Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota

GRUPO DE CONEXIÓN EN ESPAÑOL
2024-04-17 17:30 - 18:30, 2024-03-20 17:30 - 18:30, 2024-02-21 17:30 - 18:30 (America/Chicago) | 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 ID de reunión: 821 8828 4802

St. Paul Community Pizza Party
2024-04-16 18:30 - 20:00 | Davanni’s, 41 Cleveland Ave S, St. Paul, MN, 55105
Come share connections and stories with other individuals and families impacted by epilepsy while enjoying a pizza dinner at Davanni’s in St. Paul. All ages are welcome, dinner is free for the person living with epilepsy and additional family and friends are invited for $5 per person or $10 per family. If you have any questions, please contact Metro Outreach Manager, Erik Williams, at ewilliams@efmn.org or 651-287-2319.

Peer Led Connect Group: Significant Others/Partners
2024-04-10 18:30 - 19:30 | 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.

Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86770016932?pwd=[REDACTED]

Meeting ID: 867 7001 6932

Passcode: [REDACTED]

For questions or to RSVP, contact Shawn Reinke at shawn.reinke@outlook.com or 320-291-6938. *Prefers a text before calling.

Parents with Epilepsy Connect Group
2024-04-09 19:00 - 20:00 | 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 Jessica Devens Rodning at jessica.rodning@efmn.org or 651.287.2301

Teen Connect Group
2024-04-09 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

East Grand Forks In Person Connect Group
2024-04-09 17:30 - 19:00 | Campbell Library, 422 4th St NW, East Grand Forks, MN, 56721
Individuals and family members impacted by 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. Sandwiches and beverages will be served. Please contact Lisa Necastro at lisa.necastro@efmn.org or 651-287-2358 with any questions.

Young Adult Connect
2024-04-04 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 Necastro at lisa.necastro@efmn.org or 651-287-2358

Adult Virtual Connect Group
2024-03-28 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

Open Gym Family Connect
2024-03-26 17:30 - 18:30 | Explorer Academy, 1780 17th St S, Fargo, ND, 58103, United States
This group gives kids a safe environment to play with their peers and siblings while parents share experiences with each other in regards to epilepsy. Please contact Lisa Necastro at lisa.necastro@efmn.org or 651-287-2358 with any questions. Registrant will receive a confirmation email from rsvp@efmn.org

Parent/Caregiver Virtual Connect Group
2024-03-21 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 Lisa Peterson at lisa.peterson@efmn.org or 218.624.1330

Epilepsy & Seizure Disorders: Awareness, Networking & Mentoring in BLA
2024-03-21 10:15 - 11:15 | Jessie F. Hallett Memorial Library, 101 1st St SE, Crosby, MN, 56441, United States
A place for people to share their experiences, their encouragement and support for one another and to network together.

Supporting each other goes beyond just sending an encouraging message, which we do rely on through difficult stages in our journey and we allow this space for each other to steam out and vent, it also means going to or showing up in support of each others events.

Event Details:
10:15A – 11:15A
Jessie F. Hallett Memorial Library
Crosby, MN 56441

For more information:

Contact persons: Jenifer or Barb
Contact phone: (218) 833-2199
Contact email: contact@epilepsyadvocates.org

Or message us on Facebook 😊

Loss of a Loved One Virtual Connect Group
2024-03-19 18:30 - 19:30 | Virtual Event via Zoom Meeting
Losing a loved one to epilepsy is a difficult journey. EFMN invites you to attend our quarterly Loss of Loved One Connect Group to find peer support, helpful resources, and to talk honestly about your grieving process. This group is specifically open to anyone who has lost a loved one to an epilepsy-related death. For more information contact Amy Haugen, Programs and Regional Outreach Director at amy.haugen@efmn.org or 320.203.9722

Moorhead In Person Connect Group
2024-03-14 18:00 - 19:30 | Moorhead Public Library, 118 5th Street South, Moorhead, MN, 56560, United States
Individuals and family members impacted by 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. Please contact Lisa Necastro at lisa.necastro@efmn.org or 651-287-2358 with any questions.

Parents with Epilepsy Virtual Connect Group
2024-03-12 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual Event via Zoom Meeting

Teen Virtual Connect Group
2024-03-12 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 Amy Haugen at amy.haugen@efmn.org or 320.203.9722

Grand Marais Pizza, Game and Craft Night
2024-03-12 17:30 - 19:30 | Cook County Senior Center, 10 North Broadway, Grand Marais, MN, 55604, United States
Individuals and family members of all ages impacted by epilepsy are invited to join EFMN for pizza, games, crafts and conversation. You’re welcome to bring a store bought potluck item. Contact Lisa Peterson at lisa.peterson@efmn.org or 218-624-1330

Young Adult Virtual Connect Group
2024-03-07 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

Virtual Day at the Capitol
2024-03-06 09:30 - 10:30 | Virtual Event via Zoom Meeting
Join us for Day at the Capitol and make your voice heard. Register today!

UPDATE CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER: Open Gym Family Connect
2024-02-27 17:30 - 18:30 | Explorer Academy, 1780 17th St S, Fargo, ND, 58103, United States
CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER: This group gives kids a safe environment to play with their peers and siblings while parents share experiences with each other in regards to epilepsy. Please contact Lisa Necastro at lisa.necastro@efmn.org or 651-287-2358 with any questions. Registrant will receive a confirmation email from rsvp@efmn.org.

Adult Virtual Connect Group
2024-02-22 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 Amy Haugen at amy.haugen@efmn.org or 320.203.9722. Registrants will receive a confirmation email from rsvp@efmn.org.

Parent/Caregiver Virtual Connect Group
2024-02-15 18:30 - 19:30 | Virtual Event via Zoom Meeting
Meet other parents, grandparents, and caregivers who live day-to-day caring for a child or loved one 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 loved one’s epilepsy journey. For more information, please contact Lisa Necastro at lisa.necastro@efmn.org or 651.287.2358. Registrant will receive a confirmation email from rsvp@efmn.org.

Pine City Valentine's Day Pizza, Craft and Game Night
2024-02-14 17:30 - 19:00 | Pine City Library, 300 5th St SE, Pine City, MN, 55063, United States
Individuals and family members of all ages impacted by epilepsy are invited to join EFMN for pizza, conversation, crafts, and games. You’re welcome to bring a store bought potluck item and/or a board games/activity to share. Please contact Lisa Peterson at lisa.peterson@efmn.org or 218-624-1330 with any questions. Registrant will receive a confirmation email from rsvp@efmn.org.

Parents with Epilepsy Virtual Connect Group
2024-02-13 19:00 - 20:00 | 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. Registrant will receive a confirmation email from rsvp@efmn.org

Teen Virtual Connect Group
2024-02-13 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 Jessica Devens Rodning at jessica.rodning@efmn.org or 651.287.2301. Registrant will receive confirmation email from rsvp@efmn.org

Duluth Valentine's Pizza, Craft and Game Night
2024-02-12 17:30 - 19:30 | Duluth Gospel Tabernacle, 1515 W. Superior St., Duluth, MN, 55806, United States
Individuals and family members of all ages impacted by epilepsy are invited to join EFMN for pizza, conversation, crafts, and games. You’re welcome to bring a store bought potluck item and/or a board games/activity to share. Contact Lisa Peterson with any questions at lisa.peterson@efmn.org or 218-624-1330. Registrant will receive an email confirmation from rsvp@efmn.org

Mankato Area Pizza Night
2024-02-12 17:30 - 19:00 | Jake’s Pizza, 330 Stadium, Mankato, MN, 56001, United States
Individuals and family members of all ages impacted by epilepsy are invited to join EFMN for pizza, conversation, crafts, and games. Please contact Jessica Devens Rodning with any questions at jessica.rodning@efmn.org or 651.287.2301

2024 Camp Programs Information Session
2024-02-07 19:00 - 19:45 | Virtual Event via Zoom Meeting
This information session will provide an opportunity to learn more about all Camp Programs at EFMN. In particular, we will focus on our week-long residential Camp Oz at YMCA Camp St. Croix in Hudson WI. This 45 minute session will include Camp Oz EFMN staff providing an overview of what the week of Camp Oz looks like and having a camp nurse available to answer questions. Camp Oz is open to youth aged 9-17. Register below.

Young Adult Virtual Connect Group
2024-02-01 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 Jessica Devens Rodning at jessica.rodning@efmn.org or 651.287.2301. Registrant will receive a confirmation email from rsvp@efmn.org.
