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Date: 8/18/2025
Subject: This Week From Penn's Village
From: Penn's Village




This Week at Penn’s Village

Yes, We Have No Bananas
 
 Wednesday, August 20, 2025
 
 
Presented by Dr. Scott Poethig
2pm McColl Room 
201 S. 21St. Philadelphia, PA 19103
 
 

Next Week at Penn's Village 

Oranges & Sunshine
 
 Monday, August 25 at 2:00pm
City Institute Free Library
1905 Locust St
 
Film Viewing and Discussion:  Oranges and Sunshine is a 2010 biographical drama film directed by Jim Loach, in his directorial debut, with a screenplay by Rona Munro, based on the 1994 book Empty Cradles by Margaret Humphreys.
 
Registration is not Required


Achieving Affordable Housing in Philadelphia


   Thursday August 28, 2025
2:00 pm MacColl Room
First Presbyterian Church

201 S. 21st St.

 
 
Please register online here:
 
 
 FROM THE COMMUNITY

'Learn more about the importance of social connection in fall prevention'

Are you surprised by this connection?

Click on the link below from the National Council on Aging to learn more.

How Do Social Activities Prevent Falls in Older Adults?


Blood Drive

Society Hill Towers

Community Room

285 Saint James Place

Philadelphia, PA 19106

Tuesday, September 2, 2025 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

 

Please call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767)

or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter Society Hill Towers to schedule an appointment.

 

If you are an eligible type O, B - or A - donor, consider making a Power Red donation.

Red blood cells are the most commonly transfused blood component.

 

Streamline your donation experience and save up to 15 minutes by visiting

RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass to complete your pre-donation reading and health history questions on the day of your appointment


A FUN REMOTE OPPORTUNITY - SAGES AND SEEKERS 
 
 Meeting once a week on Zoom for 8 weeks starting at the end of September
 

This intergenerational program builds meaningful relationships betweenSages (adults 60+) and Seekers (students 12-24) to diminish ageism, combat social isolation, and develop empathy between generations. 

 

During this 8-week program, you will meet one-on-one with a student, share life stories, and break down barriers

between the generations. Everyone has stories from their life; come tell yours!

 
 

To learn more and apply, visit

www.sagesandseekers.org/enroll

Questions? Contact Susana- susana@sagesandseekers.org or (818) 402-1425


Don’t Miss Out on an Inspiring Season of Song

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This is your last chance to register for Encore Creativity’s 2025 Fall Singing Sessions, and we’d love for you to be part of this exciting new season.

Whether you’re returning to the joy of choral singing or discovering it for the first time, Encore offers a welcoming, enriching experience for older adults who love to sing. With no auditions required, our programs are designed for all skill levels—from seasoned performers to enthusiastic beginners.

  • Rehearsals begin the week of August 18th across multiple locations and online
  • Engage with professional conductors and musicians
  • Connect with a vibrant, supportive musical community
Registration Update:
Registration has been higher than expected across all our ensembles! Due to this wonderful response, new sign-ups after August 11 may initially receive online music resources with physical sheet music delivered once additional orders arrive. We'll get materials to you as quickly as possible and we appreciate your understanding!

Registration closes soon—secure your spot today and join us in raising your voice this fall!

Warmly,
Encore Team
www.encorecreativity.org



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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.