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Learning and Enrichment

Join us for author talks, concerts, creative arts workshops, film screenings, museum outings, performances and other enriching events. You’ll find programs in person, online, and by phone.

Program Type: Lifelong Learning Arts & Culture

Age Group: Adults 60+

Frequency: Weekly One-Time Recurring Limited Series Flexible

Program Access: Online By Phone At DOROT (Manhattan) At DOROT (Westchester) Out in the Community

DOROT concerts and other learning and cultural programs are rewarding and enriching for older adults.

Explore Programs In Person and Online

Our online and in-person programs are vibrant, participatory experiences that inspire discovery, delight, and connection.

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Explore Telephone Programs

As an alternative to online programs, we have a rich menu of small-group learning and enrichment offerings available by telephone.

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About Learning and Enrichment

At DOROT, we know that engaging with a vibrant creative community can contribute to your happiness and well-being.  Our Learning and Enrichment programs feature distinguished artists, musicians, scholars and writers, as well as partnerships with esteemed museums and cultural centers. Our offerings span diverse subjects, aiming to always offer global perspectives.

We also provide opportunities to express your creativity through varied workshops in art, writing, and more.

Each of our programs is designed to  foster connections among participants and facilitators, creating opportunities for dialogue and community exchange. Join us to celebrate culture, creativity, and community.

 

Programs In Person, Online, and By Phone

To make our offerings widely accessible, we offer programs in many formats: in person at DOROT, at NYC cultural centers, and online through Zoom. For those who aren’t interested or able to join programs online, we also offer a rich menu of programs by telephone.

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Thank you for bringing us so many wonderful programs. They touch us deeply and bring us together as we share the human experience and realize that age is no limit for experiencing growth, joy, and connectedness.

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Thank You to Our Funders

DOROT’s Learning and Enrichment programs are generously supported by the Keller-Shatanoff Foundation, New York State Office for the Aging, and the Ullendorff Family in memory of their beloved parents “Uli” and Regina Ullendorff. 

DOROT’s cultural programs are made possible by the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs’ Cultural Development Fund and the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Arts.

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