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Events
7 events found.
Week of Events
Sunday, September 7, 2025
No events on this day.
Monday, September 8, 2025
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September 8, 2025 -Yoga for Cancer Care [Dempsey Connects]
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September 8, 2025 -Knitting Group [Lewiston]
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September 8, 2025 -Advanced Cancer Care Partner Support Group – Evening [Dempsey Connects]
Yoga for Cancer Care [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 … Continued
Knitting Group [Lewiston]
Join our group of survivor and care partner volunteers who gather to replenish our knitted and crocheted comfort item inventory, including such items as afghans (blankets), 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 … Continued
Advanced Cancer Care Partner Support Group – Evening [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 … Continued
Tuesday, September 9, 2025
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September 9, 2025 -Heal: Yoga + Cancer [Rock Row]
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September 9, 2025 -Advanced Cancer Support Group [Dempsey Connects]
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September 9, 2025 -Yoga for Cancer Care [Lewiston]
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September 9, 2025 -Guided Meditation + Massage [Rock Row]
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September 9, 2025 -TaiChi + Qigong for Energy + Health [Dempsey Connects]
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September 9, 2025 -Advanced Cancer Support Group – Afternoon [Dempsey Connects]
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September 9, 2025 -Nutrition + Exercise for Bone Health [Lewiston]
Heal: Yoga + Cancer [Rock Row]
This 10-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
Advanced Cancer Support Group [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 … Continued
Yoga for Cancer Care [Lewiston]
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 … Continued
Guided Meditation + Massage [Rock Row]
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 Center staff Open to adult Dempsey Center clients.
TaiChi + 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
Advanced Cancer Support Group – Afternoon [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 … Continued
Nutrition + Exercise for Bone Health [Lewiston]
Loss of bone density is common as people age and can be a result of nutrition deficiency, physical inactivity, or genetic factors. Certain types of cancer and their treatments may … Continued
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
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September 10, 2025 -Dempsey Dog Meet + Greet: Louise Cheese [Rock Row]
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September 10, 2025 -Chair Yoga [Rock Row]
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September 10, 2025 -Chair Yoga [Dempsey Connects]
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September 10, 2025 -Advanced Cancer Support Group [Dempsey Connects]
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September 10, 2025 -Yoga for Cancer Care [Rock Row]
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September 10, 2025 -Advanced Cancer Care Partner Support Group [Dempsey Connects]
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September 10, 2025 -Celebrate the Harvest [Rock Row]
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September 10, 2025 -Dempsey Dog Meet + Greet: Rudy [Rock Row]
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September 10, 2025 -Advanced Cancer Care Partner Support Group – Afternoon [Dempsey Connects]
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September 10, 2025 -Meditation + Support Group
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September 10, 2025 -Cooking for Health + Healing [Rock Row]
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September 10, 2025 -Dempsey Doga for Youth + Families with Wayne and Rudy [Rock Row]
Dempsey Dog Meet + Greet: Louise Cheese [Rock Row]
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]
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 … Continued
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 … Continued
Advanced Cancer Support Group [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 … Continued
Yoga for Cancer Care [Rock Row]
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 … Continued
Advanced Cancer Care Partner Support Group [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 … Continued
Celebrate the Harvest [Rock Row]
Want to spruce up your vegetable repertoire this summer? Our Dempsey Garden Volunteers harvest fresh produce for the Center each week from mid-July until the last of the squash ripens in September. If you are looking for new recipes or want to sample a vegetable you haven’t had before, drop in to Celebrate the Harvest! … Continued
Dempsey Dog Meet + Greet: Rudy [Rock Row]
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, … Continued
Advanced Cancer Care Partner Support Group – Afternoon [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 … Continued
Meditation + Support Group
Find comfort and calm with guided meditation and then connect with others in a support group setting during this eight week series. Here, we will offer a compassionate space to … Continued
Cooking for Health + Healing [Rock Row]
Improve your skills in the kitchen and discover the role of food as it relates to overall health during and after cancer treatment. In this 4-week series, you will learn … Continued
Dempsey Doga for Youth + Families with Wayne and Rudy [Rock Row]
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 … Continued
Thursday, September 11, 2025
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September 11, 2025 -Advanced Cancer Support Group – Morning [Dempsey Connects]
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September 11, 2025 -Fitness For Life [Lewiston]
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September 11, 2025 -Fitness for Life [Dempsey Connects]
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September 11, 2025 -Chair Yoga [Lewiston]
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September 11, 2025 -Guided Meditation + Massage [Lewiston]
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September 11, 2025 -Young Adult Cancer Support Group [Dempsey Connects]
Advanced Cancer Support Group – Morning [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 … Continued
Fitness For Life [Lewiston]
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. … Continued
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
Chair Yoga [Lewiston]
A gentle, accessible form of yoga, 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. Open to all experience and fitness … Continued
Guided Meditation + Massage [Lewiston]
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 Center massage therapists Liz Como and Bambi Brosseau. Open to … Continued
Young Adult Cancer Support Group [Dempsey Connects]
Work, relationships, sexuality, intimacy, finances, family, parenting, college...adulting is just different with a cancer diagnosis. This group is a place for young adults at any point in their cancer journey … Continued
Friday, September 12, 2025
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September 12, 2025 -Dempsey Center Group Orientation
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September 12, 2025 -Honoring Choice: 5 Wishes Advanced Care Planning [Dempsey Connects]
Dempsey Center Group Orientation
Visit our Rock Row space, located at 11 Rock Row, Westbrook, Maine to receive a tour and connect with others impacted by cancer while learning more about all the services … Continued
Honoring Choice: 5 Wishes Advanced Care Planning [Dempsey Connects]
Advanced care planning conversations are important though often difficult and confusing. By taking the time to make your decisions known, your directives can help alleviate fear and worry for you and your loved ones. Five Wishes is the most popular advanced directive in the United States, meeting the legal requirements in several states, including Maine. … Continued
Saturday, September 13, 2025
No events on this day.
