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SUMMARY:Dempsey Dog Meet + Greet: Louise Cheese [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\n\n\nInterested in spending some time with one of our Dempsey Dogs teams individually? Call 877-336-7287 to schedule your private Paws Together appointment with one of our therapy dog teams.
URL:https://www.dempseycenter.org/event/dempsey-dog-meet-greet-louise-cheese-rock-row-2/2026-02-18/
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:20260218T090000
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SUMMARY:Youth + Family Ski Day [Lost Valley]
DESCRIPTION:Join fellow Dempsey Center families for a day of adventure on the slopes of Lost Valley Ski Resort in Auburn\, Maine! After a full day on the mountain\, we will gather together and enjoy some hot cocoa + refreshments in the lodge to warm up and connect. The day will include lifts tickets for all family members generously provided by Lost Valley Resort\, as well as 50% off day rentals from their shop.\n\nOpen to Dempsey Center youth and family clients.\n\nLed by Dempsey Center Staff.\n\nTo register for this program\, please call 877-336-7287. \n\nThis program will take place at 200 Lost Valley Rd\, Auburn\, ME 04210.
URL:https://www.dempseycenter.org/event/youth-family-ski-day-lost-valley/
LOCATION:ME
CATEGORIES:Youth + Family
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T103000
DTSTAMP:20260430T065906
CREATED:20260216T200631Z
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UID:10003305-1771407900-1771410600@www.dempseycenter.org
SUMMARY:Chair Yoga [Rock Row]
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.\n\nLed by Tish Caldwell\, Dempsey Center’s Movement + Fitness Manager\, Certified Oncology Yoga Instructor.\n\nOpen to Dempsey Center clients in active or post-treatment and their primary care partner.\n \nThis series will have both an in-person and virtual audience. You are signing up to attend in-person at Rock Row.chari
URL:https://www.dempseycenter.org/event/chair-yoga-rock-row-3/2026-02-18/
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:20260218T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T103000
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SUMMARY:Chair Yoga [Dempsey Connects]
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.\n\nLed by Tish Caldwell\, Dempsey Center’s Movement + Fitness Manager\, Certified Oncology Yoga Instructor.\n\nOpen to all Dempsey Center clients.
URL:https://www.dempseycenter.org/event/chair-yoga-dempsey-connects-3/2026-02-18/
LOCATION:Dempsey Connects
CATEGORIES:Movement + Fitness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T065906
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SUMMARY:Advanced Cancer Support Group [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 Kerry Irish\, LCSW\, OSW-C. \nOpen to adult Dempsey Center clients living with advanced cancer.\nParticipants must be residents of Maine. \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-dempsey-connects/2026-02-18/
LOCATION:Dempsey Connects
CATEGORIES:Counseling,Support Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T065906
CREATED:20250507T164310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T164310Z
UID:10001276-1771414200-1771419600@www.dempseycenter.org
SUMMARY:Advanced Cancer Care Partner Support Group [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.\n\nLed by Christine Brome\, LCSW\, OSW-C and Linda Coupe\, LCPC.\n\nOpen to adult Dempsey Center clients who are care partners to a loved one diagnosed with advanced cancer.\nParticipants must be residents of Maine.\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-care-partner-support-group-dempsey-connects/2026-02-18/
LOCATION:Dempsey Connects
CATEGORIES:Counseling,Support Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T133000
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SUMMARY:Stretch + Strengthen [Dempsey Connects]
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a progressive series that combines Pilates and Yoga principles to enhance core strength and stability to promote better balance. We will also focus on improving flexibility\, muscular strength\, endurance\, posture\, and alignment.\nNo experience required.\n\nLed by Tish Caldwell\, Dempsey Center’s Movement + Fitness Manager\, Certified Oncology Yoga Instructor and Certified Pilates Instructor.\n\nOpen to all adult Dempsey Center clients.\nPlease note that participants must be able to lay on their backs and transition from floor to standing.\n \nThis class has a virtual and in person at Rock Row option. You are signing up to attend virtually. 
URL:https://www.dempseycenter.org/event/stretch-strengthen-dempsey-connects-2/2026-02-18/
LOCATION:Dempsey Connects
CATEGORIES:Movement + Fitness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T133000
DTSTAMP:20260430T065906
CREATED:20260108T181150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T181150Z
UID:10003187-1771417800-1771421400@www.dempseycenter.org
SUMMARY:Stretch + Strengthen [Rock Row]
DESCRIPTION:Join us in-person for a progressive series that combines Pilates and Yoga principles to enhance core strength and stability to promote better balance. We will also focus on improving flexibility\, muscular strength\, endurance\, posture\, and alignment.\nNo experience required. \n\nLed by Tish Caldwell\, Dempsey Center’s Movement + Fitness Manager\, Certified Oncology Yoga Instructor and Certified Pilates Instructor.\n\nOpen to Dempsey Center clients in active treatment or post-treatment and their primary care partner.\nPlease note that participants must be able to lay on their backs and transition from floor to standing.\n\nThis class is offered in person at Rock Row and virtually. You are signing up to attend in Rock Row.
URL:https://www.dempseycenter.org/event/stretch-strengthen-rock-row-2/2026-02-18/
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:20260218T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T150000
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UID:10003204-1771419600-1771426800@www.dempseycenter.org
SUMMARY:Knitting Group [Rock Row]
DESCRIPTION:3rd Wednesdays monthly\n \nJoin our group of survivor and care partner volunteers who gather to replenish our knitted and crocheted comfort item inventory\, including such items as pocketed wraps\, hats\, and knitted knockers.\n \nLed by Michelle Small.\n\nOpen to all adult Dempsey Center clients.\n \nDo you prefer to volunteer knit or crochet from home? Please call Michelle Small at 207-376-9669 or email msmall@dempseycenter.org.
URL:https://www.dempseycenter.org/event/knitting-group-rock-row-6/
LOCATION:Dempsey Center – Rock Row\, 11 Rock Row\, Westbrook\, ME\, 04092\, United States
CATEGORIES:Comfort + Wellbeing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T065906
CREATED:20250507T165257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T204431Z
UID:10002430-1771423200-1771430400@www.dempseycenter.org
SUMMARY:Dempsey Dog Meet + Greet: Rudy [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-rudy-rock-row/2026-02-18/
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:20260218T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T160000
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CREATED:20250507T165514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T165514Z
UID:10001354-1771425000-1771430400@www.dempseycenter.org
SUMMARY:Advanced Cancer Care Partner Support Group - Afternoon [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.\n\nLed by Michelle Hayes\, LCSW\, OSW-C and Jennifer Keefe\, MSW Intern.\n\nOpen to Dempsey Center clients who are care partners to a loved one diagnosed with advanced cancer.\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/advanced-cancer-care-partner-support-group-afternoon-dempsey-connects/2026-02-18/
LOCATION:Dempsey Connects
CATEGORIES:Counseling,Support Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T161500
DTSTAMP:20260430T065906
CREATED:20251219T163608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T163608Z
UID:10003164-1771426800-1771431300@www.dempseycenter.org
SUMMARY:Sojourn: A Spiritual Care Series [Dempsey Connects]
DESCRIPTION:Cancer can be a powerful force in our exploration and living into the deep questions of what it means to be human and mortal. For those looking to deepen this understanding in relationship\, we invite you to join us for Sojourn\, a new 8-week spiritual care series. The word Sojourn means a temporary stay. In this context\, Sojourn offers a pause for rest and renewal within the cancer experience —a reflective space that aims to create and provide space to question\, wonder\, identify\, and express through peer support\, expressive arts activities\, and meaningful discussion.\n\n“You will be graced with the necessary catastrophes. They will take away your hiding places and reveal unbelievable beauty.” — Andrew Harvey.\n\nLed by Kerry Irish\, LCSW\, OSW-C\, FAOSW and Rev. Abby Pettee\n \nOpen to adult Dempsey Center clients.\nParticipants must be a Maine state resident. 
URL:https://www.dempseycenter.org/event/sojourn-a-spiritual-care-series-dempsey-connects/2026-02-18/
LOCATION:Dempsey Connects
CATEGORIES:Expressive Arts,Counseling,Support Groups,Connect + Experience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T163000
DTSTAMP:20260430T065906
CREATED:20260115T165306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T165306Z
UID:10003202-1771426800-1771432200@www.dempseycenter.org
SUMMARY:Connect + Experience: Mocktails for Hydration
DESCRIPTION:Explore refreshing\, beverages designed for those experiencing taste changes during or after treatment – or simply to add some zip to your hydration routine. Let’s get a little creative and learn practical strategies to make drinking fluids more enjoyable while supporting comfort and connection…and do some taste-testing along the way!\n\nOpen to the public/ Public sign up at https://www.dempseycenter.org/services/classes-workshops/public/ .\n\nLed by Michelle Small & Judy Donnelly.
URL:https://www.dempseycenter.org/event/connect-experience-mocktails-for-hydration/
LOCATION:Dempsey Center – Rock Row\, 11 Rock Row\, Westbrook\, ME\, 04092\, United States
CATEGORIES:Comfort + Wellbeing,Nutrition
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