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UID:10004728-1794222000-1794227400@www.dempseycenter.org
SUMMARY:Rock Row Cancer Support Group Series [Rock Row]
DESCRIPTION:No group October 12.\n \nMeet 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.\n\nLed by Kathie McCatherin\, LMSW.\n\nOpen to adult Dempsey Center clients with a cancer diagnosis at any stage.
URL:https://www.dempseycenter.org/event/rock-row-cancer-support-group-series-rock-row-3/2026-11-09/
LOCATION:Dempsey Center – Rock Row\, 11 Rock Row\, Westbrook\, ME\, 04092\, United States
CATEGORIES:Counseling,Support Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261110T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261110T120000
DTSTAMP:20260618T174321Z
CREATED:20260618T174321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T174321Z
UID:10004415-1794306600-1794312000@www.dempseycenter.org
SUMMARY:Advanced Cancer Support Group [Dempsey Connects]
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nLed by Kerry Irish\, LCSW\, OSW-C. \nOpen to adult Dempsey Center clients living with advanced cancer. Participants must be residents of Maine. \n\nOnline sign up is not available for this group. A telephone consult is required before attending. Please call us at (877)336-7287 or email registration@dempseycenter.org to request your consult.
URL:https://www.dempseycenter.org/event/advanced-cancer-support-group-dempsey-connects-3/2026-11-10/
LOCATION:Dempsey Center – Rock Row\, 11 Rock Row\, Westbrook\, ME\, 04092\, United States
CATEGORIES:Support Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261110T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261110T120000
DTSTAMP:20260902T200153Z
CREATED:20260902T200153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T200153Z
UID:10004783-1794306600-1794312000@www.dempseycenter.org
SUMMARY:Finding Your Way: Living with Cancer [Rock Row]
DESCRIPTION:This is an eight-week in-person support and learning series for adults with a diagnosis of cancer. Each session will combine education and practical tools with meaningful group conversation and peer support\, creating an opportunity to learn new ways of navigating the emotional and relational challenges you may be facing\, while connecting with others who have been impacted by cancer. \nTogether\, we’ll explore topics such as emotional adjustment\, living with uncertainty\, family and caregiving dynamics\, identity and life changes\, and the pressure to “stay positive.” Two sessions will be shaped by the interests and needs of the group. \nSession Themes:\nOctober 6 — Welcome & Building Our Group\nGet to know one another\, learn about the group\, and identify the questions and concerns participants most want to explore together. \nOctober 13 — Emotional Adjustment: Making Room for the Whole Range of Feelings\nTalk about the wide range of emotions that can accompany cancer\, ways of managing difficult feelings\, and the pressure to “stay positive.” \nOctober 20 — Living With Uncertainty\nLearn ways to navigate the uncertainty that can accompany diagnosis\, treatment\, test results\, and the future. \nOctober 27 — Cancer & Relationships: Family\, Partners & Caregiving\nConsider how cancer can affect communication\, roles\, independence\, intimacy\, and relationships. \nNovember 3 — Identity\, Loss & Finding Your Way Forward\nExplore changes in identity\, daily life\, and expectations\, and discuss what it means to move forward when cancer has shifted your sense of who you are or what the future may hold. \nNovember 10 — A Theme Chosen by the Group\nA session shaped by the interests\, questions\, and needs that emerge from this particular group. \nNovember 17 — A Theme Chosen by the Group\nAnother opportunity for participants to determine what feels most meaningful and useful to explore together. \nNovember 24 — Looking Back\, Looking Forward & Saying Goodbye\nReflect on what participants have learned and taken away from the group\, what they want to carry forward\, and the experience of sharing this eight-week journey together. \nLed by Dempsey Center volunteer Emily Porensky\, PhD – Clinical Psychology.
URL:https://www.dempseycenter.org/event/finding-your-way-living-with-cancer-rock-row/2026-11-10/
LOCATION:Dempsey Center – Rock Row\, 11 Rock Row\, Westbrook\, ME\, 04092\, United States
CATEGORIES:Counseling,Support Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T110000
DTSTAMP:20260820T190302Z
CREATED:20260820T190302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T190302Z
UID:10004665-1794477600-1794481200@www.dempseycenter.org
SUMMARY:Tai Chi + Qigong for Energy + Health [Rock Row]
DESCRIPTION:No class November 26.\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-6/2026-11-12/
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:20261112T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T120000
DTSTAMP:20260603T200452Z
CREATED:20260416T191246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T200452Z
UID:10004111-1794479400-1794484800@www.dempseycenter.org
SUMMARY:Dempsey Dog Meet + Greet: Forest [Rock Row]
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.dempseycenter.org/event/dempsey-dog-meet-greet-forest-rock-row-2/2026-11-12/
LOCATION:Dempsey Center – Rock Row\, 11 Rock Row\, Westbrook\, ME\, 04092\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dempsey Dogs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T130000
DTSTAMP:20260826T153522Z
CREATED:20260826T153522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T153522Z
UID:10004741-1794484800-1794488400@www.dempseycenter.org
SUMMARY:Stretch\, Balance\, + Rest [Rock Row]
DESCRIPTION: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.\n \nPlease note that participants must be able to lay on their backs and transition from floor to standing.\n \nOpen to Dempsey Center clients with a cancer diagnosis at any stage and their primary care partner. \n\nLed by Kelli Dubose\, Certified Yoga Instructor.
URL:https://www.dempseycenter.org/event/stretch-balance-rest-rock-row-3/2026-11-12/
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:20261113T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261113T110000
DTSTAMP:20260826T131532Z
CREATED:20260826T131532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T131532Z
UID:10004716-1794564000-1794567600@www.dempseycenter.org
SUMMARY:Qigong for Wellness [Rock Row]
DESCRIPTION:No class October 30. \nQigong 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-3/2026-11-13/
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:20261116T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261116T101500
DTSTAMP:20260731T134901Z
CREATED:20260731T134901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T134901Z
UID:10004536-1794821400-1794824100@www.dempseycenter.org
SUMMARY:Fitness for Life [Rock Row]
DESCRIPTION:No class September 21 and October 12.\n \nExercise 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.
URL:https://www.dempseycenter.org/event/fitness-for-life-rock-row-3/2026-11-16/
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:20261116T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261116T123000
DTSTAMP:20260826T152843Z
CREATED:20260826T152843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T152843Z
UID:10004729-1794826800-1794832200@www.dempseycenter.org
SUMMARY:Rock Row Cancer Support Group Series [Rock Row]
DESCRIPTION:No group October 12.\n \nMeet 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.\n\nLed by Kathie McCatherin\, LMSW.\n\nOpen to adult Dempsey Center clients with a cancer diagnosis at any stage.
URL:https://www.dempseycenter.org/event/rock-row-cancer-support-group-series-rock-row-3/2026-11-16/
LOCATION:Dempsey Center – Rock Row\, 11 Rock Row\, Westbrook\, ME\, 04092\, United States
CATEGORIES:Counseling,Support Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T120000
DTSTAMP:20260618T174321Z
CREATED:20260618T174321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T174321Z
UID:10004416-1794911400-1794916800@www.dempseycenter.org
SUMMARY:Advanced Cancer Support Group [Dempsey Connects]
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nLed by Kerry Irish\, LCSW\, OSW-C. \nOpen to adult Dempsey Center clients living with advanced cancer. Participants must be residents of Maine. \n\nOnline sign up is not available for this group. A telephone consult is required before attending. Please call us at (877)336-7287 or email registration@dempseycenter.org to request your consult.
URL:https://www.dempseycenter.org/event/advanced-cancer-support-group-dempsey-connects-3/2026-11-17/
LOCATION:Dempsey Center – Rock Row\, 11 Rock Row\, Westbrook\, ME\, 04092\, United States
CATEGORIES:Support Groups
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T120000
DTSTAMP:20260902T200153Z
CREATED:20260902T200153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T200153Z
UID:10004784-1794911400-1794916800@www.dempseycenter.org
SUMMARY:Finding Your Way: Living with Cancer [Rock Row]
DESCRIPTION:This is an eight-week in-person support and learning series for adults with a diagnosis of cancer. Each session will combine education and practical tools with meaningful group conversation and peer support\, creating an opportunity to learn new ways of navigating the emotional and relational challenges you may be facing\, while connecting with others who have been impacted by cancer. \nTogether\, we’ll explore topics such as emotional adjustment\, living with uncertainty\, family and caregiving dynamics\, identity and life changes\, and the pressure to “stay positive.” Two sessions will be shaped by the interests and needs of the group. \nSession Themes:\nOctober 6 — Welcome & Building Our Group\nGet to know one another\, learn about the group\, and identify the questions and concerns participants most want to explore together. \nOctober 13 — Emotional Adjustment: Making Room for the Whole Range of Feelings\nTalk about the wide range of emotions that can accompany cancer\, ways of managing difficult feelings\, and the pressure to “stay positive.” \nOctober 20 — Living With Uncertainty\nLearn ways to navigate the uncertainty that can accompany diagnosis\, treatment\, test results\, and the future. \nOctober 27 — Cancer & Relationships: Family\, Partners & Caregiving\nConsider how cancer can affect communication\, roles\, independence\, intimacy\, and relationships. \nNovember 3 — Identity\, Loss & Finding Your Way Forward\nExplore changes in identity\, daily life\, and expectations\, and discuss what it means to move forward when cancer has shifted your sense of who you are or what the future may hold. \nNovember 10 — A Theme Chosen by the Group\nA session shaped by the interests\, questions\, and needs that emerge from this particular group. \nNovember 17 — A Theme Chosen by the Group\nAnother opportunity for participants to determine what feels most meaningful and useful to explore together. \nNovember 24 — Looking Back\, Looking Forward & Saying Goodbye\nReflect on what participants have learned and taken away from the group\, what they want to carry forward\, and the experience of sharing this eight-week journey together. \nLed by Dempsey Center volunteer Emily Porensky\, PhD – Clinical Psychology.
URL:https://www.dempseycenter.org/event/finding-your-way-living-with-cancer-rock-row/2026-11-17/
LOCATION:Dempsey Center – Rock Row\, 11 Rock Row\, Westbrook\, ME\, 04092\, United States
CATEGORIES:Counseling,Support Groups
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261118T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261118T103000
DTSTAMP:20260608T134805Z
CREATED:20260417T144501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T134805Z
UID:10004146-1794992400-1794997800@www.dempseycenter.org
SUMMARY:Dempsey Dog Meet + Greet: Louise Cheese [Rock Row]
DESCRIPTION: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.\nDrop into our Rock Row center and say “hi” to our Dempsey Dog Teams. No sign up needed!\nLouise Cheese is expected most Wednesdays\, 9:00-10:30AM
URL:https://www.dempseycenter.org/event/dempsey-dog-meet-greet-louise-cheese-rock-row-3/2026-11-18/
LOCATION:Dempsey Center – Rock Row\, 11 Rock Row\, Westbrook\, ME\, 04092\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dempsey Dogs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261118T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261118T120000
DTSTAMP:20260723T181839Z
CREATED:20260723T181839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T181839Z
UID:10004524-1794999600-1795003200@www.dempseycenter.org
SUMMARY:Yoga for Cancer Care [Rock Row]
DESCRIPTION:No class November 11 or 25.\n \nReduce 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.
URL:https://www.dempseycenter.org/event/yoga-for-cancer-care-rock-row-5/2026-11-18/
LOCATION:Dempsey Center – Rock Row\, 11 Rock Row\, Westbrook\, ME\, 04092\, United States
CATEGORIES:Movement + Fitness
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261118T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261118T123000
DTSTAMP:20260508T145606Z
CREATED:20260508T145125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T145606Z
UID:10004253-1794999600-1795005000@www.dempseycenter.org
SUMMARY:Dempsey Dog Meet + Greet: Benny [Rock Row]
DESCRIPTION: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.\nDrop in and say “hi” to our Dempsey Dog Teams. No sign-up needed! \nBenny is expected must Wednesdays\, 11:00AM -12:30PM. \nInterested in spending some time with one of our Dempsey Dogs teams individually? Call 877-336-7287 to schedule your private Paws Together appointment with one of our therapy dog teams.
URL:https://www.dempseycenter.org/event/dempsey-dog-meet-greet-benny-rock-row-2/2026-11-18/
LOCATION:Dempsey Center – Rock Row\, 11 Rock Row\, Westbrook\, ME\, 04092\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dempsey Dogs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261118T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261118T133000
DTSTAMP:20260813T165054Z
CREATED:20260813T165054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T165054Z
UID:10004640-1795005000-1795008600@www.dempseycenter.org
SUMMARY:Stretch + Strengthen [Rock Row]
DESCRIPTION:No class November 11.\n \nJoin us in-person for a progressive series that combines Pilates and Yoga principles to enhance core strength and stability to promote better balance. We will also focus on improving flexibility\, muscular strength\, endurance\, posture\, and alignment.\nNo experience required. \n\nLed by Tish Caldwell\, Dempsey Center’s Movement + Fitness Manager\, Certified Oncology Yoga Instructor and Certified Pilates Instructor.\n\nOpen to Dempsey Center clients in active treatment or post-treatment and their primary care partner.\n \nPlease note that participants must be able to lay on their backs and transition from floor to standing.
URL:https://www.dempseycenter.org/event/stretch-strengthen-rock-row-4/2026-11-18/
LOCATION:Dempsey Center – Rock Row\, 11 Rock Row\, Westbrook\, ME\, 04092\, United States
CATEGORIES:Movement + Fitness
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261118T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261118T160000
DTSTAMP:20260420T175658Z
CREATED:20260420T175658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T175658Z
UID:10004192-1795010400-1795017600@www.dempseycenter.org
SUMMARY:Dempsey Dog Meet + Greet: Rudy [Rock Row]
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nDrop in and say “hi” to our Dempsey Dog Teams. No sign up needed!\n \nRudy is expected most Wednesdays\, 2:00-4:00PM.
URL:https://www.dempseycenter.org/event/dempsey-dog-meet-greet-rudy-rock-row-2/2026-11-18/
LOCATION:Dempsey Center – Rock Row\, 11 Rock Row\, Westbrook\, ME\, 04092\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dempsey Dogs
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261119T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261119T110000
DTSTAMP:20260820T190302Z
CREATED:20260820T190302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T190302Z
UID:10004666-1795082400-1795086000@www.dempseycenter.org
SUMMARY:Tai Chi + Qigong for Energy + Health [Rock Row]
DESCRIPTION:No class November 26.\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-6/2026-11-19/
LOCATION:Dempsey Center – Rock Row\, 11 Rock Row\, Westbrook\, ME\, 04092\, United States
CATEGORIES:Movement + Fitness
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261119T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261119T120000
DTSTAMP:20260603T200452Z
CREATED:20260416T191246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T200452Z
UID:10004112-1795084200-1795089600@www.dempseycenter.org
SUMMARY:Dempsey Dog Meet + Greet: Forest [Rock Row]
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.dempseycenter.org/event/dempsey-dog-meet-greet-forest-rock-row-2/2026-11-19/
LOCATION:Dempsey Center – Rock Row\, 11 Rock Row\, Westbrook\, ME\, 04092\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dempsey Dogs
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261119T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261119T130000
DTSTAMP:20260826T153522Z
CREATED:20260826T153522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T153522Z
UID:10004742-1795089600-1795093200@www.dempseycenter.org
SUMMARY:Stretch\, Balance\, + Rest [Rock Row]
DESCRIPTION: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.\n \nPlease note that participants must be able to lay on their backs and transition from floor to standing.\n \nOpen to Dempsey Center clients with a cancer diagnosis at any stage and their primary care partner. \n\nLed by Kelli Dubose\, Certified Yoga Instructor.
URL:https://www.dempseycenter.org/event/stretch-balance-rest-rock-row-3/2026-11-19/
LOCATION:Dempsey Center – Rock Row\, 11 Rock Row\, Westbrook\, ME\, 04092\, United States
CATEGORIES:Movement + Fitness
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261120T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261120T110000
DTSTAMP:20260826T131532Z
CREATED:20260826T131532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T131532Z
UID:10004717-1795168800-1795172400@www.dempseycenter.org
SUMMARY:Qigong for Wellness [Rock Row]
DESCRIPTION:No class October 30. \nQigong 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-3/2026-11-20/
LOCATION:Dempsey Center – Rock Row\, 11 Rock Row\, Westbrook\, ME\, 04092\, United States
CATEGORIES:Movement + Fitness
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261123T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261123T101500
DTSTAMP:20260731T134901Z
CREATED:20260731T134901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T134901Z
UID:10004537-1795426200-1795428900@www.dempseycenter.org
SUMMARY:Fitness for Life [Rock Row]
DESCRIPTION:No class September 21 and October 12.\n \nExercise 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.
URL:https://www.dempseycenter.org/event/fitness-for-life-rock-row-3/2026-11-23/
LOCATION:Dempsey Center – Rock Row\, 11 Rock Row\, Westbrook\, ME\, 04092\, United States
CATEGORIES:Movement + Fitness
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261123T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261123T123000
DTSTAMP:20260826T152843Z
CREATED:20260826T152843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T152843Z
UID:10004730-1795431600-1795437000@www.dempseycenter.org
SUMMARY:Rock Row Cancer Support Group Series [Rock Row]
DESCRIPTION:No group October 12.\n \nMeet 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.\n\nLed by Kathie McCatherin\, LMSW.\n\nOpen to adult Dempsey Center clients with a cancer diagnosis at any stage.
URL:https://www.dempseycenter.org/event/rock-row-cancer-support-group-series-rock-row-3/2026-11-23/
LOCATION:Dempsey Center – Rock Row\, 11 Rock Row\, Westbrook\, ME\, 04092\, United States
CATEGORIES:Counseling,Support Groups
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261124T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261124T120000
DTSTAMP:20260618T174321Z
CREATED:20260618T174321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T174321Z
UID:10004417-1795516200-1795521600@www.dempseycenter.org
SUMMARY:Advanced Cancer Support Group [Dempsey Connects]
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nLed by Kerry Irish\, LCSW\, OSW-C. \nOpen to adult Dempsey Center clients living with advanced cancer. Participants must be residents of Maine. \n\nOnline sign up is not available for this group. A telephone consult is required before attending. Please call us at (877)336-7287 or email registration@dempseycenter.org to request your consult.
URL:https://www.dempseycenter.org/event/advanced-cancer-support-group-dempsey-connects-3/2026-11-24/
LOCATION:Dempsey Center – Rock Row\, 11 Rock Row\, Westbrook\, ME\, 04092\, United States
CATEGORIES:Support Groups
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261124T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261124T120000
DTSTAMP:20260902T200153Z
CREATED:20260902T200153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T200153Z
UID:10004785-1795516200-1795521600@www.dempseycenter.org
SUMMARY:Finding Your Way: Living with Cancer [Rock Row]
DESCRIPTION:This is an eight-week in-person support and learning series for adults with a diagnosis of cancer. Each session will combine education and practical tools with meaningful group conversation and peer support\, creating an opportunity to learn new ways of navigating the emotional and relational challenges you may be facing\, while connecting with others who have been impacted by cancer. \nTogether\, we’ll explore topics such as emotional adjustment\, living with uncertainty\, family and caregiving dynamics\, identity and life changes\, and the pressure to “stay positive.” Two sessions will be shaped by the interests and needs of the group. \nSession Themes:\nOctober 6 — Welcome & Building Our Group\nGet to know one another\, learn about the group\, and identify the questions and concerns participants most want to explore together. \nOctober 13 — Emotional Adjustment: Making Room for the Whole Range of Feelings\nTalk about the wide range of emotions that can accompany cancer\, ways of managing difficult feelings\, and the pressure to “stay positive.” \nOctober 20 — Living With Uncertainty\nLearn ways to navigate the uncertainty that can accompany diagnosis\, treatment\, test results\, and the future. \nOctober 27 — Cancer & Relationships: Family\, Partners & Caregiving\nConsider how cancer can affect communication\, roles\, independence\, intimacy\, and relationships. \nNovember 3 — Identity\, Loss & Finding Your Way Forward\nExplore changes in identity\, daily life\, and expectations\, and discuss what it means to move forward when cancer has shifted your sense of who you are or what the future may hold. \nNovember 10 — A Theme Chosen by the Group\nA session shaped by the interests\, questions\, and needs that emerge from this particular group. \nNovember 17 — A Theme Chosen by the Group\nAnother opportunity for participants to determine what feels most meaningful and useful to explore together. \nNovember 24 — Looking Back\, Looking Forward & Saying Goodbye\nReflect on what participants have learned and taken away from the group\, what they want to carry forward\, and the experience of sharing this eight-week journey together. \nLed by Dempsey Center volunteer Emily Porensky\, PhD – Clinical Psychology.
URL:https://www.dempseycenter.org/event/finding-your-way-living-with-cancer-rock-row/2026-11-24/
LOCATION:Dempsey Center – Rock Row\, 11 Rock Row\, Westbrook\, ME\, 04092\, United States
CATEGORIES:Counseling,Support Groups
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261127T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261127T110000
DTSTAMP:20260826T131532Z
CREATED:20260826T131532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T131532Z
UID:10004718-1795773600-1795777200@www.dempseycenter.org
SUMMARY:Qigong for Wellness [Rock Row]
DESCRIPTION:No class October 30. \nQigong 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-3/2026-11-27/
LOCATION:Dempsey Center – Rock Row\, 11 Rock Row\, Westbrook\, ME\, 04092\, United States
CATEGORIES:Movement + Fitness
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261130T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261130T101500
DTSTAMP:20260731T134901Z
CREATED:20260731T134901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T134901Z
UID:10004538-1796031000-1796033700@www.dempseycenter.org
SUMMARY:Fitness for Life [Rock Row]
DESCRIPTION:No class September 21 and October 12.\n \nExercise 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.
URL:https://www.dempseycenter.org/event/fitness-for-life-rock-row-3/2026-11-30/
LOCATION:Dempsey Center – Rock Row\, 11 Rock Row\, Westbrook\, ME\, 04092\, United States
CATEGORIES:Movement + Fitness
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261130T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261130T123000
DTSTAMP:20260826T152843Z
CREATED:20260826T152843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T152843Z
UID:10004731-1796036400-1796041800@www.dempseycenter.org
SUMMARY:Rock Row Cancer Support Group Series [Rock Row]
DESCRIPTION:No group October 12.\n \nMeet 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.\n\nLed by Kathie McCatherin\, LMSW.\n\nOpen to adult Dempsey Center clients with a cancer diagnosis at any stage.
URL:https://www.dempseycenter.org/event/rock-row-cancer-support-group-series-rock-row-3/2026-11-30/
LOCATION:Dempsey Center – Rock Row\, 11 Rock Row\, Westbrook\, ME\, 04092\, United States
CATEGORIES:Counseling,Support Groups
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261201T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261201T120000
DTSTAMP:20260618T174321Z
CREATED:20260618T174321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T174321Z
UID:10004418-1796121000-1796126400@www.dempseycenter.org
SUMMARY:Advanced Cancer Support Group [Dempsey Connects]
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nLed by Kerry Irish\, LCSW\, OSW-C. \nOpen to adult Dempsey Center clients living with advanced cancer. Participants must be residents of Maine. \n\nOnline sign up is not available for this group. A telephone consult is required before attending. Please call us at (877)336-7287 or email registration@dempseycenter.org to request your consult.
URL:https://www.dempseycenter.org/event/advanced-cancer-support-group-dempsey-connects-3/2026-12-01/
LOCATION:Dempsey Center – Rock Row\, 11 Rock Row\, Westbrook\, ME\, 04092\, United States
CATEGORIES:Support Groups
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261202T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261202T103000
DTSTAMP:20260608T134805Z
CREATED:20260417T144501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T134805Z
UID:10004147-1796202000-1796207400@www.dempseycenter.org
SUMMARY:Dempsey Dog Meet + Greet: Louise Cheese [Rock Row]
DESCRIPTION: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.\nDrop into our Rock Row center and say “hi” to our Dempsey Dog Teams. No sign up needed!\nLouise Cheese is expected most Wednesdays\, 9:00-10:30AM
URL:https://www.dempseycenter.org/event/dempsey-dog-meet-greet-louise-cheese-rock-row-3/2026-12-02/
LOCATION:Dempsey Center – Rock Row\, 11 Rock Row\, Westbrook\, ME\, 04092\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dempsey Dogs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261202T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261202T120000
DTSTAMP:20260723T181839Z
CREATED:20260723T181839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T181839Z
UID:10004525-1796209200-1796212800@www.dempseycenter.org
SUMMARY:Yoga for Cancer Care [Rock Row]
DESCRIPTION:No class November 11 or 25.\n \nReduce 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.
URL:https://www.dempseycenter.org/event/yoga-for-cancer-care-rock-row-5/2026-12-02/
LOCATION:Dempsey Center – Rock Row\, 11 Rock Row\, Westbrook\, ME\, 04092\, United States
CATEGORIES:Movement + Fitness
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