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Pennswood’s Founders

PENNSWOOD’S SEVEN FOUNDERS were all “weighty” Quakers who had some connection with George School, either as students and/or as George School board members.  They were also life-long friends and knew each other socially. Each was multi-talented and civic-minded.  They shared a commitment to the creation of a caring, values-based, intentional community for adults 65 and […]

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Whimsey

Pennswood residents often display their sense of humor and fun with installations and art at their apartment threshold. Here are some examples. Topics: not assigned Customs & Culture | Fun | installations | Sense of humor | Whimsey

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Harold Passmore

“A Camelot-like experience“ Harold Passmore died in 1983 – description below based on a quote from Nancy Spears 9/9/23.    We often described it, not just me, but many of us, at least for the first 25 years sure, that it was a Camelot-like experience. It was just extraordinary. We worked really hard, and we

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Voices from the Past

Residents read selections from past Village Voices issues that reveal the Pennswood community’s spirit. Topics: not assigned community | Customs & Culture | dramatic reading | dramatic reading | Events | events | history | Pennswood | Pennswood community | performing arts | Performing Arts | Residents Past and Present | Residents Past and Present | spirit. | Video | Voices from the Past

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