Dempsey Center

Cooking for Health + Healing [Rock Row]
2026-09-07 14:30 - 16:30, 2026-09-14 14:30 - 16:30, 2026-09-21 14:30 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | 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.

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, 2026-09-22 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-10-13 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-10-27 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-11-10 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-11-24 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-12-08 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-12-22 16:00 - 17:00 and 6 more dates | 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]
2026-09-15 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-10-05 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-10-20 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-11-02 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-11-17 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-12-07 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-12-15 10:00 - 11:30, 2027-01-04 10:00 - 11:30 and 5 more dates | 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.
