Charlotte James The Golden Goose Thrift Shop is now accepting and picking up clothing donations. The Goose divides 100% of its profits between Impact of Southern Arizona (formerly Catalina Community Services) and SaddleBrooke Community Outreach, two nonprofit charities providing services to children, families and seniors in our area. Furniture continues to be the most popular…
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Features, December 2015
T’was the Day After Christmas
By Ron Andrea T’was the day after Christmas and, as 10 AM nears, the Goose was a flurry of great volunteers. The pricers were tagging, the shleppers like elves were frantically working to stock all the shelves. Cashiers had their registers warmed up and ready, and the tool guys and book babes were steely eyed…
Features, November 2015
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…
Generals, October 2015
Community Outreach Fashion Show wrap up
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…
Features, October 2015
Frost in August
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…
Front Page, September 2015
Golden Goose Holiday Department open for business
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…
Front Page, August 2015
Mary, The Maytag Lady invites you to the Golden Goose Fashion Show
Nan Nasser Mary, the Maytag lady, is ready to tour the homes of those needing repairs with all the gadgets she has found at the Golden Goose Thrift Shop. Come to the annual GGTS Fashion Show to be held Monday, September 14 at 3:00 p.m. in the MountainView Ballroom. This fun filled event will showcase…
Generals, June 2015
Annual Golden Goose Fashion Show set for September 14
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…
June 2015
SaddleBrooke Community Outreach Happenings
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…
Tucson's Taste of The Town, June 2015
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…