Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota

Aquarium BentleyVille Tour of Lights
2023-11-18 14:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | 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, 2024-10-17 10:15 - 11:15, 2024-11-21 10:15 - 11:15, 2024-12-19 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.

Duluth Area Adults with Epilepsy In Person Connect Meeting
2024-10-10 18:00 - 19:30, 2024-11-14 18:00 - 19:30, 2024-12-12 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 Altiere at 218.590.0515 or kkaltiere@gmail.com.

Co-Facilitators:

Codi Gleesing , codig21494@yahoo.com , 715-250-3993 (call or text)

JhonRae Reeves , jhonrae11@gmail.com , 218) 576-844 (call or text)

Brainerd Lakes Area Coffee & Conversation
2024-10-17 15:00 - 17:30 | Caribou Coffee 425 8th Ave NE, 425 8th Ave. NE, Brainerd, MN, 56401
Stop by the Brainerd Caribou @ 425 8th Ave NE to connect with Lisa Peterson and others impacted by epilepsy.

Pine City Potluck & Game Night
2024-10-25 17:30 - 19:30 | 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 a potluck, conversation, crafts, and games. Please bring a store bought potluck item, and you’re welcome to bring a board games/activity to share.

Duluth Potluck Picnic
2025-06-05 17:00 - 19:00 | Lester Park, 61 Lester River Road, Duluth, MN, 55804
Join EFMN in Duluth at the Lester Park Pavilion for a potluck picnic on Thursday, June 5 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 Outreach Manager, Lisa Peterson at lisa.peterson@efmn.org or 218.624.1330

Duluth United in Epilepsy Walk
2025-08-07 17:00 - 19:30 | Park Point Pavilion & Beach House, 5000 Minnesota Ave, Duluth, MN, 55802, United States
Strength in Support. Power in Community.

Join the Duluth community for an afternoon of fun, games, and connection as we raise awareness and support for those impacted by epilepsy. This is one of Minnesota’s largest fundraising events for the epilepsy community. Whether you’re walking solo or rallying team, get ready and register here!

Duluth Area Adults with Epilepsy Peer Led Connect Group
2025-10-09 18:30 - 19:30 | Dove Tail Cafe & Market Place, 1917 W. Superior St., Duluth, MN, 55806
Adults impacted by epilepsy are welcome to attend this monthly peer-led in-person group to meet others who can relate to their experiences of managing epilepsy. The group will meet at an open table, guests are welcome to order their own food/beverage, and you can text any or the facilitators listed below to confirm the table location once you arrive. Find them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1575034473435235 Facilitator: Desiree Gregorich: pugtekk@gmail.com, 218-310-4885

Duluth Area Adults with Epilepsy Peer Led Connect Group- In Person
2026-02-12 18:00 - 19:00 | Caribou Coffee – Duluth, 2100 London Rd, Duluth, MN, 55812, United States
Adults impacted by epilepsy are welcome to attend this quarterly peer-led in-person group to meet others who can relate to their experiences of managing epilepsy. The group will meet at an open table, and guests are welcome to order their own food/beverage. Find them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1575034473435235 Facilitator: Desiree Gregorich: pugtekk@gmail.com, 218-310-4885
