This Week at Penn's Village: August 10, 2026
| | Helpful Hints for Strength and Health for Busy People
Thursday, August 13 from 2:00 to 3:00
MacColl Room of First Presbyterian Church, 201 S 21st Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
This is a performance duet created by Rhonda Moore, a 69-year-old Black veteran dancer and novice acrobat and Ben Grinberg, a 35-year-old queer Jewish acrobat and novice dancer. Helpful Hints is inspired by the whimsical 1901 book Illustrated Hints for Strength and Health for Busy People by Adrian Peter Schmidt. This project reimagines turn-of-the-century fitness advice through an intergenerational, embodied lens, exploring the evolving definitions of strength, health, and readiness across time and lived experience.
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Next Week at Penn's Village
| | Penn's Village Goes to the Movies
Monday, August 17 from 2:00 to 4:00
City Institute of Philadelphia, 1905 Locust Street, Philadelphia, PA
The Catcher Was a Spy, a 2018 American war film based on the 1994 book by Nicholas Dawidoff. It stars Paul Rudd, Jeff Daniels, Sienna Miller, Mark Strong and Paul Giamatti. It is 94 minutes. It is based on a true story: Moe Berg, a former baseball player, joins the war effort during World War II and participates in espionage for the U.S. Discussion to follow after the film.
No registration necessary.
| | | | Home Sweet Home: Your Home, Your Way
Tuesday, August 18 from 2:00 to 4:00
MacColl Room of First Presbyterian Church, 201 S. 21st Street, Philadelphia, PA
Staying in your own home—surrounded by your memories, your neighborhood, and the life you’ve built is something many people deeply value. When a change in mobility happens, it doesn’t mean you have to give that up. With the right guidance and thoughtful home modifications, your home can continue to support the way you want to live.Penn's Village Business Member Stair Ride provides trusted advice, fully vetted professionals, and high-quality products to help you make smart, confident decisions. Whether it’s installing secure grab bars, widening a doorway, or converting a tub into a walk-in shower, Stair Ride helps you create a home that works for you so you can keep living life on your terms.
Bio of presenter: Dayna is the Vice President of Business Development for the Stair Ride Company, helping individuals to remain independent and comfortable in their homes by assisting with access, mobility, and safety solutions.
|  | | | | Wine Tasting: Loire Valley Wines
Wednesday, August 19 from 5:30 to 7:30
Please join fellow Penn Village members to taste 4 to 5 different wines from The Loire Valley. The Loire Valley is France’s most diverse wine region stretching 500 miles along the Loire River. Known for cool-climate freshness and high acidity, its signature styles include Muscadet, Chenin Blanc, Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc. The region is divided into distinct subregions, each defined by specific microclimates and grape varieties. Participants are requested to bring a snack to share with others who attend.
This event is at the home of a Penn's Village member; the location will be emailed to you one day prior to the event.
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