Morning Guided Meditation [Dempsey Connects]

Morning Guided Meditation [Dempsey Connects]
Dempsey Connects

Start 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 … Continued

Fitness for Life [Lewiston]

Fitness for Life [Lewiston]
Dempsey Center - Lewiston (12 High Street) 12 High Street, Lewiston

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 … Continued

Tai Chi + Qigong for Energy + Health [Rock Row]

Tai Chi + Qigong for Energy + Health [Rock Row]
Dempsey Center - Rock Row 11 Rock Row, Westbrook

No class February 26 or March 5.   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 … Continued

Advanced Cancer Support Group – Morning [Dempsey Connects]

Dempsey Connects

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. Led by Kailie Sullivan, LCSW, OSW-C and Judi Stevens, Volunteer Support Group Facilitator. Open to adult Dempsey … Continued

Virtual Cancer Support Group [Dempsey Connects]

Virtual Cancer Support Group [Dempsey Connects]
Dempsey Connects

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. Led by Paige Moore, LCSW, CAGC, OSW-C. Open to Dempsey … Continued

Chair Yoga [Lewiston]

Chair Yoga [Lewiston]
Dempsey Center - Lewiston (12 High Street) 12 High Street, Lewiston

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 … Continued

Stretch, Balance, + Rest [Rock Row]

Stretch, Balance, + Rest [Rock Row]
Dempsey Center - Rock Row 11 Rock Row, Westbrook

This gentle yoga class offers stretches that target the shoulders and hips and standing poses that build balance and stability. Class concludes with an extended guided mediation providing deep, restorative relaxation, leaving you feeling relaxed, grounded, and refreshed. Open to Dempsey Center clients with a cancer diagnosis at any stage and their primary care partner. … Continued

What to Eat During Cancer Treatment [Dempsey Connects]

Dempsey Connects

Cancer treatment can make nutrition a challenge! Dealing with side effects like nausea, reflux, and diarrhea can make even eating a simple meal difficult. In this class, we'll review tips and strategies to address various side effects so that you can keep up with your nutrition throughout treatment. Open to all Dempsey Center clients. Led … Continued

Yoga for Cancer Care – Evening [Dempsey Connects]

Dempsey Connects

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. Led by Heather Edgerly Certified Oncology Yoga Instructor. Open to all … Continued