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  • Virtual Cancer Support Group Series [Dempsey Connects]

    Dempsey Connects

    No group July 2. Meet virtually with others impacted by a cancer diagnosis in this weekly support group. Whether you were recently diagnosed, in the midst of treatment, or are in remission, this group is a place to discuss your diagnosis and its lingering impact with those who truly understand. Led by Paige Moore, LCSW, … Continued

    Advanced Cancer Support Group – Morning [Dempsey Connects]

    Dempsey Connects

    No group July 2 and November 26. If you are living with an advanced cancer diagnosis, this is a safe place to explore ways to cope with the challenges of living with advanced illness and continue to find meaning and hope through discussion and connection. Led by Kailie Sullivan, LCSW, OSW-C and Judi Stevens, Volunteer … Continued

    Dempsey Dog Meet + Greet: Forest [Rock Row]

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

    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, trained and registered by Pet Partners. Drop in and say “hi” to our Dempsey Dog Teams. No sign up needed!

    Chair Yoga [Lewiston]

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

    No class July 2.   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 … Continued

    Stretch, Balance, + Rest [Rock Row]

    Stretch, Balance, + Rest [Rock Row]
    Dempsey Center - Rock Row 11 Rock Row, Westbrook, ME, United States

    No class May 28 and June 4.   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.   Please note that participants must be able to … Continued

    Henna Crowns + Body Adornments [Lewiston]

    Dempsey Center - Lewiston (17 High Street) 17 High Street, Lewiston, ME, United States

    Henna is a natural, plant-based art form with a long history across cultures as a symbol of beauty, healing, and self-expression. In this workshop, you are invited to receive a custom henna crown (for those with bald heads) or body adornment (commonly on the hands or forearms) as a way to honor your experience and … Continued

    Dempsey Dog Meet + Greet: Bruce [Rock Row]

    Dempsey Dog Meet + Greet: Bruce [Rock Row]
    Dempsey Center - Rock Row 11 Rock Row, Westbrook, ME, United States

    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, trained and registered by Pet Partners. Drop in and say “hi” to our Dempsey Dog Teams. No sign up needed!

    Yoga for Cancer Care – Evening [Dempsey Connects]

    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 Heather Edgerly Certified Oncology Yoga Instructor. Open to … Continued

    Qigong for Wellness [Rock Row]

    Qigong for Wellness [Rock Row]
    Dempsey Center - Rock Row 11 Rock Row, Westbrook, ME, 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. … Continued

    Anti-Inflammatory Diet [Dempsey Connects]

    Dempsey Connects

    Reducing the amount of inflammation in your body can help to lower risks of chronic disease including cancer, heart disease, and more. Together in this workshop, we will learn what an anti-inflammatory diet consists of, including foods that help reduce and foods that may promote inflammation. Enjoy a food demo with recipes that can easily … Continued

    Anti-Inflammatory Diet [Rock Row]

    Dempsey Center - Rock Row 11 Rock Row, Westbrook, ME, United States

    Reducing the amount of inflammation in your body can help to lower risks of chronic disease including cancer, heart disease, and more. Together in this workshop, we will learn what an anti-inflammatory diet consists of, including foods that help reduce and foods that may promote inflammation. Enjoy a food demo with recipes that can easily … Continued

    Holding Both: A Care Partner Support Group Series [Rock Row]

    Dempsey Center - Rock Row 11 Rock Row, Westbrook, ME, United States

    Caring for someone with cancer often means two truths live side-by-side: you can feel grateful and sad, hopeful and scared, joyful and angry—sometimes in the very same moment. In this 10-week peer support group for adult care partners, we’ll make room for the full emotional range of caregiving without judgment. Each 75-minute session will focus … Continued

    Honoring Choice: Maine’s Death with Dignity Act [Dempsey Connects]

    Dempsey Connects

    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. Led by Rev. Valerie Lovelace, MS, Executive Director, Maine Death with Dignity. … Continued