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SUMMARY:Yoga for Cancer Care [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 Tish Caldwell\, Dempsey Center’s Movement + Fitness Manager\, Certified Oncology Yoga Instructor.\nOpen to all Dempsey Center clients.\n\nPlease note that participants must be able to transition from floor to standing.
URL:https://www.dempseycenter.org/event/yoga-for-cancer-care-dempsey-connects-2-2/2026-04-20/
LOCATION:Dempsey Connects
CATEGORIES:Movement + Fitness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164834
CREATED:20260312T162811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T163520Z
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SUMMARY:Nutrition + Exercise for Bone Health [Dempsey Connects]
DESCRIPTION: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 also contribute to weakened bones\, also known as osteoporosis.\nThis workshop will review diet and exercise guidelines to support your musculoskeletal system as you go thorough treatment and beyond.\nLed by Judy Donnelly\, RDN\, CSO\, LD and Tish Caldwell\, Movement & Fitness manager.\nOpen to adult Dempsey Center clients.\n \nThis workshop will have both an in-person and virtual audience. You are signing up to attend virtually.
URL:https://www.dempseycenter.org/event/nutrition-exercise-for-bone-health-dempsey-connects/
LOCATION:Dempsey Connects
CATEGORIES:Movement + Fitness,Nutrition
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164834
CREATED:20260312T163347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T163347Z
UID:10003445-1776693600-1776702600@www.dempseycenter.org
SUMMARY:Nutrition + Exercise for Bone Health [Rock Row]
DESCRIPTION: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 also contribute to weakened bones\, also known as osteoporosis.\nThis workshop will review diet and exercise guidelines to support your musculoskeletal system as you go thorough treatment and beyond.\n\nLed by Judy Donnelly\, RDN\, CSO\, LD and Tish Caldwell\, Movement & Fitness manager.\n\nOpen to adult Dempsey Center clients.\n \n\nThis workshop will have both an in-person and virtual audience. You are signing up to attend in-person at Rock Row.
URL:https://www.dempseycenter.org/event/nutrition-exercise-for-bone-health-rock-row/
LOCATION:Dempsey Center – Rock Row\, 11 Rock Row\, Westbrook\, ME\, 04092\, United States
CATEGORIES:Movement + Fitness,Nutrition
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164834
CREATED:20251106T222014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T222224Z
UID:10002884-1776767400-1776771000@www.dempseycenter.org
SUMMARY:Yoga for Cancer Care [Lewiston]
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 Tish Caldwell\, Dempsey Center’s Movement + Fitness Manager\, Certified Oncology Yoga Instructor.\nOpen to Dempsey Center clients in active treatment or post-treatment and their primary care partner.\nPlease note that participants must be able to transition from floor to standing.\n \nThis series will be taking place at the YMCA located at 12 High Street (CMMC) in Lewiston.
URL:https://www.dempseycenter.org/event/yoga-for-cancer-care-lewiston-4/2026-04-21/
LOCATION:Dempsey Center – Lewiston (12 High Street)\, 12 High Street\, Lewiston\, ME\, 04240\, United States
CATEGORIES:Movement + Fitness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164834
CREATED:20260305T154113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T154113Z
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SUMMARY:Heal: Yoga + Cancer [Rock Row]
DESCRIPTION:No class April 28.\n \nThis 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.\n\nLed by Jamie Navarro\, Yoga in Action Certified Yoga Instructor.\n\nOpen to Dempsey Center clients in active treatment and their primary care partner.\nPlease note that participants must be able to transition from floor to standing.
URL:https://www.dempseycenter.org/event/heal-yoga-cancer-rock-row-4/2026-04-21/
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:20260421T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T144500
DTSTAMP:20260403T164834
CREATED:20251126T175707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T175750Z
UID:10002995-1776780000-1776782700@www.dempseycenter.org
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-2/2026-04-21/
LOCATION:Dempsey Connects
CATEGORIES:Movement + Fitness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164834
CREATED:20260305T185000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T185509Z
UID:10003364-1776850200-1776853800@www.dempseycenter.org
SUMMARY:Survivor Strong: Living a Balanced Life [Rock Row]
DESCRIPTION:This four-week series focused on balance and the impact it can have on daily life. Throughout the series\, we will outline the benefits of PT intervention for cancer survivors in various stages of survivorship\, discuss how cancer-related conditions can impact balance\, conduct a fall risk screening\, and provide hands-on balance training for those who need it.\n\n• Week 1: Educational Discussion – Discuss physical therapy intervention for balance impairments secondary to cancer and cancer-related conditions.\n• Week 2: Fall Risk Screenings – (15 minute sessions) This screening is required to participate in Week 3-4.  Screenings are meant to challenge your balance with your safety in mind through various physical tests. Please wear supportive shoes and comfortable clothing.\n• Weeks 3 + 4: Balance Classes – Join us for hands-on\, interactive balance training! Each participant will remain in appropriately distanced stations equipped with a chair for support if needed. Our balance classes are evidence-based and designed to target each of the major balance systems while maintaining safety at all times. You will be supervised by a physical therapist and leave with suggestions and tools to help improve and maintain your balance on your own.\n \nLed by Cam Willette of Maine Strong Balance Center.\n \nOpen to adult Dempsey Center clients in active or post treatment as well as their primary care partner. 
URL:https://www.dempseycenter.org/event/survivor-strong-living-a-balanced-life-rock-row/2026-04-22/
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:20260422T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164834
CREATED:20260216T201025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T201025Z
UID:10003327-1776851100-1776853800@www.dempseycenter.org
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-3/2026-04-22/
LOCATION:Dempsey Connects
CATEGORIES:Movement + Fitness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164834
CREATED:20260318T175405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T175405Z
UID:10003573-1776855600-1776859200@www.dempseycenter.org
SUMMARY:Yoga for Cancer Care [Rock Row]
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.\n\nLed by Tish Caldwell\, Dempsey Center’s Movement + Fitness Manager\, Certified Oncology Yoga 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 transition from floor to standing.\n\n\n\n\nDISCLAIMER: By registering for this class you agree to the following: You are participating solely at your own risk\, and the Dempsey Center for Quality Cancer Care will not be responsible for any harm or injury you incur as a result of such use. Talk to your licensed medical provider before beginning this class. The information in the following class is not a substitute for\, nor does it replace\, professional medical advice\, diagnosis\, or treatment. Do not disregard\, avoid or delay seeking medical advice for any reason. Treat yourself with kindness and listen to your body to avoid injury. Please enable your web browser cookies to ensure access to this class.
URL:https://www.dempseycenter.org/event/yoga-for-cancer-care-rock-row-3/2026-04-22/
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:20260423T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T104500
DTSTAMP:20260403T164834
CREATED:20260216T193832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T193832Z
UID:10003280-1776938400-1776941100@www.dempseycenter.org
SUMMARY:Fitness for Life [Lewiston]
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. Please 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 Dempsey Center clients in active treatment or post-treatment and their primary care partner.
URL:https://www.dempseycenter.org/event/fitness-for-life-lewiston-5/2026-04-23/
LOCATION:Dempsey Center – Lewiston (12 High Street)\, 12 High Street\, Lewiston\, ME\, 04240\, United States
CATEGORIES:Movement + Fitness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164834
CREATED:20251218T170326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T170326Z
UID:10003146-1776938400-1776942000@www.dempseycenter.org
SUMMARY:Tai Chi + Qigong for Energy + Health [Rock Row]
DESCRIPTION:No class February 26 or March 5.\n \nTai 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.\n\nLed by Cal Clark\, LMT\, Polarity Therapist\, Certified Qi Gong Instructor.\n\nOpen to Dempsey Center clients in active treatment or post-treatment and their primary care partner.
URL:https://www.dempseycenter.org/event/tai-chi-qigong-for-energy-health-rock-row-3/2026-04-23/
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:20260423T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T114500
DTSTAMP:20260403T164834
CREATED:20260216T194130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T145024Z
UID:10003515-1776942000-1776944700@www.dempseycenter.org
SUMMARY:Chair Yoga [Lewiston]
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.\nLed by Tish Caldwell\, Dempsey Center’s Movement + Fitness Manager\, Certified Oncology Yoga Instructor.\nOpen to Dempsey Center clients in active treatment or post-treatment and their primary care partner.
URL:https://www.dempseycenter.org/event/chair-yoga-lewiston-5/2026-04-23/
LOCATION:Dempsey Center – Lewiston (12 High Street)\, 12 High Street\, Lewiston\, ME\, 04240\, United States
CATEGORIES:Movement + Fitness
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164834
CREATED:20260309T194355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T194355Z
UID:10003429-1777024800-1777028400@www.dempseycenter.org
SUMMARY:Qigong for Wellness [Rock Row]
DESCRIPTION:Qigong 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. \nOpen to Dempsey Center clients with a cancer diagnosis at any stage and their primary care partner. \nLed by Ronnie Wilson RN/NP Certified Tai Chi + Qigong instructor
URL:https://www.dempseycenter.org/event/qigong-for-wellness-rock-row-2/2026-04-24/
LOCATION:Dempsey Center – Rock Row\, 11 Rock Row\, Westbrook\, ME\, 04092\, United States
CATEGORIES:Movement + Fitness
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