Dempsey Center

Winter Wellness Retreat: Wintering - Slowing Down for Rest & Renewal [Rock Row]
2026-02-20 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Dempsey Center – Rock Row, 11 Rock Row, Westbrook, ME, 04092, United States
Please join us for an opportunity to lean into the stillness of the season. We invite you to prioritize rest and open yourself to renewal through body-based guided imagery with some time for reflection and discussion. Please dress comfortably and bring a blanket with you. You are also invited to bring your own journal if you have one. Journals will be provided to anyone in need. During guided imagery, participants may choose between an anti-gravity chair, standard chair, or yoga mat and we invite you to bring any other support items you find helpful (bolsters, meditation cushions, etc.). Light refreshments will be provided.

Open to adult Dempsey Center clients.

Led by Dempsey Center staff.

Guided Meditation + Massage [Lewiston]
2026-02-23 15:00 - 16:30 | Dempsey Center – Lewiston (17 High Street), 17 High Street, Lewiston, ME, 04240, United States
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 Liz Como.
Open to all Dempsey Center clients

Connect + Experience: Watercolor Basics [Lewiston]
2026-03-05 15:00 - 16:30 | Dempsey Center – Lewiston (17 High Street), 17 High Street, Lewiston, ME, 04240, United States
Sip tea, unwind, and explore watercolor! This beginner-friendly workshop offers a cozy space to learn simple techniques and express your creativity. No experience needed -all supplies are provided, including charming farm animal outlines.

Led by Michelle Small.

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

Guided Meditation + Massage [Rock Row]
2026-03-10 14:00 - 15:15, 2026-04-14 14:00 - 15:15 | Dempsey Center – Rock Row, 11 Rock Row, Westbrook, ME, 04092, United States
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 Staff.

Open to adult Dempsey Center clients.

Rejuvenate: Yoga + Massage [Rock Row]
2026-03-12 14:30 - 15:45 | Dempsey Center – Rock Row, 11 Rock Row, Westbrook, ME, 04092, United States
Experience the harmonious fusion of restorative yoga and massage with our gentle yoga and massage session. You will be led into a variety of restorative yoga postures, and while you breathe, stretch and relax, you’ll 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.
No prior experience with yoga or massage is necessary, however, participants must be able to transition from floor to standing.

Led by Maggie Miller and Kelli DuBose.
Open to Dempsey Center clients in active or post treatment.

Rejuvenate: Yoga + Massage [Lewiston]
2026-03-12 16:00 - 17:30 | Dempsey Center – Lewiston (12 High Street), 12 High Street, Lewiston, ME, 04240, United States
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.
No prior experience with yoga or massage is necessary.
Modifications can be made for clients who find it challenging to transition from floor to standing.

Led by Liz Como.

Open to all Dempsey Center adult clients.

This program will take at 12 High St. (YMCA)

Morning Guided Meditation [Dempsey Connects]
2026-03-19 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-03-26 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-04-02 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-04-09 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-04-16 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-04-23 09:00 - 10:00 | 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 Karen Hayden.
Open to all Dempsey Center clients.

EFT Tapping 101 for Stress Relief [Rock Row]
2026-03-20 09:00 - 10:30 | Dempsey Center – Rock Row, 11 Rock Row, Westbrook, ME, 04092, United States
Join us for an introductory class on Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), commonly referred to as Tapping. EFT is a simple, calming practice that combines gentle tapping on acupressure points with mindful awareness. This technique can help ease anxiety, manage stress and support emotional well-being. This introductory class will teach you the basic tapping points, how the technique works, and guide you through simple practice rounds. No prior experience needed- just a willingness to explore a supportive tool for healing.

Led by Tricia Gilbert.

Open to all adult Dempsey Center clients.

Guided Meditation + Massage [Lewiston]
2026-03-23 15:00 - 16:30 | Dempsey Center – Lewiston (17 High Street), 17 High Street, Lewiston, ME, 04240, United States
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 Liz Como.

Open to adult Dempsey Center clients.

This workshop will take place at 17 High St. in Lewiston.

Morning Guided Meditation [Dempsey Connects]
2026-03-24 08:00 - 08:30, 2026-03-31 08:00 - 08:30, 2026-04-07 08:00 - 08:30, 2026-04-14 08:00 - 08:30, 2026-04-21 08:00 - 08:30, 2026-04-28 08:00 - 08:30 | 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.

Guided Meditation + Massage [Rock Row]
2026-03-24 14:00 - 15:15
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.

This class is open exclusively to clients attending Guided Meditation & Massage for the first time.

Foundations of Mindfulness [Rock Row]
2026-03-31 13:00 - 14:30, 2026-04-07 13:00 - 14:30, 2026-04-14 13:00 - 14:30, 2026-04-21 13:00 - 14:30 | Dempsey Center – Rock Row, 11 Rock Row, Westbrook, ME, 04092, United States
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 you are new to “mindfulness” of have been a long-time practitioner, all levels are welcome. No experience is necessary.

Led by Mary Bitterauf, Nationally Board-Certified Health + Wellness Coach and MBSR Certified.

Open to adult Dempsey Center clients.

Understanding Lymphedema [Dempsey Connects]
2026-04-09 10:00 - 11:00 | Dempsey Connects
Lymphedema is a common side effect of many cancers and their treatments, causing swelling and subsequent pain and discomfort for many patients. Fortunately, with support and self-care tools, lymphedema can be managed and, in some cases, treated. Join us to discuss the basics of lymphedema: signs and symptoms, prevention, compression, exercise, and self-care strategies.
Led by ReVital Cancer Rehabilitation.
Open to the public.
Public sign up at https://www.dempseycenter.org/services/classes-workshops/public/.

Rejuvenate: Yoga + Massage [Rock Row]
2026-04-09 14:30 - 15:45 | Dempsey Center – Rock Row, 11 Rock Row, Westbrook, ME, 04092, United States
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.
No prior experience with yoga or massage is necessary.
Modifications can be made for clients who find it challenging to transition from floor to standing.

Led by Dempsey Center Staff.

Open to Dempsey Center clients in Active or Post Treatment.

Rejuvenate: Yoga + Massage [Lewiston]
2026-04-16 16:00 - 17:30 | Dempsey Center – Lewiston (12 High Street), 12 High Street, Lewiston, ME, 04240, United States
Experience the harmonious fusion of restorative yoga, reiki, and massage. You will be guided into a variety of supported yoga postures, and while you relax into the poses enjoy a short, guided meditation 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.
No prior experience with yoga or massage is necessary.
Modifications can be made for clients who find it challenging to transition from floor to standing.

Led by Liz Como.

Open to all Dempsey Center adult clients.

This program will take place at 12 High St. (YMCA)

Guided Meditation + Massage [Lewiston]
2026-04-27 15:00 - 16:30 | Dempsey Center – Lewiston (17 High Street), 17 High Street, Lewiston, ME, 04240, United States
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 Liz Como.

Open to all Dempsey Center clients.
