Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota

Parents with Epilepsy Connect Group
2024-11-12 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Virtual Event via Zoom Meeting
Parents 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

Parent/Caregiver Connect Group
2024-11-21 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
2024-11-26 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

Moms Supporting Moms of Adult Children with Epilepsy
2025-01-07 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@yahooo.com or 701.2083 to RSVP or to ask questions.
Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89634617563?pwd=[REDACTED]

Parents/Caregivers of a Nonverbal Child with Epilepsy
2025-01-09 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 and Kim Olson. To RSVP or ask questions, you can reach Joel by email at joeljvirtue@gmail.com or text/call at (612) 730-0351 or Kim at loondancing@gmail.com or text at (218)269-9116.

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Young Adult Connect Group
2025-01-09 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

Parenting with Epilepsy
2025-01-14 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.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89634617563?pwd=[REDACTED]
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Parent/Caregiver Connect Group
2025-01-16 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 Peterson at Lisa.peterson@efmn.org or 218-624-1330

Adult Connect Group
2025-01-23 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

Significant Others/Partners of Someone with Epilepsy
2025-01-23 19:00 - 20:00
Join other significant others 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 or JP Yorro at jpyorro@gmail.com or 917.543.8700.

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2025 Camp Oz Info Session
2025-01-30 19:30 - 20:15 | Virtual Event via Zoom Meeting
Join Camp Director Erik Williams for a 45 minute session to learn more about Camp Oz, EFMN’s week-long summer camp in June at YMCA Camp St. Croix. Listen to a live presentation and bring any and all questions you might have as you consider registering your 9-17 year old child. Register below.

Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88241200331

Moms Supporting Moms of Adult Children with Epilepsy
2025-02-04 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. Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89634617563?pwd=[REDACTED]

Teen Connect Group
2025-02-11 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 Erik Williams at Ewilliams@efmn.org or 651-262-9345.

Parenting with Epilepsy
2025-02-11 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 202.321.5451.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89634617563?pwd=[REDACTED]
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Spanish Connect
2025-02-19 18:30 - 19:30 | 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 Nohely (651-287-2302, llamada/texto). enlace de zoom:

Parent/Caregiver Connect Group
2025-02-20 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 651-287-2358.

Adult Connect Group
2025-02-27 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 Peterson at Lisa.peterson@efmn.org or 218-624-1330.

Young Adult Connect
2025-03-06 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 Erik Williams at Ewilliams@efmn.org or 651-626-9345.

Partners of Someone with Epilepsy
2025-03-06 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual Event via Zoom Meeting
Join other significant others 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 or JP Yorro at jpyorro@gmail.com or 917.543.8700.

Zoom Link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89634617563?pwd=[REDACTED]

Parenting with Epilepsy
2025-03-11 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:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89634617563?pwd=[REDACTED]

Parent/Caregiver Connect
2025-03-20 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 218-624-1330.

Moms Supporting Moms of Adult Children with Epilepsy
2025-04-01 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

Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89634617563?pwd=[REDACTED]
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Partners of Someone with Epilepsy
2025-04-03 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 or JP Yorro at jpyorro@gmail.com or 917.543.8700.

Zoom Link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89634617563?pwd=[REDACTED]
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Parents/Caregivers of a Nonverbal Child with Epilepsy
2025-04-10 18:30 - 19:30
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 and Kim Olson. To RSVP or ask questions, you can reach Joel by email at joeljvirtue@gmail.com or text/call at (612) 730-0351 or Kim at loondancing@gmail.com or text at (218)269-9116. Find them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nonverbalepilepsykids

Zoom Link

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Spanish Connect
2025-04-15 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-05-13 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

Loss of a Loved One- Grieving Milestones Virtual Connect
2025-04-15 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual Event via Zoom Meeting
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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.

Parent/Caregiver Connect
2025-04-17 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.

Adult Connect Group
2025-04-24 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
2025-05-01 19:00 - 20:00
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.
Zoom Link:

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