Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota

Adult Connect Group
2025-05-22 18:30 (America/Chicago) | Virtual Event via Zoom Meeting
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.

Moms Supporting Moms of Adult Children with Epilepsy Peer Led Connect Group
2025-06-03 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual Event via Zoom Meeting
Moms of adult children with epilepsy are invited to attend this support group where moms of adult children come together and share their journey and experiences. We support each by providing a safe space for everyone to express how they are feeling and share about the challenges and joys of being a parent of an adult child with epilepsy. Please contact Shelly Torgerson at shellynd@yahoo.com or 701-381-2083 to RSVP or to ask questions. Find them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1431507547698535

Partners of Someone with Epilepsy Peer Led Connect Group
2025-06-05 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual Event via Zoom Meeting
Join other partners for an hour to discuss the highs and lows of your journey and hear from other significant others about how we best care for ourselves while caring for our loved ones with epilepsy. For questions or to RSVP, contact James Schaefer at james.schaefer84@gmail.com or 612.280.9643 , JP Yorro at jpyorro@gmail.com or 917.543.8700 or Chris Merrill at cmerrill1@gmail.com or 612-805-1440.

Parenting with Epilepsy Peer Led Connect Group
2025-06-10 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual Event via Zoom Meeting
Adults parenting while living with epilepsy are invited to come together to meet others, share the triumphs and challenges of living with seizures and connect with those who understand the epilepsy journey. Significant others and children of the adult with epilepsy are welcome to join the meeting with their person. For questions or to RSVP, please contact Kelly Schaefer at kelannschaefer@gmail.com or 952.412.1904 or KariAnn Buntrock at buntrock@bektel.com or 701.400.9017 Zoom Link:

Parent/Caregiver Connect
2025-06-12 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-07-17 18:30 - 19:30 | Virtual Event via Zoom Meeting
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 Lisa Peterson at Lisa.peterson@efmn.org or 218-624-1330.

Spanish Connect Group
2025-06-17 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-07-15 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-09-16 17:30 - 18:30 | Virtual Event via Zoom Meeting
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

Adult Connect Group
2025-06-26 18:30 - 19:30 | Virtual Event via Zoom Meeting
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 Necastro at Lisa.necastro@efmn.org or 651-287-2358

Young Adult Connect
2025-07-03 18:30 - 19:30 | Virtual Event via Zoom Meeting
A space for young adults with epilepsy to meet others and talk about life updates, challenges, and successes with others who understand the epilepsy journey. This is a young adult-led group looking to create peer-to-peer support and connection. For more information, please contact Lisa Necastro at Lisa.necastro@efmn.org or 651-287-2358.

Parent/Caregiver of a Nonverbal Child with Epilepsy Peer Led Connect Group
2025-07-07 18:30 - 19:30 | Virtual Event via Zoom Meeting
Join other parents/caregivers of a nonverbal child with epilepsy for a space to share your experiences and support and encourage one another. This meets quarterly over Zoom, and it is led by EFMN volunteer, Joel Virtue or Carissa Burns. To 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

Teen Connect Group
2025-07-08 18:30 - 19:30 | Virtual Event via Zoom Meeting
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 Peterson at Lisa.peterson@efmn.org or 218-624-1330.

Parenting with Epilepsy Peer Led Connect Group
2025-07-08 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-10-14 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual Event via Zoom Meeting
Adults parenting while living with epilepsy are
invited to come together to meet others, share the triumphs and challenges of living with seizures and connect with those who understand the epilepsy journey. Significant others and children of the adult with epilepsy are welcome to join the meeting with their person. For questions or to RSVP, please contact Kelly Schaefer at kelannschaefer@gmail.com or 952.412.1904 or KariAnn Buntrock at buntrock@bektel.com or 701.400.9017.

Loss of a Loved One Peer Led Connect Group "Navigating Early Grief"
2025-07-15 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual Event via Zoom Meeting
The death of a loved one to epilepsy is one of the most difficult experiences you will face. EFMN invites you to attend our quarterly Peer-led Loss of Loved One Connect Group to find peer support, helpful resources, and a space to talk openly about your grief. We recognize that everyone grieves in their own way and at their own pace. Whether you are looking to share, listen, or simply be in the presence of others who understand, this group provides a supportive and safe space where you are not alone. This group is open to anyone who has lost a loved one to an epilepsy-related death. For more information, contact one of the peer-led facilitators: Angie Weaver at angie.weaver@scn2a.org Loretta Campbell at lkboileaurcp@gmail.com You can also reach EFMN by phone at 218.624.1330.

Adult Connect
2025-07-24 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-10-23 18:30 - 19:30 | Virtual Event via Zoom Meeting
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 Erik Williams at Ewilliams@efmn.org or 651-262-9345.

Partners of Someone with Epilepsy Peer Led Connect Group
2025-08-07 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-09-04 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual Event via Zoom Meeting
Join other partners for an hour to discuss the highs and lows of your journey and hear from other significant others about how we best care for ourselves while caring for our loved ones with epilepsy. For questions, contact James Schaefer at james.schaefer84@gmail.com or 612.280.9643, JP Yorro at jpyorro@gmail.com or 917.543.8700 or Chris Merrill at cmerrill1@gmail.com or 612-805-1440.

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Parenting with Epilepsy Peer Led Connect Group
2025-08-12 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-09-09 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual Event via Zoom Meeting
Adults parenting while living with epilepsy are invited to come together to meet others, share the triumphs and challenges of living with seizures and connect with those who understand the epilepsy journey. Significant others and children of the adult with epilepsy are welcome to join the meeting with their person. For questions, please contact Kelly Schaefer at kelannschaefer@gmail.com or 952.412.1904 or KariAnn Buntrock at buntrock@bektel.com or 701.400.9017.

Young Adult Connect Group
2025-09-04 18:30 - 19:30 | Virtual Event via Zoom Meeting
A space for young adults with epilepsy to meet others and talk about life updates, challenges, and successes with others who understand the epilepsy journey. This is a young adult-led group looking to create peer-to-peer support and connection. For more information, please contact Lisa Peterson at Lisa.peterson@efmn.org or 218-624-1330.

Parent/Caregiver Connect
2025-09-18 18:30 - 19:30 | Virtual Event via Zoom Meeting
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 651-262-9345.

Adult Connect Group
2025-09-25 18:30 - 19:30 | Virtual Event
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 Necastro at Lisa.necastro@efmn.org or 651-2878-2358.

Partners of Someone with Epilepsy Peer Led Connect
2025-10-01 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual Event via Zoom Meeting

Parents/ Caregivers of a Nonverbal Child with Epilepsy Peer Led Connect Group
2025-10-06 18:30 - 19:30 | Virtual Event via Zoom Meeting
Join other parents/caregivers of a nonverbal child with epilepsy for a space to share your experiences and support and encourage one another. This meets quarterly over Zoom, and it is led by EFMN volunteer, Joel Virtue or 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

Parent/Caregiver Connect
2025-10-16 18:30 - 19:30 | Virtual Event via Zoom Meeting
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 Lisa Necastro at Lisa.necastro@efmn.org or 651-287-2358.

Spanish Connect
2025-10-21 17:30 - 18:30 | Virtual Event via Zoom Meeting

Moms Supporting Moms of Adult Children with Epilepsy Peer Led Connect
2025-11-04 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual Event via Zoom Meeting
