Events
- Aug
2 -
Wellness Book Club
1 - 2:30 p.m.
Spirit of WomenOur Women's Wellness Book Club offers book selections that give us strength and motivate us to improve our lives and the health of our families. Join us for this fun and interactive social program.
You may join at anytime and there are no fees to attend.
Date: Monday, August 2, 2010.
Location: Topsham Medical Office, 4 Horton Place.
Time: 1-2:30 p.m., first Monday of each month.
Faciliator: Lyn Howe, MPH
August 2: "Stolen Lives," by Malika Oufkir and Michelle Fitoussi. This is the story of a family imprisoned after an assassination attempt. Malika tells the family's personal and resilient story of survival.
To receive a complimentary Spirit of Women membership, contact Lisa Personett at 373.2216.
- Aug
3 -
"I CAN COPE" Cancer Support Group
1:30 - 3:00 pm
Parkview Adventist Medical Center, 329 Maine St. Brunswick, Family Life Center
Wellness Program"I CAN COPE" is a free 9-month educational series through the American Cancer Society and The Patrick Dempsey Center for Cancer Hope & Healing for cancer patients, survivors, and their loved ones. These classes are designed to provide education, increase skills and reduce stress by presenting information about cancer-related topics including:
- Diagnosis and Treatment
- Side Effects of Treatment
- Emotions and Self-esteem
- Cancer and Intimacy
- Communication Skills
- Community Resources
- Financial Concerns
- Pain Management
- Nutrition and Fatigue
Facilitators: Terri Quatrano-Simpson, LCSW and Marieke Giasson, OCN.
August 3: Diagnosis and Treatment: Learn about the basics of cancer, how it is diagnosed and treated.
Register by phone or online:
(207) 795-8250 or www.dempseycenter.org
- Sep
6 -
Wellness Book Club
1 - 2:30 p.m.
Spirit of WomenOur Women's Wellness Book Club offers book selections that give us strength and motivate us to improve our lives and the health of our families. Join us for this fun and interactive social program.
You may join at anytime and there are no fees to attend.
Date: Monday, September 6, 2010.
Location: Topsham Medical Office, 4 Horton Place.
Time: 1-2:30 p.m., first Monday of each month.
Faciliator: Lyn Howe, MPH
September 6: BOOK to be NAMED.
To receive a complimentary Spirit of Women membership, contact Lisa Personett at 373.2216.
- Sep
7 -
"I CAN COPE" Cancer Support Group
1:30 - 3:00 pm
Parkview Adventist Medical Center, 329 Maine St. Brunswick, Family Life Center
Wellness Program"I CAN COPE" is free a 9-month educational series through the American Cancer Society and The Patrick Dempsey Center for Cancer Hope & Healing for cancer patients, survivors, and their loved ones. These classes are designed to provide education, increase skills and reduce stress by presenting information about cancer-related topics including:
- Diagnosis and Treatment
- Side Effects of Treatment
- Emotions and Self-esteem
- Cancer and Intimacy
- Communication Skills
- Community Resources
- Financial Concerns
- Pain Management
- Nutrition and Fatigue
Facilitators: Terri Quatrano-Simpson, LCSW and Marieke Giasson, OCN.
September 7: Exploring Self-Esteem and Intimacy: We will discuss the impact of cancer on self-esteem and intimacy while learning skills to increase communication with our friends and loved ones.
Register by phone or online:
(207) 795-8250 or www.dempseycenter.org
- Sep
21 -
Midlife Moodiness
6 - 7 p.m.
Spirit of WomenCome join us... let's talk about it.
Speakers: Richard Littlefield, D.O. and Kim Owen, RN
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Time: 6-7pm
There will be plenty of time for your questions. We look forward to talking with you.
Women's Health Office located at 331 Maine Street (located accross the parking lot from the hospital)
There is no fee to attend, but please call to pre-register.
To receive a complimentary Spirit of Women membership, contact Lisa Personett at 373.2216.
- Oct
2 -
Dempsey Challenge Oct. 2-3
5:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Corporate EventsThe Parkview Pacers, a team of runners, walkers and bicyclists affiliated with Parkview Adventist Medical Center in Brunswick, will participate in the second annual Dempsey Challenge 5K and 10K Run/Walk/Bike on the weekend of October 2-3. Join Parkview's team.
Registrations will be accepted throughout the event. See www.dempseychallenge.org.
The non-competitive, fundraising event serves as the primary fundraiser for The Patrick Dempsey Center for Cancer Hope & Healing at Central Maine Medical Center, which provides free support, education and wellness services to cancer patients, survivors and caregivers.
Due to the popularity of last year’s inaugural event, the Demsey Challenge has been expanded to a two-day format featuring run/walk distances of 5-kilometers (3.1 miles) and 10-kilometers (6.2 miles) on Saturday, Oct. 2 and cycling distances of 10, 25, 50 and 100-miles on Sunday, Oct. 3.
Participant caps of 4,000 have been set for the run/walk and 3,500 for cycling. Each event will begin and end at Simard-Payne Police Memorial Park in Lewiston, Maine. Last year’s event sold out early.
Dempsey Challenge event organizers are focused on providing an exceptional experience for everyone involved, as well as raising needed funds to aid the Dempsey Center. In addition to the required entry fee of $35 for the run/walk and $75 for cycling, a required fundraising minimum of $150 has been set for each registrant 18 years and older.
"The outpouring of support for this event has been incredible,” said Patrick Dempsey, film and television actor and founder of the Dempsey Center. “It shows that anything is possible when people unite for a cause. I'm excited about the new two-day format and connecting with this community once again."
The inaugural event attracted 3,500 participants from 32 states and four countries, more than 600 volunteers and more than one-million dollars in donations.
Dempsey participated in the 50-mile ride alongside professional cyclists George Hincapie, David Zabriskie, Stephen Roche and Ted King. Dempsey created the event as a fundraising vehicle for the Dempsey Center and to promote physical activity as an important part of daily life.
Amgen, a biotechnology company that makes medicines for people with serious illnesses including cancer, signed on in 2009, the inaugural year of the Dempsey Challenge, as the event’s title sponsor.
Returning events include the Festival in the Park on Oct. 3. The Festival hosts a Health and Wellness Expo, KidZone, live entertainment, participant lobster bake and the Amgen Breakaway from Cancer Survivor Walk. Run/Walk participants will enjoy replenishment, plus a smaller version of the Health and Wellness expo, including merchandise and a Kids’ Fun Run on Oct. 2.
“After the overwhelming response we received in 2009, we are excited to expand the Challenge to a two-day format in order to accommodate more participants,” said Dempsey Challenge event manager Wendy Tardif. “Our local organizing committee has already begun planning and they are eager to implement improvements recommended by participants and volunteers.”
Participants are encouraged to create or join teams through the Dempsey Challenge website to assist their fundraising efforts.
Here's an upcoming schedule of key times and dates:
Friday, September 24, 5 p.m. Deadline for incentive and fundraising awards
Friday, October 1, 2-8 p.m. Packet Pick Up – Location to be announced
Saturday, October 2Day One: The Dempsey Challenge presented by Amgen at Simard-Payne Police Memorial Park
Packet pick up at Simard-Payne Police Memorial Park for runners and walkers only, 6–7:30 a.m.
10K Run/Walk followed by 5K Run/Walk presented by LL Bean, 8 a.m.
Kids’ Fun Run presented by Hannaford, 10:30 a.m.
Packet pick up at Simard-Payne Police Memorial Park for cyclists, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Festival in the Park including Health and Wellness Expo, Vendor Fair, KidZone, 5 & 10K Café (participants only), Food Court, Spirit of Hope tent, Dempsey Center Mission tent, live entertainment, health screenings and more, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
VIP Reception and Champions for Hope Banquet and silent auction (Invitation-only, based on fundraising and sponsorship levels), 5:30–9 p.m.
Throughout the day
Taste of Maine Celebration at participating Lewiston/Auburn restaurants
Sunday, October 3Day Two: The Dempsey Challenge presented by Amgen at Simard-Payne Police Memorial Park
Packet pick up at Simard-Payne Police Memorial Park, 5:30-7 a.m.
100-mile cycle group is released, followed by 50-mile, 25-mile and 10-mile groups, 7:30 a.m.
Festival in the Park including Health and Wellness Expo, Vendor Fair, KidZone, Food Court, Spirit of Hope tent, Dempsey Mission tent, live entertainment, Lobster Trap (participants only), health screenings, Amgen Breakaway from Cancer Survivor Walk, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Amgen Breakaway from Cancer Survivor Walk, followed by closing ceremonies, 3:30 p.m.
Time to start training!About the Patrick Dempsey Center for Hope & Healing
The Patrick Dempsey Center for Cancer Hope & Healing was founded in March of 2008 by actor and Maine native Patrick Dempsey after his mother’s multiple bouts with ovarian cancer. The Center provides free support, education and wellness services to cancer patients, survivors and caregivers. For more information, visit www.dempseycenter.org.
- Oct
4 -
Wellness Book Club
1 - 2:30 p.m.
Spirit of WomenOur Women's Wellness Book Club offers book selections that give us strength and motivate us to improve our lives and the health of our families. Join us for this fun and interactive social program.
You may join at anytime and there are no fees to attend.
Location: Topsham Medical Office, 4 Horton Place.
Time: 1 - 2:30 p.m., first Monday of each month.
Faciliator: Lyn Howe, MPH
October 4: BOOK to be NAMED.
To receive a complimentary Spirit of Women membership, contact Lisa Personett at 373.2216.
- Nov
2 -
Wellness Book Club
1 - 2:30 p.m.
Spirit of WomenOur Women's Wellness Book Club offers book selections that give us strength and motivate us to improve our lives and the health of our families. Join us for this fun and interactive social program.
You may join at anytime and there are no fees to attend.
Location: Topsham Medical Office, 4 Horton Place.
Time: 1 - 2:30 p.m., first Monday of each month.
Faciliator: Lyn Howe, MPH
November 2: BOOK to be NAMED.
To receive a complimentary Spirit of Women membership, contact Lisa Personett at 373.2216.
- Nov
16 -
The Only Thing Active About Me is My Bladder
6 - 7 p.m.
Spirit of WomenCome join us... let's talk about it.
Speakers: Richard Littlefield, D.O. and Kim Owen, RN
There will be plenty of time for your questions. We look forward to talking with you.
Date: Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Time: 6 -7 p.m.
Place: Women's Health Office located at 331 Maine Street (located accross the parking lot from the hospital)
There is no fee to attend, but please call to pre-register.
To receive a complimentary Spirit of Women membership, please contact Lisa Personett at 373.2216.
- Dec
7 -
Wellness Book Club
1 - 2:30 p.m.
Spirit of WomenOur Women's Wellness Book Club offers book selections that give us strength and motivate us to improve our lives and the health of our families. Join us for this fun and interactive social program.
You may join at anytime and there are no fees to attend.
Location: Topsham Medical Office, 4 Horton Place.
Time: 1 - 2:30 p.m., first Monday of each month.
Faciliator: Lyn Howe, MPH
December 7: BOOK to be NAMED.
To receive a complimentary Spirit of Women membership, contact Lisa Personett at 373.2216.