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!

October 2022

18
Tue
12:00 PM

Sweet Talk Support Group: Intuitive Eating

Manchester Memorial Hospital
71 Haynes Street, Manchester , CT
Details

Intuitive eating is a ‘non-diet’ approach to a healthier relationship with food. Registered Dietitian Lauren Rosenfeld will discuss what intuitive eating is. She will describe how to identify hunger and fullness cues. Lastly, Lauren will explain how intuitive eating can improve one’s relationship with food. This program will be presented in the ECHN’s Diabetes Wellness...

Cost Free
Free
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November 2022

01
Tue
6:00 PM

Nutrition Made Easy: Q&A with a Registered Dietitian and Trained Nutritionist

Virtual Via Zoom
Details

If your head is swirling with all the information on diets and nutrition tips; come join our virtual classroom with one of our registered dietician nutritionists who will answer all of your questions. Our trained professional who will answer all of your questions. Our trained professional will be able to provide nutrition guidance in making...

Cost $25.00
$25.00
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02
Wed
12:30 PM

Take Charge of your Health: A 6-week series focused on nutrition, getting active and all things healthy!

Virtual Via Zoom
Details

Thinking about your long-term health and wellness? We have the program for you! Join two of our trained lifestyle coaches for a 6-week program and kick start a healthier lifestyle. You will learn that small lifestyle changes can help you prevent or reverse chronic diseases and improve your quality of life. Each week will address a...

Cost $99.00
$99.00
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10
Thu
9:30 AM

Strength and Stretch for Women

Virtual Via Zoom
Details

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 6-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...

Cost $49.00
$49.00
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10
Thu
10:00 AM

Controlling Your Blood Sugar: Working together to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes

Virtual Event
Details

Interested in learning how incorporate healthy lifestyle changes into your daily routine to avoid 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. Discover what FREE resources are available to you to...

Cost Free
Free
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December 2022

07
Wed
12:00 PM

Controlling Your Blood Sugar: Working together to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes

Virtual Event
Details

Interested in learning how incorporate healthy lifestyle changes into your daily routine to avoid 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. Discover what FREE resources are available to you to...

Cost Free
Free
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07
Wed
12:00 PM

How to Prevent and Avoid Type 2 Diabetes: Informational Session

Virtual Event
Details

Interested in learning how incorporate healthy lifestyle changes into your daily routine to avoid 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. Discover what FREE resources are available to you to...

Cost Free
Free
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January 2023

12
Thu
9:30 AM

Strength and Stretch for Women

Virtual Event
Details

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...

Cost $59.00
$59.00
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17
Tue
12:00 PM

Sweet Talk Support Group: Exercising for Diabetes

Manchester Memorial Hospital
71 Haynes Street, Manchester , CT
Details

Danielle Watters, a clinical exercise physiologist at Rockville General Hospital, will discuss how exercise and physical activity can affect your diabetes.  She will discuss how your blood sugar reacts to exercise immediately and over time, what the weekly exercise guidelines are when you have diabetes, and how to incorporate movement into your daily life. This...

Cost Free
Free
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17
Tue
6:00 PM

Working Together to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes: Resources and Information

Virtual Event
Details

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...

Cost Free
Free
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February 2023

27
Mon
12:00 PM

Working Together to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes: Resources and Information

Virtual Event
Details

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...

Cost Free
Free
»

March 2023

23
Thu
10:00 AM

Working Together to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes: Resources and Information

Virtual Event
Details

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...

Cost Free
Free
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