PNAGSL 2nd General Assembly
YOU ARE INVITED THIS SPRING 2025!
WHAT: PNA Greater St. Louis 2nd General Assembly Meeting
WHEN: Saturday, April 26, 2025, 12 noon to 3:00 pm
WHERE: Dielmann Recreation Center, 11400 Olde Cabin Road, Creve Coeur, MO 63141
AGENDA: Meet and Greet with the 2024-2026 Executive Board, Advisory Council, and other Members Get to know more about our 2025 Upcoming Monthly Activities Opportunity to learn our Goals and Plans for 2025 Advocacy and Community Outreach Networking with the Greater St. Louis Nursing Leaders
Lunch will be provided!
Together, we can have an Impact and Influence!

Medical Mission: Medical, Dental and Operation Tuli
"Cogon Elementary School 100th Founding Anniversary"!!! Medical Mission – A Legacy of Giving Back
In celebration of the 100th Founding Anniversary of Cogon Elementary School, one of the major highlights is a Medical Mission spearheaded by CES Batch ’82, and CES Alumni Association.
We are calling on all our alumni who are medical professionals to join this meaningful event. This is a special opportunity to give back to the institution that helped shape our journey toward success in the medical field. We are also inviting all alumni and community members to avail of the following FREE services:
Medical Check-up
Dental Check-up
Minor Surgery (Operation Tuli)
Reading Eyeglasses
Date: May 2, 2025 Venue: CES Auditorium In coordination with -Bohol Chocolate Hills Lions Club
Philippine Nurses Association-Bohol
Philippine Nurses Association of Greater St. LOUIS, USA
Governor Celestino Gallares Medical Center
City of Tagbilaran
Let’s come together in the spirit of service and gratitude. See you there!
PNAGSL Joins FAAMO Summer Picnic 2025!
PNAGSL Joins Filipino-American Association Missouri Summer Picnic 2025!
Talk ALZ Research, Statistics and Ìmpact… and YOGA
PNAGSL supports ALZ St. Louis with YOGA
Community Outreach: Elsevier, Asian Heritage Employee Resource Group ( ASHRA ERG)
PNAGSL will be attending the Elsevier, Asian Heritage Employee Resource Group ( ASHRA ERG) in celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month
S4YD "Sweat For Your Brain" by ALZ Society
S4YD "Sweat For Your Brain" by ALZ Society: What’s Good For Your Body Is Good For Your Brain!
Philippine Nurses Association of America, Inc. 46th National Convention
PNAA 46th National Convention - Nurses Gearing Up: Driving Impact and Influence in Healthcare
Meet with PNAA ALZ Director, Ms. Janette Moreno
Meet with PNAA ALZ Director, Ms. Janette Moreno, for the first quarterly report
PNAGSL supports PNA of Greater Kansas City
PNAGSL supports PNA of Greater Kansas City Gala Night
Meet and greet with Philippine Consulate General - Chicago
PNAGSL participates the Meet and greet with Philippine Consulate General - Chicago
PNAGSL Meet with Gabrielle (ALZ Liaison)
PNAGSL Meet with Gabrielle (ALZ Liaison) via Zoom
PNAGSL Participates MO ALZ Awareness Day
Awareness to action, advancing equity in prevention and research
PNAGSL Supports Missouri Alzheimer's "Awareness Day"
PNAGSL Supports Missouri Alzheimer's "Awareness Day"
Alphabet Sabaw: PM&R, IRF, WIIFM… What's in it for me?
When: January 29, 2025, Wednesday.
Time: 5 pm Registration, 530pm Presentation.
Topic: Alphabet SOUP: Physical, Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R), Inpatient Rehabilitation Facilities (IRF)
Speaker: Herbert Villaflores, MD, FAAPMR, MBA
Regional Medical Director - St. Louis, US Physiatry
Director of Quality, SSM-Select Rehabilitation, St. Louis.
Venue: Dielmann Recreation Complex
11400 Olde Cabin Rd.
Creve Coeur, MO. 63141
Exciting news! I’ll be sending out the RSVP list shortly, so keep an eye out for that. In the meantime, make sure to mark your calendars! Can’t wait to celebrate together. Thanks!
It’s essential to bring a nurse with you.
PNAGSL Celebrates FEAST OF SANTO NIŇO DE CEBU – MISSOURI
FEAST OF SANTO NIŇO DE CEBU – MISSOURI
Sinulog 2025
HOLY SPIRIT CHURCH
3130 Parkwood Lane, Maryland Heights, MO. 63043
January 19, 2025, SundayTheme: Santo Niño, Hope of the Pilgrim Church
CELEBRANT: BISHOP MARK S. RIVITUSO
1: 30 PM ROSARY (Ms. Lea Murray)
1: 45 PM 9TH NOVENA (Ms. Lily Elznic)
2:00 PM TURN OVER OF HERMANA MAYORES
HERMANA MAYORES 2025 (Mr. Mike & Doris Powers)
HERMANA MAYORES 2026 (Mr. Ken & Leah Keifer)
2: 30 PM COMMUNITY SINULOG
2:45 PM SANTO NINO KARO PROCESSION
3:00 PM HOLY MASS
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT (Mrs. Alice Q. Torregosa)
THE CONCLUDING RITE / SOLEMN BLESSING
BLESSING OF CHILDREN
BLESSING OF STO. NINO STATUES
SENDING FORTH / SINULOG EXIT
4:15 PM Sinulog Celebration & dinner @ Holy Spirit gymnasium
Viva, Viva Senyor!!! Pit Senyor Santo Niño!!!
Sinulog 2025 – Program
WELCOME MarieAnn E. Taylor
National Anthem of USA Ms. Cheenee Astrande
Philippine National Anthem Mr. Patrick Opeña
Blessing of Grace Deacon Del Leonardo
DINNER & SERENADE Keicy de la Cruz “We are One”
A. PARADE OF HERMANA MAYORES FROM 2005 - 2024
B. The Re-enactment
Mike Powers Rajah Humabon
Doris S. Powers Queen Juana 2025
Leah A. Keifer Lady-in-waiting
Vincent DiFatta Fr. Pedro de Valderrama (Spanish priest)
Jerry Matildo Missionary
Mark Silvosa Antonio Pigafetta (Italian scholar and explorer)
Richard Veit Ferdinand Magellan (Portuguese Explorer)
Justine Leo Q. Torregosa Narrator
C. Sinulog Performers
1. The Philippine Arts Foundation (PAF)
2. Sinulog dance with Hermana as Queen Juana
3. The Lolas & Teachers in St. Louis
4. FAAMO Dancers
5. Fil-Am Group of Friends
6. FINALE SINULOG DANCE Lead by all Sinulog performers & devotees
TAYO NA MAG SINULOG, TAYONG LAHAT MAG PIT SENYOR!!!
PNAGSL Participates Simbang Gabi in St. Louis
PNAGSL Participates Simbang Gabi in St. Louis

2024 PNAGSL Annual Christmas Party
December 7, 2024
6:00pm
Hollywood Casino & Hotel
777 Casino Center Drive
Maryland Heights, MO 63045
Tickets:
$65 for adults
$30 for 4-12 year olds
Free for 3 years old and below
RSVP by November 25, 2024
To: Henzel Ople 206.765.7514
Ces Nalagan 314.600.1857
Alice Torregosa 314.393.5022
Cash or Checks to PNAGSL
Zelle AliceQTo@gmail.com
Venmo @leahDC1022

Disco Bingo
Location: Holy Spirit Parish Annex
3111 Parkwood Lane
Maryland Heights, MO 63043
Doors at 4:00pm
Event: 5:00 - 7:00pm
$20 per person
$22 per person after 11/2/2024 (walk-ins accepted)
$3 per bingo card
$190 per table - max of 10 persons per table
Must pre-register tables by 11/2/2024
$200 after 11/2 - 11/8 (no walk-ins)
Hotdog, chips, cookies & water included. Bring your own snacks and non-alcoholic beverages.
Call or text Leah with inquiries: 618.207.9456
Proceeds will benefit PNAGSL website development & Educational Outreach Programs