BID–NEEDHAM DEPARTMENT BASKETS October 25, 2014
It is a tradition at BID–Needham that the various departments in the hospital come together to create themed baskets to include in the silent auction at the gala. In addition to caring for patients and completing their day- to-day tasks, our staff has created 13 beautiful baskets. Please see the list below for the basket themes and highlights of their contents.
1. “Wine Enthusiast” by Derenzo Patient Care Unit A red wine drinker’s delight! This basket contains three bottles of Shiraz, one bottle of sweet red, one bottle of Riesling, one bottle of Pink Moscato, one small Merlot, one bottle of Cabernet, a wine rack, wine pourer, a “corksicle,” a wine and cheese book with pairing wheel, a winged cork screw, a cork screw knife, two sets of wine charms, wine preserving pump stoppers, drip foil and foil cutter, fig spread, red pepper jelly, mimosa jam, champagne preserves, two jam/cheese spreaders, four packages of assorted crackers, two packages of Snyder’s pretzels, one jar of assorted Planter’s cocktail nuts, cocktail napkins, and a cheese board. Finally, a dental care pack is included to keep your teeth pearly white after all that red wine!
2. “All About Sports” by Specialty Clinics This basket is any sports fan’s dream and contains two Boston Bruins tickets for Saturday December 13th, a $25 gift certificate to Foot Locker, two footballs, golf balls, hockey pucks, baseballs, a soccer ball, tennis balls, a basketball, sports towels, two water bottles, a duffle bag, two tennis racquets, a New England Patriots hat, a Boston Bruins hat, hand and toe warmers to keep warm at fall and winter games, and a framed sports figures photo signed by LeRoy Neiman and Billie Jean King.
3. “It’s a Dog’s Life” by Patient Access Don’t forget to pamper your pup after your exciting night out on the town tonight! This basket comes with a coffee mug (to carry on your chilly morning walks!), a picture frame to show off your furry friend, a collapsible coffee mug, a waste receptacle, wheat free dog treats, a tug rope toy, and a dog brush, dog shampoo and pet towel to keep Fido looking fresh!
4. “Kids Dream BIG” by Volunteer Services Grab this now before the snow days arrive! This basket contains indoor activities to keep any kid busy for hours, including two Lego sets, two fleece throw blankets, stuffed animals, a blue star bucket, crayons, markers, coloring books, floor puzzles, and a “Fuzzdoodle” game.
BID–NEEDHAM DEPARTMENT BASKETS October 25, 2014
5. “New Year’s Eve At-Home Party” by Finance Skip the lines at the local clubs and restaurants and party like a rock-star at home this New Year’s Eve! This basket contains all the essentials for a fun evening without any fuss and includes a bottle of Dom Perignon champagne, Chicago Swing assortment package, Godiva ultimate dessert truffles, set of four crystalline champagne flutes, New Year’s Eve party supply kit, Winco 4-quart wine bucket, Sleepless in Seattle DVD, Harry and David Moose Munch, Stonewall Kitchen Sugar Plum jam, Farmer’s Fair milk chocolate pretzels, Ferro wafer rolls, Harvest Sweets dark chocolate covered raisons and sea salt cashews, Harvest Sweets dark chocolate covered blueberries and almonds, Tuscan Crisps cracker pepper and herb crackers, and two bottles of sparkling cider for those driving home!
6. “No Working During Drinking Hours” by Laboratory Tequila fans unite! Looks like someone may be late to work after indulging in this basket that will make you feel like you’re on the beach, rather than in snowy New England this winter! It contains a frozen margarita machine, 1800 Silver Tequila, Skinny Girl Margarita mix, Parrot Bay Rum, Jimmy Buffet Margarita Mix, Jimmy Buffet Margaritaville Salt Rim, Jimmy Buffet Margaritaville Mango Salt Rim, Pina Colada mix, assorted margarita mixers, a Jimmy Buffet CD, Carribbean beach bread, eight margarita glasses, “ass-kickin’” salsa, chili lime chips, sea salt lime chips, and a chip and salsa tray.
7. “Shellfish Sanctuary” by Food and Nutrition If you’re a fan of shellfish and like to cook, you better get ready to bid! This basket will make you dream of summer and nights on the Cape. It includes a Granite Ware 19-quart enamel 2-tier clam and lobster steamer, the latest Legal Sea Foods cookbook, signed by Chef Roger Berkowitz, J.A. Henckles international classic 8-inch chef’s knife, Dexter-Russel 3” clam knife, two ¾ inch hooked- tip Victorinox oyster knives, Epica cut resistant gloves for safe shucking, a 16-piece lobster cracker and fork set, professional heat resistant tongs (9” and 12”), 12 condiment sauce cups for your melted butter and cocktail and tarter sauces, four Fox Run crab wooden mallets, four No-pro ceramic butter warmers, Old Bay seasoning, eight lobster bibs to keep your shirt clean, a Chef Works chef hat, a jar of clam base for all your clam sauce needs, Fish and Shellfish Cookbook by James Peterson, 12 professional grade cotton kitchen towels to sop up the lobster juices, and six shellfish steamer bags.
BID–NEEDHAM DEPARTMENT BASKETS October 25, 2014
8. “Bruins Basket” by Environmental Services/Transport If you’re a Boston Bruins fan, then line up before this basket gets snatched up! It contains two tickets to see the Boston Bruins battle the Nashville Predators on December 23rd, a signed hardcover Bobby Orr book, a signed flying goal commemorative puck, Boston Bruins “throw back” t-shirt and knitted hat, and a hand-knitted Boston Bruins scarf.
9. “Mixed BAGSket” by Leadership Who doesn’t love a mixed bag of fun! This basket contains all your essentials for relaxing nights and home and some date nights out on the town! Bid on this to win the following: a Dell tablet, a $200 golf outing at Maplegate Country Club in Bellingham, four golf club covers and tees, a $75 gift certificate to Sweet Basil in Needham, a $100 gift certificate to The Farmhouse in Needham, lottery tickets, a bottle of Cakebread Cellars red wine, a bottle of Cakebread Cellars white wine, two VIP tickets to the Museum of Fine Arts Goya exhibit, two tickets to the Boston College v. Louisville football game at Boston College, two travel mugs, two bags of Peet’s Coffee, a throw blanket, a cheese board and knife set, an iPhone wallet with earbuds, a throw blanket, a dart game, picture frames, a picture keeper, and a flameless candle.
10. “S’more Fun” by Development and Marketing Get ready for kick-off Summer 2015 with your family and friends! This kit contains all the essentials for cozy summer nights in the backyard, including a firepit, two coffee mugs, all the fixin’s for homemade s’mores, hot cocoa mix, a bottle of Bailey’s and a bottle of Kahlua to liven up your cocoa or coffee, three bottles of Heitz Cellar Cabernet, three bottles of Frog’s Leap Chardonnay, two Adirondack chairs, and a fleece blanket to stay warm when the flame dies down.
11. “Italian Delight” by Emergency Department Lady and the Tramp would line up for this one - and so should you! This basket of Italian date- night-at-home favorites includes three bags of imported pasta, two jars of pasta sauce, two bottles of flavored Italian olive oil, two bottles of flavored balsamic vinegar, one bag of risotto, one bottle of Barbera wine, one bottle of Pinot Grigio wine, two wine glasses, one Brookstone electric wine bottle opener, an assortment of wooden spoons, and two dish towels.
BID–NEEDHAM DEPARTMENT BASKETS October 25, 2014
12. “Baking for Breast Cancer” by Department of Radiology Add some color to your kitchen while showing your showing off your baking skills and your support for Breast Cancer awareness. This basket of PINK baking essentials contains a pink scraper, a pink wisk, three pink spatulas, a pink spoon rest, a pink Cuisinart Mini, a pink Damask oven mit/potholder, s set of three pink Kitchen Aid mixing bowls, pink cupcake liners, a pink MixMaster, pink measuring cups and spoons, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and vanilla. You’ll be able to jot down your shopping list on the pink notepad and don’t forget to let your sous chef, an adorable pink teddy bear wear your new pink scarf while you wait for your oven timer to buzz!
13. “DIY Around the House Tool Bag,” by Facilities Anyone who loves house projects needs to bid on this basket of DIY essentials! It contains a screwdriver set, a plier set, a hammer, a six-way screwdriver, work gloves, a tape measure, tape, safety glasses, sheet metal snips, a flashlight, ear plugs, electrical wire tape, and a handy tool bag to carry all your new essentials in!