Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota

Seizure Smart Childcare Personnel Webinar
2019-11-21 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago)
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.

Childcare personnel, in general, are a unique group that understands the challenges seizures may present. This webinar will help childcare staff learn about seizures and epilepsy so that those children will have the best possible experience.

Participants will learn: how to recognize and respond to both epileptic seizures and febrile seizures, when to call 911 and when it is not necessary, how to develop a seizure action plan and follow the plan for each child.

Attendees earn one CEU.

Register here: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/7756119250854353931

Adult Connect Group - St. Paul
2019-11-21 18:00 - 20:00
Adults affected by epilepsy, connect, share stories and support each other. Guest speaker Dr. Doug Heck will be talking about managing your epilepsy and being an active participant in your care. Refreshments provided.

Parent Connect Group - St. Louis Park
2019-11-19 18:30 - 20:00
Come and connect for support and resources with other parents or guardians of children living with epilepsy. This group is for parents with any age of children with epilepsy, youth or adult. Light refreshments will be served. Contact Erik Williams with any questions at ewilliams@efmn.org or 651-262-9345.

Rochester Connect
2019-11-19 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. Walk-ins welcome.

Fargo Workshop
2019-11-16 10:30 - 12:00
Join us to hear Dr. Alexandra Sequeira and Dr. Ravinda Samaraweera share information about talking to your doctor and EEGs. Contact Janice Tweet at jtweet@efmn.org or (701) 429-1165 with questions. Free of charge.

Family Connect - Fargo
2019-11-15 17:30 - 18:30, 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.

Connect Group - Coon Rapids
2019-11-14 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.

Kurt Eichenwald Book Signing
2019-11-14 17:30
We’d like to invite you to a very special Epilepsy Awareness Month event featuring best-selling author Kurt Eichenwald. Kurt will be speaking about his epilepsy journey which is chronicled in his book “A Mind Unraveled.”

Learn more here: https://www.epilepsyfoundationmn.org/eichenwald/

Adult Connect Group
2019-11-14 17:30 - 19:00
Join us to connect with other adults affected by epilepsy. This month our discussion topic is “Managing stress and avoiding seizures.” 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
2019-11-12 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.

Participants will learn how to recognize and respond to both epileptic seizures and febrile seizures and when to call 911 and when it is not necessary.

Register here: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/9189876916511171853

Epilepsy & Seizures Expo
2019-11-09 08:00 - 14:00 | Graduate Hotel Minneapolis, 615 Washington Ave SE., Minneapolis, MN, 55414
Join us for the fourth annual Epilepsy & Seizures Expo to connect with others affected by epilepsy. Talk with vendors and attend speaking sessions relevant to you. More info here.

Connect Group - St. Cloud
2019-11-07 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. 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
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

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.

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.
