Our annual Holiday Silent Auction is open now! Bids will be accepted until Wednesday, December 19 at 5 p.m. Bid sheets and photos of items are on display at Essence Pilates, 849 Waukgan Road, Deerfield. You can also find out an item’s status or place a bid by callng Support Our Soldiers Freedom, Inc. at 847-457-4756 or Essence Pilates at 847-607-6966.
HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Back in Motion Massage Therapy Gift Certificate
Do the holidays stress you out? Treat yourself to a relaxing one-hour massage
with Crystal, a licensed massage therapist. You’ll feel a sense of calmness and
sleep like a baby.
Value: $100
Minimum Bid: $60
Bid Increment: $10
Buy it Now: $110 (Call to confirm it’s still available)
Essence Pilates Health and Wellness Evaluation Package
If your New Year’s resolution is to get healthy, this package will get you off
to a great start. It includes one private Pilates session, one personal training
session, one nutritional consultation, two InBody Scans and one equipment class.
Value: $300
Minimum Bid: $100
Bid Increment: $10
Buy it Now: $350 (Call to confirm it’s still available)
Freshskin Acupuncture Consultation and Treatment
Balance yourself out during this busy season with an acupunture consultation and
treatment at FreshSkin Medical Spa and Wellness Center.
Value: $275
Minimum Bid: $100
Bid Increment: $25
BUY IT NOW: $300 (Call to confirm it’s still available)
SPORTS LOVERS
Chicago Cubs Anthony Rizzo Autographed Photo
2018 Gold Glove first baseman Anthony Rizzo was key to the Chicago Cubs 2016
World Series title. This autographed photo will be cherished by any Cubs fan and
will continue to increase in value.
Value: $250
Minimum Bid: $100
Bid Increment: $25
BUY IT NOW: $300 (Call to confirm it’s still available)
Chicago Bears Laser Autographed Photo Featuring Akiem Hicks, Leonard Floyd, Mitchell Trubisk, Jordan Howard and Eddie Jackson
Will we be cheering the Bears on in the 2019 Super Bowl? If we do, these five
stars will play a big role in getting us there. If you are a Bears fan, this photo
will look great in your den.
Value: $100
Minimum Bid: $50
Bid Increment: $10
BUY IT NOW: $125 (Call to confirm it’s still available)
Two Lower Box Tickets to a Chicago White Sox Game in April or May, 2019
Baseball season will be here before we know it. Cheer on the south side team
from great seats in April or May. Opening Day and Boston Series excluded.
Value: $120
Minimum Bid: $60
Bid Increment: $10
BUY IT NOW: $130 (Call to confirm it’s still available)
Autographed Photo of Chicago Bulls Forward-Center Cristiano Felicio
If the Bulls turn it around this year and make a run for the playoffs, Cristiano 
Feicio could be the man to take the team to the top.
Value: $50
Minimum Bid: $25
Bid Increment: $10
BUY IT NOW: $75 (Call to confirm it’s still available)
IN-HOME ENTERTAINING
In Home Wine Sampling for up to 16 People
Let the party come to you this holiday season with an in-home wine sampling
event for up to 16 people from PRP Wine Sampling. The event includes two hours,
eight bottles of wine and a wine consultant. Please note that gratuity is not included.
Winner must be 21.
Value: $400
Minimum Bid: $250
Bid Increment: $25
BUY IT NOW: $425 (Call to confirm it’s still available)
NIGHT ON THE TOWN
Dinner at An Apple a Day and Meg’s Café and a Performance at Writers Theatre Workshop
Start your evening with dinner at Meg’s Café which generously donated a $50
gift card. Then head over to Writers Theatre for a performance of Ma Rainey’s
BlackBottom. The play runs February 6-March 17, 2019.
Value: $170
Minimum Bid: $60
Bid Increment: $10
BUY IT NOW: $180 (Call to confirm it’s still available)
Two Tickets to Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament
Get ready for a knight to remember! This electrifying 2-hour show features heroic
knights on magnificent horses. Enjoy a “hands-on” four course feast as the
performance unfolds.
Value: $134
Minimum Bid: $60
Bid Increment: $10
BUY IT NOW: $145 (Call to confirm it’s still available)
Two Tickets for Billy Gardell at Genesse Theater January 12, 2019
Get ready to laugh! Billy Gardell is a popular standup comedian also known as
Mike Biggs on Mike and Molly. This show is guaranteed to take away the
winter blues.
Value: $66
Minimum Bid: $40
Bid Increment: $10
BUY IT NOW: $75 (Call to confirm it’s still available)
Wine Tasting for 6 at Lynfred Winery in Roselle, IL
Grab five friends and head to Lynfred Winery in Roselle for a really fun wine tasting
event. What a great opportunity to celebrate a special occasion or just hang out and
enjoy good company and good wine. Winner must be 21.
Value: $66
Minimum Bid:
Bid Increment:
BUY IT NOW: $75 (Call to confirm it’s still available)
Two Chicago Prohibition Tours Tickets
Enjoy a bus tour with stops at four speakeasys that made the famous, infamous.
Hear stories of gangsters, politicians, and beyond. This is the perfect tour for
Chicago history buffs.
Value: $90
Minimum Bid: $40
Bid Increment: $10
BUY IT NOW: $100 (Call to confirm it’s still available)
10 AMC Movie Tickets
The perfect silent auction item for movie buffs! You will receive a packet of 10
movie tickets. Good through June 30, 2019.
Value: $130
Minimum Bid: $60
Bid Increment: $10
BUY IT NOW: $140 (Call to confirm it’s still available)
LOOKING GOOD
Color Foil and a Haircut
Get a new look for the New Year. Color full foil with John and a haircut and
blow dry with Cassandra at
TeddieKossof Salonspa. (2 available)
Value: $230
Minimum Bid: $100
Bid Increment: $10
BUY IT NOW: $250 (Call to confirm it’s still available)
Color Foil and a Haircut
Get a new look for the new year. Color full foil with John and a haircut and
blow dry with Cassandra at TeddieKossof Salonspa. (2 available)
Value: $230
Minimum Bid: $100
Bid Increment:$10
BUY IT NOW: $250 (Call to confirm it’s still available)
Haircut and Blow Dry
Time for a new do? Get a haircut with Ladia and blow dry with Jasmine at
TeddieKossof Salonspa (Monday-Thursday only)
Value: $75
Minimum Bid: $40
Bid Increment: $5
BUY IT NOW: $100 (Call to confirm it’s still available)
Manicure and Pedicure
Treat your dry hands and feet to a Mani/Pedi with Sue or Sally at
TeddieKossof Salonspa (Monday-Thursday only)
Value: $60
Minimum Bid: $40
Bid Increment:$5
BUY IT NOW: $75 (Call to confirm it’s still available)
Amazing Lash Gift Basket
Celebrate the holidays with luxuious lashes The gift basket includes a free new
set of lashes and several goodies to keep your lashes looking gorgeous.
Value: $100
Minimum Bid: $45
Bid Increment: $5
BUY IT NOW: $125 (Call to confirm it’s still available)
FOR YOUR LISTENING PLEASURE
Tonez Audio CAN Portable Speaker
Rock out while you work out, entertain or chill out with the Tonez Audio CAN portable
speaker. Enjoy deeper, more powerful advanced audio performance. It will work with
all Smartphone’s, MP3 players, PC’s, tablets, and more.
Value: $100
Minimum Bid: $40
Bid Increment: $5
BUY IT NOW: $125 (Call to confirm it’s still available)
BREAKFAST, LUNCH AND DINNER
Four $25 Gift Cards for Wildfire from Lettuce Entertain You
Enjoy a delicious meal at one of the most popular Lettuce Entertain
You restaurants or use the cards as holiday presents.
Value: $100
Minimum Bid: $50
Bid Increment: $10
BUY IT NOW: $110 (Call to confirm it’s still available)
McAlister’s Deli VIP Card
Sandwiches, salads, spuds, soup and more! Take a break from your holiday shopping
and stop by McAlister’s Deli for a delicious lunch or dinner!
Value: $25
Minimum Bid: $20
Bid Increment: 5
BUY IT NOW: $30 (Call to confirm it’s still available)
$25 Gift Card to Lou Malnati’s Pizzera
Is there ever a bad night to have Lou’s for dinner? Consistently ranked one of the
best pizzas in the country, Lou Malnati’s is a Chicago-area icon.
Value: $25
Minimum Bid: $15
Bid Increment: $5
BUY IT NOW: $30 (Call to confirm it’s still available)
$20 Gift Card to City Barbeque
City Barbeque is slow-smoking award winning barbeque and making sides and
desserts from scratch.
Value: $20
Minimum Bid: $15
Bid Increment: $5
BUY IT NOW: $25 (Call to confirm it’s still available)
$25 Portillo’s Hot Dogs Gift Card
You don’t have to eat hot dogs to find something delicious at Portillo’s.
There’s something for everyone!
Value: $25
Minimum Bid: $15
Bid Increment: $5
BUY IT NOW: $30 (Call to confirm it’s still available)