This 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.
No registration required! | | | | 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. 21st St.
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Catered Picnic in the Park
at Cosmic Cafe at Lloyd Hall, 1 Boat House Row
Friday, September 12
12 noon- 2pm
$35
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How Posture Affects Balance as We Age
September 13th: 10AM-11:30 AM
Cloudline Physical Therapy
239 South 10th Street
| | | Next Week at Penn's Village | | Penns Village Goes to the Movies - Antoinette
Monday, September 15th
2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Philadelphia City Institute - Free Library, 1905 Locust St.
Antoinette in the Cévennes is a delightful road-trip-in-a-comedy disguise. What starts as a quest for love becomes a journey of self-awareness as Antoinette navigates heartbreak, eccentric landscapes, and the quirks of her donkey sidekick. It’s a thoughtful, tender story about moving on, embracing the unexpected, and delighting in unlikely friendships.
No registration required!
| | | | The Benefits of Strength Training for Life’s Journey
Tuesday, September 16th, 2025
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Tech doesn’t have to be confusing—we can learn it together!
New Program – Tech Together with Lynsey and Rachel!
Every other Monday at 2:00 PM, join us on Zoom for a 30-minute session on one simple tech topic.
First up: FaceTime – Monday, September 15 at 2:00 PM
Learn how to make calls, adjust audio/video, add people, and fix common issues.
Each time, we’ll learn together and you’ll help decide the topic for the next session.
Free to join—register to get the Zoom link.
| | | How to Lend a Hand with Penn’s Village
Please share your skills with your fellow members
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🎉 Holiday Party Helper (spread cheer and help plan the fun!)
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🐾 Pet Pal (check in, cuddle, or walk a furry friend)
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✍️ Village Voice (share your words in the monthly newsletter)
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🛒 Grocery Buddy (shop with or for a neighbor)
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💌 Penn’s Pal (exchange notes, calls, or visits)
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🧹 Pantry Pixie (help tidy and declutter)
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🛍️ Thrift Angel (drop off donations with a smile)
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🏡 Friendly Visitor (brighten a neighbor’s day at home)
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🚗 Ride Giver (get someone safely to their appointment)
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🎬 Movie Mate (share popcorn and a good flick)
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☕ Coffee/Lunch Pal (chat and connect over a meal)
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📱 Tech Buddy (share smartphone tips & tricks)
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🖼️ Picture Hanger Extraordinaire (help make walls beautiful)
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🤝 Committee Contributor (share your skills & ideas)
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💻 Remote Helper (support the office from home)
Send your availability, and how you’d like to help to kate@pennsvillage.org | | THANK YOU, JANE ELEEY!
After many seasons of helping organize and manage the volunteers at Penn’s Village, Jane Eleey has chosen to become a single contributor volunteer, still active, but no longer in charge.
If you need help or information with anything around volunteering at Penn’s Village, please reach out to Kate at:
kate@pennsvillage.org
Jane did a great job, so let’s all make sure to thank her when we see her around Penn’s Village! | | |  |
Happy Email Habits
Email is a wonderful tool—but it can also be a little tricky! Sometimes what we mean and what people read aren’t quite the same. Here are a few easy tips to keep our messages clear, kind, and maybe even a little fun:
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Skip the ALL CAPS party – When every word is capitalized, it can feel like we’re shouting. Regular capitalization is friendlier on the eyes. Want to highlight something important? Bold, italics, or a splash of color works wonders.
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Reply vs. Reply All – If only one person needs your response, “Reply” is your best friend. Save “Reply All” for those rare moments when everyone really needs to be in the loop. Your friends’ inboxes will thank you.
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CC with care – Think of CC’s like invitations: only send them to the folks who truly need to be there. It helps everyone stay focused—and keeps inbox clutter under control.
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Corrections = kindness – Need to clarify something? A quick, private reply usually feels warmer and more respectful than looping in the whole group.
A few small tweaks like these can make our inboxes calmer, our messages clearer, and our communication a little brighter.
| | | 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. | |