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Connect + Experience: Navigating Peer to Peer Mentorship [Lewiston]
Facing cancer can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. This program will empower you to learn how to find a trained peer mentor match with someone … Continued
Connect + Experience: Acupressure for Everyday [Rock Row]
Discover how the gentle art of acupressure can support your health and well-being in daily life. In this interactive class, you’ll learn simple techniques to relieve stress, ease common discomforts, … Continued
Cancer Related Grief: Myths + Misconceptions [Dempsey Connects]
Navigating a cancer diagnosis involves dealing with grief, in one form or another. Whether it be anticipatory, grief related to changes in executive or cognitive functioning, or the death of … Continued
Connect + Experience: Junk Journaling [Rock Row]
Enjoy a cup of tea or coffee, connect with others impacted by cancer, and learn about how journaling can reduce stress levels. Everyone that attends will be gifted a Junk Journal! … Continued
Connect + Experience: Doodling for Calm [Lewiston]
Enjoy a cup of tea or coffee, connect with others impacted by cancer, and learn about how doodling can reduce stress levels while encouraging calm, relaxation, and positivity…and it’s fun! … 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 … Continued
Honoring Choice: Being Mortal Viewing + Discussion [Dempsey Connects]
Conversations surrounding death and dying can be difficult. Medical providers often struggle with these conversations, as well. Dr. Atul Gawande shares his own path, as a physician, in this 60-minute … Continued
Cancer-Related Grief: Myths + Misconceptions [Dempsey Connects]
Navigating a cancer diagnosis involves dealing with grief, in one form or another. Whether it be anticipatory, grief related to changes in executive or cognitive functioning, or the death of … Continued
Honoring Choice: Maine’s Death with Dignity Act [Dempsey Connects]
The Maine Death with Dignity Act allows qualified individuals to request and receive life-ending medication from their attending physician under specific circumstances. This informational workshop will provide fact-based information regarding … Continued
Connect + Experience: Watercolor Mandalas [Rock Row]
Have you been looking for a chance to connect with fellow individuals impacted by cancer and share your journey? Let’s gather with a cup of coffee or tea, take a … Continued
Managing Cancer Treatment Side Effects with Cannabis/CBD [Dempsey Connects]
From treating pain and nausea to helping to ease the symptoms of neuropathy, more and more studies demonstrate positive benefits from the safe use of cannabis including CBD and other … Continued
Understanding Neuropathy [Dempsey Connects]
Come learn about Chemo-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy, a common side effect of cancer treatment. In this educational workshop, we will share strategies for managing the hallmarks of neuropathy—tingling, numbness, and burning—and … Continued
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 … Continued
Connect + Experience: Get to Know Rock Row [Rock Row]
Have you been looking for a chance to connect with fellow individuals impacted by cancer and share your journey? You can do just that while taking a tour of our … Continued
Mediterranean Diet [Lewiston]
The Mediterranean Diet is an evidence-based style of eating associated with reduced risk for heart disease. Join us for this educational cooking session featuring tasty, heart-healthy recipes to help you … 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 … Continued
