Metro In Person Connect Group
2025-12-02 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Rockford Road Hennepin County Library, 6401 N. 42ned Ave, Crystal, MN, 55427
Individuals, parents 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 at the Rockford Road Hennepin County Library in New Hope. If you have questions, please contact Outreach Manager Erik Williams at ewilliams@efmn.org or 651.287.2319

Moms Supporting Moms of Adult Children with Epilepsy Peer Led Connect Group
2025-12-02 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 w/ Epilepsy Peer Led Connect Group
2025-12-03 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, JP Yorro at jpyorro@gmail.com or 917.543.8700 or Chris Merrill at cmerrill1@gmail.com or 612-805-1440.

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

Creative Arts Program
2025-12-06 14:00 - 16:00 | Adler Graduate School, 10225 Yellow Circle Drive, Minnetonka, MN, 55343
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 12 are welcome to participate as well. No creative skills are required.

Creative Arts Dates: October 11th, October 25th, November 8th, November 22nd, December 6th, January 17th, January 31st, February 14th, February 28th, March 14th. Attendance at each session is not required but preference will be given to those who can committ to the most sessions.

Cost: Free

Contact Pat Welch at Patricia.Welch@Alfredadler.edu or 651-983-5966 to register and/or ask questions.

Parenting w/ Epilepsy Peer Led Connect Group
2025-12-09 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.

Twin Cities Creative Writing Group for Individuals Impacted by Epilepsy
2025-12-13 09:00 - 11:00 | Mojo Coffee Gallery 2205 California St NE, Minneapolis, MN 55418
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 contact Babs Larson to RSVP or ask questions at babsandbeijing@icloud.com or (612) 231-4373.

Cancelled- EFMN In Person Connect Group
2026-01-06 18:00 - 19:30 | FM Area Foundation, 409 7th St. S, Fargo, ND, 58103
This event has been cancelled. Stay tuned for updates about rescheduled events!

If you have questions, please contact Outreach Manager Lisa Necastro at lisa.necastro@efmn.org or 651.287.2358.

Moms Supporting Moms Peer Led Connect
2026-01-06 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual Event via Zoom Meeting

Young Adult Connect
2026-01-08 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 651-262-9345

Partners of Someone with Epilepsy Peer Led Connect
2026-01-08 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#

Parenting with Epilepsy Peer Led Connect
2026-01-13 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual Event via Zoom Meeting

Duluth Area Adults with Epilepsy Peer Led Connect
2026-01-15 18:00 - 19:00 | Caribou Coffee – Duluth, 2100 London Rd, Duluth, MN, 55812, United States
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 below to confirm the table location once you arrive. Find them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1575034473435235 Facilitators : Codi Saran: codig21494@yahoo.com, 715-250-3993 JhonRae Reeves: jhonrae11@gmail.com, 218-576-8446 Desiree Gregorich: pugtekk@gmail.com, 218-310-4885

Parent/Caregiver Connect
2026-01-15 18:30 - 19:30 | Virtual Event via Zoom Meeting
Meet other parents, grandparents, and caregivers who live day-to-day caring for a child 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.

Twin Cities Creative Writing Group Peer Led Connect
2026-01-17 09:00 - 11:00 | Crescent Trace Apartment Building Meeting Room, 1101 Main St. NE, Minneapolis, MN, 55413, United States
nyone 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
2026-01-20 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

Adult Connect
2026-01-22 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 Lisa Necastro at Lisa.necastro@efmn.org or 651-287-2358.
