Skip to content

Calendar

Join our email list and be the first to hear about upcoming programs, events, and workshops.

SHARE:

Filter By:

Date Between:

and

Knit and Crochet Club

September 2, 2025, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM ET

Event Type: Writing & Artmaking Workshops

Location: DOROT (Manhattan)

Enjoy conversation with fellow knitters while making scarves, hats and other items for New Yorkers in need. Prior knitting experience required. This series is ongoing and meets biweekly.

Register

Fitness Class with NYRR Striders

September 2, 2025, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM ET

Event Type: Health & Wellness

Location: DOROT (Manhattan)

This fitness class brings a holistic approach to fitness, and utilizes rhythm and musicality to enhance agility, coordination and endurance with a flowing energy. This class is taught by experienced instructors from New York Road Runners Striders program which believes fitness has no age limits! No experience necessary, all levels welcome. Please wear appropriate clothes […]

Register

Writing Workshop

September 2, 2025, 10:30 AM - 12:15 PM ET

Event Type: Legacy Programs Writing & Artmaking Workshops

Location: Online

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 program is at capacity and closed […]

This program is at capacity and closed to new registrants.

Stretch & Strengthen Tuesday

September 2, 2025, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM ET

Event Type: Health & Wellness

Location: Online

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.

Find Out More

Comedy Improv Workshop

September 2, 2025, 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM ET

Event Type: Writing & Artmaking Workshops

Location: Online

Deb Rabbai’s beloved comedy improv workshop returns. Spark your creativity, connect through play and storytelling and say yes to fun. This series begins on Tuesday, September 2 and continues weekly through September 30. We will not meet on Tuesday, September 23.

Register

Silhouette and dice, representing Brain Games

Brain Games – Tuesdays

September 2, 2025, 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM ET

Event Type: GENuine Connections Intergenerational Programs

Location: Online

Older Adults and teens will play games like Connections, Wordle, Pictionary and more! Playing games can reduce stress, increase energy, and improve brain function. Over three weeks together, we will play a variety of brain games! Help build intergenerational connections and have fun doing it! All participants must attend all workshop sessions – September 2, 9, […]

Find Out More

Chair Yoga, Qigong, Tai Chi Easy Fusion

September 3, 2025, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM ET

Event Type: Health & Wellness

Location: Online

This fusion class combines gentle movement, energy work, and self-care techniques, with seated and standing exercises (chair modifications offered).

Find Out More

An older adult uses their tablet with help from a DOROT tech coaching volunteer.

Tech Coaching Meet Up

September 3, 2025, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM ET

Event Type: Technology

Location: DOROT (Manhattan)

Come to DOROT to meet with Tech Coaching volunteers (ages 18+). Ask your technology questions, receive support, and make a new connection! Bring your smartphone, tablet, computer, or other device to learn about:

Find Out More

Mindfulness Meditation

September 3, 2025, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM ET

Event Type: Health & Wellness

Location: Online

Whether you’re new to meditation or are already a practitioner, this class is an ideal way to build calm and nurture yourself during this unprecedented time. Led by Amy Gross, Meditation Instructor

Find Out More

Author Talk: The Optimistics with Richie Frieman

September 3, 2025, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM ET

Event Type: Art, Books, and Culture Legacy Programs

Location: Online

Join award-winning author Richie Frieman for a discussion of his debut novel, The Optimists. This story of three men in their 50s diagnosed with young-onset dementia provides a unique mantra of hope for the Alzheimer’s community.

Register

Older adults feel welcome and safe when they choose to join discussion and support groups at DOROT.
Support our work

You make DOROT Possible!

Cost should never be a barrier to accessing caring relationships and community connection. DOROT offers our programs and services to everyone free of charge.