Pen and Possibility: Non-Fiction Writing Workshop IN-PERSON AT DOROT

Schedule

Thu, 07 Aug, 2025 at 01:30 pm to Thu, 21 Aug, 2025 at 02:30 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Dorot | New York, NY

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Join us IN-PERSON for a three- session non-fiction writing workshop !
About this Event

**Please note registration is for attending all sessions. The dates for all three sessions are as follows:

Thursdays: August 7th, 14th and 21st at 1:30pm - 2:30pm


Pen and Possibility: Creative Non Fiction Writing Workshop

Space is Limited! Join us at DOROT for this introduction to creative non-fiction! Together we will share our personal stories and observations by learning the craft of creative non-fiction. We’ll utilize writing prompts and have opportunities to write and discuss our pieces as a group.



ACCESSIBILITY

Please reach out to [email protected] with any accessibility questions or requests.



DOROT is a non-profit social service agency that provides life-enhancing programs and services for adults 60 and older


PROTOCOLS FOR ATTENDING IN-PERSON PROGRAMS AT DOROT


DOROT has no general vaccination or mask requirements in place for older adults and volunteers participating in programs at this time.


Vaccination


For the safety of our community, DOROT strongly recommends that everyone be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, staying up to date with COVID-19 vaccines, and annually against the flu. DOROT requires all employees to be fully vaccinated.


Masks


Masking is optional for older adults, volunteers and staff in DOROT’s onsite or community programs.


Individuals who have had direct exposure to COVID-19 in the last 10 days or have recently tested positive for COVID-19 and are in days 6-10 of infection, may participate in in-person programs only if they have no symptoms and follow CDC guidelines to wear a mask. You can access the CDC’s Isolation and Exposure Calculator at www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/your-health/isolation.html


When Individuals Should Not Participate in DOROT’s In-Person Activities


The DOROT community’s wellbeing continues to be our top priority. Older adults, volunteers and DOROT staff should cancel their plans to come to DOROT or participate in any in-person scheduled activity, if they:


1. Have tested positive in the past 5 days for COVID-19.


2. Are exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19 or other illnesses or are generally not feeling well.


DOROT continuously seeks the guidance of medical professionals and authorities and will adapt our protocols as the public health environment changes.


If you test positive for COVID-19 within 48 hours of participating in a program at DOROT, please reach out to your DOROT program contact. This is for informational purposes only. You may return in person programs after a 5-days and no longer symptomatic.


Thank you for helping us maintain the wellbeing of our DOROT community. This information and other protocols related to COVID-19 can be found on our website using the link here .

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Dorot, 171 West 85th Street, New York, United States

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