Parent Virtual Connect Group
2022-02-17 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago)
Meet other parents, grandparents, and caregivers who live day-to-day caring for a child with seizures and/or epilepsy. This is an opportunity to meet others, offer peer-to-peer support, share resources and experiences, and talk honestly about the triumphs and challenges of a child’s epilepsy journey. For more information, contact Martin Hernandez at mhernandez@efmn.org or 507-287-2103.

In order to ensure we can provide the best experience possible, we need a few things from you. Before registering for this group, please make sure you have the following:

A device that enables you to communicate with others – through a computer, tablet, or phone. A camera is preferred so that you can see others and they can see you, but it is not required.
Pair of headphones and a quiet space in your home. This is to ensure confidentiality and to provide you with the best experience as a member of the group.

Virtual Event: Bingo Night
2022-02-22 18:30 - 19:30 | Virtual Event via Zoom Meeting
Open to all ages, we welcome you to participate in EFMN’s Virtual Bingo Night! Make fun connections with others living with epilepsy while competing for gift card prizes for some of your favorite treats.

If you have questions, please contact West Metro Regional Outreach Manager Erik Williams at ewilliams@efmn.org or 651.287.2319.

To provide the best experience possible, we need a few things from you. Before registering for this event, please make sure you have the following:

A device that enables you to communicate with others – through a computer, tablet, or phone. A camera is preferred so that you can see others and they can see you, but it is not required.

Duluth Regional Walk
2022-08-18 17:00 - 19:30 | Park Point Pavilion & Beach House, 5000 Minnesota Ave, Duluth, MN, 55802, United States
Epilepsy is what unites us, and together we will walk in solidarity for epilepsy. In 2022, EFMN will host walks in eight cities across Minnesota – Bemidji, Duluth, Fargo-Moorhead, Mankato, Marshall, Rochester, St. Cloud, and the Twin Cities. The walks are the largest fundraising and awareness event in Minnesota to benefit people impacted by epilepsy. Join the thousands who will walk across the state this fall to raise awareness for epilepsy, raise funds for EFMN, and raise a sense of community with others impacted by epilepsy.

Duluth Family Social Event: Bowling & Pizza
2023-02-19 14:00 - 16:00 | Incline Bowling Center, 601 West Superior Street, Duluth, MN, 55802, United States
Individuals and families impacted by epilepsy are welcome to join EFMN for a time of bowling, conversation, and dinner. The person with epilepsy attends free, $5 per individual guest or $10 per family.

If you have any questions, please contact Lisa Peterson, Outreach Manager- Central/ Northeast MN at 218.624.1330 or lisa.peterson@efmn.org

Maple Grove Community Center Lunch Meet Up
2023-03-18 12:00 - 13:30 | Maple Grove Community Center, 12951 Weaver Lake Rd, Maple Grove, MN, 55369, United States
Come share connections and stories with other individuals and families impacted by epilepsy while enjoying lunch at the Maple Grove Community Center. All ages are welcome and the person with epilepsy attends free, $5 per individual guest or $10 per family. Youth attendees are also encouraged to stay and enjoy the center’s indoor Maple Play Maze after lunch. EFMN is committed to supporting all people who would like to attend our social events.
Register here and please bring cash or a check to the event to pay.
If you have any questions, please contact West Metro Regional Outreach Manager, Erik Williams, at ewilliams@efmn.org or 651-287-2319.

Duluth Taco and Game Night
2023-04-17 17:30 - 19:30 | Duluth Gospel Tabernacle, 1515 W. Superior St., Duluth, MN, 55806, United States
Individuals and family members of all ages impacted by epilepsy are invited to join EFMN for tacos and potatoe ole’s from Taco John’s, conversation, and activities. You’re welcome to bring a store-bought potluck item and/or a board games/activity to share.

Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders; Community Group Meetup
2023-04-20 10:15 | Hallet Memorial Library, 101 W Main, Crosby, MN, 56441, United States
A place in the Brainerd Lakes Area for people impacted by seizures and/or epilepsy to share their experiences, their encouragement and support for one another and to network together.

Facebook Group link

Grand Rapids Tacos & Game Night
2023-04-29 15:00 - 17:00 | Kiesler Wellness Center, 3130 SE 2nd Ave, Grand Rapids, MN, 55744, United States
Individuals and family members of all ages impacted by epilepsy are invited to join EFMN for tacos and potatoe ole’s from Taco John’s, conversation, and activities including pool table, corn hole, and board games. You’re welcome to bring a store bought potluck item to share. For more information contact Lisa Peterson at lisa.peterson@efmn.org or 218-624-1330.

Saint Cloud Tacos and Game Night
2023-05-02 17:30 - 19:30 | Great River Regional Library, 1300 W. St. Germain St,, St. Cloud, MN, 56301, United States
Individuals and family members of all ages impacted by epilepsy are invited to join EFMN for tacos and potatoe ole’s from Taco John’s, conversation, and activities. You’re welcome to bring a store bought potluck item and/or a board games/activity to share. For more information contact Lisa Peterson at lisa.peterson@efmn.org or 218-624-1330

Brainerd Tacos and Game Night
2023-05-03 17:00 - 19:00 | Brainerd Public Library, 416 S 5th St, Brainerd, MN, 56401, United States

Duluth Picnic
2023-06-11 16:30 - 18:30 | Hartley Nature Center, 3001 Woodland Ave, Duluth, MN, 55803, United States
Join us on June 11 for a gathering for individuals, families, and friends impacted by epilepsy. The Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota will provide the main course and bottled water. Feel free to bring a store bought food item to share. You are also welcome to bring a lawn game to share. For more information contact Lisa Peterson at lisa.peterson@efmn.org or 218-624-1330

Grand Rapids Picnic
2023-06-17 16:30 - 18:30 | Veterans Park, 10 NE 8th Ave,, Grand Rapids, MN, 55744, United States
Join us on June 17 for a gathering for individuals, families, and friends impacted by epilepsy. The Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota will provide the main course and bottled water. Feel free to bring a store bought food item to share. You are also welcome to bring a lawn game to share. For more information contact Lisa Peterson at lisa.peterson@efmn.org or 218-624-1330

Aquarium BentleyVille Tour of Lights
2023-11-18 14:00 - 19:00 | Great Lakes Aquarium, 353 Harbor Drive, Duluth, MN, 55802, United States
Join EFMN on opening night of Bentleyville at the Aquarium with a bird’s eye view of Bentleyville on Saturday, November 18th from 2-7PM. Arrive any time after 2:00 PM to explore the exhibits. Dinner will be served at 4:00 PM, we’ll watch the lights go on at Bentleyville at 5:00 PM, and you can head over to Bentleyville with your family when you’re ready. This event is free to those with epilepsy and $10 for each additional guest. Financial support is available. If you have any questions please contact Lisa Peterson at lisa.peterson@efmn.org or 218-624-1330

Grand Rapids Winter Crafts and Fun Event
2023-12-05 18:00 - 20:00 | Kiesler Wellness Center, 3130 SE 2nd Ave, Grand Rapids, MN, 55744, United States
Individuals and family members of all ages impacted by epilepsy are invited to join EFMN for a Winter Fun Event with crafts and activities . You’re welcome to bring a store bought potluck item. Contact Lisa Peterson at lisa.peterson@efmn.org or 218-624-1330 with questions.

Brainerd Lakes Area Pizza and Game Night
2024-01-15 17:30 - 19:00 | Baxter Pizza Ranch, 14643 Edgewood Dr. N Suite 110, Baxter, MN, 56425, United States
Individuals and family members of all ages impacted by epilepsy are invited to join EFMN for pizza, conversation, and games. You’re welcome to bring a card or board game to share. You’ll find our group in the party room. If you have any questions please contact Lisa Peterson at lisa.peterson@efmn.org or 218-624-1330. Registrant will receive a confirmation email from rsvp@efmn.org

Duluth Valentine's Pizza, Craft and Game Night
2024-02-12 17:30 - 19:30 | Duluth Gospel Tabernacle, 1515 W. Superior St., Duluth, MN, 55806, United States
Individuals and family members of all ages impacted by epilepsy are invited to join EFMN for pizza, conversation, crafts, and games. You’re welcome to bring a store bought potluck item and/or a board games/activity to share. Contact Lisa Peterson with any questions at lisa.peterson@efmn.org or 218-624-1330. Registrant will receive an email confirmation from rsvp@efmn.org

Pine City Valentine's Day Pizza, Craft and Game Night
2024-02-14 17:30 - 19:00 | Pine City Library, 300 5th St SE, Pine City, MN, 55063, United States
Individuals and family members of all ages impacted by epilepsy are invited to join EFMN for pizza, conversation, crafts, and games. You’re welcome to bring a store bought potluck item and/or a board games/activity to share. Please contact Lisa Peterson at lisa.peterson@efmn.org or 218-624-1330 with any questions. Registrant will receive a confirmation email from rsvp@efmn.org.

Grand Marais Pizza, Game and Craft Night
2024-03-12 17:30 - 19:30 | Cook County Senior Center, 10 North Broadway, Grand Marais, MN, 55604, United States
Individuals and family members of all ages impacted by epilepsy are invited to join EFMN for pizza, games, crafts and conversation. You’re welcome to bring a store bought potluck item. Contact Lisa Peterson at lisa.peterson@efmn.org or 218-624-1330

Epilepsy & Seizure Disorders: Awareness, Networking & Mentoring in BLA
2024-04-18 11:15 - 12:15, 2024-05-16 11:15 - 12:15, 2024-06-20 11:15 - 12:15, 2024-08-15 10:15 - 11:15, 2024-09-19 10:15 - 11:15 | Jessie F. Hallett Memorial Library, 101 1st St SE, Crosby, MN, 56441, United States
A place for people to share their experiences, their encouragement and support for one another and to network together.

Supporting each other goes beyond just sending an encouraging message, which we do rely on through difficult stages in our journey and we allow this space for each other to steam out and vent, it also means going to or showing up in support of each others events.

Event Details:
10:15A – 11:15A Jessie F. Hallett Memorial Library Crosby, MN 56441

For more information:

Contact persons: Jenifer or Barb
Contact phone: (218) 833-2199
Contact email: contact@epilepsyadvocates.org

Or message us on Facebook 😊

Grand Rapids Pizza, Games and Craft Event
2024-04-27 15:00 - 17:00 | Kiesler Wellness Center, 3130 SE 2nd Ave, Grand Rapids, MN, 55744, United States
Individuals and family members of all ages impacted by epilepsy are invited to join EFMN for pizza, games, crafts and conversation. You’re welcome to bring a store bought potluck item. Please contact Lisa Peterson at lisa.peterson@efmn.org or 218.624.1330

Hibbing Pizza, Games and Crafts Night
2024-05-09 17:30 - 19:30 | Fairview Plaza, 1200 East 25th Street, Hibbing, MN, 55746

Duluth Picnic
2024-07-11 17:30 - 19:30 | Lester Park, 61 Lester River Road, Duluth, MN, 55804
Join EFMN in Duluth at the Lester Park Pavilion for a potluck picnic on Thursday, July 11 for a gathering of community members impacted by epilepsy. The Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota will provide the main course and bottled water. You’re welcome to bring a store bought food item to share. You are also welcome to bring a lawn game to share. If you have any questions, please contact Northeast MN Regional Outreach Manager, Lisa Peterson at lisa.peterson@efmn.org or 218.624.1330.

Brainerd Picnic
2024-07-13 13:00 - 15:00 | Gregory Park Pavillion, 511 North 5th Street, Brainerd, MN, 56401
Join EFMN in Brainerd at the Gregory Park Pavilion for a potluck picnic on Saturday, July 13 for a gathering of community members impacted by epilepsy. The Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota will provide the main course and bottled water. You’re welcome to bring a store bought food item to share. You are also welcome to bring a lawn game to share. If you have any questions, please contact Northeast MN Regional Outreach Manager, Lisa Peterson at lisa.peterson@efmn.org or 218.624.1330.

Grand Rapids Picnic
2024-07-14 13:00 - 15:00 | Veteran’s Memorial Park Pavilion, SE 7th Avenue, Grand Rapids, MN, 55744
Join EFMN in Grand Rapids at the Veterans Memorial Park Pavilion for a potluck picnic on Sunday, July 14 for a gathering of community members impacted by epilepsy. The Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota will provide the main course and bottled water. You’re welcome to bring a store bought food item to share. You are also welcome to bring a lawn game to share. If you have any questions, please contact Northeast MN Regional Outreach Manager, Lisa Peterson at lisa.peterson@efmn.org or 218.624.1330

Duluth Regional Walk
2024-08-01 17:00 - 20:00 | Park Point Pavilion & Beach House, 5000 Minnesota Ave, Duluth, MN, 55802, United States
Epilepsy is what unites us, and together we will walk in solidarity for epilepsy. In 2024, EFMN will host walks in six cities across Minnesota – St. Cloud, Moorhead, Mankato, Duluth, Rochester, and the Twin Cities. The walks are the largest fundraising and awareness event in Minnesota to benefit people impacted by epilepsy. Join the thousands who will walk across the state this fall to raise awareness for epilepsy, raise funds for EFMN, and raise a sense of community with others impacted by epilepsy.

Register here.

Duluth Area Adults with Epilepsy In Person Connect Meeting
2024-09-12 18:00 - 19:30 | Miller Dwan, 502 E 2nd St, Duluth, MN, 55805, United States
Adults impacted by epilepsy are welcome to attend this monthly volunteer led in-person group to meet others who can relate to their experiences of managing epilepsy. You’re welcome to bring a store-bought item to share, and please plan to bring your own non-alcoholic beverage. Location: Miller Dwan adjoining meeting rooms. For questions or to RSVP, please contact Kyah Altier at 218.590.0515 or kkaltiere@gmail.com.
