BRATTLEBORO — On Nov. 3, a whole room full of people came out to support Brattleboro Area Hospice (BAH) at its Chair-ished Goods Auction and bid on a wide range of goods in both a silent and the live auction (ably done by Kit Martin).
Adding interest to an auction with many terrific items donated by our league of Hospice friends, the evening featured a creative, artistic event with specially selected refurbished, hand-painted, and otherwise embellished chairs also available for bidding.
These chairs were created by local artists Kris McDermet and Lynn Hoeft, Jackie Abrams, Cindy Hutcheson, Petria Mitchell, Dianne Shapiro, Marci Selig Smoger, Joan Peters, Wren Gore, and Gemma Champoli.
BAH is grateful to all its sponsors. Without these generous and community-minded organizations, this event would not have been possible.
And we cannot forget all the local merchants who donated items and services to the silent auction - their generosity is deeply appreciated. We ask that you support our area merchants who give so much to our community. This holiday season, please shop locally. BAH also operates Experienced Goods, a thrift shop where you can find lots of bargains and many hidden treasures.
I also want to thank a hearty committee of volunteers (and their friends and relatives) who pulled this event together for much of the past half-year. A lot of innovative thinking coupled with hours of time, hard work, and elbow grease helped make this event a success.
And we all want to thank the many attendees whose generosity made the event the success it was.
All proceeds directly support the hospice care and bereavement services that are provided free in our community.
For more information about BAH's services, call 802-257-0775, or check out BrattleboroHospice.org.