Thank You Thursday

Recent generous donors to the Imagine! Foundation include:

Bronze ($1,000-$2,499)
High Plains Bank - Imagine! Celebration Table Sponsor
Bruce Holland and Dianne Ladd
Longmont United Hospital - Imagine! Celebration Table Sponsor
Lucky's Market
Dave and Patti Micklin - Imagine! Celebration Table Sponsor
Heidi Storz and Roque Ramirez

Associate ($500-$999)
Apollo Mapping - Holiday Gifts

Supporter ($250-$499)
Ahlberg Funeral Chapel
Anonymous
Baird Foundation
Black Roofing

Friend ($1-$249)
Catherine Bailey - Employee Payroll Deduction
Laura Ball - Employee Payroll Deduction
Lisa Bargatze - Employee Payroll Deduction
June and Steve Blouch - Imagine! Celebration tickets
Wendy Breitenfeld - Employee Payroll Deduction
Rick Brown - Employee Payroll Deduction
Shannon Bundy - Employee Payroll Deduction
Jennifer Carr - Employee Payroll Deduction
Carol Chesser - Employee Payroll Deduction
Elena Ciaravino - Employee Payroll Deduction
City of Westminster Employees
Karen Collins - Employee Payroll Deduction
Michelle Conkey - Employee Payroll Deduction
In honor of Emma Duffy
  Denise Duffy
Mark Emery - Employee Payroll Deduction
Lisa Fiero - Imagine! Celebration tickets
Tina Fisbeck - Employee Payroll Deduction
Susan Gabriel - Employee Payroll Deduction
Jessica Gaylord - Employee Payroll Deduction
Pamela Glick
Dominique Guillen - Employee Payroll Deduction
Don Haddad and Jennifer Burton - Imagine! Celebration tickets
Jasmine Hammond - Employee Payroll Deduction
Kevin Harding - Employee Payroll Deduction
Lori Havatian - Employee Payroll Deduction
Martha Heimbaugh - Employee Payroll Deduction
Camille and Rick Hicks
Elizabeth Hill - Employee Payroll Deduction
Fred Hobbs - Employee Payroll Deduction
Karen Kalis - Employee Payroll Deduction
Eva Klemens - Employee Payroll Deduction
Maria Klickna - Employee Payroll Deduction
Gabriel Krush - Employee Payroll Deduction
Violet Lehman - Employee Payroll Deduction
Joy Linfield
Richard Lowe - Employee Payroll Deduction
Jeffrey Lynch Stephanie MacAlpine - Employee Payroll Deduction
Colette Marie - Employee Payroll Deduction
Jacob Martinez - Employee Payroll Deduction
Megan McKean - Employee Payroll Deduction
Megan Mehm - Employee Payroll Deduction
Pat and Tom Metz
Andorra Morgan - Employee Payroll Deduction
Cynthia Navarrette - Employee Payroll Deduction
Barbara Nevins - Imagine! Celebration tickets
John Nevins - Employee Payroll Deduction
Rebecca Novinger - Employee Payroll Deduction
Virginia Patterson - Imagine! Celebration tickets
Robin Phillips - Employee Payroll Deduction
Carla Rapp - Employee Payroll Deduction
Elizabeth Reed - Employee Payroll Deduction
Laurel Rochester - Employee Payroll Deduction
Robyn and Art Rolander
Julia and Jerry Rudy - Imagine! Celebration tickets
Heather Sabo - Employee Payroll Deduction
Jenna Sallee - Employee Payroll Deduction
In honor of Hannah Bozzay
  Doug and Deb Sandersen
Gail Scott - Employee Payroll Deduction
Caroline Siegfried - Employee Payroll Deduction
Mary Simonson - Employee Payroll Deduction
Victoria Thorne - Employee Payroll Deduction
Mathias Thurmer - Holiday Gifts
Zoshia Tracey - Employee Payroll Deduction
Chantelle Tweten-Crumbliss - Employee Payroll Deduction
Pat and Rick Uhlir - Holiday Gifts
Greg Wellems - Employee Payroll Deduction
Tim West-Heiss - Employee Payroll Deduction
Sterling Wind - Employee Payroll Deduction

In-Kind Friend ($1-$249)
Amaluna Acupuncture & Wellness - Imagine! Celebration Auction Item - one 90 minute acupuncture consult and treatment
Boulder Cleaners - Imagine! Celebration Auction Item - two $75 gift certificates
Boulder Marriott - Imagine! Celebration Auction Item - one night weekend stay for two with breakfast
Tara Cluck Dance Center - Imagine! Celebration Auction Item - one month of dance class
Costco Wholesale - Imagine! Celebration Auction Item - $25 gift card
Lucky's Market - Imagine! Celebration Auction Item - $50 gift card
McGuckin Hardware Inc. - Imagine! Celebration Auction Item - $50 gift card
Monarch Mountain - Imagine! Celebration Auction Item - two one-day lift tickets
Page Two Café - Imagine! Celebration Auction Item - lunch for four
Sample Supports - Imagine! Celebration Auction Item - $50 gift card to Samples World Bistro, $50 gift card and necklace and earrings set from Crystal Joys
Z2 Entertainment - Imagine! Celebration Auction Item - two tickets to two shows at the Fox Theatre and the Boulder Theater

As always, we thank all of our generous donors. 

Wish List Wednesday

Welcome to the latest edition of The Wish List. Included below are items that would augment and enhance Imagine! programs and services for the individuals we serve and would be much appreciated. If you are able to provide an item, please contact Patti Micklin at pmicklin@imaginecolorado.org or 303-926-6443. Pick-up for large items can be provided, and your contribution is tax deductible. If you prefer to provide a cash gift to be used for the purchase of one of the items below, that would also be most welcome. Please check out this blog every Wednesday to see new Wish List Items.

This week's Wish List:

• 8-person dining set for the Santa Fe Group Home in Broomfield 
• Welcome bags for children with developmental disabilities entering a new foster care placement (blankets, PJs, stuffed animals, etc.) 
• iPads (many departments use these for clients ); heavy duty iPad covers 
• A set of four kitchen chairs for the Garden Place Home in Longmont 
• Picnic table for Manhattan Group Home in Boulder 
• Arts and crafts baskets or gift certificates to Hobby Lobby/Michael’s for the Foothills Group Home in Boulder 
• Standing Mixer for the Santa Fe Group Home in Broomfield

Imagine! Celebration Live Auction Items

Friday January 29 is just two weeks away, which means The Imagine! Celebration is rapidly approaching! To get you excited about this spectacular event, we thought we’d share a sneak peek at the amazing items that will be up for bid during the event’s Live Auction. Watch the short video below to get started, then scroll down to learn more about the items.

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Don’t have your tickets yet? Purchase them here!

1. Wine-A-Month Special Selection 

Value: $100 

You will benefit as Liquor Mart's Fine Wine Manager personally selects one bottle of wine each month for one year for top-notch value and quality. 12 bottle total. 

Expires 1/31/2017. 

Donated by: Liquor Mart 

2. California Wine Tour 

Value: $1,650 

Envision rolling hills, towering oaks and lush vineyards. Nestled at the gateway to wine country is La Bellasera luxury boutique hotel in Paso Robles, CA, offering guests an indescribable Central Coast travel experience with 80 world class wineries within ten miles. Includes one King Deluxe room for two people for three nights, a three-day car rental, and $400 in airfare credit. Restrictions apply, and space is subject to availability. 

Expires 11/15/2016. 

Donated by: Cain Travel Group 

3. Gorgeous Greek Island Villa

Value: $8,000 

Enjoy a magical week at a deluxe villa on Lefkas island off the west coast of Greece. Villa sleeps six in three bedrooms with tennis courts, a pool, and breathtaking ocean views. Cross the swing bridge to the mainland where you can explore ancient archeological sites or settle in at your villa and enjoy the island's many offerings including sailing, diving, and windsurfing, or simply soaking up the sun. 

Redeemable in 2017, and timing is flexible but needs to be confirmed with owner as available. Airfare not included. 

Donated by: The Palmos Family 

4 VIP Longmont Brewery Tour 

Value: $2,500 

Your party of eight will start your night off right in the Left Hand Brewing Limo that will take you to four award-winning Longmont breweries for tours, brews, and tasty treats. Breweries include Left Hand Brewing, 300 Suns Brewery & Tasting Room, Grossen Bart Brewery, and Wibby Brewing, who will also provide pizza from Rosalee’s Pizzaria for the party. 

Holidays are excluded and dates are flexible but subject to availability. Expires 1/29/2017

Donated by: Left Hand Brewery, 300 Suns Brewery, Grossen Bart Brewery, Wibby Brewing, Rosalee's Pizzeria 

5. Beach Daycation

Value: $2,000 

Escape to the beach for a day! Whether you prefer to lounge on the beach and build sandcastles, or go boating, water skiing, tubing, or fishing, you will find all this and more at your private Beach Daycation in Longmont at Pelican Shores. You will also be treated to a cookout and beverages and it is sure to be a summer day to remember! 

For up to 10 guests, redeemable in 2016 with flexible dates arranged with donor. 

Donated by: Dale Charles, Katie Hawkins 

6. Buff VIP Experience

Value: Priceless 

You and three of your favorite Buffs fans will receive four premium seats to a Pac 12 Conference game with a parking pass for the 2017 basketball season. You will also be invited to an exclusive behind the scenes tour of the basketball facility and be able to watch the basketball team practice for their next big win! But wait! There's more. Enjoy lunch with Coach Tad Boyle. 

Game date and lunch to be arranged with donor. 

Donated by: University of Colorado Athletic Department 

7. Playa Viva Eco Trip

Value: $2,000 

Get away for a four night stay for up to two adults and two children in a luxury EcoCasita at beautiful Playa Viva - a sustainable boutique hotel located 30 minutes from Zihuatanejo/Ixtapa (ZIH) in Mexico. Enjoy 200 acres of private reserve with close to a mile of pristine beach, a turtle sanctuary, archeological sites and much more. Your stay includes airport transfers, all meals and non-alcoholic beverages. Playa Viva is committed to preserving the cultures, traditions, communities, species and habitats that make this planet worth exploring. You will find out more about yourself, and the world, at Playa Viva. 

Holiday weeks excluded and valid through 1/29/2017. Airfare not included. 

Donated by: Playa Viva 

8. Cape Cod Getaway

Value: $3,500 

Make memories in this spacious 5-bedroom Cape Cod cottage with inviting deck and beautiful gardens located in Orleans, MA. Every activity – beaches, the bay, restaurants and shopping – is within 5 minutes, including one of the best beaches in the country – Nauset Beach. This picturesque home can comfortably accommodate 10 people and is fully equipped with beach chairs, boogie boards, toys, umbrellas, and all you need to enjoy lobster dinners and entertain inside and out. 

Available for one week in September or October 2016. Airfare not included. 

Donated by: George & Kristin Karakehian 

9. African Safari

Value: $3,500 

Your unforgettable adventure starts with five days and nights for two people at the beautiful four star Manyatta Rock Camp in the Kwa Madwala private game reserve. You will be nestled amongst boulders and trees that form a kopje overlooking the private Kwa Madwala Reserve, with magnificent views from the dining deck, bar and private lookout deck of each chalet. All rooms are air conditioned and your stay will include three delicious meals prepared daily by South African chefs and High Tea with cake in the afternoons. Included is one professional ranger guided safari each day and a two hour walking safari with the opportunity to add Microlight air tours, elephant back and horseback safaris and so much more. You are sure to have an unforgettable experience viewing animals, birds, plants and culture unique to this diverse ecological region. Relax in the outdoor swimming pool or schedule a spa treatment – you can tailor your stay to your whims and are sure to make memories to last a lifetime! 

Valid through 1/23/2018. Airfare not included. 

Donated by: African Eyes Travel 

10. Aruba Beach Resort Stay

Value: $3,500 

Spend a luxurious week relaxing at the beautiful four-star Caribbean beachfront resort, Divi Aruba Phoenix Resort. The spacious one-bedroom Master Suite with Jacuzzi sleeps four with a full kitchen, washer & dryer, picture windows, queen sleeper/couch and a private balcony overlooking the azure water. There is something for everyone with beautiful beaches at your doorstep, snorkeling in the pristine waters, two fresh water pools with a swim-up bar, spa and local golf courses. The area is beautiful, the people are friendly and welcoming, and the food is amazing. You can walk to just about everything or easily take a cab and you will find Concierge service available 24/7. This is an ideal spot for a family vacation or a romantic get-away! 

Available February 18-25, 2017. Airfare not included. 

Donated by: Jeff & Judy Gass 

11. Spectacular Snowmass

Value: $15,000 

Stay for seven days in this spectacular Snowmass Village Mountain home with a King Master Suite, two queen masters, and a bunk room with four beds - easily accommodating up to 10 people. Located across from Two Creeks lift with a private ski-run groomed right to your back door. Two 2nd level decks and an outdoor hot tub and patio afford stunning views of the mountains. A fully equipped kitchen, fireplace, and media room ensures the perfect spot for everyone in your group to unwind.

Redeemable for one week in March 2016, including spring break! 

Book Saturday to Sunday from one of the following weeks available: 
3/5/16-3/12/16 
3/12/16-3/19/16 
3/19/16-3/26/16 
3/26/16-4/2/16 

Donated by: Mike & Mikhy Ritter 

12. Celebrity Chefs Dinner for 12

Value: Priceless 

Tempt your palate on Sunday, May 15, in Boulder Brands’ Innovation Kitchen. You and your guests will enjoy a lavish meal with wine pairings prepared by not one, but two, celebrity chefs. Chef Hosea Rosenberg, season 5 Top Chef winner and owner of Boulder’s Blackbelly Market, learned from some of the finest including Wolfgang Puck, Kevin Taylor, and Dave Query. Kelly Whitaker, owner of Boulder’s Basta and Denver’s Cart-Driver, sharpened his culinary skills in Switzerland, Italy, and in some of L.A.’s Michelin Star restaurants. They will prepare a scrumptious feast before your eyes in Boulder Brands’ Innovation Kitchen located on Pearl and 16th in Boulder. 

Date is set for Sunday, May 15, 2016, and cannot be changed. 

Donated by: Boulder Brands, Chef Hosea Rosenberg, Chef Kelly Whitaker

Thank You Thursday

Recent generous donors to the Imagine! Foundation include:

Bronze ($1,000-$2,499)
Barb and Chris Clemens

Associate ($500-$999)
Anonymous
Dena and Rodger Creel

Supporter ($250-$499)
PEH Architects – Imagine! Celebration tickets
Mikhy and Mike Ritter – Imagine! Celebration tickets

Friend ($1-$249)
Marjorie Alexander
In honor of Harvey Micklin
  Lynn and Robert Arendt
Brian Cadena
In memory of Caroline Conkey
  Michelle Conkey
Cinda Daggett – Imagine! Celebration tickets
Janet and Paul Driscoll
Gretchen and Victor Fruehauf
Teresa Gray – Imagine! Celebration tickets
Stephanie Griffin
Kenneth R. Hackbarth
Jennifer Burton and Don Haddad - Imagine! Celebration tickets
Sara and Greg Harris
Judy and Jim Heinze
IBM
Sean Maher
Thomas J. Norton
Connie and Gary Nowlan
Corin O'Connell
Katie and Trey Olson
Virginia W. Patterson
Gloria and Gerry Phillips
Barbara and Roy Pringle
Gay and Charles Rohrer
Shirley and Donald Stanosheck
Anne and Cary Tengler
Steven Turley

In-Kind Platinum ($10,000+)
Mikhy and Mike Ritter – Imagine! Celebration Auction Item - one week stay in Snowmass Village

In-Kind Gold ($5,000-$9,999)
Mr. and Mrs. Terry Palmos - Imagine! Celebration Auction Item - a one week stay in Greece

In-Kind Silver ($2,500-$4,999)
Kristin and George Karakehian - Imagine! Celebration Auction Item - a one week stay in Cape Cod

In-Kind Bronze ($1000- $2,499)
Cain Travel Group - Imagine! Celebration Auction Item - California Wine Tour trip
Katie Hawkins and Dale Charles - Imagine! Celebration Auction Item - Beach Daycation
University of Colorado Athletic Department - Imagine! Celebration Auction Item - a VIP Pac 12 Buff Experience

In-Kind Associate ($500-$999)
CraftWorks Restaurants & Breweries - Imagine! Celebration Auction Item - Two Years of Pizza $50 gift certificate
L.I.D. Landscapes - Imagine! Celebration Auction Item - a Garden Potting Party for 10
Roberta and David Levin - Imagine! Celebration Auction Item - a Hot-Air Balloon Ride for Two

In-Kind Supporter ($250-$499)
Mountain Sun Pub & Brewery - Imagine! Celebration Auction Item - three $100 gift certificates

In-Kind Friend ($1-$249)
City of Boulder Flatirons Golf Course - Imagine! Celebration Auction Item - two rounds of golf with a cart
City of Louisville Parks & Recreation - Imagine! Celebration Auction Item - a 20 Visit Pass
Colorado Symphony Orchestra - Imagine! Celebration Auction Item - two tickets to an upcoming performance
Denver Art Museum - Imagine! Celebration Auction Item - four general admission tickets
Door to Door Organics - Imagine! Celebration Auction Item - a $50 gift certificate
Jennifer Dennis - Imagine! Celebration Auction Item - a custom watercolor portrait
Larkburger - Imagine! Celebration Auction Item - a $25 gift card and pair of sunglasses
Tapestry Theatre / CSTC - Imagine! Celebration Auction Item - two tickets for dinner and a show
Whole Foods Market, Boulder - Imagine! Celebration Auction Item - a $100 gift card
WOW Children's Museum - Imagine! Celebration Auction Item - four Free Visit passes

As always, we thank all of our generous donors.

Wish List Wednesday

Welcome to the latest edition of The Wish List. Included below are items that would augment and enhance Imagine! programs and services for the individuals we serve and would be much appreciated. If you are able to provide an item, please contact Patti Micklin at pmicklin@imaginecolorado.org or 303-926-6443. Pick-up for large items can be provided, and your contribution is tax deductible. If you prefer to provide a cash gift to be used for the purchase of one of the items below, that would also be most welcome. Please check out this blog every Wednesday to see new Wish List Items.

This week's Wish List:

• Recliners (electric or manual) for 19th Street Group Home 
• Basketball goal for Manhattan Group Home in Boulder 
• Essential Tremor adaptive utensils, clothing, computer aids, writing devices, etc. for individuals with hand tremors at the Foothills Group Home in Boulder (http://essentialtremor.org/treatments/assistive-devices/) 
• New carpet for two bedrooms at Garden Place in Longmont 
• New barrier free lifts for moving individuals from wheelchair to bed or bath (being safer for clients and for staff) at the 19th Street Group Home in Boulder
• American Furniture Warehouse gift certificates for upgrades in furniture at Garden Place in Longmont, at and the Foothills Group Home and the Manhattan Group Home in Boulder 
• Two camping lanterns for Out & About Catalog evening activities 

Thank You Thursday

Recent generous donors to the Imagine! Foundation include:

Gold ($5,000-$9,999)
In memory of Glynn Alford
  Janan and Ron Alford

Silver ($2,500-$4,999)
Richard Ackerman - Imagine! Celebration Silver Sponsor
Bob and Judy Charles - Imagine! Celebration Table Sponsor (2)
Deea and John Frisbee
Made Movement
Jackie and Rick Nelson
Wiland - Imagine! Celebration Silver Sponsor

Bronze ($1,000-$2,499)
Gale and Tim Boonstra - Imagine! Celebration Table Sponsor
Karen and Don Brown - Imagine! Celebration Table Sponsor
Chase - Imagine! Celebration Table Sponsor
Kristin and George Karakehian
Louisville Auto Supply - Imagine! Celebration Table Sponsor
Alice and Pete Madden - Imagine! Celebration Table Sponsor
Merrill Lynch - Golf Tournament proceeds
Linda and Walt Pounds - Imagine! Celebration Table Sponsor
Prime Industries - Imagine! Celebration Table Sponsor
Sample Supports - Imagine! Celebration Table Sponsor
Sargent Bickham Lagudis - Imagine! Celebration Table Sponsor
Kelly and Matt, Brian and Kathy Spear - Holiday Gifts
Stewart Title of Colorado - Imagine! Celebration Table Sponsor
Leona and Bernie Stoecker - Imagine! Celebration Table Sponsor

Associate ($500-$999)
FirstGiving - MOOV's Kettlebells for Christmas Fundraiser
Beth and Tom Huffman
Lightning Eliminators
David Williams
Marcia and David Wyatt

Supporter ($250-$499)
Whitney Blair and Beth Leibo
Knights of Columbus Boulder Council 1183 - for Dayspring
In honor of Stephen Tebo and Family
  Mary and Lou Smario

Friend ($1-$249)
In honor of Janine Randol
  Renate Alpert
The Britton Family
Bruke LLC - Dayspring
Anne and Peter Carpenter
Lynn and Ken Curtis - Imagine! Celebration tickets
Kornia Bestenteres and Brian Egaas
Martha Evans
Marie and Ken Gambon - Imagine! Celebration tickets
Helen and Martin Goldman
Jennifer and Trent Gustafson - Imagine! Celebration tickets
Kristin and Nathan Hawley - Dayspring
In honor of MacKenzie Haering and Sam Houpt
  Tresi and Jeff Houpt - Dayspring
In memory of Aaron Tuneberg
  Diane and Eduardo Illanes
Donna and Terry Jackson
Kristy and Neil Kearney
Lauren and Stuart Kingbery
Kathy and Mike Krajewski
Barbara and Craig MacCambridge
Donna and Dick Meckley
MGM & United Artists
Barbara and Robert Mohr
Shirley Morck
Jeanne and Jim Mytton
Janice Keenan and Richard Olson
Maura and Rob Parker
In honor of Bruce Elkins
  Vicki Peluse
Jeanette Porter - Dayspring
In honor of Hannah Bozzay
  Deb and Doug Sandersen
Annemarie Schutte
In honor of Marissa Tabak
  Barbara Tabak
Sue and Scott Thomas
Paula and David Williams
David Wilson

In-Kind Gold ($5,000-$9,999)
Blue Crane Portraits - Imagine! Celebration Auction Item- twelve Portrait & Wine packages

In-Kind Silver ($2,500-$4,999)
Todd Reed, Inc. - Imagine! Celebration Auction Item- a pair of diamond earrings

In-Kind Associate ($500-$999)
St. Julien Hotel & Spa - Imagine! Celebration Auction Item- one night stay with breakfast and dinner for two

In-Kind Supporter ($250-$499)
Boulder Brands - Imagine! Celebration Auction Item- Boulder Brands gift basket
Aliza Morrison - Imagine! Celebration Auction Item- four 50 minute Craniosacral Therapy Sessions
PACT Apparel - Imagine! Celebration Auction Item- two pairs of lounge pants, twelve pairs of socks, and seven T-shirts
Jana Petersen - Imagine! Celebration Auction Item- pair of Colorado Avalanche tickets

In-Kind Friend ($1-$249)
Lynn Altschuler - Imagine! Celebration Auction Item- hand crafted French beaded flower pot
Boulder Cork - Imagine! Celebration Auction Item- $100 gift card
Brasserie Ten Ten - Imagine! Celebration Auction Item - a $50 gift card
Brewers Association - Imagine! Celebration Auction Item- two Great American Beer Festival tickets
Colorado Chautauqua Association - Imagine! Celebration Auction Item- two season passes to the 2016 Silent Film Series
Janet Colville - Imagine! Celebration Auction Item- four napkins & a table runner
Denver Museum of Nature & Science - Imagine! Celebration Auction Item- four museum admission passes
Denver Zoological Foundation - Imagine! Celebration Auction Item- a Family Four-Pack
Sue Hintz-Siegrist - Imagine! Celebration Auction Item- a hand dyed & woven silk pillow
I and love and you - Imagine! Celebration Auction Item- a premium doggie tote and a premium kitty tote
LYFE Kitchen Boulder - Imagine! Celebration Auction Item- a $50 gift card
Sara Mahoney - clothing and toys for Dayspring
Mediterranean Restaurant - Imagine! Celebration Auction Item- $75 in gift cards
Wild Standard - Imagine! Celebration Auction Item- a $50 gift card

As always, we thank all of our generous donors. 

Wish List Wednesday

Welcome to the latest edition of The Wish List. Included below are items that would augment and enhance Imagine! programs and services for the individuals we serve and would be much appreciated. If you are able to provide an item, please contact Patti Micklin at pmicklin@imaginecolorado.org or 303-926-6443. Pick-up for large items can be provided, and your contribution is tax deductible. If you prefer to provide a cash gift to be used for the purchase of one of the items below, that would also be most welcome. Please check out this blog every Wednesday to see new Wish List Items.

This week's Wish List:

• Gas Grill for the Santa Fe Group Home in Broomfield 
• Welcome bags for children with developmental disabilities entering a new foster care placement (blankets, PJs, stuffed animals, etc.) 
• iPads (many departments use these for clients ); heavy duty iPad covers 
• A set of four kitchen chairs for the Garden Place Home in Longmont 
• Picnic table for Manhattan Group Home in Boulder 
• Arts and crafts baskets or gift certificates to Hobby Lobby/Michael’s for the Foothills Group Home in Boulder 

2015 Imagine! Gift Giving Wrap Up

Last week we shared a few photos from the 2015 Imagine! Gift Giving Program, which supported 361 children and 147 adults! We promised then to share some information about the many generous donors who helped make the Holidays so much brighter for people served by Imagine!. Please take a moment to watch the short video below thanking those wonderful businesses and individuals.

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Thank You Thursday

The Imagine! Foundation is thankful for the compassionate individuals, businesses, and foundations listed here who gave generously from July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015. They are listed below, click on the images to see a larger view.

We have made every effort to ensure the accuracy of our lists. If we have misspelled or inadvertently omitted a name, please accept our apologies. Call the Imagine! Foundation at 303-926-6443 with corrections.

Wish List Wednesday (New Year's Edition)

The Imagine! Foundation would like to wish all of our supporters a very happy New Year!

Check Out Imagine!’s Annual Report

An electronic version of Imagine!’s 2015 Annual Report is available online. An overview of our year, along with stats, stories, and successes to celebrate, are just a mouse click away. Click on the image below to check it out.

Can’t see the image? Click here.

The Spirit Of Giving!

Imagine!’s Annual Gift Giving Program was another huge success! 361 children and 147 adults received gifts this year thanks to the generous support of many in our community. We’ll highlight those supporters on this page in the coming weeks, but for today, please enjoy a few pictures of some of the gifts and some of the happy gift recipients, and accept the warmest of Holiday wishes to you and yours from all of us at Imagine!.

Thank You Thursday

Recent generous donors to the Imagine! Foundation include:

Platinum ($10,000+)
Bob and Judy Charles
Linda and Walt Pounds

Gold ($5,000-$9,999)
Sally and Sandy Bracken - Imagine! Celebration Gold sponsor
Betty Eldridge
Laura and Bill Koch - Imagine! Celebration Table sponsor

Silver ($2,500-$4,999)
Alfred and Marty McElwain - Imagine! Celebration Gold sponsor, partial

Bronze ($1,000-$2,499)
Anonymous (1)
In Memory of Benjamin Curtis
  Lynn and Ken Curtis
Kim Cutler
In Honor of Scott Doyen
  Carolyn and Bill Doying
Colorado State Bank & Trust - Imagine! Celebration Table sponsor
Guaranty Bank - Imagine! Celebration Table sponsor
Suzanne and David Hoover
Bob Klutznick
Susan LaHoda
Sue and Michael Myers
Kevin Nelson
Amy and Rajul Pandya
Bob Von Eschen
Chuck Wellman
Susan White

Associate ($500-$999)
Janie and Fletcher Brown
Steven L. Combs
Mina Cox
In Memory of Jim (Hollywood) Hall
  Pat and Chris Current
Janell and Pat Daly
Jennifer and Trent Gustafson
Sally and Charles Holmes
Joyce and Hank Kugeler
In Honor of Kyle Luxner
  Joan and Bob Luxner
Karissa and Dan Mackin
In Honor of Kyle Luxner
  Mary and Tom Martella
In Honor of Susan McNutt
  Alex and Peter McNutt
Jana and Chris Petersen - 1/2 Imagine! Celebration Table sponsor
In Honor of Emily Micklin
  Georga and Leon Reiss
Barbara and John Taylor
In Memory of Rosemary Kilhoffer
  Julia and Jerry Rudy

Supporter ($250-$499)
Lynnette Aldredge
Anonymous (1)
Kathy Coyne
Mary and Tom Deany
Ellen Marshall and David Harwood
Teresa Jarmul
Peggy and Ed Jennings
Carolyn and Sam Johnson
Kathy and Rick New
PASCO
Erna and Bobby Pelz
Sanderson Law PC
Cynthia Stringham
Sharon L. Svendsen
Eileen and Mel Vanek
Marlys and David Millhiser

Friend ($1-$249)
Enid and Mark Ablowitz
Alma and Richard Alber
Anderies Consulting
Anonymous (16)
In Memory of Johanna Jodi Arnold
  Jacquie and Ed Arnold
Gillian Walters and Kent Arnold
Patricia Arnow
Peter Aweida
David Bachrach
In Honor of Mildred Balzer
  Mary and Jay Balzer
In Honor of Nuri Broestl
  Charlotte Bell
R Shawn Bleam
In Memory of Aaron Tuneberg
  Gale and Tim Boonstra
Boulder Vision Center
Merna and Carl Brady
Kristin Brousseau
Hal and Sherry Bruff
Nancy and Buck Buchanan
Carolyn and Joel Buck-Gengler
Rex Burns
Marguerite and Carlo Ciaravino
John P. Clarke
Gary Clexton
Mary Blue and Tom Cobb
Sandi Collie
Kay and Kendall Conger
Kathleen Coniway
Christina Craigo
Tessa and Alan Davis
Sue Deans
Sheila Dexter
Maria and Neil Draxler
Barbara Gifford and Don Dugger
In Honor of Vicki Meyer
  Ken Suslak and Harriet Edelstein
Jessica Feld
Judy and Don Forkner
In Memory of Lisa Micklin
  Jan and Larry Foster
Rachel and David Gehr
Golden Nuggets Kiwanis
Kathy Goode
In Memory of Elaina Styblo
  Jessica Gribble
Marne Gulley
Judith Halbert
Ginger Havlat
Liz and Jon Hinebauch
In Memory of Leif Dancy
  Reid Hollander
In Honor of Cari Pounds
  Jan and Paul Hoskins
IBM
Carol and Andrew Johnson
Susan Jones
In Honor of Matt Barnert
  Kathy Kaler
Karen and David Kalis
Christine Keenan
Lenna and Jon Kottke
Dena and Dave Krenik
Aileen and Chris Lammers
Hsia-Hui Lee
Barbara and Robert Leutwiler
Richard Lowe
Tallie and Corey Luxner
Lou and Gary McClelland
Pat and Tom Metz
In Honor of Kim Arnett and DD & Ken Scoville
  Vicki and Chris Meyer
Matthew Mock
Kathy and Gregg Near
Rebecca and Matt Novinger
Kady Offen-Rovtar
Marsha and Thomas Phare
In Honor of Sandy Bracken
  Molly and Bryan Pieper
Ellie and Harry Poehlmann
Tara and Dan Powers
Sharon and Dan Reese
Nancy and John Reilly
Allie and Bob Richardson
Richard T. Riley
Jane M. Rogers
Jason Rusk
In Honor of Beverly and Bill Sabin
  Martha and Jerry Sabin
Heather Sabo
Marcia and Mark Sadler
Nancy Goldaper and Garry Sanfacon
Angela Marlino and Mike Schwartz
Lois and Tim Sheahen
Caroline Siegfried, Eva Klemens and Essie
Sondra Bland and Bob Spencer
In Honor of Laura Koch
  Roz Squires
Dorothea and Robert Steinke
Linda Stinson
Bernie and Leona Stoecker
In Honor of Kyle Luxner
  Brenda Summers
Anne and Cary Tengler
In Memory of Leif Dancy
  Patricia Tully
Michele and Robert Van Pelt
Colene and Don Van Winkle
Jack Walker
Sophie and Jack Walker
Pat White
Susan and Tom Wilcox
Tiffany and Emma Sabine and Sterling Wind
Eric Winder
Terry and Roger Wittern
Renate and Bill Wood
Michael Zimmerman
Budd Zuckerman

In-Kind Associate ($500-$999) Bob and Judy Charles - Holiday Gift drive

In-Kind Friend ($1-$249)
Susan and Bob Gabriel - Holiday Gift drive
John Nevins - Holiday Gift drive

As always, we thank all of our generous donors.

One Stop Holiday Shop Supports Dayspring

Today we’d like to offer our sincere thanks to Tina Rahelic and the merchants who sold their wares at the “One Stop Holiday Shop” event held December 12 in Lafayette. Tina hosted the event and asked all merchants to pledge $1/per sale to be donated to Imagine!’s Dayspring department. We’ve already received $185!

Thank you, Tina, (and the merchants), for your generous support of your community and all of its members.

Ways To Give – Give A Gift Of Appreciated Stock

Is your stock portfolio on the rise? A gift of appreciated stock held for more than a year allows the donor to receive a tax deduction for the fair market value of the securities, and eliminate any capital gains assessments on the future sale of the securities. Contact Patti Micklin at 303-926-6443 to get all the details.

As you consider your year-end philanthropic decisions, we wanted to highlight some other ways to make an impact on Imagine!’s programs. It’s always important to consult your tax professional for expert advice.

Ways To Give – Remember Imagine! In Your Will

Want to leave a legacy? Join the Imagine! Promise by remembering Imagine! in your will, and we will add your name to the Imagine! Promise sculpture in the John M. Taylor Conference Center in Lafayette. Contact Patti Micklin at 303-926-6443 to get all the details.

As you consider your year-end philanthropic decisions, we wanted to highlight some other ways to make an impact on Imagine!’s programs. It’s always important to consult your tax professional for expert advice.

Ways To Give - Donate Your Old Car

Is that clunker taking valuable space in your garage? Donate your old car, truck or boat to Imagine! We partner with another nonprofit skilled in vehicle donations. They take the vehicle off your hands and handle the appraisal. Contact Patti Micklin at 303-926-6443 to get all the details.

As you consider your year-end philanthropic decisions, we wanted to highlight some other ways to make an impact on Imagine!’s programs. It’s always important to consult your tax professional for expert advice.

Thank You Thursday

Recent generous donors to the Imagine! Foundation include:

Gold ($5,000-$9,999)
Laura and David Braddock - Imagine! Celebration Gold Sponsor
Centennial Bank - Imagine! Celebration Gold Sponsor
Flood and Peterson - Imagine! Celebration Gold Sponsor

Silver ($2,500-$4,999)
Eide Bailly - Imagine! Celebration Silver Sponsor

Bronze ($1,000-$2,499)
Lisa Van Goor and Bob Bauers
Gayla and Pete Lindquist
Lucky's Market - Bags for Change
Kathy and Jay Montgomery - Imagine! Celebration Table Sponsor
Beverly and Gene Shaw - Imagine! Celebration Table Sponsor
Western Disposal - Imagine! Celebration Table Sponsor

Associate ($500-$999)
Dale Charles

Supporter ($250-$499)
Mark Emery - Imagine! Celebration tickets
Priscilla and Andy Lacy - Imagine! Celebration tickets
Alisa and John Lewis
Diana and Rich Lirtzman
Chris Mabbitt

Friend ($1-$249)
Anonymous
In Memory of Jeannette Gonzalez
  Janis Bohan
Barbara and Max Coppom
Mardelle and Bert Crist
Mary and Tom Deany - Imagine! Celebration tickets
Elisha and Scott Doyen
Jackie and Brent Friesth - Imagine! Celebration tickets
Terry Gallagher
Judy and Jeff Gass - Imagine! Celebration tickets
Paula and Jim Guercio
Ken Hackbarth
IBM
Lauren Spath Luhring
Muriel and Marion Raines
Carla and Sam Rapp - Imagine! Celebration tickets

In-Kind Supporter ($250-$499)
Boulder Country Club – Imagine! Celebration Auction Item– one round of golf for four players
It’s a Gass - Imagine! Celebration Auction Item– necklace and earrings set
Jeffrey K. Abrams Architect P.C. – Imagine! Celebration Auction Item– two, one hour consultations
MyChelle Dermaceuticals – Imagine! Celebration Auction Item– two At-Home Facial kits

In-Kind Friend ($1-$249)
Sally Anderson - Clothing for Dayspring
Gale Boonstra - Imagine! Celebration Auction Item– two massages
BolderBOULDER - Imagine! Celebration Auction Item– two race certificates
Children’s Museum of Denver - Imagine! Celebration Auction Item– 4 $1 Gets You In certificates
Downtown Aquarium - Imagine! Celebration Auction Item– four passes
Spruce Confections - Imagine! Celebration Auction Item- a $25 gift certificate
Stir It Up Cooking School - Imagine! Celebration Auction Item– a birthday cooking class party
Sugarbeet - Imagine! Celebration Auction Item– a $40 gift card
Ten20 - Imagine! Celebration Auction Item– a $50 gift certificate
The Puddle Car Wash - Imagine! Celebration Auction Item– a punch card for ten Water Works car washes
Turley’s Restaurant - Imagine! Celebration Auction Item– seven meal certificates
Taavi Zirbel's parents - clothing and toys for Dayspring

As always, we thank all of our generous donors.

Wish List Wednesday

Welcome to the latest edition of The Wish List. Included below are items that would augment and enhance Imagine! programs and services for the individuals we serve and would be much appreciated. If you are able to provide an item, please contact Patti Micklin at pmicklin@imaginecolorado.org or 303-926-6443. Pick-up for large items can be provided, and your contribution is tax deductible. If you prefer to provide a cash gift to be used for the purchase of one of the items below, that would also be most welcome. Please check out this blog every Wednesday to see new Wish List Items.

This week's Wish List:

• Recliners (electric or manual) for 19th Street Group Home 
• Basketball goal for Manhattan Group Home in Boulder 
• Essential Tremor adaptive utensils, clothing, computer aids, writing devices, etc. for individuals with hand tremors at the Foothills Group Home in Boulder (http://essentialtremor.org/treatments/assistive-devices/) 
• New carpet for two bedrooms at Garden Place in Longmont 
• New barrier free lifts for moving individuals from wheelchair to bed or bath (being safer for clients and for staff) at the 19th Street Group Home in Boulder
• American Furniture Warehouse gift certificates for upgrades in furniture at Garden Place in Longmont, at and the Foothills Group Home and the Manhattan Group Home in Boulder 
• Two camping lanterns for Out & About Catalog evening activities 

Ways To Give – Support Imagine! Through AmazonSmile

Think of Imagine! when you are shopping today or throughout the Holiday season. When you do your Holiday shopping at AmazonSmile, Amazon donates 0.5% of the purchase price to Imagine! (aka Developmental Disabilities Center).

Bookmark this link and support us every time you shop.

Thanks in advance!