Sunday 27 December 2015

Week-In-Review … As of 12/28

12/22/2015 Tuesday > CHRISTMAS CAROLING at GMH, 3:00 pm ..🎼 ðŸŽ¶ðŸŽ… 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 PÃ¥sguan 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' .... 

Sunday 20 December 2015

Ginen Events - As of 12/21

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

Saturday 12 December 2015

"DÃ…NDAN I PANDARETAS .. 
NA' FANPALÃ…NGPANG"

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'!

Friday 11 December 2015

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

Tuesday 1 December 2015

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!

Sunday 13 September 2015

FestPac Literary Arts Auditions - Sept. 19 at the Lujan House

Opportunities to audition for FestPac is scheduled for Sep. 19, 2015 at the Lujan House in Agana. Oral storytelling has been given the time slot of 1:45 to 3:15 P.M We hope to see you there!

Sunday 6 September 2015

Ginen Meeting - Sept. 9

Join us for our next Ginen meeting on Sept. 9 at 6:00 p.m. at King's Tamuning.  We hope to see you there!

Wednesday 12 August 2015

The 2016 Festival of the Pacific Arts Guam Literary Arts committee is
accepting, through October 15, 2015, original, unpublished work for its
upcoming anthology, Local Voices. Quality poetry, fiction and non-fiction
written in English or in a Pacific language (with translations into
English) are wanted. Writers may submit up to five (5) poems and three (3)
prose pieces. The maximum length for each piece is 15 pages of typed,
single-spaced text. With your submission, include a cover sheet with your
contact information.

Send submissions to pacificfestival2016@gmail.com. For more information on
entry guidelines, contact Publication sub-committee chairs, Dr. Monique
Storie at mstorie@uguam.uog.edu or Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera at


Saturday 4 July 2015

Callout and Auditions

July 11, 2015: The FESTPAC Programming Committee will host its first official callout for interested candidates to discuss the criteria and dates for the upcoming auditions. The callout event will take place at the GCC Multi-Purpose Room.

The auditions have been scheduled for the following dates:

July 18, 2015:
10 am to 12 noon - Oratory (story-telling, poetry etc.)
1 pm to 3 pm - Publications

July 25, 2015:
10 am - 12 noon - History
1 pm - 3 pm  - Theatre

Aug. 1, 2015:
10 am - 12 noon - Fashion
1 pm - 3 pm - Fino’ i Tano’

Tuesday 9 June 2015

Ginen Meeting - June 13

A Ginen i Hila meeting will be held Saturday, June 13, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at King's restaurant in Tamuning.