Morning Guided Meditation [Dempsey Connects]

Morning Guided Meditation [Dempsey Connects]
Dempsey Connects

No class November 26.   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. Led by Karen Hayden. Open to … Continued

Fitness for Life [Lewiston]

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

No class October 29 and November 26.   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 … 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 November 26.   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 … Continued

Care Partner Support Group Series [Dempsey Connects]

Care Partner Support Group Series [Dempsey Connects]
Dempsey Connects

No group November 26.   Being a care partner to someone with a cancer diagnosis can be a lonely and isolating experience. In this group, care partners can find a safe, comfortable place to find support, information, and understanding. We will discuss how to reduce isolation, worry, and fear, while connecting with others who are … Continued

Dempsey Dog Meet + Greet: Forest [Rock Row]

Dempsey Dog Meet + Greet: Forest [Rock Row]
Dempsey Center - Rock Row 11 Rock Row, Westbrook

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, … Continued

Chair Yoga [Lewiston]

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

No class October 29 and November 26.   Join us for a gentle, accessible form of yoga, open to all levels of experience. Chair Yoga utilizes both seated and standing … Continued

Connect + Experience: Doodling for Calm [Lewiston]

Dempsey Center - Lewiston (17 High Street) 17 High Street, Lewiston

Enjoy a cup of tea or coffee, connect with others impacted by cancer, and learn about how doodling can reduce stress levels while encouraging calm, relaxation, and positivity…and it’s fun! You don’t need any experience or skill to benefit from doodling. All supplies will be provided. Led by Michelle Small. Open to the public ages … Continued

Yoga for Cancer Care – Evening [Dempsey Connects]

Dempsey Connects

No class November 26.   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 … Continued