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Date: 2/17/2025
Subject: This Week From Penn's Village!
From: Penn's Village

This Week:

Penn's Village Presents:

Philadelphia: City of Homes

With Philadelphia architect and author David S. Traub

RESCHEDULED

for

Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 2:00 pm

MacColl Room

First Presbyterian Church

201 S. 21^st St.

Register here:

City of Homes

Members: Please log in before registering

Coming Up:

There are no programs scheduled for the week of February 24th.

To donate to our 2025 Valentine’s Day/Winter fundraising campaign, click on the heart above to contribute online, or mail your check to:

Penn’s Village, 201 S. 21st. Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Watch on WHYY: Documentary about the life of Civil Rights pioneer and jazz virtuoso Hazel Scott

This documentary spotlights Hazel Scott, the most famous jazz virtuoso of her time and the first African American to have her own television show. A champion for racial equality before what we now consider to be the civil rights movement, Scott’s bright star dimmed when she was caught up in the Red Scare of the 1950s and refused to back down, testifying in front of the House Un-American Activities Committee to defend herself and her colleagues, and was blacklisted as a result. The film features interviews with Mickey Guyton, Tracie Thoms, Amanda Seales, and Philadelphia's own Sheryl Lee Ralph as the voice of Hazel Scott.

To read and see videos of Hazel Scott, check out this short article: https://www.pbs.org/wnet/americanmasters/hazel-scott-documentary/35137/

The documentary will premiere nationwide Friday, February 21 at 9 p.m. ET on PBS (check local listings), pbs.org/americanmasters and the PBS app in honor of Black History Month.

To view this information as a PDF, click here: https://mcusercontent.com/6d7fb591d8a4c23476b7c2b72/files/09d8b93b-7951-b211-2767-077fca03d903/2025_LGBTQ_Senior_Summit_flyer.pdf

Check out the new Penn's Village Health and Wellness blog post!

Our Health and Wellness blogger, Sandra Sokol, has a new post up on the Penn's Village Health and Wellness blog titled "The Joy of Napping." You can read it at this link:

THE JOY OF NAPPING-Harvard Health & Mayo Clinic - Penns Village

To learn more about each class, and to register, click here:

https://encorecreativity.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/encorecreativity/event.jsp?event=660

Volunteering can boost your mental health!

This article, "Avoiding Isolation By Volunteering Offers Mental Health Benefits to Seniors," explains a phenomenon near and dear to the hearts of many a Penn's Village member. Some of the key takeaways from this piece include that volunteering can help seniors avoid depression, and that volunteering is especially valuable for seniors 65-69.

To read the full article, click here:

https://www.healthday.com/health-news/mental-health/avoiding-isolation-by-volunteering-offers-mental

Join the discussion about exercise strategies for healthy aging and dementia care!

The Positive Aging Community is hosting an upcoming live online discussion titled "Staying Active Through the Years: Exercise Strategies for Healthy Aging and Dementia Care."

They describe the program as "an enlightening discussion led by a renowned expert in older adult health and nutrition. Gain valuable insights on the importance of exercise as we age, with a special focus on individuals living with dementia."

You can register for this discussion here:

https://www.retirementlivingsourcebook.com/events/staying-active-through-the-years-exercise-strategies-for-healthy-aging-and-dementia-care

Do you have an item you think might be a good fit for our weekly email?

Do you have an item that you think might be a good fit for an upcoming "This Week From Penn's Village"? We'd love to hear it. If you scroll down to the bottom of this email, to the "We Value Your Opinion" box, you can find a link for submission.

All submissions each week will be evaluated and included based on space and suitableness.

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.

Group photos may be taken during these events.

WE VALUE YOUR OPINION

Do you have an item that you think might be a good fit for an upcoming "This Week From Penn's Village"? We'd love to hear it. You can submit it: share an item for the weekly email. All submissions each week will be evaluated and included based on space and suitableness. The cut-off for item submission for the upcoming week is the preceding Friday at 3pm.

Do you have feedback about a recent program? Let us know here. We would love to hear from you so that we can improve future programs.

Penn's Village has not verified or certified the accuracy or completeness of the information provided by program providers, and will not be liable for any errors or omissions. You agree to hold Penn's Village harmless from any liability or injury arising from or related to your participation In our events. Please see the Penn’s Village website for our full liability statement here: Our Terms of Service

Penn’s Village welcomes and actively encourages an inclusive and diverse community of members, staff, Board of Directors and volunteers. Inclusiveness and diversity mean welcoming all and excluding no one because of age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, physical abilities, religious beliefs or political beliefs.

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