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!
February 2025
15
Sat
10:00 AM
Just for You! Sibling Class & Tour
Manchester Memorial Hospital
71 Haynes Street, Manchester , CT
A one hour program for children ages 2 - 10 whose parents are expecting another baby. This class helps older children understand their roles as big brothers and big sisters and gets them familiar with The Family Birthing Center. Parents are welcome/encouraged to attend with their little ones free of charge. **Fee for families with...
Cost $15.00
$15.00
18
Tue
12:00 PM
Lunch and Learn: Fit for the Journey
John A. DeQuattro Cancer Center, Conference Room A
100 Haynes Street, Manchester , CT
Join us at our Lunch and Learn for Cancer Survivors and their caregivers. This Lunch and Learn topic will be presented by Mary Pesce, PTA, LSVT, CPT, CET who will discuss her program here at ECHN called Fit for the Journey (FFTJ). FFTJ is an exercise program designed for people with cancer, no matter where...
Cost Free
Free
18
Tue
6:00 PM
Postpartum & Baby Care Classes – Newly Added to the Schedule
Manchester Memorial Hospital
71 Haynes Street, Manchester , CT
This is a two week series: Tuesdays 2/18/25 & 2/25/25 from 6:00 - 8:30 pm 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...
Cost $50.00
$50.00
19
Wed
5:30 PM
Family Birthing Center In-Person Tour (5:30 pm)
Manchester Memorial Hospital
71 Haynes Street, Manchester , CT
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
19
Wed
5:50 PM
Family Birthing Center In-Person Tour (5:50 pm)
Manchester Memorial Hospital
71 Haynes Street, Manchester , CT
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
19
Wed
6:10 PM
Family Birthing Center In-Person Tour (6:10 pm)
Manchester Memorial Hospital
71 Haynes Street, Manchester , CT
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
19
Wed
6:30 PM
Family Birthing Center In-Person Tour (6:30 pm)
Manchester Memorial Hospital
71 Haynes Street, Manchester , CT
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
19
Wed
6:50 PM
Family Birthing Center In-Person Tour (6:50 pm)
Manchester Memorial Hospital
71 Haynes Street, Manchester , CT
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
19
Wed
7:10 PM
Family Birthing Center In-Person Tour (7:10 pm)
Manchester Memorial Hospital
71 Haynes Street, Manchester , CT
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
21
Fri
6:00 PM
Weekend Childbirth Education – Just Labor and Birth
Manchester Memorial Hospital
71 Haynes Street, Manchester , CT
Class meets Friday 2/21/25 from 6:00 - 9:00 pm and Saturday 2/22/25 from 9:30 am - 3:00 pm Designed for expectant parents with tight schedules. This two-session series of classes includes all the vital components to prepare you for labor and birth. *Class Fee is per couple: 1 ticket = 1 couple *Class does not...
Cost $125.00
$125.00
21
Fri
6:00 PM
Prepared Childbirth Education – The All Weekend Series
Manchester Memorial Hospital
71 Haynes Street, Manchester , CT
Includes the following classes: 1. Weekend Childbirth Education – Just Labor and Birth Friday 2/21/25 from 6:00 - 9:00 pm and Saturday 2/22/25 from 9:30 - 3:00 pm. Designed for expectant parents with tight schedules. This two-session series of classes includes all the vital components to prepare you for labor and birth. 2. Breastfeeding for...
Cost $175.00
$175.00
24
Mon
6:00 PM
Prepared Childbirth Education – The Six Week Series
Manchester Memorial Hospital
71 Haynes Street, Manchester , CT
Class runs every Monday from February 24 - March 31, 2025 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,...