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 2025
06
Thu
6:00 PM
COPD Explained: Managing Symptoms and Improving Lung Health
Virtual Via Zoom
November is National COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) Awareness Month. COPD is a progressive lung disease that affects millions of people worldwide. It is the leading cause of death globally,...
Cost Free
Free
07
Fri
6:00 PM
Weekend Childbirth Education – Just Labor and Birth
Manchester Memorial Hospital
71 Haynes Street, Manchester , CT
Class meets Friday 11/7/25 from 6:00 - 9:00 pm and Saturday 11/8/25 from 9:30 am - 3:00 pm Designed for expectant parents with tight schedules. This two-session series of classes...
Cost $125.00
$125.00
07
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 11/7/25 from 6:00 - 9:00 pm and Saturday 11/8/25 from 9:30 - 3:00 pm. Designed for...
Cost $175.00
$175.00
08
Sat
8:45 AM
Fit For Delivery Prenatal Exercise Class – Drop In (Medical Clearance Required)
Manchester Memorial Hospital, Conference Room E/F
This class held Saturday November 8 from 8:45 am - 9:45 am. We are excited to launch a new prenatal exercise class designed for expectant mothers. Taught by an A.C.E....
Cost $20.00
$20.00
08
Sat
10:15 AM
Fit After Delivery Postpartum Fitness (Drop In)
Manchester Memorial Hospital, Conference Room E/F
A postpartum exercise class designed for moms and babies. Classes include cardio and strength exercises with an emphasis on regaining core strength. Individual attention is offered to help participants achieve...
Cost $20.00
$20.00
11
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
13
Thu
5:30 PM
End-of-Life Care Demystified: Hospice vs. Palliative Care
Virtual Via Zoom
November is Hospice and Palliative Care Month. Join us to learn about hospice and palliative care and the key differences between these care services. Misconceptions surrounding these offerings will be...
Cost Free
Free
13
Thu
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
13
Thu
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
18
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
18
Tue
12:00 PM
Understanding Your Medications (Sweet Talk Support Group)
Miller Building, Manchester Memorial Hospital
75 Haynes Road, 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
Wed
6:00 PM
Breastfeeding for the Pregnant Couple
Manchester Memorial Hospital
71 Haynes Street, Manchester , CT
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....