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SUMMARY:Morning Guided Meditation [Dempsey Connects]
DESCRIPTION: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 is designed for both beginners and those looking to establish a more consistent practice.\n \nLed by Kerry Irish\, LCSW\, OSW-C\, FAOSW.\n\nOpen to all Dempsey Center clients.
URL:https://www.dempseycenter.org/event/morning-guided-meditation-dempsey-connects-4/2026-11-17/
LOCATION:Dempsey Connects
CATEGORIES:Mindfulness + Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T113000
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SUMMARY:Dempsey Dog Meet + Greet: Louise Cheese [Lewiston]
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.\n\nDrop in and say “hi” to our Dempsey Dog Teams. No sign up needed!\n\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/2026-11-17/
LOCATION:Dempsey Center – Lewiston (17 High Street)\, 17 High Street\, Lewiston\, ME\, 04240\, United States
CATEGORIES:Comfort + Wellbeing,Dempsey Dogs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T113000
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UID:10004493-1794911400-1794915000@www.dempseycenter.org
SUMMARY:Yoga for Cancer Care [Lewiston]
DESCRIPTION:No class October 27.\n \nReduce 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 Dempsey Center clients in active treatment or post-treatment and their primary care partner.\nPlease note that participants must be able to transition from floor to standing.\n \nThis series will be taking place at the YMCA located at 12 High Street (CMMC) in Lewiston.
URL:https://www.dempseycenter.org/event/yoga-for-cancer-care-lewiston-6/2026-11-17/
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:20261117T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T120000
DTSTAMP:20260618T174321Z
CREATED:20260618T174321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T174321Z
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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.\n\nLed by Kerry Irish\, LCSW\, OSW-C. \nOpen to adult Dempsey Center clients living with advanced cancer. Participants 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-3/2026-11-17/
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:20261117T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T130000
DTSTAMP:20260813T162655Z
CREATED:20260813T162655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T162655Z
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SUMMARY:Men's Cancer Support Group [Dempsey Connects]
DESCRIPTION:A supportive\, confidential space for men impacted by cancer to support one another. This group offers honest conversation and practical coping strategies to help you navigate a diagnosis\, treatment\, or survivorship. Whether you want to share or just listen\, you’ll find understanding\, connection\, and encouragement here.\nLed by Eric Lutz\, LCSW. \nOpen to adult male-identifying Dempsey Center clients. \nParticipants must be Maine residents.
URL:https://www.dempseycenter.org/event/mens-cancer-support-group-dempsey-connects-2/2026-11-17/
LOCATION:Dempsey Connects
CATEGORIES:Support Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T144500
DTSTAMP:20260825T170605Z
CREATED:20260723T150224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T170605Z
UID:10004690-1794924000-1794926700@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.\nLed by Jason Ames\, founder and owner of Maine Center for Taijiquan & Qigong.\nOpen to all Dempsey Center clients.
URL:https://www.dempseycenter.org/event/tai-chi-qigong-for-energy-health-dempsey-connects-4/2026-11-17/
LOCATION:Dempsey Connects
CATEGORIES:Movement + Fitness,Mindfulness + Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T161500
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SUMMARY:Writing from the Heat III [Dempsey Connects]
DESCRIPTION:Research has shown that expressive writing can help improve quality of life for people living with cancer\, and doing so in a supportive community with others further enhances coping and resilience. Using therapeutic writing prompts we will explore journaling with the opportunity to share your writing with others through reading a selected piece (optional\, not required). No writing experience is required to join this 8-week series.\nWriting from the Heart III is appropriate both for those who have previously participated in “Writing from the Heart” and those who have not. The content and prompts are new and distinct from those offered in “Writing from the Heart I and II\, with a greater selection of poems incorporated.\n \nOpen to adult Dempsey Center clients with a cancer diagnosis at any stage and care partners.\n \nLed by Kerry Irish\, LCSW\, OSW-C\, FAOSW.
URL:https://www.dempseycenter.org/event/writing-from-the-heat-iii-dempsey-connects/2026-11-17/
LOCATION:Dempsey Connects
CATEGORIES:Expressive Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T163000
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UID:10003683-1794927600-1794933000@www.dempseycenter.org
SUMMARY:Advanced Cancer Support Group - Afternoon [Dempsey Connects]
DESCRIPTION:No group June 30.\n \nIf 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.\n\nLed by Michelle Hayes\, LCSW\, OSW-C.\n\nOpen to adult Dempsey Center clients living with advanced cancer.\n\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-support-group-afternoon-dempsey-connects-2/2026-11-17/
LOCATION:Dempsey Connects
CATEGORIES:Counseling,Support Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T194643Z
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UID:10004126-1794931200-1794934800@www.dempseycenter.org
SUMMARY:Dempsey Dog Meet + Greet: Lilo [Lewiston]
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!\nLilo is expected the first and 1st + 3rd Tuesday monthly.lilo
URL:https://www.dempseycenter.org/event/dempsey-dog-meet-greet-lilo-lewiston-3/2026-11-17/
LOCATION:Dempsey Center – Lewiston (17 High Street)\, 17 High Street\, Lewiston\, ME\, 04240\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dempsey Dogs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T184500
DTSTAMP:20260827T141934Z
CREATED:20260827T141934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T141934Z
UID:10004771-1794936600-1794941100@www.dempseycenter.org
SUMMARY:Transitioning into Survivorship [Dempsey Connects]
DESCRIPTION:Physical\, emotional\, and financial difficulties can often continue on after cancer treatment has ended. And for some\, those difficulties can be lifelong challenges. Join others who are navigating life post-cancer treatment for this 6-week series to discuss strategies for managing anxiety and planning for life after cancer.\nLed by Michelle Hayes\, LCSW\, OSW-C. \nOpen to adult Dempsey Center clients who are post cancer treatment. \nParticipants must be residents of Maine\, New Hampshire\, or Massachusetts.
URL:https://www.dempseycenter.org/event/transitioning-into-survivorship-dempsey-connects-4/2026-11-17/
LOCATION:Dempsey Connects
CATEGORIES:Counseling,Support Groups
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