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Pauline’s still ‘classy’ with new name
Fashion show at 2 p.m. Sat., April 4
by Joan Westlake Pauline’s Boutique.” boutique, featuring consignment and retail bridal and
Drive by Cobblestone Village at Warner and She laughs that at fi rst, she resisted, but as the prom gowns with attire for the entire wedding party
McClintock looking for Classy Refl ections and you’ll shop evolved into her charming boutique, the name from fl ower girl to mother of the bride. Accessories for
fi nd it has been redesigned as Pauline’s Boutique. seemed just right. Macdonald says people look in, are the wedding day are also available.
Owner Rita Macdonald says her upscale, women’s intrigued by the inviting design and enter. Macdonald points out that customers love that the
wear consignment store has a new name but it’s still With more than 3,000 consigners and very high clothing is marked down each week so the longer it
classy. standards, much of the clothing is from better remains, the lower the price. But, she warns that her
She explains that after she sold her successful boutiques and designer collections. Special buys add clothing moves quickly and waiting a few days to buy
antique shop, she was “free and easy” for a couple of retail items to the mix. Chico’s and Talbots are some might bring disappointment.
years, but after so much time in the retail business, of the top brand names found on their own specials Enjoy a preview of what Pauline’s has to offer at a
she began to get restless. A friend told her the business racks. fashion show 2 p.m. Sat., April 4 during the shopping
was for sale. Macdonald describes the clothing as targeted to village’s Cobblestone Extravaganza. In addition to
“I took a look and thought, ‘Hmm, this might be mid-20- to 45-year-old shoppers. She quickly adds that the runway event, there will be door prizes from the
fun,’” Macdonald says. “August 1, it was mine. From she has many senior customers with young-at-heart Village shops and refreshments.
the beginning, I planned to bring my antiques down style. The well-organized shop features everything Pauline’s is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday
here and dress them with clothes, so to speak, and from lingerie and shorts to trendy jeans and jackets. through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and noon
create a stylish boutique. On my website I put this Great prices on pant suits make Pauline’s popular to 5 p.m. Sunday. The shop is at 1721 E. Warner Rd.
classic 1920s woman and named her Pauline after my with professional women. Jewelry, hats, handbags and on the southwest corner of Warner and McClintock in
great aunt. I wrote, ‘Pauline dresses for winter.’ One other accessories complete the outfi ts. the Bashas’ Plaza in Tempe. Call 480-456-6198 or go to
of the girls who works here told me I had to call this The Bridal Knot is her new boutique within the www.paulinesboutiqueonline.com.
Chandler church offers H.O.P.E.
Free swim lessons
by Miriam Van Scott
marks April Pools Day
During these tough economic times, Desert Springs
Church in Southern Chandler is reaching out with
programs to help heal body and soul. Discipleship
Free information and activities to promote “safe
Pastor Jathan Gerdes says the church is restructuring
kids, safe parents, safe environment” and free swim
its outreach program to address current crises, and its
lessons are all part of Gold Medal Swim School’s
doors are open to all who are struggling.
Water Safety Day, held in celebration of April Pools
“There are lots of hurting people out there,” says
Day, from 2:30 to 5 p.m., Sat., April 4.
Gerdes. “They have different needs, different stories.
Infants and children of all ages are welcome to
Right now we’re distributing food and other aid, and
the event which also includes Baby and Me swim,
we’re developing a program to help people in their
food, games and education from the Chandler Fire
job search.”
Department.
These services are available to anyone in the
Preregistration is required by calling 480-961-SWIM
SanTan Sun area, regardless of religious affi liation.
(7946). Gold Medal Swim School is located at 6909 W.
STSN photo
Ray Rd., Suite 27, one mile east of I-10 in Chandler.
HEALING HOPE: Desert Springs Church Pastor Jathan Gerdes, here
Visit www.goldmedalswimschool.com to learn more.
See H.O.P.E. Page 61
with Paula Stith, invite the community to seek assistance from
his church.
Get ‘hoppy’ at Easter events
There are plenty of opportunities for SanTan Sun area
children to greet the Easter Bunny and hunt for eggs,
including Chandler’s hometown signature Easter event,
the Chandler’s Family Easter Celebration, at Snedigar
Sportsplex on April 11.
Festivities begin at 9 a.m., followed by egg scrambles
at 10:30 a.m. and the Family Easter Basket Giveaway
at 11:30 a.m. Additional highlights include children’s
activities, take-home arts and crafts, information booths
and photos with the Easter Bunny. Participants are
encouraged to bring their best Easter bonnets to compete
for prizes for the most creative and festive in their age
categories – there’s even one for adults.
In addition, winners of Chandler’s Easter coloring
contest are announced. Entry forms are available at
all Chandler community and recreation centers, with
completed forms due April 6. STSN photo
Admission is free with minimal charges for some
EGGS & BUNNIES: Egg hunts, visits with the Easter Bunny and Easter bonnet competitions are all part of the fun at Chandler’s Family
activities and photos. Snedigar Sportsplex is located at 4500 Easter Celebration at Snedigar Sportsplex on Sat., April 11.
S. Basha Rd. in Southern Chandler. Info: 480-782-2640,
480-782-2735, www.chandleraz.gov/special-events.
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