Join other adults living with epilepsy for an evening of fun activities, snacks, and conversation in the great outdoors at Crosby Farm Regional Park. Enjoy some classic lawn and board games or try out your treasure hunting skills to find Geocaches hidden in the park. Snacks will be provided. If
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| 0 events, | 1 event, - | 1 event, - 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 | 0 events, | 2 events, - Celebrate the coming of summer at French Regional Park with other families living with epilepsy. Make connections while climbing through the massive playground and enjoying some snacks and treats in the great outdoors. This event is open to youth, teens, and adults with epilepsy along with their families. The cost $10 - 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. Please contact Lisa Necastro at lisa.necastro@efmn.org for more information. To ensure we | 0 events, | 1 event, - The 2nd Annual Upper Midwest Rare Epilepsies Conference will take place virtually on Saturday, May 7, 9, and 11, and will feature presentations from leading medical professionals, family caregivers, and epilepsy researchers as they present on topics including new therapies, research, wellness, and planning for the future. With 3.4 Free |
| 0 events, | 2 events, The 2nd Annual Upper Midwest Rare Epilepsies Conference will take place virtually on Saturday, May 7, 9, and 11, and will feature presentations from leading medical professionals, family caregivers, and epilepsy researchers as they present on topics including new therapies, research, wellness, and planning for the future. With 3.4 Free - We are excited to have you join us and meet your new Western MN Regional Outreach Manager, Lisa Necastro. Stop in for supper at the Marshall Pizza Ranch and stay for great conversation and connection. The buffet is free for individuals with epilepsy, the additional cost for adults is $14, Free – $14 | 4 events, - Join us at Caribou Coffee to connect with EFMN and other young adults living with epilepsy. EFMN would love to treat you to coffee, tea, or non-caffeine drinks in exchange for good company and conversation. Guests are welcomed as well! If you have any questions, please contact Northland/ Central MN - Gather with other adults living with epilepsy at the Chanhassen Library while connecting over some easy, relaxing crafts. This event is FREE to attend and guests are welcome to join. If you have questions, please contact West Metro Regional Outreach Manager Erik Williams at ewilliams@efmn.org or 651.287.2319. Free - 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 Martin Hernandez at mhernandez@efmn.org or 507-287-2103. In order to ensure we can provide | 1 event, The 2nd Annual Upper Midwest Rare Epilepsies Conference will take place virtually on Saturday, May 7, 9, and 11, and will feature presentations from leading medical professionals, family caregivers, and epilepsy researchers as they present on topics including new therapies, research, wellness, and planning for the future. With 3.4 Free | 1 event, - Come and meet other young adults living with epilepsy. Connect with others while taking in some natural wonders and enjoying a walk through the many trails at the Williams Nature Center. If you have questions, please contact Southern Minnesota Regional Outreach Manager Martin Hernandez at mhernandez@efmn.org or 507.287.2103. | 1 event, Join the Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota’s greatest supporters – our beloved epilepsy community of people living with and impacted by epilepsy – for our annual in-person gala on May 13, 2022. With your help, we can empower those living with epilepsy and continue to support them in their epilepsy journey. | 0 events, |
| 1 event, - The group gives kids a safe environment to play with their peers and their siblings while parents share experiences with each other in regards to epilepsy. For more information and to RSVP, please email lacey@tntkidsfitness.org. | 1 event, - Join other families living with epilepsy for an evening of outdoor fun at Fawn Crossing Nature Play Area in Whitetail Woods Regional Park. Get to know other youth, teens, and families as you explore the magical hollow, build forts and sand sculptures, climb on boulders, and take in the natural | 2 events, - Join us at Brewed Awakenings to connect with EFMN and other young adults living with epilepsy. EFMN would love to treat you to coffee, tea, or non-caffeinated drinks in exchange for good company and conversation. Guests are welcomed as well! If you have any questions, please contact Northland/ Central MN - 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 | 2 events, - We are excited to have you join us and meet your new Western MN Regional Outreach Manager, Lisa Necastro. Stop in for supper at the Fargo Pizza Ranch and stay for great conversation and connection. The buffet is free for individuals with epilepsy, the additional cost for adults is $14, Free – $14 - Meet other young adults living with epilepsy at Big Stone Mini Golf and Sculpture Garden to test your golf skills in a wonderfully art-filled course. This event is free for those living with epilepsy and guests are welcome to join at $12 per person paid directly at the event. If Free – $12 | 2 events, - Come and meet other Young Adults living with Epilepsy. Connect with others while taking in some natural wonders and enjoying a walk through the many trails at the Hormel Nature Center. If you have questions, please contact Southern Minnesota Regional Outreach Manager Martin Hernandez at mhernandez@efmn.org or 507.287.2103. Free - 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 | 0 events, | 0 events, |
| 0 events, | 1 event, - We are excited to have you join us and meet your new Western MN Regional Outreach Manager, Lisa Necastro. Stop in for supper at Buffalo Wild Wings and stay for great conversation and connection. Please contact Lisa Necastro at lisa.necastro@efmn.org with any questions. Free – $10 | 1 event, - Gather around a campfire with other adults living with epilepsy at Kordiak Park. Get to know others, chat, make s'mores, and enjoy the beautiful views of the park. This event is free and guests are welcome. If you have questions, please contact East Metro Regional Outreach Manager Angela Bowles Edwards Free | 2 events, - Join us at Starbucks (next to TJ Maxx) to connect with EFMN and other young adults living with epilepsy. EFMN would love to treat you to coffee, tea, or non-caffeine drinks in exchange for good company and conversation. Guests are welcomed as well! If you have any questions, please contact Free - A crucial part of epilepsy self-management is mental health. People with epilepsy experience anxiety and depression at higher rates than the general population. Hear from a clinical psychologist from the Minnesota Epilepsy Group to understand what anxiety and depression can look like in individuals living with epilepsy, ranging from children | 1 event, - 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. In order to ensure we can provide the best experience possible, we | 0 events, | 1 event, - Come and meet other Young Adults living with Epilepsy. Enjoy a Saturday afternoon taking in some of the best artwork that Rochester has to offer while connecting with others. If you have questions, please contact Southern Minnesota Regional Outreach Manager Martin Hernandez at mhernandez@efmn.org or 507.287.2103 Free |
| 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, | 1 event, - Come together with other adults living with epilepsy to enjoy the fresh summer weather with a picnic at Cleary Lake Regional Park. Dinner will be provided at no charge for those living with epilepsy and guests are welcome to attend for $10 per person. Payment will be taken at the | 2 events, - Come together with other adults living with epilepsy to enjoy some sunshine while playing a few rounds of Disc Golf at Land Of Memories Disc Golf. If you have questions, please contact Southern Minnesota Regional Outreach Manager Martin Hernandez at mhernandez@efmn.org or 507.287.2103. - Connect with others impacted by epilepsy and enjoy a fun walk around downtown, view the amazing artwork, and we'll stop at Big River Scoop Ice Cream for a sweet treat right across from Paul and Babe! Meet at Tourist Information Center, 300 Bemidji Ave. N at 6:30 PM. If you | 0 events, | 0 events, |