Come and explore the ancient art of creating a Zen sand table - a miniature landscape designed to promote relaxation, focus, and mindfulness. Zen sand tables, inspired by traditional Japanese Zen gardens, use sand, stones, and small rakes to create serene scenes that encourage contemplation and calm. Participants will be guided through the process of … Continued

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

Meet in person at our Rock Row location with others impacted by cancer in this 12-week support group. Whether you were recently diagnosed, in the midst of treatment, or are now with no evidence of disease, this group is a place to discuss your diagnosis and its lingering impact with those who truly understand. Led … Continued

Strength After Breast Cancer (SABC) is an 8-week exercise program open to clients with any cancer diagnosis in active or post-treatment. Presented by Seacoast Hand Therapy, this series is designed to teach individuals about the benefits of slow, progressive exercise and how it can reduce the onset and/or severity of lymphedema. SABC is also designed … Continued

No class April 28.   This 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 … Continued

Learn simple mindfulness skills in this four-week series that, with regular practice, have been scientifically proven to enhance health and well-being. Each week we will explore the basic foundations of building a mindfulness practice through formal and informal meditation, the body-mind connection, and the role of stress when coping with life events and pain. Whether … Continued

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

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 … Continued

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 Tish Caldwell, Dempsey Center's Movement + Fitness Manager, Certified … Continued

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 in and say “hi” to our Dempsey Dog Teams. No sign up needed!

Are you considering a move to a plant-based diet? Moving away from animal-based foods can result in nutrient deficiencies and discovering new sources of protein and other micronutrients is important. This two-part workshop will look at different types of vegetarian diets and the benefits they offer to those with a cancer diagnosis or those looking … Continued

No class February 26 or March 5.   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 … Continued

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 in and say “hi” to our Dempsey Dog Teams. No sign up needed!

This gentle yoga class offers stretches that target the shoulders and hips and standing poses that build balance and stability. Class concludes with an extended guided mediation providing deep, restorative relaxation, leaving you feeling relaxed, grounded, and refreshed. Open to Dempsey Center clients with a cancer diagnosis at any stage and their primary care partner. … Continued

Join us for a transformative series that invites you to explore life through the imagery of your favorite tea or coffee cup. Bring your cup, settle in, and enjoy a soothing beverage as we embark on a journey of reflection and connection. In a safe and welcoming environment, you will listen deeply—to the world around … Continued

Experience the harmonious fusion of restorative yoga and massage. You will be guided into a variety of supported yoga postures, and while you relax into the poses and receive gentle hand, foot, back and neck massage from a member of our massage team. This unique combination offers a chance for profound relaxation, comfort, and rejuvenation. … Continued