BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.epilepsyfoundationmn.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260511T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260511T193000 DTSTAMP:20260508T033937 CREATED:20260414T151453Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T151945Z UID:56670-1778524200-1778527800@www.epilepsyfoundationmn.org SUMMARY:Parent/Caregivers of a Nonverbal Child with Epilepsy Peer Led Connect Group DESCRIPTION:Join other parents/caregivers of a nonverbal child with epilepsy for a space to share your experiences and support and encourage one another. This group meets quarterly over Zoom\, and it is led by EFMN volunteers Joel Virtue and Carissa Burns. To RSVP or ask questions\, you can reach Joel by email at joeljvirtue@gmail.com or text/call at (612) 730-0351 or Carissa at crpfarr@gmail.com or 612-644-9201 Find them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nonverbalepilepsykids URL:https://www.epilepsyfoundationmn.org/event/parent-caregivers-of-a-nonverbal-child-with-epilepsy-peer-led-connect-group/ LOCATION:Virtual Event via Zoom Meeting CATEGORIES:Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260511T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260511T200000 DTSTAMP:20260508T033937 CREATED:20260414T153520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T172720Z UID:56686-1778526000-1778529600@www.epilepsyfoundationmn.org SUMMARY:Peer Led Adults Navigating Life After Epilepsy Surgery DESCRIPTION:“You’re invited to connect over Zoom with other adults to discuss navigating life after epilepsy surgery.  This group is for those who have had any type of surgical intervention for epilepsy including lobectomy\, hemispherectomy\, RNS\, DBS\, VNS\, Visualize (laser guided ablation)\, etc.   Whether your impacts include continued seizures\, memory difficulties\, employment changes\, applying for benefits\, communication struggles\, family dynamics\, changes in energy level\, mental health impacts\, or any other life impacts\, this is a space for you to know that you are not alone.  \nFor any questions\, reach out to one of the peer-led facilitators.\nTraci Kokke: tlkokke@hotmail.com\, (608) 865-1106\n\nDavid Elmergreen: heygreenman@yahoo.com\, (715) 299-2302” URL:https://www.epilepsyfoundationmn.org/event/peer-led-adults-navigating-life-after-epilepsy-surgery/ CATEGORIES:Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260512T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260512T193000 DTSTAMP:20260508T033937 CREATED:20260320T145722Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T150108Z UID:56493-1778610600-1778614200@www.epilepsyfoundationmn.org SUMMARY:Teen Connect DESCRIPTION:This space is for teens with epilepsy to meet others who understand the journey they’re on. Join us to hang out\, make new friends\, and talk about growing up and living with epilepsy. For more information\, please contact Lisa Necastro at Lisa.necastro@efmn.org or 651-287-2358. URL:https://www.epilepsyfoundationmn.org/event/teen-connect-3/ CATEGORIES:Virtual ORGANIZER;CN="Lisa Necastro":MAILTO:lisa.necastro@efmn.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260512T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260512T200000 DTSTAMP:20260508T033937 CREATED:20260414T153259Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T172250Z UID:56683-1778612400-1778616000@www.epilepsyfoundationmn.org SUMMARY:Parenting with Epilepsy Peer Led Connect Group DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.epilepsyfoundationmn.org/event/parenting-with-epilepsy-peer-led-connect-group-11/ LOCATION:Virtual Event via Zoom Meeting CATEGORIES:Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T193000 DTSTAMP:20260508T033937 CREATED:20260320T144718Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T145031Z UID:56487-1779388200-1779391800@www.epilepsyfoundationmn.org SUMMARY:Parent/Caregiver Connect DESCRIPTION: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\, please contact Erik Williams at ewilliams@efmn.org or 651-287-2319. URL:https://www.epilepsyfoundationmn.org/event/parent-caregiver-connect-11/ LOCATION:Virtual Event via Zoom Meeting CATEGORIES:Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260526T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260526T183000 DTSTAMP:20260508T033937 CREATED:20260324T132432Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T132432Z UID:56499-1779816600-1779820200@www.epilepsyfoundationmn.org SUMMARY:Spanish Connect Group DESCRIPTION:La epilepsia puede ser una condición aislante sin el apoyo de otros\, pero creemos que nadie debería tener que enfrentar la epilepsia solo. Esta reunión virtual es una oportunidad para conectarse con otras personas hispanohablantes\, compartir experiencias y dar/recibir apoyo. Son bienvenidos personas con epilepsia\, cuidadores\, padres\, u otros seres queridos de alguien con epilepsia. Si tiene preguntas\, por favor contacte a Angela (651-368-6209\, llamada/texto). enlace de zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82188284802 URL:https://www.epilepsyfoundationmn.org/event/spanish-connect-group-15/ LOCATION:Virtual Event via Zoom Meeting CATEGORIES:Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260528T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260528T193000 DTSTAMP:20260508T033937 CREATED:20260320T145155Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T145451Z UID:56490-1779993000-1779996600@www.epilepsyfoundationmn.org SUMMARY:Adult Connect DESCRIPTION:Adults living with epilepsy come together to meet others\, share the triumphs and challenges of living with seizures and connect with those who understand the epilepsy journey. For more information\, please contact Lisa Peterson at lisa.peterson@efmn.org or 218-624-1330. URL:https://www.epilepsyfoundationmn.org/event/adult-connect-8/ LOCATION:Virtual Event via Zoom Meeting CATEGORIES:Virtual ORGANIZER;CN="Lisa Peterson":MAILTO:lisa.peterson@efmn.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR