Week-In-Review … December 20 - 26, 2015

12/22/2015 Tuesday > CHRISTMAS CAROLING at GMH, 3:00 pm . Met at the Main entrance Lobby ..... Joey Leon Guerrero, Juanita Peredo, Frances Blanco, Ann Rivera, Ewy Taitano, Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera, Annie Pineda, David Gofigan, Patti Quichocho, Toni Calvo (and granddaughter Mia) and Benit Lizama ..... Ms. Maria Perez, GMH Public Relations, met and guided the group to the 3rd floor and 4th floor wards.  

12/25/2015 Thursday > CHRISTMAS DAY ...Day for Family and Friends to share in this Blessed Occasion … We hoped all of you celebrated in ways that brought Peace, Love and Joy to everyone.

What's UP for THIS WEEK:

There was a Literary Arts Author's Night   / Open Mic  event set for the last Tuesday of December however was cancelled due to venue closure;

Dr. Rivera (Literary Arts Committee member) had announced:

The following is our latest list of those who will be sharing their stories/poetry:

Annie Pineda, Patti Quichocho, Kisha Borja-Quichocho , Johanna Salinas, Ewy Taitano, Benit Lizama, Ann Rivera, Juanita Peredo, Joey Leon Guerrero (Tentative), Toni Calvo (Tentative), Dr. Rivera & the rest of the Literary Arts Publications Delegation (Back-up)

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We are also excited that members of the Ginen i Hila' i Maga’taotao Siha Association will share a special Kanta treat that will lift your spirits, touch your heart, and get you into the mood to ring in the New Year 2016!  Un Dangkulo Na Si Yu'os Ma'ase'!

... soon there after had sent this message:

Hafa Adai Team,

Dispensa, I recently received a message from Denise regarding the closure of the Guma' Tasa Coffeehouse this week.  Thus, I regret to inform you that our Literary Arts Authors Night/Open Mic event will be cancelled.  Please let others know of the cancellation.  I apologize for any inconvenience.

We express our deep gratitude to Denise for graciously allowing us to host our monthly FESTPAC activities.  Felis Påsguan Nochebuena yan Magof na Åñu Nuebu!

Saina Ma'ase',

si Dr. R :)

Stay Tuned for further Updates.

Looking Ahead >>>

January 17th, 2016 Sunday @ 4:00 pm >> FestPac Literary Arts Committee Meeting .. Sinajana Mayor's Office // Contact 477-4234 or literary.guam@gmai.com for details

~ Calendar of Events ~

Library Readings ... will continue at the Nieves Flores Memorial Library during March / Mes Silebrasion Chamoru

Historical Significance ... of this organization will be compiled and presented

Comedy Show .. "FRIHONADAS YAN BABARIAS" ... will form a G-rated performance for kids & family AND adults

"IN THEIR OWN WORDS" ... "A Day In The Life"

"Puengen Na'Ma'nao" … October

UNIFORMS ... T-shirts, skirts, blouse/shirt, vests .. Color (tan / light brown)

RECRUITMENT ... to expand on membership

>> Information will be forthcoming for these events

Other Information >>>

WHAT'S.APP chat group (Administrator:  Lois Gumataotao) .. another means to communicating with each other .. Let us know your preferred cell phone contact.

Club DUES Please submit your dues as soon as you can

SI YU'OS MA'ASE' .... 

Ginen i Hila' Brings Christmas Cheer!

CHRISTMAS CAROLING AT GUAM MEMORIAL HOSPITAL 

Ginen News - 12/21

12/15/15 Tuesday > Christmas Dinner / Social .. was held at Carmen's Restaurant in Hagatna.  Toni & Tony Calvo, Annie Pineda, Patti Quichocho, Frances Blanco, Juanita Peredo, Joey Leon Guerrero, Ewy Taitano, Benit Lizama, Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera and Malia Ramirez all enjoyed the Hispanic Cuisine, "Describe/Guess Who This Person Is-Exchange Gift", shared and reminisced "Talk Stories", sang Christmas Songs.  'Calendar Of Events' was discussed and a working schedule was outlined (see below).

What's UP for THIS WEEK:

December 22nd 2015 Tuesday .. CHRISTMAS CAROLING at Guam Memorial Hospital (GMH) .. Meet at the Entrance Lobby .. 3:00 p.m. .. Bring 2 friends to join us!

Thursday December 25th .. It's Christmas Day... Rejoice for Christ is in our presence .. Be Blessed in Body, Heart and Spirit in His Graces for each moment in time We shall be renewed, refreshed, and remember the Reason for the Season .. Have a very Merry Christmas

~ Calendar of Events ~

Library Readings .. will continue at the Nieves Flores Memorial Library during March / Mes Silebrasion Chamoru

Historical Significance .. of this organization will be compiled and presented

Comedy Show .. "FRIHONADAS YAN BABARIAS" .. will form a G-rate for kids & family AND adults

"IN THEIR OWN WORDS" .. "A Day In The Life"

"Puengen Na'Ma'nao" .. October

UNIFORMS .. T-shirts, skirts, blouse/shirt, vests .. Color (tan / light brown)

RECRUITMENT .. to expand on membership

.... Information will be forthcoming for these events ...

Other Information >>>

WHAT'S.APP chat group (Administrator:  Lois Gumataotao) .. another means to communicating with each other .. Let us know your preferred cell phone contact.

Club DUES Please submit your dues as soon as you can

SI YU'OS MA'ASE' .... 

"Ginen I Hila' I Maga' Taotao Siha"  Officers 2015-2016

President:  Toni Calvo  ..  Vice-President:  Frances Blanco  ..  Secretary:  Ewy Taitano  ..  Treasurer:  Patti Quichocho  ..  Historian:  Benit Lizama  ..  WebMaster:  Dr. Matilda Rivera  ..  Sergeant-At-Arms:  Annie Pineda

"DÅNDAN I PANDARETAS .. 

NA' FANPALÅNGPANG"

December 15th, 2015 .. Tuesday .. 7:00 pm .. CHRISTMAS GET TOGETHER ..

Reminder >> Please acknowledge your joining us for this social event by confirming with Ms. Patti.

Bring your CHRISTMAS EXCHANGE GIFT ($25 max .. those members who pulled names)

There will also be surprise activities!

SI YU'OS MA'ASE'!

Ginen Weekly Update

We will be having weekly updates to inform the membership and those interested in knowing "What's Happening" with our organization.

A meeting was held on December 3rd, 2015 at Foody's / Shell Gas Station in Barrigada.  In attendance:  Toni & Tony Calvo, Frances Blanco, Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera, Ewy Taitano, Benit Lizama, Patti Quichocho, Anne Pineda, Juanita Peredo, Joey Leon Guerrero, Malia Ramirez.

OFFICERS for the year .. November 2015 - November 2016:

President:  Toni Calvo

Vice-President:  Frances Blanco

Secretary:  Ewy Taitano

Treasurer:  Patti Quichocho

Historian:  Benit Lizama

WebMaster:  Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera

Sergeant-At-Arms:  Annie Pineda

December 7th, 2015 - Monday 8:00 pm >>> MAISA The Girl Who Save The Island / an Animation and Live Action movie  .. Premier Showing .. at the Tango Theater at the Agana Shopping Center in Hagatna ..... Come early .. Showtime is at 8:00 pm.

December 8th, 2015 - Tuesday 6:00 pm >>> NOBENAN SANTA MARIAN KAMALEN .. Invitation extended by Anne & Patti to attend their annual PROMESA TO SANTA MARIA .. 5:30 pm .. Nobena will start at 6:00 pm .. at their home in Barrigada.

December 15th, 2015 - Tuesday 7:00 pm >>> CHRISTMAS SOCIAL / PARTY .. at Carmen's Restaurant in Hagatna (in the side room, right side from the restaurant) .. We will be having an EXCHANGE OF GIFTS .. Calendar of Events will be planned out this evening as well.)

December 22nd, 2015 - Tuesday 2:00 pm >>> Christmas Caroling at Guam Memorial Hospital .. Meet at the Main Lobby area by 2pm

Will start a WHAT'S.APP chat group (by WebMaster) .. another means to communicating with each other .. Let us know your preferred cell phone contact.

Will be getting UPDATES of Current Events (by Secretary) .. on a weekly basis or as Updates are relayed throughout.

We will  need to meet to come up with a CALENDAR OF EVENTS for this Year  .. This will be done during our Christmas Social (12/15)

Exchange of Gifts .. Names were pulled.  If you would like to join in on this festive event, Please contact Ms. Patti. 

Next Meeting ..  To Be Announced

Congratulations to the Newly-Elected 2015-2016 Ginen i Hila Officers!

President:  Antonia Masga Calvo

Vice President: Frances Blanco

Secretary:  Ewy Taitano

Treasurer:   Patricia Ann Quichocho

Historian:  Benita Lizama

Sgt.-at-Arms:  Annie Pineda

Webmaster:  Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera

Ginen Election, Membership Renewal & Recruitment - Dec. 3, 7:00 p.m. @ Foody’s Barrigada Shell Gas Station

Please join us this Thursday, Dec 3, 2015 at 7:00 pm at the Foody's Barrigada Shell Gas Station, as we will be having an election of officers, membership renewals, and recruitment of new members. Kindly spread the word and share this with current, past, and prospective Ginen members. We hope to see you there!

Happy Thanksgiving!

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FESTPAC Literary Arts Author Reading at Guma Tasa - Nov. 24

Enjoy the following Author Reading Snapshots compliments of Storytelling Chair/Ginen member Louie Gombar!

Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera starts the night off with her poems Guela Dear and Biba Kumpleanos.

Dr. Monique C. Storie shares her imagery poetry piece.

Lei Naholowaa shares three of her poetry pieces.

GINEN I TANO' SUNDAY MARKET STREETFEST - November 15

The historic streets of Inalahan will come alive this Sunday!
Vendors and shoppers are invited to Inalahan's GINEN I TANO' SUNDAY MARKET
STREETFEST this Sunday, November 15, from 9am to 2pm.  Located on San Jose
Avenue in front of the G.Flores Museum and Hotnu Bakery, this month's
event will feature Guam's Traditional Artists who are preparing to
participate in Festpac 2016.  Carving Subcommittee Chair George Francisco
has secured confirmations from 11 traditional artists who will participate
with local carvings and body ornamentation.  During the event, Judy Flores
and volunteers will assist artists fill out the official CAHA application
forms to join the Guam Delegation of Traditional Artists.  Artists may
apply to join as participants with full delegate status and
responsibilities of staying with the Festival delegation; or they may
apply to join as Exhibitors.  Exhibitor status will bestow the status and
responsibilities to demonstrate and exhibit at scheduled times, but do not
allow artists to stay in the delegation lodgings nor provide meals.   This
ruling by the Festpac Organizing Committee allows artists to participate
while attending to home-care responsibilities such as tending to animals,
gardens, and family members.

In addition to Hotnu breads and Pizza, fundraising fiesta plates will be
sold by the Mae Taitague-Laximana families.  Other vendors are welcome to
sell fresh produce and Chamorro food delicacies.  All vendor booths are
free; however, advance registration is encouraged to insure that there is
space available under the canopies.  Space will be reserved for those who
register by calling Bobbie Mantanona at 988-6044 or by email to
bjean@guam.net, or judyflores@guam.net.

New local Consignment items are:
2016 Calendars with photographs by Reuben Olivas
Color Guam Activity Books by Taliea Leon Guerrero Strohmeyer
Acrylic Paintings by Arthur Manglona

New vendor and exhibition booths include:
Richard Mostan's Textured Acrylic Paintings
Local Designed Table Skirts and Aprons by Lola Pinaula
Sakman model exhibit by Sakman CHE'LU member Tony Borja.

Additional vendors will be accepted until all spaces are filled.  Tables
and chairs are limited, so vendors should bring their own.  Vendors are
allowed to set up their own pop-up canopies
along the street. With permission from Mayor Doris Flores Lujan, San Jose
Avenue in front of G.Flores Museum will be closed from 8am to 2:30pm.
One-way traffic will flow from the Obing Flores house on San Jose Avenue
at the ball field intersection towards G.Flores, turning left to flow back
to the Pale' Duenas/coastal roadway in front of Gef Pa'go.  Public parking
is available along the bayside before and after Gef Pa'go and around the
San Jose Church.

FINAL AUDITIONS

GCWC - Cultural Event to Benefit FESTPAC - Nov. 7