Events

Welcome to ECHN’s Events Page!

Throughout the year, ECHN offers a wide variety of educational programs designed to educate and support all individuals within our community. Please explore our diverse offerings including childbirth and parent education courses, diabetes education, nutrition and wellness classes, free seasonal health education programs, and more.

Join us as we aim to create a healthier, more informed community. Together, we are making healthy happen!

April 2025

28
Mon
1:00 PM

Stress Awareness Month: Finding Balance in Your Life

Manchester Memorial Hospital, Conference Rooms A, B & C
71 Haynes Street, Manchester , CT
Details

April is Stress Awareness Month, a time to recognize the negative effects of stress and ways to find balance in your life.  Stress is a natural human reaction that happens to everyone. In fact, your body is designed to experience stress and react to it through physical and mental responses.  Join Karin Sidman-Croghan as she...

Cost Free
Free
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29
Tue
10:00 AM

New Mothers’ Group

Manchester Memorial Hospital
71 Haynes Street, Manchester , CT
Details

cIf you have a baby six months and younger and want to get out to spend time with other new Moms please join us for an informal support group on Tuesday mornings. Registration is not required - this is a drop-in group. Location: Manchester Hospital Family Birthing Center Education Room 71 Haynes Street Manchester, CT...

Cost Free
Free
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30
Wed
6:00 PM

Canceled Newborn Massage For the Pregnant Couple

Virtual Event
Details

This class has been canceled. Learn about the many benefits of newborn massage as well as infant cues, newborn behavioral states, reflexes and massage techniques you can use with your baby as soon as they are born. Newborn massage is a special way to enhance bonding and communication with your baby. Newborn massage can be...

Cost $35.00
$35.00
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May 2025

02
Fri
6:00 PM

Breastfeeding for the Pregnant Couple

Virtual Via Zoom
Details

This class explains the advantages of nursing, breastfeeding techniques and positions, breast milk expression and storage, ways to prevent common problems, handling the first few weeks at home and more. Fathers and support persons are encouraged to attend. Taught by our Certified Lactation Consultants. Breastfeeding book provided with class. *Class Fee is per couple: 1...

Cost $35.00
$35.00
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03
Sat
9:30 AM

Postpartum & Baby Care Classes

Manchester Memorial Hospital
71 Haynes Street, Manchester , CT
Details

Saturday May 3 9:30 am - 3:00 pm (Lunch break from 12:00 - 12:30) For expectant parents who wish that babies came with an owner’s manual, this class covers diapering, bathing, crying, safety and many other details of newborn care plus postpartum self-care and adjustment to make a smoother transition to parenthood. Hands on instruction...

Cost $50.00
$50.00
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06
Tue
10:00 AM

New Mothers’ Group

Manchester Memorial Hospital
71 Haynes Street, Manchester , CT
Details

cIf you have a baby six months and younger and want to get out to spend time with other new Moms please join us for an informal support group on Tuesday mornings. Registration is not required - this is a drop-in group. Location: Manchester Hospital Family Birthing Center Education Room 71 Haynes Street Manchester, CT...

Cost Free
Free
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06
Tue
6:00 PM

How The Gut Microbiome Influences Overall Health

Details

Join Tess Nuzzolo, Registered Dietitian, as she facilitates an informative discussion on ways to support your gut health with specific dietary factors. The following points will be covered: Overview defining the gut microbiome and a “healthy GI system,” the impact of the gut on health, and health conditions associated with gut health. Definitions and differences...

Cost Free
Free
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06
Tue
7:00 PM

Childbirth Refresher – Advanced Comfort Skills for Labor

Manchester Memorial Hospital
71 Haynes Street, Manchester , CT
Details

This is an interactive class specifically designed for couples who have had a baby before or have taken the Understanding Birth eClass. Perfect for VBAC couples too! The class gives couples a hands-on opportunity to get more in-depth information on comfort & coping skills for labor. In this class participants will practice labor coping skills...

Cost $35.00
$35.00
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07
Wed
6:00 PM

Strong Bones, Strong Future: Understanding Osteoporosis

Manchester Memorial Hospital, Conference Rooms A, B & C
71 Haynes Street, Manchester , CT
Details

Osteoporosis is a condition that weakens bones, making them fragile and prone to fractures, often going unnoticed until a bone breaks, particularly in the hip, spine, or wrist.  Join Dr. Timothy Quan and his Medical Team as they share information on why Osteoporosis is known as a “Silent Disease.”  They will provide an overview of...

Cost Free
Free
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07
Wed
6:00 PM

Prepared Childbirth Education – The Six Week Virtual Series

Virtual Via Zoom
Details

Class runs every Wednesday virtually via Zoom from May 7 - June 11 This Class covers all the essentials for preparing for the labor and birth of your baby in six weeks. Topics include: stages of labor, relaxation and breathing techniques, comfort measures, positioning for labor, partner's role, analgesia, anesthesia, cesarean birth, postpartum adjustment, breastfeeding,...

Cost $175.00
$175.00
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08
Thu
5:30 PM

Family Birthing Center In-Person Tour (5:30 pm) – Full

Manchester Memorial Hospital
71 Haynes Street, Manchester , CT
Details

In-person Family Birthing Center Tours are available by registration only. Tours are limited to expectant parents (Pregnant parent plus one additional partner only). Absolutely no children or walk ins allowed. Each 30 minute tour is limited to just 6 couples (1 ticket = 1 couple). A confirmation with additional information will be sent via email...

Cost Free
Free
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08
Thu
5:50 PM

Family Birthing Center In-Person Tour (5:50 pm)

Manchester Memorial Hospital
71 Haynes Street, Manchester , CT
Details

In-person Family Birthing Center Tours are available by registration only. Tours are limited to expectant parents (Pregnant parent plus one additional partner only). Absolutely no children or walk ins allowed. Each 30 minute tour is limited to just 6 couples (1 ticket = 1 couple). A confirmation with additional information will be sent via email...

Cost Free
Free
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