Events

Morning Guided Meditation [Dempsey Connects]

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 … Continued

Heal: Yoga + Cancer [Rock Row]

Event Series Heal: Yoga + Cancer
Dempsey Center - Rock Row 11 Rock Row, Westbrook, ME, United States

This 8-week 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 … Continued

Tai Chi + Qigong for Energy + Health [Dempsey Connects]

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 … Continued

Advanced Cancer Support Group – Afternoon [Dempsey Connects]

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 … Continued

Dempsey Dog Meet + Greet: Meadow [Lewiston]

Dempsey Center - Lewiston 29 Lowell Street, Lewiston, 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, 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 … Continued

Transitioning into Survivorship [Dempsey Connects]

Dempsey Connects

Physical, emotional, and financial difficulties can often continue on after cancer treatment has ended. And for some, those difficulties can be lifelong challenges. Join others who are navigating life post-cancer treatment for this 6-week series to discuss strategies for managing anxiety and planning for life after cancer. Led by Michelle S. Hayes, LCSW, OSW-C. Open … Continued

Dempsey Dog Meet + Greet: Louise Cheese [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, 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 … Continued

Chair Yoga [Rock Row]

Event Series Chair Yoga [Rock Row]
Dempsey Center - Rock Row 11 Rock Row, Westbrook, ME, 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, … Continued

Chair Yoga [Dempsey Connects]

Event Series Chair Yoga [Rock Row]
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, … Continued

In-Person Cancer Support Group Series [Rock Row]

Dempsey Center - Rock Row 11 Rock Row, Westbrook, ME, United States

Meet in person at our Rock Row location with others impacted by cancer in this 12-week support group. Whether you were recently diagnosed, in the midst of treatment, or are now with no evidence of disease, this group is a place to discuss your diagnosis and its lingering impact with those who truly understand. Led … Continued

Advanced Cancer Support Group [Dempsey Connects]

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 … Continued

Yoga for Cancer Care [Rock Row]

Event Series Yoga for Cancer Care [Rock Row]
Dempsey Center - Rock Row 11 Rock Row, Westbrook, ME, 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 … Continued