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Date: 3/24/2025
Subject: This Week From Penn's Village!
From: Penn's Village




This Week:

"Nothing We Eat Is Natural:
The Genetics of Food"

Tuesday, March 25, 2025
MacColl Room at 2:00pm
First Presbyterian Church
201 S. 21st St.
 
Register here:
The Genetics of Food
Members: Please log in before registering.

March Happy Hour!
Tuesday, March 25th
4:00-6:00 pm Via Locusta Restaurant
1723 Locust St.
 
Register here:
 Members: please log in before registering below.

Coming Up:

There are no Penn's Village programs scheduled for the first week of April.

Ring, Ring! It’s Your Friendly Neighborhood Check-In!

For the next few weeks, we are going to remind you what makes Penn's Village special—it's the community of care YOU have all built. Our volunteers have signed up not just to help but because they want to be part of a community that looks out for one another. Below are just a few of the ways we can connect you with a neighbor who has offered to lend a hand. If you are eligible for services, don’t hesitate to call or email us with a request—be as descriptive as possible so we can find the best match for you. And if you’re a volunteer, might you consider expanding the ways you’re willing to help? There are so many ways to make a difference!

Some days, you just want to hear a friendly voice. Whether you’d like a social call once a week or a few times a week, our volunteers are happy to chat, share stories, and check in with you. While our volunteers do not provide daily welfare check-ins or emergency follow-ups, they are here to offer companionship and conversation. If you’d like to receive a friendly call or visit, let us know—we’ll find you the perfect conversational companion.

Service Reminders:

● Villagers can receive up to three services per week (more under special circumstances).

● Neighbors can try out services twice a year—often for tech help or an appointment escort.

● While we fill most requests, some may take time to match with a volunteer, and occasionally, we may be unable to fulfill a request. We work hard to fill about 95% of requests.

● Volunteers assist in ways a friendly neighbor might. If a request is beyond our scope, we may suggest a professional from our provider/resource list.

This is your reminder that you belong to a community that values every member and believes in supporting each other at all stages. Call the office at 215-925-7333 or email info@pennsvillage.org to tell us how we can find the right connection for you today.


Check out the new Health blog post!
 

In Our Community
 
Below is information about upcoming events taking place in the community that might be of interest to Penn's Village members.


Support Our Friends at ARTZ Philly -- With a chance to win Broadway Tickets!
 
Do you love Broadway? Do you love ARTZ Philadelphia? In less than 3 weeks, ARTZ Philly will be drawing one lucky winner of 2 tickets and train fare to REDWOOD, featuring three-time Tony-award-winning actress and singer Idina Menzel. Don't miss your chance to both support ARTZ Philly and potentially win a fantastic prize! Buy your tickets and/or donate today!
 
The drawing will take place April 1st at 12:00 PM (ET) over Zoom (attendance at the drawing is not required to win). One lucky winner will receive a pair of tickets to “Redwood” and a $100 Amtrak gift card. Each $100 ticket purchase will secure an opportunity to win this package worth $700! (A maximum of 100 tickets total will be sold.) 
 
Tickets are for matinee performance on Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 2PM at the Nederlander Theater.
 
To learn more about this fundraiser, please visit https://givebutter.com/artzbroadway. To learn more about ARTZ Philly, please visit our website at artzphilly.org

In Case You Missed It: 

 
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 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.