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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260713T093000
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UID:10003964-1783935000-1783937700@live-dempsey-center.pantheonsite.io
SUMMARY:Fitness for Life [Dempsey Connects]
DESCRIPTION:No class May 25 and June 29.\n\nExercise 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.\nLed by Tish Caldwell\, Dempsey Center’s Movement + Fitness Manager\, Certified Oncology Yoga Instructor\, and Livestrong Cancer Exercise Trainer.\nOpen to adult Dempsey Center clients.
URL:https://live-dempsey-center.pantheonsite.io/event/fitness-for-life-dempsey-connects-4/2026-07-13/
LOCATION:Dempsey Connects
CATEGORIES:Movement + Fitness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260713T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260713T113000
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CREATED:20260326T134007Z
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UID:10003634-1783938600-1783942200@live-dempsey-center.pantheonsite.io
SUMMARY:Yoga for Cancer Care [Dempsey Connects]
DESCRIPTION:No class May 25 and June 29.\n \nReduce 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.\n\nLed by Tish Caldwell\, Dempsey Center’s Movement + Fitness Manager\, Certified Oncology Yoga Instructor.\n\nOpen to all Dempsey Center clients.\n \nPlease note that participants must be able to transition from floor to standing.
URL:https://live-dempsey-center.pantheonsite.io/event/yoga-for-cancer-care-dempsey-connects-3/2026-07-13/
LOCATION:Dempsey Connects
CATEGORIES:Movement + Fitness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260713T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260713T183000
DTSTAMP:20260621T194745
CREATED:20260324T191553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T191553Z
UID:10003604-1783962000-1783967400@live-dempsey-center.pantheonsite.io
SUMMARY:Advanced Cancer Care Partner Support Group - Evening [Dempsey Connects]
DESCRIPTION:No group May 25\, June 29\, September 7 + 21\, October 12.\n\nIf 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.\n\nLed by Jen Dimond\, LCSW\, OSW-C and co-facilitated with Volunteer Support Group Facilitator\, Judi Stevens.\n\nOpen to adult Dempsey Center clients who are care partners to a loved one diagnosed with advanced cancer.\n\nParticipants must be residents of Maine.\n\nOnline 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.
URL:https://live-dempsey-center.pantheonsite.io/event/advanced-cancer-care-partner-support-group-evening-dempsey-connects-2/2026-07-13/
LOCATION:Dempsey Connects
CATEGORIES:Counseling,Support Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260714T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260714T083000
DTSTAMP:20260621T194745
CREATED:20260318T173713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T150307Z
UID:10003537-1784016000-1784017800@live-dempsey-center.pantheonsite.io
SUMMARY:Morning Guided Meditation [Dempsey Connects]
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nLed by Kerry Irish\, LCSW\, OSW-C\, FAOSW.\nOpen to all Dempsey Center clients.
URL:https://live-dempsey-center.pantheonsite.io/event/morning-guided-meditation-dempsey-connects-3/2026-07-14/
LOCATION:Dempsey Connects
CATEGORIES:Complementary Therapies,Mindfulness + Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260714T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260714T144500
DTSTAMP:20260621T194745
CREATED:20260410T132229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T132229Z
UID:10003995-1784037600-1784040300@live-dempsey-center.pantheonsite.io
SUMMARY:Tai Chi + Qigong for Energy + Health [Dempsey Connects]
DESCRIPTION:No class June 30.\n \nTai 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.\n\nLed by Jason Ames\, founder and owner of Maine Center for Taijiquan & Qigong.\n\nOpen to all adult Dempsey Center clients.
URL:https://live-dempsey-center.pantheonsite.io/event/tai-chi-qigong-for-energy-health-dempsey-connects-3/2026-07-14/
LOCATION:Dempsey Connects
CATEGORIES:Movement + Fitness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260714T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260714T161500
DTSTAMP:20260621T194745
CREATED:20260604T133548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T134644Z
UID:10004271-1784041200-1784045700@live-dempsey-center.pantheonsite.io
SUMMARY:Writing from the Heart I [Dempsey Connects]
DESCRIPTION:Research has shown that expressive writing can help improve quality of life for people living with cancer\, and doing so in a supportive community with others further enhances coping and resilience. Using therapeutic writing prompts we will explore journaling with the opportunity to share your writing with others through reading a selected piece. No writing experience is required to join this 8-week series.\n\nWriting from the Heart I is appropriate both for those who have previously participated in “Writing from the Heart” and those who have not. The content and prompts are new and distinct from those offered in “Writing from the Heart II.\n \nParticipants must attend the first session to participate in the full series. \n\nLed by Kerry Irish\, LCSW\,  OSW-C\, FAOSW.\n\nOpen to adult Dempsey Center clients with a cancer diagnosis at any stage and care partners.
URL:https://live-dempsey-center.pantheonsite.io/event/writing-from-the-heart-i-dempsey-connects/2026-07-14/
LOCATION:Dempsey Connects
CATEGORIES:Expressive Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260714T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260714T163000
DTSTAMP:20260621T194745
CREATED:20260327T142106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T142106Z
UID:10003665-1784041200-1784046600@live-dempsey-center.pantheonsite.io
SUMMARY:Advanced Cancer Support Group - Afternoon [Dempsey Connects]
DESCRIPTION:No group June 30.\n \nIf 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.\n\nLed by Michelle Hayes\, LCSW\, OSW-C.\n\nOpen to adult Dempsey Center clients living with advanced cancer.\n\nParticipants must be residents of Maine\, New Hampshire\, or Massachusetts.\n\nOnline 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.
URL:https://live-dempsey-center.pantheonsite.io/event/advanced-cancer-support-group-afternoon-dempsey-connects-2/2026-07-14/
LOCATION:Dempsey Connects
CATEGORIES:Counseling,Support Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T103000
DTSTAMP:20260621T194745
CREATED:20260406T143143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T143143Z
UID:10003800-1784108700-1784111400@live-dempsey-center.pantheonsite.io
SUMMARY:Chair Yoga [Dempsey Connects]
DESCRIPTION:No class May 13 + July 1.\n\nJoin 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.\n\nLed by Tish Caldwell\, Dempsey Center’s Movement + Fitness Manager\, Certified Oncology Yoga Instructor.\n\nOpen to all adult Dempsey Center clients.\n\nThis workshop will have both a virtual and in-person audience. You are signing up to attend virtually.
URL:https://live-dempsey-center.pantheonsite.io/event/chair-yoga-dempsey-connects-4/2026-07-15/
LOCATION:Dempsey Connects
CATEGORIES:Movement + Fitness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T120000
DTSTAMP:20260621T194745
CREATED:20260410T133616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T133616Z
UID:10004009-1784111400-1784116800@live-dempsey-center.pantheonsite.io
SUMMARY:Advanced Cancer Support Group [Dempsey Connects]
DESCRIPTION:No group July 1 and November 11.\n \nIf 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.\n\nLed by Kerry Irish\, LCSW\, OSW-C\, FAOSW.\n\nOpen to adult Dempsey Center clients living with advanced cancer.\n\nParticipants must be residents of Maine.\n\nOnline 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.
URL:https://live-dempsey-center.pantheonsite.io/event/advanced-cancer-support-group-dempsey-connects-2/2026-07-15/
LOCATION:Dempsey Connects
CATEGORIES:Counseling,Support Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T130000
DTSTAMP:20260621T194745
CREATED:20260406T142603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T142603Z
UID:10003769-1784115000-1784120400@live-dempsey-center.pantheonsite.io
SUMMARY:Advanced Cancer Care Partner Support Group - Morning [Dempsey Connects]
DESCRIPTION:No group May 13\, July 1\, and November 11.\n\nIf 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.\n\nLed by Christine Brome\, LCSW\, OSW-C and Linda Coupe\, LCPC.\n\nOpen to adult Dempsey Center clients who are care partners to a loved one diagnosed with advanced cancer.\n \nParticipants must be residents of Maine.\n\nOnline 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.
URL:https://live-dempsey-center.pantheonsite.io/event/advanced-cancer-care-partner-support-group-morning-dempsey-connects/2026-07-15/
LOCATION:Dempsey Connects
CATEGORIES:Counseling,Support Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T143000
DTSTAMP:20260621T194745
CREATED:20260318T182249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T153908Z
UID:10003588-1784120400-1784125800@live-dempsey-center.pantheonsite.io
SUMMARY:Women's Cancer Support Group Series [Dempsey Connects]
DESCRIPTION:No group May 13 or July 1.\n \nWomen 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.\nLed by Paige Moore\, LCSW\, CAGC\, OSW-C.\nOpen to adult female Dempsey Center clients with a cancer diagnosis\, at any point in cancer journey.\nParticipants must be residents of Maine.
URL:https://live-dempsey-center.pantheonsite.io/event/womens-cancer-support-group-series-dempsey-connects-2/2026-07-15/
LOCATION:Dempsey Connects
CATEGORIES:Counseling,Support Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T160000
DTSTAMP:20260621T194745
CREATED:20260327T155832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T155832Z
UID:10003697-1784125800-1784131200@live-dempsey-center.pantheonsite.io
SUMMARY:Advanced Cancer Care Partner Support Group - Afternoon [Dempsey Connects]
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nLed by Michelle Hayes\, LCSW\, OSW-C.\n \nOpen to adult Dempsey Center clients who are care partners to a loved one diagnosed with advanced cancer.\n\nParticipants must be residents of Maine\, New Hampshire\, or Massachusetts.\n\nOnline 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.a
URL:https://live-dempsey-center.pantheonsite.io/event/advanced-cancer-care-partner-support-group-afternoon-dempsey-connects-2/2026-07-15/
LOCATION:Dempsey Connects
CATEGORIES:Counseling,Support Groups
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://live-dempsey-center.pantheonsite.io/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Advanced-Cancer-Care-Partner-Support-Group-Connects.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T100000
DTSTAMP:20260621T194745
CREATED:20260318T174827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T150135Z
UID:10003561-1784192400-1784196000@live-dempsey-center.pantheonsite.io
SUMMARY:Morning Guided Meditation [Dempsey Connects]
DESCRIPTION: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.\nLed by Karen Hayden.\nOpen to all Dempsey Center clients.
URL:https://live-dempsey-center.pantheonsite.io/event/morning-guided-meditation-dempsey-connects-2/2026-07-16/
LOCATION:Dempsey Connects
CATEGORIES:Complementary Therapies,Mindfulness + Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T183000
DTSTAMP:20260621T194745
CREATED:20260611T191411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T191411Z
UID:10004384-1784223000-1784226600@live-dempsey-center.pantheonsite.io
SUMMARY:Yoga for Cancer Care - Evening [Dempsey Connects]
DESCRIPTION: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.\nLed by Heather Edgerly Certified Oncology Yoga Instructor. \nOpen to all adult Dempsey Center clients.\nPlease note that participants must be able to transition from floor to standing.
URL:https://live-dempsey-center.pantheonsite.io/event/yoga-for-cancer-care-evening-dempsey-connects-5/2026-07-16/
LOCATION:Dempsey Connects
CATEGORIES:Movement + Fitness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T130000
DTSTAMP:20260621T194745
CREATED:20260618T135240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T135240Z
UID:10004397-1784289600-1784293200@live-dempsey-center.pantheonsite.io
SUMMARY:The Next Chapter: Emotional Wellbeing [Dempsey Connects]
DESCRIPTION:Do you have questions about navigating life post cancer treatment? Are you looking for ways to care for your physical and emotional well-being after treatment has ended? Do you want to connect with others who ‘get it’? The Next Chapter is a series of workshops designed to empower those who have completed treatment with knowledge\, skills\, and a safe space as they move through the next phase of their journey.\nJoin one of our oncology counselors for a discussion on emotional wellbeing and walk away with some strategies you can use.\nLed by Michelle Hayes\, LCSW\, OSW-C. \nOpen to Dempsey Center clients post cancer treatment. \nParticipants must be residents of ME\, NH\, or MA.
URL:https://live-dempsey-center.pantheonsite.io/event/the-next-chapter-emotional-wellbeing-dempsey-connects/
LOCATION:Dempsey Connects
CATEGORIES:Education,Counseling
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