Events - Future Events View

Gerry Evans has spent many years leading men’s groups that help men support one another through life’s changes. Now retired and in his eighties, and a member of Penn’s Village, Gerry is starting a small group for retired men who want to connect, share experiences, and feel less alone. This is not a therapy group. It is a friendly and respectful space where men can talk about the opportunities and challenges of this stage of life.

The first meeting is an opportunity to see if the group feels right for you. If there is interest, the group will meet every other week for 12 weeks, with the possibility of continuing.
Many men find that talking with other men helps them feel more connected, supported, and engaged with life.
To learn more or sign up:
Call Gerry Evans at 610-909-2484

This is a historical drama directed and produced by Sofia Coppola. It is based on the 2001 biography Marie Antoinette: The Journey by Lady Antonia Fraser. It is 123 minutes and in English with subtitles. It starts Kirsten Dunst, Jason Schwartzman, Judy Davis and Rip Horn.

No RSVP Required.

Discussion to follow with Daniele Thomas-Easter after the film.
215-732-2280
267-231-1893
Dteaston@gmail.com

Join us for a "behind the scenes” tour of research projects in the Ornithology Department of the Academy of Natural Sciences, which is one of the 10 largest and taxonomically most complete bird collections in the world. There are over 205,000 study skins, from over 7,000 species, and over 17,000 tissue samples. According to AI’s summary The Academy’s ornithology collection is significant because “its vast collections provide invaluable resources for understanding avian evolution, disease, conservation, and the impacts of environmental changes like climate change and pollution on bird populations.” Dr Nate Rice, Collection Manager of Ornithology, will be our guide. He will include a focus on the Bird Safe Philly program which includes the lab‘s role in preserving dead birds for research. The ANSP, founded in 1812, is the oldest continuously operating natural history museum in North America. It has become a premier institution for systematic and environmental research that has been conducted on regional, national, and international scales.

$25 per person non-refundable. If unable to attend the registration will be donated to Penn’s Village general fund. This fee does NOT include admission to the museum, just the tour program.

There will be an optional group lunch (private pay) after the museum tour somewhere in the area.


Bio of presenter: Dr. Nate Rice’s primary responsibility is the care and maintenance of the ornithology collection. He obtained his B.S. in Zoology and Wildlife Management from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point and his Ph.D. in Evolutionary Biology from the University of Kansas. He conducts research investigating the evolutionary biology of various Neotropical bird groups including the ground antbirds (Formicariidae) and their relatives. Dr. Rice has field and collecting experience in North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia. He has over 30 research-based publications.

Both a smart, suspenseful tale of intrigue and a sweeping romance, The Year of Living Dangerously features excellent performances from Mel Gibson and Sigourney Weaver as a pair of journalists covering political unrest in Indonesia. Registration is not required for this film discussion group

Come and learn about Penn‘s Village from those who know....its members. Discover what it means to be a part of Penn‘s Village, the benefits of its many cultural, educational, and social programs, volunteering, and service offerings, and more.

Please join your fellow volunteers for community, sharing and more.

Food, fun, connection....join us for Happy Hour! Registration is required and is limited to 15 participants. Attendees are responsible for purchasing their own food and beverages.

Gerry Evans has spent many years leading men’s groups that help men support one another through life’s changes. Now retired and in his eighties, and a member of Penn’s Village, Gerry is starting a small group for retired men who want to connect, share experiences, and feel less alone. This is not a therapy group. It is a friendly and respectful space where men can talk about the opportunities and challenges of this stage of life.

The first meeting is an opportunity to see if the group feels right for you. If there is interest, the group will meet every other week for 12 weeks, with the possibility of continuing.
Many men find that talking with other men helps them feel more connected, supported, and engaged with life.
To learn more or sign up:
Call Gerry Evans at 610-909-2484

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.

Open to all, each first Monday of the month.

Movie Title to be determined at a later time.

No RSVP Required.

Discussion to follow with Daniele Thomas-Easter after the film.
215-732-2280
267-231-1893
Dteaston@gmail.com

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.

This is a comedic mystery play where a talk show broadcast goes wrong when a guest is murdered live on air. Amidst ego clashes, guests including singers, a guru, and a gossip columnist become suspects. It is a comedic whodunit designed to be a hilarious fast-paced performance.

Bio of presenter: Lee Mueller, A St. Louis native, has been an active participant in the performing arts for over three decades. His diverse portfolio includes acting, directing, improv/sketch comedy, and most notably playwriting.

Gerry Evans has spent many years leading men’s groups that help men support one another through life’s changes. Now retired and in his eighties, and a member of Penn’s Village, Gerry is starting a small group for retired men who want to connect, share experiences, and feel less alone. This is not a therapy group. It is a friendly and respectful space where men can talk about the opportunities and challenges of this stage of life.

The first meeting is an opportunity to see if the group feels right for you. If there is interest, the group will meet every other week for 12 weeks, with the possibility of continuing.
Many men find that talking with other men helps them feel more connected, supported, and engaged with life.
To learn more or sign up:
Call Gerry Evans at 610-909-2484

From a childhood in the 50s through an adolescence in the 60s and onward into the 21st century, Virginia Knoud Nalencz’s I See You: Stories from Life presents a collage of memoir and short stories “in some of which I, the writer, may appear in various guises,” the author says in the preface. The book questions the idea of change. The past is immutable, but the way we see it is not. Does writing a life story change the way we see ourselves, and those who affected us, for good or for ill? Might we grow happier, calmer, even wiser, as we grow older? From the sidewalks of New York to the squares of Philadelphia, I See You traces a Boomer-era Pilgrim’s Progress, with cultural touchstones ranging from the Beatles to Galileo, from Princess Diana to Benjamin Franklin.

Bio of presenter: Virginia Knoud Nalencz [who goes by “Jenny”] was born in New York City and educated in convent schools by the Ursuline nuns. She received a B.A. from Manhattanville College, an M.A. in History from Northwestern University, and an M.A. in English from Temple University. She has been a lab assistant in the physiology department at Hunter College of the City of New York and a staff writer at the alumni magazine of Temple University in Philadelphia. In Before Times, she published short stories in little magazines that are now extinct.
For the past six years she has served as facilitator for the Penn’s Village writers’ group, whose members have read and commented on many chapters in I See You. Their life experiences have been particularly valuable in comments on the third section of the book, “In the Footsteps of Ben Franklin,” about moving to Philadelphia from a suburb on the Main Line.

This talk will provide an overview of three common causes of eye and vision problems in older adults: cataracts, age-related macular degeneration and glaucoma. It will cover diagnosis, treatment and lifestyle modifications for each condition.

Bio of presenter: Dr. Jason Flamendorf is a board-certified comprehensive ophthalmologist and fellowship-trained glaucoma specialist. He has expertise in diagnosing and treating a wide array of eye conditions with an emphasis on cataract surgery and the medical and surgical management of glaucoma. In addition to his private practice, Dr. Flamendorf is a Clinical Instructor on the Wills Eye Hospital Glaucoma Service where he teaches resident physicians and surgeons, and he is a member of the Pennsylvania Hospital medical staff.

Dr. Flamendorf earned his medical degree with distinction in research from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City, where he was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. He completed his medical internship at Mount Sinai Beth Israel in New York, followed by his ophthalmology residency and glaucoma fellowship at Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia. He also completed a prestigious one-year research fellowship in the NIH’s Medical Research Scholars Program.

Professionally, he is a Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, and is a member of the American Glaucoma Society, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, and the Pennsylvania Academy of Ophthalmology. He serves on the Board of Directors for the Pennsylvania Academy of Ophthalmology. He has been published in peer-reviewed journals and The Wills Eye Manual, and he has presented at multiple national conferences.

Saving Claire” is an inspiring film that highlights the importance of fall risk reduction through real life stories and practical strategies that support healthy aging. Through Claire’s journey, viewers will learn ways to maintain safety, independence, and brain health as they age.

Following the film, Dawn Heiderscheidt, OTR/L, CAPS, ECHM, founder of Aurora Independence, will lead a discussion and interactive activities to help participants better understand their own potential fall risks. She will also share practical strategies to reduce or prevent falls and support safe, independent living.

Bio of presenter: Dawn Heiderscheidt, OTR/L, CAPS, ECHM an occupational therapist with over a decade of experience helping older adults and individuals with disabilities live safely and independently in their homes. She is the founder of Aurora Independence, a consulting company that specializes in home safety assessments, aging-in-place planning, and accessibility solutions. Her work often bridges healthcare and the built environment, translating functional needs into design solutions that allow people to remain safely in their homes and communities.

Gerry Evans has spent many years leading men’s groups that help men support one another through life’s changes. Now retired and in his eighties, and a member of Penn’s Village, Gerry is starting a small group for retired men who want to connect, share experiences, and feel less alone. This is not a therapy group. It is a friendly and respectful space where men can talk about the opportunities and challenges of this stage of life.

The first meeting is an opportunity to see if the group feels right for you. If there is interest, the group will meet every other week for 12 weeks, with the possibility of continuing.
Many men find that talking with other men helps them feel more connected, supported, and engaged with life.
To learn more or sign up:
Call Gerry Evans at 610-909-2484

Movie Title to be determined at a later time.

Open to all, each first Monday of the month.

After a brief review of the current AI technology, and why there is no current evidence that AI will pose an existential danger to humanity in the foreseeable future, we will focus on a range of pressing areas of concern about emerging AI technologies. The talk will consider: AI and jobs, AI and privacy, AI and decisions about people‘s lives (e.g. credit evaluation, bail, sentencing determination, etc.), AI and autonomous weapons, and AI and the environment. It will also consider AI and responsibility, focusing on models for where legal responsibility should lie if, for example, an autonomous vehicle strikes someone. And finally, it will look at a range of issues about the potential impacts of AI on education.

This presentation will explore what healthy nutrition in the home looks like, define nutrition security, and highlight how thoughtful meal planning supports successful aging in place. Attendees will also learn about Mom’s Meals’ food-as-medicine solutions, the role of medically tailored meals in promoting nutrition security, and how to easily access meals when needed. Participants will have the opportunity to sample a variety of Mom’s Meals entrées.

Bio of presenter –Kate Darcangelis, Mom’s Meals
Kate is the Community Support Coordinator for the state of Pennsylvania for Moms Meals, a medically tailored, home delivered meal organization. Kate works with organizations and the community members to ensure everyone has the knowledge surrounding proper nutrition, and how food is a vital puzzle piece to aging in place. Kate has a background in human development & aging services and has been working with older adults in Philadelphia through various community & educational programming for 8+ years.

Gerry Evans has spent many years leading men’s groups that help men support one another through life’s changes. Now retired and in his eighties, and a member of Penn’s Village, Gerry is starting a small group for retired men who want to connect, share experiences, and feel less alone. This is not a therapy group. It is a friendly and respectful space where men can talk about the opportunities and challenges of this stage of life.

The first meeting is an opportunity to see if the group feels right for you. If there is interest, the group will meet every other week for 12 weeks, with the possibility of continuing.
Many men find that talking with other men helps them feel more connected, supported, and engaged with life.
To learn more or sign up:
Call Gerry Evans at 610-909-2484

Please join your fellow volunteers for community, sharing and more.

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.
Bio of presenter – Almanac Projects is the producer of Helpful Hints, created by Rhonda Moore and Ben Grinberg. Grinberg and Moore have been collaborating since 2020. As individual artists – Ben Grinberg and Rhonda Moore each have a long history of community practice. Moore’s decades-long career as a dancer, recording artist, and performance maker has spanned geographies from New York City to Verona, Italy, to Philadelphia for over a decade, always including innovative community-informed and community-integrated works of dance. In 2010, inspired by the absurdity of the American immigration system, she created Random Acts of Dance, which, through several iterations brought students, elders, and other community groups out into the street to perform a spontaneous and infectious “random act of dance.” This project was ultimately re-commissioned by Mural Arts Philadelphia and featured in the open of the Mural Mile.

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

Description:
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 has a life-long interest in natural history. His scientific research and books have illuminated the ecology of wild plants and animals in Philadelphia. He practiced internal medicine in the city for several decades.

Gerry Evans has spent many years leading men’s groups that help men support one another through life’s changes. Now retired and in his eighties, and a member of Penn’s Village, Gerry is starting a small group for retired men who want to connect, share experiences, and feel less alone. This is not a therapy group. It is a friendly and respectful space where men can talk about the opportunities and challenges of this stage of life.

The first meeting is an opportunity to see if the group feels right for you. If there is interest, the group will meet every other week for 12 weeks, with the possibility of continuing.
Many men find that talking with other men helps them feel more connected, supported, and engaged with life.
To learn more or sign up:
Call Gerry Evans at 610-909-2484

Open to all, each first Monday of the month.

Gerry Evans has spent many years leading men’s groups that help men support one another through life’s changes. Now retired and in his eighties, and a member of Penn’s Village, Gerry is starting a small group for retired men who want to connect, share experiences, and feel less alone. This is not a therapy group. It is a friendly and respectful space where men can talk about the opportunities and challenges of this stage of life.

The first meeting is an opportunity to see if the group feels right for you. If there is interest, the group will meet every other week for 12 weeks, with the possibility of continuing.
Many men find that talking with other men helps them feel more connected, supported, and engaged with life.
To learn more or sign up:
Call Gerry Evans at 610-909-2484

Gerry Evans has spent many years leading men’s groups that help men support one another through life’s changes. Now retired and in his eighties, and a member of Penn’s Village, Gerry is starting a small group for retired men who want to connect, share experiences, and feel less alone. This is not a therapy group. It is a friendly and respectful space where men can talk about the opportunities and challenges of this stage of life.

The first meeting is an opportunity to see if the group feels right for you. If there is interest, the group will meet every other week for 12 weeks, with the possibility of continuing.
Many men find that talking with other men helps them feel more connected, supported, and engaged with life.
To learn more or sign up:
Call Gerry Evans at 610-909-2484

Open to all, each first Monday of the month.

Please join your fellow volunteers for community, sharing and more.

Watch the announced film, come and discuss your thoughts about the film

Open to all, each first Monday of the month.

Open to all, each first Monday of the month.

Please join your fellow volunteers for community, sharing and more.

Watch the announced film, come and discuss it with your peers

Open to all, each first Monday of the month.