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!
November 2024
19
Tue
12:00 PM
Discover the Therapeutic Benefits of Massage and Acupuncture for Diabetes and Stress Management (Sweet Talk Support Group)
Manchester Memorial Hospital
71 Haynes Street, Manchester , CT
“Sweet Talk” is a support group for people with diabetes and prediabetes. The group meets regularly on the third Tuesday of the month from 12-1 PM at Manchester Memorial Hospital...
Cost Free
Free
19
Tue
5:00 PM
Hospice and Palliative Care: Comfort and Support for Serious Illnesses
Virtual Via Zoom
Hospice and Palliative care are types of health care that focus on the palliation of a terminally ill patient's pain and symptoms and attending to their emotional and spiritual needs...
Cost Free
Free
20
Wed
1:00 PM
Joint Effort Program
Manchester Memorial Hospital, Conference Room E/F
This program is for individuals scheduled to have total or partial hip or knee replacement surgery and for those thinking about having replacement surgery. ECHN staff will explain, step-by-step, the...
Cost Free
Free
December 2024
09
Mon
5:30 PM
Breathe Easy: Managing Sleep Apnea for Better Health
Virtual Via Zoom
Sleep apnea is a disorder that causes you to stop breathing while asleep. Your brain tries to protect you by waking you up enough to breathe, but this prevents you...
Cost Free
Free
11
Wed
6:00 PM
Postpartum & Baby Care Classes
Manchester Memorial Hospital
71 Haynes Street, Manchester , CT
This is a two week series: Wednesdays 12/11/24 & 12/18/24 from 6:00 - 8:30 pm For expectant parents who wish that babies came with an owner’s manual, this class covers...
Cost $45.00
$45.00
17
Tue
12:00 PM
Sweet Talk Support Group Holiday Gathering
Manchester Memorial Hospital
71 Haynes Street, Manchester , CT
“Sweet Talk” is a support group for people with diabetes and prediabetes. The group meets regularly on the third Tuesday of the month from 12-1 PM at Manchester Memorial Hospital...
Cost Free
Free
January 2025
02
Thu
10:00 AM
Postponed Infant Massage for Mom and Baby (3 Week Series) – Postponed to January 9
Manchester Memorial Hospital
71 Haynes Street, Manchester , CT
Class meets Thursdays morning from January 2 - 16 This program provides an opportunity for mom and baby to deepen their bond and develop relaxation skills that will last a...
Cost $50.00
$50.00
03
Fri
6:00 PM
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...
Cost $15.00
$15.00
07
Tue
6:00 PM
The Bradley Method® Classes for Natural Childbirth
Manchester Memorial Hospital, Conference Room E/F
This 8 week session runs from Tuesday, January 7 - February 25 The Bradley Method® teaches natural childbirth and views birth as a natural process. The focus and belief is...
Cost $325.00
$325.00
09
Thu
10:00 AM
Infant Massage for Mom and Baby (3 Week Series) (originally scheduled to start 1/2/25)
Manchester Memorial Hospital
71 Haynes Street, Manchester , CT
Class meets Thursdays morning from January 9 - 23 This program provides an opportunity for mom and baby to deepen their bond and develop relaxation skills that will last a...
Cost $50.00
$50.00
11
Sat
9:00 AM
Postponed Family Birthing Center In-Person Tour (9:00 am) – Full
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....
Cost Free
Free
11
Sat
9:20 AM
Postponed Family Birthing Center In-Person Tour (9:20 am) – Full
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....