Groups for individuals with epilepsy, families, friends, professionals and general public are offered at several locations throughout the state.  Most meetings are ‘drop in’ format unless otherwise noted.  Dates and times vary, depending upon location.  

If you have questions about Madison AWEsome (Adults With Epilepsy), La Crosse Connect, Virtual AWEsome (Adults With Epilepsy) or Eau Claire Connect or the Parent/Caregiver Connect Group please contact John at jmirasola@epilepsywisconsin.org.  

If you have questions about Wausau Connect Group, Janesville Connect Group, Madison Connect Groups please contact John at jmirasola@epilepsywisconsin.org

JANESVILLE CONNECT GROUP

  • Date/Time: First Tuesday of Every Month // 6:00 – 7:00 pm
  • Location: Hedberg Library 316 S. Main St. Janesville, WI  53545
  • Facilitator: Teresa Mears
  • Contact: John Mirasola jmirasola@epilepsywisconsin.org – OR – (608) 665-9942
  • Notes: See Library Staff or Contact John for Room Number     

MADISON CONNECT GROUP

  • Date/Time: Every Week on Thursdays // 4:00 – 5:00 pm
  • Location: University of Wisconsin Memorial Union 800 Langdon St. Madison, WI  53706
  • Facilitator: John Mirasola
  • Contact: John Mirasola jmirasola@epilepsywisconsin.org – OR – (608) 665-9942
  • Notes: Contact John for Gathering Spot Instructions

PARENTS and CAREGIVERS CONNECT GROUP

  • Date/Time: Third Thursday of Each Month // 6:30 – 7:30 pm
  • Location: Online via Zoom
  • Facilitator: Jessica Gibson
  • Contact: John Mirasola jmirasola@epilepsywisconsin.org – OR – (608) 665-9942
  • Notes: Zoom link is emailed out one or two days in advance of the meeting; Contact John to be added to the mailing list

VIRTUAL CONNECT GROUP

  • Date/Time: Every week on either Monday or Tuesday // 7:00 – 8:00 pm
  • Location: Online via Zoom
  • Facilitator: John Mirasola
  • Contact: John Mirasola jmirasola@epilepsywisconsin.org – OR – (608) 665-9942
  • Notes: Meetings rotate back and forth between Monday and Tuesday each week; Email with the zoom link is mailed out on the morning of the meeting;  Contact John to be added to the mailing list

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

  • The groups in La Crosse, Eau Claire, and Wausau are not currently meeting.  They are currently suspended until further notice.  Stay in touch for updates
  • We are currently working on forming an in-person group for the Appleton / Fox Valley area.  Stay in touch for updates on this.
  • All general questions about connect groups can be directed to John Mirasola:  jmirasola@epilepsywisconsin.org – OR – (608) 665-994
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