Events

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 … Continued

Are you struggling with "chemo brain" or brain fog? If you're dealing with a cancer diagnosis or undergoing treatment, you might be experiencing word-finding difficulties, trouble with focus, or problems with memory—all are common side effects many people with cancer face. This 6-week program is designed to help you manage changes in memory and cognitive … Continued

If you are a care partner to someone with an advanced or metastatic cancer diagnosis, we welcome you to this space. This group provides a safe, comfortable place to find the support, information, and understanding you need to continue caring for your loved one and yourself. Together, we can find ways to help you reduce … Continued

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 Kerry Irish, LCSW, OSW-C, FAOSW. Open to all Dempsey … Continued

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

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 Michelle Hayes, LCSW, OSW-C and Jen Keefe, MSW Intern. Open to Dempsey Center clients living … Continued

The Mediterranean Diet is an evidence-based style of eating associated with reduced risk for heart disease. Join us for this educational cooking session featuring tasty, heart-healthy recipes to help you modify your diet without sacrificing flavor! Led by Judy Donnelly, RDN, CSO, LD, Nutrition Program Manager. Open to the public.

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! Interested in spending some time with … Continued

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 into our Rock Row center and say “hi” to our Dempsey Dog Teams. No sign up needed! Interested … Continued

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

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

Meet in person at our Rock Row location with others impacted by cancer in this 12-week support group. Whether you were recently diagnosed, in the midst of treatment, or are now with no evidence of disease, this group is a place to discuss your diagnosis and its lingering impact with those who truly understand. Led … Continued