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The Dempsey Center, located in Lewiston and South Portland, Maine, makes life better for people managing the impact of cancer. Services are provided at no cost.

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Tai Chi + QiGong – Virtual

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

2:30 pm - 4:00 pm

Breast Cancer Support Group – Virtual

2:30 pm - 4:00 pm

(FULL) Virtual Instruction: Massage for Self-Care

4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Connecting + Coping Support Group – Virtual

2:30 pm - 4:00 pm

5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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Pilates Yoga – Virtual

Experience the benefits of Pilates and yoga merged into one to help you develop core strength, tone muscles, increase flexibility, and reduce stress. This online class is open to anyone…

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(FULL) Virtual Instruction: Massage for Self-Care

Learn simple self-massage techniques you can use anytime to relieve tension and stress and leave you feeling calm, revived and energized. Led by Maggie Miller, MA, LMT, this class is…

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Dempsey Challenge

September 26 + 27, 2020


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Lewiston Location
29 Lowell Street
Lewiston, ME 04240

1-877-336-7287

Mon 8:00AM – 5:00PM
Tues – Thurs 8:00AM – 7:30PM
Fri 8:00AM - 4:00PM
1st Saturday of the month: 9:00AM - 1:00PM

South Portland Location
778 Main Street
South Portland, ME 04106

1-877-336-7287

Mon 9:00AM – 5:00PM
Tues – Thurs 9:00AM – 7:30PM
Fri 9:00AM – 4:30PM
3rd Saturday of the month: 10:00AM - 2:00PM

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