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Date: 7/20/2026
Subject: This Week From Penn's Village - July 20, 2026
From: Penn's Village





 This Week at Penn's Village: July 20, 2026
 
 

Penn's Village Goes to the Movies
Monday, July 20 at 2:00
City Institute of Philadelphia, 1905 Locust Street, Philadelphia PA
 

This story takes place in Hollywood, between 1927 and 1932, and focuses on the relationship between a rising young actress and an older silent film star. Registration is not required for this film discussion group. 


Movies for the Mind
Tuesday, July 21 from 2:00 to 4:00
Arch Street Presbyterian Church, 1724 Arch Street, Philadelphia PA 19103
 

Homebound is a 2025 East Indian Film shortlisted for an Academy Award. The movie dramatizes the experiences of two childhood friends chasing a dream together. Registration is not required for this film discussion group.


Sex in Wild Plants and Animals in the City
Tuesday, July 21 from 2:00 to 3:00
McColl Room at First Presbyterian Church, 201 S. 21st Street, Philadelphia PA 19103
 

Wild plants and animals in cities propagate amidst traffic, people, lighting, noise and concrete. This talk will explore how they overcome seemingly insurmountable barriers to find mates and produce offspring.

 

Bio of presenter: Ken Frank, a member of Penn's Village, has a life-long interest in natural history. His scientific research and books have illuminated the ecology of wild plants and animals in PhiladelphiaHe practiced internal medicine in the city for several decades.  

 


Tech Cafe - CANCELLED 
Wednesday, July 22 from 10:00 to 11:30
 

This program will be scheduled again in the Fall.


 Next Week at Penn's Village
 
 

Drop In Coffee Hour for Penn's Village Members
Monday, July 27 from 10:30 to Noon
Four Seasons Food Market, 236 S. 21st Street, Philadelphia PA 19103
 

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 2026 survey where members requested more opportunities for informal social interaction among members. There is no agenda or registration required, just an opportunity to connect.


A Penn's Village Preview
Tuesday, July 28 at 4:00
Via Zoom
 

New to Penn's Village? Or have you been around for awhile but want to learn more about what we do? Come learn more about Penn's Village from those who know it best: our members! This virtual program meets via Zoom and a link will be sent to you upon registration.

 

 From the Community
 

Portraits of America

 

Who gets to be remembered in history? Who has been overlooked or deliberately erased? Who should have their portrait hanging in the museum? Come look at examples of historical and contemporary portrait painting and create your own unique portrait using watercolor or acrylic paint.  All supplies will be provided. This event is on Tuesday, July 21 at noon at the Parkway Central Library at 1901 Vine Street in Philadelphia. It is free and open to all ages and no registration is required.



 
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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.