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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. Please 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 adult Dempsey Center clients.
URL:https://www.dempseycenter.org/event/fitness-for-life-dempsey-connects-2/2025-10-20/
LOCATION:Dempsey Connects
CATEGORIES:Movement + Fitness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251020T100000
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SUMMARY:Dempsey Dog Meet + Greet: Rocco [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 into our Rock Row center and say “hi” to our Dempsey Dog Teams. No sign-up needed!\n\nRocco is expected most 1st + 3rd Mondays\, 10:00-11:30AM.
URL:https://www.dempseycenter.org/event/dempsey-dog-meet-greet-rocco-rock-row-2/2025-10-20/
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:20251020T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251020T113000
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SUMMARY:Yoga for Cancer Care [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.\n\nLed by Tish Caldwell\, Dempsey Center’s Movement + Fitness Manager\, Certified Oncology Yoga Instructor.\n\nOpen to all Dempsey Center clients.\n\nPlease note that participants must be able to transition from floor to standing.
URL:https://www.dempseycenter.org/event/yoga-for-cancer-care-dempsey-connects-2/2025-10-20/
LOCATION:Dempsey Connects
CATEGORIES:Movement + Fitness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251020T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251020T123000
DTSTAMP:20260423T031227
CREATED:20251009T200204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T200204Z
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SUMMARY:Care Partner Support Group Series [Rock Row]
DESCRIPTION:If you are providing emotional and/or physical support to someone with cancer\, this is the place for you. This 10-week group provides a safe\, comfortable place to find the support\, information\, and understanding you need to continue caring for your loved one. We will discuss how to reduce isolation\, worry\, and fear.\n\nLed by Sarah Kelley\, LMSW-cc\n\nOpen to Dempsey Center clients who are care partners to a loved one diagnosed with cancer.
URL:https://www.dempseycenter.org/event/care-partner-support-group-series-rock-row/2025-10-20/
LOCATION:Dempsey Center – Rock Row\, 11 Rock Row\, Westbrook\, ME\, 04092\, United States
CATEGORIES:Support Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251020T120000
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SUMMARY:Strength After Breast Cancer [Rock Row]
DESCRIPTION:Strength After Breast Cancer (SABC) is an 8-week exercise program open to clients with any cancer diagnosis in active or post-treatment. Presented by Seacoast Hand Therapy\, this series is designed to teach individuals about the benefits of slow\, progressive exercise and how it can reduce the onset and/or severity of lymphedema. SABC is also designed to improve strength and energy through safe upper and lower body stretches and strength exercises. Please note that this class is not restricted to clients with a breast cancer diagnosis.\n\nLed by June Leary PT\, CLT.\n\nOpen to Dempsey Center clients with any cancer diagnosis in active treatment or post-treatment.
URL:https://www.dempseycenter.org/event/strength-after-breast-cancer-rock-row-2/2025-10-20/
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:20251020T123000
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SUMMARY:The Next Chapter: Support after Cancer  [Dempsey Connects]
DESCRIPTION:Do you have questions about navigating life post cancer treatment? Are you looking for ways to care for your physical and emotional well-being after treatment has ended? Do you want to connect with others who ‘get it’?\n\nJoin us for this 4-week series to learn techniques for coping with the new physical and emotional reality of your post-treatment cancer journey. While connecting with other survivors\, learn the importance of eating well coupled with strategies to optimize your diet; identify how movement and fitness can care for your body and mind; and explore how complementary therapies can improve your well-being.\nAttendance at all four sessions is highly recommended.\n\n\nWeek 1 – CONNECT: Meet with others in a similar place in their cancer journey.\nWeek 2 – FEEL WELL: Discover new ways to move your body and learn about how complementary therapies can care for your body and mind.\nWeek 3 – EAT WELL: Learn how to optimize your diet and eat well through survivorship.\nWeek 4 – FEEL: Discuss the emotional realities post-treatment.\n\n\nLed by Allison Burt\, LCSW\, OSW-C; Judy Donnelly\, RDN; Tish Caldwell\, Certified Oncology Fitness Instructor; Liz Como\, LMT; Michelle Hayes\, LCSW\, OSW-C.\n\nOpen to Dempsey Center clients who are no longer receiving ‘active’ treatment (ex. Chemotherapy\, radiation\, immunotherapy\, etc.)\nWe acknowledge that the ‘end’ of cancer treatment can look very different from person to person. If you are not sure if this program is right for you\, please contact Allison Burt\, LCSW at aburt@dempseycenter.org to learn more.
URL:https://www.dempseycenter.org/event/the-next-chapter-support-after-cancer-dempsey-connects/2025-10-20/
LOCATION:Dempsey Connects
CATEGORIES:Education,Counseling
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251020T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251020T183000
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SUMMARY:Advanced Cancer Care Partner Support Group - Evening [Dempsey Connects]
DESCRIPTION:If you are a care partner to someone with an advanced or metastatic cancer diagnosis\, we welcome you to this space. This group provides a safe\, comfortable place to find the support\, information\, and understanding you need to continue caring for your loved one and yourself. Together\, we can find ways to help you reduce isolation\, worry\, and fear as you provide emotional and/or physical support throughout the journey.\nLed by Jen Dimond\, LCSW\, OSW-C and co-facilitated with Volunteer Support Group Facilitator\, Judi Stevens. \nOpen to adult Dempsey Center clients who are care partners to a loved one diagnosed with advanced cancer. \nParticipants must be residents of Maine. \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-care-partner-support-group-evening-dempsey-connects/2025-10-20/
LOCATION:Dempsey Connects
CATEGORIES:Counseling,Support Groups
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