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SUMMARY:Fitness for Life [Dempsey Connects]
DESCRIPTION: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.\nPlease wear comfortable clothes and supportive shoes or sneakers and have a sturdy chair available on a non-skid surface and small handheld weights.\n\nLed by Tish Caldwell\, Dempsey Center’s Movement + Fitness Manager\, Certified Oncology Yoga Instructor\, and Livestrong Cancer Exercise Trainer.\n\nOpen to all Dempsey Center clients.\n\nThis series will have both an in-person and virtual audience. You are signing up to attend virtually
URL:https://www.dempseycenter.org/event/fitness-for-life-dempsey-connects-3/2026-02-16/
LOCATION:Dempsey Connects
CATEGORIES:Movement + Fitness
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SUMMARY:Mediterranean Diet for Heart Health [Lewiston]
DESCRIPTION:The Mediterranean Diet is an evidence-based style of eating associated with reduced risk for heart disease. Join us for this educational session and learn how to modify your diet without sacrificing flavor!\n\nLed by Judy Donnelly\, RDN\, CSO\, LD\, Nutrition Program Manager.\n\nOpen to adult Dempsey Center clients. \n \nThis program will take place at 17 High St.
URL:https://www.dempseycenter.org/event/mediterranean-diet-for-heart-health-lewiston/
LOCATION:Dempsey Center – Lewiston (17 High Street)\, 17 High Street\, Lewiston\, ME\, 04240\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nutrition
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T123000
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SUMMARY:Stretch + Strengthen [Dempsey Connects]
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a progressive series that combines Pilates and Yoga principles to enhance core strength and stability to promote better balance. We will also focus on improving flexibility\, muscular strength\, endurance\, posture\, and alignment.\nNo experience required.\n\nLed by Tish Caldwell\, Dempsey Center’s Movement + Fitness Manager\, Certified Oncology Yoga Instructor and Certified Pilates Instructor.\n\nOpen to all adult Dempsey Center clients.\nPlease note that participants must be able to lay on their backs and transition from floor to standing.\n \nThis class has a virtual and in person at Rock Row option. You are signing up to attend virtually. 
URL:https://www.dempseycenter.org/event/stretch-strengthen-dempsey-connects-2/2026-02-18/
LOCATION:Dempsey Connects
CATEGORIES:Movement + Fitness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T123000
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SUMMARY:Stretch + Strengthen [Rock Row]
DESCRIPTION:Join us in-person for a progressive series that combines Pilates and Yoga principles to enhance core strength and stability to promote better balance. We will also focus on improving flexibility\, muscular strength\, endurance\, posture\, and alignment.\nNo experience required. \n\nLed by Tish Caldwell\, Dempsey Center’s Movement + Fitness Manager\, Certified Oncology Yoga Instructor and Certified Pilates Instructor.\n\nOpen to Dempsey Center clients in active treatment or post-treatment and their primary care partner.\nPlease note that participants must be able to lay on their backs and transition from floor to standing.\n\nThis class is offered in person at Rock Row and virtually. You are signing up to attend in Rock Row.
URL:https://www.dempseycenter.org/event/stretch-strengthen-rock-row-2/2026-02-18/
LOCATION:Dempsey Center – Rock Row\, 11 Rock Row\, Westbrook\, ME\, 04092\, United States
CATEGORIES:Movement + Fitness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T150000
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SUMMARY:Sojourn: A Spiritual Care Series [Dempsey Connects]
DESCRIPTION:Cancer can be a powerful force in our exploration and living into the deep questions of what it means to be human and mortal. For those looking to deepen this understanding in relationship\, we invite you to join us for Sojourn\, a new 8-week spiritual care series. The word Sojourn means a temporary stay. In this context\, Sojourn offers a pause for rest and renewal within the cancer experience —a reflective space that aims to create and provide space to question\, wonder\, identify\, and express through peer support\, expressive arts activities\, and meaningful discussion.\n\n“You will be graced with the necessary catastrophes. They will take away your hiding places and reveal unbelievable beauty.” — Andrew Harvey.\n\nLed by Kerry Irish\, LCSW\, OSW-C\, FAOSW and Rev. Abby Pettee\n \nOpen to adult Dempsey Center clients.\nParticipants must be a Maine state resident. 
URL:https://www.dempseycenter.org/event/sojourn-a-spiritual-care-series-dempsey-connects/2026-02-18/
LOCATION:Dempsey Connects
CATEGORIES:Expressive Arts,Counseling,Support Groups,Connect + Experience
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SUMMARY:Connect + Experience: Mocktails for Hydration
DESCRIPTION:Explore refreshing\, beverages designed for those experiencing taste changes during or after treatment – or simply to add some zip to your hydration routine. Let’s get a little creative and learn practical strategies to make drinking fluids more enjoyable while supporting comfort and connection…and do some taste-testing along the way!\n\nOpen to the public/ Public sign up at https://www.dempseycenter.org/services/classes-workshops/public/ .\n\nLed by Michelle Small & Judy Donnelly.
URL:https://www.dempseycenter.org/event/connect-experience-mocktails-for-hydration/
LOCATION:Dempsey Center – Rock Row\, 11 Rock Row\, Westbrook\, ME\, 04092\, United States
CATEGORIES:Comfort + Wellbeing,Nutrition
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SUMMARY:Yoga for Cancer Care - Evening [Dempsey Connects]
DESCRIPTION: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.\nLed by Heather Edgerly Certified Oncology Yoga Instructor. \nOpen to all adult Dempsey Center clients.\nPlease note that participants must be able to transition from floor to standing.
URL:https://www.dempseycenter.org/event/yoga-for-cancer-care-evening-dempsey-connects-3/2026-02-19/
LOCATION:Dempsey Connects
CATEGORIES:Movement + Fitness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T090000
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SUMMARY:Winter Wellness Retreat: Wintering - Slowing Down for Rest & Renewal [Rock Row]
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for an opportunity to lean into the stillness of the season. We invite you to prioritize rest and open yourself to renewal through body-based guided imagery with some time for reflection and discussion. Please dress comfortably and bring a blanket with you. You are also invited to bring your own journal if you have one. Journals will be provided to anyone in need. During guided imagery\, participants may choose between an anti-gravity chair\, standard chair\, or yoga mat and we invite you to bring any other support items you find helpful (bolsters\, meditation cushions\, etc.). Light refreshments will be provided.\n \nOpen to adult Dempsey Center clients.\n \nLed by Dempsey Center staff.
URL:https://www.dempseycenter.org/event/winter-wellness-retreat-wintering-slowing-down-for-rest-renewal-rock-row/
LOCATION:Dempsey Center – Rock Row\, 11 Rock Row\, Westbrook\, ME\, 04092\, United States
CATEGORIES:Complementary Therapies,Education,Expressive Arts
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