| Penn's Village Goes to the Cinema!
"The Man on the Train"
Monday, December 16, 2024
2:00 p.m.
City Institute Free Library
1905 Locust St.
No registration required! | | | | Penn’s Village Presents:
December Happy Hour!
Tuesday, December 17th
4:00-6:30 pm
Positano Coast
212 Walnut St. 2nd Floor
This is a pop-up event--registration is not required.
| | | | The Penn’s Village Players Present:
Two One-Act Holiday Plays
“An Old-Fashioned Christmas” and “No Year’s Eve”
Wednesday, December 18 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
MacColl Room, First Presbyterian Church
201 S. 21st St.
Register here: PV Players
Members: Please log in before registering | | | | Penn's Village programming will resume the week of January 6th. | Phishing Email Update
As you may have seen this past week, an alert was sent out about another "phishing" email that has been sent under the name of Molly Clifford. As a further step to protect everyone from additional spam, we would like to suggest that members block the email address mollyclifford@pennsvillage.org. Doing so will help filter out spam emails that misuse Molly's address. | Still Shopping for the Holidays? Check Out These Local Gift Guides!
| New Health and Wellness Post: Caring for Yourself During the Holidays
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| Documentary Recommendation for All Penn's Village Members: Join or Die!
Join or Die is a documentary released in 2023 that examines the importance of clubs, and club membership--a value important to many members of Penn's Village. This film draws on the ideas and words of scholar Robert Putnam, creator of the concept of social capital and author of Bowling Alone, to illustrate the centrality and importance of social connection to our quality of life. Putnam highlights the problem of declining club membership and the resulting loss of connection. He also explores how club membership shapes the health of democracies and how social connections allow people to make social change.
To watch a trailer for the film, which can be found on Netflix, click here: Trailer for Join or Die!
To watch the film (with a Netflix account), click here: Watch Join or Die on Netflix
To watch an interview with Robert Putnam where he talks more about the ideas of the documentary, click here: Join or Die interview with Robert Putnam and Shaylyn Romney Garrett | Stay Safe During the Holiday Season: Protect Against Scams
From the Philadelphia Corporation for Aging (PCA) News Bulletin, the holiday season can bring an increase in financial fraud and scams targeting older adults. Scammers often exploit emotions, online shopping and donation appeals to deceive victims. In 2023, scams targeting those 60 and older led to over $3.4 billion in losses, according to the FBI.
Here are common scams to be aware of during the holiday season:
● Charity scams: Fake donation appeals.
● Non-delivery scams: Items purchased online never arrive.
● Grandparent scams: Fake emergencies involving "relatives" seeking money.
● Tech support scams: Fraudulent offers to "fix" computer issues.
● Romance scams: Pretend relationships to request money.
● Blackmail scams: Threats to release personal info unless paid.
● Investment scams: Fake financial opportunities, including cryptocurrency.
How to protect yourself: The Eldercare Locator provides resources to help older adults, caregivers, and families stay safe from scams. For tips and assistance, visit Eldercare Locator.
| | ICYMI: Want Your Presents Professionally Wrapped?
Join our longstanding business partners, Home Instead and Fountain View, for a Holiday Wrapping party on Tuesday, December 17th from 2:00 - 4:00 pm. The party will take place at Fountain View, located at 2 Franklin Town Blvd, in the 4th Floor Library. Suggested donations of $10 will benefit Kisses for Kyle, an organization that assists families with children undergoing cancer treatment.
If you can't make it, but would like to donate directly, you can do so at: Kisses for Kyle | | |
Program RSVP information
Self-registration is now available on the Penn's Village website! Please review our Self Registration and register here. You can also register by emailing info@pennsvillage.org or calling 215-925-7333. If you cannot attend, please cancel your reservation to make room for others. MEMBERS: PLEASE LOG IN PRIOR TO REGISTERING
Most programs are free of charge to our members and active volunteer partners. Non-member guests are welcome to attend up to three programs before being asked to join Penn's Village as a member or volunteer partner, or by paying $10 per additional program. Refunds are available if registration is cancelled prior to the program.
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