Friends Village

Tucked along the quiet streets of Newtown, Friends Village is more than just a place to live—it’s a place to belong. Rooted in Quaker values and centered on joyful, purposeful aging, this independent living community grows through connection and care.

For many, the journey here began with uncertainty. “I didn’t have a choice,” shares Janet, 76. “Leaving the home I’d lived in because of health problems and my children thinking it was for the best felt like the end of something. Now it feels more like home.” A passionate gardener, Janet recently planted tomatoes and basil for the season. She’s also a dedicated crafter and quilter—her handmade table runners, bags, and gifts brighten every corner of the community and reflect her generous spirit.

“I chose to live here,” laughs Lilly, 97. “I lived just down the road. I love watching the deer rest outside my house while I have my coffee—especially the young ones.”

Friends Village is more than welcoming grounds and cozy homes. It’s a place where residents are empowered to shape their experience and contribute meaningfully.

“Being useful makes you happy,” says Susan, 76, who serves on several committees and helps manage the onsite library. “Friends Village helps us feel useful.”

With a full calendar of programs and creative opportunities—and a staff that treats residents like family—Friends Village offers more than independence: it fosters interdependence.

“I try to attend as many activities as I can,” says Seymour, 81. “I love movie nights, anything to do with music, and the van that takes us shopping.”

Another resident, Catherine, 80, who runs the weekly bingo game, puts it simply: “This is my family now.”

At Friends Village, aging isn’t an ending—it’s a new beginning, rich with purpose, laughter, and care.  For more information about Friends Village or our “Friends for all time Gala” on October 11, 2025, celebrating Paxson Hall’s 125th anniversary, please visit our website, www.friends-village.org or call  215-968-3346.