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. Registration full? Find upcoming series of Aging Alone Together […]
This program is at capacity and closed to new registrants.
Event Type: LGBTQ+ LifeSupport and Discussion Groups
Location: Online
Join our inclusive space to share openly, get and give support, and gather information you need. Explore how best to nurture your needs while being there for your transgender grandchild. All grandparents, including grand aunts and uncles, are welcome, regardless of their grandchild’s journey duration. This is a limited series with limited space. Facilitated by […]
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
This program is specifically designed for children of Holocaust survivors (2Gs). This workshop will allow us to tell the visual story of our families through heirlooms, letters, photographs, and/or memories. We will weave together a narrative from the past through a series of guided short exercises focusing on a treasured object, photograph or memory as […]
Celebrated naturalist John Muir dedicated his life to conserving nature’s splendor. Ansel Adams is America’s best known landscape photographer. Learn how their lives and art intersected to protect Yosemite National Park. Led by Eric J. Simon, Professor at New England College.
Learn practices to reduce stress and increase a sense of wellbeing! In this workshop participants will explore the causes and effects of stress. Each session will introduce various stress reduction techniques, including gentle movements that can be performed while fully seated. Given the uniquely stressful times we live in, learning how to minimize and manage […]
This program is at capacity and closed to new registrants.
Cost should never be a barrier to accessing caring relationships and community connection. DOROT offers our programs and services to everyone free of charge.
