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!

March 2023

23
Thu
10:00 AM

Working Together to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes: Resources and Information

Virtual Event
Details

Interested in learning how incorporate healthy lifestyle changes into your daily routine to avoid, prevent or delay T2 Diabetes? Join a trained Lifestyle Coach for a discussion on how to incorporate healthy lifestyle changes to help prevent or delay the onset of Type 2 diabetes and other chronic conditions. You will also learn about resources...

Cost Free
Free
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April 2023

06
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 8-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 $59.00
$59.00
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18
Tue
11:45 AM

Sweet Talk Support Group: Shopping Tips and Senior Discount Day

Manchester ShopRite
214 Spencer St, Manchester
Details

Join ShopRite Dietitian, Lindsey Kent for a diabetes focused shopping tour. Walk around the ShopRite of Manchester and put your knowledge to practice as we discuss smart shopping strategies. From the produce department to the cereal aisle, we will be reviewing label reading, discussing budget friendly shopping tips and meal inspiring ideas.  This program is free and open to...

Cost Free
Free
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20
Thu
6:00 PM

Tasty Table: Upgrading your Snacks

Virtual Event
Details

Explore healthier, nutrient-rich snack ideas for your entire family all without sacrificing on flavor! Join our trained Lifestyle Coaches from the Diabetes Wellness Center as they share and prepare delicious and easy snacks anyone can make at home. Fighting disease and maintaining our health can be delicious. Please note, this program will be offered virtually....

Cost Free
Free
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May 2023

09
Tue
6:00 PM

Working Together to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes: Resources and Information

Virtual Event
Details

Interested in learning how incorporate healthy lifestyle changes into your daily routine to avoid, prevent or delay T2 Diabetes? Join a trained Lifestyle Coach for a discussion on how to incorporate healthy lifestyle changes to help prevent or delay the onset of Type 2 diabetes and other chronic conditions. You will also learn about resources...

Cost Free
Free
»
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

06
Tue
5:00 PM

Healthy Eating for Diabetes Management and Better Blood Sugar Control

Virtual Event
Details

Healthy Eating for Diabetes Management and Better Blood Sugar Control Join Tess Nuzzolo, Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist to discuss recommendations on types of food to eat when you have diabetes. She will discuss how portion sizes, meal timing, the glycemic index and their effect on stabilizing your blood sugar. Fee:...

Cost Free
Free
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08
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 8-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 $59.00
$59.00
»
15
Thu
6:00 PM

Tasty Table: Summer Barbecue’s Best!

Virtual Event
Details

Explore healthier, nutrient-rich snack ideas for your entire family all without sacrificing on flavor! Join our trained Lifestyle Coaches from the Diabetes Wellness Center as they share and prepare delicious and easy snacks anyone can make at home. Fighting disease and maintaining our health can be delicious. Topic: Summer Barbecue's Best! Please note, this program...

Cost Free
Free
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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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26
Mon
5:30 PM

Cooking with Bridget: Beans, Beans, and More Beans!

Women's Center for Wellness
2600 Tamarack Avenue, South Windsor, , Connecticut
Details

Cooking with Bridget – Beans, Beans, and More Beans! Learn all about beans, one of the most versatile, affordable, and healthy proteins. Bridget demonstrates how to incorporate beans into your everyday diet – and of course, offer samples to everyone! FEE: $25 Session Date and Time: Monday, June 26th , 5:30pm - 7:00pm Location: In...

Cost $25.00
$25.00
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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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