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Date: 5/16/2022
Subject: This Week From Penn's Village!
From: Penn's Village





This Week:

Evening Reads with Polly MacIntyre
“Hermione and Her Little Group
of Serious Thinkers”
by Don Marquis
Wednesday, May 18, 2022
at 7:00 pm via Zoom
 
Register Here:

TED Talks Penn’s Village!
“Let’s End Ageism”
with Ashton Applewhite
Hosted by Harriette Mishkin
Friday, May 20, 2022
at 11:00 am via Zoom
 
Register Here:

Coming Soon:

An In-Person Penn’s Village Preview!
Monday, May 23, 2022, 4:30-6:00 pm
The College of Physicians of Philadelphia
Benjamin Rush Medicinal Plant Garden
 19 S. 22nd St.
Rain Date: Wednesday, May 25
 
Non-Members and New Members
Register Here:

“Ending Estrangement: Moving On
and Reclaiming Lost Relationships”
With Writer Margit Novack
Tuesday, May 24, 2022
at 2:00 pm via Zoom
 
Register Here:

 
 
“Trifles,” by Susan Glaspell
A One-Act Play Featuring
the Penn’s Village Players!
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
from 2:00-3:30 pm via Zoom
 
Register Here:

In Other News:

Check Out the Health and Wellness Blog!
 
Dr. Jay Pomerantz shares his thoughts on his recent Covid experience and what the next phase of the pandemic may mean for us: 

You May Be Interested:
  • Join the Philadelphia Gay Men's Chorus for ‘Rise!,' their 40th Anniversary concert on May 20 & 21 at the Suzanne Roberts Theatre.  It will feature songs of inspiration and hope, celebrate our individual and shared stories of overcoming adversity, and “rise up” to new heights with a bright vision of the future! Songs will include: "Bridge Over Troubled Water," "Brave/True Colors," "Seize the Day" from Newsies, and "Raise Your Glass," to name just a few.  Find out more here: Rise! with PGMC
  • Penn's Village member Judith Sachs will be the featured speaker on the podcast "Aging Today" on Monday, May 16 at 4PM, where she will talk about aging in place, developing new skills to stay close to your partner, and understanding your needs and abilities if you are aging solo.  You can tune in here: Aging Today Podcast Link

Welcome New Business Member: Bright Star Care
 
 BrightStar Care, your trusted partner to deliver a Higher Standard of Care, is now open for business in Center City, serving the Greater Philadelphia region. With over 270 agencies nationwide and two decades of operating excellence, BrightStar Care is a leading in-home care and medical staffing company. Our professional care team is focused on clinical quality standards and is led by our Director of Nursing who oversees each client’s individual plan of care with compassion and professionalism. We provide a range of services including companion, personal and memory care. BrightStar Care of City Center operates a private pay business model, but we also accept qualifying Long Term Care insurance and VA benefits. Contact us today at 445-345 -2211 or visit us at 
 https://www.brightstarcare.com/city-center to schedule a complimentary in-home care assessment or discuss your medical staffing needs for CNAs, LPNs, RNs and more.

 
RSVP

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.
 
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 this event.

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

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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.