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SUMMARY:Food Is Medicine Series - Session 1: Vitamins and Minerals
DESCRIPTION: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. \nSession Dates and Topics: \nPlease register for each session separately. This registration is for Session 1. \nSession 1: April 7 – Vitamins & Minerals: Discover how micronutrients power your energy\, immunity\, and longevity. \nSession 2: April 14 – Carbohydrates: Learn about carbs and fiber and understand how to balance carbs. \nSession 3: April 21 – Proteins: Learn how much protein you really need and the best sources for strength and satiety. \nSession 4: April 28 – Fats: Explore healthy fats\, decoding labels\, and how to build heart-smart meals. \nEach session includes practical tips\, meal ideas\, and time for Q&A. \nDay and Time: Tuesdays\, 12:00-1:00 PM \nFee: Free \nLocation: Virtual via Zoom \nPre-registration is required. 
URL:https://healthyliving.echn.org/events/food-is-medicine-session-1-vitamins-and-minerals-2/
LOCATION:Virtual Via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Health Education Programs & Lectures,virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Sarah Khan":MAILTO:sarah.khan@echn.org
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SUMMARY:Food Is Medicine Series -  Session 2: Carbohydrates
DESCRIPTION: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. \nSession Dates and Topics: \nPlease register for each session separately. This registration is for Session 2. \nSession 1: April 7 – Vitamins & Minerals: Discover how micronutrients power your energy\, immunity\, and longevity. \nSession 2: April 14 – Carbohydrates: Learn about carbs and fiber and understand how to balance carbs. \nSession 3: April 21 – Proteins: Learn how much protein you really need and the best sources for strength and satiety. \nSession 4: April 28 – Fats: Explore healthy fats\, decoding labels\, and how to build heart-smart meals. \nEach session includes practical tips\, meal ideas\, and time for Q&A. \nDay and Time: Tuesdays\, 12:00-1:00 PM \nFee: Free \nLocation: Virtual via Zoom \nPre-registration is required. 
URL:https://healthyliving.echn.org/events/food-is-medicine-series-session-2-carbohydrates/
LOCATION:Virtual Via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Health Education Programs & Lectures,virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Sarah Khan":MAILTO:sarah.khan@echn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270421T130000
DTSTAMP:20260503T125835
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SUMMARY:Food Is Medicine Series -  Session 3: Proteins
DESCRIPTION: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. \nSession Dates and Topics: \nPlease register for each session separately. This registration is for Session 3. \nSession 1: April 7 – Vitamins & Minerals: Discover how micronutrients power your energy\, immunity\, and longevity. \nSession 2: April 14 – Carbohydrates: Learn about carbs and fiber and understand how to balance carbs. \nSession 3: April 21 – Proteins: Learn how much protein you really need and the best sources for strength and satiety. \nSession 4: April 28 – Fats: Explore healthy fats\, decoding labels\, and how to build heart-smart meals. \nEach session includes practical tips\, meal ideas\, and time for Q&A. \nDay and Time: Tuesdays\, 12:00-1:00 PM \nFee: Free \nLocation: Virtual via Zoom \nPre-registration is required. 
URL:https://healthyliving.echn.org/events/food-is-medicine-series-session-3-proteins/
LOCATION:Virtual Via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Health Education Programs & Lectures,virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Sarah Khan":MAILTO:sarah.khan@echn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T120000
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DTSTAMP:20260503T125835
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SUMMARY:Food Is Medicine Series -  Session 4: Fats
DESCRIPTION: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. \nSession Dates and Topics: \nPlease register for each session separately. This registration is for Session 4. \nSession 1: April 7 – Vitamins & Minerals: Discover how micronutrients power your energy\, immunity\, and longevity. \nSession 2: April 14 – Carbohydrates: Learn about carbs and fiber and understand how to balance carbs. \nSession 3: April 21 – Proteins: Learn how much protein you really need and the best sources for strength and satiety. \nSession 4: April 28 – Fats: Explore healthy fats\, decoding labels\, and how to build heart-smart meals. \nEach session includes practical tips\, meal ideas\, and time for Q&A. \nDay and Time: Tuesdays\, 12:00-1:00 PM \nFee: Free \nLocation: Virtual via Zoom \nPre-registration is required. 
URL:https://healthyliving.echn.org/events/food-is-medicine-series-session-4-fats/
LOCATION:Virtual Via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Health Education Programs & Lectures,virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Sarah Khan":MAILTO:sarah.khan@echn.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260901T230000
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SUMMARY:New Mothers' Group
DESCRIPTION: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. \nRegistration is not required – this is a drop-in group. \nTime: 10 – 11 am \nThe group is usually facilitated by an FBC staff member who is also a Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) but all feeding choices are supported. \nIf you have any questions\, please email Perinatal Education Coordinator\, Lauren Sembersky: lsembersky@echn.org or call 860-647-4790. \nLocation: Manchester Hospital Family Birthing Center Education Room\n71 Haynes Street\nManchester\, CT 06040 \n*Directions to FBC Lobby: From Main Street in Manchester take Haynes Street toward the hospital.  Before you reach the main entrance of the hospital\, take the first right onto Guard Street toward the Ambulatory Service Center (ASC).  The ASC is the 2nd building on the left.  Parking is available in the parking lot at the very end of Guard Street.  Enter the hospital through the ASC entrance and check in with security (ID required).  Take the stairs or elevator on your left to the first floor (press #1 – it is the 3rd level of the ASC).  The lobby is right off the elevator is outside the entrance into the Family Birthing Center. 
URL:https://healthyliving.echn.org/events/new-mothers-group-2/2026-09-01/
LOCATION:Manchester Memorial Hospital\, 71 Haynes Street\, Manchester\, CT\, 06040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Childbirth & Postpartum,Pregnancy, Childbirth & Postpartum
ORGANIZER;CN="Lauren Sembersky":MAILTO:bcrayton@echn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260903T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260903T203000
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SUMMARY:Expectant Grandparent Class (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION: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 class is taught by an RN Childbirth Educator who is a grandmother herself. \nThis class will be held virtually via Teams. \nYou will receive additional information via email. \nPlease call Perinatal Education 860-647-4790 or email lsembersky@echn.org for more information of if you have any questions.
URL:https://healthyliving.echn.org/events/expectant-grandparent-class-virtual-4/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Pregnancy, Childbirth & Postpartum
ORGANIZER;CN="Lauren Sembersky":MAILTO:lsembersky@echn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260908T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260908T230000
DTSTAMP:20260503T125835
CREATED:20250821T192356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T125427Z
UID:10003732-1788861600-1788908400@healthyliving.echn.org
SUMMARY:New Mothers' Group
DESCRIPTION: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. \nRegistration is not required – this is a drop-in group. \nTime: 10 – 11 am \nThe group is usually facilitated by an FBC staff member who is also a Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) but all feeding choices are supported. \nIf you have any questions\, please email Perinatal Education Coordinator\, Lauren Sembersky: lsembersky@echn.org or call 860-647-4790. \nLocation: Manchester Hospital Family Birthing Center Education Room\n71 Haynes Street\nManchester\, CT 06040 \n*Directions to FBC Lobby: From Main Street in Manchester take Haynes Street toward the hospital.  Before you reach the main entrance of the hospital\, take the first right onto Guard Street toward the Ambulatory Service Center (ASC).  The ASC is the 2nd building on the left.  Parking is available in the parking lot at the very end of Guard Street.  Enter the hospital through the ASC entrance and check in with security (ID required).  Take the stairs or elevator on your left to the first floor (press #1 – it is the 3rd level of the ASC).  The lobby is right off the elevator is outside the entrance into the Family Birthing Center. 
URL:https://healthyliving.echn.org/events/new-mothers-group-2/2026-09-08/
LOCATION:Manchester Memorial Hospital\, 71 Haynes Street\, Manchester\, CT\, 06040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Childbirth & Postpartum,Pregnancy, Childbirth & Postpartum
ORGANIZER;CN="Lauren Sembersky":MAILTO:bcrayton@echn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T230000
DTSTAMP:20260503T125835
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SUMMARY:New Mothers' Group
DESCRIPTION: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. \nRegistration is not required – this is a drop-in group. \nTime: 10 – 11 am \nThe group is usually facilitated by an FBC staff member who is also a Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) but all feeding choices are supported. \nIf you have any questions\, please email Perinatal Education Coordinator\, Lauren Sembersky: lsembersky@echn.org or call 860-647-4790. \nLocation: Manchester Hospital Family Birthing Center Education Room\n71 Haynes Street\nManchester\, CT 06040 \n*Directions to FBC Lobby: From Main Street in Manchester take Haynes Street toward the hospital.  Before you reach the main entrance of the hospital\, take the first right onto Guard Street toward the Ambulatory Service Center (ASC).  The ASC is the 2nd building on the left.  Parking is available in the parking lot at the very end of Guard Street.  Enter the hospital through the ASC entrance and check in with security (ID required).  Take the stairs or elevator on your left to the first floor (press #1 – it is the 3rd level of the ASC).  The lobby is right off the elevator is outside the entrance into the Family Birthing Center. 
URL:https://healthyliving.echn.org/events/new-mothers-group-2/2026-09-15/
LOCATION:Manchester Memorial Hospital\, 71 Haynes Street\, Manchester\, CT\, 06040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Childbirth & Postpartum,Pregnancy, Childbirth & Postpartum
ORGANIZER;CN="Lauren Sembersky":MAILTO:bcrayton@echn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T130000
DTSTAMP:20260503T125835
CREATED:20251120T140215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T140215Z
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SUMMARY:Benefits of Chair Yoga (Sweet Talk Support Group)
DESCRIPTION:“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. If you have any questions\, please call 860-647-6824.  \nDiscover how yoga can improve flexibility\, strength\, and blood sugar control. Sarita Nanda from Samadhi Yoga Studio will guide you through gentle yoga and chair yoga exercises—perfect for all fitness levels. Wear comfortable clothing and get ready to move\, stretch\, and breathe!
URL:https://healthyliving.echn.org/events/benefits-of-chair-yoga-sweet-talk-support-group/
LOCATION:Miller Building\, Manchester Memorial Hospital\, 75 Haynes Road\, Manchester\, CT
CATEGORIES:Diabetes
ORGANIZER;CN="Tess Nuzzolo":MAILTO:tnuzzolo@echn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T203000
DTSTAMP:20260503T125835
CREATED:20260423T182532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T182612Z
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SUMMARY:The Bradley Method® Classes for Natural Childbirth
DESCRIPTION:This 8-week session runs on Tuesdays starting September 15th. Registration will be completed at HHCHealth.org/events. Please email Lauren at lauren.sembersky@hhchealth.org to reserve your seat.\nThe Bradley Method® teaches natural childbirth and views birth as a natural process. The focus and belief is that most women with proper education\, preparation\, and the help of a loving and supportive coach can be taught to give birth naturally. The Bradley Method® is a system of natural labor techniques in which a woman and her coach play an active part. It is a simple method of increasing self-awareness\, teaching a woman how to deal with the stress of labor by tuning in to her own body. The Bradley Method® encourages mothers to trust their bodies using natural breathing\, relaxation\, nutrition\, exercise\, and education. \nFor more information: https://www.bradleybirth.com/ \nThis 8-class series is taught by a certified Bradley Method® Instructor with more than 15 years experience. \n(Class Fee includes the $25.00 materials and The Bradley Method® registration fee) \n*Class Fee is per couple: 1 ticket = 1 couple \nAfter registration\, you will receive an email confirmation with additional details. \nPlease call Perinatal Education 860-647-4790 or email for more information or if you have any questions.
URL:https://healthyliving.echn.org/events/the-bradley-method-classes-for-natural-childbirth-6/
LOCATION:John A. DeQuattro Cancer Center\, Conference Room A\, 100 Haynes Street\, Manchester\, CT\, 06040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Childbirth & Postpartum,Pregnancy, Childbirth & Postpartum
ORGANIZER;CN="Lauren Sembersky":MAILTO:lsembersky@echn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T230000
DTSTAMP:20260503T125835
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SUMMARY:New Mothers' Group
DESCRIPTION: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. \nRegistration is not required – this is a drop-in group. \nTime: 10 – 11 am \nThe group is usually facilitated by an FBC staff member who is also a Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) but all feeding choices are supported. \nIf you have any questions\, please email Perinatal Education Coordinator\, Lauren Sembersky: lsembersky@echn.org or call 860-647-4790. \nLocation: Manchester Hospital Family Birthing Center Education Room\n71 Haynes Street\nManchester\, CT 06040 \n*Directions to FBC Lobby: From Main Street in Manchester take Haynes Street toward the hospital.  Before you reach the main entrance of the hospital\, take the first right onto Guard Street toward the Ambulatory Service Center (ASC).  The ASC is the 2nd building on the left.  Parking is available in the parking lot at the very end of Guard Street.  Enter the hospital through the ASC entrance and check in with security (ID required).  Take the stairs or elevator on your left to the first floor (press #1 – it is the 3rd level of the ASC).  The lobby is right off the elevator is outside the entrance into the Family Birthing Center. 
URL:https://healthyliving.echn.org/events/new-mothers-group-2/2026-09-22/
LOCATION:Manchester Memorial Hospital\, 71 Haynes Street\, Manchester\, CT\, 06040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Childbirth & Postpartum,Pregnancy, Childbirth & Postpartum
ORGANIZER;CN="Lauren Sembersky":MAILTO:bcrayton@echn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T230000
DTSTAMP:20260503T125835
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SUMMARY:New Mothers' Group
DESCRIPTION: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. \nRegistration is not required – this is a drop-in group. \nTime: 10 – 11 am \nThe group is usually facilitated by an FBC staff member who is also a Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) but all feeding choices are supported. \nIf you have any questions\, please email Perinatal Education Coordinator\, Lauren Sembersky: lsembersky@echn.org or call 860-647-4790. \nLocation: Manchester Hospital Family Birthing Center Education Room\n71 Haynes Street\nManchester\, CT 06040 \n*Directions to FBC Lobby: From Main Street in Manchester take Haynes Street toward the hospital.  Before you reach the main entrance of the hospital\, take the first right onto Guard Street toward the Ambulatory Service Center (ASC).  The ASC is the 2nd building on the left.  Parking is available in the parking lot at the very end of Guard Street.  Enter the hospital through the ASC entrance and check in with security (ID required).  Take the stairs or elevator on your left to the first floor (press #1 – it is the 3rd level of the ASC).  The lobby is right off the elevator is outside the entrance into the Family Birthing Center. 
URL:https://healthyliving.echn.org/events/new-mothers-group-2/2026-09-29/
LOCATION:Manchester Memorial Hospital\, 71 Haynes Street\, Manchester\, CT\, 06040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Childbirth & Postpartum,Pregnancy, Childbirth & Postpartum
ORGANIZER;CN="Lauren Sembersky":MAILTO:bcrayton@echn.org
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