This Week at Penn's Village: May 25, 2026
| | Calling All Bakers
We would love for you to bring a dozen of your favorite homemade treats—cookies, bars, or any sweet or savory snack—to share at our Garden Party on Wednesday, June 10th at Old Pine Community Center from 4:00-6:00 pm (please note the tiny time change). If you’re able, please also bring along a copy of the recipe you used. After the event, we’ll compile and share the recipes with everyone so we can all enjoy the favorites again at home. If you plan to bring something, please let us know by emailing operations@pennsvillage.org so we can keep track and plan accordingly. We can’t wait to taste what you create and enjoy a lovely afternoon together in the garden!
| | | | Happy Hour at Chatayee Thai
Wednesday, May 27 from 3:30 to 5:30
1227 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA
Food, fun, connection....join us for Happy Hour! Attendees are responsible for purchasing their own food and beverages. Please note that Happy Hour prices at this location are from 3:30 to 5:30. Registration is full, but you can join the waitlist.
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Next Week at Penn's Village
| | Utilizing Positive Deviance for Community Change
Monday, June 1 from 2:00 to 3:00
Positive deviance is an approach to behavioral and social change based on the observation that in any community, some individuals ("positive deviants") find better solutions to problems than their peers, despite facing similar or greater challenges and having no extra resources. It relies on identifying these uncommon, successful behaviors and spreading them to create community-driven, sustainable solutions.
Bio of presenter: Dr. Jay M. Pomerantz, M.D. practiced psychiatry for more than 45 years in Massachusetts after doing a residency at Mass Mental Health Center/ Harvard Medical School. Since retiring from psychiatric practice in 2015 and returning to Philadelphia, Dr. Pomerantz has been teaching at OLLI/Temple University. Among the courses he has taught are “Neuroscience of Memory,” “Genes and Stem Cells,” “The Immunological Approach to Cancer Treatment,” and “Aging as a Treatable Disease.” He serves on the Penn’s Village Advisory Council.
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Coming Soon at Penn's Village
| | Volunteer Appreciation Garden Party
Wednesday, June 10 from 4:00-6:00PM
Old Pine Community Center, 401 Lombard Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147
With gratitude for all who give their time and spirit, we hope you'll join us for this special gathering. Whether you've been volunteering, are connected to our community, or simply wish to spend time with others in a beautiful setting, we would be pleased to have you with us. Light refreshments will be served.
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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.
| | Displacement, Development, and Reality: The Region's Housing Crisis
Houselessness, rising rents, and the significant difficulty of buying a home are among the factors fueling the region's housing crisis. According to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, homelessness in the city increased by 9.8% from 2023 to 2024. Simultaneously, the problem worsened nationally, as homelessness increased by 18.1%.What systemic forces are driving the housing crisis?
Join in a panel discussion at Parkway Central Library on Tuesday, June 2 at 5:30 as WHYY News Reporters talk about their reporting and perspectives on the matter. There will be a Q&A session where attendees can direct their questions to the panel. This event will be live-streamed for attendees who wish to join virtually. Registration is required for both virtual and in person attendees. To register or learn more, visit https://support.whyy.org/page/97045/event/1
| | Theater of Witness: GrandWomen
The Suzanne Roberts Theater at 480 S. Broad Street in Philadelphia will be presenting various performances of a multimedia production of Theater of Witness- GrandWomen June 11 through the 13. It is produced locally and highlights six seniors telling their personal stories and inspiring messages of resilience, motivation and courage for our local community of all ages. This work will also involve a two-year mentoring project with local young women to encourage them to become GrandWomen in their communities as well. For tickets and more information, visit https://theaterofwitness.org/projects/grandwomen/
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