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M O 1HE UAK VILLt BE.AV C .R weaueMjay uciooei is, ziaaj Life begins at 4 0 L ook in g b ack at 4 d ecad es o f com m unity and retail co m m itm en t. vents For October · O uter Clothing Drive October 2nd - November 11th In partnership with the Oakville Beaver & CHWO 1250, on behalf of Kerr Street Ministries ·OTMH Good H ealth Expo & Teddy Bear Hospital Hopedale is pleased to be hosting this event on behalf of Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital. The expo will consist of 40 interactive displays and a Teddy bear Hospital that children can bring their teddy bears or dolls to for medical treatment. Saturday, October 21st, 9:30 am - 4:00 pm ·Entrepreneurial Ttade Show Tuesday, October 24th Exciting Free Seminars at The Enterprise Centre with scheduled speakers such as Kenny Vadas - 17-year-old entrepreneur Mobile Software Technologies Inc. - 10:00 am Adam Simpson - 21-year-old CEO of Multi-Million Dollar Company Click2net.com - 3:00 pm 7:00 pm - Barry O'Brian, Director of Corporate Affairs, LCBO 8:00 pm - Keith Morrison, CEO and Director of Quantec Geoscience, International Geophysical Consulting and Technology Firm SKETCH PHOTO FROM OAKVILLE BEAVER ARCHIVES Sketch of 80's Hopedale M a ll... the future- ·55 Plus Club 2nd Anniversary Celebration Thursday, October 26th, 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm Complimentary refreshments and gifts, including a special card for a free coffee & dessert at P.A.M. 's, on your own Birthday. If you're already a member watch for the special invitation coming your way soon. Interested in becoming a member, call 905-827-0229 for more information. By Kym Funnell The Eighties saw some impressive developments at Hopedale Shopping Centre, as this was the decade they moved ahead with a $4-milIion facelift. After extensive research and studies, Hopedale Developments conclud ed that Oakville consumers were not frivolous, and that they demanded value while enjoying a comfortable envi ronment. In response to this, they decided to provide Oakvillians with an upscale place to shop. As shown above right, the artist's rendering illus trates plans for continuous skylights to supply an abun dance of natural hght, while plantings throughout the mall would help to brighten the interior. In addition to For those of you who remember Hopedale's earlier the interior renovations of skylights, trees, m irrors years, you might recall their 28th birthday celebration in would be added to accentuate and complement the open 1988. Being as they were the first mall in Oakville 28 concept. The exterior also received softer facings and years earlier, they felt it was time to initiate another first glass blocks to bring more light into the mall. The highly in town. So they presented a 12-foot high, 10-foot wide anticipated unveiling took place in October of 1986, birthday cake! It was quite a sight to see, situated in after 18 months of renovations. The `pioneer' mall of Centre Court, the largest birthday cake without a doubt. Oakville was entering a new era. Of course they also had a spectacular Anniversary The Eighties saw the introduction of many new stores Sidewalk Sale as a great big thank you to consumers, and to Hopedale Shopping Centre, as they were trying to what party is a success with clowns? They had jovial develop a full multi-faceted presence in the mall, coin clowns all over the mall greeting customers, playing with ciding with trends of that era while offering the commu magic, juggling, face-painting, and more! It almost nity diversity at medium price points. sounds as good as what they have planned for this year's With that priority in mind, one popular addition to 40th birthday celebration, so look below for more the mall was Shoppers Drug Mart, whose wide range of details. Check back here next week to see where merchandise included books, household products, party Hopedale is headed in the next decade. accessories and children's toys. In continuing to keep up with X - * the times, Shoppers recently doivnsized their departm ent store image in favour of a con sumer focus that reflects upon the health and beauty trends of today. Throughout the Eighties, S a tu rd a y , O c to b e r 2 6 th Hopedale also welcomed You'nique H air Design, Radio · 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Shack, CIBC, TD Bank, · Free birthday cake B lack's Camera and Candy · Free balloons & arcade rides for kids Cupboard. yPop in & celebrate our · Live CHWO 1250 remote with Norm Edwards · FORTY chances to grab mall bucks out of thin air · FORTY $40 Gift Certificate DRAWS Details available at signs located throughout the Centre. MALLennium DRAW In celeb ratio n o f o u r 40th A n n iversary, you cou ld W IN a $20 00 S h o p p in g S p ree. Entry forms available at stores throughout the Centre. ------ Tenant------In recognition of the 80's Candy Cupboard will be offering a Single Scoop Ice Cream Cone fo r an B O 0 donation to the Kerr St. Ministries' Youth Program Saturday October 28th (O N LY ) More than neighbourhood dads have their day at Hopedale during the 9 0 's. Look for our next 40th Anniversary Feature on Wednesday, October 25th, 2000. Hopedale Shopping Centre 3rd Line & Rebecca · 827-0229 · www.hopedalemall.on.ca Shop: Mon. - F ri. 9 :3 0 am to 9 :0 0 pm · Sat. 9 :3 0 am to 6 :0 0 pm · Sun. Noon to 5 :0 0 pm V i