April 26, 2025 - 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. 

John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum, Philadelphia, PA

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On Saturday, April 26, 2025, enjoy a 2-hour private guided bird walk in the John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum, a 1000-acre National Wildlife Refuge across route I-95 from the Philadelphia airport. Established in 1972 as America's first urban refuge, it is a treasured green space nestled within the city, teeming with a rich diversity of fish, wildlife, and plants native to the Delaware Estuary, supporting a freshwater tidal marsh, open waters, mudflats, and woodlands. Heinz is a key location on the mid-Atlantic migratory flyway, and late April-early May is peak migration time. In the woods, we'll see songbirds, including beautiful warblers and flycatchers; if we're lucky, a scarlet tanager. Crossing the pedestrian causeway over the estuary, we'll be treated to ducks and other waterfowl, and possibly an eagle or osprey. Bring binoculars if you have them, or borrow a pair from the Visitor Center at no charge. Address: 8601 Lindbergh Blvd, Philadelphia. Free admission, parking, and guide. Optional post-walk group lunch at nearby Stinger's Waterfront restaurant, 401 N. Swarthmore Ave., Ridley Park, PA, for more good conversation. [Rain date: Saturday, May 3, 2025.} Register here.

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May 8, 2025 - 7:00 pm

Virtual Movie Club - Everything Everywhere All at Once

 

Virtual discussion of the top awarded film of 2022, "Everything Everywhere All at Once" (2022), directed by Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert. The film follows Evelyn Wang (Michelle Yeoh), an exhausted laundromat owner who discovers she must navigate a multiverse to stop an interdimensional crisis. The film blends absurdist humor with themes of family and identity. Multiple Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Director (Kwan & Scheinert), Best Actress (Yeoh), Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Jamie Lee Curtis), Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Ke Huy Quan), and Best Original Screenplay, along with many, many other awards. Rotten Tomatoes 94%. Available for streaming on Amazon Video and HBO Max. No charge event. Register here.

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May 31, 2025 - 10:30 a.m. 

Hagley Museum, Wilmington, DE

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On Saturday, May 31, 2025, enjoy a 2-hour private guided tour of the Hagley Museum outside of Wilmington, DE, a large, indoor-outdoor museum with hundreds of years of history. The site includes the buildings and grounds of the sprawling 19th-century gunpowder factory powered by the Brandywine River where the du Pont chemical empire began, early industry demonstrations, buildings from the workers' village, the first du Pont family home and gardens in America, the new "Nation of Inventors" exhibit celebrating diverse stories of American innovation, as well as the natural beauty throughout the museum grounds. Address: 200 Hagley Creek Road, Wilmington, DE. Free parking. $20 for admission + guided tour. Optional group lunch after the tour at a local restaurant for more good conversation - location TBA. Register here.

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June 12, 2025 - 7:00 p.m.

Virtual Book Club - A Portrait of a Thief

 

Virtual discussion of Portrait of a Thief  by Grace D. Li (2022) follows a group of Chinese-American college students as they embark on a heist to steal priceless Chinese artifacts from Western museums, seeking to reclaim their cultural heritage. The story explores themes of identity, diaspora, and the complexities of reconciling personal ambition with collective history. Li's writing blends action, cultural exploration, and the ethical questions surrounding restitution and ownership. NY Times Best Seller and a NY Times Best Crime Novel of 2022. Upcoming Netflix TV series. No charge event. Register here.

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June 17, 2025 - 6:30 p.m. 

4th Annual "Dinner with PBK Friends", White Dog Cafe, Haverford, PA

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On Tuesday, June 17, 2025, join other PBK's and guests at the White Dog Cafe in Haverford, PA for a leisurely meal, great conversation, and fellowship with old and new friends who share a variety of wide-ranging interests. Plenty of free parking. Group check paid by PBK DV card, with reimbursement by participants for their order after the event. Look forward to this nice event by registering here.

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June 28, 2025 - 10:00 am - 12:00 noon 

Walking Tour of Outdoor Sculptures Surrounding the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia, PA

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On Saturday, June 28, 2025, PBK's and guests can enjoy a 2-hr. guided walking tour of 16 notable sculptures surrounding the Philadelphia Museum of Art, based on the Association for Public Art narratives and led by a PBK member and her husband . Wear comfortable walking shoes and meet at 9:45 am at the Rocky stature on the street level adjacent to the base of the art museum steps, for introductions and a prompt start of the walking tour at 10:00 am. Some outdoor stairs involved. An optional group lunch for more good conversation will follow at the nearby Bishop's Collar restaurant, 2349 Fairmount Ave., Philadelphia - a 10 minute walk from the conclusion of the tour. Tour fee: $15. Parking recommended in the Museum of Art garage for convenience, though expensive if not a museum member.  Register here - requested by Thursday, June 26th.

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July 19, 2025 - 4:30 p.m. Happy Hour, 6:00 p.m. Game 

Trenton Thunder Baseball Game with 2 Special Events - pre-game Happy Hour & post-game fireworks.

Trenton, NJ

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On Saturday, July 19, 2025, join other PBK's, family & friends, for a great evening at the ball park! The 6:00 p.m. Trenton Thunder game vs. the State College Spikes of the MLB Draft League will give us a look at the stars of the future with all the fun of the over-the-top fan engagement and delicious local-flavor concessions typical of minor league ball parks. Gates open at 4:30 p.m. for the pre-game Happy Hour.

After the game, the NJM Insurance Group is sponsoring post-game fireworks. The modern & comfortable 6,440 seat stadium is located on the banks of the Delaware River at 1 Thunder Road in Trenton. Convenient from the PA side of the river: I-95 to I-295 to US 1 to cross the river, or from I-295 on the NJ side of the river. Plenty of parking is available on site. Tickets $14. Register here. Registration requested by June 27 to pre-order tickets.

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September 11, 2025 - 7:00 pm

Virtual Movie Club - I'm Still Here

 

Virtual discussion of the 2024 Academy Award Winner for Best International Film, “I’m Still Here” (“Ainda Estou Aqui”). Directed by Walter Salles and based on Marcelo Rubens Paiva’s 2015 memoir, the political biographical drama follows his mother, Eunice Paiva, played by Fernanda Torres, an activist coping with the forced disappearance of her husband, the dissident politician Rubens Paiva, and trying to maintain family stability during the military dictatorship in Brazil. Rotten Tomatoes score 97%. View on Amazon Prime Video or Apple TV. No charge event. Register here.

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