This Week at Penn's Village: April 27, 2026
| | Drop In Coffee Hour for Members and Volunteers
Thursday, April 30 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am
Four Seasons Food Market, 236 S. 21st Street, Philadelphia, PA
This is an opportunity for members to meet other members, to socialize, share interests, ideas, and experiences. This coffee and conversation event was planned in response to our recent survey results in which members requested more opportunities for informal social interaction among members. No registration required.
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Next Week at Penn's Village
| | Penn's Village Goes to the Movies
Monday, May 4 at 3:15 pm
Philadelphia City Institute
1905 Locust Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
This is a heist comedy film from 1966 starring Audrey Hepburn, Peter O’Toole, and Charles Boyer. It is 123 minutes and is a playful comedy about a daughter’s attempt to protect her crooked father, an art forger, by enlisting the aid of a detective to rob a museum in Paris.
No RSVP Required. Discussi on to follow with Daniele Thomas-Easter after the film.
215-732-2280
267-231-1893
Dteaston@gmail.com
| | | | Cannabis Education for Seniors
Thursday, May 7 from 2:00 to 3:00 pm
MacColl Room, 201 S. 21st Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Curious about cannabis? Join us for a clear, stigma-free program designed specifically for older adults who want reliable information about how cannabis may support health, comfort, and quality of life.
What You’ll Learn....
- Understanding cannabis: terms, plant basics, and product types
- How cannabis may help with: Pain, Sleep, Anxiety, Inflammation, Appetite
- Safe and responsible use for seniors
- How to read labels + understand dosing
- State rules and legal considerations
- Open Q&A. Ask anything!
Bio of presenter: Claudia Post is a 14-year veteran of the cannabis industry, educator, consultant, and respected advocate committed to helping seniors access safe, informed cannabis solutions. Empower yourself with knowledge. Feel confident. Stay safe. Learn the facts.
Members: Please log in before registering.
Register Here
| | | | A New Wine Tasting Club
Friday, May 8 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm
Hosts Susan Heyner and Aliza Green will inaugurate this quarterly program with a tasting of rose' wines, to be chosen by the hosts. Please bring a small plate or appetizer to share as we sip and savor new wines and make new friends.
Registration is closed, as this event has sold out. We hope you can catch the next one. | | |
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.
| | TED Democracy Philadelphia
On June 13, 2026, the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts hosts a full day of ideas, conversation and connection focused around the past, present and future of democracy. Expect 15-plus new TED Talks in Marian Anderson Hall, plus immersive experiences, performances and spaces designed for reflection and exchange. To secure your tickets and learn more, visit https://www.ensembleartsphilly.org/
| | Impacted by Parkinson's?
Barnes Create and Connect is a free workshop series for individuals living with Parkinson’s disease and their care partners supporting connection through art and creative expression held select Saturdays April through June from 10am to noon. Light snacks and beverages will be provided. Free, but registration is required. This event is located at 2025 Benjamin Franklin Parkway and more information can be found at https://www.barnesfoundation.org/create-and-connect
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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 means welcoming all and excluding no one because of age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, physical abilities, religious beliefs or political beliefs. | |