Morning Guided Meditation [Dempsey Connects]
2026-06-23 08:00 - 08:30 (America/New_York) | Dempsey Connects
Start your day with presence of mind and improved focus through a guided meditation session. These ongoing series will help you incorporate meditation as part of your daily routine and is designed for both beginners and those looking to establish a more consistent practice.

Led by Kerry Irish, LCSW, OSW-C, FAOSW.
Open to all Dempsey Center clients.

Yoga for Cancer Care [Lewiston]
2026-06-23 10:30 - 11:30 | Dempsey Center – Lewiston (12 High Street), 12 High Street, Lewiston, ME, 04240, United States
No class June 30 or July 28.

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 Oncology Yoga Instructor.

Open to Dempsey Center clients in active treatment or post-treatment and their primary care partner.

Please note that participants must be able to transition from floor to standing.

Advanced Cancer Support Group [Dempsey Connects]
2026-06-23 10:30 - 12:00 | Dempsey Connects
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.
Led by Kerry Irish, LCSW, OSW-C.
Open to adult Dempsey Center clients living with advanced cancer.
Participants must be residents of Maine.

Online 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.

Tai Chi + Qigong for Energy + Health [Dempsey Connects]
2026-06-23 14:00 - 14:45 | Dempsey Connects
No class June 30.

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.

Led by Jason Ames, founder and owner of Maine Center for Taijiquan & Qigong.

Open to all adult Dempsey Center clients.

Guided Meditation + Massage For First-Time Participants [Rock Row]
2026-06-23 14:00 - 15:15 | Dempsey Center – Rock Row, 11 Rock Row, Westbrook, ME, 04092, United States
This class is open exclusively to clients attending Guided Meditation & Massage for the first time.
Have you ever wondered what a Guided Meditation and Massage class is like? This special session is thoughtfully designed for those experiencing it for the very first time.
Experience a serene session of guided meditation and restorative massage. Allow yourself to be guided through tranquil meditation while our massage therapists offer soothing hand, foot, back, and neck massage. This distinctive blend provides an opportunity for deep relaxation, comfort, and rejuvenation.
Led by Dempsey Center Staff.

Advanced Cancer Support Group - Afternoon [Dempsey Connects]
2026-06-23 15:00 - 16:30 | Dempsey Connects
No group June 30.

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.

Led by Michelle Hayes, LCSW, OSW-C.

Open to adult Dempsey Center clients living with advanced cancer.

Participants must be residents of Maine, New Hampshire, or Massachusetts.

Online 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.

Transitioning into Survivorship [Dempsey Connects]
2026-06-23 17:30 - 19:00 | Dempsey Connects
Physical, emotional, and financial difficulties can often continue on after cancer treatment has ended. And for some, those difficulties can be lifelong challenges. Join others who are navigating life post-cancer treatment for this 6-week series to discuss strategies for managing anxiety and planning for life after cancer.
Led by Michelle S. Hayes, LCSW, OSW-C.
Open to adult Dempsey Center clients who are post-treatment.
Participants must be residents of Maine, New Hampshire, or Massachusetts.
