Event Type: Art, Books, and CultureLegacy Programs
Location: Online
Through discussion and a short writing activity, we will reflect on the ways music weaves itself into our lives and memories. We will listen to iconic songs by Simon and Garfunkel, Carole King and Louis Armstrong. Led by DOROT’s Summer Intern Dafna Horowitz.
Improve balance, posture, and flexibility as you coordinate simple movement sequences with breath. This class will leave you feeling relaxed and energized. Led by Siewli Stark, Certified Mind-Body Specialist.
Event Type: Art, Books, and CultureHealth & WellnessLGBTQ+ Life
Location: Online
Join dance artist Magda Kaczmarska for a six-week workshop blending movement and storytelling to celebrate identity and community. Activities can be done seated or standing. Come move, connect and share your story. This program is presented in partnership with SAGEYou. This series begins on Monday, July 24 and continues weekly through September 1.
Mondays, July 28th, August 4th, and August 11th from 4:30pm – 5:30pm EST Playing games can reduce stress, increase energy, and improve brain function. Join us to play brain games! Over six weeks together, our intergenerational group will play games like Jeopardy, trivia, Pictionary and more. Help build intergenerational connections and have fun doing it! […]
This program is at capacity and closed to new registrants.
Mindfulness is the basic human ability to be fully present, aware of where we are and what we are doing, without being overly reactive or overwhelmed by what is going on around us. Simply stated, mindfulness is noticing whatever experience you are having, including all the thoughts, feelings, or physical sensations that are a part […]
Enjoy conversation with fellow knitters while making scarves, hats and other items for New Yorkers in need. This is not an instructional class. New participants can join at any time. This series is ongoing and meets biweekly.
This writing course will guide you in recording your history via poetry, essay or creative nonfiction. Each week, participants will submit their work to the group for constructive feedback. By emphasizing your literary goals and interests, the workshop will empower you to find your own voice and style. This series begins on Tuesday, July 29 […]
Gain experience as a storyteller by telling personal stories in a supportive group. A group of teens and older adults will get together once a week to engage in story circles. A Story Circle is a group of people sitting in a circle (a virtual circle over Zoom), telling personal stories, led by a Story […]
This program is at capacity and closed to new registrants.
DOROT’s Aging Alone Together® is a six-week series designed to empower solo agers to build community while exploring tools, strategies, and support to age successfully. This session is part of a series meeting on Tuesdays, July 15, 22 and 29, and August 5, 12, and 19.
This program is at capacity and closed to new registrants.
Increase joint flexibility, mobility and balance with Tia! Tia will guide you in how to use everyday objects as weights and resistance bands. Some standing exercises are included. Led by Tia Speros-Harker, Certified Fitness Instructor
Cost should never be a barrier to accessing caring relationships and community connection. DOROT offers our programs and services to everyone free of charge.
