Epilepsy & Seizure Disorders: Awareness, Networking & Mentoring in BLA
2024-05-16 11:15 - 12:15, 2024-06-20 11:15 - 12:15, 2024-07-18 10:15 - 11:15 (America/Chicago) | 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 😊

Parent/Caregiver Connect Group
2024-05-16 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 Erik Williams at ewilliams@efmn.org or 651.262.9345

Northwest and Central MN Shining Stars Event
2024-05-18 11:00 - 14:00 | Arrowwod Indoor Waterpark, 2100 Arrowwood Lane, Alexandra, MN, 56308, United States
Calling all Shining Stars to come make a splash with EFMN! All individuals and families impacted by epilepsy are invited to join in a day of fun at the Big Splash Waterpark Arrowwood Resort in Alexandria, MN to celebrate our EFMN Shining Stars. Your adventure can take you on three 4-story-tall waterslides, float down the Lazy River on an inner tube, relax in the tropical whirlpool spa, try the basketball shootout, lily pad water walk, and more! Also enjoy the opportunity to connect with others over a slice of pizza and soft drink. People with epilepsy receive a free all-day waterpark wristband and additional family and friends are welcome for a cost of $5 per individual guest or $10 per family. EFMN event is from 11A-2P but waterpark wristbands are good until 9P so feel free to stay as long as you like until 9P. Lunch will be provided.

Lodging is available at $149 +tax. Use group code EPILEPSY FOUNDATION when booking reservation by phone at Arrowwood Resort. EFMN is committed to supporting all people who would like to attend our social events. If you need financial support, please check the box in the payment section of the form below. If you have any questions, please contact Regional Outreach Manager Lisa Necastro at lisa.necastro@efmn.org or 651-287-2358.

Open Gym Family Connect Group
2024-05-21 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.

Adult Connect Group
2024-05-23 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 Lisa Necastro at lisa.necastro@efmn.org or 651.287.2358

Metro In Person Connect Group
2024-05-28 18:30 - 20:00 | EFMN Office, 7760 France Avenue South, Suite 210, Bloomington, MN, 55435
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 at the EFMN Office in Bloomington. If you have questions, please contact Metro Outreach Manager Erik Williams at ewilliams@efmn.org or 651.287.2319

Young Adult Connect
2024-06-06 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

Teen Connect Group
2024-06-11 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 Jessica Devens Rodning at jessica.rodning@efmn.org or 651.287.2301

Parents with Epilepsy Connect Group
2024-06-11 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 Erik Williams at ewilliams@efmn.org or 651.262.9345

Camp Oz
2024-06-16 - 2024-06-21 | YMCA Camp St. Croix, 532 County Rd F, Hudson, WI, 54016, United States
Save the date. Registration to open in January.

Parent/Caregiver Connect Group
2024-06-20 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 Necastro at lisa.necastro@efmn.org or 651.287.2358

Adult Connect Group
2024-06-27 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 Peterson at lisa.peterson@efmn.org or 218.624.1330

Spanish Connect Group- Session en Persona
2024-06-29 11:00 - 14:00 | CLUES, 797 East 7th St., Saint Paul, MN, 55106, United States
Ha experimentado convulsiones o episodios epilépticos? O Conoce a alguien quien vive con la epilepsia?

Le invitamos a nuestro evento de conversación, conexión, y comida! Son bienvenidos personas con epilepsia, cuidadores, padres, otros seres queridos de alguien con epilepsia, o miembros de la comunidad interesados en aprender más sobre la epilepsia. Este evento es una oportunidad para personas de cualquier edad.

En este evento, puede:

conocer a otras individuos y familias afectados por epilepsia o convulsiones
conocer al equipo hispanohablante de la Fundación para la Epilepsia de Minnesota: Angela Bowles Edwards y nuestra nueva empleada Nohely Arteaga
compartir ideas para actividades y programas que serian útil para su familia

Cuando: Junio 29,2024

Hora: 11:00am-2:00pm

Adonde: CLUES Saint Paul- 797 East 7th St. Saint Paul, MN 55106

Comida: Se proporcionara almuerzo. Cuando confirme su asistencia infórmenos si tiene alguna restricción dietética.

RSVP: Con Nohely Arteaga por email, texto o llamada al 651-287-2302 nohely.arteaga@efmn.org

Bemidji In Person Connect Group
2024-07-09 17:00 - 18:30 | Bemidji Public Library, 509 America Ave NW, Bemidji, MN, 56601, 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. Special guest, Barb Mack, will join us to share about her book The Hand I’ve Been Dealt: A Life Lived with Epilepsy. Dinner will be provided. Please contact Lisa Necastro at lisa.necastro@efmn.org or 651-287-2358 with any questions.

Duluth Picnic
2024-07-11 17:30 - 19:30 | Lester Park, 61 Lester River Road, Duluth, MN, 55804
Join EFMN in Duluth at the Lester Park Pavilion for a potluck picnic on Thursday, July 11 for a gathering of community members impacted by epilepsy. The Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota will provide the main course and bottled water. You’re welcome to bring a store bought food item to share. You are also welcome to bring a lawn game to share. If you have any questions, please contact Northeast MN Regional Outreach Manager, Lisa Peterson at lisa.peterson@efmn.org or 218.624.1330.

Peer-led Connect Group: Parents/ Caregivers of a Nonverbal Child with Epilepsy
2024-07-11 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 group will meet quarterly over Zoom, and it is led by EFMN volunteer, Joel Virtue. To RSVP or ask questions, you can reach Joel by email at joeljvirtue@gmail.com or text/call at (612) 730-0351.

Zoom Meeting Information:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82794430787?pwd=[REDACTED]

Meeting ID: 827 9443 0787
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Brainerd Picnic
2024-07-13 13:00 - 15:00 | Gregory Park Pavillion, 511 North 5th Street, Brainerd, MN, 56401
Join EFMN in Brainerd at the Gregory Park Pavilion for a potluck picnic on Saturday, July 13 for a gathering of community members impacted by epilepsy. The Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota will provide the main course and bottled water. You’re welcome to bring a store bought food item to share. You are also welcome to bring a lawn game to share. If you have any questions, please contact Northeast MN Regional Outreach Manager, Lisa Peterson at lisa.peterson@efmn.org or 218.624.1330.

Grand Rapids Picnic
2024-07-14 13:00 - 15:00 | Veteran’s Memorial Park Pavilion, SE 7th Avenue, Grand Rapids, MN, 55744
Join EFMN in Grand Rapids at the Veterans Memorial Park Pavilion for a potluck picnic on Sunday, July 14 for a gathering of community members impacted by epilepsy. The Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota will provide the main course and bottled water. You’re welcome to bring a store bought food item to share. You are also welcome to bring a lawn game to share. If you have any questions, please contact Northeast MN Regional Outreach Manager, Lisa Peterson at lisa.peterson@efmn.org or 218.624.1330

Rochester Regional Walk
2024-07-18 17:00 - 20:00 | Cascade Lake Park, 88 23rd Ave SW, Rochester, MN, 55902, United States
Epilepsy is what unites us, and together we will walk in solidarity for epilepsy. In 2024, EFMN will host walks in six cities across Minnesota – St. Cloud, Moorhead, Mankato, Duluth, Rochester, and the Twin Cities. The walks are the largest fundraising and awareness event in Minnesota to benefit people impacted by epilepsy. Join the thousands who will walk across the state this fall to raise awareness for epilepsy, raise funds for EFMN, and raise a sense of community with others impacted by epilepsy.

Register here.

Day Camp
2024-07-20 | Camp Christmas Tree, 6365 Game Farm Rd. E, Mound, MN, 55364, United States

Central Minnesota Picnic
2024-07-23 17:30 - 19:00 | Lion’s Park, 4310 Dublin Drive, St. Cloud MN, MN, 56301
Join us on July 23rd for a picnic gathering for individuals, families, and friends impacted by epilepsy. The Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota will provide the main course and bottled water. Feel free to bring a store bought food item to share. You are also welcome to bring a lawn game to share. If you have questions, please contact Amy Haugen, Interim Associate Executive Director, Mission and Strategy at 320.203.9722 or amy.haugen@efmn.org

Metro St. Louis Park Picnic
2024-07-23 18:00 - 19:30 | Oak Hill Park, 3201 Rhode Island Ave S, St Louis Park, MN, 55426, United States
Join us on July 23rd for a picnic gathering for individuals, families, and friends impacted by epilepsy. The Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota will provide the main course and bottled water. Feel free to bring a store bought food item to share. You are also welcome to bring a lawn game to share. If you have questions, please contact Metro Regional Outreach Manager Erik Williams at ewilliams@efmn.org or 651.287.2319.

Mankato Regional Walk
2024-07-25 17:00 - 20:00 | Gorman Park, 511 S 5th St, St. Peter, MN, 56082, United States

Duluth Regional Walk
2024-08-01 17:00 - 20:00 | Park Point Pavilion & Beach House, 5000 Minnesota Ave, Duluth, MN, 55802, United States

Young Adult Connect Group
2024-08-01 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 Erik Williams at ewilliams@efmn.org or 651-262-9345

Family Camp
2024-08-03 | Camp Christmas Tree, 6365 Game Farm Rd. E, Mound, MN, 55364, United States

Southern Minnesota Shining Stars Party
2024-08-04 12:00 - 17:00 | Spring Lake Park Pool, 641 Webster Avenue, North Mankato, MN, 56003, United States
Join us on Aug 4th for waterpark fun at Spring Lake Park pool in North Mankato, MN. This is for our Shining Stars and their friends and family. We will provide cupcakes and bottled water. There are concessions available onsite for purchase. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Jessica Devens-Rodning at jessica.rodning@efmn.org or 651.287.2301.

St. Cloud Regional Walk
2024-08-08 17:00 - 20:00 | Lake George Municipal Complex, 1101 7th Street, St Cloud, MN, 56301, United States
