Dempsey Center – Rock Row

Join the guys from Man Up to Cancer's Maine Chapter for a free afternoon of friendship, brotherhood, card games, food and drink. Open to male identifying persons with cancer at any stage and care partners. Led by Trevor Maxwell + Dempsey Center Staff. 1-5 p.m. Saturday, June 6 Dempsey Center, 11 Rock Row, Suite 410. … Continued

Caring for someone with cancer often means two truths live side-by-side: you can feel grateful and sad, hopeful and scared, joyful and angry—sometimes in the very same moment. In this 10-week peer support group for adult care partners, we’ll make room for the full emotional range of caregiving without judgment. Each 75-minute session will focus … Continued

Our Spring Retreat offering will feature both self-compassion and walking meditation as we prioritize kindness toward the self – through both an internal and external focus. First, we’ll welcome guest speaker, Heather Shaughnessy-Cato, who will bring her knowledge and expertise to a discussion on self-compassion - the practice of responding to yourself with understanding and … Continued

Discover the joy of rhythm and connection at our Rock Row drum circle—where beats unite hearts and spirits. Experience the healing power of rhythm in a safe, supportive space. Our drumming circle offers percussion expression, shared energy, and emotional release—no musical experience needed. Join us to connect, uplift, and restore through the beat of community. … 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.

No group July 2. Join us for a 10-week expressive arts-based reflective group centered around exploring what we value most, how we want our stories told, and the legacy we leave behind. Participants will have the opportunity to work on a legacy project of their choosing – basic arts/journaling materials will be provided. No artistic … Continued

No class June 11.   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 … 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!

Join 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. No experience required.  Led by Tish Caldwell, Dempsey Center's Movement + Fitness Manager, Certified Oncology Yoga Instructor and Certified … Continued

Spring showers bring May flowers and June greens. Think “outside of the salad box” and join us for the month of June as our guest chefs and oncology dietitian team up to mix it up. Each week, we’ll demonstrate a salad recipe, enjoy a tasting opportunity, and chat about the wide variety of salad ingredients … Continued

Spring showers bring May flowers and June greens. Think “outside of the salad box” and join us for the month of June as our guest chefs and oncology dietitian team up to mix it up. Each week, we’ll demonstrate a salad recipe, enjoy a tasting opportunity, and chat about the wide variety of salad ingredients … 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! Benny is expected must Wednesdays, 11:00AM … Continued