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SUMMARY:Loss of Loved One Virtual Connect Group
DESCRIPTION:Losing a loved one to epilepsy is a difficult journey.  EFMN invites you to attend our quarterly Loss of Loved One Connect Group to find peer support\, helpful resources\, and to talk honestly about your grieving process.  This group is specifically open to anyone who has lost a loved one to an epilepsy-related death.\n\nFor more information contact Amy Haugen\, Regional Outreach Director at amy.haugen@efmn.org or 320.203.9722.\n\n\n\nIn order to ensure we can provide the best experience possible\, we need a few things from you. Before registering for this group\, please make sure you have the following:\n\n 	A device that enables you to communicate with others – through a computer\, tablet\, or phone. A camera is preferred so that you can see others and they can see you\, but it is not required.\n 	Pair of headphones and a quiet space in your home. This is to ensure confidentiality and to provide you with the best experience as a member of the group.\n\n\n\n\nEmergency Contact Information: Should a seizure or other medical situation arise for you during the group time\, we need to have access to an emergency contact (name and phone number)\, and your physical location address. This information is not shared outside of EFMN staff unless they need to contact EMS services to respond to your home to provide medical care.
URL:https://www.epilepsyfoundationmn.org/event/loss-of-loved-one-virtual-connect-group-3/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Duluth Region,Fargo/Moorhead Region,Rochester Region,St Cloud Region,Twin Cities Region
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220202T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220202T193000
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SUMMARY:Family Fun Virtual Event: Winter Activity Night
DESCRIPTION:Join other families impacted by epilepsy for a virtual activity night with a winter craft and games. Please bring paper\, markers\, and crayons to your screen for a great time for family members of all ages.\n\nFor more information\, don’t hesitate to contact Lisa Peterson at lisa.peterson@efmn.org or 218.624.1330.\n\n\nTo provide the best experience possible\, we need a few things from you. Before registering for this event\, please make sure you have the following:\n\n 	A device that enables you to communicate with others – through a computer\, tablet\, or phone. A camera is preferred so that you can see others and they can see you\, but it is not required.
URL:https://www.epilepsyfoundationmn.org/event/family-fun-virtual-event/
LOCATION:Virtual Event via Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Duluth Region,Fargo/Moorhead Region,Rochester Region,St Cloud Region,Twin Cities Region,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220207T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220207T193000
DTSTAMP:20260521T013914
CREATED:20220121T204639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220121T205247Z
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SUMMARY:Adult Virtual Social Event: Create and Chat
DESCRIPTION:Adults living with epilepsy are invited to gather virtually for a time to get creative and connect. Join us with whatever project or creative activity you enjoy – knitting\, coloring\, scrapbooking\, origami – anything goes! Don’t have a current project? Join us to get new ideas and learn a new craft that only requires paper and scissors. We’ll have a chance to share our chosen creative activity or project and chat about life as we create from our own homes. \n\nIf you have questions\, please contact East Metro Regional Outreach Manager Angela Bowles Edwards at abedwards@efmn.org or 651.287.2315.\n\n\nTo provide the best experience possible\, we need a few things from you. Before registering for this event\, please make sure you have the following:\n\n 	A device that enables you to communicate with others – through a computer\, tablet\, or phone. A camera is preferred so that you can see others and they can see you\, but it is not required.
URL:https://www.epilepsyfoundationmn.org/event/adult-virtual-social-event-create-and-chat/
LOCATION:Virtual Event via Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Duluth Region,Fargo/Moorhead Region,Rochester Region,St Cloud Region,Twin Cities Region,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220208T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220208T193000
DTSTAMP:20260521T013914
CREATED:20220107T202507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220107T202507Z
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SUMMARY:Teen Virtual Connect Group
DESCRIPTION: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\, contact Angela Bowles Edwards at abedwards@efmn.org or 651-368-6209.\n\n\n\nIn order to ensure we can provide the best experience possible\, we need a few things from you. Before registering for this group\, please make sure you have the following:\n\n 	A device that enables you to communicate with others – through a computer\, tablet\, or phone. A camera is preferred so that you can see others and they can see you\, but it is not required.\n 	Pair of headphones and a quiet space in your home. This is to ensure confidentiality and to provide you with the best experience as a member of the group.\n\n\n\n\nEmergency Contact Information: Should a seizure or other medical situation arise for you during the group time\, we need to have access to an emergency contact (name and phone number)\, and your physical location address. This information is not shared outside of EFMN staff unless they need to contact EMS services to respond to your home to provide medical care.
URL:https://www.epilepsyfoundationmn.org/event/teen-virtual-connect-group-5/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Duluth Region,Fargo/Moorhead Region,Rochester Region,St Cloud Region,Twin Cities Region,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220215T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220215T193000
DTSTAMP:20260521T013914
CREATED:20220107T203551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220214T233848Z
UID:46371-1644949800-1644953400@www.epilepsyfoundationmn.org
SUMMARY:Rare Epilepsies Virtual Connect Group
DESCRIPTION:A space for people impacted by a rare epilepsy or complex diagnosis to meet others and talk about life updates\, challenges\, and successes with others who understand the rare epilepsy/complex diagnosis journey. This includes parents and caregivers to children with rare epilepsy\, as well as adults. This is a group looking to create peer-to-peer support and connection. For more information\, please contact Lisa Peterson at lisa.peterson@efmn.org or 218-624-1330.\n\n\n\nIn order to ensure we can provide the best experience possible\, we need a few things from you. Before registering for this group\, please make sure you have the following:\n\n 	A device that enables you to communicate with others – through a computer\, tablet\, or phone. A camera is preferred so that you can see others and they can see you\, but it is not required.\n 	Pair of headphones and a quiet space in your home. This is to ensure confidentiality and to provide you with the best experience as a member of the group.
URL:https://www.epilepsyfoundationmn.org/event/rare-epilepsies-virtual-connect-group/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Duluth Region,Fargo/Moorhead Region,Rochester Region,St Cloud Region,Twin Cities Region,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220216T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220216T193000
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SUMMARY:Virtual Social Event: Trivia Night
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Harry Potter-Themed Trivia Night! Come solo or with a team to spend an evening with others to test your Harry Potter knowledge and get to know others living with epilepsy! (It’s a plus if you come knowing what house you belong to.)\n\n\nIf you have questions\, please contact Southern Minnesota Regional Outreach Manager Martin Hernandez at mhernandez@efmn.org or 507.287.2103.\n\n\n\nTo provide the best experience possible\, we need a few things from you. Before registering for this event\, please make sure you have the following:\n\n 	A device that enables you to communicate with others – through a computer\, tablet\, or phone. A camera is preferred so that you can see others and they can see you\, but it is not required.
URL:https://www.epilepsyfoundationmn.org/event/family-fun-virtual-event-harry-potter-trivia/
LOCATION:Virtual Event via Zoom Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220217T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220217T193000
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CREATED:20220118T213406Z
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SUMMARY:Parent Virtual Connect Group
DESCRIPTION: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\, contact Martin Hernandez at mhernandez@efmn.org or 507-287-2103.\n\n\n\nIn order to ensure we can provide the best experience possible\, we need a few things from you. Before registering for this group\, please make sure you have the following:\n\n 	A device that enables you to communicate with others – through a computer\, tablet\, or phone. A camera is preferred so that you can see others and they can see you\, but it is not required.\n 	Pair of headphones and a quiet space in your home. This is to ensure confidentiality and to provide you with the best experience as a member of the group.
URL:https://www.epilepsyfoundationmn.org/event/parent-virtual-connect-group-10/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Duluth Region,Fargo/Moorhead Region,Rochester Region,St Cloud Region,Twin Cities Region,Virtual
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220222T193000
DTSTAMP:20260521T013914
CREATED:20220121T210023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220214T233723Z
UID:46659-1645554600-1645558200@www.epilepsyfoundationmn.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Event: Bingo Night
DESCRIPTION:Open to all ages\, we welcome you to participate in EFMN’s Virtual Bingo Night! Make fun connections with others living with epilepsy while competing for gift card prizes for some of your favorite treats. \n\nIf you have questions\, please contact West Metro Regional Outreach Manager Erik Williams at ewilliams@efmn.org or 651.287.2319.\n\n\nTo provide the best experience possible\, we need a few things from you. Before registering for this event\, please make sure you have the following:\n\n 	A device that enables you to communicate with others – through a computer\, tablet\, or phone. A camera is preferred so that you can see others and they can see you\, but it is not required.
URL:https://www.epilepsyfoundationmn.org/event/event-bingo-night/
LOCATION:Virtual Event via Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Duluth Region,Fargo/Moorhead Region,Rochester Region,St Cloud Region,Twin Cities Region,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220223T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220223T183000
DTSTAMP:20260521T013914
CREATED:20220127T164221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220214T233950Z
UID:46755-1645641000-1645641000@www.epilepsyfoundationmn.org
SUMMARY:Wellness Wednesday Webinar: Medical Cannabis in Minnesota
DESCRIPTION:A complete overview of medical cannabis for treating epilepsy in Minnesota. Included in this webinar is a pharmacist from Leafline Labs who shares how medical cannabis works to treat epilepsy and how it differs from over-the-counter CBD products. We’ll also touch on how to access medical cannabis and how to work with a doctor to decide if it’s an appropriate treatment option. This is a great introduction for those interested in learning more and curious if it might be a potential treatment for their specific seizure types and epilepsy.\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.epilepsyfoundationmn.org/event/wellness-wednesday-webinar-medical-cannabis-in-minnesota/
LOCATION:MN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220224T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220224T193000
DTSTAMP:20260521T013914
CREATED:20220118T205946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220215T031056Z
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SUMMARY:Adult Virtual Connect Group
DESCRIPTION: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 Amy Haugen at amy.haugen@efmn.org.\n\n\n\nIn order to ensure we can provide the best experience possible\, we need a few things from you. Before registering for this group\, please make sure you have the following:\n\n 	A device that enables you to communicate with others – through a computer\, tablet\, or phone. A camera is preferred so that you can see others and they can see you\, but it is not required.\n 	Pair of headphones and a quiet space in your home. This is to ensure confidentiality and to provide you with the best experience as a member of the group.\n\n\n\n\nEmergency Contact Information: Should a seizure or other medical situation arise for you during the group time\, we need to have access to an emergency contact (name and phone number)\, and your physical location address. This information is not shared outside of EFMN staff unless they need to contact EMS services to respond to your home to provide medical care.
URL:https://www.epilepsyfoundationmn.org/event/adult-virtual-connect-group-9/
LOCATION:MN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220227T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220227T100000
DTSTAMP:20260521T013914
CREATED:20220215T033553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220215T033832Z
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SUMMARY:Lake of the Isles Walkabout (Non-EFMN Event)
DESCRIPTION:Join Outdoor Mindset at Isles Bun and Coffee (1424 W 28th Street\, Mpls\, 55408) at 10 AM and from there we will walk to Lake of the Isles. Walk around the lake or walk on the lake! Everyone will return to Isles Bun & Coffee for bus rides home. Please dress warm! Cost is free\, however\, guests may purchase food/drink at the coffee shop.\nPlease contact Deb Winsor to RSVP and for assistance with directions and bus information at debwinsor1@hotmail.com.\n\n\n\nAbout Outdoor Mindset: We unite and empower people affected by neurological challenges through a common passion for the outdoors.
URL:https://www.epilepsyfoundationmn.org/event/lake-of-the-isles-walkabout/
LOCATION:MN
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