Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota

Spanish Connect
2025-02-19 18:30 - 19:30 (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 Nohely (651-287-2302, llamada/texto). enlace de zoom:

Duluth Area Adults with Epilepsy In Person Connect Meeting
2025-02-13 18:00 - 19:00 | Essentia Health – Miller Dwan: Meeting Rooms 1-3, 502 E 2nd St, Duluth, MN 55805
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. You’re welcome to bring a store-bought item to share, and please plan to bring your own non-alcoholic beverage. Location: Miller Dwan adjoining meeting rooms. To RSVP, please email codig21494@yahoo.com or jhonrae11@gmail.com. If you have any questions, you call or Codi Gleesing at 715-250-3993 or JhonRae Reeves 218- 576-8446.

Parenting with Epilepsy
2025-02-11 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 202.321.5451.

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Teen Connect Group
2025-02-11 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.

Twin Cities Creative Writing Group for Individuals Impacted by Epilepsy
2025-02-08 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-01-11 09:00 - 11:00, 2024-12-14 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.

West Metro-Adults with Epilepsy In Person Connect Meeting
2025-02-05 18:00 - 19:30 | Ridgedale Library Meeting Room, 12601 Ridgedale Dr., Minnetonka, MN, 55305
Adults with epilepsy are welcome to attend this quarterly peer-led in-person group to meet others who can relate to their experiences of managing epilepsy. You’re welcome to bring a store-bought item to share, and please plan to bring your own non-alcoholic beverage. For question or to RSVP, contact Meaghan Yorro at meaghanelaine@gmail.com or (202) 321-5451 or Hannah Yokiel at hmyokiel@gmail.com or (507) 327-3321

Moms Supporting Moms of Adult Children with Epilepsy
2025-02-04 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. Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89634617563?pwd=[REDACTED]

2025 Camp Oz Info Session
2025-01-30 19:30 - 20:15 | Virtual Event via Zoom Meeting
Join Camp Director Erik Williams for a 45 minute session to learn more about Camp Oz, EFMN’s week-long summer camp in June at YMCA Camp St. Croix. Listen to a live presentation and bring any and all questions you might have as you consider registering your 9-17 year old child. Register below.

Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88241200331

Epilepsy & Seizure Disorders: Awareness, Networking & Mentoring in BLA
2025-01-27 17:00 - 19:00 | St. Joseph Hospital, lower level meeting room 523 N 3rd St. Brainerd, MN 56401
Join Jenifer and Barb to connect with others impacted by epilepsy at their monthly meeting in Crosby and/or Brainerd. This is a safe space to share experiences and provide encouragement and support for one another. Build your network of support and learn more about epilepsy as create new connections. Please contact Jenifer Williams at contact@epilepsyadvocates.org or (218) 833-2199 or Barb Mack at macks@brainerd.net or (218) 839-4702 to RSVP or to ask questions.
Find them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/epilepsyadvocates/

Significant Others/Partners of Someone with Epilepsy
2025-01-23 19:00 - 20:00 | ND
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. For questions or to RSVP, contact James Schaefer at james.schaefer84@gmail.com or 612.280.9643 or JP Yorro at jpyorro@gmail.com or 917.543.8700.

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Adult Connect Group
2025-01-23 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 Erik Williams at ewilliams@efmn.org or 651-262-9345

Parent/Caregiver Connect Group
2025-01-16 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
2025-01-16 10:15 - 11:15 | Jessie F. Hallett Memorial Library, 101 1st St SE, Crosby, MN, 56441, United States
Join Jenifer and Barb to connect with others impacted by epilepsy at their monthly meeting in Crosby and/or Brainerd. This is a safe space to share experiences and provide encouragement and support for one another. Build your network of support and learn more about epilepsy as create new connections. Please contact Jenifer Williams at contact@epilepsyadvocates.org or (218) 833-2199 or Barb Mack at macks@brainerd.net or (218) 839-4702 to RSVP or to ask questions.
Find them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/epilepsyadvocates/memori

Spanish Connect Group
2025-01-15 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

Parenting with Epilepsy
2025-01-14 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.

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Young Adult Connect Group
2025-01-09 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

Parents/Caregivers of a Nonverbal Child with Epilepsy
2025-01-09 18:30 - 19:30 | 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 meets quarterly over Zoom, and it is led by EFMN volunteer, Joel Virtue and Kim Olson. To RSVP or ask questions, you can reach Joel by email at joeljvirtue@gmail.com or text/call at (612) 730-0351 or Kim at loondancing@gmail.com or text at (218)269-9116.

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Duluth Area Adults with Epilepsy Virtual Connect Meeting
2025-01-09 18:00 - 19:30 | Essentia Health – Miller Dwan: Meeting Rooms 1-3, 502 E 2nd St, Duluth, MN 55805
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. You’re welcome to bring a store-bought item to share, and please plan to bring your own non-alcoholic beverage. Location: Miller Dwan adjoining meeting rooms. To RSVP, please email codig21494@yahoo.com or jhonrae11@gmail.com. If you have any questions, you can call or Codi Sarran at 715-250-3993 or JhonRae Reeves 218- 576-8446.

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Moms Supporting Moms of Adult Children with Epilepsy
2025-01-07 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@yahooo.com or 701.2083 to RSVP or to ask questions.
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EFMN In Person Connect Group
2025-01-07 18:00 - 19:00 | FM Area Foundation, 409 7th St. S, Fargo, ND, 58103
Adults 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. This group gathers in the meeting room at FM Area Foundation. If you have questions, please contact Outreach Manager Lisa Necastro at lisa.necastro@efmn.org or 651.287.2358.

Epilepsy & Seizure Disorders: Awareness, Networking & Mentoring in BLA
2024-12-19 10:15 - 11:15, 2024-11-21 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 😊

Duluth Area Adults with Epilepsy In Person Connect Meeting
2024-12-12 18:00 - 19:30 | Miller Dwan, 502 E 2nd St, Duluth, MN, 55805, United States
Adults impacted by epilepsy are welcome to attend this monthly volunteer led in-person group to meet others who can relate to their experiences of managing epilepsy. You’re welcome to bring a store-bought item to share, and please plan to bring your own non-alcoholic beverage. Location: Miller Dwan adjoining meeting rooms. For questions or to RSVP, please contact Kyah Altiere at 218.590.0515 or kkaltiere@gmail.com.

Co-Facilitators:

Codi Gleesing , codig21494@yahoo.com , 715-250-3993 (call or text)

JhonRae Reeves , jhonrae11@gmail.com , 218) 576-844 (call or text)

Shining Stars Roseville Ice Skating
2024-12-07 11:30 - 14:00 | 2661 Civic Center Dr. Roseville, MN 55113
Calling all Shining Stars and Shining Stars at heart! Individuals and families of all ages impacted by epilepsy are welcome to join in an afternoon of ice skating at The MN Oval, the largest outdoor refrigerated ice rink in North America. Connect with other families impacted by epilepsy while enjoying a classic Minnesota winter activity. Become a Shining Star TODAY. If you have any questions, please contact Metro Outreach Manager Erik Williams at ewilliams@efmn.org or 651-287-2319.”

Moms Supporting Moms of Adult Children with Epilepsy
2024-12-03 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.

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Contact: Shelly Torgerson
shellynd@yahoo.com

Adult Connect Group
2024-11-26 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 Lisa Necastro at Lisa.necastro@efmn.org or 651-287-2358

Aquarium-Bentleyville Shining Star Recognition Event
2024-11-23 14:00 - 19:00 | Great Lakes Aquarium, 353 Harbor Drive, Duluth, MN, 55802, United States
Individuals and family members of all ages impacted by epilepsy are invited to join EFMN on opening night of Bentleyville at the Aquarium with a bird’s eye view of Bentleyville on Saturday, November 23th from 2-7PM. Arrive any time after 2:00 PM to explore the exhibits. Dinner will be served starting at 3:30 PM, we’ll watch the lights go on at Bentleyville at 5:00 PM, and you can head over to Bentleyville when you’re ready. Shining Stars will receive special recognition at the event. This event is free to those with epilepsy and $10 for each additional guest. Cash or check will be accepted at the event. Financial assistance is also available by request. If you have any questions, please contact Lisa Peterson at lisa.peterson@efmn.org or 218-624-1330

Parent/Caregiver Connect Group
2024-11-21 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 Erik Williams at Ewilliams@efmn.org or 651-262-9345
