Events

Welcome to our Events Page!

Throughout the year, we offer 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!

May 2026

30
Sat
12:00 PM

Food Is Medicine Series – Session 1: Vitamins and Minerals

Virtual Via Zoom
Details

Join Sarah Khan, MS, RD in the Food is Medicine series to learn how everyday foods can support your health from the inside out. Each week focuses on a different nutrient group and how it fuels your body, supports disease prevention, and fits into a balanced lifestyle. Session Dates and Topics: Please register for each...

Cost Free
Free
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30
Sat
12:00 PM

Food Is Medicine Series – Session 2: Carbohydrates

Virtual Via Zoom
Details

Join Sarah Khan, MS, RD in the Food is Medicine series to learn how everyday foods can support your health from the inside out. Each week focuses on a different nutrient group and how it fuels your body, supports disease prevention, and fits into a balanced lifestyle. Session Dates and Topics: Please register for each...

Cost Free
Free
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30
Sat
12:00 PM

Food Is Medicine Series – Session 3: Proteins

Virtual Via Zoom
Details

Join Sarah Khan, MS, RD in the Food is Medicine series to learn how everyday foods can support your health from the inside out. Each week focuses on a different nutrient group and how it fuels your body, supports disease prevention, and fits into a balanced lifestyle. Session Dates and Topics: Please register for each...

Cost Free
Free
»
30
Sat
12:00 PM

Food Is Medicine Series – Session 4: Fats

Virtual Via Zoom
Details

Join Sarah Khan, MS, RD in the Food is Medicine series to learn how everyday foods can support your health from the inside out. Each week focuses on a different nutrient group and how it fuels your body, supports disease prevention, and fits into a balanced lifestyle. Session Dates and Topics: Please register for each...

Cost Free
Free
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30
Sat
8:00 AM

At Your Own Pace Childbirth Education

Manchester Memorial Hospital
71 Haynes Street, Manchester , CT
Details

This class option includes pre-recorded versions of our childbirth classes. Resources will be sent via email within a week of purchase. Contact Lauren in Perinatal Services at lsembersky@echn.org with any questions.

Cost $30.00 – $75.00
$30.00 – $75.00
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30
Sat
9:00 AM

Bump, Baby & Me Fitness

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

Join us for a gentle exercise class designed for pregnant and newly postpartum parents. Taught by an A.C.E. Certified Group Fitness Instructor and experienced Childbirth Educator and Birth Doula. Classes will include a warmup, low impact cardio workout, circuit and strength training, stretching and relaxation techniques. Individual attention is offered to help participants achieve their...

Cost $20.00 – $100.00
$20.00 – $100.00
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June 2026

02
Tue
10:00 AM

New Mothers’ Group

Manchester Memorial Hospital
71 Haynes Street, Manchester , CT
Details

If 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. Time: 10 - 11 am The group is usually facilitated by an FBC...

Cost Free
Free
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08
Mon
6:00 PM

Prepared Childbirth Education – The Six Week Virtual Series

Virtual Event
Details

Class runs every Monday virtually via Teams from June 8 to July 16 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 $200.00
$200.00
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09
Tue
10:00 AM

New Mothers’ Group

Manchester Memorial Hospital
71 Haynes Street, Manchester , CT
Details

If 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. Time: 10 - 11 am The group is usually facilitated by an FBC...

Cost Free
Free
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11
Thu
6:00 PM

Prepared Childbirth Education – The Six Week Series

Manchester Memorial Hospital
71 Haynes Street, Manchester , CT
Details

Class runs every Thursday from June 11th 2026- July 16th 2026. 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, newborn care,...

Cost $175.00
$175.00
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12
Fri
6:00 PM

Breastfeeding for the Pregnant Couple

Manchester Memorial Hospital
71 Haynes Street, Manchester , CT
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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13
Sat
9:30 AM

Postpartum & Baby Care Classes

Manchester Memorial Hospital
71 Haynes Street, Manchester , CT
Details

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 into parenthood. Hands on instruction will ease you through the first days and nights at home with your baby....

Cost $50.00
$50.00
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