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Date: 2/3/2025
Subject: This Week From Penn's Village!
From: Penn's Village




This Week:

Penn's Village Presents:
"Behind the Scenes: A Tour of the Kimmel Center"

Monday, February 3

at 2:00 pm

Kimmel Center Info Desk

300 South Broad Street
 
Register here:
(Members: Please log in before registering)

Penn's Village Presents:

Philadelphia: City of Homes

With Philadelphia architect and author David S. Traub


Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 2:00 pm

MacColl Room

First Presbyterian Church

201 S. 21st St.

 
Register here:
City of Homes
(Members: Please log in before registering)

Coming Up:

Finding My Family: A Genealogical Journey

with Fred Blum

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 2:00 pm

MacColl Room, First Presbyterian Church

201 S. 21st St.

Register here:
Members: Please log in before registering

Come join us for a Valentine's Day Tea!

Friday, February 14, 2025 at 3:00 pm

MacColl Room, First Presbyterian Church

201 S. 21st St.

 
Register here:
Members: Please log in before registering

February Is Black History Month

There are many, many ways to celebrate Black History Month in Philadelphia in 2025 These opportunities include August Wilson’s King Hedley II at the Arden Theater, the Alvin Ailey American Dance presentation of Revelations at the Academy of Music, programs and exhibits at the Please Touch Museum, the African American Museum, the Museum of the American Revolution, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, and the Free Library of Philadelphia. To learn the details about these events and many more click on this link: https://www.visitphilly.com/articles/philadelphia/black-history-month-in-philadelphia/

To discover more about Black History in America visit Penn’s Village’s Inclusiveness and Diversity blog which has other suggested events and resources to view, visit and read. Click on this link to visit this blog: https://www.pennsvillage.org/content.aspx?page_id=2507&club_id=982103&item_id=2902

Check out these live, interactive virtual offerings from the Positive Aging Community!
 
  • In February, the Positive Aging Community (PCA) will be offering the following live and interactive discussions about the following topics. To register for an event, click on the link below:

Do You Like To Sing?
 
Don't miss the chance to rehearse and perform as part Encore Chorale of Philadelphia. Encore Chorale of Philadelphia is looking for singers over age 55. No auditions required. Rehearsals are on Tuesdays at 1:00 PM at First Presbyterian Church. While the spring semester just started on January 27th, there's still time to join. 
 
And, you can attend the upcoming Tuesday, February 4th rehearsal for free. 

To view rehearsal dates, which run from February through May, click on the link below:

PV Goes to the Movies will return in April
 

Please note that our regular cinema programming, "PV Goes to the Movies," will be on hiatus until it returns in April. 


Do you have an item you think might be a good fit for our weekly email?
 
Do you have an item that you think might be a good fit for an upcoming "This Week From Penn's Village"? We'd love to hear it. If you scroll down to the bottom of this email, to the "We Value Your Opinion" box, you can find a link for submission.

All submissions each week will be evaluated and included based on space and suitableness.



 
Program RSVP information

Self-registration is now available on the Penn's Village website!  Please review our Self Registration and register here. You can also register by emailing info@pennsvillage.org or calling 215-925-7333. If you cannot attend, please cancel your reservation to make room for others. MEMBERS: PLEASE LOG IN PRIOR TO REGISTERING
 
Most programs are free of charge to our members and active volunteer partners.  Non-member guests are welcome to attend up to three programs before being asked to join Penn's Village as a member or volunteer partner, or by paying $10 per additional program.  Refunds are available if registration is cancelled prior to the program.
 
Group photos may be taken during these events.

WE VALUE YOUR OPINION

 
Do you have an item that you think might be a good fit for an upcoming "This Week From Penn's Village"? We'd love to hear it. You can submit it: share an item for the weekly email. All submissions each week will be evaluated and included based on space and suitableness. The cut-off for item submission for the upcoming week is the preceding Friday at 3pm. 
 
Do you have feedback about a recent program? Let us know here.  We would love to hear from you so that we can improve future programs.

Penn's Village has not verified or certified the accuracy or completeness of the information provided by program providers, and will not be liable for any errors or omissions. You agree to hold Penn's Village harmless from any liability or injury arising from or related to your participation In our events. Please see the Penn’s Village website for our full liability statement here: Our Terms of Service

Penn’s Village welcomes and actively encourages an inclusive and diverse community of members, staff, Board of Directors and volunteers. Inclusiveness and diversity mean welcoming all and excluding no one because of age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, physical abilities, religious beliefs or political beliefs.