Adult Connect Group
Join us to connect with other adults with epilepsy. This month our discussion topic is "Advocating for Yourself and Others." Contact Lisa Peterson at lisa.peterson@efmn.org or 218.624.1330 with any questions.
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West Central Community Workshop
When is a seizure not just a seizure? How can we tell the difference between a run-of-the-mill epilepsy and an epilepsy syndrome? What extra information do we gain when we successfully identify and name these rare epilepsy syndromes? Please join us for a presentation by Dr. Douglas Smith, a pediatric
Special Event – Living Well with Epilepsy: Medical & Advocate Insights
EFMN and UCB invite you to an evening of discussion on self-care and self-advocacy, from both a medical and a life perspective. Dr. Sima I. Patel, MD from U of M Health MINCEP Epilepsy Care will be giving a presentation on epilepsy complete with Q&A time with audience members. Advocate
Annual Shining Star Celebration
Join us to celebrate our Shining Stars for an afternoon at Nickelodeon Universe at the Mall of America! FREE ride wristbands for all Shining Stars! $10 for additional ride wristbands. Enjoy a program, free snacks, and rides. Connect with families from across the state!
Studio E – Art Program (Fall Session)
Enjoy a 6-week program for families and adults impacted by epilepsy. We meet every Tuesday from Oct 1 - Nov 5, and ask that registrants commit to attending all sessions. Work with art therapists to create artistic pieces using a variety of media (painting, collaging and sculpting, etc…) This is
Adult Connect Group – St. Paul
Adults affected by epilepsy, connect, share stories and support each other. Guest speaker Tess Sierzant, EFMN's Professional Advisory Board member, will be talking about managing your epilepsy and communicating with your team. Refreshments provided.
Family Connect – Fargo
Parents, please join us for open conversation and to share your journey with other parents and caregivers. To help alleviate childcare concerns, we will have supervised gym activities for children. Light snacks will be provided. RSVP here or contact Janice Tweet at jtweet@efmn.org or (701) 429-1165 with questions.
Social Event- A & G Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch
Join us for an afternoon of fall fun that includes two corn mazes, pick your own pumpkins, hay rides & cow train rides, petting the unicorn, human fooseball, and great food. Admission is free for those who have epilepsy and $5 for all others. Contact Amy Haugen at amy.haugen@efmn.org with
Studio E – Art Program (Fall Session)
Enjoy a 6-week program for families and adults impacted by epilepsy. We meet every Tuesday from Oct 1 - Nov 5, and ask that registrants commit to attending all sessions. Work with art therapists to create artistic pieces using a variety of media (painting, collaging and sculpting, etc…) This is
Epilepsy and Employment: An Open Forum
Do you have any questions or concerns regarding Epilepsy and employment? Disclosure, job search, accommodations, interviewing, resumes, recruiters and any other employment-related topics you want to discuss. The Epilepsy Foundation would like to invite you to an open forum hosted by EFMN staff to address those questions. This will be