Laguna Woods Music Director - Pauline Lamoureux
I was born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona. I have 2 older brothers. I graduated from Western Christian High School in 1987. My family moved to Costa Mesa, CA because of my dad's work when I was 19 years old.
I started my college career as a music major at Glendale Community College in Glendale, AZ. When my family moved to California , I transferred to The Master's College, in Newhall, CA to continue my music education. I was only there a semester because at the end of my Sophomore year I was diagnosed with Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, which caused severe pain, numbness and tingling in my hands. It would be a year of painful therapy before I was able to even touch a piano key again. I transferred to Southern California College which is now called Vanguard University, in Costa Mesa, for my Junior and Senior years. I graduated in 1992 with a B.A. in Music. Over the years of my college career I was blessed with many opportunities for music ministry and I am grateful for all I learned.
After college my first church job was at Garden Grove Christian Church. During this time I also worked as an accompanist for Santa Ana High School. Then a few years later at El Toro High School. I came to LCC in 1995 as organist– accompanist. Three years ago I was given the privilege of also directing the chancel choir at LCC. The choir is a wonderful group of people who have become my second family over the last 14 years. I also have been a private piano teacher for the last 15 years. God truly has been good to me.
Twelve years ago I was diagnosed with a chronic illness, Fibromyalgia. For those of you who have this or know someone who does, you know that every day is a struggle. But I am thankful that God continues to give me the daily strength that I need and anything that I am able to accomplish is only because of His grace. I thank God daily for my husband and family who are my support!
My hobbies include spending time with my husband and dogs, gardening, travel, time at the beach, eating my husband's delicious home cooked meals. I live in Costa Mesa with my husband (of almost 2 years!) Andre, and our 2 loveable dogs, Gracie and Beatty.
Lutheran Church of the Cross &
Christian Preschool
(949) 837-4673, fax 829-0215
24231 El Toro Road, Laguna Woods, CA 92637
Lutheran Church of the Cross &
Aliso Viejo Christian School K-8
(949) 389-0300, fax (949) 389-0383
1 Orion, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656