 | From the Executive Director
As the year comes to a close, I want to pause and offer my deepest thanks to everyone who makes Penn’s Village what it is.
- To our volunteers, who show up day after day with care, patience, and generosity/
- To our active Board and committee chairs, who guide, question, and strengthen the work.
- To our admin crew and staff, who keep everything running with steadiness and heart.
- To our special interest group leaders and program facilators, who create spaces for learning, connection, and joy.
- To our business members, whose partnership helps anchor the Village in the wider community.
- And to all of you—members, neighbors, supporters—who contribute in ways both visible and unseen.
So much of what makes a Village work happens quietly: a ride given, a call made, a meeting planned, a problem solved, a moment of connection that matters more than we may ever know. Together, you have built something that is caring, resilient, and deeply human.
Thank you for everything you have given this year. I am grateful to be part of this community with you. Wishing you a wonderful holiday season and bright beginnings in the year ahead.
With gratitude,
Lynsey
| This Week at Penn’s Village: December 29, 2025
There are no programs this week. | Office Closure
Please note that the office is closed this week. We hope you are having a wonderful holiday season! | Next Week at Penn's Village | | From Business Operations to Life Operations
Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 2:00 pm
MacColl Room, 201 South 21st Street
Philadelphia, PA
Join Tyrone M. Robinson III, founder of Opportunities 2 Serve, for a practical workshop on organizing your support network for smoother daily living. With over 20 years of experience in systematic coordination and tech-life integration—including 12 years providing fractional executive leadership to businesses, Tyrone brings unique expertise in creating systems that actually work for real people facing complex coordination challenges.
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FROM THE COMMUNITY
Please note that these activities are not Penn’s Village activities, so questions about fees, sign ups, and content should be directed to the community group holding the event.
| | Tax Tips for Seniors
Tuesday, January 6 from 3:00 to 4:30 pm
St. Timothy's Parish Hall
5720 Ride Avenue, Philadelphia, PA
This seminar will cover practical and timely topics including applying for property tax and rent rebates, understanding how different types of income are taxed, qualifying for medical expense deductions, protecting oneself from tax fraud, and a question and answer session. Sponsored by Village on the Ridge, this event is free.
| | Learn Tai Chi
200 N. 6th Street
On Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 7:30 to 8:30am, Franklin Square Tai Chi group meets next to the fountain (or in the Pavilion on chilly or wet days) for the ancient practice during Tai Chi in the Square. This event is free.
| | | WE VALUE YOUR OPINION
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 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. | |