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September 2025
Parent/Caregiver Connect
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…
Find out more »Adult Connect Group
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.
Find out more »EFMN Brainerd Event: Training, Pizza & Social Hour
Community members of all ages impacted by epilepsy are welcome to join EFMN for an opportunity to learn how to recognize and respond to seizures, enjoy a pizza dinner, and connect with others impacted by epilepsy. Games and kids-friendly activities will be available, and you're welcome to bring something to…
Find out more »Youth and Family Connect Pizza Party
Families of children living with epilepsy are invited to gather together to connect with other families and enjoy a pizza party, arcade games, and a tumble gym. If you have any questions, please contact Outreach Manager, Lisa Necastro at lisa.necastro@efmn.org or 651-287-2358.
Find out more »October 2025
Partners of Someone with Epilepsy Peer Led Connect
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…
Find out more »Parents/ Caregivers of a Nonverbal Child with Epilepsy Peer Led Connect Group
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…
Find out more »Duluth Area Adults with Epilepsy Peer Led Connect Group
Adults impacted by epilepsy are welcome to attend this monthly 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, guests are welcome to order their own food/beverage, and you can text any or the facilitators listed…
Find out more »Twin Cities Creative Writing Group for Individuals Impacted by Epilepsy
Individuals impacted by epilepsy are welcome to join Babs Larson, retired librarian and author living with epilepsy to connect with others as part of creative writing group that meets monthly in Minneapolis at Mojo Coffee Gallery. Bring your notebook or computer, and food and beverage are available for purchase. Please…
Find out more »Shining Stars Mall of America Event
The annual Shining Stars event at Nickelodeon Universe in the Mall of America is an opportunity for families from across the state to come and meet others who have a child with epilepsy/seizures. Enjoy interactive activity stations including photo booth, art projects, STEM activities, games, food and Nickelodeon characters, followed…
Find out more »Creative Arts Program
Join art therapist leaders at the Adler Graduate School Open Art Studio for bi-weekly sessions of creative expression and social engagement through art. Individuals living with epilepsy ages 12 and up can focus on their own artwork or follow guided projects using different art mediums each session. Family members over…
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