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!
September 2023
19
Tue
12:00 PM
Sweet Talk Support Group: Beans, Beans, Beans – Plant Based Meal Planning
Manchester Memorial Hospital
71 Haynes Street, Manchester , CT
Please join ECHN’s Bridget Sutherland, RDN from 12-1 PM in Manchester Hospital’s Miller Conference room. You will learn about the health benefits of beans – and other pulses, like peas and lentils. We will learn the powerful nutrition punch these seeds provide to our diet, in an affordable, convenient, and delicious way! Bridget will review...
Cost Free
Free
21
Thu
11:00 AM
Elevate Your Wellness with Small Group Coaching!
Virtual Event
Small group coaching combines the benefits of personalized guidance with the power of group dynamics. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to work with an intimate group of 6 or less, guided by an experienced lifestyle coach. Zig Ziglar says, "You can't reach your destination if you don't know where you're going.” During the course of this 3-week...
Cost $47.00
$47.00
21
Thu
6:00 PM
Family Medicine: Seeing Newborns through to Old Age
Hybrid Session: In-person at Manchester Memorial Hospital, CR A, B & C or Live Webinar (Zoom)
Did you know that family medicine physicians specialize in the care for all? They can diagnose, treat, and provide complex, continuous, and coordinated care for you and your entire family. Join ECHN Medical Group’s Family Health Care Center Team as they share information about family medicine from the residency training to their scope of practice....
Cost Free
Free
24
Sun
11:00 AM
ECHN’s Annual Cancer Survivors Day – A Celebration of Life
Hartford/Windsor Marriott
28 Day Hill Rd, Windsor , CT
John A. DeQuattro Cancer Center Presents A Celebration of Life. ECHN's 19th Annual ECHN Cancer Survivors Day Event! Cancer survivors, their families, friends, and caregivers who have supported their fight are invited to join ECHN for an afternoon of inspiration and hope. KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Sean Swarner, International Speaker, Author and Adventurer. Voted one of the...
Cost Free
Free
26
Tue
12:00 PM
Garden to Table – Cooking Garden Vegetables
Virtual Event
Are you tired of eating those same garden vegetables cooked the same way? Come cook (virtually) with Sarah Khan, MS in Nutrition, who will show unique ways of seasoning and cooking your garden vegetables! Don’t have a garden? Grab some vegetables at the store and join! Sarah will incorporate summer squashes, tomatoes, peppers and much more! Session...
Cost $10.00
$10.00
28
Thu
11:00 AM
Elevate Your Wellness with Small Group Coaching!
Virtual Event
Small group coaching combines the benefits of personalized guidance with the power of group dynamics. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to work with an intimate group of 6 or less, guided by an experienced lifestyle coach. Zig Ziglar says, "You can't reach your destination if you don't know where you're going.” During the course of this 3-week...
Cost $47.00
$47.00
28
Thu
12:00 PM
Reduce Stress with 3 Simple Breathing Techniques
Virtual Event
Reducing stress doesn’t have to be an all-day event at the spa! Come and learn about the incredible benefits of taking a few deep breaths and how it can change your stress levels in just minutes. In this brief lunch-break workshop, you will explore three simple breathing techniques you can utilize to hit the reset...
Cost Free
Free
October 2023
03
Tue
6:00 PM
Fasting Mimicking Diet
Virtual Via Zoom
For centuries, fasting has been used to promote mental clarity, physical rejuvenation, and spiritual awakening. Today, fasting is a “diet darling,” currently being researched in over 2800 clinical trials. Join Naturopath Doctor Lauren Young as she shares research information behind this new fasting diet (not intermittent fasting), how it works and the benefits of this...
Cost Free
Free
05
Thu
11:00 AM
Elevate Your Wellness with Small Group Coaching!
Virtual Event
Small group coaching combines the benefits of personalized guidance with the power of group dynamics. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to work with an intimate group of 6 or less, guided by an experienced lifestyle coach. Zig Ziglar says, "You can't reach your destination if you don't know where you're going.” During the course of this 3-week...
Cost $47.00
$47.00
12
Thu
11:00 AM
Elevate Your Wellness with Small Group Coaching!
Virtual Event
Small group coaching combines the benefits of personalized guidance with the power of group dynamics. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to work with an intimate group of 6 or less, guided by an experienced lifestyle coach. Zig Ziglar says, "You can't reach your destination if you don't know where you're going.” During the course of this 3-week...
Cost $47.00
$47.00
17
Tue
12:00 PM
Sweet Talk Support Group: Why Protein is Important in a Diabetic Meal Plan
Manchester Memorial Hospital
71 Haynes Street, Manchester , CT
Please join Francesca Marchese, RD, MS, an outpatient sales representative from Abbott who will compare nutrition profiles from their diabetes protein supplement, Glucerna, to common snacks. She will also discuss the importance of protein in meals and snacks. There will be samples for all to try! We will meet in the Miller Building Conference Room...
Cost Free
Free
17
Tue
6:00 PM
Diabetes 101 – Understanding the Basics and Beyond
Hybrid Session: In-person at Manchester Memorial Hospital, CR A, B & C or Live Webinar (Zoom)
Calling all family members and caretakers! Join our informative webinar and gain a comprehensive understanding of diabetes to support your loved ones effectively. Our expert speaker, Sandra Dunnigan, RD, CDCES, will cover diabetes types, symptoms, and risk factors, enabling you to recognize warning signs and provide crucial assistance. Learn practical tips for creating a diabetes-friendly...