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!
August 2024
12
Mon
6:00 PM
Breastfeeding for the Pregnant Couple (Virtual) – Newly Added to Schedule!!
Virtual Event
This class explains the advantages of nursing, breastfeeding techniques and positions, breast milk expression and storage, ways to prevent common problems, handling the first few weeks at home and more....
Cost $35.00
$35.00
13
Tue
10:00 AM
New Mothers’ Group
Manchester Memorial Hospital
71 Haynes Street, Manchester , CT
If you have a baby six months and younger and want to get out to spend time with other new Moms please join us for an informal support group on...
Cost Free
Free
16
Fri
6:00 PM
Prepared Childbirth Education – Weekend & Wednesdays
Manchester Memorial Hospital
71 Haynes Street, Manchester , CT
Includes the following classes: 1. Weekend Childbirth Education – Just Labor and Birth Friday 8/16/24 from 6:00 - 9:00 pm and Saturday 8/17/24 from 10:00 - 3:30 pm. Designed for...
Cost $155.00
$155.00
16
Fri
6:00 PM
Weekend Childbirth Education – Just Labor and Birth
Manchester Memorial Hospital
71 Haynes Street, Manchester , CT
Class meets Friday 8/16/24 from 6:00 - 9:00 pm and Saturday 8/17/24 from 10:00 am - 3:30 pm Designed for expectant parents with tight schedules. This two-session series of classes...
Cost $100.00
$100.00
19
Mon
6:00 PM
Postpartum & Baby Care Classes (Virtual) – Newly Added to Schedule!
Virtual Via Zoom
This is a two week series: Mondays August 19 & 26 from 6:00 - 8:30 pm For expectant parents who wish that babies came with an owner’s manual, this class...
Cost $45.00
$45.00
20
Tue
10:00 AM
New Mothers’ Group
Manchester Memorial Hospital
71 Haynes Street, Manchester , CT
If you have a baby six months and younger and want to get out to spend time with other new Moms please join us for an informal support group on...
Cost Free
Free
20
Tue
12:00 PM
Medication Check-Up (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
21
Wed
6:00 PM
Expectant Grandparent Class – Couple (Virtual)
Virtual Event
This class gives expectant grandparents the opportunity to learn how to best support the new family. Talk with other grandparents about your expectations, joys and concerns. Learn what has changed...
Cost $30.00
$30.00
21
Wed
6:00 PM
Expectant Grandparent Class – 1 person (Virtual)
Virtual Event
This class gives expectant grandparents the opportunity to learn how to best support the new family. Talk with other grandparents about your expectations, joys and concerns. Learn what has changed...
Cost $20.00
$20.00
22
Thu
6:00 PM
Plant Based Eating: Exploring the Summer Harvest
Virtual Via Zoom
Plant-based eating focuses on fiber-rich plant foods such as vegetables fruits, whole grains, legumes, nuts and seeds. Harvesting the power of plants in our diet has a multitude of benefits...
Cost Free
Free
25
Sun
12:00 AM
Understanding Birth Self-Paced eClass – Online/Anytime
Virtual Event
Here's the solution for parents who want the information, but can't fit the classes into their schedules or for moms on bed rest. These self-paced online classes will cover all...
Cost $95.00
$95.00
26
Mon
6:00 PM
Working Together to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes: Resources and Information
Virtual Event
Interested in learning how incorporate healthy lifestyle changes into your daily routine to avoid, prevent or delay Type 2 Diabetes? Join a trained Lifestyle Coach for a discussion on how...