Events

Yoga for Cancer Care [Lewiston]

Event Series Yoga for Cancer Care [Lewiston]
Dempsey Center - Lewiston 29 Lowell Street, Lewiston, ME, 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 … Continued

Yoga for Cancer Care [Dempsey Connects]

Event Series Yoga for Cancer Care [Virtual]
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 … Continued

Heal: Yoga + Cancer [Rock Row]

Event Series Heal: Yoga + Cancer
Dempsey Center - Rock Row 11 Rock Row, Westbrook, ME, United States

This 8-week 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 … Continued

Morning Guided Meditation [Dempsey Connects]

Dempsey Connects

  Start your day with presence of mind and improved focus through a guided meditation session. These ongoing series will help you incorporate meditation as part of your daily routine and is designed for both beginners and those looking to establish a more consistent practice. Led by Karen Hayden. Open to all Dempsey Center clients.

Tai Chi + QiGong for Energy + Health [Rock Row]

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

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 … Continued

Advanced Cancer Support Group – Morning [Dempsey Connects]

Dempsey Connects

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 Support Group Facilitator. Open to adult Dempsey … Continued

Fitness for Life [Lewiston]

Event Series Fitness for Life [Lewiston]
Dempsey Center - Lewiston 29 Lowell Street, Lewiston, ME, 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 … Continued

Fitness for Life [Dempsey Connects]

Dempsey Connects

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 … Continued

Chair Yoga [Lewiston]

Event Series Chair Yoga [Lewiston]
Dempsey Center - Lewiston 29 Lowell Street, Lewiston, ME, 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, … Continued

In-Person Cancer Support Group [Lewiston]

Dempsey Center - Lewiston 29 Lowell Street, Lewiston, ME, United States

Meet in person with others impacted by cancer in this 16-week 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 Kelly West, LCSW, OSW-c. Open to adult Dempsey Center … Continued

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!