Parents/Caregivers of a Nonverbal Child with Epilepsy Peer Led Connect Group
2026-02-03 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | 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 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

Moms Supporting Moms of Adult Children with Epilepsy Peer Led Connect Group
2026-02-03 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
2026-02-05 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, Chris Merrill at cmerrill1@gmail.com or 612-805-1440.

Find them on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1215068256936784/?rdid=X0aShBou5twD736b#

Teen Connect Group
2026-02-10 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 at Ewilliams@efmn.org or 651-287-2319.

Parenting with Epilepsy Peer Led Connect Group
2026-02-10 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.

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

Twin Cities Creative Writing Group Peer Led Connect Group
2026-02-14 09:00 - 11:00 | Crescent Trace Apartment Building Meeting Room, 1101 Main St. NE, Minneapolis, MN, 55413, United States
Anyone impacted by epilepsy who enjoys writing is welcome to join Babs Larson, retired librarian and author living with epilepsy to connect with others for a self-directed creative writing group that meets monthly in Minneapolis. Bring your notebook or computer, share with others about your writing, and enjoy a coffee. Please contact Babs Larson to RSVP or ask questions at babsandbeijing@icloud.com or (612) 231-4373. Babs will be in the lobby by 8:45 to welcome guests into the building, and she can be reached by phone at 612) 231-4373. to allow access into the building for anyone who arrives after 9:00am.

Spanish Connect Group
2026-02-17 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

Parent/Caregiver Connect Group
2026-02-19 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

Youth & Family Connect Playground Fun
2026-02-24 17:30 - 18:30 | Fargo Parks Sports Center, 6100 38th St. S, Fargo, ND, 58104, United States
Families are invited to meet up at the Fargo Parks Sports Center indoor playground with inclusive features that provide fun for all abilities and offers kids a safe environment to play with their peers and siblings while parents share experiences with each other in regards to epilepsy. The playground fee is covered by EFMN. Please contact Lisa Necastro at lisa.necastro@efmn.org or 651-287-2358 with any questions.

Adult Connect Group
2026-02-26 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
