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UID:53245-1727980200-1727983800@www.epilepsyfoundationmn.org
SUMMARY:Young Adult Connect Group
DESCRIPTION: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. For more information\, please contact Lisa Necastro at Lisa.necastro@efmn.org or 651-287-2358
URL:https://www.epilepsyfoundationmn.org/event/young-adult-connect-group-12/
LOCATION:Virtual Event via Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Lisa Necastro":MAILTO:lisa.necastro@efmn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241003T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241003T193000
DTSTAMP:20260414T193629
CREATED:20240923T181018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240930T175524Z
UID:53270-1727980200-1727983800@www.epilepsyfoundationmn.org
SUMMARY:Peer-led Connect Group: Parents/ Caregivers of a Nonverbal Child with Epilepsy
DESCRIPTION:Join other parents/caregivers of a nonverbal child with epilepsy for a space to share your experiences and support and encourage one another.\n\nThis group will meet quarterly over Zoom\, and it is led by EFMN volunteer\, Joel Virtue and Kim Olson.  Lisa Peterson from EFMN will  be in attendance at this meeting\, and she hopes to see you there!\n\n \n\nTo RSVP or ask questions\, you can reach Joel by email at joeljvirtue@gmail.com or text/call at (612) 730-0351 or Kim at loondancing@gmail.com or text at (218)269-9116\n\n \n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\n\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/82794430787?pwd=MEN6YTdxMTc1Slg1VDlsb1labkVOdz09\n\n \n\nMeeting ID: 827 9443 0787\n\nPasscode: 140549
URL:https://www.epilepsyfoundationmn.org/event/peer-led-connect-group-parents-caregivers-of-a-nonverbal-child-with-epilepsy-2/
LOCATION:Virtual Event via Zoom Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241008T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241008T193000
DTSTAMP:20260414T193629
CREATED:20240911T154710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240911T154710Z
UID:53249-1728412200-1728415800@www.epilepsyfoundationmn.org
SUMMARY:Teen 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\, please contact Lisa Peterson at Lisa.peterson@efmn.org 218-624-1330.
URL:https://www.epilepsyfoundationmn.org/event/teen-connect-group-9/
LOCATION:Virtual Event via Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241008T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241008T200000
DTSTAMP:20260414T193629
CREATED:20240911T152943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240911T152943Z
UID:53247-1728414000-1728417600@www.epilepsyfoundationmn.org
SUMMARY:Parents with Epilepsy Connect Group
DESCRIPTION:Parents 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 Erik Williams at Erik.williams@efmn.org or 651-262-9345
URL:https://www.epilepsyfoundationmn.org/event/parents-with-epilepsy-connect-group-9/
LOCATION:Virtual Event via Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241009T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241009T183000
DTSTAMP:20260414T193629
CREATED:20240911T155155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241004T123857Z
UID:53251-1728495000-1728498600@www.epilepsyfoundationmn.org
SUMMARY:Spanish Connect Group
DESCRIPTION:La epilepsia puede ser una condición aislante sin el apoyo de otros\, pero creemos que nadie debería tener que enfrentar la epilepsia solo. Esta reunión virtual es una oportunidad para conectarse con otras personas hispanohablantes\, compartir experiencias y dar/recibir apoyo. Son bienvenidos personas con epilepsia\, cuidadores\, padres\, u otros seres queridos de alguien con epilepsia. Si tiene preguntas\, por favor contacte a Nohely (651-287-2302\, llamada/texto). enlace de zoom:\n\nTopic:  Zoom Meeting-Spanish Connect\nTime: Oct 9\, 2024 05:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada)\nEvery 3 weeks on Wed\, until Oct 1\, 2025\, 18 occurrence(s)\nPlease download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system.\nWeekly: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/tZYvduGupzMoG92djZ8_idMFJPDApstBfY9_/ics?icsToken=98tyKuGqrDoiHN2dshiORpwQAIj4We7xmFxBjfoPmBXfWx9aZi7QHNJmE6JsBPrW\n\n \n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/82218698219?pwd=Gt8C9cAf1BlFGf4F9sn4MY6T7PnzOy.1\n\n \n\nMeeting ID: 822 1869 8219\nPasscode: 032548\n\n \n\n—\n\n \n\nOne tap mobile\n+13052241968\,\,82218698219# US\n+13092053325\,\,82218698219# US\n\n \n\n—\n\n \n\nDial by your location\n• +1 305 224 1968 US\n• +1 309 205 3325 US\n• +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n• +1 646 931 3860 US\n• +1 929 436 2866 US (New York)\n• +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)\n• +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)\n• +1 360 209 5623 US\n• +1 386 347 5053 US\n• +1 507 473 4847 US\n• +1 564 217 2000 US\n• +1 669 444 9171 US\n• +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)\n• +1 689 278 1000 US\n• +1 719 359 4580 US\n• +1 253 205 0468 US\n• +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)\n\n \n\nMeeting ID: 822 1869 8219\n\n \n\nFind your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kdMMJ4Yeb8
URL:https://www.epilepsyfoundationmn.org/event/spanish-connect-group-4/
LOCATION:Virtual Event via Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241010T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241010T190000
DTSTAMP:20260414T193629
CREATED:20240826T145334Z
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UID:53205-1728581400-1728586800@www.epilepsyfoundationmn.org
SUMMARY:Detroit Lakes Community Meal
DESCRIPTION:Individuals and family members of all ages impacted by epilepsy are invited to join EFMN for pizza and time to connect with others at Pizza Ranch. The pizza buffet is free for attendees.
URL:https://www.epilepsyfoundationmn.org/event/detroit-lakes-community-meal/
LOCATION:Pizza Ranch 1100 North Shore Drive\, Detroit Lakes\, MN 56501\, 1100 North Shore Drive\, Detroit Lakes\, 56501
CATEGORIES:Northwest
ORGANIZER;CN="Lisa Necastro":MAILTO:lisa.necastro@efmn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241010T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241010T193000
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UID:53085-1728583200-1728588600@www.epilepsyfoundationmn.org
SUMMARY:Duluth Area Adults with Epilepsy In Person Connect Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Adults impacted by epilepsy are welcome to attend this monthly volunteer led in-person group to meet others who can relate to their experiences of managing epilepsy. You’re welcome to bring a store-bought item to share\, and please plan to bring your own non-alcoholic beverage.  Location:  Miller Dwan adjoining meeting rooms.  For questions or to RSVP\, please contact Kyah Altiere at 218.590.0515 or kkaltiere@gmail.com.\n\nCo-Facilitators:\n\nCodi Gleesing \, codig21494@yahoo.com \, 715-250-3993 (call or text)\n\nJhonRae Reeves \, jhonrae11@gmail.com \, 218) 576-844  (call or text)
URL:https://www.epilepsyfoundationmn.org/event/duluth-area-adults-with-epilepsy-in-person-connect-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Miller Dwan\, 502 E 2nd St\, Duluth\, MN\, 55805\, United States
CATEGORIES:Duluth Region
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241012T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241012T110000
DTSTAMP:20260414T193629
CREATED:20240930T180421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240930T180421Z
UID:53292-1728723600-1728730800@www.epilepsyfoundationmn.org
SUMMARY:Twin Cities Creative Writing Group for individuals impacted by epilepsy
DESCRIPTION:Individuals impacted by epilepsy are welcome to join Babs Larson\, retired librarian and author living with epilepsy to connect with others as part of creative writing group that meets monthly in Minneapolis at Mojo Coffee Gallery. Bring your notebook or computer\, and food and beverage are available for purchase.  Please contact Babs Larson to RSVP or ask questions at babsandbeijing@icloud.com  or (612) 231-4373.
URL:https://www.epilepsyfoundationmn.org/event/twin-cities-creative-writing-group-for-individuals-impacted-by-epilepsy/
LOCATION:Mojo Coffee Gallery 2205 California St NE\, Minneapolis\, MN 55418
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241013T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241013T130000
DTSTAMP:20260414T193629
CREATED:20230503T145733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240731T181455Z
UID:51122-1728810000-1728824400@www.epilepsyfoundationmn.org
SUMMARY:Twin Cities Walk
DESCRIPTION:Epilepsy is what unites us\, and together we will walk in solidarity for epilepsy.  In 2024\, EFMN will host walks in six cities across Minnesota – St. Cloud\, Moorhead\, Mankato\, Duluth\, Rochester\, and the Twin Cities. The walks are the largest fundraising and awareness event in Minnesota to benefit people impacted by epilepsy. Join the thousands who will walk across the state this fall to raise awareness for epilepsy\, raise funds for EFMN\, and raise a sense of community with others impacted by epilepsy.\n\n \nRegister here.
URL:https://www.epilepsyfoundationmn.org/event/twin-cities-walk/
LOCATION:Allianz Field\, 400 Snelling Ave N\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Twin Cities Region
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241015T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241015T193000
DTSTAMP:20260414T193629
CREATED:20240911T165835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240911T165835Z
UID:53256-1729017000-1729020600@www.epilepsyfoundationmn.org
SUMMARY:Loss of A Loved One 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. For more information contact Amy Haugen\, Programs and Regional Outreach Director at amy.haugen@efmn.org or 320.203.9722
URL:https://www.epilepsyfoundationmn.org/event/loss-of-a-loved-one-connect-group/
LOCATION:Virtual Event via Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241017T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241017T111500
DTSTAMP:20260414T193629
CREATED:20240605T131430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T131430Z
UID:52965-1729160100-1729163700@www.epilepsyfoundationmn.org
SUMMARY:Epilepsy & Seizure Disorders: Awareness\, Networking & Mentoring in BLA
DESCRIPTION:A place for people to share their experiences\, their encouragement and support for one another and to network together.\n\n\nSupporting each other goes beyond just sending an encouraging message\, which we do rely on through difficult stages in our journey and we allow this space for each other to steam out and vent\, it also means going to or showing up in support of each others events.\n\nEvent Details: \n10:15A – 11:15A Jessie F. Hallett Memorial Library Crosby\, MN 56441\n\nFor more information: \n\nContact persons: Jenifer or Barb\nContact phone: (218) 833-2199\nContact email: contact@epilepsyadvocates.org\n\nOr message us on Facebook 😊
URL:https://www.epilepsyfoundationmn.org/event/epilepsy-seizure-disorders-awareness-networking-mentoring-in-bla-8/
LOCATION:Jessie F. Hallett Memorial Library\, 101 1st St SE\, Crosby\, MN\, 56441\, United States
CATEGORIES:Duluth Region
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241017T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241017T173000
DTSTAMP:20260414T193629
CREATED:20240826T152438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T152438Z
UID:53208-1729177200-1729186200@www.epilepsyfoundationmn.org
SUMMARY:Brainerd Lakes Area Coffee & Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Stop by the Brainerd Caribou @ 425 8th Ave NE to connect with Lisa Peterson and others impacted by epilepsy.
URL:https://www.epilepsyfoundationmn.org/event/brainerd-lakes-area-coffee-conversation/
LOCATION:Caribou Coffee 425 8th Ave NE\, 425 8th Ave. NE\, Brainerd\, MN\, 56401
CATEGORIES:Duluth Region
ORGANIZER;CN="Lisa Peterson":MAILTO:lisa.peterson@efmn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241017T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241017T193000
DTSTAMP:20260414T193629
CREATED:20240911T161424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240911T161619Z
UID:53253-1729189800-1729193400@www.epilepsyfoundationmn.org
SUMMARY:Parent/Caregiver 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\, please contact Lisa Peterson at Lisa.peterson@efmn.org at 218-624-1330
URL:https://www.epilepsyfoundationmn.org/event/parent-caregiver-connect-group-9/
LOCATION:Virtual Event via Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241022T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241022T190000
DTSTAMP:20260414T193629
CREATED:20240923T144700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240923T144700Z
UID:53266-1729618200-1729623600@www.epilepsyfoundationmn.org
SUMMARY:Southern Minnesota Pizza Party
DESCRIPTION:Individuals and family members of all ages impacted by epilepsy are invited to join EFMN for a Pizza Party\, conversation\, and games. Buffet is free for attendees
URL:https://www.epilepsyfoundationmn.org/event/southern-minnesota-pizza-party/
LOCATION:Pizza Ranch 1132 Oxford St. Ste. 4\, Worthington\, MN 56187\, 1132 Oxford St. Ste. 4\, Worthington\, MN\, 56187
CATEGORIES:Rochester Region
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241024T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241024T193000
DTSTAMP:20260414T193629
CREATED:20240911T172942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240911T172942Z
UID:53258-1729794600-1729798200@www.epilepsyfoundationmn.org
SUMMARY:Adult 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 Jessica Rodning at Jessica.rodning@efmn.org or 651-287-2301
URL:https://www.epilepsyfoundationmn.org/event/adult-connect-group-9/
LOCATION:Virtual Event via Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241025T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241025T193000
DTSTAMP:20260414T193629
CREATED:20240826T165311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T165311Z
UID:53218-1729877400-1729884600@www.epilepsyfoundationmn.org
SUMMARY:Pine City Potluck & Game Night
DESCRIPTION:Individuals and family members of all ages impacted by epilepsy are invited to join EFMN for a potluck\, conversation\, crafts\, and games. Please bring a store bought potluck item\, and you’re welcome to bring a board games/activity to share.
URL:https://www.epilepsyfoundationmn.org/event/pine-city-potluck-game-night/
LOCATION:Pine City Library\, 300 5th St SE\, Pine City\, MN\, 55063\, United States
CATEGORIES:Duluth Region
ORGANIZER;CN="Lisa Peterson":MAILTO:lisa.peterson@efmn.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241029T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241029T183000
DTSTAMP:20260414T193629
CREATED:20240826T154926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240925T134612Z
UID:53215-1730223000-1730226600@www.epilepsyfoundationmn.org
SUMMARY:Open Gym Family Connect
DESCRIPTION:This group gives kids a safe environment to play with their peers and siblings while parents share experiences with each other in regards to epilepsy. Please contact Lisa Necastro at lisa.necastro@efmn.org or 651-287-2358 with any questions.
URL:https://www.epilepsyfoundationmn.org/event/open-gym-family-connect-4/
LOCATION:Explorer Academy 1780 17th St S Fargo\, ND 58103\, 1780 17th St S\, Fargo\, ND\, 58103
CATEGORIES:Northwest
ORGANIZER;CN="Lisa Necastro":MAILTO:lisa.necastro@efmn.org
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