This Week at Penn’s Village: March 9, 2026
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Our Valentine Fundraiser still needs your support: DONATE HERE | Next Week at Penn's Village | | Movies for the Mind
Tuesday, March 17 at 2:00 pm
Arch Street Presbyterian Church
1724 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA
Enjoy a film and discussion with friends. No registration required.
| | | | The Amazing Success of Philly's William Penn
How he turned a howling wilderness into America's fastest growing city
Wednesday, March 18 from 2:00 to 3:00 pm
Via Zoom
This presentation covers more than 300 years of Philly history in about 45 minutes plus Q&A. It includes facts about Philadelphia most residents don’t know … shows an out-of-this world photo of Philly … and ends with an easy way to remember Philadelphia Streets south of Market.
Bio of presenter: Jim Murphy is a writer, certified tour guide and Philly resident who lives inside the limits of William Penn’s original, 2-square-mile planned city. He’s also written over 60 articles on Philadelphia for community publications. Many of them have been updated for Jim’s book, “Real Philly History, Real Fast.”
Members: please log in before registering.
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From the Community
Please note that these activities are not Penn’s Village activities, so questions about fees, sign ups, and content should be directed to the community group holding the event.
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Free Library of Philadelphia's Explore Podcast Webinars
11:00am, Friday, March 13: An Introduction to Bankruptcy, Allen Dubroff, Esq. Having decades of experience helping both individuals and companies, he discuss how the process works and how survive it.
Link: https://freelibrary-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_V2n1ZuOyTQ2MAR0pnDG3vw
11:00 am, Wednesday, March 18: The Final Frontier: An Interview With a Death Educator. T.J. Ford, a professional death educator (sometimes called a 'Death Doula') will be interviewed by Dick Levinson, Penn's Village member and Senior Center Librarian.
Link: https://freelibrary-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_MKfGP3dVRGmSNZ5lp-s_Tg
To enjoy programs click on the link and register. Once you have registered, you will receive an email with a blue button telling you to “Join Webinar”. [If you have difficulty registering online, you may need to hold down the Control Key as you click on the link.]
| | Beekeeping and Mental Health?
Researchers from Temple University are seeking older adults (age 65 and older) to participate in a study exploring how beekeeping may support mental health and well-being. Participants will participate in beekeeping activities that combine education and hands on experience with honey bees. This is a 6 session study at the Philadelphia Navy Yard in March and April. To learn more or register, email Meghan.Robertson@temple.edu.
| | Encore University
Registration is open for Spring classes at Encore University. Classes are availabe Mondays through Fridays in a variety of subjects and are free and open to the public ages 55 and older. Classes meet by zoom. To learn more and register visit
| | | | Mozart's Requiem
A concert performance will be held on Sunday, March 15 at 4:00 pm at Saint Mark's Church, 1625 Locust Street in Philadelphia. There is no charge for the concert and a reception will follow the performance.
| | The Ukemi Project Returns
The Ukemi Project draws on principles from formal martial arts practice and contact improvisation to teach safe falling techniques and ways to get off the floor—both independently and with a partner. Mastering ukemi—the Japanese term for “falling technique”—can improve balance, mobility, and confidence, while helping participants feel more in control of everyday movements such as walking, climbing stairs, and recovering from a trip or loss of balance. The next session begins Saturday, March 14 and consists of 3 sessions at $20 each, taking place at
Zhang Sah Dojo, Queen Village, 530 Bainbridge Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147For more information and to register, contact
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In March 2023, Blaine Bonham traveled in Columbia, South America, and discovered the connection between the flower industry there and the Philadelphia Flower Show, currently at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. This year, a team of Penn’s Village members will volunteer at the show.
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