| "Two Days, One Night"
Monday, June 16, 2025
2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Philadelphia City Institute - Free Library
1905 Locust St.
No registration required! | | | | Penn’s Village Presents:
June Happy Hour!
Tuesday, June 17th
5:00-7:00 pm
PJ Clarke's, in the Curtis Building
601 Walnut St.
Register here:
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"Achieving a Good Death:
A Conversation with author Chris Palmer"
Wednesday, June 18th
2:00 pm
Virtual, on zoom
This program is offered via our sister village,
the East Falls Village.
This zoom is open to everyone, but pre-registration is required.
Register: Chris Palmer talk
| | | | Drop-in Conversation with Lynsey
Tuesday, June 24
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
MacColl Room, 201 S 21st St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Join Lynsey Farrell, our Penn's Village Executive Director, for a casual Drop-in Conversation this Tuesday! Now that the weather has turned, we’re excited to start gathering informally to connect, share ideas, and strengthen our Penn’s Village community.
No registration needed — just drop by if you can. We look forward to seeing you!
| | | Check out the new post from the Health and Wellness blog!
| In Our Community
Below is information about upcoming events taking place in the community that might be of interest to Penn's Village members. | Juneteenth: Its Origins and Philadelphia’s Celebrations in 2025
“Juneteenth Independence Day”, “Freedom Day” or “Emancipation Day” has been celebrated since the late 1860s, and today all 50 states and the District of Columbia recognize this day in some form. It commemorates the official end of slavery in the United States.
On June 19, 1865, after the April surrender of Confederate general Robert E. Lee at Appomattox, Virginia, Union general Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas. His mission was three-fold: announce the end of the Civil War, inform enslaved African Americans of their freedom, and enforce the Emancipation Proclamation that had been issued nearly two and a half years earlier by President Abraham Lincoln.
In 1980, Texas became the first state to officially designate Juneteenth as a holiday. America’s interest in the day was renewed during the summer of 2020 and the nationwide protests following the police killings of Black Americans, including George Floyd and Breonna Taylor. In 2021, President Biden signed legislation that made Juneteenth a federal holiday.
Since June 19th falls on a Thursday this year, Philadelphia’s main observance of this day will be on Sunday, June 22nd. Events will include a parade, a Juneteenth Marketplace and Art in the Park, a music festival and more. To learn all the details click on this link: https://juneteenthphilly.org/
The National Constitution Center Will Observe Juneteenth with a Program on W. E. B. Du Bois and His Impact on America
Pulitzer Prize–winning historian David Levering Lewis, author of the definitive two-volume biography of W.E.B. Du Bois, will explore Du Bois’ life, legacy, and enduring impact on American history in a one-hour discussion. To register for this free, online program at noon on Thursday, June 19th, click on this link: https://constitutioncenter.org/calendar/du-bois-and-his-impact-on-america-with-david-levering-lewis
| Keep the music going this summer with Encore! | You are invited to keep the music going with the Encore Creativity Summer Singing Sessions held at First Presbyterian Church. Whether you sang with the chorale this spring or are looking to join for the first time, you are welcomed to six weeks of musical fun starting June 23rd. It’s a wonderful opportunity to stay connected, meet new friends, and make beautiful music together. For more details, go to https://encorecreativity.org/. | ICYMI: Samba Fitness Wellness Day 2025 from our friends at Fountain View at Logan Square!
Our friends at Fountain View, located at 2 Franklin Town Boulevard (on the corner of North 18th Street and Callowhill Street) are holding a Wellness Day 2025. Penn's Village will be participating by hosting a resource table. No registration required, and details about the event can be found below.
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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. | |