Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota

Connect Group - St. Cloud
2019-11-07 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Chicago)
We welcome adults, caregivers and parents affected by epilepsy to join us for a time to connect and support one another. November meeting topic is “How to Live Safely with Seizures”. What steps should you take in your home, what devices and products are available for you to monitor seizure activity, and why is a seizure action plan a great tool to have with you, to ensure a safe and appropriate response from bystanders, should you have a seizure in their presence? Contact Amy Haugen at a.haugen@efmn.org

Studio E - Art Program (Fall Session)
2019-11-05 18:00 - 20:00, 2019-10-29 18:00 - 20:00, 2019-10-22 18:00 - 20:00, 2019-10-15 18:00 - 20:00, 2019-10-08 18:00 - 20:00
Enjoy a 6-week program for families and adults impacted by epilepsy. We meet every Tuesday from Oct 1 – Nov 5, and ask that registrants commit to attending all sessions. Work with art therapists to create artistic pieces using a variety of media (painting, collaging and sculpting, etc…) This is great fun and you don’t need to be an artist. You are welcome to bring along family or a friend to enjoy your evening. Please contact Tammy Sammon at tsammon@efmn.org to register for partial session.

Adult Connect - Fargo
2019-11-04 18:00 - 19:30
Join other adults with epilepsy for connection and support. Light snacks will be provided. RSVP here or contact Janice Tweet at jtweet@efmn.org or (701) 429-1165 with questions. Walk-ins welcome.

Family Social Event - The Works Museum
2019-11-02 14:30 - 16:30
All families affected by epilepsy are welcome to join in an afternoon of engineering fun at The Works Museum. Arrive by 2:30 pm to participate in a mini-catapult workshop, followed by as much time as you would like exploring the museum as a family. Cost is $10 per family. Contact Erik Williams with any questions at ewilliams@efmn.org or 651-262-9345.

Bemidji Social Event - Fall Fun
2019-10-29 17:00 - 19:00
Individuals and families affected by epilepsy are invited join us for games, crafts, prizes, dinner, and opportunity to connect with others impacted by epilepsy. Meet with both regional coordinators Janice Tweet (NW MN & Eastern ND) and Lisa Peterson (NE MN). Dinner includes a sandwich, chips, fruit, and a cookie. Stop by anytime between 5:00 – 7:00 pm to enjoy the Fall Fun! RSVPs are appreciated but walk-ins are welcome too.

Rochester Workshop
2019-10-29 17:00 - 20:00
Join us for a first of its kind collaborative workshop co-sponsored by UCB. Enjoy a social hour with refreshments and hear from four speakers, including Dr. Britton and Dr. Nickels from the Mayo Clinic. There will be time for an open-ended Q&A session at the end. This is a free event but registration is requested. Contact Emily Gomez at egomez@efmn.org with any questions.

Teen Social Event - Teen Pizza Party Kick Off!
2019-10-26 13:00 - 14:00
Join us for a Pizza Party Kick Off for our brand new Teen Social Group (13-18 years old). Meet other peers living with epilepsy and help plan future group events while enjoying a tasty lunch. Please RSVP and contact Erik Williams with any questions at ewilliams@efmn.org or 651-262-9345. *Parents can simply drop off and pick up or are welcome to grab a separate table at Davanni’s for their own lunch during the group time.*

Connect Group - Bloomington
2019-10-24 18:00 - 20:00
Support and information session for individuals, family and friends affected by epilepsy. We will provide new resources and the opportunity to meet others. No one should face seizures alone. Refeshments provided.

Webinar: School Personnel Training
2019-10-24 16:00 - 17:00
One in ten people will have a seizure in their lifetime. Do you know how to respond? Teachers, school nurses, staff, and families work together to reduce bullying and foster understanding of epilepsy in schools. Learn about seizures, epilepsy, identifying the common seizure types and how to respond appropriately. We’ll also share treatment options and tips for a successful school environment. Cost: Free; 1 CEU will be awarded. Contact Jamila Pickett at jpickett@efmn.org with any questions.

Register Here: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/7368720622301316877

Epilepsy and Employment: An Open Forum
2019-10-23 18:30 - 20:00
Do you have any questions or concerns regarding Epilepsy and employment? Disclosure, job search, accommodations, interviewing, resumes, recruiters and any other employment-related topics you want to discuss. The Epilepsy Foundation would like to invite you to an open forum hosted by EFMN staff to address those questions. This will be an informal forum and a chance to ask and discuss these topics. You will also be able to schedule a time to meet with staff for an individualized appointment.

Social Event- A & G Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch
2019-10-19 11:00 - 14:00
Join us for an afternoon of fall fun that includes two corn mazes, pick your own pumpkins, hay rides & cow train rides, petting the unicorn, human fooseball, and great food.

Admission is free for those who have epilepsy and $5 for all others.

Contact Amy Haugen at amy.haugen@efmn.org with any questions.

Family Connect - Fargo
2019-10-18 17:30 - 18:30
Parents, please join us for open conversation and to share your journey with other parents and caregivers. To help alleviate childcare concerns, we will have supervised gym activities for children. Light snacks will be provided. RSVP here or contact Janice Tweet at jtweet@efmn.org or (701) 429-1165 with questions.

Adult Connect Group - St. Paul
2019-10-17 18:00 - 20:00
Adults affected by epilepsy, connect, share stories and support each other. Guest speaker Tess Sierzant, EFMN’s Professional Advisory Board member, will be talking about managing your epilepsy and communicating with your team. Refreshments provided.

Annual Shining Star Celebration
2019-10-12 10:00 - 15:00
Join us to celebrate our Shining Stars for an afternoon at Nickelodeon Universe at the Mall of America! FREE ride wristbands for all Shining Stars! $10 for additional ride wristbands. Enjoy a program, free snacks, and rides. Connect with families from across the state!

Special Event - Living Well with Epilepsy: Medical & Advocate Insights
2019-10-10 18:00 - 20:00
EFMN and UCB invite you to an evening of discussion on self-care and self-advocacy, from both a medical and a life perspective. Dr. Sima I. Patel, MD from U of M Health MINCEP Epilepsy Care will be giving a presentation on epilepsy complete with Q&A time with audience members. Advocate Loretta Boileau will be discussing her experience as a person with epilepsy herself and also as a mother of children with seizures.

EFMN staff Tammy Sammon (Adult and Arts Program Manager) and Erik Williams (Youth & Family Program Coordinator) will be hosting and speaking about resources and events within the Twin Cities epilepsy community. Refreshments and light snacks will be provided.

West Central Community Workshop
2019-10-10 17:30 - 19:00
When is a seizure not just a seizure? How can we tell the difference between a run-of-the-mill epilepsy and an epilepsy syndrome? What extra information do we gain when we successfully identify and name these rare epilepsy syndromes? Please join us for a presentation by Dr. Douglas Smith, a pediatric epileptologist at the Minnesota Epilepsy Group and an expert in rare genetic and metabolic causes of epilepsy. Designed to be both practical and interesting, he will be covering both relatively common and extremely uncommon epilepsy syndromes that will change the way you look at seizures.

Adult Connect Group
2019-10-10 17:30 - 19:00
Join us to connect with other adults with epilepsy. This month our discussion topic is “Advocating for Yourself and Others.” Contact Lisa Peterson at lisa.peterson@efmn.org or 218.624.1330 with any questions.

CANCELED - Mankato Connect
2019-10-08 18:00 - 19:30
This event has been canceled.

Adult Connect - Fargo
2019-10-07 18:00 - 19:30
Join other adults with epilepsy for connection and support. Light snacks will be provided. RSVP here or contact Janice Tweet at jtweet@efmn.org or (701) 429-1165 with questions. Walk-ins welcome

Teen/YA Social Event
2019-10-04 17:00 - 20:00
Join us for dinner and your choice of activities including basketball, pool table, foosball, skatepark, and board games. This event is free for people with epilepsy and $5 for each guest. Contact Lisa Peterson at lisa.peterson@efmn.org with any questions.

Connect Group - St. Cloud
2019-10-03 19:00 - 20:30
We welcome adults, caregivers, and parents affected by epilepsy to join us for a time to connect and support one another. Heather Besonen, Advocacy Director at EFMN, will join us in October to talk about current advocacy work that is being done at the legislative level, the new Epilepsy Advocate Network EFMN is launching, and how each of us can be an effective advocate.

Studio E Art Program (2019 Fall Session)
2019-10-01 18:00 - 20:00

Family Connect Group
2019-09-30 17:30 - 19:30
Join us to connect with other parents and caregivers. This month our discussion topic is “Seizures and school.” Dinner and kid-friendly activities available.

Contact Lisa Peterson at lisa.peterson@efmn.org or 218.624.1330 with any questions.

Living Well with Epilepsy Workshop
2019-09-26 19:00 - 20:30
Join us for a workshop on “Living Well with Epilepsy” with Dr. Kinshuk Sahaya, a board-certified epilepsy specialist at the Minnesota Epilepsy Group (MEG). Dr. Sahaya’s interests are in care and comprehensive management of patients with epilepsy and his research experience lies in EEG and its application in modern medical care, and treatment of refractory epilepsy.

Tonight he will focus on the effects of epilepsy on patients’ overall life, and strategies to improve quality of life, including but also beyond control of seizures. There will be time for a Q&A.

Cost is $10/person. Contact Emily Gomez with any questions: egomez@efmn.org

CANCELED - Connect Group - Deer River
2019-09-24 17:30 - 19:00
Sorry but this event has been canceled.

Seizure Smart Training: Anoka-Hennepin Schools Community Education
2019-09-23 18:00 - 19:00 | Anoka-Hennepin Staff Development Center, 2727 N. Ferry St., Anoka, MN, 55303
One in 10 people will have a seizure of some type in their lifetime, and one in 26 will develop epilepsy. Knowing how to properly respond to a seizure could be lifesaving. This course will go over how to identify seizures, respond to someone having a seizure, and overcoming the myths and misconceptions surrounding seizures and epilepsy. The instructor is the Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota’s Senior Coordinator of Education.

This is a free class, but pre-registration is required. REGISTER HERE Contact Jamila Pickett at jpickett@efmn.org or 651.287.2315 with any questions.
