Events
Welcome to our Events Page!
Throughout the year, we offer 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!
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3 events,
Food Is Medicine Series – Session 1: Vitamins and Minerals
Join Sarah Khan, MS, RD in the Food is Medicine series to learn how everyday foods can support your health from the inside out. Each week focuses on a different nutrient group and how it fuels your body, supports disease prevention, and fits into a balanced lifestyle. Session Dates and Topics: Please register for each...
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Free
Food Is Medicine Series – Session 2: Carbohydrates
Join Sarah Khan, MS, RD in the Food is Medicine series to learn how everyday foods can support your health from the inside out. Each week focuses on a different nutrient group and how it fuels your body, supports disease prevention, and fits into a balanced lifestyle. Session Dates and Topics: Please register for each...
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Free
Food Is Medicine Series – Session 3: Proteins
Join Sarah Khan, MS, RD in the Food is Medicine series to learn how everyday foods can support your health from the inside out. Each week focuses on a different nutrient group and how it fuels your body, supports disease prevention, and fits into a balanced lifestyle. Session Dates and Topics: Please register for each...
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Free
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5 events,
Food Is Medicine Series – Session 4: Fats
Join Sarah Khan, MS, RD in the Food is Medicine series to learn how everyday foods can support your health from the inside out. Each week focuses on a different nutrient group and how it fuels your body, supports disease prevention, and fits into a balanced lifestyle. Session Dates and Topics: Please register for each...
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Free
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 Tuesday mornings. Registration is not required - this is a drop-in group. Time: 10 - 11 am The group is usually facilitated by an FBC... |
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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. Fathers and support persons are encouraged to attend. Taught by our Certified Lactation Consultants. Breastfeeding book provided with class. *Class Fee is per couple: 1...
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$35.00
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Join us for a gentle exercise class designed for pregnant and newly postpartum parents. Taught by an A.C.E. Certified Group Fitness Instructor and experienced Childbirth Educator and Birth Doula. Classes will include a warmup, low impact cardio workout, circuit and strength training, stretching and relaxation techniques. Individual attention is offered to help participants achieve their...
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$20.00 – $100.00
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For expectant parents who wish that babies came with an owner’s manual, this class covers diapering, bathing, crying, safety and many other details of newborn care plus postpartum self-care and adjustment to make a smoother transition to parenthood. Hands on instruction will ease you through the first days and nights at home with your baby....
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$50.00
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5 events,
Food Is Medicine Series – Session 1: Vitamins and Minerals
Food Is Medicine Series – Session 2: Carbohydrates
Food Is Medicine Series – Session 3: Proteins
Food Is Medicine Series – Session 4: Fats
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The Doula's Role in Labor Positioning Join Manchester Hospital Preferred Doula's new series, Unless I'm at a Birth, for a variety of CEU and educational programs designed for the new and experienced doula. This session will explore the doulas' role in labor positioning. Come prepared to learn and share labor positions that work best for...
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$40.00
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This class is specially designed for couples who recently found out they are pregnant (up to 25 weeks) or are hoping to become pregnant in the near future. This class, taught by our Certified Childbirth Educators, will help you to have the healthiest and safest pregnancy possible. We can answer your questions about Nutrition, Safe...
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$20.00
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6 events,
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 Tuesday mornings. Registration is not required - this is a drop-in group. Time: 10 - 11 am The group is usually facilitated by an FBC...
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Class runs every Tuesday from May 5, 2026 to April 9, 2026 This Class covers all the essentials for preparing for the labor and birth of your baby in six weeks. Topics include stages of labor, relaxation and breathing techniques, comfort measures, positioning for labor, partner's role, analgesia, anesthesia, cesarean birth, postpartum adjustment, breastfeeding, newborn...
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$175.00
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Let us help you prepare for your upcoming cesarean birth. This course, taught by an experienced Family Birthing Center Registered Nurse, covers information on what to expect in the operating room, anesthesia, and family-centered options. Also included will be how to get ready for and recover from a cesarean section both in the hospital and at...
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$40.00
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5 events,
If you have a baby six months and younger and want to get out to spend time with other new PARENTS, please join us for an informal support group on Saturday mornings. Registration is not required - this is a drop-in group. Time: 11:00 am -12:00 pm The group is facilitated by an FBC staff... |
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4 events,
Food Is Medicine Series – Session 1: Vitamins and Minerals
Food Is Medicine Series – Session 2: Carbohydrates
Food Is Medicine Series – Session 3: Proteins
Food Is Medicine Series – Session 4: Fats
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5 events,
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Class runs every Monday from May 11, 2026 - June 22, 2026 This Class covers all the essentials for preparing for the labor and birth of your baby in six weeks. Topics include stages of labor, relaxation and breathing techniques, comfort measures, positioning for labor, partner's role, analgesia, anesthesia, cesarean birth, postpartum adjustment, breastfeeding, newborn...
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$175.00
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5 events,
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 Tuesday mornings. Registration is not required - this is a drop-in group. Time: 10 - 11 am The group is usually facilitated by an FBC... |
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Class meets three weeks, Wednesdays May 13th, 20th, 27th from 6:00 - 8:30 pm. Designed for expectant parents with tight schedules. This three-session series of classes includes all the vital components to prepare you for labor and birth. *Class Fee is per couple: 1 ticket = 1 couple Class does not include Breastfeeding or Postpartum...
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$125.00
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This is an interactive class specifically designed for couples who have had a baby before or have taken the Childbirth Birth Classes. Perfect for VBAC couples too! The class gives couples a hands-on opportunity to get more in-depth information on comfort & coping skills for labor. In this class, participants will practice labor coping skills...
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$40.00
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5 events,
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Join us for a gentle exercise class designed for pregnant and newly postpartum parents. Taught by an A.C.E. Certified Group Fitness Instructor and experienced Childbirth Educator and Birth Doula. Classes will include a warmup, low impact cardio workout, circuit and strength training, stretching and relaxation techniques. Individual attention is offered to help participants achieve their...
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$20.00 – $100.00
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4 events,
Food Is Medicine Series – Session 1: Vitamins and Minerals
Food Is Medicine Series – Session 2: Carbohydrates
Food Is Medicine Series – Session 3: Proteins
Food Is Medicine Series – Session 4: Fats
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6 events,
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 Tuesday mornings. Registration is not required - this is a drop-in group. Time: 10 - 11 am The group is usually facilitated by an FBC...
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“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 located at 71 Haynes Street, Manchester CT. Please join us and network with other people with diabetes. Feel free to bring a friend or caretaker.... |
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Lactancia para la Pareja Embarazada Esta clase explica los benecificios de ammantar, las técnicas y posiciones, como expressar la leche materna y almacanamiento, maneras de prevenir problemas comunes, giando las primeras semanas en casa y mucho mas. Pardes y personas de apoyo son alentadas a attender. Enseñado por nuestras consultoras de lactancia. Se incluye un libro...
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$40.00
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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. (1 ticket = 2 people). A confirmation with additional information will be sent via email. Plan to arrive 10 - 15 minutes prior to your tour...
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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 and gets them familiar with The Family Birthing Center. Parents are encouraged to attend with their little ones. An age appropriate Family Birthing Center Tour...
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$15.00 – $35.00
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4 events,
Food Is Medicine Series – Session 1: Vitamins and Minerals
Food Is Medicine Series – Session 2: Carbohydrates
Food Is Medicine Series – Session 3: Proteins
Food Is Medicine Series – Session 4: Fats
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5 events,
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 Tuesday mornings. Registration is not required - this is a drop-in group. Time: 10 - 11 am The group is usually facilitated by an FBC... |
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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 and why in regards to birthing practices, baby care, infant feeding and safety. Refresh your baby care skills with some hands on learning too! The...
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$20.00 – $30.00
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6 events,
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Includes the following classes: 1. Weekend Childbirth Education – Just Labor and Birth Class meets Friday 5/29/26 from 6:00 - 9:00 pm and Saturday 5/30/26 from 9:30 am - 3:00 pm. Designed for expectant parents with tight schedules. This two-session series of classes includes all the vital components to prepare you for labor and birth....
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$175.00
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Class meets Friday 5/29/26 from 6:00 - 9:00 pm and Saturday 5/30/26 from 9:30 am - 3:00 pm Designed for expectant parents with tight schedules. This two-session series of classes includes all the vital components to prepare you for labor and birth. *Class Fee is per couple: 1 ticket = 1 couple Class does not...
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$125.00
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5 events,
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Join us for a gentle exercise class designed for pregnant and newly postpartum parents. Taught by an A.C.E. Certified Group Fitness Instructor and experienced Childbirth Educator and Birth Doula. Classes will include a warmup, low impact cardio workout, circuit and strength training, stretching and relaxation techniques. Individual attention is offered to help participants achieve their...
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$20.00 – $100.00
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4 events,
Food Is Medicine Series – Session 1: Vitamins and Minerals
Food Is Medicine Series – Session 2: Carbohydrates
Food Is Medicine Series – Session 3: Proteins
Food Is Medicine Series – Session 4: Fats
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5 events,
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 Tuesday mornings. Registration is not required - this is a drop-in group. Time: 10 - 11 am The group is usually facilitated by an FBC... |
5 events,
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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. Fathers and support persons are encouraged to attend. Taught by our Certified Lactation Consultants. Breastfeeding book provided with class. *Class Fee is per couple: 1...
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$35.00
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5 events,
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Class runs every Thursday from June 4th 2026- July 2nd 2026. This Class covers all the essentials for preparing for the labor and birth of your baby in six weeks. Topics include stages of labor, relaxation and breathing techniques, comfort measures, positioning for labor, partner's role, analgesia, anesthesia, cesarean birth, postpartum adjustment, breastfeeding, newborn care,...
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$175.00
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