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SUMMARY:Morning Guided Meditation [Dempsey Connects]
DESCRIPTION: \nStart your day with presence of mind and improved focus through a guided meditation session. These ongoing series will help you incorporate meditation as part of your daily routine and is designed for both beginners and those looking to establish a more consistent practice.\nLed by Karen Hayden.\nOpen to all Dempsey Center clients.
URL:https://www.dempseycenter.org/event/morning-guided-meditation-dempsey-connects/2025-07-10/
LOCATION:Dempsey Connects
CATEGORIES:Comfort + Wellbeing,Mindfulness + Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250710T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250710T110000
DTSTAMP:20260413T021117
CREATED:20250507T150953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T184707Z
UID:10000941-1752141600-1752145200@www.dempseycenter.org
SUMMARY:Tai Chi + QiGong for Energy + Health [Rock Row]
DESCRIPTION:Tai Chi is a movement therapy that promotes the flow of energy in the body to improve health. Suitable for all ages\, this class will emphasize the practice and cultivation of different exercises that provide benefits such as improved balance\, range of motion\, and core strength\, as well as pain management and decreased stress and anxiety.\nLed by Cal Clark\, LMT\, Polarity Therapist\, Certified Qi Gong Instructor.\nOpen to Dempsey Center clients in active treatment or post-treatment and their primary care partner.
URL:https://www.dempseycenter.org/event/tai-chi-qigong-for-energy-health-rock-row/2025-07-10/
LOCATION:Dempsey Center – Rock Row\, 11 Rock Row\, Westbrook\, ME\, 04092\, United States
CATEGORIES:Movement + Fitness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250710T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250710T113000
DTSTAMP:20260413T021117
CREATED:20250507T142526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T144546Z
UID:10000521-1752141600-1752147000@www.dempseycenter.org
SUMMARY:Advanced Cancer Support Group - Morning [Dempsey Connects]
DESCRIPTION:If you are living with an advanced cancer diagnosis\, this is a safe place to explore ways to cope with the challenges of living with advanced illness and continue to find meaning and hope through discussion and connection.\nLed by Kailie Sullivan\, LCSW\, OSW-C and Judi Stevens\, Volunteer Support Group Facilitator.\n\nOpen to adult Dempsey Center clients living with advanced cancer.\nParticipants must be residents of Maine\, New Hampshire\, or Massachuesetts.\n\nOnline sign up is not available for this group. A telephone consult is required before attending. Please call us at (877)336-7287 or email registration@dempseycenter.org to request your consult.
URL:https://www.dempseycenter.org/event/advanced-cancer-support-group-morning-dempsey-connects/2025-07-10/
LOCATION:Dempsey Connects
CATEGORIES:Counseling,Support Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250710T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250710T120000
DTSTAMP:20260413T021117
CREATED:20250507T135932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T204458Z
UID:10000202-1752143400-1752148800@www.dempseycenter.org
SUMMARY:Dempsey Dog Meet + Greet: Forest [Rock Row]
DESCRIPTION:Therapy dogs can help to provide emotional support\, alleviate stress\, improve moods\, and help boost confidence. We are proud to encourage the animal-human bond through our teams of Dempsey Dogs\, trained and registered by Pet Partners.\nDrop in and say “hi” to our Dempsey Dog Teams. No sign up needed!
URL:https://www.dempseycenter.org/event/dempsey-dog-meet-greet-forest-rock-row/2025-07-10/
LOCATION:Dempsey Center – Rock Row\, 11 Rock Row\, Westbrook\, ME\, 04092\, United States
CATEGORIES:Comfort + Wellbeing,Dempsey Dogs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250710T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250710T114500
DTSTAMP:20260413T021117
CREATED:20250507T151522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T192200Z
UID:10001821-1752145200-1752147900@www.dempseycenter.org
SUMMARY:Fitness for Life [Lewiston]
DESCRIPTION:Exercise can help fight fatigue\, boost your energy level\, support your immune system\, relieve stress and tension\, make your muscles and heart stronger\, improve balance and help you sleep better. This 45-minute class will provide you with all the fundamentals of an exercise program\, adapting it to meet the needs of varying levels of fitness with a warm-up\, aerobic activity\, core and strength training exercises\, and finishing with a cooldown/stretch.\nPlease wear comfortable clothes and supportive shoes or sneakers and have a sturdy chair available on a non-skid surface and small handheld weights.\nLed by Tish Caldwell\, Dempsey Center’s Movement + Fitness Manager\, Certified Oncology Yoga Instructor\, and Livestrong Cancer Exercise Trainer.\nOpen to Dempsey Center clients in active treatment or post-treatment and their primary care partner.
URL:https://www.dempseycenter.org/event/fitness-for-life-lewiston/2025-07-10/
LOCATION:Dempsey Center – Lewiston (17 High Street)\, 17 High Street\, Lewiston\, ME\, 04240\, United States
CATEGORIES:Movement + Fitness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250710T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250710T114500
DTSTAMP:20260413T021117
CREATED:20250507T152051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T192433Z
UID:10001808-1752145200-1752147900@www.dempseycenter.org
SUMMARY:Fitness for Life [Dempsey Connects]
DESCRIPTION:Exercise can help fight fatigue\, boost your energy level\, support your immune system\, relieve stress and tension\, make your muscles and heart stronger\, improve balance and help you sleep better. This 45-minute class will provide you with all the fundamentals of an exercise program\, adapting it to meet the needs of varying levels of fitness with a warm-up\, aerobic activity\, core and strength training exercises\, and finishing with a cooldown/stretch.\n\nPlease wear comfortable clothes and supportive shoes or sneakers and have a sturdy chair available on a non-skid surface and small handheld weights.\n\nLed by Tish Caldwell\, Dempsey Center’s Movement + Fitness Manager\, Certified Oncology Yoga Instructor\, and Livestrong Cancer Exercise Trainer.\n\nOpen to Dempsey Center clients in active treatment or post-treatment and their primary care partner.
URL:https://www.dempseycenter.org/event/fitness-for-life-lewiston-copy/2025-07-10/
LOCATION:Dempsey Connects
CATEGORIES:Movement + Fitness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250710T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250710T124500
DTSTAMP:20260413T021117
CREATED:20250507T153012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T192251Z
UID:10001825-1752148800-1752151500@www.dempseycenter.org
SUMMARY:Chair Yoga [Lewiston]
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a gentle\, accessible form of yoga\, open to all levels of experience. Chair Yoga utilizes both seated and standing poses using a chair for support to provide all the benefits of a traditional yoga practice. We will use movement\, breathing\, and mindfulness to improve muscular strength\, bone density\, immune support\, flexibility\, energy\, sleep\, and posture.\nLed by Tish Caldwell\, Dempsey Center’s Movement + Fitness Manager\, Certified Oncology Yoga Instructor.\nOpen to Dempsey Center clients in active treatment or post-treatment and their primary care partner.
URL:https://www.dempseycenter.org/event/chair-yoga-lewiston/2025-07-10/
LOCATION:Dempsey Center – Lewiston (17 High Street)\, 17 High Street\, Lewiston\, ME\, 04240\, United States
CATEGORIES:Movement + Fitness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250710T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250710T150000
DTSTAMP:20260413T021117
CREATED:20250507T175231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T175231Z
UID:10001463-1752156000-1752159600@www.dempseycenter.org
SUMMARY:Grief After Cancer Loss [Rock Row]
DESCRIPTION:Coping with the death of a loved one can be one of the most difficult times in life. Grief is a universal experience and yet no one grieves in the same way. In this 8-week series\, find support through others who are also grieving and explore how to move through this new life landscape.\n\nLed by Erin King\, LCSW\, APHSW-C\, OSW-C.\n\nOpen to adult Dempsey Center clients who are grieving the loss of a loved one to cancer at least three months ago and within the last two years.\nParticipants must be residents of Maine\, New Hampshire\, or Massachusetts.\n\nOnline sign up is not available for this group. A telephone consult is required before attending. Please call us at (877) 336-7287 or email registration@dempseycenter.org to request your consult.
URL:https://www.dempseycenter.org/event/grief-after-cancer-loss-rock-row/2025-07-10/
CATEGORIES:Grief + Bereavement,Support Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250710T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250710T160000
DTSTAMP:20260413T021117
CREATED:20250625T154426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T155221Z
UID:10001833-1752159600-1752163200@www.dempseycenter.org
SUMMARY:Connect + Experience: Doodling for Calm [Lewiston]
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a cup of tea or coffee\, connect with others impacted by cancer\, and learn about how doodling can reduce stress levels while encouraging calm\, relaxation\, and positivity…and it’s fun! You don’t need any experience or skill to benefit from doodling. All supplies will be provided.\n\nLed by Michelle Small.\n\nOpen to the public.
URL:https://www.dempseycenter.org/event/connect-experience-doodling-for-calm-rock-row/
LOCATION:Dempsey Center – Lewiston (17 High Street)\, 17 High Street\, Lewiston\, ME\, 04240\, United States
CATEGORIES:Expressive Arts,Connect + Experience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250710T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250710T163000
DTSTAMP:20260413T021117
CREATED:20250516T180202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T180446Z
UID:10001553-1752159600-1752165000@www.dempseycenter.org
SUMMARY:Making the Move to a Plant-Based Diet [Rock Row]
DESCRIPTION:Are you considering a move to a plant-based diet? Moving away from animal-based foods can result in nutrient deficiencies and discovering new sources of protein and other micronutrients is important. This two-part workshop will look at different types of vegetarian diets and the benefits they offer to those with a cancer diagnosis or those looking to improve their health. Follow along as we demonstrate the preparation of plant-based items to get you started!\nLed by Judy Donnelly\, RDN\, LD.\nOpen to the public.\n\nPublic sign up at https://www.dempseycenter.org/services/classes-workshops/public/.\n\nThis series will have both an in-person and virtual audience. 
URL:https://www.dempseycenter.org/event/making-the-move-to-a-plant-based-diet-rock-row/2025-07-10/
LOCATION:Dempsey Center – Rock Row\, 11 Rock Row\, Westbrook\, ME\, 04092\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nutrition
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250710T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250710T163000
DTSTAMP:20260413T021117
CREATED:20250516T180356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T180356Z
UID:10001607-1752159600-1752165000@www.dempseycenter.org
SUMMARY:Making the Move to a Plant-Based Diet [Dempsey Connects]
DESCRIPTION:Are you considering a move to a plant-based diet? Moving away from animal-based foods can result in nutrient deficiencies and discovering new sources of protein and other micronutrients is important. This two-part workshop will look at different types of vegetarian diets and the benefits they offer to those with a cancer diagnosis or those looking to improve their health. Follow along as we demonstrate the preparation of plant-based items to get you started!\nLed by Judy Donnelly\, RDN\, LD.\nOpen to the public.\n\nPublic sign up at https://www.dempseycenter.org/services/classes-workshops/public/.\n\nThis series will have both an in-person and virtual audience. 
URL:https://www.dempseycenter.org/event/making-the-move-to-a-plant-based-diet-dempsey-connects/2025-07-10/
LOCATION:Dempsey Connects
CATEGORIES:Nutrition
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250710T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250710T180000
DTSTAMP:20260413T021117
CREATED:20250507T153221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T204525Z
UID:10000975-1752166800-1752170400@www.dempseycenter.org
SUMMARY:Dempsey Dog Meet + Greet: Bruce [Rock Row]
DESCRIPTION:Therapy dogs can help to provide emotional support\, alleviate stress\, improve moods\, and help boost confidence. We are proud to encourage the animal-human bond through our teams of Dempsey Dogs\, trained and registered by Pet Partners.\nDrop in and say “hi” to our Dempsey Dog Teams. No sign up needed!
URL:https://www.dempseycenter.org/event/dempsey-dog-meet-greet-bruce-rock-row/2025-07-10/
LOCATION:Dempsey Center – Rock Row\, 11 Rock Row\, Westbrook\, ME\, 04092\, United States
CATEGORIES:Comfort + Wellbeing,Dempsey Dogs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250710T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250710T183000
DTSTAMP:20260413T021117
CREATED:20250507T175900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T175900Z
UID:10001476-1752168600-1752172200@www.dempseycenter.org
SUMMARY:Yoga for Cancer Care - Evening [Dempsey Connects]
DESCRIPTION:Reduce stress\, manage treatment side-effects\, and aid cancer recovery through a unique evidence-based yoga method specifically for those diagnosed with cancer. Through movement\, breathing\, and mindfulness\, this practice aims to provide benefits such as muscular strength\, bone density\, immune support\, flexibility\, and improved posture.\nLed by Heather Edgerly Certified Oncology Yoga Instructor. \nOpen to all adult Dempsey Center clients.\nPlease note that participants must be able to transition from floor to standing.
URL:https://www.dempseycenter.org/event/yoga-for-cancer-care-evening-dempsey-connects/2025-07-10/
LOCATION:Dempsey Connects
CATEGORIES:Movement + Fitness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250710T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250710T184500
DTSTAMP:20260413T021117
CREATED:20250507T170144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T135042Z
UID:10001368-1752168600-1752173100@www.dempseycenter.org
SUMMARY:Young Adult Cancer Support Group [Dempsey Connects]
DESCRIPTION:Work\, relationships\, sexuality\, intimacy\, finances\, family\, parenting\, college…adulting is just different with a cancer diagnosis. This group is a place for young adults at any point in their cancer journey to connect and socialize with others who understand the challenges of diagnosis\, treatment\, and survivorship. We share stories\, struggles and laughter and identify ways to cope day to day.\nLed by Kristen Breault\, LCSW and Libby Gordon\, Volunteer Support Group Facilitator.\nOpen to adult Dempsey Center clients ages 18-40ish with a cancer diagnosis\, at any point in their cancer journey.\nParticipants must be residents of Maine.
URL:https://www.dempseycenter.org/event/young-adult-cancer-support-group-dempsey-connects/2025-07-10/
LOCATION:Dempsey Connects
CATEGORIES:Counseling,Support Groups
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