This Week at Penn’s Village | | Happy Labor Day,
We have no programming the week of September 1-6th
Have a safe holiday, Penn’s Villagers, and we’ll see you soon! | | | Next Week at Penn's Village |
The Station Agent
Tuesday, September 9th,2025
2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Philadelphia City Institute - Free Library
1905 Locust St.
In this warm comedy-drama film, a man who seeks solitude in an abandoned New Jersey train depot finds friendship and connection with the most unlikely companions.
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How a Prosecutor Decides What Cases to Bring, Whom to Charge, and What
Crime(s) to Charge
Part One of Two-
September 10th, 2025
2pm-330pm
McColl Room
First Presbyterian Church
201 S. 21s tSt.
Although the two sessions are meant to go together, you can enjoy each session separately as well., Part Two - September 24th
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| How prosecutors operate is a mystery to most people. The purpose of this talk is to peel back the veil and help people understand how a prosecutor’s mind works: how he sizes up a possible case; whether he should even prosecute; how he chooses the person(s) he prosecutes; what charge(s) he should present to the grand jury; and other tactical concerns. Questions are always welcome.
Bio of presenter
Howard Weiner is a retired career prosecutor (Assistant U.S. Attorney) with the Department of Justice.
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LOCATION
This program will be held in the MacColl Room of the First Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia, 201 South 21st Street, on the southeast corner of Walnut.The entrance is on the side of the building off of 21st Street. There is an accessible entrance behind the building off of Chancellor St.
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RSVP
Members: Please log in before registering.
.If you cannot attend, please cancel your reservation to make room for others.
This program is free of charge to our members and volunteer partners. Non-member guests are welcome to attend up to three programs before being required to join and/or volunteer with Penn’s Village, or pay $10 per additional program.
Group photos may be taken during this event.
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CATERED PICNIC IN THE PARK
Cosmic Cafe at Lloyd Hall, 1 Boat House Row
Friday, September 12
12 noon- 2pm
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A fun casual opportunity to catch up with PV friends. A menu featuring an assortment of sandwiches, salads, desserts and beverages will be provided by the Cafe.
Further details about the venue & the lunch:
Cosmic Cafe has an elevator.
There are a few minor mobility considerations: one small step at the entrance, and restrooms located in a separate building just a few doors down (clean, safe, and very close).
Lunch will be catered, including beverages and dessert, with a sandwich and salad assortment to suit all preferences.
No weather worries, since we will be on the spacious top floor of the Cafe, overlooking the river. Reservations and prepayment will be required –
RSVP EARLY as there is a 20 people maximum, also, no refunds will be given for cancellations unless the event is cancelled by Penn’s Village.
Price:$35 per person
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Volunteering for Penn’s Village can be a one time thing, or a longer term commitment
Not everyone has the bandwidth, energy, or ability to help ALL the time, but what if you could do something nice once in a while?
Little ways you can participate in Penn’s Village volunteering:
Help someone catch up on their ironing.
Help plant or weed a garden
Walk a dog or feed a cat
Hang pictures, change light bulbs, clean a fridge
Help someone understand how to use their TV remote
Collect & Drop off recycling or thrift store donations
Pick up a few necessities /groceries for someone struggling to leave the house
Sometimes we forget that even small favors can mean a lot; reach out to Kate@pennsvillage.org with your ideas on how you might help a fellow villager!
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New Penn’s Village Special Interest Group: Chess
Do you play — or would you like to learn how to play — chess? Now is your chance!
We’re excited to announce a new Penn’s Village Special Interest Group. Thanks to the generosity of a skilled chess strategist and coach, members of all levels — from “never touched a chess piece” to experienced player — can now enjoy weekly chess sessions.
Two Penn's Village members, both complete beginners, began working with him this summer and will continue this fall. They give him high praise for his patient, engaging, and effective teaching style. Best of all, he is offering his coaching at no cost to Penn’s Village members.
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When: Wednesdays at 4:00 pm (preferred time for the coach; weekday afternoons may be possible)
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Where: At a Penn’s Village member’s home (details shared upon registration)
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Format: Work with the coach, or simply pair up with fellow members for a game.
Whether you’re eager to sharpen your strategic thinking, try something new, or just have fun, we invite you to join us.
Interested? Contact Marjorie Muecke (m.muecke@comcast.net) to sign up or learn more. | |
Generations Crossroads Extends An Invitation to All Caregivers
Attend all or just select sessions- all times are 12:00 - 1:00 pm Eastern Time::
* ALL sessions are virtual
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Tuesday, 9/9/2025: The Balancing Act
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Time, guilt, and managing expectations
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Tuesday, 10/14/2025: Financial Pressures and Planning
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Funding care and protecting your future
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Tuesday, 11/18/2025: Family Dynamics and Boundaries
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Communicating with teens, siblings, and elders
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Tuesday, 12/9/2025: Navigating Healthcare, and Resources
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Making confident care decisions
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Tuesday, 1/13/2026: You Matter Too
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Burnout, self-care, and staying resilient
sign up here: https://generationcrossroads.com/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 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. | |