Gala

List of 10 items.

• Consider Sponsorship or Underwriting

  Be a Part of the Rewind to 1985 Gala!

  Consider participating as a Rewind to 1985 Sponsor, HERE 
  
  

  By sponsoring our event, you’ll help us create an unforgettable night that celebrates all things 1980s—retro style, big fun, and even bigger hearts. Your sponsorship helps underwrite the cost of our Gala and contributes directly to creating a memorable evening and unique auction experiences.
  
  

  Every dollar raised supports Priory’s Financial Aid program, ensuring our school continues to thrive and provide opportunities for every student.
  This year, we have three totally awesome levels of support to accommodate every donor:

   

  Breakfast Club — $1,000

  At this $1,000 underwriting level, you will receive:
  • 2 tickets to the Rewind to 1985 Gala
  • An ‘80s Candy Pack filled with nostalgic treats

  
  Pretty in Pink — $2,500

  At this $2,500 underwriting level, you will receive:
  • 2 tickets to the Rewind to 1985 Gala
  • An ‘80s Candy Pack filled with nostalgic treats
  • A Mini Pac-Man Game for your inner arcade champ
  • Recognition on our website

  
  Top Gun — $5,000

  At this $5,000 underwriting level, you will receive:
  • 2 tickets to the Rewind to 1985 Gala
  • An ‘80s Candy Pack filled with nostalgic treats
  • A Mini Pac-Man Game
  • A Bottle of Champagne to toast your Maverick moment
  • Recognition on our website and at the Gala

   

  Or please consider becoming an underwriter.
  If you’d like to donate toward a specific Live Auction item, please contact Lynn Osband at lynnosbandevents@gmail.com.

   

• Rewind to 1985 - What to Expect

  Coming soon!

• Rewind to 1985 - Wish List

  Coming Soon!

• Dress to Impress

  Dress Code: "Rewind Formal"
  
  

  It's all about bringing your own 1985 style to life! Here are some options:

  • Formal with 80's Flair: Ball gowns or cocktail dresses paired with bold accessories, or suits with fun 80's touches
  • Letterman Jacket Elegance: Vintage varsity jackets over formal attire
  • 80's Sophisticated: Think "Pretty in Pink" meets gala elegance
  • Accessories: Retro sunglasses, bold jewelry, suspenders, bow ties, scrunchies
  • Get Creative: Channel your favorite 1980s fashion icon with an upscale twist!

  To get you inspired, we've put together a lookbook with some ideas on our Gala website. For an easy solution, wear what's already in your closet and add some totally rad '80s accessories!

• Invitations & Registration

  Priory's Rewind to 1985 Gala invitations will be mailed in early February. Our Silent Auction will be entirely online, so it’s essential to register if you want to get your hands on our extraordinary offerings like vacation homes, fine wines, and sports tickets.  Our Silent Auction will open on Wednesday, March 18th, and close on Monday, March 23rd, at noon.

• How Seating Works

  Gather your friends and create your table of ten.  If you don’t wish to form a table of ten, we will do our best to seat you with parents from your grade. We will have our seating link ready in February of 2026.

• How Does the Wine Raffle Work

  Instantly upgrade your wine cellar with just one raffle ticket. We will offer nine opportunities for you to win one of our wine groupings. We have gathered a fabulous assortment of fine wine --  all with excellent ratings, each bottle is worth on average $97.00, and most with 90 points and above on the Parker scale.

  
  

  – 1 ticket for $100

  – 3 tickets for $250

  – 7 tickets for $500 

  – 15 tickets for $1,000

  
  

  You will have an opportunity to buy your wine raffle tickets when you register to attend, and at any time up until the afternoon of the Gala. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to upgrade your own personal wine collection. 

• Silent Auction - online only

  Our 'Rewind to 1985' Silent Auction catalog is available online only. Don't forget to register ahead of time, so you can receive an email/text to get instant notification when our online auction opens and closes. We offer several online categories
  

  • Parties-- both Count Me In and Buy the whole party
  • Travel & Tickets -- Vacation homes and tickets to events,
  • Only at Priory -- items made by our Monks and Staff
  • Great Finds -- gift certificates to stores and services

  Silent Auction Schedule:
  Monday, March 16th - Catalog Preview
  Wednesday, March 18th - Silent Auction Opens at 10:00 am
  Monday, March 23rd - Silent Auction Closes at 12:00 pm

• Bidding With Friends

  Often groups of friends decide to bid on an item together; this happens often with “buy the whole” parties or live items. If you want to purchase an item with friends, reach out to your friends before the Gala to form a syndicate. Prior to bidding, agree on who is in the group and the maximum you are all willing to pay for the item. You can be a member of more than one group as long as you aren’t the lead bidder and you don’t share the maximum bid of the groups you’re participating in. The “lead bidder” does the bidding. We can easily split the cost of your item with your friends on each person's personal Invoice. Please let Lynn Osband know after the Gala. 

• Support Priory's Fund A Future

  Let's keep Priory able to provide an outstanding Benedictine education for all. Did you know that one in five students receives financial assistance at Priory? Our Fund-A-Future campaign secures resources for Priory's financial aid fund. During the Live Auction, you can hold up your paddle at different donation levels to support financial aid.  We hope we can count on you to support this vital part of the evening.