• Advanced Cancer Support Group – Afternoon [Dempsey Connects]

    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 … Continued

    Dempsey Dog Meet + Greet: Lilo [Lewiston]

    Dempsey Dog Meet + Greet: Lilo [Lewiston]
    Dempsey Center - Lewiston (17 High Street) 17 High Street, Lewiston, 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. Drop in and say “hi” to our Dempsey Dog Teams. No sign up needed! Lilo is expected the first … Continued

    Dempsey Dog Meet + Greet: Louise Cheese [Rock Row]

    Dempsey Dog Meet + Greet: Louise Cheese [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. Drop into our Rock Row center and say “hi” to our Dempsey Dog Teams. No sign up needed! Louise … Continued

    Chair Yoga [Dempsey Connects]

    Chair Yoga [Dempsey Connects]
    Dempsey Connects

    No class May 13 + July 1. 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 muscular … Continued

    Chair Yoga [Rock Row]

    Chair Yoga [Rock Row]
    Dempsey Center - Rock Row 11 Rock Row, Westbrook, ME, United States

    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 muscular strength, bone density, immune support, flexibility, energy, … Continued

    Chair Yoga [Dempsey Connects]

    Chair Yoga [Dempsey Connects]
    Dempsey Connects

    No class November 11 or 25.   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 muscular … Continued

    Advanced Cancer Support Group [Dempsey Connects]

    Advanced Cancer Support Group [Dempsey Connects]
    Dempsey Connects

    No group July 1 and November 11.   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, FAOSW. Open to … Continued

    Yoga for Cancer Care [Rock Row]

    Yoga for Cancer Care [Rock Row]
    Dempsey Center - Rock Row 11 Rock Row, Westbrook, ME, United States

    No class November 11 or 25.   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, … Continued

    Advanced Cancer Care Partner Support Group – Morning [Dempsey Connects]

    Dempsey Connects

    No group May 13, July 1, and November 11. If you are a care partner to someone with an advanced or metastatic cancer diagnosis, we welcome you to this space. … Continued

    Women’s Cancer Support Group Series [Dempsey Connects]

    Dempsey Connects

    No group November 11.   Women facing cancer...you are not alone. This support group offers a compassionate space to share your thoughts, feelings, and worries with other women during any part of your cancer journey. Led by Paige Moore, LCSW, CAGC, OSW-C. Open to adult female Dempsey Center clients with a cancer diagnosis, at any point … Continued

    Dempsey Dog Meet + Greet: Rudy [Rock Row]

    Dempsey Dog Meet + Greet: Rudy [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, … Continued

    Meditation + Support Group [Dempsey Connects]

    Meditation + Support Group [Dempsey Connects]
    Dempsey Connects

    Find comfort and calm with guided meditation and then connect with others in a support group setting during this eight week series. Here, we will offer a compassionate space to share your thoughts, feelings, and concerns with others during any part of your cancer journey.   Led by Kerry Irish, LCSW, OSW-C, FAOSW. Open to … Continued

    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

    Connect + Experience: Blackout Poetry [Rock Row]

    Dempsey Center - Rock Row 11 Rock Row, Westbrook, ME, 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 … 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

    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 22 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

    It’s Your Life: Living with Intention [Rock Row]

    It’s Your Life: Living with Intention [Rock Row]
    Dempsey Center - Rock Row 11 Rock Row, Westbrook, ME, United States

    No group October 8.   Join us in a six-week reflective workshop series for men at any stage of the cancer journey who want to explore what truly matters to them now. Drawing on shared conversation, guided reflection, and small-group dialogue, the series offers a supportive space to examine identity, choice, meaning, and how to … Continued

    Yoga for Better Sleep [Rock Row]

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

    Discover the healing power of restful sleep with yoga! In this special one-hour session, experience gentle movements suitable for both chair and yoga mat practice followed by a guided meditation designed to deeply relax your body and shift your nervous system from "fight or flight" to "relax and rest". Ease tension and prepare yourself for … 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