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SUMMARY:EFT Tapping 101 for Stress Relief [Rock Row]
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an introductory class on Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT)\, commonly referred to as Tapping. EFT is a simple\, calming practice that combines gentle tapping on acupressure points with mindful awareness. This technique can help ease anxiety\, manage stress\, and support emotional well-being. This introductory class will teach you the basic tapping points\, how the technique works\, and guide you through simple practice rounds. No prior experience needed- just a willingness to explore a supportive tool for healing.\n\nLed by Tricia Gilbert.\n\nOpen to all adult Dempsey Center clients.
URL:https://www.dempseycenter.org/event/eft-tapping-101-for-stress-relief-rock-row-2/
LOCATION:Dempsey Center – Rock Row\, 11 Rock Row\, Westbrook\, ME\, 04092\, United States
CATEGORIES:Complementary Therapies
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T100000
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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. Please 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.\n\nThis series will be taking place at the YMCA located at 12 High Street (CMMC) in Lewiston. 
URL:https://www.dempseycenter.org/event/fitness-for-life-lewiston-4/2025-11-13/
LOCATION:Dempsey Center – Lewiston (12 High Street)\, 12 High Street\, Lewiston\, ME\, 04240\, United States
CATEGORIES:Movement + Fitness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T110000
DTSTAMP:20260412T100411
CREATED:20250822T012125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T012125Z
UID:10002255-1763028000-1763031600@www.dempseycenter.org
SUMMARY:Tai Chi + Qigong for Energy + Health [Dempsey Connects]
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.\n\nLed by Jason Ames\, founder and owner of Maine Center for Taijiquan & Qigong.\n\nOpen to all adult Dempsey Center clients.
URL:https://www.dempseycenter.org/event/tai-chi-qigong-for-energy-health-dempsey-connects/2025-11-13/
LOCATION:Dempsey Connects
CATEGORIES:Movement + Fitness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T113000
DTSTAMP:20260412T100411
CREATED:20250507T142526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T144546Z
UID:10000539-1763028000-1763033400@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/2025-11-13/
LOCATION:Dempsey Connects
CATEGORIES:Counseling,Support Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T120000
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CREATED:20250507T135932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T204458Z
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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/2025-11-13/
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:20251113T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T120000
DTSTAMP:20260412T100411
CREATED:20250731T161736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250731T161736Z
UID:10002167-1763029800-1763035200@www.dempseycenter.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Cancer Support Group [Dempsey Connects]
DESCRIPTION:Meet virtually with others impacted by a cancer diagnosis in this weekly support group. Whether you were recently diagnosed\, in the midst of treatment\, or are in remission\, this group is a place to discuss your diagnosis and its lingering impact with those who truly understand.\n\nLed by Paige Moore\, LCSW\, CAGC\, OSW-C.\n\nOpen to adult Dempsey Center clients with a cancer diagnosis at any stage.\nParticipants must be residents of Maine.
URL:https://www.dempseycenter.org/event/virtual-cancer-support-group-dempsey-connects/2025-11-13/
LOCATION:Dempsey Connects
CATEGORIES:Counseling,Support Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T114500
DTSTAMP:20260412T100411
CREATED:20250930T195002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T195804Z
UID:10002289-1763031600-1763034300@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.\n\nThis series will take place at the YMCA located at 12 High Street (CMMC) in Lewiston. 
URL:https://www.dempseycenter.org/event/chair-yoga-lewiston-4/2025-11-13/
LOCATION:Dempsey Center – Lewiston (12 High Street)\, 12 High Street\, Lewiston\, ME\, 04240\, United States
CATEGORIES:Movement + Fitness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T143000
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UID:10002321-1763038800-1763044200@www.dempseycenter.org
SUMMARY:Rejuvenate: Yoga + Massage [Rock Row]
DESCRIPTION:Experience the harmonious fusion of restorative yoga and massage with our gentle yoga and massage session. You will be led into a variety of restorative yoga postures\, and while you breathe\, stretch and relax\, you’ll receive gentle hand\, foot\, back and neck massage from a member of our massage team. This unique combination offers a chance for profound relaxation\, comfort\, and rejuvenation.\nNo prior experience with yoga or massage is necessary\, however\, participants must be able to transition from floor to standing.\nLed by Maggie Miller\, Kelcy McNamara\, and Kelli DuBose.Open to Dempsey Center clients in active or post treatment.
URL:https://www.dempseycenter.org/event/rejuvenate-yoga-massage-rock-row-6/
LOCATION:Dempsey Center – Rock Row\, 11 Rock Row\, Westbrook\, ME\, 04092\, United States
CATEGORIES:Complementary Therapies,Movement + Fitness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T163000
DTSTAMP:20260412T100411
CREATED:20251009T194112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T194112Z
UID:10002322-1763046000-1763051400@www.dempseycenter.org
SUMMARY:Make Your Own Salve [Rock Row]
DESCRIPTION:Soften up itchy winter skin! Join us to prepare a calendula-infused salve to help heal your first line of immune defense—the skin—and learn about how to grow and process the calendula to make the salve at home.\n\nLed by Judy Donnelly\, RDN\, LD.\n\nOpen to all Dempsey Center clients.
URL:https://www.dempseycenter.org/event/make-your-own-salve-rock-row/
LOCATION:Dempsey Center – Rock Row\, 11 Rock Row\, Westbrook\, ME\, 04092\, United States
CATEGORIES:Complementary Therapies,Nutrition
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T180000
DTSTAMP:20260412T100411
CREATED:20250507T153221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T204525Z
UID:10002503-1763053200-1763056800@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/2025-11-13/
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:20251113T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T183000
DTSTAMP:20260412T100411
CREATED:20250731T161454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250731T161454Z
UID:10002156-1763055000-1763058600@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.\n\nLed by Heather Edgerly Certified Oncology Yoga Instructor.\n\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-2/2025-11-13/
LOCATION:Dempsey Connects
CATEGORIES:Movement + Fitness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T184500
DTSTAMP:20260412T100411
CREATED:20250507T170144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T135042Z
UID:10001372-1763055000-1763059500@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/2025-11-13/
LOCATION:Dempsey Connects
CATEGORIES:Counseling,Support Groups
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