Monday Quarterback Luncheon – 12:30 PM to 1:45 PM
Innmates lead vibrant talks on topics of their choosing. Discussion points are sent to members on Sundays to prepare for comments and questions.
Thursday Roundtable Luncheon – 12:30 PM to 1:45 PM
Invited guests speak on a wide range of topics. Past Roundtable speaker include Pultizer Prize winner Benjamin Nathans, Diane D. Turner, curator of the Charles L. Blockson Afro-American Collection of the Temple Libraries, and James Timberlake, founding principal of internationally renowned architecture firm KieranTimberlake.
On the third week of the month, Thursday Roundable Luncheon is replaced by Friday Club Dinner.
JULY PROGRAMS
Saturday, July 12th from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Annual Summer Picnic at Hidden Hollow Farm
Join a Franklin Inn Club summer tradition as Innmate Jan Gordon hosts a congenial gathering and buffet under the trees at Hidden Hollow Farm, her historic Radnor home.
The Club closes for the summer on Tuesday, July 1st through Monday, September 1st. We reopen with a Quarterback Luncheon on Tuesday, September 2nd.
Monthly
Friday Club Dinner: Dinners are held on the third Friday of the month. Guest Speakers present a wide range of topics including time for member discussion afterward. Member mixer at 5:30pm, followed by Guest presentation, culminating with dinner at 7:00pm.
Tuesday Movie Night: On the last Tuesday of the month, the Club presents classic films chosen by members. Screenings followed by a “talk back” led by month’s programmer. Doors at 6:00pm with feature at 6:30pm. Free admission with snacks and drinks including light fare, popcorn, chips, nuts, soda, beer, and wine.
Recordings: Many weekly Roundtable Luncheon and monthly Club Dinner presentations are recorded. Scroll down to select month for Vimeo links. Click Here for months prior to March 2023.
Annually
January: Annual Business Meeting of the general membership followed by the Benjamin Franklin Dinner. On a Friday evening closest to Franklin’s birthday on January 17th.
Summer: Picnic usually at the home of an Innmate.
December: Holiday Luncheon featuring housemade Fish House Punch.