Dempsey Center

Understanding Radiation Fibrosis + Cording [Rock Row]
2026-04-17 10:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Dempsey Center – Rock Row, 11 Rock Row, Westbrook, ME, 04092, United States
Presented by Seacoast Hand Therapy, this workshop explores the potential long-term soft tissue aftereffects of cancer treatment, with a focus on Radiation Fibrosis Syndrome and Axillary Web Syndrome (aka cording). Participants will learn about risk reduction strategies, explore options for short-term relief, identify changes they may already be noticing, and gain tools for lifelong management.

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

Led by June Leary, PT DPT, Certified Lymphedema Therapist

This program will have an in-person and virtual audience. You are enrolling for in-person at Rock Row.

Understanding Radiation Fibrosis + Cording [Dempsey Connects]
2026-04-17 10:00 - 11:30 | Dempsey Connects
Presented by Seacoast Hand Therapy, this workshop explores the potential long-term soft tissue aftereffects of cancer treatment, with a focus on Radiation Fibrosis Syndrome and Axillary Web Syndrome (aka cording). Participants will learn about risk reduction strategies, explore options for short-term relief, identify changes they may already be noticing, and gain tools for lifelong management.

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

Led by June Leary, PT DPT, Certified Lymphedema Therapist

This program will have an in-person and virtual audience. You are enrolling for the virtual session.

Qigong for Wellness [Rock Row]
2026-04-17 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

Yoga for Better Sleep [Rock Row]
2026-04-16 17:30 - 18:30 | Dempsey Center – Rock Row, 11 Rock Row, Westbrook, ME, 04092, United States
Discover the healing power of restful sleep with yoga! In this special one-hour session, experience gentle movements suitable for both chair and yoga mat practice followed by a guided meditation designed to deeply relax your body and shift your nervous system from “fight or flight” to “relax and rest”. Ease tension and prepare yourself for a night of restful sleep.
No yoga experience required.

Led by Doris Hall, Certified Yoga Instructor + Reiki practitioner.

Open to all adult Dempsey Center clients.

Rejuvenate: Yoga + Massage [Lewiston]
2026-04-16 16:00 - 17:30 | Dempsey Center – Lewiston (12 High Street), 12 High Street, Lewiston, ME, 04240, United States
Experience the harmonious fusion of restorative yoga, reiki, and massage. You will be guided into a variety of supported yoga postures, and while you relax into the poses enjoy a short, guided meditation 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 prior experience with yoga or massage is necessary.
Modifications can be made for clients who find it challenging to transition from floor to standing.

Led by Liz Como.

Open to all Dempsey Center adult clients.

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

Making the Move to a Plant Based Diet [Rock Row]
2026-04-16 15:00 - 16:30 | Dempsey Center – Rock Row, 11 Rock Row, Westbrook, ME, 04092, United States
Are you considering a move to a plant-based diet? Moving away from animal-based foods can result in nutrient deficiencies and discovering new sources of protein and other micronutrients is important. This two-part workshop will look at different types of vegetarian diets and the benefits they offer to those with a cancer diagnosis or those looking to improve their health. Follow along as we demonstrate the preparation of plant-based items to get you started!
Led by Judy Donnelly, RDN, LD.
Open to adult Dempsey Center clients.plant

Reflections in a Cup: An Exploration of Life [Rock Row]
2026-04-16 12:00 - 13:00 | Dempsey Center – Rock Row, 11 Rock Row, Westbrook, ME, 04092, United States
Join us for a transformative series that invites you to explore life through the imagery of your favorite tea or coffee cup. Bring your cup, settle in, and enjoy a soothing beverage as we embark on a journey of reflection and connection.
In a safe and welcoming environment, you will listen deeply—to the world around you, your inner self, and the stories of others. Together, we will rediscover our narratives, particularly in the context of those who have faced cancer, and seek spiritual insights through shared experiences. This workshop is an opportunity to connect with your spirit, reflect on your journey, and gain new perspectives amidst life’s challenges.

Open to adult Dempsey Center clients.

Led by Judy Braun.

Stretch, Balance, + Rest [Rock Row]
2026-04-16 12:00 - 13:00 | Dempsey Center – Rock Row, 11 Rock Row, Westbrook, ME, 04092, 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 relaxation, leaving you feeling relaxed, grounded, and refreshed.

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

Presented by Kelli Dubose, Certified Yoga Instructor.

Chair Yoga [Lewiston]
2026-04-16 11:00 - 11:45 | Dempsey Center – Lewiston (12 High Street), 12 High Street, Lewiston, ME, 04240, United States
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.

Virtual Cancer Support Group [Dempsey Connects]
2026-04-16 10:00 - 11:30 | Dempsey Connects
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 Dempsey Center clients with a cancer diagnosis at any stage.
Participants must be Maine residents.

Advanced Cancer Support Group - Morning [Dempsey Connects]
2026-04-16 10:00 - 11:30 | 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 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 Massachuesetts.

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]
2026-04-16 10:00 - 11:00 | Dempsey Center – Rock Row, 11 Rock Row, Westbrook, ME, 04092, United States
No class February 26 or March 5.

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]
2026-04-16 10:00 - 10:45 | Dempsey Center – Lewiston (12 High Street), 12 High Street, Lewiston, ME, 04240, United States
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.

Morning Guided Meditation [Dempsey Connects]
2026-04-16 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.

Living Beyond Breast Cancer: Let's Talk About Sex [Dempsey Connects]
2026-04-15 17:30 - 19:00 | Dempsey Connects
The Living Beyond Breast Cancer Survivorship series provides tips and tools to help you cope with your diagnosis and common side effects, build confidence, and empower you to take charge of your health.
This series provides tools to navigate the long-term effects of treatment and addresses the unique survivorship issues for young women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer under age 45.
Let’s Talk about Sex and Breast Cancer
Changes in your sex life are common after a breast cancer diagnosis and during treatment. In this session you’ll learn how to talk about these concerns with your healthcare provider and partner and get tips on how to improve your sexual health and satisfaction.

Led by Sonya Perkins with Northern Light Mercy Cancer Care.
Open to the public and targeted toward women with a breast cancer diagnosis. Public sign up at https://www.dempseycenter.org/services/classes-workshops/public/.

Connect + Experience: Meal Kit Demonstration [Rock Row]
2026-04-15 15:00 - 16:30 | Dempsey Center – Rock Row, 11 Rock Row, Westbrook, ME, 04092, United States
Looking for ways to stretch your food dollars? Experience a community meal and cooking event led by UNE Health Professions students and staff. Learn how to turn a Meals for Maine pantry kit into a nutritious, delicious, budget-friendly dish. Connect with others impacted by cancer and enjoy a late-afternoon tea together. Each participant will receive a meal kit to take home.

Led by Michelle Small, Trisha Mason – UNE Director of Service Learning, and UNE Graduate Students.

Open to the public. Public sign up at https://www.dempseycenter.org/scheduled-programming/public/.

Advanced Cancer Care Partner Support Group - Afternoon [Dempsey Connects]
2026-04-15 14:30 - 16:00 | Dempsey Connects
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 Michelle Hayes, LCSW, OSW-C and Jennifer Keefe, MSW Intern.

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

Dempsey Dog Meet + Greet: Rudy [Rock Row]
2026-04-15 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!

Knitting Group [Rock Row]
2026-04-15 13:00 - 15:00 | ME
3rd Wednesdays monthly

Join our group of survivor and care partner volunteers who gather to replenish our knitted and crocheted comfort item inventory, including such items as pocketed wraps, 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 at 207-376-9669 or email msmall@dempseycenter.org.

Advanced Cancer Care Partner Support Group [Dempsey Connects]
2026-04-15 11:30 - 13:00 | Dempsey Connects
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 Christine Brome, LCSW, OSW-C and Linda Coupe, LCPC.

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 [Rock Row]
2026-04-15 11:00 - 12:00 | Dempsey Center – Rock Row, 11 Rock Row, Westbrook, ME, 04092, United States
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 Dempsey Center clients in active treatment or post-treatment and their primary care partner.
Please note that participants must be able to transition from floor to standing.

DISCLAIMER: By registering for this class you agree to the following: You are participating solely at your own risk, and the Dempsey Center for Quality Cancer Care will not be responsible for any harm or injury you incur as a result of such use. Talk to your licensed medical provider before beginning this class. The information in the following class is not a substitute for, nor does it replace, professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Do not disregard, avoid or delay seeking medical advice for any reason. Treat yourself with kindness and listen to your body to avoid injury. Please enable your web browser cookies to ensure access to this class.

Advanced Cancer Support Group [Dempsey Connects]
2026-04-15 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.

Chair Yoga [Dempsey Connects]
2026-04-15 09:45 - 10:30 | Dempsey Connects
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 all Dempsey Center clients.

Survivor Strong: Living a Balanced Life [Rock Row]
2026-04-15 09:30 - 10:30 | Dempsey Center – Rock Row, 11 Rock Row, Westbrook, ME, 04092, United States
This four-week series focused on balance and the impact it can have on daily life. Throughout the series, we will outline the benefits of PT intervention for cancer survivors in various stages of survivorship, discuss how cancer-related conditions can impact balance, conduct a fall risk screening, and provide hands-on balance training for those who need it.

• Week 1: Educational Discussion – Discuss physical therapy intervention for balance impairments secondary to cancer and cancer-related conditions.
• Week 2: Fall Risk Screenings – (15 minute sessions) This screening is required to participate in Week 3-4. Screenings are meant to challenge your balance with your safety in mind through various physical tests. Please wear supportive shoes and comfortable clothing.
• Weeks 3 + 4: Balance Classes – Join us for hands-on, interactive balance training! Each participant will remain in appropriately distanced stations equipped with a chair for support if needed. Our balance classes are evidence-based and designed to target each of the major balance systems while maintaining safety at all times. You will be supervised by a physical therapist and leave with suggestions and tools to help improve and maintain your balance on your own.

Led by Cam Willette of Maine Strong Balance Center.

Open to adult Dempsey Center clients in active or post treatment as well as their primary care partner.

Dempsey Dog Meet + Greet: Louise Cheese [Rock Row]
2026-04-15 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.

Dempsey Doga for Youth + Families: Meadow [Lewiston]
2026-04-14 16:00 - 17:00 | Dempsey Center – Lewiston (12 High Street), 12 High Street, Lewiston, ME, 04240, United States
Join us for this kids’ yoga class featuring our Dempsey Dogs! Youth ages 5-12 are invited to join our Dempsey Dogs for a fun, active yoga experience – ’Doga’! Meet other youth impacted by cancer and learn fun dog-inspired yoga movements through beginner yoga practice while bonding with our therapy dogs. All materials are provided, and all youth participants will leave with a set of their very own Dempsey Doga cards.
Dempsey Dogs are trained and registered by Pet Partners. Therapy dogs can help to provide emotional support and alleviate stress, improve moods, and help kids to gain the strength and confidence to overcome challenges they might face. Add yoga to the mix with all its proven benefits and you have a ‘Doga’ class!

Led by Dempsey Dog Team Meadow + Renee and Tish Caldwell, Dempsey Center’s Movement + Fitness Manager, Certified Oncology Yoga Instructor.

Open to Dempsey Center clients ages 5-12 and their families.
If not participating in class a parent/guardian must remain in the building.

Online sign up is not available for this workshop. To sign up, please e-mail registration@dempseycenter.org or call 877-336-7287.

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

Advanced Cancer Support Group - Afternoon [Dempsey Connects]
2026-04-14 15:00 - 16:30 | 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 Michelle Hayes, LCSW, OSW-C and Jen Keefe, MSW Intern.

Open to 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]
2026-04-14 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]
2026-04-14 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 Staff.

Open to adult Dempsey Center clients.

Tai Chi + Qigong for Energy + Health [Dempsey Connects]
2026-04-14 14:00 - 14:45 | Dempsey Connects
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 Dempsey Center clients.
