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!

May 2023

16
Tue
12:00 PM

Sweet Talk Support Group: Aromatherapy – Not Just for Stress Management!

Manchester Memorial Hospital
71 Haynes Street, Manchester , CT
Details

Explore the realm of natural solutions with Heidi Lyons as she explains how and why plant derived essential oils can help us with managing healthy emotions, sleep, stress, and so much more! Leave with a gift, knowledge, and practical applications for your life. This will take place at Manchester Memorial Hospital's Center for Healthy Living....

Cost Free
Free
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June 2023

20
Tue
12:00 PM

Sweet Talk Support Group: Brown Bag Medication Review

Manchester Memorial Hospital
71 Haynes Street, Manchester , CT
Details

Please join McKenzie Gregorio, Pharmacist from ECHN, as she reviews your "brown bag" or list of medications. She will point out the medication's main actions, common names, daily dose ranges and considerations when missing a medication dose or when getting refills etc.  This will take place in the Miller conference Room at Manchester Memorial Hospital. No...

Cost Free
Free
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July 2023

18
Tue
12:00 PM

Sweet Talk Support Group

Manchester Memorial Hospital
71 Haynes Street, Manchester , CT
Details

Please join us for an informal meeting and networking with other people with diabetes.  This will take place in the Miller conference Room at Manchester Memorial Hospital. No registration is required. "Sweet Talk” is a support group for people with diabetes. Please join us and network with other people with diabetes. No registration is needed...

Cost Free
Free
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August 2023

22
Tue
12:00 PM

Sweet Talk Support Group: Lets Take a Walk (& Lunch in the Café)

Manchester Memorial Hospital
71 Haynes Street, Manchester , CT
Details

Please join us for a casual walk around the hospital followed by lunch. Wear comfortable shoes and then we will go to the hospital café where you can buy lunch or bring your own. We will meet in the Manchester Hospital lobby at 11:45 AM. After our walk, we will plan lunch in the café around...

Cost Free
Free
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September 2023

19
Tue
12:00 PM

Sweet Talk Support Group: Beans, Beans, Beans – Plant Based Meal Planning

Manchester Memorial Hospital
71 Haynes Street, Manchester , CT
Details

Please join ECHN’s Bridget Sutherland, RDN from 12-1 PM in Manchester Hospital’s Miller Conference room. You will learn about the health benefits of beans – and other pulses, like peas and lentils. We will learn the powerful nutrition punch these seeds provide to our diet, in an affordable, convenient, and delicious way! Bridget will review...

Cost Free
Free
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October 2023

17
Tue
12:00 PM

Sweet Talk Support Group: Why Protein is Important in a Diabetic Meal Plan

Manchester Memorial Hospital
71 Haynes Street, Manchester , CT
Details

Please join Francesca Marchese, RD, MS, an outpatient sales representative from Abbott who will compare nutrition profiles from their diabetes protein supplement, Glucerna, to common snacks. She will also discuss the importance of protein in meals and snacks. There will be samples for all to try!  We will meet in the Miller Building Conference Room...

Cost Free
Free
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November 2023

21
Tue
12:00 PM

Sweet Talk Support Group: How to Navigate Medical Insurance

Manchester Memorial Hospital
71 Haynes Street, Manchester , CT
Details

Join us for an informative session on "How to Navigate Medical Insurance" and get the benefits in your plan. Patty Kelly , ECHN's Patient Financial Advocate, will field your questions and educate on how to be your best advocate in navigating medical insurance. Patty Kelly has been with ECHN for 9 years. She has over 30 years...

Cost Free
Free
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December 2023

19
Tue
12:00 PM

Sweet Talk Support Group: Holiday Party Potluck

Manchester Memorial Hospital
71 Haynes Street, Manchester , CT
Details

It's that time of the year when our diabetes support group celebrates each other and looks forward to setting new goal for 2024 . We hope you can join us for the annual holiday meeting. Please plan to bring a dish to share with the group!!   This program will take place in the Miller Building Conference Room...

Cost Free
Free
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January 2024

08
Mon
5:00 PM

New Year, New Goals

Virtual Event
Details

Are you busy and have no time to eat healthy? Or don’t know where to start? Join us with Sarah Khan, MS in Nutrition, who will discuss incorporating healthy eating into your busy schedule.  Monday, January 8th 5 – 6 p.m. Live Webinar (Zoom) $10 Pre-registration is required

Cost $10.00
$10.00
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11
Thu
9:30 AM

Strength and Stretch for Women: Trial Class

Virtual Event
Details

Looking to try something new in 2024?  Come and see what Strength and Stretch is all about before the new session begins on January 18th!  In this free trial class, we will go through several of the simple strength exercises and flexibility movements from a typical Strength and Stretch for Women class.  Begin to experience...

Cost Free
Free
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18
Thu
9:30 AM

Strength and Stretch for Women

Virtual Event
Details

Come explore the benefits of strength training in a gentle, supportive environment!  Improve your overall strength, balance, and flexibility while preventing injury and increasing your metabolism.  Throughout this 6-week series we will explore simple strength-building exercises for the entire body, followed by stretches to improve flexibility and relax the body and mind. Recommended equipment: a...

Cost $49.00
$49.00
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18
Thu
9:30 AM

Strength and Stretch for Women Drop-In

Virtual Via Zoom
Details

Curious about this class, but want to try it out before you commit to an entire session? Want to work on building strength but your schedule doesn't allow you to attend all 6 weeks? The Class Pass provides the flexibility to register for just one class at a time to best fit your needs. What...

Cost $9.00
$9.00
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