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The PACCALITE Newsletter brings together supporters, volunteers, and community members with timely updates on the organization's efforts to improve lives through accessible healthcare, advocacy, and support services. Each issue highlights success stories, upcoming events, and essential resources, while also providing information on how individuals can get involved or contribute to the cause. With a focus on building a stronger, healthier community, the PACCALITE Newsletter serves as a meaningful connection between the organization and those it aims to serve, offering inspiration and a call to action for all who care about making a difference.
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QUICK NEWS AND UPDATES 2026
FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL
Our thanks to these entities and individuals for their partnership and partial funding on our programs.
~ Hudson County Office of Aging
~ ALMS (Association of Learning and Mentoring Services)
~ October 25, 2025 Gala Honorary Chairs Fe Martinez and Sahlee Manongdo (November 2025 - October 2026)
PACCAL'S PROGRAMS
April , 2026,
PACCAL SUPPORTS THE COMMUNITY
April , 2026,
FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH.
Our thanks to these entities and individuals for their partnership and partial funding on our programs.
~ Hudson County Office of Aging
~ ALMS (Association of Learning and Mentoring Services)
~ October 25, 2025 Gala Honorary Chairs Fe Martinez and Sahlee Manongdo (November 2025 - October 2026)
~ March 25, 2025 Gala Honorary Chairs Senen Cabalfin and Linda Limcaco (April 2025 - March 2026)
If you are interested with the programs we deliver and wish to participate, volunteer, or be a member to help strengthen our programming, check our CALENDAR and/or email info.paccal@gmail.com
PACCAL'S PROGRAMS
March 28, 2026, Saturday - PACCAL hosted Wellness in Motion for our 55+, our seniors, and are teamed with volunteers in our community. Managed by by Ms. Edna Tiongson and Gilbert Vianzon.
March 26, 2026, Thursday - PACCAL hosted this month's Membership Meeting to update our colleagues with our programs and initiatives. Followed by a small gathering for February birthday celebrants. The meeting was hosted by President Freddy Burke and celebrants in-attendance ED Ria Serrano, PP Rose Javier, and member Rebecca Samanyaphon.
March 25, 2026, Saturday -Bus Trip Outreach was canceled. Managed by Anita Tan.
March 21, 2026, Saturday -Wellness in Motion for our 55+, our seniors, and are teamed with volunteers in our community. Managed by by Ms. Edna Tiongson and Gilbert Vianzon.
March 20, 2026, Tuesday - Social at Harborview by Elvira Reyes.
March 17, 2026, Tuesday - Wellness in Motion Online Workshop. Managed by Community Health Worker (CH) Anita Tan. Instructor Gianne Calzado.
March 17, 2026, Tuesday - Healthy Heart Online Workshop. Managed by Community Health Worker (CHW) Susan Liguori with Guest Presenter.
March 14, 2026, Saturday - Wellness in Motion for our 55+, our seniors, and are teamed with volunteers in our community. Managed by by Ms. Edna Tiongson and Gilbert Vianzon.
March 13, 2026, Tuesday - Time To Relax In-Person at Harborview by Elvira Reyes.
March 10, 2026, Tuesday - PACCAL hosted a Haircut for Seniors at the Center.
March 10, 2026, Tuesday - Dance and Wellness in Motion In-Person at Harborview by Elvira Reyes. Instructed by Dante Tolentino
March 10, 2026, Tuesday - Wellness in Motion Online Workshop. Managed by Community Health Worker (CH) Anita Tan. Instructor Gianne Calzado.
March 10, 2026, Tuesday - Healthy Heart Online Workshop. Managed by Community Health Worker (CHW) Susan Liguori with Guest Presenter.
March 7, 2026, Saturday - Wellness in Motion for our 55+, our seniors, and are teamed with volunteers in our community. Managed by by Ms. Edna Tiongson and Gilbert Vianzon.
March 3, 2026, Tuesday - Dance and Wellness in Motion In-Person at Harborview by Elvira Reyes. Instructed by Dante Tolentino
March 6, 2026, Tuesday - Time To Relax In-Person at Harborview by Elvira Reyes.
March 3, 2026, Tuesday - Wellness in Motion Online Workshop. Managed by Community Health Worker (CH) Anita Tan. Instructor Gianne Calzado.
March 3, 2026, Tuesday - Healthy Heart Online Workshop. Managed by Community Health Worker (CHW) Susan Liguori with Guest Presenter.
PACCAL SUPPORTS THE COMMUNITY
March 28, 2026, Saturday - PACCAL attended the Knight of Rizal's Grand Turn Over Ceremony. In attendance were members Ria Serrano, Rose Javier, Rolando Javier, Lee Clemente, Reagan Rada, Flo Coronel, Ramona Gapasin, Marilou Songco, Pam Andes, Teresa Medina, Darlene Borromeo, Tess Damito, Gary Abasolo, Joey Mayo, Ariel Aggabao, Rita Lingling,.
March 26, 2026, Thursday - PACCAL partnered with JCI North Jersey's From Innovation to Inclusion: Entrepreneurship Advancing Inclusive Legal Systems for Women's Access to Justic Event at the Bahai International Community Office at the United Nationas Plaza in New York. In attendance were Executive Director Ria Serrano, Second VP Flo Coronel, Board Member Lee Clemente, members Connie Sianoya, Charlene Bornea, Paula Morandarte.
March 21, 2026, Saturday- PACCAL attended PIDCI Grand Marshall Ball Fundraiser. In attendance were Board Sec Aprille Aquino, Director Lee Clemente, Members Merlyn Loja, Nongsky Aquino, Charlene Bornea, Kreena Poquita, Villy Pasia
March 11, 2026, Wednesday - PACCAL attended the Dialogue of the Philippine President Marcos at the United Nations.
FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY.
Our thanks to these entities and individuals for their partnership and partial funding on our programs.
~ Hudson County Office of Aging
~ ALMS (Association of Learning and Mentoring Services)
~ October 25, 2025 Gala Honorary Chairs Fe Martinez and Sahlee Manongdo (November 2025 - October 2026)
~ March 25, 2025 Gala Honorary Chairs Senen Cabalfin and Linda Limcaco (April 2025 - March 2026)
If you are interested with the programs we deliver and wish to participate, volunteer, or be a member to help strengthen our programming, check our CALENDAR and/or email info.paccal@gmail.com
PACCAL'S PROGRAMS
February 28, 2026, Saturday - PACCAL hosted a Volunteer Meet at Sabor A Peru
February 28, 2026, Saturday - Wellness in Motion for our 55+, our seniors, and are teamed with volunteers in our community. Managed by by Ms. Edna Tiongson and Gilbert Vianzon.
February 24, 2026, Tuesday - PACCAL hosted a Virtual Town Hall Meeting with the Consul General and Deputy Consul General of the Philippines in New York.
February 21, 2026, Saturday - Wellness in Motion for our 55+, our seniors, and are teamed with volunteers in our community. Managed by by Ms. Edna Tiongson and Gilbert Vianzon.
February 20, 2026, Tuesday - Social at Harborview by Elvira Reyes.
February 19, 2026, Thursday - PACCAL's Executive Director Ria Serrano hosted a Volunteer Meet and Respite Dinner for seniors, paid and unpaid carers (caregivers) at Hibachi 440.
February 19, 2026, Thursday - PACCAL hosted this month's Membership Meeting to update our colleagues with our programs and initiatives. Followed by a small gathering for February birthday celebrants. The meeting was hosted by President Freddy Burke and celebrant attending in-person Past President Ramona Gapasin.
February 17, 2026, Tuesday - Wellness in Motion Online Workshop. Managed by Community Health Worker (CH) Anita Tan. Instructor Gianne Calzado.
February 17, 2026, Tuesday - Healthy Heart Online Workshop Managed by Community Health Worker (CHW) Susan Liguori with Guest Presenter.
February 14, 2026, Saturday - PACCAL hosted Wellness in Motion for our 55+, our seniors, and are teamed with volunteers in our community. Managed by by Ms. Edna Tiongson and Gilbert Vianzon.
February 13, 2026, Tuesday - Time To Relax In-Person at Harborview by Elvira Reyes.
February 11, 2026, Tuesday - PACCAL hosted a Bus Trip for Seniors to Jersey Gardens. It was a fun filled half day with more than 30 seniors in attendance. In attendance were Executive Director Ria Serrano and the staff team with Past President Betty Buenviaje.
February 10, 2026, Tuesday - Wellness in Motion Online Workshop. Managed by Community Health Worker (CH) Anita Tan. Instructor Gianne Calzado.
February 10, 2026, Tuesday - Healthy Heart Online Workshop.Managed by Community Health Worker (CHW) Susan Liguori with Guest Presenter.
February 7, 2026, Thursday - Wellness in Motion for our 55+, our seniors, and are teamed with volunteers in our community. Managed by by Ms. Edna Tiongson and Gilbert Vianzon.
February 6,2026, Tuesday - Time To Relax In-Person at Harborview by Elvira Reyes.
February 3, 2026, Tuesday - Wellness in Motion Online Workshop. Managed by Community Health Worker (CH) Anita Tan. Instructor Gianne Calzado.
February 3, 2026, Tuesday - Healthy Heart Online Workshop.Managed by Community Health Worker (CHW) Susan Liguori with Guest Presenter.
PACCAL SUPPORTS THE COMMUNITY
February 21, 2026, Saturday - PACCAL's Executive Director Ria Serrano attended the UNIFFIED meeting in Cedar Grove, NJ.
February 21, 2026, Saturday - PACCAL's Executive Director Ria Serrano attended Ms. Betty Catedrilla's Birthday at Galloping Hills. Ms. Catedrilla is a revered senior in Jersey City and is a beloved individual amongst her family and friends.
February 19, 2026, Thursday - PACCAL volunteered for the IFTAR Event at the Jersey City City Hall as Ramadan starts this week. In attendance were Executive Director Ria Serrano with Board Member Leizl Lacida and Member Charlene Bornea.
February 17, 2026, Tuesday - PACCAL attended the Harmony Week hosted by World Yoga Community. In attendance were Executive Director Ria Serrano, Board Member Lee Clemente, Members Connie Sianoya and Charlene Bornea.
February 10, 2026, Tuesday - PACCAL's Executive Director Ria Serrano attended NJDOH"s OMMH Specific Populations Quarterly All Partners Meeting virtually.
February 5, 2026, Thursday - PACCAL attended the KNOW YOUR RIGHTS RAPID RESPONSE Townhall Meeting at Grace Van Vorst Church. In attendance was Executive Director Ria Serrano.
FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY.
Our thanks to these entities and individuals for their partnership and partial funding on our programs.
~ Hudson County Office of Aging
~ ALMS (Association of Learning and Mentoring Services)
~ October 25, 2025 Gala Honorary Chairs Fe Martinez and Sahlee Manongdo (November 2025 - October 2026)
~ March 25, 2025 Gala Honorary Chairs Senen Cabalfin and Linda Limcaco (April 2025 - March 2026)
If you are interested with the programs we deliver and wish to participate, volunteer, or be a member to help strengthen our programming, check our CALENDAR and/or email info.paccal@gmail.com
PACCAL'S PROGRAMS
January 31, 2026, Tuesday - Wellness in Motion for our 55+, our seniors, and are teamed with volunteers in our community. Managed by by Ms. Edna Tiongson and Gilbert Vianzon.
January 29, 2026, Tuesday - PACCAL Bus Trip to Jersey Gardens. Postponed due to snowstorm. Rescheduled to February 11, 2026.
January 24, 2026, Tuesday - Wellness in Motion for our 55+, our seniors, and are teamed with volunteers in our community. Managed by by Ms. Edna Tiongson and Gilbert Vianzon.
January 23, 2026, Friday - Haircut Wellness Outreach for Seniors in Harborview with Dino Balicud.
January 22, 2026, Thursday - PACCAL hosted this month's Membership Meeting to update our colleagues with our programs and initiatives. Followed by a small gathering for February birthday celebrants. The meeting was hosted by President Freddy Burke.
January 20, 2026, Tuesday - Dance and Wellness in Motion In-Person at Harborview by Elvira Reyes. Instructed by Dante Tolentino
January 20, 2026, Tuesday - Wellness in Motion Online Workshop. Managed by Community Health Worker (CH) Anita Tan. Instructor Gianne Calzado.
January 20, 2026, Tuesday - Healthy Heart Online Workshop. Managed by Community Health Worker (CHW) Susan Liguori with Guest Presenter.
January 17, 2026, Tuesday - PACCAL hosted together with Ms. Edna Tiongson and Gilbert Vianzon, a Wellness in Motion for our 55+, our seniors, and are teamed with volunteers in our community.
January 16, 2026, Tuesday - Social in Harborview by Elvira Reyes
January 13, 2026, Tuesday - Dance and Wellness in Motion In-Person at Harborview by Elvira Reyes. Instructed by Dante Tolentino
January 13, 2026, Tuesday -Wellness in Motion Online Workshop. Managed by Community Health Worker (CH) Anita Tan. Instructor Gianne Calzado.
January 13, 2026, Tuesday - Healthy Heart Online Workshop. Managed by Community Health Worker (CHW) Susan Liguori with Guest Presenter.
January 10, 2026, Tuesday - Wellness in Motion by Ms. Edna Tiongson and Gilbert Vianzon for our 55+, our seniors, and are teamed with volunteers in our community.
January 9,2026, Tuesday - Time To Relax In-Person at Harborview by Elvira Reyes.
January 6,2026, Tuesday - Dance and Wellness in Motion In-Person at Harborview by Elvira Reyes. Instructed by Dante Tolentino
January 6, 2026, Tuesday - Wellness in Motion Online Workshop. Managed by Community Health Worker (CH) Anita Tan. Instructor Gianne Calzado.
January 6, 2026, Tuesday - Healthy Heart Online Workshop. Managed by Community Health Worker (CHW) Susan Liguori with Guest Presenter.
January 3, 2026, Saturday - Wellness in Motion by Ms. Edna Tiongson and Gilbert Vianzon for our 55+, our seniors, and are teamed with volunteers in our community.
January 2, 2026, Tuesday - Time To Relax In-Person at Harborview by Elvira Reyes.
January 1, 2026, Thursday - PACCAL met with FICA Team in Elizabeth, NJ for new state initiatives.
PACCAL SUPPORTS THE COMMUNITY
January 31, 2026, Saturday - PACCAL attended the Ms. Philippines Intercollegiate in Newark, NJ to support young women empowerment.
January 21, 2026, Tuesday - PACCAL volunteered at the Packaging Activity of the Hudson County Commission for Women and Girls. In attendance were PACCAL ED Ria Serrano, Board Member Lee Clemente, Past President Betty Buenviaje, and members Connie Sianoya and Ves Medinaceli.
January 15, 2026, Tuesday - PACCAL's Executive Director Ria Serrano, Board President Freddy Burke, Board Members Lee Clemente, and members attended Jersey City's newly elected officials at the Inauguration 2026 at the NJCU Center for the Arts Margaret Williams Theater.
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📍 PACCAL Community Center
380 Monmouth Street,
Jersey City, NJ 07302
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🕒 Tuesdays - 10AM–5PM
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Message for appointment: ria.paccal@gmail.com
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🙋 Volunteer Interest: Contact Executive Director Ria Serrano at ria.paccal@gmail.com