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!
July 2025
17
Thu
6:00 PM
Prepared Childbirth Education – The Six Week Series
Manchester Memorial Hospital
71 Haynes Street, Manchester , CT
Class runs every Thursday from July 17 - August 21, 2025 This Class covers all the essentials for preparing for the labor and birth of your baby in six weeks....
Cost $175.00
$175.00
21
Mon
6:00 PM
Prepared Childbirth Education – The Six Week Virtual Series
Virtual Via Zoom
Class runs every Monday virtually via Zoom from July 21 - August 25 This Class covers all the essentials for preparing for the labor and birth of your baby in...
Cost $175.00
$175.00
25
Fri
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....
Cost $35.00
$35.00
26
Sat
9:30 AM
Postpartum & Baby Care Classes
Manchester Memorial Hospital
71 Haynes Street, Manchester , CT
Saturday July 26 9:30 am - 3:00 pm (Lunch break from 12:00 - 12:30) For expectant parents who wish that babies came with an owner’s manual, this class covers diapering,...
Cost $50.00
$50.00
28
Mon
6:00 PM
Prepared Childbirth Education – The Six Week Series
Manchester Memorial Hospital
71 Haynes Street, Manchester , CT
Class runs every Monday from July 28 - September 8, 2025 (no session on 9/1) This Class covers all the essentials for preparing for the labor and birth of your...
Cost $175.00
$175.00
30
Wed
6:00 PM
Newborn Massage For the Pregnant Couple (Virtual)
Virtual Event
Learn about the many benefits of newborn massage as well as infant cues, newborn behavioral states, reflexes and massage techniques you can use with your baby as soon as they...
Cost $35.00
$35.00
August 2025
01
Fri
6:00 PM
The Bradley Method® Classes for Natural Childbirth
Manchester Memorial Hospital, Conference Room E/F
This 6 week session runs on every other Friday starting August 1, 2025 The Bradley Method® teaches natural childbirth and views birth as a natural process. The focus and belief...
Cost $325.00
$325.00
02
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...
Cost $15.00
$15.00
08
Fri
6:00 PM
Expectant Grandparent Class – Couple (In-Person)
Manchester Memorial Hospital
71 Haynes Street, Manchester , CT
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
08
Fri
6:00 PM
Expectant Grandparent Class – 1 Person (In-Person)
Manchester Memorial Hospital
71 Haynes Street, Manchester , CT
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
20
Wed
7:00 PM
Childbirth Refresher – Advanced Comfort Skills for Labor
Manchester Memorial Hospital
71 Haynes Street, Manchester , CT
This is an interactive class specifically designed for couples who have had a baby before or have taken the Understanding Birth eClass. Perfect for VBAC couples too! The class gives...
Cost $35.00
$35.00
22
Fri
6:00 PM
Weekend Childbirth Education – Just Labor and Birth
Manchester Memorial Hospital
71 Haynes Street, Manchester , CT
Class meets Friday 8/22/25 from 6:00 - 9:00 pm and Saturday 8/23/25 from 9:30 am - 3:00 pm Designed for expectant parents with tight schedules. This two-session series of classes...