Survivor Strong: Living a Balanced Life [Rock Row]
2026-04-15 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-04-22 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-04-29 09:30 - 10:30 (America/New_York) | Dempsey Center – Rock Row, 11 Rock Row, Westbrook, ME, 04092, United States
This four-week series focused on balance and the impact it can have on daily life. Throughout the series, we will outline the benefits of PT intervention for cancer survivors in various stages of survivorship, discuss how cancer-related conditions can impact balance, conduct a fall risk screening, and provide hands-on balance training for those who need it.

• Week 1: Educational Discussion – Discuss physical therapy intervention for balance impairments secondary to cancer and cancer-related conditions.
• Week 2: Fall Risk Screenings – (15 minute sessions) This screening is required to participate in Week 3-4. Screenings are meant to challenge your balance with your safety in mind through various physical tests. Please wear supportive shoes and comfortable clothing.
• Weeks 3 + 4: Balance Classes – Join us for hands-on, interactive balance training! Each participant will remain in appropriately distanced stations equipped with a chair for support if needed. Our balance classes are evidence-based and designed to target each of the major balance systems while maintaining safety at all times. You will be supervised by a physical therapist and leave with suggestions and tools to help improve and maintain your balance on your own.

Led by Cam Willette of Maine Strong Balance Center.

Open to adult Dempsey Center clients in active or post treatment as well as their primary care partner.

Chair Yoga [Dempsey Connects]
2026-04-15 09:45 - 10:30, 2026-04-22 09:45 - 10:30, 2026-04-29 09:45 - 10:30 | Dempsey Connects
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 all the benefits of a traditional yoga practice. We will use movement, breathing, and mindfulness to improve muscular strength, bone density, immune support, flexibility, energy, sleep, and posture.

Led by Tish Caldwell, Dempsey Center’s Movement + Fitness Manager, Certified Oncology Yoga Instructor.

Open to all Dempsey Center clients.

Yoga for Cancer Care [Rock Row]
2026-04-15 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-04-22 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-04-29 11:00 - 12:00 | Dempsey Center – Rock Row, 11 Rock Row, Westbrook, ME, 04092, United States
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 Tish Caldwell, Dempsey Center’s Movement + Fitness Manager, Certified Oncology Yoga Instructor.

Open to Dempsey Center clients in active treatment or post-treatment and their primary care partner.
Please note that participants must be able to transition from floor to standing.

DISCLAIMER: By registering for this class you agree to the following: You are participating solely at your own risk, and the Dempsey Center for Quality Cancer Care will not be responsible for any harm or injury you incur as a result of such use. Talk to your licensed medical provider before beginning this class. The information in the following class is not a substitute for, nor does it replace, professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Do not disregard, avoid or delay seeking medical advice for any reason. Treat yourself with kindness and listen to your body to avoid injury. Please enable your web browser cookies to ensure access to this class.

Fitness for Life [Lewiston]
2026-04-16 10:00 - 10:45, 2026-04-23 10:00 - 10:45, 2026-04-30 10:00 - 10:45 | Dempsey Center – Lewiston (12 High Street), 12 High Street, Lewiston, ME, 04240, United States
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 with a warm-up, aerobic activity, core and strength training exercises, and finishing with a cooldown/stretch. Please wear comfortable clothes and supportive shoes or sneakers and have a sturdy chair available on a non-skid surface and small handheld weights.

Led by Tish Caldwell, Dempsey Center’s Movement + Fitness Manager, Certified Oncology Yoga Instructor, and Livestrong Cancer Exercise Trainer.

Open to Dempsey Center clients in active treatment or post-treatment and their primary care partner.

Tai Chi + Qigong for Energy + Health [Rock Row]
2026-04-16 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-04-23 10:00 - 11:00 | Dempsey Center – Rock Row, 11 Rock Row, Westbrook, ME, 04092, United States
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 well as pain management and decreased stress and anxiety.

Led by Cal Clark, LMT, Polarity Therapist, Certified Qi Gong Instructor.

Open to Dempsey Center clients in active treatment or post-treatment and their primary care partner.

Chair Yoga [Lewiston]
2026-04-16 11:00 - 11:45, 2026-04-23 11:00 - 11:45, 2026-04-30 11:00 - 11:45 | Dempsey Center – Lewiston (12 High Street), 12 High Street, Lewiston, ME, 04240, United States
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 all the benefits of a traditional yoga practice. We will use movement, breathing, and mindfulness to improve muscular strength, bone density, immune support, flexibility, energy, sleep, and posture.
Led by Tish Caldwell, Dempsey Center’s Movement + Fitness Manager, Certified Oncology Yoga Instructor.
Open to Dempsey Center clients in active treatment or post-treatment and their primary care partner.

Stretch, Balance, + Rest [Rock Row]
2026-04-16 12:00 - 13:00 | Dempsey Center – Rock Row, 11 Rock Row, Westbrook, ME, 04092, United States
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.

Presented by Kelli Dubose, Certified Yoga Instructor.

Yoga for Better Sleep [Rock Row]
2026-04-16 17:30 - 18:30 | Dempsey Center – Rock Row, 11 Rock Row, Westbrook, ME, 04092, United States
Discover the healing power of restful sleep with yoga! In this special one-hour session, experience gentle movements suitable for both chair and yoga mat practice followed by a guided meditation designed to deeply relax your body and shift your nervous system from “fight or flight” to “relax and rest”. Ease tension and prepare yourself for a night of restful sleep.
No yoga experience required.

Led by Doris Hall, Certified Yoga Instructor + Reiki practitioner.

Open to all adult Dempsey Center clients.

Qigong for Wellness [Rock Row]
2026-04-17 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-04-24 10:00 - 11:00 | Dempsey Center – Rock Row, 11 Rock Row, Westbrook, ME, 04092, United States
Qigong 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.
Open to Dempsey Center clients with a cancer diagnosis at any stage and their primary care partner.
Led by Ronnie Wilson RN/NP Certified Tai Chi + Qigong instructor

Yoga for Cancer Care [Dempsey Connects]
2026-04-20 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-04-27 10:30 - 11:30 | 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 Tish Caldwell, Dempsey Center’s Movement + Fitness Manager, Certified Oncology Yoga Instructor.
Open to all Dempsey Center clients.

Please note that participants must be able to transition from floor to standing.

Nutrition + Exercise for Bone Health [Dempsey Connects]
2026-04-20 14:00 - 16:30 | Dempsey Connects
Loss of bone density is common as people age and can be a result of nutrition deficiency, physical inactivity, or genetic factors. Certain types of cancer and their treatments may also contribute to weakened bones, also known as osteoporosis.
This workshop will review diet and exercise guidelines to support your musculoskeletal system as you go thorough treatment and beyond.
Led by Judy Donnelly, RDN, CSO, LD and Tish Caldwell, Movement & Fitness manager.
Open to adult Dempsey Center clients.

This workshop will have both an in-person and virtual audience. You are signing up to attend virtually.

Nutrition + Exercise for Bone Health [Rock Row]
2026-04-20 14:00 - 16:30 | Dempsey Center – Rock Row, 11 Rock Row, Westbrook, ME, 04092, United States
Loss of bone density is common as people age and can be a result of nutrition deficiency, physical inactivity, or genetic factors. Certain types of cancer and their treatments may also contribute to weakened bones, also known as osteoporosis.
This workshop will review diet and exercise guidelines to support your musculoskeletal system as you go thorough treatment and beyond.

Led by Judy Donnelly, RDN, CSO, LD and Tish Caldwell, Movement & Fitness manager.

Open to adult Dempsey Center clients.

This workshop will have both an in-person and virtual audience. You are signing up to attend in-person at Rock Row.

Yoga for Cancer Care [Lewiston]
2026-04-21 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-04-28 10:30 - 11:30 | Dempsey Center – Lewiston (12 High Street), 12 High Street, Lewiston, ME, 04240, United States
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 Tish Caldwell, Dempsey Center’s Movement + Fitness Manager, Certified Oncology Yoga Instructor.
Open to Dempsey Center clients in active treatment or post-treatment and their primary care partner.
Please note that participants must be able to transition from floor to standing.

This series will be taking place at the YMCA located at 12 High Street (CMMC) in Lewiston.

Heal: Yoga + Cancer [Rock Row]
2026-04-21 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-04-28 10:30 - 11:30 | Dempsey Center – Rock Row, 11 Rock Row, Westbrook, ME, 04092, United States
No class April 28.

This series includes yoga postures, flowing movements and focus on breath to help students achieve relaxation and mobility in everyday life. Conscious effort to link breath with movement helps relieve tension, helps students gain flexibility and improve mobility and strength in the body. No yoga experience necessary.

Led by Jamie Navarro, Yoga in Action Certified Yoga Instructor.

Open to Dempsey Center clients in active treatment and their primary care partner.
Please note that participants must be able to transition from floor to standing.

Tai Chi + Qigong for Energy + Health [Dempsey Connects]
2026-04-21 14:00 - 14:45 | Dempsey Connects
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.
Led by Jason Ames, founder and owner of Maine Center for Taijiquan & Qigong.
Open to all Dempsey Center clients.
