This Week at Penn's Village: May 11, 2026
| | Picture Frames Needed
Penn’s Village is looking for donations of picture frames. If you have any tabletop frames (no larger than 8 x 11) that you no longer use, we would be grateful if you could bring them to the office the next time you’re here for a program. They will NOT be returned, so please share only those that you are ready to give away. Thank you!
| | | | Cybersafe 101: Tips to Avoid Getting Hacked
Tuesday, May 12 from 2:00 to 3:00 pm
MacColl Room, 201 S. 21st Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Cyber crime is on the rise and has grown to become a $10.5 trillion enterprise. Companies, schools, government agencies and individuals are all at risk of being the targets of cyber criminals - and these days, attackers are often AI rather than human. But there are several simple things you can do to help reduce your risk. Join an engaging session to help you become more “cyber savvy,” help lower your risk of being the victim of cyber crime, and recover more quickly if you get hacked.
Bio of presenter: Dottie Schindlinger is Executive Director of the Diligent Institute, the think tank and global governance research arm of Diligent Corporation, leading provider of secure corporate board communication and collaboration software used by over 700,000 directors and executives globally. In her role, Dottie provides thought leadership on governance, AI, cybersecurity, and technology topics through presentations to boards and executives dozens of times each year at events around the globe. Her work has been featured in Fortune, Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, and multiple governance and technology publications.
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Members: Please log in before registering. |  | | | | The True and Tasty History of Philadelphia Sandwiches
Thursday, May 14 at Noon
MacColl Room, 201 S. 21st Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
From the cheesesteak to the hoagie, and many others, Philly's culinary history has resulted in some of America’s most established meals between bread. Join Mike Madaio in a lively discussion about the origins of your favorite sandwiches, including some myth busting and an examination of how Philadelphia became the world’s best sandwich city. His talk will be accompanied with sample sized sandwiches, chips, and a drink. Mr. Madaio’s book will be available for purchase and signature for $25.
Cost is $15 per person, which includes hoagie tasting. This is a non-refundable fee. If you are unable to attend, your registration will be donated to Penn's Village General Fund.
Bio of presenter: Mike Madaio is a food and wine writer based in southeastern Pennsylvania. In addition to authoring the books A History of Philadelphia Sandwiches and Lost Mount Penn, his writing has appeared in publications such as Wine Enthusiast, VinePair, Edible Philly and more. He has also achieved Italian Wine Ambassador certification from the Vinitaly International Academy.
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Next Week at Penn's Village
| | Penn's Village Goes to the Movies
Monday, May 18 at 3:15
Philadelphia City Institute, 1905 Locust Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
This is a historical drama directed and produced by Sofia Coppola. It is based on the 2001 biography Marie Antoinette: The Journey by Lady Antonia Fraser. It is 123 minutes and in English with subtitles. It starts Kirsten Dunst, Jason Schwartzman, Judy Davis and Rip Horn. No RSVP Required. Discussion to follow with Daniele Thomas-Easter after the film. 215-732-2280 267-231-1893 Dteaston@gmail.com | | | | Movies for the Mind
Tuesday, May 19 from 2:00 to 4:00
Arch Street Presbyterian Church, 1724 Arch Street Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Both a smart, suspenseful tale of intrigue and a sweeping romance, The Year of Living Dangerously features excellent performances from Mel Gibson and Sigourney Weaver as a pair of journalists covering political unrest in Indonesia. Registration is not required for this film discussion group. | | | | Penn's Village Virtual Preview
Tuesday, May 19 at 4:00
Come and learn about Penn's Village from those who know....its members. Discover what it means to be a part of Penn's Village, the benefits of its many cultural, educational, and social programs, volunteering, and service offerings, and more.This event is free and is designed for prospective new members. An email with the meeting link will be sent to you upon registration.
You may also register by emailing info@pennsvillage.org or by calling 215.925.7333. | | |
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.
| | The New American Dream: Living Abroad
Beginning in 2025, Americans started leaving the U.S. in record numbers. The last time that more Americans moved away twas 1935, which was in the midst of the Great Depression. Americans are leaving home for a multitude of different reasons.. On Friday, May 22 at 11:00 am, The Free Library of Philadelphia will host a webinar titled “The New American Dream: Living Abroad” presented by Dick Levinson with special guest Caitlin Joyce, a PhD Candidate and Teaching Assistant in the Sociology Department at Temple University. Ms. Joyce has tracked this trend closely for several years and was recently quoted in a Wall Street Journal story on this new phenomenon. To register, click
| | Soundtrack of Independence
Tempesta di Mare has a musical celebration of numerous events marking the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence from May 7 to 21. Many of the music events are at the Christ Church Neighborhood House at 20 N American St, Philadelphia, PA 19106. To learn more visit https://tempestadimare.org/tdm_event/soundtrack-of-independence/
| | | New LGBTQ+ Support Group
Do you know about the new peer support and online social group for LGBTQ+ Villagers? The group will be facilitated by a member of the Village to Village Rainbow Network on Zoom and is open to all LGBTQ+ Villagers. The first meeting will be on June 4 from 1:00pm to 2:30 pm.
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