Dempsey Center

Advanced Cancer Care Partner Support Group [Dempsey Connects]
2025-05-28 11:30 - 13:00, 2025-05-21 11:30 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | 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 the support, information, and understanding you need to continue caring for your loved one and yourself. Together, we can find ways to help you reduce isolation, worry, and fear as you provide emotional and/or physical support throughout the journey.

Led by Christine Brome, LCSW, OSW-C and Linda Coupe, LCPC.

Open to adult Dempsey Center clients who are care partners to a loved one diagnosed 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.

Yoga for Cancer Care [Rock Row]
2025-05-28 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-05-21 11:00 - 12:00 | Dempsey Center – Rock Row, 11 Rock Row, Westbrook, ME, 04092, United States
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]
2025-05-28 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.

In-Person Cancer Support Group Series [Rock Row]
2025-05-28 10:00 - 11:15 | Dempsey Center – Rock Row, 11 Rock Row, Westbrook, ME, 04092, United States
Meet in person at our Rock Row location with others impacted by cancer in this 12-week support group. Whether you were recently diagnosed, in the midst of treatment, or are now with no evidence of disease, this group is a place to discuss your diagnosis and its lingering impact with those who truly understand.
Led by Christine Brome, LCSW, OSW-C and Jennifer Keefe, MSW Intern.
Open to adult Dempsey Center clients with a cancer diagnosis at any stage.
Participants must be residents of Maine.

Chair Yoga [Dempsey Connects]
2025-05-28 09:45 - 10:30 | Dempsey Connects
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, sleep, and 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.

Chair Yoga [Rock Row]
2025-05-28 09:45 - 10:30 | Dempsey Center – Rock Row, 11 Rock Row, Westbrook, ME, 04092, United States

Dempsey Dog Meet + Greet: Louise Cheese [Rock Row]
2025-05-28 09:00 - 10:00 | Dempsey Center – Rock Row, 11 Rock Row, Westbrook, ME, 04092, 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!

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.

Transitioning into Survivorship [Dempsey Connects]
2025-05-27 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.

Advanced Cancer Support Group - Afternoon [Dempsey Connects]
2025-05-27 15:00 - 16:30 | 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 Michelle Hayes, LCSW, OSW-C and Jen Keefe, MSW Intern.

Open to 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.

Tai Chi + Qigong for Energy + Health [Dempsey Connects]
2025-05-27 14:00 - 14:45 | Dempsey Connects
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 Dempsey Center clients.

Heal: Yoga + Cancer [Rock Row]
2025-05-27 10:30 - 11:30 | Dempsey Center – Rock Row, 11 Rock Row, Westbrook, ME, 04092, United States
This 8-week series includes yoga postures, flowing movements and focus on breath to help students achieve relaxation and mobility in everyday life. Conscious effort to link breath with movement helps relieve tension, helps students gain flexibility and improve mobility and strength in the body. No yoga experience necessary.
Led by Jamie Navarro, Yoga in Action Certified 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.

Dempsey Center Closed [All Locations]
2025-05-26

Honoring Choice: About Palliative Care [Dempsey Connects]
2025-05-23 11:00 - 12:00 | Dempsey Connects
Some patients moving through a cancer diagnosis may learn about Palliative Care but what this service can provide may vary. Appropriate for patients of any age and at any stage in a serious illness, Palliative Care can coincide with curative treatment. This kind of care is based on the needs of the person, not the prognosis, and is provided by a specially-trained team of doctors, nurses, social workers, and other specialists to offer an extra layer of support.
In this workshop we will discuss what Palliative Care is, how it differs from hospice care, and what you can expect at a visit.

Led by Julie West, AGPCNP, Mercy Hospital Palliative Nurse Practitioner.

Open to the public.

Young Adult Cancer Support Group [Dempsey Connects]
2025-05-22 17:30 - 18:45 | 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 cope day to day.

Led by Kristen Breault, LCSW and Libby Gordon, Volunteer Support Group Facilitator.

Open to adult Dempsey Center clients ages 18-40ish with a cancer diagnosis, at any point in their cancer journey.
Participants must be residents of Maine.

Cooking for Health + Healing [Rock Row]
2025-05-22 15:00 - 17:00 | Dempsey Center – Rock Row, 11 Rock Row, Westbrook, ME, 04092, United States
Improve your skills in the kitchen and discover the role of food as it relates to overall health during and after cancer treatment. In this 4-week series, you will learn how food can be used to support health, regain strength, reduce your risk of cancer and other chronic illnesses, while discovering new ways to add nutrients to your diet. Each week, clients will participate in preparing recipes with assistance from our nutritionist.
Featured weekly topics include:

The Anti-Inflammatory Diet
Eating for a Healthy Heart
Carbohydrates and Fiber
Adding Color to Your Plate

Led by Judy Donnelly, RDN, CSO, LD, Nutrition Program Manager.

Open to all Dempsey Center Clients.
Participants are strongly urged to attend all sessions.

Please note that this class does require participation, which may include standing and moving about our demonstration kitchen. Sign up requires a telephone consult before attending.

Participants must bring their own containers to transport prepared food home.

Grief After Cancer Loss [Rock Row]
2025-05-22 14:00 - 15:00
Coping with the death of a loved one can be one of the most difficult times in life. Grief is a universal experience and yet no one grieves in the same way. In this 8-week series, find support through others who are also grieving and explore how to move through this new life landscape.

Led by Erin King, LCSW, APHSW-C, OSW-C.

Open to adult Dempsey Center clients who are grieving the loss of a loved one to cancer at least three months ago and within the last two years.
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.

In-Person Cancer Support Group [Lewiston]
2025-05-22 13:00 - 14:30 | Dempsey Center – Lewiston (17 High Street), 17 High Street, Lewiston, ME, 04240, United States
Meet in person with others impacted by cancer in this 16-week support group. Whether you were recently diagnosed, in the midst of treatment, or are in remission, this group is a place to discuss your diagnosis and its lingering impact with those who truly understand.
Led by Kelly West, LCSW, OSW-c.
Open to adult Dempsey Center clients with a cancer diagnosis at any stage.
Participants must be residents of Maine.

Chair Yoga [Lewiston]
2025-05-22 12:00 - 12:45 | Dempsey Center – Lewiston (17 High Street), 17 High Street, Lewiston, ME, 04240, United States

Fitness for Life [Dempsey Connects]
2025-05-22 11:00 - 11:45 | Dempsey Connects
Exercise can help fight fatigue, boost your energy level, support your immune system, relieve stress and tension, make your muscles and heart stronger, improve balance and help you sleep better. This 45-minute class will provide you with all the fundamentals of an exercise program, adapting it to meet the needs of varying levels of fitness with a warm-up, aerobic activity, core and strength training exercises, and finishing with a cooldown/stretch.

Please wear comfortable clothes and supportive shoes or sneakers and have a sturdy chair available on a non-skid surface and small handheld weights.

Led by Tish Caldwell, Dempsey Center’s Movement + Fitness Manager, Certified Oncology Yoga Instructor, and Livestrong Cancer Exercise Trainer.

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

Fitness for Life [Lewiston]
2025-05-22 11:00 - 11:45 | Dempsey Center – Lewiston (17 High Street), 17 High Street, Lewiston, ME, 04240, United States

Advanced Cancer Support Group - Morning [Dempsey Connects]
2025-05-22 10:00 - 11:30 | 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 Kailie Sullivan, LCSW, OSW-C and Judi Stevens, Volunteer Support Group Facilitator.

Open to adult Dempsey Center clients living with advanced cancer.
Participants must be residents of Maine, New Hampshire, or Massachuesetts.

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 [Rock Row]
2025-05-22 10:00 - 11:00 | Dempsey Center – Rock Row, 11 Rock Row, Westbrook, ME, 04092, United States
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 Cal Clark, LMT, Polarity Therapist, Certified Qi Gong Instructor.
Open to Dempsey Center clients in active treatment or post-treatment and their primary care partner.

Morning Guided Meditation [Dempsey Connects]
2025-05-22 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.

Connect + Experience: Get to Know Rock Row [Rock Row]
2025-05-21 15:00 - 16:30 | Dempsey Center – Rock Row, 11 Rock Row, Westbrook, ME, 04092, United States
Have you been looking for a chance to connect with fellow individuals impacted by cancer and share your journey? You can do just that while taking a tour of our newest Dempsey Center location at Rock Row in Westbrook and we’ll even introduce you to one of our Dempsey Dogs! Come on in, have a cup of tea or coffee, take a tour, and learn more about the services offered to those impacted by cancer in this new space.

Led by Michelle Small and Allie Burt.

Open to the public.

This workshop will be taking place in our new location at the Rock Row Health Campus. Visit us at 11 Rock Row, Suite 410, Westbrook and park in the parking garage upon arrival. For additional information and directions, please visit www.DempseyCenter.org/move.

Advanced Cancer Care Partner Support Group - Afternoon [Dempsey Connects]
2025-05-21 14:30 - 16:00 | 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 the support, information, and understanding you need to continue caring for your loved one and yourself. Together, we can find ways to help you reduce isolation, worry, and fear as you provide emotional and/or physical support throughout the journey.

Led by Michelle Hayes, LCSW, OSW-C and Jennifer Keefe, MSW Intern.

Open to Dempsey Center clients who are care partners to a loved one diagnosed 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.

Dempsey Dog Meet + Greet: Rudy [Rock Row]
2025-05-21 14:00 - 16:00 | Dempsey Center – Rock Row, 11 Rock Row, Westbrook, ME, 04092, 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!

Knitting Group [Rock Row]
2025-05-21 13:00 - 15:00 | Dempsey Center – Rock Row, 11 Rock Row, Westbrook, ME, 04092, United States
Join our group of survivor and care partner volunteers who gather to replenish our knitted and crocheted comfort item inventory, including such items as afghans (blankets), hats, and knitted knockers.

Led by Michelle Small.

Open to all adult Dempsey Center clients.

Do you prefer to volunteer knit or crochet from home? Please call Michelle Small at 207-376-9669 or email msmall@dempseycenter.org.

Women's Cancer Support Group Series [Dempsey Connects]
2025-05-21 13:00 - 14:30 | Dempsey Connects
Women facing cancer…you are not alone. This 12-week 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 in the cancer journey.

Participants must be residents of Maine.
