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incredible jewelry: two watches and
                                                                                                             a unique ring made out of rose gold
                                                                                                             with white and black diamonds.

                                                                                                                 Next, we had a beautiful
                                                                                                             two-hour drive to Montalcino,
                                                                                                             famous for its wine, and attended
                                                                                                             Brunello’s Harvest Party, which
                                                                                                             was an amazing experience. At
                                                                                                             the Harvest Party, we tasted
                                                                                                             various types of Brunellos that
                                                                                                             were all fabulous and enjoyed the
                                                                 authentic Tuscan food and dessert. After the Harvest Party, we drove
                                                                 to San Filippo estate in Montalcino where we enjoyed dinner with the
                                                                 owners of San Filippo and several vintages of their outstanding San
                                                                 Filippo wine.
                                                                    The next day, we toured the San Filippo estate and watched the
                                                                 process of how wine is made, from cutting the grapes off the vines to
                                                                 watching the grapes being dispensed through a machine. The winery
                                                                 was beautiful and was a great experience to watch how many steps go
                                                                 into making wine. After viewing the winery, we had lunch in the little
                                                                 town of Montalcino and then were off to Rome for a private tour of
                                                                 the Coliseum. It was incredible to learn the history behind this ancient
                                                                 amphitheater, and throughout the private tour we also got to see the
                                                                 restoration that is currently taking place.
                                                                    Not only was this auction trip one of the best experiences we have ever
                                                                 had, but it was truly life changing. Because of our incredible experiences,
                                                                 I have decided to purchase a vacation home in the center of Florence and
                                                                 can’t wait for this new chapter of my life!

A Night of Motown Magic

            An Evening For Better Tomorrows

                                                                  to benefit

                                      JANUARY 9, 2016 • 6 PM                                                                                      87

                                             VINEYARDS COUNTRY CLUB
                                              Dancing to Shadows of the 60s

                                                       Lead singer and producer of the Shadows of the 60s
                                                        Dave Revels is a former member of The Drifters and

                                                           lead singer of The Persuasions. He brings his six
                                                             member group backed by five great musicians
                                                              for a rocking tribute to the lead Motown groups
                                                                  of the 60s — the Four Tops...Temptations...
                                                                                  Supremes and more!
                                                                        Chaired by Judith & Edward Anchel
                                                                             Ticket price: $300 per person

                             For reservations, call (239) 325-4444 • www.jfcsswfl.org

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