Events - Month View

1st Monday of the Month at 4 PM

1st Monday of the Month at 4 PM

Every Monday at 4 PM

Sharp clashes between traditionalist and progressive conceptions of the U.S. Constitution fuel the severe polarization that plagues contemporary American politics. Constitutional scholar Rogers M. Smith argues that despite their very real differences, both the traditionalist and progressive views are now parts of the text of the Constitution, and that the Reconstruction Amendments define constitutional goals and principles that can serve as common ground for both sides - if they are willing to seek common ground in order to move the nation forward.
?
Rogers M. Smith is the Christopher H. Browne Distinguished Emeritus Professor of Political Science at The University of Pennsylvania. He is the author or co-author of nine books and many articles, a past president of the American Political Science Association, the founding director of Penn’s Andrea Mitchell Center for the Study of Democracy, and the co-founder of the Teachers Institute of Philadelphia. He received 5 prizes for undergraduate and graduate teaching during his university career and his book “Civic Ideals: Conflicting Visions of Citizenship in U.S. History” was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in History.

Explore the role creativity plays in our lives as we continue to grow and develop. Rollo May defined creativity as “the process of bringing something new into being.” This interactive session will help you consider your definition of creativity, the tasks of adult development, and how creativity can help you manage the challenges you may face as you age. Christina May will share the results of research she conducted with creative older individuals.

Christina (Chris) May earned her Ph.D. at age 60 from Saybrook University. She was the first person to earn a Certificate in Creativity and was honored to receive the Rollo May Award. May and her husband, John Creveling were self-employed for 18 hears providing consulting, training and career development services for organizations and individuals. They were also involved in Active Retirement Workshops for the Coming-of-Age Initiative.

May‘s work history includes high school and college teaching providing career continuation services for major outplacement consulting firms, and writing the first self-help book for women in the process of divorce. She is a graduate of Temple university and earned a master’s degree in counseling psychology and organizational behavior from George Williams College in Chicago.

POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER--Saturday, April 12, at 10 a.m. | Washington Square by the Fountain | We all need a cuddle once in a while. You may have read about Norman (whose partner is Hilary Green), the newest Penn’s Village volunteer and certified therapy dog that can visit you at home. In addition to thinking of other ways Norman’s services might enhance our community, we have in the meantime set up a morning “meet and greet”: at 10:00 a.m., Sunday, April 13 at Rittenhouse Square by the Goat statue. Call the office 215-925-7333, or email info@pennsvillage.org to let us know you will be there.

Sunday, April 13, at 10 a.m. | Rittenhouse Square by the Goat Statue | We all need a cuddle once in a while. You may have read about Norman (whose partner is Hilary Green), the newest Penn’s Village volunteer and certified therapy dog that can visit you at home. In addition to thinking of other ways Norman’s services might enhance our community, we have in the meantime we have a morning meet and greet with Norman at 10:00 a.m., Sunday, April 13 Rittenhouse Square by the Goat statue. Call the office 215-925-7333, or email info@pennsvillage.org to let us know you will be there.

Monday at 2:00pm | City Institute Free Library | 1905 Locust St. Film Viewing and Discussion 2019 British-American co-production Director: Bill Condon With Helen Mirren and Ian McKellen 109 minutes English with subtitles for SDH (Deaf and Hard of Hearing) Crime thriller An aging career con artist’s latest target is a wealthy widow. His plan to steal her fortune has unexpected roadblocks.

Every Monday at 4 PM

Every Monday at 4 PM

Join us for an enlightening and informative afternoon! Dr. Peter Schoenbach will lead a visual presentation about the musical relations between the United States and Latin America, with particular emphasis on Mexican and North American composers and the impact of Brazilian Bossa Nova.

Peter J. Schoenbach, PhD is a retired professor of Latin American Languages, Literature, and Music. He has published, lectured, and serves as a Fulbright Scholar in Brazil. He speaks Spanish and Portuguese, has lived abroad in Brazil, Spain and Portugal. In addition, he continues as a performer on the bassoon, having played with several orchestras and currently with the Philadelphia Wind Symphony.

The purpose is to enjoy and learn from finely-crafted short stories suggested by the facilitator or other participants. The Short Story group meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month.

Monday at 2:00pm | City Institute Free Library | 1905 Locust St. Film Viewing and Discussion 2015 Canadian-German co-production Director: Atom Egoyan With Christopher Plummer and Bruno Ganz 94 minutes English with subtitles for SDH (Deaf and Hard of Hearing) Drama thriller Elderly man goes in search of the person he believes to be responsible for the death of his family to kill him himself.

Every Monday at 4 PM

April Showers Bring Great Happy Hours!

Join other Penn‘s Village members at this April Happy Hour for sparkling conversation in a spacious contemporary venue. Enjoy the good value, generous food and drink options, and excellent company at this casual pay-as-you-go happy hour. We hope to see you there!

There is a 20 person limit for this social event.