Dempsey Center

Heal: Yoga + Cancer [Rock Row]
2026-05-19 10:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Dempsey Center – Rock Row, 11 Rock Row, Westbrook, ME, 04092, United States
No class April 28.

This 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 Certified Yoga Instructor.

Open to Dempsey Center clients in active treatment and their primary care partner.
Please note that participants must be able to transition from floor to standing.

Dempsey Dog Meet + Greet: Louise Cheese [Lewiston]
2026-05-19 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]
2026-05-19 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 Care Partner Support Group - Evening [Dempsey Connects]
2026-05-18 17:00 - 18:30 | Dempsey Connects
No group May 25, June 29, September 7 + 21, October 12.

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 isolation, worry, and fear as you provide emotional and/or physical support throughout the journey.

Led by Jen Dimond, LCSW, OSW-C and co-facilitated with Volunteer Support Group Facilitator, Judi Stevens.

Open to adult Dempsey Center clients who are care partners to a loved one diagnosed 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.

Yoga for Cancer Care [Dempsey Connects]
2026-05-18 10:30 - 11:30 | Dempsey Connects
No class May 25 and June 29.

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 Oncology Yoga Instructor.

Open to all Dempsey Center clients.

Please note that participants must be able to transition from floor to standing.

Fitness for Life [Rock Row]
2026-05-18 09:30 - 10:15 | Dempsey Center – Rock Row, 11 Rock Row, Westbrook, ME, 04092, United States
No class May 25 and June 29.

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 with a warm-up, aerobic activity, core and strength training exercises, and finishing with a cooldown/stretch. Please wear comfortable clothes and supportive shoes or sneakers and have a sturdy chair available on a non-skid surface and small handheld weights.

Led by Tish Caldwell, Dempsey Center’s Movement + Fitness Manager, Certified Oncology Yoga Instructor, and Livestrong Cancer Exercise Trainer.

Open to Dempsey Center clients in active treatment or post-treatment.

Fitness for Life [Dempsey Connects]
2026-05-18 09:30 - 10:15 | Dempsey Connects
No class May 25 and June 29.

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 with a warm-up, aerobic activity, core and strength training exercises, and finishing with a cooldown/stretch. Please wear comfortable clothes and supportive shoes or sneakers and have a sturdy chair available on a non-skid surface and small handheld weights.
Led by Tish Caldwell, Dempsey Center’s Movement + Fitness Manager, Certified Oncology Yoga Instructor, and Livestrong Cancer Exercise Trainer.
Open to adult Dempsey Center clients.

Holding Both: A Care Partner Support Group Series [Rock Row]
2026-05-15 10:30 - 11:45 | Dempsey Center – Rock Row, 11 Rock Row, Westbrook, ME, 04092, United States
Caring for someone with cancer often means two truths live side-by-side: you can feel grateful and sad, hopeful and scared, joyful and angry—sometimes in the very same moment. In this 10-week peer support group for adult care partners, we’ll make room for the full emotional range of caregiving without judgment. Each 75-minute session will focus on a core theme—Uncertainty, Burnout, Meaning, Emotions, Identity, and more—using open discussion prompts to invite reflection, shared understanding, and connection with others who “get it.”
Led by Erin King, LCSW, OSW-C, CGP
Open to all adult Dempsey Center care partner clients.
No group Friday, April 24th.

Qigong for Wellness [Rock Row]
2026-05-15 10:00 - 11:00 | Dempsey Center – Rock Row, 11 Rock Row, Westbrook, ME, 04092, United States
Qigong 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 anxiety.
Open to Dempsey Center clients with a cancer diagnosis at any stage and their primary care partner.
Led by Ronnie Wilson RN/NP Certified Tai Chi + Qigong instructor

Young Adult Cancer Support Group [Dempsey Connects]
2026-05-14 17:30 - 18:45 | Dempsey Connects
Meets 2nd + 4th Thursdays, monthly.

No group November 26.

Work, relationships, sexuality, intimacy, finances, family, parenting, college…adulting is just different with a cancer diagnosis. This group is a place for young adults at any point in their cancer journey to connect and socialize with others who understand the challenges of diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship. We share stories, struggles and laughter and identify ways to cope day to day.
Led by Jen Dimond, LCSW, OSW-C, and Libby Gordon, Volunteer Facilitator.
Open to Dempsey Center clients ages 18-40ish with a cancer diagnosis, at any point in their cancer journey.
Participants must be residents of Maine.young adult

Yoga for Cancer Care - Evening [Dempsey Connects]
2026-05-14 17:30 - 18:30 | 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 Heather Edgerly Certified Oncology Yoga Instructor.

Open to all adult Dempsey Center clients.

Please note that participants must be able to transition from floor to standing.

Rejuvenate: Yoga + Massage [Rock Row]
2026-05-14 14:30 - 15:45 | Dempsey Center – Rock Row, 11 Rock Row, Westbrook, ME, 04092, United States
Experience the harmonious fusion of restorative yoga and massage with our gentle yoga and massage session. You will be led into a variety of restorative yoga postures, and while you breathe, stretch and relax, you’ll 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 prior experience with yoga or massage is necessary, however, participants must be able to transition from floor to standing.

Led by Dempsey Center staff.
Open to all adult Dempsey Center clients.

Stretch, Balance, + Rest [Rock Row]
2026-05-14 12:00 - 13:00 | Dempsey Center – Rock Row, 11 Rock Row, Westbrook, ME, 04092, United States
No class May 28 and June 4.

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 relaxation, leaving you feeling relaxed, grounded, and refreshed.

Please note that participants must be able to lay on their backs and transition from floor to standing.

Open to Dempsey Center clients with a cancer diagnosis at any stage and their primary care partner.

Led by Kelli Dubose, Certified Yoga Instructor.

Chair Yoga [Lewiston]
2026-05-14 11:00 - 11:45 | Dempsey Center – Lewiston (12 High Street), 12 High Street, Lewiston, ME, 04240, United States
No class July 2.

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, sleep, and posture.
Led by Tish Caldwell, Dempsey Center’s Movement + Fitness Manager, Certified Oncology Yoga Instructor.
Open to Dempsey Center clients in active treatment or post-treatment and their primary care partner.

This class will take place at 12 High St. (YMCA)

Advanced Cancer Support Group - Morning [Dempsey Connects]
2026-05-14 10:00 - 11:30 | 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 Support Group Facilitator.

Open to adult Dempsey Center clients living with advanced cancer.

Participants must be residents of Maine, New Hampshire, or Massachusetts.

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.

Virtual Cancer Support Group Series [Dempsey Connects]
2026-05-14 10:00 - 11:30 | Dempsey Connects
No group July 2.

Meet virtually with others impacted by a cancer diagnosis in this weekly 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 Paige Moore, LCSW, CAGC, OSW-C.

Open to adult Dempsey Center clients with a cancer diagnosis at any stage.

Participants must be residents of Maine.

Gathering Our Stories: Legacy, Meaning + Connection [Rock Row]
2026-05-14 10:00 - 11:30 | Dempsey Center – Rock Row, 11 Rock Row, Westbrook, ME, 04092, United States
No group July 2.

Join us for a 10-week expressive arts-based reflective group centered around exploring what we value most, how we want our stories told, and the legacy we leave behind. Participants will have the opportunity to work on a legacy project of their choosing – basic arts/journaling materials will be provided. No artistic or writing experience required.

Led by Erin King, LCSW, OSW-C, CGP and Allison Burt, LCSW, OSW-C.

Open to adult clients who are living with cancer.

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.

Tai Chi + Qigong for Energy + Health [Rock Row]
2026-05-14 10:00 - 11:00 | Dempsey Center – Rock Row, 11 Rock Row, Westbrook, ME, 04092, United States
No class June 11.

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 anxiety.

Led by Cal Clark, LMT, Polarity Therapist, Certified Qi Gong Instructor.

Open to Dempsey Center clients in active treatment or post-treatment and their primary care partner.

Fitness for Life [Lewiston]
2026-05-14 10:00 - 10:45 | Dempsey Center – Lewiston (12 High Street), 12 High Street, Lewiston, ME, 04240, United States
No class July 2.

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 with a warm-up, aerobic activity, core and strength training exercises, and finishing with a cooldown/stretch.
Please wear comfortable clothes and supportive shoes or sneakers and have a sturdy chair available on a non-skid surface and small handheld weights.

Led by Tish Caldwell, Dempsey Center’s Movement + Fitness Manager, Certified Oncology Yoga Instructor, and Livestrong Cancer Exercise Trainer.

Open to Dempsey Center clients in active treatment or post-treatment and their primary care partner.

This class will take place at 12 High St. (YMCA)

Morning Guided Meditation [Dempsey Connects]
2026-05-14 09:00 - 10:00 | 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.

Dempsey Dog Meet + Greet: Rudy [Rock Row]
2026-05-13 14:00 - 16:00 | Dempsey Center – Rock Row, 11 Rock Row, Westbrook, ME, 04092, 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!

Women's Cancer Support Group Series [Dempsey Connects]
2026-05-13 13:00 - 14:30 | Dempsey Connects
No group May 13 or July 1.

Women facing cancer…you are not alone. This support group offers a compassionate space to share your thoughts, feelings, and worries with other women during any part of your cancer journey.
Led by Paige Moore, LCSW, CAGC, OSW-C.
Open to adult female Dempsey Center clients with a cancer diagnosis, at any point in cancer journey.
Participants must be residents of Maine.

Advanced Cancer Support Group [Dempsey Connects]
2026-05-13 10:30 - 12:00 | Dempsey Connects
No group July 1 and November 11.

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, FAOSW.

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.

Dempsey Dog Meet + Greet: Louise Cheese [Rock Row]
2026-05-13 09:00 - 10:00 | Dempsey Center – Rock Row, 11 Rock Row, Westbrook, ME, 04092, 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 into our Rock Row center 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.

Advanced Cancer Support Group - Afternoon [Dempsey Connects]
2026-05-12 15:00 - 16:30 | Dempsey Connects
No group June 30.

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.

Open to adult Dempsey Center clients living with advanced cancer.

Participants must be residents of Maine, New Hampshire, or Massachusetts.

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.

Writing from the Heart II [Dempsey Connects]
2026-05-12 15:00 - 16:00 | Dempsey Connects
Research has shown that expressive writing can help improve quality of life for people living with cancer, and doing so in a supportive community with others further enhances coping and resilience. Using therapeutic writing prompts we will explore journaling with the opportunity to share your writing with others through reading a selected piece. No writing experience is required to join this 8-week series.

Writing from the Heart II is appropriate both for those who have previously participated in “Writing from the Heart” and those who have not. The content and prompts are new and distinct from those offered in “Writing from the Heart I.

Led by Kerry Irish, LCSW, OSW-C, FAOSW.

Open to adult Dempsey Center clients with a cancer diagnosis at any stage.

Guided Meditation + Massage [Rock Row]
2026-05-12 14:00 - 15:15 | Dempsey Center – Rock Row, 11 Rock Row, Westbrook, ME, 04092, United States
Experience a serene session of guided meditation and restorative massage. Allow yourself to be guided through tranquil meditation while our massage therapists offer soothing hand, foot, back, and neck massage. This distinctive blend provides an opportunity for deep relaxation, comfort, and rejuvenation.
Led by Dempsey Center staff
Open to adult Dempsey Center clients.

Tai Chi + Qigong for Energy + Health [Dempsey Connects]
2026-05-12 14:00 - 14:45 | Dempsey Connects
No class June 30.

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 anxiety.

Led by Jason Ames, founder and owner of Maine Center for Taijiquan & Qigong.

Open to all adult Dempsey Center clients.

Living Well Beyond Cancer: Cancer-Related Fatigue [Dempsey Connects]
2026-05-12 13:00 - 14:00 | Dempsey Connects
Cancer-Related Fatigue (CRF) is common among individuals currently undergoing treatment or living with a history of cancer. In this session will discuss strategieACs to proactively manage and overcome the challenges of CRF and live well beyond cancer.
Join ReVital Cancer Rehab to explore the impacts of (CRF) and varying ways cancer rehabilitation therapy can help.
In this session, we will:

Define CRF and how it differs from normal fatigue
Explain when and how it develops and how to identify it
Discuss why cancer rehabilitation therapy is important and how it can help to manage CRF
Provide examples of patients who have successfully managed CRF through rehabilitation therapy.

Led by ReVital Cancer Rehab.

Open to all Dempsey Center clients.livin

Advanced Cancer Support Group [Dempsey Connects]
2026-05-12 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.
