September 11, 2025 - 7:00 pm

Virtual Movie Club - Ainda Estou Aqui (I'm Still Here)

 

Virtual discussion of the 2024 Academy Award Winner for Best International Film, Ainda Estou Aqui (I'm Still Here). 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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September 20, 2025 - 11:00 a.m. 

Joseph Bonaparte Estate, Bordentown, NJ

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On Saturday, September 20, 2025, enjoy a traditional French picnic on the lawn of the former Joseph Bonaparte estate, preceded by a 1-hr. tour of the on-site Discovery Center, led by staff of the D&R Greenway, who will describe the site’s history beginning 13,000 years ago with the Lenape. In 1816, Bonaparte, brother of Napoleon and former King of Spain, bought the Point Breeze property overlooking Crosswicks Creek, building a grand estate in the European tradition. The mansion, rivalling any property in the US at the time, became a cultural and political center of the young nation. The mansion is gone but the grounds include a grotto, fields, woods, and the former Gardener’s House which is now the D&R Greenway Discovery Center, where, following the tour, the included delightful leisurely outdoor French picnic will take place on tables on the lawn. Location: 101 Park Street, Bordentown, NJ, for the Bordentown Municipal Center, and PBK signs to guide you to parking. Indoor stairs and some unpaved areas on the grounds. Lunch + Tour: $25; Young Members (2015 - 2025 induction years) $15. Last day to register: Mon. 9/15/25; rain date 9/27/25. Register here.​​

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October 16, 2025 - 7:00 p.m.

Virtual Book Club - Brotherless Night

 

NOTE:  Third Thursday of October, instead of the usual 2nd Thursday.  Virtual discussion of American fiction writer, essayist, journalist, and Harvard graduate, V.V. Ganeshananthan’s Brotherless Night. The novel is a deeply moving and intellectually rich coming-of-age novel that transports readers to Sri Lanka during the early years of its devastating civil war. Through the eyes of 16-year-old Sashi, a young Tamil woman with aspirations of becoming a doctor, the novel explores themes of political violence, moral dilemmas, and the resilience of the human spirit. As Sashi navigates the shifting allegiances of war, she is forced to confront the ethical complexities of survival, activism, and the cost of bearing witness. When one of her medical school professors invites her to join a secret project documenting human rights violations, she embarks on a dangerous path that will change her forever. Good Reads score 4.4 out of 5. Register here.​

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October 18, 2025 - 9:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 

Hawk Mountain Sanctuary - Raptor Education & Hike to View Migrating Raptors, Kempton, PA

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On Saturday, October 18, 2025, see one of the natural wonders of Pennsylvania at Hawk Mountain Sanctuary on the Kittatinny Ridge, the world's first refuge for birds of prey where the local geography funnels migrating raptors, including falcons, hawks, and eagles, for ideal viewing during this mid-point of their fall migration. After initial programs covering raptor identification with the center's raptor "ambassadors", we will hike about one mile to the North Lookout (uneven trail, moderate difficulty, 300' rise) to spend an hour there with raptor counters + Conservation Science trainees to help spot & identify raptors.  Bring binoculars if you have them, sturdy closed-toe hiking shoes, rain gear, hiking stick(s), water, sunscreen, and a sack lunch to eat at the lookout. Note: shorter hike (0.25 miles each way) to the South Lookout for those who prefer (even trail, wheelchair accessible). Location: 1700 Hawk Mountain Rd, Kempton, PA. Car pools possible if the interest.  Fees: $11 for adults, $8 for seniors (65+).  Last day to register: Fri. 10/17/25; rain date 10/25/25. Register here.​​

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October 21, 2025 - 7:00 p.m. 

Annual Membership Meeting (Virtual)

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The 2025 Annual Meeting of the Phi Beta Kappa Association of the Delaware Valley will be held virtually on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at 7:00 pm, to which all members are invited to attend and participate. During the Annual Meeting members will hear a recap of the past year's activities and finances, will give input to determine the coming year's plans, and elect all officers and Council members for the open Council seats.  The Annual Meeting agenda, the election slate, brief bios for candidates, and the link to join the virtual meeting will be e-sent 15 days in advance of the Annual Meeting to all members current with their dues.​​

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October 23, 2025 - 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm 

"Key Connections" for recent PBK Inductees - Meet & Greet Happy Hour, followed by Team Trivia over dinner.

Victory Brewing Company, Philadelphia, PA

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On Thursday, October 23, 2025, PBK inductees from 2016-2025 can enjoy great conversation and team trivia with other PBK members from the SE PA, So. Jersey, and No. Delaware region, at PBK Delaware Valley's annual Key Connections event at the Victory Brewing Company's pub restaurant on Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Center City Philadelphia.  Hosted by our PBK Delaware Valley Young Professionals co-chairs, Shea Sandifer & Carissa Petzold, the event includes a meet & greet happy hour with appetizers/drinks, followed by an hour for dinner and team trivia in small impromptu teams, with PBK logo mugs for prizes.

          We are extremely pleased to welcome as the honored guest for the evening, Frederick M. Lawrence, JD, 10th Secretary and CEO of the national PBK Society, and former President of Brandeis University. Register today for a great evening of networking and career connections, and the opportunity to hear and meet Dr. Lawrence.

         PBK member registration deposit: $7, refundable upon participation in the event. Guest registration fee: $10, non-refundable. Last date to register: Wed. 10/15/25. Register here.​​

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November 15, 2025 - 10:00 am 

National Marian Anderson Museum - Home: Guided Tour, including current special exhibit "Marian - The Philadelphia Story"

Philadelphia, PA

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On Saturday, November 15, 2025, look forward to a guided tour of the National Marian Anderson Museum - Home in South Philadelphia. Built in 1870, the house was purchased by Philadelphia native Marian Anderson's (1897-1993) mother in 1924, at the cusp of Ms. Anderson's international career, renowned for vocal performances especially in opera and spirituals. Conductor Arturo Toscanini said she had a voice “heard once in a hundred years.” The museum also celebrates her role as a humanitarian and civil rights activist. She received many accolades including the Presidential Medal of Freedom under President Kennedy (1963), the Congressional Gold Medal, the National Medal of Arts, 24 honorary doctorate degrees, and numerous recording prizes. “Marian: The Philadelphia Story” features special artifacts, gowns, photos, and more. Address: 762 S. Martin St., Philadelphia. Optional post-tour, pay-your-own, group lunch at a local restaurant (TBD). Tour fee: $11 per person. Register here.​​

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December 11, 2025 - 7:00 pm

Virtual Movie Club - A Real Pain

 

Virtual discussion of Jesse Eisenberg’s A Real Pain is a poignant and darkly comedic exploration of family, grief, and identity. The film follows two mismatched cousins, played by Eisenberg and Kieran Culkin, as they embark on a heritage tour through Poland in honor of their late grandmother. Their journey is both deeply personal and historically resonant, weaving humor with emotional depth. A Real Pain premiered at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival, where it won the Waldo Salt Screenwriting Award, and later received critical acclaim, earning an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor (Kieran Culkin) and a BAFTA for Best Original Screenplay (Jesse Eisenberg). Watch with Hulu, Amazon Prime, or Apple TV. No charge event. Register here.​

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February 12, 2026 - 7:00 p.m.

Virtual Book Club - North Woods

 

Virtual discussion of Daniel Mason's North Woods. Step into the rich, layered tapestry of American history through a masterfully crafted novel that spans centuries within the confines of a single plot of New England land. Told through a dazzling array of voices and genres—letters, poems, medical notes, and ghost stories—Mason’s narrative captures the enduring interplay between people and place. A finalist for both the Pulitzer Prize and the 2023 National Book Award, and named one of The New York Times' 10 Best Books of the Year, North Woods invites reflection on the stories we tell and those we inherit. Good Reads score 4.1 out of 5. Registration link pending.​

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