Events

Come explore the benefits of strength training in a gentle, supportive environment!  Improve your overall strength, balance, and flexibility while preventing injury and increasing your metabolism.  Throughout this 8-week series we will explore simple strength-building exercises for the entire body, followed by stretches to improve flexibility and relax the body and mind. Recommended equipment: a...

Join ShopRite Dietitian, Lindsey Kent for a diabetes focused shopping tour. Walk around the ShopRite of Manchester and put your knowledge to practice as we discuss smart shopping strategies. From the produce department to the cereal aisle, we will be reviewing label reading, discussing budget friendly shopping tips and meal inspiring ideas.  This program is free and open to...

Explore healthier, nutrient-rich snack ideas for your entire family all without sacrificing on flavor! Join our trained Lifestyle Coaches from the Diabetes Wellness Center as they share and prepare delicious and easy snacks anyone can make at home. Fighting disease and maintaining our health can be delicious. Please note, this program will be offered virtually....

Interested in learning how incorporate healthy lifestyle changes into your daily routine to avoid, prevent or delay T2 Diabetes? Join a trained Lifestyle Coach for a discussion on how to incorporate healthy lifestyle changes to help prevent or delay the onset of Type 2 diabetes and other chronic conditions. You will also learn about resources...

Explore the realm of natural solutions with Heidi Lyons as she explains how and why plant derived essential oils can help us with managing healthy emotions, sleep, stress, and so much more! Leave with a gift, knowledge, and practical applications for your life. This will take place at Manchester Memorial Hospital's Center for Healthy Living....

Healthy Eating for Diabetes Management and Better Blood Sugar Control Join Tess Nuzzolo, Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist to discuss recommendations on types of food to eat when you have diabetes. She will discuss how portion sizes, meal timing, the glycemic index and their effect on stabilizing your blood sugar. Fee:...

Come explore the benefits of strength training in a gentle, supportive environment!  Improve your overall strength, balance, and flexibility while preventing injury and increasing your metabolism.  Throughout this 8-week series we will explore simple strength-building exercises for the entire body, followed by stretches to improve flexibility and relax the body and mind. Recommended equipment: a...

Explore healthier, nutrient-rich snack ideas for your entire family all without sacrificing on flavor! Join our trained Lifestyle Coaches from the Diabetes Wellness Center as they share and prepare delicious and easy snacks anyone can make at home. Fighting disease and maintaining our health can be delicious. Topic: Summer Barbecue's Best! Please note, this program...

Please join McKenzie Gregorio, Pharmacist from ECHN, as she reviews your "brown bag" or list of medications. She will point out the medication's main actions, common names, daily dose ranges and considerations when missing a medication dose or when getting refills etc.  This will take place in the Miller conference Room at Manchester Memorial Hospital. No...

Please join us for an informal meeting and networking with other people with diabetes.  This will take place in the Miller conference Room at Manchester Memorial Hospital. No registration is required. "Sweet Talk” is a support group for people with diabetes. Please join us and network with other people with diabetes. No registration is needed...

Please join us for a casual walk around the hospital followed by lunch. Wear comfortable shoes and then we will go to the hospital café where you can buy lunch or bring your own. We will meet in the Manchester Hospital lobby at 11:45 AM. After our walk, we will plan lunch in the café around...

Can't make the entire series of Strength and Stretch? Pay $9 per class session.