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SUMMARY:Living Well Beyond Cancer: Cancer-Related Fatigue [Dempsey Connects]
DESCRIPTION:Cancer-Related Fatigue (CRF) is common among individuals currently undergoing treatment or living with a history of cancer. In this session will discuss strategieACs to proactively manage and overcome the challenges of CRF and live well beyond cancer.\nJoin ReVital Cancer Rehab to explore the impacts of (CRF) and varying ways cancer rehabilitation therapy can help.\nIn this session\, we will: \n\nDefine CRF and how it differs from normal fatigue\nExplain when and how it develops and how to identify it\nDiscuss why cancer rehabilitation therapy is important and how it can help to manage CRF\nProvide examples of patients who have successfully managed CRF through rehabilitation therapy.\n\nLed by ReVital Cancer Rehab.\n\nOpen to all Dempsey Center clients.livin
URL:https://www.dempseycenter.org/event/living-well-beyond-cancer-cancer-related-fatigue-dempsey-connects/
LOCATION:Dempsey Connects
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T121500
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SUMMARY:After Diagnosis - Now What? [Dempsey Connects]
DESCRIPTION:Being diagnosed with cancer can quickly turn your world upside down. You have questions\, anxieties\, and uncertainty about what to do next – and it’s important to know that you’re not alone. \nIf you have been newly diagnosed with cancer\, we invite you to join us for a 75-minute educational workshop designed to offer you a framework for navigating life through this experience. \nOpen to adult Dempsey Center clients. \nLed by Allison Burt\, LCSW\, OSW-C.
URL:https://www.dempseycenter.org/event/after-diagnosis-now-what-dempsey-connects/
LOCATION:Dempsey Connects
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T192118Z
CREATED:20260423T191503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T192118Z
UID:10004220-1780650000-1780660800@www.dempseycenter.org
SUMMARY:Spring Wellness Retreat [Rock Row]
DESCRIPTION:Our Spring Retreat offering will feature both self-compassion and walking meditation as we prioritize kindness toward the self – through both an internal and external focus. First\, we’ll welcome guest speaker\, Heather Shaughnessy-Cato\, who will bring her knowledge and expertise to a discussion on self-compassion – the practice of responding to yourself with understanding and kindness—especially during difficult moments. This session will include reflection and guided practices\, including meditation. Please bring your own journal if you’d like. The second part of our morning will offer an opportunity for either outdoor walking meditation\, weather permitting\, or indoors\, utilizing the guidance of a labyrinth to allow for moments of mindfulness. Please bring/wear walking shoes if you intend to choose the outdoor path.\n\nLed by Dempsey Center Staff.\n\nOpen to adult Dempsey Center clients.
URL:https://www.dempseycenter.org/event/spring-wellness-retreat-rock-row/
LOCATION:Dempsey Center – Rock Row\, 11 Rock Row\, Westbrook\, ME\, 04092\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T173000
DTSTAMP:20260501T144013Z
CREATED:20260501T142816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T144013Z
UID:10004234-1781620200-1781631000@www.dempseycenter.org
SUMMARY:Wellness Retreat [Lewiston]
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a restorative wellness retreat designed for individuals affected by cancer. Together\, we’ll explore grounding meditation\, gentle chair yoga\, an energizing snack and hydration\, reiki\, and the power of connecting to self.\nThrough moments of reflection\, movement\, and shared experience\, this retreat offers a supportive space to restore energy\, calm the mind\, and nurture overall well-being.\nDempsey Dog Lilo will be onsite to greet and participate in the retreat. Please wear comfortable attire\, this program includes walking short distances between two buildings. \nOpen to the public. Sign up here: https://www.dempseycenter.org/services/classes-workshops/public/. \nLed by Dempsey Center Staff.
URL:https://www.dempseycenter.org/event/wellness-retreat-lewiston/
LOCATION:Dempsey Center – Lewiston (17 High Street)\, 17 High Street\, Lewiston\, ME\, 04240\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T130000
DTSTAMP:20260618T135240Z
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SUMMARY:The Next Chapter: Emotional Wellbeing [Dempsey Connects]
DESCRIPTION:Do you have questions about navigating life post cancer treatment? Are you looking for ways to care for your physical and emotional well-being after treatment has ended? Do you want to connect with others who ‘get it’? The Next Chapter is a series of workshops designed to empower those who have completed treatment with knowledge\, skills\, and a safe space as they move through the next phase of their journey.\nJoin one of our oncology counselors for a discussion on emotional wellbeing and walk away with some strategies you can use.\nLed by Michelle Hayes\, LCSW\, OSW-C. \nOpen to Dempsey Center clients post cancer treatment. \nParticipants must be residents of ME\, NH\, or MA.
URL:https://www.dempseycenter.org/event/the-next-chapter-emotional-wellbeing-dempsey-connects/
LOCATION:Dempsey Connects
CATEGORIES:Education,Counseling
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260723T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260723T110000
DTSTAMP:20260623T201519Z
CREATED:20260623T201519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T201519Z
UID:10004433-1784800800-1784804400@www.dempseycenter.org
SUMMARY:Understanding Neuropathy [Dempsey Connects]
DESCRIPTION:Come learn about Chemo-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy\, a common side effect of cancer treatment. In this educational workshop\, we will share strategies for managing the hallmarks of neuropathy—tingling\, numbness\, and burning—and will offer insights to improve your or your loved one’s quality of life. \nLed by ReVital Cancer Rehab. \nOpen to the public. Public sign up at\nhttps://www.dempseycenter.org/services/classes-workshops/public/
URL:https://www.dempseycenter.org/event/understanding-neuropathy-dempsey-connects-3/
LOCATION:Dempsey Connects
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260724T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260724T103000
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CREATED:20260618T161025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T162348Z
UID:10004398-1784883600-1784889000@www.dempseycenter.org
SUMMARY:Acupressure for Calm [Rock Row]
DESCRIPTION:We’ll explore various acupressure points and the natural rhythm of your breath to help reduce stress and find calm in the storm. We’ll conclude with a guided relaxation experience\, so come ready to relax and unwind.\nLed by Tricia Gilbert\, LMT.\nOpen to adult Dempsey Center clients.
URL:https://www.dempseycenter.org/event/acupressure-for-calm-rock-row/
LOCATION:Dempsey Center – Rock Row\, 11 Rock Row\, Westbrook\, ME\, 04092\, United States
CATEGORIES:Complementary Therapies,Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T120000
DTSTAMP:20260709T141120Z
CREATED:20260709T141120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T141120Z
UID:10004436-1786100400-1786104000@www.dempseycenter.org
SUMMARY:Honoring Choice: Understanding Palliative Care + Hospice [Dempsey Connects]
DESCRIPTION:Palliative care and hospice are two important forms of care that individuals and families may encounter while navigating serious illness. Although both are common\, they are often misunderstood. Join us for an informative discussion exploring the differences between palliative care and hospice\, when each may be appropriate\, how to access these services\, and what you can expect along the way.\n \nOpen to the public. Public sign up at https://www.dempseycenter.org/services/classes-workshops/public/. \n \nLed by Julie West\, AGP CNP\, Mercy Hospital Palliative Nurse Practitioner and Rinna Diaz\, RN\, BSN\, Clinical Coordinator at MaineHealth CHANS Home Health.
URL:https://www.dempseycenter.org/event/honoring-choice-understanding-palliative-care-hospice-dempsey-connects/
LOCATION:Dempsey Connects
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260811T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260811T120000
DTSTAMP:20260709T142905Z
CREATED:20260709T142905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T142905Z
UID:10004437-1786446000-1786449600@www.dempseycenter.org
SUMMARY:The Next Chapter: Exploring Complementary Therapies [Dempsey Connects]
DESCRIPTION:Do you have questions about navigating life post cancer treatment? Are you looking for ways to care for your physical and emotional well-being after treatment has ended? Do you want to connect with others who ‘get it’? The Next Chapter is a series of workshops designed to empower those who have completed treatment with knowledge\, skills\, and a safe space as they move through the next phase of their journey.\n \nIn this interactive class we will discuss massage\, reiki\, and acupuncture\, the process\, the benefits\, and answer questions that you might have about each of these therapies.\nLed by Liz Como\, LMT. \nOpen to Dempsey Center clients post cancer treatment.
URL:https://www.dempseycenter.org/event/the-next-chapter-exploring-complementary-therapies-dempsey-connects/
LOCATION:Dempsey Connects
CATEGORIES:Complementary Therapies,Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260814T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260814T120000
DTSTAMP:20260709T172529Z
CREATED:20260709T172529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T172529Z
UID:10004439-1786705200-1786708800@www.dempseycenter.org
SUMMARY:Honoring Choice: Maine's Death with Dignity Act [Dempsey Connects]
DESCRIPTION:The Maine Death with Dignity Act allows qualified individuals to request and receive life-ending medication from their attending physician under specific circumstances. This informational workshop will provide fact-based information regarding medical aid in dying\, and Maine’s law followed by a chance to ask questions.\n\nLed by Rev. Valerie Lovelace\, MS\, Executive Director\, Maine Death with Dignity.\n\nOpen to the public. Public sign up at https://www.dempseycenter.org/services/classes-workshops/public/.
URL:https://www.dempseycenter.org/event/honoring-choice-maines-death-with-dignity-act-dempsey-connects-4/
LOCATION:Dempsey Connects
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T120000
DTSTAMP:20260716T182631Z
CREATED:20260716T182631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T182631Z
UID:10004444-1787310000-1787313600@www.dempseycenter.org
SUMMARY:Honoring Choice: Advance Directives [Dempsey Connects]
DESCRIPTION:Advanced care planning conversations are important though often difficult and confusing. By taking the time to make your decisions known\, your directives can help alleviate fear and worry for you and your loved ones.\nWe’ll walk through a few examples of available advance directive forms and discuss how to decide which format may best meet your needs.\n\nLed by Abby Propp\, MSW from MaineHealth CHANS.\n \nOpen to the public. Public sign up at https://www.dempseycenter.org/services/classes-workshops/public/.
URL:https://www.dempseycenter.org/event/honoring-choice-advance-directives-dempsey-connects/
LOCATION:Dempsey Connects
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T140000
DTSTAMP:20260716T180050Z
CREATED:20260716T180050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T180050Z
UID:10004443-1787835600-1787839200@www.dempseycenter.org
SUMMARY:Cannabis and Cancer Care: Making Informed Decisions [Rock Row]
DESCRIPTION:Cannabis is a topic that many patients and their loved ones encounter during conversations about treatment. Conflicting information from the internet\, social media\, and even people you may know can make the topic confusing. Using evidence-informed information\, we’re here to educate about cannabis basics\, how it can assist with symptom management\, and what to consider from a safety perspective.\n\nOpen to adult Dempsey Center clients.\n\nLed by members of the Maine State Office of Cannabis Policy.
URL:https://www.dempseycenter.org/event/cannabis-and-cancer-care-making-informed-decisions-rock-row/
LOCATION:Dempsey Center – Rock Row\, 11 Rock Row\, Westbrook\, ME\, 04092\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260828T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260828T120000
DTSTAMP:20260716T201712Z
CREATED:20260716T201712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T201712Z
UID:10004453-1787914800-1787918400@www.dempseycenter.org
SUMMARY:Honoring Choice: About End of Life Doulas [Dempsey Connects]
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever heard of an End-of-Life Doula? These providers offer non-medical holistic support that encompasses emotional\, spiritual\, and practical care. End-of-Life Doulas can provide companionship\, comfort\, and guidance to those facing a terminal illness or death and offer resources to help the dying person\, along with their family and loved ones\, make informed decisions in a supportive environment and provide opportunities for all to discuss the dying process. Learn more about the role they could play as you make decisions about your preparations.\n\nLed by Erin Hayes\, Certified End-of-Life Doula\, Certified Professional Healthcare Risk Manager\, and Certified Professional In-Patient Safety.\n\nOpen to the public. Public sign up at https://www.dempseycenter.org/services/classes-workshops/public/.
URL:https://www.dempseycenter.org/event/honoring-choice-about-end-of-life-doulas-dempsey-connects-3/
LOCATION:Dempsey Connects
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T130000
DTSTAMP:20260731T141132Z
CREATED:20260731T141132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T141132Z
UID:10004565-1789473600-1789477200@www.dempseycenter.org
SUMMARY:The Next Chapter: Movement + Fitness [Dempsey Connects]
DESCRIPTION:Do you have questions about navigating life post cancer treatment? Are you looking for ways to care for your physical and emotional well-being after treatment has ended? Do you want to connect with others who ‘get it’? The Next Chapter is a series of workshops designed to empower those who have completed treatment with knowledge\, skills\, and a safe space as they move through the next phase of their journey.\n \nIn this interactive class we will discuss movement and exercise\, why it’s important\, the benefits\, class options and answer questions that you might have about this topic.\nLed by Tish Caldwell\, Movement + Fitness Manager. \nOpen to adult Dempsey Center clients post cancer treatment.
URL:https://www.dempseycenter.org/event/the-next-chapter-movement-fitness-dempsey-connects/
LOCATION:Dempsey Connects
CATEGORIES:Movement + Fitness,Education
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