Writing from the Care Partner's Heart [Dempsey Connects]
2025-08-05 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-08-12 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-08-19 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Dempsey Connects
A 6-week expressive arts series for care partners of loved ones with a cancer diagnosis. Through therapeutic writing and drawing prompts, participants will explore their care partner experience in a supportive space. Sharing is encouraged but never required.
No prior writing or drawing experience needed. Please bring writing utensils and paper.
Led by Kristen Breault, LCSW and Erin King, LCSW, APHSW-C, OSW-C.
Open to adult Dempsey Center clients caring for a loved one with cancer.

Writing from the Heart [Dempsey Connects]
2025-08-05 15:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-12 15:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-19 15:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-26 15:00 - 16:00 | Dempsey Connects
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. No writing experience is required to join this 8-week series.
Led by Kerry Irish, LCSW. Open to adult Dempsey Center clients with a cancer diagnosis.

Connect + Experience: Watercolor Mandalas [Lewiston]
2025-08-07 15:00 - 16:00 | Dempsey Center – Lewiston (17 High Street), 17 High Street, Lewiston, ME, 04240, United States
Have you been looking for a chance to connect with fellow individuals impacted by cancer and share your journey? Let’s gather with a cup of coffee or tea, take a deep breath, and lose ourselves in the meditative art of simple watercolor mandalas. This session is perfect for beginners—no drawing or meditation experience needed. All supplies will be provided. Come ready to relax and leave with a beautiful piece of art that you’ve created!

Led by Michelle Small.

Open to the public ages 12+.

Good Vibes Sound Bath [Rock Row]
2025-08-18 15:00 - 16:00, 2025-09-15 15:00 - 16:00 | Dempsey Center – Rock Row, 11 Rock Row, Westbrook, ME, 04092, United States
Relax into an age-old healing modality, known today as a sound bath! In this vibrational sound immersion, we will bask in the power of music and frequency – shown to reach deep into the brain to induce theta-wave meditation—to soothe, de-stress, and receive a myriad of other health benefits. Enjoy Tibetan and Chakra-tuned Crystal Singing Bowls, Native American Flute, Solfeggio Chimes, and more!
Led by Rev. Myra Robinson, Interfaith Chaplain and Sound Healer, who is a Cancer survivor and former client of the Dempsey Center.
Open to all Dempsey Center Clients.

Connect + Experience: Junk Journaling [Lewiston]
2025-09-04 15:00 - 16:30 | Dempsey Center – Lewiston (17 High Street), 17 High Street, Lewiston, ME, 04240, United States
Enjoy a cup of tea or coffee, connect with others impacted by cancer, and learn about how journaling can reduce stress levels. Everyone that attends will be gifted a Junk Journal! Learn about the artist who created these Junk Journals and discuss some basic ways to utilize it.

Ideas include:
• Dedicate it to honoring a loved one
• Self-care by writing, short notes, and memories
• Documenting a trip
• Tracking garden planting, harvest, or tips and tricks

Open to all adult DC clients and the public.

Knitting Group [Rock Row]
2025-09-17 13:00 - 15:00 | Dempsey Center – Rock Row, 11 Rock Row, Westbrook, ME, 04092, United States
Join our group of survivor and care partner volunteers who gather to replenish our knitted and crocheted comfort item inventory, including such items as afghans (blankets), hats, and knitted knockers.

Led by Michelle Small.

Open to all adult Dempsey Center clients.

Do you prefer to volunteer knit or crochet from home? Please call Michelle Small at 207-376-9669 or email msmall@dempseycenter.org.

Connect + Experience: Junk Journaling [Rock Row]
2025-09-17 15:00 - 2025-10-14 16:00 | Dempsey Center – Rock Row, 11 Rock Row, Westbrook, ME, 04092, United States
Enjoy a cup of tea or coffee, connect with others impacted by cancer, and learn about how journaling can reduce stress levels. Everyone that attends will be gifted a Junk Journal! Learn about the artist who created these Junk Journals and discuss some basic ways to utilize it.

Ideas include:
• Dedicate it to honoring a loved one
• Self-care by writing, short notes and memories
• Documenting a trip
• Tracking garden planting, harvest or tips and tricks

Led by Michelle Small.

Open to the public.

Rock Row Rocks: Honoring the Present [Rock Row]
2025-10-07 10:00 - 11:30 | Dempsey Center – Rock Row, 11 Rock Row, Westbrook, ME, 04092, United States
Unlock your inner artist and celebrate the present moment through the simple, meaningful act of painting stones. This heartwarming workshop invites you to pause, reflect, and create while exploring autumn’s themes of abundance and transformation. Through a guided mindfulness focus, you’ll explore Gratitude and design your own Gratitude Stone—a hand-painted keepsake adorned with personal words and symbols. Each stone serves as a reminder of the small joys that ground us. No experience needed. Just come as you are and leave with a heart full of gratitude—and a rock that truly rocks!

Led by Tricia Gilbert.

Open to adult Dempsey Center clients.

DIY Zen Sand Tables for Mindfulness [Rock Row]
2025-10-24 09:00 - 10:30 | Dempsey Center – Rock Row, 11 Rock Row, Westbrook, ME, 04092, United States
Come and explore the ancient art of creating a Zen sand table – a miniature landscape designed to promote relaxation, focus, and mindfulness. Zen sand tables, inspired by traditional Japanese Zen gardens, use sand, stones, and small rakes to create serene scenes that encourage contemplation and calm.

Participants will be guided through the process of designing their own unique tables, learning techniques to shape patterns in the sand that reflect inner peace and balance. This mindful activity is a wonderful way to quiet the mind, release stress, and cultivate tranquility.
All materials will be provided. This class is perfect for anyone seeking relaxation, creative expression, or a gentle introduction to mindfulness practices. No artistic experience is necessary!

Led by Tricia Gilbert.

Open to adult Dempsey Center clients.

Good Vibes Sound Bath [Rock Row]
2026-01-12 15:00 - 16:00 | Dempsey Center – Rock Row, 11 Rock Row, Westbrook, ME, 04092, United States
Relax into an age-old healing modality, known today as a sound bath! In this vibrational sound immersion, we will bask in the power of music and frequency – shown to reach deep into the brain to induce theta-wave meditation—to soothe, de-stress, and receive a myriad of other health benefits. Enjoy Tibetan and Chakra tuned Crystal Singing Bowls, Native American Flute, Solfeggio Chimes, and more!
Led by Rev. Myra Robinson, Interfaith Chaplain and Sound Healer, who is a Cancer survivor and former client of the Dempsey Center.
Open to all Dempsey Center Clients.
