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Week of Events
Sunday, April 5, 2026
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Monday, April 6, 2026
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April 6, 2026 -Fitness for Life [Dempsey Connects]
Fitness for Life [Dempsey Connects]
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 … Continued
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
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April 7, 2026 -Morning Guided Meditation [Dempsey Connects]
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April 7, 2026 -Tai Chi + Qigong for Energy + Health [Dempsey Connects]
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April 7, 2026 -Writing from the Heart II [Dempsey Connects]
Morning Guided Meditation [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
Tai Chi + Qigong for Energy + Health [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
Writing from the Heart II [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 … Continued
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
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April 8, 2026 -Chair Yoga [Dempsey Connects]
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April 8, 2026 -Living Beyond Breast Cancer: Stay Alert [Dempsey Connects]
Chair Yoga [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
Living Beyond Breast Cancer: Stay Alert [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 … Continued
Thursday, April 9, 2026
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April 9, 2026 -Virtual Cancer Support Group [Dempsey Connects]
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April 9, 2026 -Understanding Lymphedema [Dempsey Connects]
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April 9, 2026 -Yoga for Cancer Care – Evening [Dempsey Connects]
Virtual Cancer Support Group [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 … Continued
Understanding Lymphedema [Dempsey Connects]
Lymphedema is a common side effect of many cancers and their treatments, causing swelling and subsequent pain and discomfort for many patients. Fortunately, with support and self-care tools, lymphedema can be managed and, in some cases, treated. Join us to discuss the basics of lymphedema: signs and symptoms, prevention, compression, exercise, and self-care strategies. Led … Continued
Yoga for Cancer Care – Evening [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 … Continued
Friday, April 10, 2026
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April 10, 2026 -Honoring Choice: About Palliative Care [Dempsey Connects]
Honoring Choice: About Palliative Care [Dempsey Connects]
Some patients moving through a cancer diagnosis may learn about Palliative Care but what this service can provide may vary. Appropriate for patients of any age and at any stage in a serious illness, Palliative Care can coincide with curative treatment. This kind of care is based on the needs of the person, not the … Continued
Saturday, April 11, 2026
No events on this day.
