: www.carolinebparry.ca
Fixed price: $25 Donor can meet buyer at a designated place and time.
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35 History of The Beatles Donated by Marlo Turner Richie
Calling all old hippies! Are you looking for a magical mystery tour? It’s FAR OUT! How They Became The Beatles: A Definitive History of the Early Years 1960-1964 by Gareth L. Pawlowski traces the beginnings of the world’s most influential rock-and-roll band, drawing almost entirely upon never-before-seen photographs—some undeveloped since 1960—to chronicle the period before superstardom. So light a candle, get out your love beads, and enjoy!
Fixed price: $7 Item can be delivered.
Photo of actual item 36 Hollywood Memoir by Julie Andrews Donated by Marlo Turner Richie
The hills are alive! A brand-new hardcover copy of the memoir Home Work: A Memoir of My Hollywood Years by world-famous singer and actress Julie Andrews (written with Emma Walton Hamilton), who reflects on her astonishing career. Perfect for one of those typical rainy afternoons of physical distancing at home!
Fixed price: $15 Item can be delivered.
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37 Issues of The Guardian Weekly Magazine Donated by Grazyna Wilczek and Juan Vera
All issues of The Guardian Weekly magazine from December 22, 2019 to now.
Fixed price: $15 Items can be delivered.
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38 Mitsuaki Iwago’s Whales Donated by Marlo Turner Richie
Want to have a WHALE of a good time? This book is good for all ages! Beautiful photographs of whales by world-renowned photographer Mitsuaki Iwago. More than just a coffee table book, it’s a trip into the lives of the world’s greatest mammals! Cover is a bit faded/discoloured.
Fixed price: $8 Item can be delivered.
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39 Montréal : Les lumières de ma ville Donated by Grazyna Wilczek and Juan Vera
Montréal : Les lumières de ma ville is a book of photographs taken by Yves Marcoux and published by Les éditions de l’homme in 1999. Book is still wrapped in its original packaging.
Fixed price: $15 Item can be delivered.
Stock photo of book cover 40 Poetry on Record: 98 Poets Read Their Work (1888-2006) Donated by Louise Halperin
This unprecedented anthology collects out-of-print and unissued recordings on four CDs to bring you Alfred Lord Tennyson, Walt Whitman, William Butler Yeats, Robert Frost, Ezra Pound, T.S. Eliot, Dorothy Parker, E.E. Cummings, Langston Hughes, Dylan Thomas, Allen Ginsberg, Anne Sexton, Sylvia Plath, Audre Lorde and a multitude of others reading their cherished works. A 68-page booklet fills out this beautiful portrait of the poetic artist.
For a complete track list, visit: http://bit.ly/poetryonrecord
Fixed price: $15 Item can be delivered.
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41 Six Books on Fatherhood Donated by Mark Abley
Six books on fatherhood! Mark Abley is offering five literary memoirs about fathers by authors from Canada (Motion Sickness by David Layton and Zero Hour by Kristjana Gunnars), England (A Life Like Other People’s by Alan Bennett), Bosnia (Mostarghia by Maya Ombasic) and Spain (Father and Son: A Lifetime by Marcos Giralt Torrente), along with a signed copy of Absent Fathers, Lost Sons: The Search for Masculine Identity by renowned Quebec psychoanalyst Guy Corneau.
Fixed price: $40 Items can be delivered.
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42 Social Justice Books Donated by Marlo Turner Richie
For the discerning social-justice-minded reader, learn more from reading these three award-winning books: - Long Walk to Freedom: The Autobiography of Nelson Mandela - Shake Hands with the Devil: The Failure of Humanity in Rwanda by Lt.-Gen. Roméo Dallaire (with Maj. Brent Beardsley) - Water: The Fate of Our Most Precious Resource by Marq de Villiers
Fixed price: $10 Items can be delivered.
Photo of actual items 43 The Crimes of Paris Donated by Avis Anderson
In The Crimes of Paris, Dorothy and Thomas Hoobler tell the gripping story of the theft of the Mona Lisa from the Louvre in 1911 and the investigation into the crime led by Alphonse Bertillon, the brilliant and innovative detective who pioneered the new science of criminal investigation. Brand-new book.
Fixed price: $7 Item will need to be picked up in Saint-Henri.
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44 The Da Vinci Code Donated by Grazyna Wilczek and Juan Vera
Gently used copy of The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown, a thrilling novel that is lightning-paced, intelligent and intricately layered with remarkable research and detail.
Fixed price: $2 Item can be delivered.
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45 The Spoken Word: British Writers Donated by Louise Halperin
This 3-CD box set of recordings documents some of the 20th century’s most emulated and admired literary figures. Comprising largely previously unavailable material, this collection provides an unparalleled opportunity to listen to some of the greatest figures of modern British literature, all brought to you in one definitive audio collection.
Fixed price: $15 Item can be delivered.
Stock photo of CD box cover 46 Two Books about Natural Medicine Donated by Grazyna Wilczek, Avis Anderson and Juan Vera
Packed with hundreds of herbal remedies, The Herbal Drugstore (hardcover) by Linda B. White and Steven Foster shows readers how to ease symptoms, fight disease and super-charge immunity without drugs or chemicals.
In The Most Effective Natural Cures on Earth (softcover), acclaimed nutritionist Jonny Bowden identifies and explains the best in alternative medicine today using extensive research, wide-ranging expertise in nutrition and health, and advice from myriad health experts.
Both books are gently used.
Fixed price: $8 Items can be delivered.
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47 Two Books about the History of the Congo Donated by Avis Anderson
King Leopold’s Ghost (softcover) is a best-selling popular history book by Adam Hochschild that explores the exploitation of the Congo Free State by King Leopold II of Belgium between 1885 and 1908, as well as the large-scale atrocities committed during that period.
Dancing in the Glory of Monsters (hardcover) tells the story of Africa’s Great War. Jason K. Stearns recounts the history of this devastating war in the heart of Africa’s Congo, with first-hand accounts of the continent’s worst conflict in modern times.
Both books are in nearly new condition.
Fixed price: $12 Items will need to be picked up in Saint-Henri.
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48 Two Books of Poetry by Alice Walker Donated by Avis Anderson
Horses Make a Landscape Look More Beautiful (1985) is a collection of poems on such topics as the blight of racism, injustice and hunger, and the simple joys of a lover’s warmth and a daughter’s homecoming
Hard Times Require Furious Dancing (2010) contains poems composed over the course of one year in response to joy and sorrow both personal and global.
Both softcover books are in nearly new condition.
Fixed price: $8 Items will need to be picked up in Saint-Henri.
Stock photos of book covers 49 Two Farming Memoirs Donated by Avis Anderson
Novella Carpenter’s charming memoir, Farm City (hardcover) is full of hilarious moments, fascinating farmer’s tips and a great deal of heart. The book describes Carpenter’s experience with her extensive garden in Ghost Town, a rundown neighbourhood near downtown Oakland, California.
This Life Is in Your Hands (softcover), a work of power and beauty by Melissa Coleman, is a luminous and evocative childhood memoir exploring the hope and struggle behind her family’s search for a sustainable lifestyle.
Both books are in brand-new condition.
Fixed price: $10 Items will need to be picked up in Saint-Henri.
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50 Two Memoirs about Family Secrets Donated by Avis Anderson
In Annie’s Ghosts, Steve Luxenberg sleuths his family’s hidden history with the skills of an investigative writer, the instincts of a mystery writer and the sympathy of a loving son. His rediscovery of one lost woman illuminates the shocking fate of thousands of Americans who disappeared just a generation ago.
In The Pages in Between, Erin Einhorn finds the family in Poland who saved her mother from the Holocaust. But instead of a joyful reunion, Erin unearths a dispute that forces her to navigate the increasingly bitter crossroads between memory and truth.
Both hardcover books are in brand-new condition.
Fixed price: $12 Items will need to be picked up in Saint-Henri.
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Food – Click here to request these items: http://bit.ly/bidsundayform3
51 Beet Red Borscht Soup Donated by Sylvia McVicar 2 available.
Two litres of borscht soup with sour cream to keep you warm, ready by the end of winter (March 21 at the latest). Can be vegetarian upon request.
Fixed price: $20 Item will need to be picked up in Le Plateau.
Photo for illustration purposes only 52 Belcour Blue Mountain Preserves Tomato Chutney Donated by Aldyth Irvine-Harrison
Made in Jamaica, this chunky and spicy tomato chutney is delicious in sandwiches or served with soft cheeses, aged cheddar or Stilton. Ingredients: tomatoes, vinegar, onions, sugar, honey, scotch bonnet peppers, fresh herbs, parsley, basil, French thyme, sea salt, pimento. Jar contains 6½ oz of chutney.
Fixed price: $6 Item can be delivered.
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53 Classic Strawberry-Rhubarb Jam Donated by Maychai Brown 5 available.
A 250 ml jar of classic strawberry-rhubarb jam made with the summer’s bounty of Île d’Orléans strawberries and rhubarb from my garden.
Fixed price: $8 Item can be delivered.
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54 Delicious Peruvian Alfajor Donated by Petrina Lee Poy 2 available.
Alfajores are a typical South American cookie-like pastry traditionally served at Christmas. The centre of the cookie has a dulce de leche filling. This alfajor is baked by Agustin, a baker of Peruvian origin, and will be 10 in. wide—large enough to delight several people.
Fixed price: $18 Item can be delivered.
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55 Eaton’s West Indian Papaya Chutney Donated by Aldyth Irvine-Harrison
Enjoy Eaton’s West Indian Papaya Chutney on crackers with cheese or as a condiment with meat and curry dishes. Ingredients: papayas, cane sugar, cane vinegar, onions, raisins, Jamaican ginger, spices, pectin, hot peppers, salt. Jar contains 12 oz of chutney.
Fixed price: $10 Item can be delivered.
Stock photo of bottle 56 Flavourful Vegetarian Chili with Tofu Donated by Patricia Philip 2 available.
This one-litre jar of vegetarian chili is perfect on a cold winter’s night, especially after a day of skiing or skating. It’s delicious, nutritious and hearty. Ingredients include canned kidney beans, canned tomatoes, tofu, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, green onion, hot peppers, cumin, brown sugar, coriander (optional) and cheddar cheese (optional). As more of us choose vegetarian or vegan options in our meal planning, this dish will hit the spot for adults and children alike. Bon appetit!
Fixed price: $12 Item can be delivered.
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57 Fran’s Sweet Apple Ginger Chutney Donated by Fran Nott 10 available.
This full-bodied sweet chutney goes well with lots of vegetarian or meat dishes and is especially tasty with stir-fries. Buy a 250 ml jar and wake up your taste buds!
Fixed price: $8 Item will need to be picked up in Westmount.
58 Linzertorte Donated by Tara Bissett 2 available.
After a couple of years’ hiatus from making this scrumptious Austrian torte, a favourite of my Opa, I’m SO happy to be getting back to baking it again this year. A wonderful addition to any winter feast, Linzertorte is the perfect way to cap off a meal. Or just enjoy with your afternoon tea. Anywhere, anytime, this is mmmmmmmm mmmmmm yum!
Because we may all be celebrating with smaller groups this year, please let me know if you’d prefer two smaller tortes, one of which can be frozen for another time, or one normal size.
Fixed price: $30 Item can be delivered in mid-December anywhere in or around NDG, Montreal West, Westmount, Lachine, Lasalle, Dorval or Ville Saint-Laurent or picked up in Lachine East.
59 Mini Nova Scotia Fruitcake Donated by Maychai Brown 3 available.
Mini Nova Scotia fruitcake (6 in. by 3¼ in.) for one or two people. Twelve ounces of fruit and nuts bathed in Demerara rum.
Fixed price: $15 Item can be delivered. 60 Pickled Beets Donated by Aldyth Irvine-Harrison 2 available.
Jar of homemade pickled beets made by one of Aldyth’s friends, 20 oz bottle.
Fixed price: $8 Item can be delivered.
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61 Raspberry-Nectarine Jam Donated by Maychai Brown 4 available.
A 250 ml jar of chunky, raspberry-nectarine jam, made with choice Niagara Peninsula nectarines and raspberries from my garden.
Fixed price: $8 Item can be delivered
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62 Rev. Diane’s Sacred Blueberry Soup Donated by Rev. Diane Rollert 4 available.
Rev. Diane’s Sacred Blueberry Soup is based on a secret recipe from Rev. Diane’s mom. This cold soup is delicious served with yogurt or as a topping for crepes and ice cream—and the colour is gorgeous! Not too sweet, but just sweet enough, and very refreshing. One quart is available immediately. Up to three additional quarts can be provided in late July/early August, during blueberry season.
Fixed price: $12 Donor can meet buyer at a designated place and time. 63 Sourdough Culture, Bread Recipes and Support Donated by Sarah Wolfson 3 available.
Did you miss the sourdough craze of the early pandemic days? It’s not too late to start baking! This vintage sourdough culture comes from yeasts harvested from the air in Western Massachusetts in the 1970s. The culture—or Creature as it’s affectionately known—has survived in three countries, numerous U.S. states and in the hands of two generations of Wolfsons. Connect with your senses, creativity and inner hippie with this wonderful pandemic coping strategy. Delivered in a recycled yogurt container, your portion of sourdough starter comes with the original Wolfson family sandwich bread recipe, several artisan boule recipes and a year’s worth of technical support via email or phone.
Fixed price: $20 Item will need to be picked up in NDG.
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64 Spelt, Chocolate Chip, Cranberry and Flax Cookies (12) Donated by Holly Fleming
A dozen spelt, chocolate chip, cranberry and flax cookies baked with love.
Fixed price: $20 Item will need to be picked up in NDG.
65 Tasty Vegetarian Red Lentil Soup with Tofu Donated by Patricia Philip 2 available.
Delight your taste buds with this yummy red lentil soup. In addition to red lentils, canned tomatoes, vegetable bouillon and citrus juice, this one-litre jar of soup contains a delicious blend of spices, including fresh ginger, turmeric, curry powder, cinnamon and cayenne powder, all health boosters. Optional ingredients include coconut milk, tofu and fresh coriander. What’s not to like about this great soup? It will hit the spot for family members and friends alike. Bon appetit!
Fixed price: $12 Item can be delivered.
66 Traditional Jamaican Ginger Beer (1 Litre) Donated by Aldyth Irvine-Harrison 2 available.
Homemade fermented Jamaican ginger beer made with ginger, purified water, chewstick (a vine used in the olden days for cleaning teeth), a tablespoon of cane sugar, yeast and lime juice. Available in a one-litre bottle.
Fixed price: $20 Item can be delivered.
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Homemade fermented Jamaican ginger beer made with ginger, purified water, chewstick (a vine used in the olden days for cleaning teeth), a tablespoon of cane sugar, yeast and lime juice. Available in a 750-ml bottle.
Fixed price: $15 Item can be delivered.
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68 Traditional Jamaican Sorrel Drink Donated by Aldyth Irvine-Harrison 4 available.
Aldyth will brew four bottles of sorrel, a traditional West Indian Christmas drink made from the red sepals of a wild plant. Available in 750 ml bottles.
Fixed price: $15 Item can be delivered.
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69 Traditional Nova Scotia Fruitcake Loaf Donated by Maychai Brown
Traditional Nova Scotia fruitcake loaf (9 in. by 5 in.) containing over 2½ pounds of fruit and nuts as well as a generous measure of Demerara rum.
Fixed price: $30 Item can be delivered
70 UCM Decaf Coffee from Santropol Donated by Unitarian Church of Montreal 3 available.
Missing coffee hour at the UCM? This is your chance to brew your own cup of decaf UCM coffee at home! One pound of ground Cordillera organic fair-trade decaffeinated coffee from Santropol, well balanced with pronounced body and character, the cream of mountain-grown Peruvian coffees (100% from Peru), percolator grind (coarser than espresso grind).
Fixed price: $8 Item can be delivered.
Photo of actual item on right (cups not included) 71 UCM Regular Coffee from Santropol Donated by Unitarian Church of Montreal 12 available.
Missing coffee hour at the UCM? This is your chance to brew your own cup of regular UCM coffee at home! One pound of ground Kaf-Mambo organic fair-trade coffee from Santropol, very rich, full body, an imposing extra-dark roast blend from Nicaragua, Bolivia, Guatemala and Peru, percolator grind (coarser than espresso grind).
Fixed price: $8 Item can be delivered.
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72 Verna’s Famous Lemon Squares Donated by Verna Litwack
A perennial favourite: you’ll receive two 8-by-8-inch pans of Verna’s delectable lemon squares to enjoy!
Fixed price: $25 Donor can meet buyer at a designated place and time.
73 Zoé’s Delicious Carrot Muffins (12) Donated by Élisabeth Patterson
Treat yourself to a dozen of Zoé’s delicious carrot muffins!
Fixed price: $15 Item will need to be picked up in Westmount.
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74 Zoé’s Delicious Gluten-Free Brownies (12) Donated by Élisabeth Patterson
Treat yourself to a dozen of Zoé’s delicious gluten-free brownies!
Fixed bid: $18 Item will need to be picked up in Westmount.
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Treat yourself to two dozens of Zoé’s delicious gluten-free coconut balls!
Fixed price: $20 Item will need to be picked up in Westmount.
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76 Backgammon Game Donated by Marlo Turner Richie
Picture yourself at dusk with a favourite drink, a loved one across the table from you... and backgammon! A fun fact to throw out at your next online party? The history of backgammon can be traced back nearly 5000 years to its origins in Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq). The world’s oldest set of dice (made from human bone) were discovered in that part of the world! We’ve got you covered. No archaeological digs required!
Fixed price: $10 Item can be delivered.
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77 Exploding Kittens Game Donated by Marlo Turner Richie
Who doesn’t love cats? Well... someone out there because this little board game is puuurrrrfect for those who might hold a vendetta against our feline friends! Exploding Kittens is a card game for people who are into explosions and kittens and laser beams... and sometimes goats. The game takes 2 minutes to learn and 15 minutes to play. Ages 7 and up for 2-5 players.
For more information, visit: https://explodingkittens.com
Fixed price: $10 Item can be delivered.
Photo of actual item 78 Gibsons Heart of the Village Jigsaw Puzzle Donated by Jane Atkinson
“Heart of the Village” jigsaw puzzle made by Gibsons (500 pieces), used only once. Gibsons puzzles are made from the thickest puzzle board on the market and feature images that make you smile. Even the Queen is a fan of Gibsons jigsaws!
Fixed price: $8 Item can be delivered or donor can meet buyer at a designated place and time.
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79 Gibsons Hidden Hideaway Jigsaw Puzzle Donated by Jane Atkinson
“Hidden Hideaway” jigsaw puzzle made by Gibsons (500 pieces), used only once.
Fixed price: $8 Item can be delivered or donor can meet buyer at a designated place and time.
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80 Gibsons Home for Christmas Jigsaw Puzzle Donated by Jane Atkinson
“Home for Christmas” jigsaw puzzle made by Gibsons (500 pieces), used only once.
Fixed price: $8 Item can be delivered or donor can meet buyer at a designated place and time.
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81 Gibsons Home Sweet Home Jigsaw Puzzle Donated by Jane Atkinson
“Home Sweet Home” jigsaw puzzle made by Gibsons (500 pieces), used only once.
Fixed price: $8 Item can be delivered or donor can meet buyer at a designated place and time.
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“Up Main” and “Down Loop” are two 500-piece jigsaw puzzles with a railway theme made by Gibsons, used only once.
Fixed price: $12 Item can be delivered or donor can meet buyer at a designated place and time.
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83 Gibsons Waiting for Supper Jigsaw Puzzle Donated by Jane Atkinson
“Waiting for Supper” jigsaw puzzle made by Gibsons (500 pieces), used only once.
Fixed price: $8 Item can be delivered or donor can meet buyer at a designated place and time.
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84 Amaryllis ‘Flamenco Queen’ with Scones and Lemon Curd Donated by Maychai Brown
I’ve planted a ‘Flamenco Queen’ amaryllis bulb for you and will deliver it to you along with a basket of 12 scones (which can be gluten-free) and a jar of lemon curd on Saturday, November 28, 2020. Watch the green stalk grow, and within the next two to eight weeks Flamenco Queen will surprise you with her bright white and vibrant red flowers. Watching the plant grow is half the fun!
Fixed price: $40 Item will be delivered on November 28, 2020.
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I’ve planted a ‘Red Lion’ amaryllis bulb for you and will deliver it to you along with a basket of 12 scones (which can be gluten-free) and a jar of lemon curd on Saturday, November 28, 2020. This giant bulb will produce a succession of magnificent scarlet flowers. Watching it grow is half the fun!
Fixed price: $40 Item will be delivered on November 28, 2020.
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86 Icewine Tea and Dipping Oils Donated by Avis Anderson
Treat yourself (or a friend) to Canada True Icewine Tea, a unique blend of pure premium Ceylon tea with natural Canadian icewine, along with premium truffle-flavoured and basil-flavoured dipping oils made in Italy. 50 g of tea and 500 ml (2 x 250 ml) of dipping oil.
Fixed price: $10 Items will need to be picked up in Saint-Henri.
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87 Tote Bag with Colouring Book and Coloured Pencils Donated by Marion Blake
Handmade tote bag with 24 coloured pencils and a relaxing/stress-relieving colouring book (Colours of Anna Karenina), suitable for ages 10 to 99. Stirring quotations woven throughout the colouring book highlight memorable scenes from the classic novel and take you on an unforgettable journey.
Fixed price: $25 Item can be delivered.
88 Vintage Pewter Candy Dish with Chocolate-Covered Almonds Donated by Judith Henkewick and Frank & Carol Greene
Vintage Royal Holland pewter candy dish, 4-in. square bowl, made in Holland, with a bag of dark chocolate-covered almonds.
Fixed price: $15 Items will need to be picked up in Westmount.
Stock photo of candy dish (without almonds) 89 Vinyl Café Books and 4-Disk Audiobook Donated by Louise Halperin, Avis Anderson and Petrina Lee Poy
The Vinyl Café: The Unreleased Stories audiobook includes 4 CDs (for a total of 13 stories) and is offered here with two gently used softcover books, Welcome Home: Travels in Smalltown Canada and Secrets from the Vinyl Cafe, all by the late Stuart McLean.
Fixed price: $20 Item can be delivered.
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90 Outdoor Scrabble Game Donated by Elizabeth Anglin 3 available.
A spring game of scrabble outside on my balcony in Westmount for one person. Offered three times. If needed, some heat will be available along with a hot tea or toddy and nibbles. Dates to be determined in 2021.
Fixed price: $15
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91 Tobogganing: Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Donated by Marlo Turner Richie and Robert Menzies 10 available.
Our family would like to offer a chance for UU families and friends to come together and do some tobogganing this winter (pandemic permitting)! We’ll decide on a date that works and choose a location in the city (like Mount Royal Park). Hot chocolate and homemade baked goods will be supplied. Marlo will tell a story about a special snow adventure she had as a child, and we’ll also do some snow painting.
All public health guidelines will be followed in terms of how many people can gather together, wearing face masks, etc.
Fixed price: $5, $10 or $15 (sliding scale)
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92 Blue Slinky Toy Donated by Louise Halperin
The classic plastic “Magic Spring” from Schylling Retro Toys featuring a large 3-in. wide coil. This super flexible spring toy stretches, snaps back and walks down stairs.
Fixed price: $2 Item can be delivered.
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93 Crayola Multicultural Broad Line Markers (8) Donated by Petrina Lee Poy
Crayola’s Ultra-Clean Multicultural Broad Line Markers provide artists with eight Crayola colours that represent skin tones from around the globe, allowing kids to add more diversity to art projects. These markers feature a conical tip, perfect for colouring in large areas or drawing thin lines and dots. The world’s most washable nontoxic markers now come in an improved Ultra-Clean formula that washes easily from skin, clothing and common household surfaces—even painted walls.
Fixed price: $8 Item can be delivered.
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94 Crayola Multicultural Crayons (8) Donated by Petrina Lee Poy 4 available.
Bring more diversity to art projects with Crayola Multicultural Crayons. You’ll find eight different colours that represent skin tones from around the world. Kids will love to use these vividly coloured, durable crayons at home or at school. Small enough to fit in a book bag, this portable box is large enough to hold a wide range of colours to create a variety of multicultural skin tones.
Fixed price: $5 Item can be delivered.
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Welcome to Canada! Bienvenue au Canada! This brand-new colourful, bilingual and extra-large cardboard floor puzzle is packed with information about the Canadian provinces. Two by three feet when assembled, it features an easy-clean surface to keep it looking like new. Kids will have fun learning the geography of Canada with this descriptive map puzzle. For ages 3 and up.
Fixed price: $10 Item can be delivered.
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96 Vintage Bunnykins Mug Donated by Judith Henkewick
Vintage Royal Doulton Bunnykins mug depicting the Bunnykins playing while Grandpa naps. Mug holds approximately 8 oz. Note that this offer is for one mug only!
Fixed price: $12 Item will need to be picked up in Westmount.
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97 Chilled Sake Set Donated by Judith Henkewick
Beautiful brand-new sake set (sake server and two cups) intended to serve cold sake. Hand-painted and made in Japan, still in original box.
Fixed price: $25 Item will need to be picked up in Westmount.
Photo of actual item 98 Danish Dishes Donated by Judith Henkewick
Two stainless steel triangular-shaped dishes made by Lundtofte in Denmark. Dishes are about 3 in. wide.
Fixed price: $6 Items will need to be picked up in Westmount.
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99 Garlic Storage Pot Donated by Louise Halperin
Breathable unglazed ceramic pot that keeps garlic fresh for weeks, about 4 in. wide.
Fixed price: $3 Item can be delivered.
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100 Mini Rice Cooker Donated by Maychai Brown
Make 2 cups of rice, grains, soups, stews and more with this easy-to-use Dash mini rice cooker, which features PFOA-free nonstick coating for easy cleaning. Dishwasher safe and durable, this compact cooker is perfect for dorms, apartments and offices. Keep-warm function preserves heat and auto shut-off with indicator light prevents overheating and overcooked ingredients. Includes a measuring scoop and mixing paddle as well as a recipe guide. Used only once, in original packaging.
Fixed price: $20 Item can be delivered.
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101 OXO Good Grips® Potato Masher Donated by Louise Halperin
This innovative potato masher lets you make smooth mashed potatoes with less pressure on your hands. A broad and soft horizontal handle lets you press straight down while it cushions your grip and absorbs pressure. A fine-grid stainless steel mashing plate yields smooth mashed potatoes with no lumps.
Fixed price: $5 Item can be delivered.
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Vintage painted ceramic trivets. Can be used as trivets or displayed as decorative items. Trivets are 9 in. long and 4 in. wide.
Fixed price: $10 Items can be delivered.
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103 Pair of Wobble Shot Glasses Donated by Avis Anderson
Set of two wobble shot glasses, a unique item that makes a great gift or conversation piece!
Fixed price: $5 Items will need to be picked up in Saint-Henri.
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104 Set of Gold Electroplate Fruit Knives Donated by Louise Halperin
Set of six gold electroplate fruit knives with a bamboo pattern on handles made by Supreme Cutlery in original box, approximately 6 in. long.
Fixed price: $10 Item can be delivered.
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105 Set of Vintage Moulds Donated by Judith Henkewick
Set of three vintage copper-tone aluminum moulds (which can also be hung on a wall as decorative elements) with a 3-cup capacity.
Fixed price: $12 Items will need to be picked up in Westmount.
Photo of actual items 106 Silver-Plated Round Serving Tray Donated by Judith Henkewick
Silver-plated round serving tray with floral pattern, 11 in. wide (interior).
Fixed price: $8 Item will need to be picked up in Westmount.
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107 Vintage Aynsley Cup and Saucer Donated by Judith Henkewick
Vintage Aynsley genuine bone china cup and saucer, peach-coloured (unlike in photo), with blue border with pink flowers inside cup and around saucer. Gold edging, slightly scalloped.
Fixed price: $8 Item will need to be picked up in Westmount.
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108 Vintage Aynsley Mint Tray Donated by Judith Henkewick
Vintage Aynsley genuine bone china mint tray in the Pembroke pattern, bluebird and flower design with slightly scalloped edges and gold trim, 8 in. by 2 in.
Fixed price: $8 Item will need to be picked up in Westmount.
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109 Vintage Boston Coasters Donated by Judith Henkewick
Set of three vintage Rosenthal ceramic coasters featuring Boston scenes (labelled “Old North Church Boston,” “Swan Boat Boston Public Library” and “‘Old Ironsides’ U.S.S. Constitution”), 4 in. wide and ¾ in. deep.
Fixed price: $5 Items will need to be picked up in Westmount.
Photo of actual items 110 Vintage Brass Clock Trivet Donated by Louise Halperin
Vintage brass trivet made in Israel. Can be used as a trivet or displayed as a decorative item. Trivet is 9½ in. long and 4½ in. wide.
Fixed price: $7 Item can be delivered.
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111 Vintage Brass Shalom Trivet Donated by Louise Halperin
Vintage brass trivet made by Abada in Israel. Symbol means shalom, or peace. Can be used as a trivet or displayed as a decorative item. Trivet is 7½ in. long and 4½ in. wide.
Fixed price: $8 Item can be delivered.
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112 Vintage Brass Trivet #1 Donated by Louise Halperin
Vintage brass trivet made by Dayagi in Israel. Can be used as a trivet or displayed as a decorative item. Trivet is about 7½ in. long and 4 in. wide.
Fixed price: $7 Item can be delivered.
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113 Vintage Brass Trivet #2 Donated by Louise Halperin
Vintage brass trivet made in Israel. Can be used as a trivet or displayed as a decorative item. Trivet is 9 in. long and 5 in. wide.
Fixed price: $5 Item can be delivered.
Photo of actual item 114 Vintage Brass Trivet #3 Donated by Louise Halperin
Vintage brass trivet with blue stone made in Israel. Can be used as a trivet or displayed as a decorative item. Trivet is 9 in. long and 5 in. wide.
Fixed price: $7 Item can be delivered.
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115 Vintage Colclough Cup and Saucer Donated by Judith Henkewick
Vintage Colclough genuine bone china tea cup and saucer with floral border made in England. Super cobalt panels with red and yellow floral design and gold trim.
Fixed price: $8 Item will need to be picked up in Westmount.
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116 Vintage Limoges Decanter and Stopper Donated by Louise Halperin
Vintage Limoges decanter and stopper made with sparkling white china decorated with sprays of flowers, including pink cabbage roses and purple daisies. The decanter stands 8 in. high and is 5¼ in. across at the widest point. The lower rim of the decanter and the rim of the stopper are highlighted in gilt.
Fixed price: $12 Item can be delivered.
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117 Vintage Lion Trivet Donated by Louise Halperin
Vintage cast iron and brass lion trivet made by Dayagi in Israel. Can be used as a trivet or displayed as a decorative item. Trivet is about 8½ in. long and 4½ in. wide.
Fixed price: $7 Item can be delivered.
Photo of actual item 118 Vintage Luncheon Set Donated by Judith Henkewick
Set of 12 vintage white fine bone china plates and tea cups made by Elizabethan, rimmed in gold. Plates are 8 in. wide and scalloped. Perfect size for tea and toast at breakfast or tea and cucumber sandwiches at high tea.
Fixed price: $25 Item will need to be picked up in Westmount.
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119 Vintage Meat Shears Donated by Louise Halperin
Vintage chromium shears for poultry and meat made by Boker. Spring action with brown/cream handles, 9½ in. long.
Fixed price: $8 Item can be delivered.
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120 Vintage Minton Bone China Coasters Donated by Judith Henkewick
Vintage Minton genuine bone china coasters in the Haddon Hall floral pattern with scalloped edges and gold trim in original box, 3½ in. wide.
Fixed price: $8 Items will need to be picked up in Westmount.
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121 Vintage Pewter Candlesticks Donated by Judith Henkewick
Pair of vintage Newburyport pewter candlesticks made by Towle, 5 in. high.
Fixed price: $12 Items will need to be picked up in Westmount.
Photo of actual items 122 Vintage Royal Stafford Pitcher Donated by Louise Halperin
Vintage Royal Stafford “Old English Oak” embossed bone china pitcher, white with gold rim, 16 oz, approximately 7¼ in. tall.
Fixed price: $15 Item can be delivered.
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123 Wooden Cheeseboard with Integrated Knife Donated by Judith Henkewick
Round wooden cheeseboard, 5 in. wide, with integrated cheese knife.
Fixed price: $8 Item will need to be picked up in Westmount.
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124 Klezmer Music CD Donated by Louise Halperin
Few bands, no matter the genre, play with the vigour, humour and love of life as the New Orleans Klezmer All Stars do. Fresh Out the Past is filled with all- original material, taking the klezmer idiom (a celebratory style) and using it to wonderful effect.
Fixed price: $5 Item can be delivered.
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Targeted by the infamous House Un-American Activities Committee, blacklisted and under indictment for contempt of Congress for refusing to answer questions about his political beliefs, Pete Seeger persevered, travelling throughout North America and performing community concerts in schools and local venues. This 1960 concert at Bowdoin College in Maine captures the mood of the time and the enormity of Seeger’s talent as a performer, song leader and social activist. The two-CD set presents the entire concert, recorded with extraordinary fidelity by the campus radio station, and includes a 24-page booklet.
Fixed price: $8 Item can be delivered.
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126 Twentieth Century Fox Best Actress Collection Donated by Avis Anderson
In celebration of the 80th anniversary of the Academy Awards® in 2008, you are invited to enjoy a rare five-CD box set collection of films featuring performances that garnered Best Actress Oscars®: Anastasia (starring Ingrid Bergman), The Three Faces of Eve (starring Joanne Woodward), Norma Rae (starring Sally Field), Boys Don’t Cry (starring Hilary Swank) and Walk the Line (starring Reese Witherspoon). Brand-new item.
Fixed price: $5 Item will need to be picked up in Saint-Henri.
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127 Christmas Sing-along with Sandra and Eleuthera Donated by Sandra Hunt and Eleuthera Diconca-Lippert 25 available.
Get into the holiday spirit and reconnect with the community during this virtual Christmas songfest with Sandra and Eleuthera. We’ll sing the carols we usually sing during the Christmas Eve service at the church. All are welcome, no singing experience required — no one will hear you singing on Zoom anyway, so you can belt away to your heart’s content. Holiday-themed outfits are encouraged!
When: 2 pm, Sunday, December 6, via Zoom Fixed price: $5
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Join Charles, a yoga instructor, for a gentle yoga class via Zoom. The class will begin with a 10-minute meditation followed by a 40-minute practice.
Please contact Charles if you have any questions: [email protected].
When: December 6, 2020, at 6 pm Fixed price: $12
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129 Hymn Sing-along with Sandra and Eleuthera Donated by Sandra Hunt and Eleuthera Diconca-Lippert 25 available.
Rediscover the joys of singing and reconnect with the community during this virtual spring songfest with Sandra and Eleuthera. Request your favourite UU hymns and songs (at least a week in advance). All are welcome, no singing experience required — no one will hear you singing on Zoom anyway, so you can belt away to your heart’s content. Funny hats are encouraged!
When: 2 pm, Sunday, May 16, 2021, via Zoom Fixed price: $5
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130 Online Lego Play Date! Donated by Marlo Turner Richie 10 available.
Online Lego play date led by Zachary (age 6) for up to 10 kids. Bring your own Lego. We’ll help provide some inspiration. Feel free to bring Lego constructions you’ve already created to share. A date and time will be selected that works for the group (probably a weekend).
Fixed price: $5 or $10 (sliding scale)
Photo for illustration purposes only 131 Personal Training Session on Zoom Donated by Charles Dougherty 5 available.
I’m a personal trainer who caters to the queer community. Enjoy a one-on-one personal training session with me that includes a short phone conversation where we’ll discuss your goals (e.g., muscle gain, increased flexibility, weight loss) and any injuries you may have, followed by a 30- to 45-minute training session via Zoom.
Please email me before your session: [email protected]
Fixed price: $25
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132 Zoom Presentation: Defending Environmental Rights Donated by Élisabeth Patterson 12 available.
Interested in learning more about environmental legal action to protect biodiversity, reduce climate change, and inform citizens of their rights? Come to this one-hour video presentation and discussion describing the recent legal actions of the Quebec Environmental Law Centre given by Élisabeth Patterson, a director on the centre’s board and a practising Indigenous rights lawyer. Bilingual presentation.
When: Sunday, January 17, 2021, at 1 p.m. Fixed price: $15
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133 Zoom Presentation:Indigenous Territories and the Impact of Hydro Power Donated by Élisabeth Patterson 12 available.
Interested in learning more about the traditional Indigenous territories that surround us? Come to this one-hour video presentation and discussion on Indigenous territories in Quebec and the impact of hydro on these territories given by Élisabeth Patterson, a practising Indigenous rights lawyer. Bilingual presentation.
When: Monday, February 22, 2021, at 12 p.m. Fixed price: $15
Photo for illustration purposes only 134 Zoom Presentation: Majete Wildlife Reserve Donated by Juliette Patterson 12 available.
Interested in learning more about the Majete Wildlife Reserve in Malawi? Come to this one-hour video presentation and discussion on the resurgence and restoration of this park given by Juliette Patterson, who worked there in 2018. Bilingual presentation.
When: Tuesday, January 12, 2021, at 7 pm. Fixed price: $15
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135 Zoom Presentation: UNDRIP Donated by Élisabeth Patterson 12 available.
Interested in learning more about the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP)? Come to this one-hour video presentation and discussion on UNDRIP and its implementation in Canada given by Élisabeth Patterson, a practising Indigenous rights lawyer and a director on the board of the Quebec Environmental Law Centre. Bilingual presentation.
When: Sunday, March 14, 2021, at 1 p.m. Fixed price: $15
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136 Adult Cloth Face Mask #1 Donated by Christine Downey and Robert Barnes
Cloth non-medical face covering, adult size, blue with flowered print, made with three layers of cotton fabric. Mask is 24 cm wide and 19 cm from the tip of the nose to under the chin. It can be attached with elastics behind the ears or a tie around the head, at buyer’s choice.
Fixed price: $12 Item will need to be picked up in Montreal West.
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Cloth non-medical face covering, adult size, light blue with maritime-themed print, made with three layers of cotton fabric. Mask is 24.5 cm wide and 19 cm from the tip of the nose to under the chin. It can be attached with elastics behind the ears or a tie around the head, at buyer’s choice.
Fixed price: $12 Item will need to be picked up in Montreal West.
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138 Adult Cloth Face Mask #3 Donated by Christine Downey and Robert Barnes
Cloth non-medical face covering, adult size, light blue with maritime-themed print, made with three layers of cotton fabric and including a filter pocket (within the three layers of fabric). Mask is 24 cm wide and 17.8 cm from the tip of the nose to under the chin. It can be attached with elastics behind the ears or a tie around the head, at buyer's choice.
Fixed price: $12 Item will need to be picked up in Montreal West.
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139 Aluminum Stepladder Donated by Molly Baker
Gently used aluminum stepladder with a few paint splotches.You’ll stand two feet taller to paint your walls, etc.
Fixed price: $20 Item will need to be picked up in Western NDG.
Photo of actual item 140 Black Sconce Lamp Donated by Rev. Diane Rollert 2 available.
Drawing from mid-century lines, the Leap sconce swivels on a sharply curved arm and adjustable shade so you can direct the light however you like. Its stylish finishes combine matte and polished metal, bringing new life to the classic design. Brand-new, never installed. Original value $99 before taxes. Purchase one or the pair.
For more information, visit: http://bit.ly/leapsconce
Fixed price: $40 or $70 for both Donor can meet at a designated place and time.
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141 Blue and Gold Prussian Vase Donated by Judith Henkewick
Prussian hand-blown glass vase, blue and gold, 9 in. high. with 1½ in. opening.
Fixed price: $8 Item will need to be picked up in Westmount.
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142 Blue and White Ceramic Flower Pot Donated by Louise Halperin
Small blue and white ceramic flower pot, 7 in. wide and 5½ in. tall.
Fixed price: $7 Item can be delivered.
Photo of actual item 143 Brand-New Messenger Bag Donated by Debbie Blythe
Brand-new messenger bag purchased online from Greater Good, women- made, eco-friendly and fair trade. Light purple with blue stitching and black shoulder strap, made from recycled rice bags and natural vegetable dyes. Stylish and durable, with roomy compartments and an adjustable shoulder strap. Front flap has Velcro closure and includes a separate zip pocket for handy access to the things you use the most.
For more information, visit: http://bit.ly/ggmessbag
Fixed price: $35 Donor can meet buyer at a designated place and time.
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144 Heated “Stone” Foot Massager Donated by Aldyth Irvine-Harrison
Heated “stone” foot massager made by Conair, four spa massage settings, heated “stone” surface relieves aching sore muscles, soft gel pads with two-speed variations. Never been used.
Fixed price: $10 Item can be delivered.
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145 Himalayan Salt Wax Warmer Donated by Aldyth Irvine-Harrison
This beautiful wax warmer made by Essenza lights up the room and fills it with aroma and ambiance. The Himalayan salt crystals give off energizing negative ions that purify the air, improve mood and provide a natural-feeling light source that is beautiful day or night. Kit includes wax warmer, three types of wax cubes (cashmere & silk, glazed pumpkin and winter mint) as well as salt crystals. Never been used.
Fixed price: $10 Item can be delivered.
Photo of actual item 146 “Linus” Blanket Donated by Verna Litwack
Multicoloured “Linus” blanket to keep you or a loved one warm. Donated in loving memory of Vera Simpson, who regularly donated blankets for BidNite. Blanket is crocheted and 29 in. by 29 in.
Fixed price: $25 Donor can meet buyer at a designated place and time.
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147 Package of Disposable Face Masks Donated by Grazyna Wilczek and Juan Vera
One package of about 20 white disposable face masks.
Fixed price: $5 Item can be delivered.
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148 Customized Excel Template Donated by Fredella Weil 2 available.
I have a love of Microsoft Excel and enjoy making useful tools that are user-friendly to help make potentially lengthy tasks a piece of cake. If you have some financial planning you want a template for, or a repetitive list-based task that is taking too long and driving you crazy and you suspect there’s a better way in Excel, I would love to help you! Note: You must already have access to Excel.
Fixed price: $30
Photo for illustration purposes only 149 Drywall Repair Donated by Kurt Bateman
Are you painting a room and need to do minor drywall repair before you start? Call on me to patch holes made by a doorknob or do other small drywall repair jobs, including drywall taping and finishing. (The buyer must pay for materials.)
Fixed price: $40
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150 IKEA Furniture Assembly Donated by Kurt Bateman 3 available.
Have you bought something at IKEA but are struggling to put it together? I can help you assemble a bed, couch, desk or other piece of IKEA furniture!
Fixed price: $40
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151 Knife Sharpening Donated by Wolfgang Schneider 3 available.
Have dull knives dulled your desire to cook? No worries: I will gladly sharpen up to three of your favourite knives. No Japanese or serrated knives, please.
Fixed price: $30 Item can be delivered or donor can meet buyer at a designated place and time.
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152 One Hour of Computer Help Donated by Caroline Berger 3 available.
One hour of computer help by an IT professional. Depending on public health guidelines at the time of the lesson, we can either meet in person, over the phone or via Zoom. I can help you with communication technologies such as email, Zoom, Facetime or Skype or with social media applications such as Facebook or Instagram. (Since it will be difficult to diagnose hardware problems or Internet issues over the phone, I can only provide application- specific help.)
Fixed price: $50
Image for illustration purposes only 153 Organize Your Life Like a Church Administrator! Donated by Julie Golick 3 available.
Is your to-do list getting away from you? Need help setting up a calendar? Don’t know how to organize your documents? Let Julie Golick, UCM’s administrator extraordinaire, help you set up your systems for success! Julie will provide one hour of virtual coaching on any topic related to personal or professional organization. Bring your questions and get targeted, specific, actionable help, personalized just for you!
Fixed price: $40
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154 Patient Companion/Advocate Donated by Petrina Lee Poy 2 available.
I’ll drive you to and/or from a medical or dental appointment. I can also accompany you to the appointment and take notes on your behalf while respecting your confidentiality, if you want. And then we can enjoy a tea or coffee together (pandemic permitting).
I have a background in public health and am not afraid of medical/health care settings.
Fixed price: $30
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155 Personalized Limerick for a Special Occasion Donated by Susan Gray
One limerick for a special occasion of your choice (birthday, anniversary, graduation, etc.) or just for fun, submitted to you six weeks maximum after I get the commission and some background material (which can be provided in a phone call).
A humourist, journalist and translator, I’ve been writing limericks for decades and have even used them in my standup comedy routines, to much acclaim.
Fixed price: $30
Image for illustration purposes only 156 Private Acting or Song-Interpretation Coaching Donated by Tara Bissett 2 available.
Got a monologue or character you’d like to dive into? A song you’ve been working on that you’d like to add some sparkle to? I’m offering a two-part coaching session via video call to help get those creative juices flowing and bring some ZING-POP-BANG to your performance! This two-part session will start with a half-hour call to check in on what you’d like to work on and talk about how to prepare. The second part will be scheduled about a week later and is a one-hour video call to dig into your prepared piece. (Please note that for songs, I’ll be working with you on the character development and presentation, not the music itself.) The theatres may be shuttered, but the show must go on!
Fixed price: $60
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157 Professional Editing Service Donated by Shoshanna Green
I’m a professional copyeditor and will edit your nonfiction text (any topic, up to 2000 words long, English only). I can do just a basic check for spelling, grammar and punctuation or, if you prefer, I can do a deeper dive and suggest ways to revise the text to make it clearer or more vivid. Plus, if you don’t understand why I made a change, I’ll go over it with you.
I’ve been doing this work for over 20 years, for clients including both the CUC and the UUA—and I’ve also volunteer-edited for the UCM, of course. Put me to work for you!
Fixed price: $60
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158 Analysis and Critique: How to Engage and Write about Anything Donated by Prue Rains
Delivered by Professor Dorsey Armstrong—whose work with students involves the art and craft of analytical and persuasive writing—this course immerses you in the elements of successful writing. With its engaging literary and everyday examples, inspirational prompts and unforgettable insights, Analysis and Critique makes the perfect reference guide for both professional and casual writers.
Includes 24 lectures on four DVDs and a 222-page printed course guidebook For more details, visit: http://bit.ly/tgcwrite
Fixed price: $20 Item can be delivered.
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159 Building a Better Vocabulary Donated by Prue Rains
Building a Better Vocabulary, taught by Professor Kevin Flanigan, offers an intriguing look at the nuts and bolts of English, teaches you the etymology (history) and morphology (structure) of words, and delves into the cognitive science behind committing new words to long-term memory.
Includes 36 lectures on six DVDs and a 296-page printed course guidebook For more details, visit: http://bit.ly/tgcbuildvocab
Fixed price: $30 Item can be delivered.
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160 Great Thinkers, Great Theorems Donated by Prue Rains
With Great Thinkers, Great Theorems, you get to watch Professor William Dunham bring the subject of mathematics to life in stimulating lectures that combine history, biography and, above all, theorems, presented as a series of intellectual adventures that have built mathematics into the powerful tool of analysis and understanding that it is today.
Includes 24 lectures on four DVDs and a 96-page printed course guidebook For more details, visit: http://bit.ly/tgcthinkers
Fixed price: $20 Item can be delivered.
Image taken from website 161 Heroes and Legends: The Most Influential Characters of Literature Donated by Prue Rains
Heroes and Legends is an incredible opportunity to study some of the most memorable and important characters ever created. Taught by Professor Thomas A. Shippey—one of the most well-known scholars of J.R.R. Tolkien—these 24 eye-opening lectures give fresh insight into familiar characters and a generous survey of characters you may be less familiar with.
Includes 24 lectures on four DVDs and a 192-page printed course guidebook For more details, visit: http://bit.ly/tgcheroes
Fixed price: $20 Item can be delivered.
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162 How to Look at and Understand Great Art Donated by Prue Rains
Unlike a traditional survey of art, the 36 richly illustrated lectures by Professor Sharon Latchaw Hirsh in How to Look at and Understand Great Art take you on an in-depth exploration of the practical skill of viewing art through the lenses of line, light, perspective, composition and other crucial elements of craft and technique. Using timeless masterpieces of Western painting, sculpture and graphic art as well as hands-on studio demonstrations, Professor Hirsh gives you the specific visual and interpretive knowledge you need to approach great artworks, find their deeper meanings and reach startling new levels of appreciation.
Includes 36 lectures on six DVDs and a 288-page printed course guidebook For more details, visit: http://bit.ly/tgcgreatart
Fixed price: $30 Item can be delivered.
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163 How to Read and Understand Shakespeare Donated by Prue Rains
Taught by award-winning Professor Marc C. Conner, How to Read and Understand Shakespeare guides you in an innovative and penetrating exploration of Shakespeare’s plays. Learn how to enter Shakespeare’s dramatic world, to grasp what’s happening in any of his plays and to enjoy them fully both on the page and the stage.
Includes 24 lectures on four DVDs and a 240-page printed course guidebook For more details, visit: http://bit.ly/tgcshakespeare
Fixed price: $20 Item can be delivered.
Image taken from website 164 How to View and Appreciate Great Movies Donated by Prue Rains
Join filmmaker, author and professor Eric R. Williams as he takes you behind the scenes with How to View and Appreciate Great Movies, sharing the concepts he has developed as a professional filmmaker over the last 25 years. As he walks you through 250 different titles―some well-known, others less so―you’ll explore how every step of a movie is a choice and each choice has a significant impact on consciously and subconsciously influencing the audience.
Includes 24 lectures on four DVDs and a 203-page printed course guidebook For more details, visit: http://bit.ly/tgcgreatmovies
Fixed price: $20 Item can be delivered.
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165 Masterpieces of Short Fiction Donated by Prue Rains
Masterpieces of Short Fiction samples two centuries’ worth of great short stories written by some of the acknowledged masters of the genre, including Chekhov, D. H. Lawrence, Flannery O’Connor, Kafka and Hemingway. Dr. Michael Krasny guides you deep into 23 renowned works, illuminating the remarkable variety, breathtaking artistry and profound themes to be found in these miniature masterpieces.
Includes 24 lectures on four DVDs and a 152-page printed course guidebook For more details, visit: http://bit.ly/tgcshortfiction
Fixed price: $20 Item can be delivered.
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166 Masterpieces of the Imaginative Mind: Literature’s Most Fantastic Works Donated by Prue Rains
Join Professor Eric S. Rabkin as he takes you on a journey to explore Masterpieces of the Imaginative Mind. You’ll study strange tales of talking frogs and cannibal witches through Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein to Arthur C. Clarke’s astonishing 2001: A Space Odyssey and beyond. Focusing on the early 19th century to contemporary times, Professor Rabkin casts a wide net for fantastic works and delves deeply into some of the most astounding.
Includes 24 lectures on four DVDs and a 144-page printed course guidebook For more details, visit: http://bit.ly/tgcmasterpieces
Fixed price: $20 Item can be delivered.
Image taken from website 167 The Art of Reading Donated by Prue Rains
Professor Timothy Spurgin’s entertaining course The Art of Reading brings together concepts and techniques rarely found in a single package. Teaching with an engaging and conversational style, he gives you the knowledge and methods to approach even the most daunting reading experience with increased confidence.
Includes 24 lectures on four DVDs and a 120-page printed course guidebook For more details, visit: http://bit.ly/tgcartreading
Fixed price: $20 Item can be delivered.
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168 The Art of Storytelling: From Parents to Professionals Donated by Prue Rains
The Art of Storytelling is an enthralling course that reveals the tried-and-true methods experienced storytellers use to develop and tell engaging, entertaining and memorable tales. Professor Hannah B. Harvey demonstrates how to master the art form’s basic principles with the same witty, dynamic energy that has made her an internationally recognized professional storyteller and award-winning educator.
Includes 24 lectures on four DVDs and a 184-page printed course guidebook For more details, visit: http://bit.ly/tgcstorytelling
Fixed price: $20 Item can be delivered.
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169 Writing Great Fiction: Storytelling Tips and Techniques Donated by Prue Rains
From evoking a scene to charting a plot to selecting a point of view, Writing Great Fiction offers a masterclass in storytelling. Taught by acclaimed novelist James Hynes, a former visiting professor at the famed Iowa Writers’ Workshop, these insightful lectures show you the ins and outs of the fiction writer’s craft.
Includes 24 lectures on four DVDs and a 192-page printed course guidebook For more details, visit: http://bit.ly/tgcwritingfiction
Fixed price: $20 Item can be delivered.
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