Pearls of Wisdom Storytelling - In Honor of Black History Month IN PERSON

Mon Feb 23 2026 at 03:30 pm to 05:00 pm UTC-05:00

Dorot | New York

DOROT's Onsite & Special Programs Department
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Pearls of Wisdom Storytelling - In Honor of Black History Month IN PERSON
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Join us IN-PERSON for our storytelling troupe of elder storytellers for a Pearls of Wisdom showcase!
About this Event

Pearls of Wisdom Storytelling Event in Honor of Black History Month

Join members of DOROT’s Pearls of Wisdom storytelling ensemble, who will perform in honor of Black History Month by sharing powerful personal stories drawn from their lived experiences. The performance will be followed by an open, reflective discussion, inviting conversation, connection, and shared learning.




DOROT is a non-profit social service agency that provides life-enhancing programs and services for adults 60 and older to help them live independently as valued members of the community



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.


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.

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

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