Dempsey Center

Connect + Experience: Watercolor Mandalas [Lewiston]
2026-08-06 15:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Dempsey Center – Lewiston (17 High Street), 17 High Street, Lewiston, ME, 04240, United States
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 deep breath, and lose ourselves in the meditative art of simple watercolor mandalas. This session is perfect for beginners—no drawing or meditation experience needed. All supplies will be provided. Come ready to relax and leave with a beautiful piece of art that you’ve created!

Led by Michelle Small.

Open to the public ages 12+. Public sign up at https://www.dempseycenter.org/services/classes-workshops/public/.

Dempsey Dog Meet + Greet: Louise Cheese [Lewiston]
2026-08-18 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-09-07 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-09-15 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-10-05 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-10-20 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-11-02 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-11-17 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-12-07 10:00 - 11:30 and 19 more dates | Dempsey Center – Lewiston (17 High Street), 17 High Street, Lewiston, ME, 04240, United States
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!

Interested 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.

Connect + Experience: Blackout Poetry [Lewiston]
2026-09-03 15:00 - 16:30 | Dempsey Center – Lewiston (17 High Street), 17 High Street, Lewiston, ME, 04240, United States
Blackout poetry is a creative writing practice where participants transform existing text, often from old books, into poetry by selecting meaningful words and obscuring the rest. This reflective, low-pressure art form encourages mindfulness, emotional expression, and a sense of control, offering a calming space for processing difficult experiences and finding unexpected moments of connection and creativity. We invite you to join us for a relaxing cup of tea while you learn something new and easy. No experience necessary.

Led by Maine author and poet, Sylvia Bourgoin.

Open to the public ages 12+. Public sign up at https://www.dempseycenter.org/services/classes-workshops/public/.

Connect + Experience: Blackout Poetry [Rock Row]
2026-09-16 15:00 - 16:30 | Dempsey Center – Rock Row, 11 Rock Row, Westbrook, ME, 04092, United States
