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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.\nLed by Tish Caldwell\, Dempsey Center’s Movement + Fitness Manager\, Certified Oncology Yoga Instructor\, and Livestrong Cancer Exercise Trainer.\nOpen to all Dempsey Center clients.\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-3-2/2026-04-06/
LOCATION:Dempsey Connects
CATEGORIES:Movement + Fitness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T080000
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SUMMARY:Morning Guided Meditation [Dempsey Connects]
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nLed by Kerry Irish\, LCSW\, OSW-C\, FAOSW.\n\nOpen to all Dempsey Center clients.
URL:https://www.dempseycenter.org/event/morning-guided-meditation-dempsey-connects-3/2026-04-07/
LOCATION:Dempsey Connects
CATEGORIES:Complementary Therapies,Mindfulness + Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T144500
DTSTAMP:20260502T032332
CREATED:20251126T175707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T175750Z
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SUMMARY:Tai Chi + Qigong for Energy + Health [Dempsey Connects]
DESCRIPTION: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.\nLed by Jason Ames\, founder and owner of Maine Center for Taijiquan & Qigong.\nOpen to all Dempsey Center clients.
URL:https://www.dempseycenter.org/event/tai-chi-qigong-for-energy-health-dempsey-connects-2/2026-04-07/
LOCATION:Dempsey Connects
CATEGORIES:Movement + Fitness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T160000
DTSTAMP:20260502T032332
CREATED:20260226T165454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T165454Z
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SUMMARY:Writing from the Heart II [Dempsey Connects]
DESCRIPTION: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.\n \nWriting 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.\n \nLed by Kerry Irish\, LCSW\,  OSW-C\, FAOSW.\n\nOpen to adult Dempsey Center clients with a cancer diagnosis at any stage.
URL:https://www.dempseycenter.org/event/writing-from-the-heart-ii-dempsey-connects/2026-04-07/
LOCATION:Dempsey Connects
CATEGORIES:Expressive Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T103000
DTSTAMP:20260502T032332
CREATED:20260216T201025Z
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SUMMARY:Chair Yoga [Dempsey Connects]
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nLed by Tish Caldwell\, Dempsey Center’s Movement + Fitness Manager\, Certified Oncology Yoga Instructor.\n\nOpen to all Dempsey Center clients.
URL:https://www.dempseycenter.org/event/chair-yoga-dempsey-connects-3/2026-04-08/
LOCATION:Dempsey Connects
CATEGORIES:Movement + Fitness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T190000
DTSTAMP:20260502T032332
CREATED:20260226T214038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T215029Z
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SUMMARY:Living Beyond Breast Cancer: Stay Alert [Dempsey Connects]
DESCRIPTION: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.\nThis 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.\nStay Alert: Managing the Long-Term Side Effects of Breast Cancer Treatment\nThe side effects of breast cancer treatment may last many years after your treatment is over. Some common concerns include heart problems\, pain\, fatigue\, numbness and weight gain. During this session you will learn what to watch for\, what to report to your provider and when to call them.\nLed by Sonya Perkins of Northern Light Mercy Cancer Care. \nOpen to the public and targeted toward women with a breast cancer diagnosis. Public sign up at https://www.dempseycenter.org/services/classes-workshops/public/.
URL:https://www.dempseycenter.org/event/living-beyond-breast-cancer-stay-alert-dempsey-connects/
LOCATION:Dempsey Connects
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T090000
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CREATED:20260318T174827Z
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SUMMARY:Morning Guided Meditation [Dempsey Connects]
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nLed by Karen Hayden.\n\nOpen to all Dempsey Center clients.
URL:https://www.dempseycenter.org/event/morning-guided-meditation-dempsey-connects-2/2026-04-09/
LOCATION:Dempsey Connects
CATEGORIES:Complementary Therapies,Mindfulness + Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T110000
DTSTAMP:20260502T032332
CREATED:20260305T211215Z
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UID:10003368-1775728800-1775732400@www.dempseycenter.org
SUMMARY:Understanding Lymphedema [Dempsey Connects]
DESCRIPTION: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.\nLed by ReVital Cancer Rehabilitation.\nOpen to the public.\nPublic sign up at https://www.dempseycenter.org/services/classes-workshops/public/.
URL:https://www.dempseycenter.org/event/understanding-lymphedema-dempsey-connects/
LOCATION:Dempsey Connects
CATEGORIES:Complementary Therapies,Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T113000
DTSTAMP:20260502T032332
CREATED:20251218T160646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T160646Z
UID:10003132-1775728800-1775734200@www.dempseycenter.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Cancer Support Group [Dempsey Connects]
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nLed by Paige Moore\, LCSW\, CAGC\, OSW-C.\n\nOpen to Dempsey Center clients with a cancer diagnosis at any stage.\nParticipants must be Maine residents.
URL:https://www.dempseycenter.org/event/virtual-cancer-support-group-dempsey-connects-2/2026-04-09/
LOCATION:Dempsey Connects
CATEGORIES:Support Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T183000
DTSTAMP:20260502T032332
CREATED:20251211T155307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T155307Z
UID:10003079-1775755800-1775759400@www.dempseycenter.org
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-3/2026-04-09/
LOCATION:Dempsey Connects
CATEGORIES:Movement + Fitness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T120000
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CREATED:20260309T193915Z
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UID:10003426-1775818800-1775822400@www.dempseycenter.org
SUMMARY:Honoring Choice: About Palliative Care [Dempsey Connects]
DESCRIPTION: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 prognosis\, and is provided by a specially-trained team of doctors\, nurses\, social workers\, and other specialists to offer an extra layer of support.\nIn this workshop we will discuss what Palliative Care is\, how it differs from hospice care\, and what you can expect at a visit.\n\nLed by Julie West\, AGP CNP\, Mercy Hospital Palliative Nurse Practitioner.\n\nOpen to the public. Public sign up at https://www.dempseycenter.org/services/classes-workshops/public/.
URL:https://www.dempseycenter.org/event/honoring-choice-about-palliative-care-dempsey-connects-5/
LOCATION:Dempsey Connects
CATEGORIES:Education
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