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Date: 8/17/2026
Subject: This Week From Penn's Village - August 17, 2026
From: Penn's Village




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 This Week at Penn's Village: August 17, 2026
 
 

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.

 


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.
 
 



 Next Week at Penn's Village
 
 

The Forgotten First: Rediscovering Victoria Woodhull
First Woman to Run for US President
Tuesday, August 25 from 2:00 to 3:00
MacColl Room of First Presbyterian Church, 201 S. 21st Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
 

Kate Danaher, author of the historical novel Unstoppable: The Victoria Woodhull Story, brings listeners into the fascinating world of Victoria Woodhull—the groundbreaking reformer, publisher, and suffrage advocate who, in 1872, became the first woman to run for President of the United States. On Election Day, while men of the nation voted, Woodhull was jailed for exposing sexual misconduct, hypocrisy, and corruption. In this conversation, Danaher discusses bringing history to life through fiction, the challenge of separating documented history from long-repeated myths, and why Victoria Woodhull’s extraordinary life deserves to be rediscovered.

 
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Intergenerational Game Day with GenPhilly
Thursday, August 27 from 3:30 to 5:00
Parkway Central Library (Room 131/132), 1901 Vine Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
 

Join in for an afternoon of games, snacks, and conversation with people across generations! Penn’s Village is partnering with GenPhilly to hold an intergenerational game day to promote social connection and community-building between younger and older adults through fun and relaxed activities. We will provide some games, but feel free to bring your own favorites if you would like to lead a game. We will provide light refreshments and snacks as well.

 

Register Here 
 



 From the Community
 
 

 Rittenhouse Square Fine Art Show
 
The Rittenhouse Square Fine Art Show is returning this September, and volunteers are needed to help make it another unforgettable event!
Event Details:
- Setup Day: Thursday, September 17
- Show Days: Friday, September 18 – Sunday, September 20, 2026
- Show Hours: Fri & Sat, 11am-6pm | Sun, 11am-5pm
- Rain or Shine!
To volunteer, visit 
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0448A4AE2EABFDCF8-64765578-volunteers#/
 



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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.