This Week at Penn's Village: September 21, 2026
| | Saying Goodbye
Dear Penn’s Village Community, as many of you know, I will be leaving Penn’s Village at the end of September. I am grateful for the opportunity to have worked with and gotten to know the members, volunteers, and colleagues who welcomed me, showed me kindness, and took the time to connect with me during my time at Penn’s Village. I will carry those relationships and conversations with me. I wish everyone at Penn’s Village all the best in the future.
Warmly,
Rachel Amin
| | | | Protecting Finances and Independence
Thursday, September 24 from 2:00 to 3:00
MacColl Room of First Presbyterian Church, 201 S. 21st Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Penn's Village Business members Liz Dunleavy with Kith Care, Bode Hennegan of Life Managers, and Felicia Greenfield along with Rebecca Thompson, offer a panel discussion on best practices on finances, preventative strategies and recognizing (and avoiding) scams.
Maintain independence while safeguarding finances through practical, preventive strategies. Learn to recognize and prevent common scams, reduce risk through effective oversight, and support older adults without limiting autonomy. Explore proven methods, professional resources, and tools that help individuals and families stay confident, informed, and financially secure throughout the aging process.
Register Here
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Next Week at Penn's Village
| | Penn's Villages Goes to the Movies
Monday, September 28 from 2:00 to 4:00
City Institute of Philadelphia, 1905 Locust Street, Philadelphia, PA
We will be watching Molière, a 2007 French period biographical comedy with Director Laurent Tirard, starring Romain Duris, Fabrice Luchini, Laura Morante, and Ludivine Sagnier. To satisfy his creditors, Molière reinvents himself as a satirical playwright with comedic, yet bittersweet consequences. The plot of Molière is loosely based on some of his plays, The Bourgeois Gentilhomme, Tartuffe, Le Misanthrope and Les Fourberies de Scapin. There will be a discussion following the film. No registration necessary.
| | | | Happy Hour at Liberty Garden
Tuesday, September 29 from 4:00 to 6:00
50 N. 6th Street, Philadelphia, PA
Greet Fall with old and new Penns Village friends. Plenty of REAL mingling space in this lovely outdoor setting close to the Visitor’s Center and The Constitution Center, Discounted drinks and snacks on the HH Menu. The full menu will also be available at regular prices. Please Note: This is a weather dependent event. A plan B location will be announced if necessary. This event is full but you can join the waitlist.
| | | | Autumn Tea
Wednesday, September 30 from 2:30 to 3:30
MacColl Room at First Presbyterian Church, 201 S 21st Street, Philadelphia, PA
Join us for the third of our Seasonal Tea series focusing on small gatherings to connect new members with more seasoned members. Penn’s Village will provide tea, coffee and sparkling water. You are invited to bring something sweet or savory to share. Attendance is limited to 25 to provide an environment conducive to member interaction.
| | | | How to Obtain ID Documents
Navigating Government Agencies
Thursday, October 1 from 2:00 to 3:00
MacColl Room at First Presbyterian Church, 201 S 21st Street, Philadelphia, PA
This talk will explian how to obtain documents like birth certificates, social security cards, marriage certificates, death certificates, and Real IDs. Moreover, dealing with the agencies that issue such documents and/or require them can be frustrating. You will get pointers on dealing with bureaucracies and getting what you need.
Presenter: Howard Wiener is a retired career prosecutor (Assistant U.S. Attorney) with the Department of Justice.
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Thrifty in Philly
Philly’s thrift scene is diverse – with different stores, events and focuses all throughout the city. Check out this guide to the city's vintage and secondhand stores.
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What's New in Medicare?
We are invited to join this program from our friends at Northwest Village Network. Joan Adler will present this annual program on Zoom Wednesday, October 8 at 6:30. Please contact Merle Savedow for the Zoom link at merle222@gmail.com
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South Street Fall Fest
The 100-700 blocks of South Street will be open on Saturday, September 26 from noon to 7:00 p.m. for the 2026 South Street Fall Fest! Every block will have different activities, including Oktoberfest, a Renn Faire, a skate park and more. You can visit the South Street District website for more information.
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