Dempsey Center

Spice Around the World [Rock Row]
2026-01-28 12:15 - 13:15, 2026-02-04 12:15 - 13:15, 2026-02-11 12:15 - 13:15 (America/New_York) | Dempsey Center – Rock Row, 11 Rock Row, Westbrook, ME, 04092, United States
The use of spices when cooking can be intimidating and when taste sensation has been impacted by treatment, spices can be either helpful or more challenging to incorporate into dishes. So let’s explore spices together! In this workshop, we’ll discover new spices that can add interesting flavors to food while providing health-supporting nutrients. Each week, we’ll make a quick recipe featuring a different spice profile and, of course, sample and chat about food! Your taste buds will thank you!

Open to the public.

Led by Judy Donnelly and a team of volunteer assistants.

Spice Around the World [Dempsey Connects]
2026-02-04 12:15 - 13:15, 2026-02-11 12:15 - 13:15 | Dempsey Connects

Cooking for Health + Healing [Rock Row]
2026-02-09 14:30 - 16:30, 2026-02-16 14:30 - 16:30, 2026-02-23 14:30 - 16:30, 2026-03-02 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-02 14:30 - 16:30, 2026-03-09 14:30 - 16:30, 2026-03-16 14:30 - 16:30, 2026-03-23 14:30 - 16:30 and 17 more dates | Dempsey Center – Rock Row, 11 Rock Row, Westbrook, ME, 04092, United States
Improve your skills in the kitchen and discover the role of food as it relates to overall health during and after cancer treatment. In this 4-week series, you will learn how food can be used to support health, regain strength, reduce your risk of cancer and other chronic illnesses, while discovering new ways to add nutrients to your diet. Each week, clients will participate in preparing recipes with assistance from our nutritionist.

Featured weekly topics include:

The Anti-Inflammatory Diet
Eating for a Healthy Heart
Carbohydrates and Fiber
Adding Color to Your Plate

Led by Judy Donnelly, RDN, CSO, LD, Nutrition Program Manager.

Open to all Dempsey Center Clients.
Participants are strongly urged to attend all sessions.

Please note that this class does require participation, which may include standing and moving about our demonstration kitchen. Sign up requires a telephone consult before attending.
Participants must bring their own containers to transport prepared food home.
