Dempsey Center

Cooking for Health + Healing [Rock Row]
2026-09-09 14:30 - 16:30, 2026-09-02 14:30 - 16:30, 2026-08-26 14:30 - 16:30, 2026-08-19 14:30 - 16:30, 2026-08-12 14:30 - 16:30, 2026-08-05 14:30 - 16:30, 2026-07-29 14:30 - 16:30, 2026-07-22 14:30 - 16:30 (America/New_York) and 1 more date | 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.
Registration closes August 26.
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.

Dempsey Dog Meet + Greet: Meadow [Lewiston]
2026-09-08 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-08-25 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-08-11 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-28 16:00 - 17:00 | Dempsey Center – Lewiston (17 High Street), 17 High Street, Lewiston, ME, 04240, 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!

Interested in spending some time with one of our Dempsey Dogs teams individually? Call 877-336-7287 to schedule your private Paws Together appointment with one of our therapy dog teams.

Dempsey Dog Meet + Greet: Louise Cheese [Lewiston]
2026-09-07 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-08-18 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-08-03 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-07-21 10:00 - 11:30 | Dempsey Center – Lewiston (17 High Street), 17 High Street, Lewiston, ME, 04240, 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!

Interested in spending some time with one of our Dempsey Dogs teams individually? Call 877-336-7287 to schedule your private Paws Together appointment with one of our therapy dog teams.

Morning Guided Meditation [Dempsey Connects]
2026-08-25 08:00 - 08:30, 2026-08-18 08:00 - 08:30, 2026-08-11 08:00 - 08:30, 2026-08-04 08:00 - 08:30, 2026-07-28 08:00 - 08:30, 2026-07-21 08:00 - 08:30 | 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 Kerry Irish, LCSW, OSW-C, FAOSW.

Open to all Dempsey Center clients.

Advanced Cancer Support Group [Dempsey Connects]
2026-07-21 10:30 - 12:00 | 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 Kerry Irish, LCSW, OSW-C.
Open to adult Dempsey Center clients living with advanced cancer.
Participants must be residents of Maine.

Online sign up is not available for this group. A telephone consult is required before attending. Please call us at (877)336-7287 or email registration@dempseycenter.org to request your consult.
