Led by experienced NYRR Striders coaches, this walking group is for older adults who want to get active, stay fit, and improve their health with the goal of leading a more active life. The program also connects participants to a community of like-minded adults who are determined to prove that athletes have no age limits. […]
Teens and older adults come together each week for a series of meaningful intergenerational conversations. We will explore and reflect on topical issues such as education, travel, and media, as they relate to our lives. This group provides a structure for all participants to exchange ideas, opinions, and personal stories to learn from one another. […]
This program is at capacity and closed to new registrants.
We will share the latest updates as we approach Medicare Open Enrollment this coming October with experts from the New York Legal Assistance Group (NYLAG).
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. We define “solo ager” broadly, as individuals who, by choice or circumstance, expect to age or make decisions about their future independently. This series will run for six Thursdays: August […]
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.
Learn the craft of writing creative nonfiction. Together, we will write and share our personal stories and observations as a group through guided exercises. This series begins on Thursday, August 7 and continues weekly through August 21.
Event Type: Art, Books, and CultureChildren of Holocaust Survivors (2G)Jewish HeritageLegacy Programs
Location: DOROT (Manhattan)
Orchestra of Exiles is the suspenseful chronicle of how the celebrated Polish violinist Bronislaw Huberman saved European musicians from the Nazis by inviting them to Palestine to be part of a brand-new orchestra. Directed by Josh Aronson (85 minutes). This program is part of our “Holocaust Through a Documentary Lens” film series organized by award-winning […]
Find fellowship with other men as you reflect on where you’ve been, where you find yourself now and what is yet to come. Through discussion, dialogue and storytelling, we will use Joseph Campbell’s concept of the Hero’s Journey to contemplate our life journey and make meaningful connections with other men. Participants will form small cohorts […]
This program is at capacity and closed to new registrants.
Event Type: LGBTQ+ LifeSupport and Discussion Groups
Location: Online
Ignite conversations and build community. Our 6-week virtual support group uses the rich tapestry of LGBTQ+ art as a springboard for discussion and mutual support. This program is presented in partnership with SAGEYou. This series is ongoing and meets weekly through August 15.
Cost should never be a barrier to accessing caring relationships and community connection. DOROT offers our programs and services to everyone free of charge.