NEWS AND EVENTS: Activities

WASHINGTON SQUARE CITIZENS LEAGUE

Washington Square Citizens League is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit educational organization dedicated to motivating Hopkinson House residents to become engaged in the political and social processes of the day. All Hopkinson House residents are welcome to join!    

Founded in 1996, WSCL offers an array of activities, including informative programs and regular meetings organized around interest groups.  The membership year is from July 1 to June 30.  Annual dues for 2026-2027 are $10 per person, $20 per couple.  WSCL Membership Form
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 Watch for forthcoming events and programs after the summer hiatus!

Evening Discussion Forums, Guest Speakers, and Poetry Readings

Topical evening Discussion Forums, a Guest Speaker Series, and occasional Poetry Readings take place usually on selected Mondays from 7:30 to 9:00 pm in the Solarium. Knowledgeable Hopkinson House residents lead the Discussion Forums. Information packets generally are emailed to WSCL members about a week in advance and also posted here for access. The Speaker Series features local outside experts. Poetry Readings are presented by resident poets. All Hopkinson House residents are welcome to attend these events.

  • Watch for the Fall 2026 event schedule!

Book Group

Meetings take place monthly, usually on the third Sunday, in the Upper Solarium.

  • September 20, 2:00 – 3:00 pm
  • October 27, 4:00 – 5:00 pm
  • November 22, 4:00 – 5:00 pm
  • December 20, 4:00 – 5:00 pm

Crime Novels

Meetings take place monthly, usually on the third Wednesday, 1:30 pm, in the Upper Solarium. 

  • January 21 – Death at La Fenice by Donna Leon
  • February 18 – The Disappeared by Kristina Ohlsson 
  • March 18 – Slow Horses by Mick Herron
  • April 15 – The Big Sleep by Raymond Chandler
  • May 20 – The Soul Thief by Charles Baxter
  • June 17 – Wicked Autumn by G.M. Malliet

CURTAIN UP!  WSCL Theatre Discussion Group

Theatre-lovers meet monthly on the third Thursday from 7:00 to 8:15 p.m. (unless otherwise noted) to discuss shows attended, do live readings, interact with guest speakers, take field trips, and more. The group meets in the upper Solarium unless otherwise noted.  

REEL Group for Movie Discussions

This group meets monthly, usually on the last Sunday of the month from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. in the Upper Solarium. Group participants vote on the film to discuss based on a selection of movies playing at Landmark Ritz 5 or Philadelphia Film Society Bourse theater or, alternatively, available to stream.  

  • September 20 (Sunday)
  • October 24 (Saturday)
  • November 29 (Sunday)
  • January 31 (Sunday)

 Additional activities TBA after the summer hiatus.