Winter Gala & Auction

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1 ABILITY PARTNERS FOUNDATION cordially invites you to the Winter Gala & Auction 15 TH ANNUAL in the Finger Lakes FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2, O CLOCK IN THE EVENING BELHURST CASTLE 4069 WEST LAKE RD, GENEVA, NY presented by

2 ABILITY PARTNERS FOUNDATION INVITES YOU TO THE 2018 Gala Winter & Auction in the Finger Lakes presented by FIVE STAR BANK

3 Our Sincerest Thanks and Congratulations! HUMANITARIANS OF THE YEAR AMY CRAM, Owner & President, Bill Cram Chevrolet WILLIAM CRAM, Founder of Bill Cram Chevrolet & his wife, PHYLLIS CRAM VOLUNTEERS OF THE YEAR LUANN AND PATRICK RYAN RECOGNITION OF YEARS OF SERVICE JEFFREY W. BAKER ROBERT C. MADDAMMA Back by Popular Demand WINE CORK PULL & CAKE AUCTION A special thank you to Cake Baby, LLC, the exclusive sponsor of our Cake Auction!

4 WISH LIST Every year, we put together a list of items that would help us to improve the programs and services for our individuals and their families. This year, our focus is on: Enhancing Residential Services through opportunities offered by our SportsNet Program Funding support toward two Autism Evaluations through The Autism Diagnostic and Treatment Clinic Please consider making a donation to help support these programs. THANK YOU! LIVE AUCTION - SNEAK PEAK These are just a few of the exciting Live Auction items that will be available! GOURMET 4 COURSE DINNER PARTY FOR 8 This will be an evening to remember! Treat your family or friends to a gourmet, four course dinner at one of Buffalo s most celebrated restaurants. The Chef of Russell's Steaks, Chops, and More will craft a thoughtful and delicious menu, including their signature dishes and customer favorites for you and 7 of your guests. Cocktails will be included and wine will be served throughout the dinner. As Owner Russell Salvatore says, Be my guest and let us do the rest! Courtesy of Russell s Steaks, Chops & more, a 5-star restaurant and voted one of the top 100 steakhouses in the country. ONE WEEK STAY AT NEW SMYRNA BEACH, FLORIDA Enjoy a week in paradise! 7 night stay in an oceanfront 2 bedroom condo located at Silver Sands Condominiums of New Smyrna Beach, Florida. Oceanfront pool, tennis court, atrium, fountains and waterfall all add to the ambiance of Silver Sands. New Smyrna Beach is only an hour away from central Florida attractions like Disney, Sea World and Universal. The trip must be taken between May 1 st, 2018 December 31 st, Courtesy of Bill & Phyllis Cram. PIT STOP AT THE GLEN Four tickets to the Nationwide Series and NASCAR Sprint Cup races at Watkins Glen International Speedway in August Includes access to The Bog at Turn 11 hospitality area with food, beverages, games, and attendance at the drivers Q&A session. Courtesy of Dan Cavaretta.

5 Dinner Menu HAND PASSED HORS D'OEUVRES Coconut Crusted Chicken with Sweet Thai Chili Dipping Sauce Bacon Wrapped Scallops Miso Honey Glazed Meatballs Court Poached Shrimp Cocktail Ancho Dusted Beef Tenderloin with a Kale Apple Slaw & Apricot Aioli, on a Toasted Baguette APPETIZER Bourbon Braised Pork Belly over a Smoked Gouda Biscuit, laced with a Thyme Peppercorn New York State Maple Syrup Please contact Laura Wakley with any dietary restrictions or special accommodations prior to 1/19/18. We regret that we are unable to accommodate any changes requested after this date. Thank you for your consideration. SALAD Riesling Poached Plums tossed with Lump Crab, Candied Pecans, Red Onion, and Extra Virgin Olive Oil, on a nest of Bibb lettuce, finished with Crumbled Goat Cheese ENTREE Surf & Turf Herb Seared 6oz Beef Sirloin, topped with a Mushroom Peppercorn Compound Butter Paired with an 8oz Lobster Tail Served with Roasted Garlic Mashed, and Seasonal Vegetables DESSERT Wegmans Vanilla or Chocolate cake with buttercream frosting For the lucky winners of the Cake Auction, you can take your prize home with you, or we will be happy to have the cake served to you and your guests at your table!

6 Thank you for supporting ABILITY PARTNERS FOUNDATION With your support, Ability Partners Foundation will continue to provide the necessary resources to ensure that all individuals receiving services through CP Rochester, Happiness House, and Rochester Rehabilitation will experience What Happens Here Changes Lives Forever in a community that is Opening Doors and Enriching Lives and provides "Work. Wellness. Independence." Keynote Speakers DRS. MICHAEL & MEREDITH VOROZILCHAK RICK & CHRISTINE CRAVATTA

7 Winter Gala THE 15 TH ANNUAL & Auction in the Finger Lakes FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2, O CLOCK IN THE EVENING BELHURST CASTLE 4069 WEST LAKE RD GENEVA, NY M/M Will attend Regretfully, cannot attend. Please accept our donation. $125 per individual $250 per couple Amount enclosed: $ Please RSVP by January 19, Checks can be made payable to Ability Partners Foundation. If you have any dietary restrictions or require special accommodations, please contact Laura Wakley by January 19, 2018 at x1324 or lwakley@happinesshoue.org