Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota

Social Event- A & G Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch
2019-10-19 11:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago)
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.

Studio E - Art Program (Fall Session)
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.

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.

Rise Above Seizures Walk - Twin Cities
2019-09-21 08:00 - 12:00 | Wolfe Park, 3700 Monterrey Dr, St. Louis Park, MN
The Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota (EFMN)’s annual Rise Above Seizures Walk is the single largest fundraising and awareness event in Minnesota and North Dakota to benefit people with seizures. The walk began in 1999 in Rochester, MN and since then has expanded to four additional cities; Minneapolis/St. Paul, Duluth, St. Cloud, and Fargo/Moorhead.

The Rise Above Seizures Walk celebrates people with seizures and raises awareness and funds to support services for the many people EFMN serves annually. Over 2,500 walkers in five communities come together as a powerful force to help people with epilepsy realize their full potential and stop seizures. Funds raised from the walk are used to educate, connect and empower people living with seizures and honor their loved ones. 100% of the funds raised in each of our regions are reinvested directly back into the community!

REGISTER HERE

Awareness Night at the Football Field
2019-09-20 19:00 - 21:00
Join us on Friday, September 20th at the Milaca vs. Zimmerman high school football game, as we raise epilepsy awareness, and cheer on the teams. Wear your favorite EFMN shirt, or dress in purple (epilepsy awareness color). Halftime recognition, and free awareness giveaways.

Adult Connect (St. Paul)
2019-09-19 18:00 - 20:00
Adults affected by epilepsy connect, share stories and support each other in a safe and welcoming environment. Resources are available and light refreshments are served. Contact Tammy Sammon with any questions at tsammon@efmn.org or 651-287-2304.

Webinar: School Nurse Training
2019-09-19 16:00 - 17:30
This free training is designed for school nurses and other health staff to refresh their knowledge and learn about new developments regarding epilepsy and seizures. All school personnel are welcome to attend. This webinar will begin with a brief epilepsy review, followed by treatment options, rescue medications, new treatments, and helpful tips regarding seizures in the school setting. 1.5 CEU will be awarded.

Register Here: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5038524530043875853

Contact jpickett@efmn.org with any questions.

Connect Group - Owatonna
2019-09-17 18:00 - 19:30
Support and resources for individuals, family, and friends affected by epilepsy. No one should face seizures alone. Opportunity to meet others! Light refreshments will be served. Contact Emily Gomez at egomez@efmn.org or 507.287.2103 with any questions.

Social Event - Fall Family Arts and Crafts
2019-09-15 13:30 - 15:00
Join the Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota and FM Special Needs Network for an afternoon of fall crafts and activities. Light snacks will be provided. Contact Janice Tweet at jtweet@efmn.org or (701) 429-1165 with questions.

CANCELED - Employment Workshop - Interviewing
2019-09-12 18:30 - 20:00
This workshop has been canceled.

Connect Group (Minnetonka)
2019-09-12 18:00 - 20:00
Please join us for a fun pizza night and conversation. We welcome all those affected by epilepsy. Contact Tammy Sammon with any questions at tsammon@efmn.org or 651-287-2304.

Adult Connect Group
2019-09-12 17:30 - 19:00
Join us to connect with other adults affected by epilepsy. September’s discussion topic is “Living your best with epilepsy.” The MN Room is located on the first floor across from the cafeteria. Light refreshments available. Contact Lisa Peterson at lisa.peterson@efmn.org or 218.624.1330 with any questions.

Seizure Smart Training Webinar
2019-09-10 18:00 - 19:00
1 in 10 people will have a seizure in their lifetime and 1 in 26 will develop epilepsy, this FREE TRAINING provides useful information so you can be prepared. With the convenience of a webinar you can do it at your home or you can set it up for all your staff to view. Register today!

This training is a resource to help participants identify seizures, learn seizure first aid, and overcome the myths surrounding epilepsy.

Participants will learn what epilepsy is and isn’t, common types of seizures, how to recognize and respond to epileptic seizures, andwhen to call 911 and when it is not necessary.

Each participant can be awarded 1 CEU for attending the ENTIRE webinar if desired.

Register here: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4668821441698193163

Adult Connect Group
2019-09-09 18:00 - 19:30
Join other adults with epilepsy for connection and support. Light snacks will be provided. Contact Janice Tweet at jtweet@efmn.org or 701.429.1165 with questions.

Family Camp
2019-09-07 | Camp Christmas Tree, 6365 Game Farm Rd. E, Mound, MN, 55364, United States
Family Camp is for youth ages 6-17 with additional medical, developmental, social, or emotional needs that cannot be accommodated at Camp Oz. Each camper is required to have at least one parent or guardian attend camp with them. Activities include arts and crafts, climbing wall, games, team building, and more.

Visit efmn.org/camp for more information & to register, or contact mmeuwissen@efmn.org with any questions.
