• Advanced Cancer Care Partner Support Group – Afternoon [Dempsey Connects]

    Dempsey Connects

    If you are a care partner to someone with an advanced or metastatic cancer diagnosis, we welcome you to this space. This group provides a safe, comfortable place to find … Continued

    Navigating Grief During the Holidays [Dempsey Connects]

    Dempsey Connects

    No meeting November 11 and December 30.   Coping with the death of a loved one can be one of the most difficult experiences in life. Add in the holiday … Continued

    Thriving with Metastatic Breast Cancer: Part 1 [Dempsey Connects]

    Dempsey Connects

    Living well with metastatic breast cancer varies from person to person, but it is possible to live fully despite the challenges. From the day of your diagnosis forward, you may adjust both small and significant aspects of your habits, routines, and daily activities to manage the impact of metastatic disease. Through this program connect with … Continued

    Morning Guided Meditation [Dempsey Connects]

    Morning Guided Meditation [Dempsey Connects]
    Dempsey Connects

    No class November 26.   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 … Continued

    Fitness for Life [Lewiston]

    Fitness for Life [Lewiston]
    Dempsey Center - Lewiston (12 High Street) 12 High Street, Lewiston, ME, United States

    No class October 29 and November 26.   Exercise can help fight fatigue, boost your energy level, support your immune system, relieve stress and tension, make your muscles and heart … Continued

    Tai Chi + Qigong for Energy + Health [Rock Row]

    Tai Chi + Qigong for Energy + Health [Rock Row]
    Dempsey Center - Rock Row 11 Rock Row, Westbrook, ME, United States

    No class November 26.   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

    Advanced Cancer Support Group – Morning [Dempsey Connects]

    Dempsey Connects

    No group July 2 and November 26. If you are living with an advanced cancer diagnosis, this is a safe place to explore ways to cope with the challenges of … Continued

    Care Partner Support Group Series [Dempsey Connects]

    Care Partner Support Group Series [Dempsey Connects]
    Dempsey Connects

    No group November 26.   Being a care partner to someone with a cancer diagnosis can be a lonely and isolating experience. In this group, care partners can find a … Continued

    Dempsey Dog Meet + Greet: Forest [Rock Row]

    Dempsey Dog Meet + Greet: Forest [Rock Row]
    Dempsey Center - Rock Row 11 Rock Row, Westbrook, ME, 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.

    Chair Yoga [Lewiston]

    Chair Yoga [Lewiston]
    Dempsey Center - Lewiston (12 High Street) 12 High Street, Lewiston, ME, United States

    No class October 29 and November 26.   Join us for a gentle, accessible form of yoga, open to all levels of experience. Chair Yoga utilizes both seated and standing poses using a chair for support to provide all the benefits of a traditional yoga practice. We will use movement, breathing, and mindfulness to improve … Continued

    Stretch, Balance, + Rest [Rock Row]

    Stretch, Balance, + Rest [Rock Row]
    Dempsey Center - Rock Row 11 Rock Row, Westbrook, ME, United States

    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.   Please note that participants must be able to lay on their backs and transition from floor … Continued

    Yoga for Cancer Care – Evening [Dempsey Connects]

    Dempsey Connects

    No class November 26.   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 … Continued

    Young Adult Cancer Support Group Series [Dempsey Connects]

    Dempsey Connects

    Work, relationships, sexuality, intimacy, finances, family, parenting, college...adulting is just different with a cancer diagnosis. This group is a place for young adults at any point in their cancer journey to connect and socialize with others who understand the challenges of diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship. We share stories, struggles and laughter and identify ways to … Continued

    Qigong for Wellness [Rock Row]

    Qigong for Wellness [Rock Row]
    Dempsey Center - Rock Row 11 Rock Row, Westbrook, ME, United States

    No class October 30. Qigong 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 … Continued

    Understanding Radiation Fibrosis + Cording [Dempsey Connects]

    Dempsey Connects

    Presented by Seacoast Hand Therapy, this workshop explores the potential long-term soft tissue aftereffects of cancer treatment, with a focus on Radiation Fibrosis Syndrome and Axillary Web Syndrome (aka cording). Participants will learn about risk reduction strategies, explore options for short-term relief, identify changes they may already be noticing, and gain tools for lifelong management. … Continued

    Managing Radiation Fibrosis + Cording [Rock Row]

    Dempsey Center - Rock Row 11 Rock Row, Westbrook, ME, United States

    Presented by Seacoast Hand Therapy, this workshop explores the potential long-term soft tissue aftereffects of cancer treatment, with a focus on Radiation Fibrosis Syndrome and Axillary Web Syndrome (aka cording). … Continued

    Honoring Choice: Understanding Palliative Care + Hospice [Dempsey Connects]

    Dempsey Connects

    Palliative care and hospice are two important forms of care that individuals and families may encounter while navigating serious illness. Although both are common, they are often misunderstood. Join us for an informative discussion exploring the differences between palliative care and hospice, when each may be appropriate, how to access these services, and what you … Continued