• Navigating Grief During the Holidays [Dempsey Connects]

    Dempsey Connects

    No meeting November 11 and December 30.   Coping with the death of a loved one can be one of the most difficult experiences in life. Add in the holiday … Continued

    Thriving with Metastatic Breast Cancer: Part 2 [Dempsey Connects]

    Dempsey Connects

    Living well with metastatic breast cancer varies from person to person, but it is possible to live fully despite the challenges. From the day of your diagnosis forward, you may adjust both small and significant aspects of your habits, routines, and daily activities to manage the impact of metastatic disease. Through this program connect with … Continued

    Morning Guided Meditation [Dempsey Connects]

    Morning Guided Meditation [Dempsey Connects]
    Dempsey Connects

    No class November 26.   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 … Continued

    Fitness for Life [Lewiston]

    Fitness for Life [Lewiston]
    Dempsey Center - Lewiston (12 High Street) 12 High Street, Lewiston, ME, United States

    No class October 29 and November 26.   Exercise can help fight fatigue, boost your energy level, support your immune system, relieve stress and tension, make your muscles and heart … Continued

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

    Tai Chi + Qigong for Energy + Health [Rock Row]
    Dempsey Center - Rock Row 11 Rock Row, Westbrook, ME, United States

    No class November 26.   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 … 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

    Care Partner Support Group Series [Dempsey Connects]

    Care Partner Support Group Series [Dempsey Connects]
    Dempsey Connects

    No group November 26.   Being a care partner to someone with a cancer diagnosis can be a lonely and isolating experience. In this group, care partners can find a safe, comfortable place to find support, information, and understanding. We will discuss how to reduce isolation, worry, and fear, while connecting with others who are … 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, … Continued

    Chair Yoga [Lewiston]

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

    No class October 29 and November 26.   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 … Continued

    Stretch, Balance, + Rest [Rock Row]

    Stretch, Balance, + Rest [Rock Row]
    Dempsey Center - Rock Row 11 Rock Row, Westbrook, ME, 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 … Continued

    Rejuvenate: Yoga + Massage [Lewiston]

    Dempsey Center - Lewiston (12 High Street) 12 High Street, Lewiston, ME, United States

    Experience the harmonious fusion of restorative yoga and massage. You will be guided into a variety of supported yoga postures, and while you relax into the poses and receive gentle hand, foot, back and neck massage from a member of our massage team. This unique combination offers a chance for profound relaxation, comfort, and rejuvenation. No … Continued

    Yoga for Cancer Care – Evening [Dempsey Connects]

    Yoga for Cancer Care – Evening [Dempsey Connects]
    Dempsey Connects

    No class November 26.   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 … Continued