Tag: Golden Goose

The legend of the Golden Goose: a true story

Ron Andrea A long time ago, in a land far, far away, there was a tranquil forest where all the animals lived in peace and harmony—until hard times came. Month after month of hot, dry weather dried up the ponds, the lush grasses turned brown and the bushes and trees stopped producing the nuts and…

Community Outreach Fashion Show wrap up

GGTS Board President Larry Clark

Nan Nasser On Monday, September 14 the public was invited to attend the annual Golden Goose Thrift Shop Fashion Show which kicks off the new year for SaddleBrooke Community Outreach and all of its programs for children in neighboring communities. The show was titled Touring Tucson and featured all kinds of outfits and items that…

Frost in August

Yum! Check out all those cool Gelato flavors.

It has been said again and again but The Golden Goose, winner of the 2014 Pima County Small Business Award, would be nothing without its volunteers. The Goose Board of Directors knows there is really no way to ever repay all of the dedicated, hard-working people who have been there through the hot summer when…

Golden Goose Holiday Department open for business

Judy, Jeannie and Sue have a large assortment of holiday décor just waiting for you.

Working very closely with Santa Claus throughout the year, the Goose is very fortunate to have three very talented and dedicated elves – Judy, Jeannie and Sue – available to sort, clean, research and prepare for sale the holiday decorations always available to you. The Goose receives everything from antique and comical tree ornaments to…

Annual Golden Goose Fashion Show set for September 14

Ron the handy man is ready to repair anything on his tour of the town.

Nan Nasser The annual Golden Goose Fashion Show will take place on Monday, September 14 at 3:00 p.m. in the MountainView Country Club Ballroom. This is the kick-off program for SaddleBrooke Community Outreach and will also include information about SBCO, upcoming Walkathon, Mustang car raffle tickets and assorted programs. To be called Touring Tucson, the…

SaddleBrooke Community Outreach Happenings

Model Marti is ready for a bird watching hike in the Catalina Mountains.

Golden Goose Thrift Shop Fall Fashion Show Nan Nasser We live in an area with many opportunities for touring Tucson, but perhaps you need something special for the tour you wish to make. Well, the Golden Goose Thrift Shop has just the item you need! The annual fashion show by GGTS will be held on…

Golden Goose needs summer help

Ron Andrea Summertime and the livin’ is easy—but not at the Golden Goose! Our loyal year-round customers continue their donations and beat the heat by shopping for Goose bargains in air-conditioned comfort. That’s the good news; the bad news is we lose a substantial number of volunteers to lakeside cottages and leafy glades in exotic…

Meet the Golden Goose telephone staff

Standing, left to right: Joan Cohen, Diane Pettit, Ginny Berkey, Eithne Cook; seated: Annie Maud, Connie Campbell, Bev Harpold, Nancy Krauss; not pictured: Charlotte James, Libby Cohen, Judy Jenkins, Laura Ingold, Beth Mullens, Marie Tayburn, Gayl VanNatter

Ron Andrea The telephone staff are the fifteen lovely ladies who answer the telephone when you call the Golden Goose—but they’re not just pretty faces. They schedule all the truck pickups and even help the pricers by researching the value of unique and unusual items. They also need to be familiar with all aspects of…

Show Me the Money! The Golden Goose cashiers

The friendly Goose cashiers undergo extensive training.

Ron Andrea Without a doubt, all of the jobs at the Golden Goose are vitally important to the Goose’s success. Perhaps none, however, is more important than the job of the cashiers. Not only are they the conduit for all the money the Goose raises each day for charity, but they are also the face…