Epilepsy Southwestern Ontario

Virtual Adult Support Group
2022-07-12 16:00 - 17:00, 2022-07-26 16:00 - 17:00, 2022-08-09 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Toronto)
Making connections and building meaningful relationships can be an important part of living a happy and healthy life. Epilepsy can sometimes pose a barrier for people and make it more challenging to establish meaningful relationships. Our virtual support group meets bi-weekly on Tuesdays from 4:00 – 5:00 pm.
This is a drop-in group with weekly planned topics to facilitate conversation about issues that are important to people living with epilepsy. Our hope is to provide a space for our community members to meet others with epilepsy and have an opportunity to share their experiences and coping strategies. If you are interested in this session or future sessions, email holly@epilepsyswo.ca to register.

Virtual Teen Support Group
2022-07-19 16:00 - 17:00, 2022-08-02 16:00 - 17:00, 2022-09-13 16:00 - 17:00

Third Party: Second Annual Memorial Skate For David
2022-07-31 14:00 - 22:00 | Atkinson Skate Park, University Ave W, Windsor, Ontario, N9B 1A7, Canada
The Second Annual Memorial Skate for David will be held on July 31st at Atkinson Park in Windsor on University Ave W from 2pm until dark. Come enjoy some food, refreshments and good vibes. Entry is free.
Skate, scoot or bike! Make sure to stop by for a free hot dog, chips and pop from the Postma family in honour of their son. There will also be a donation box for Epilepsy Southwestern Ontario.

Client BBQ & AGM
2022-08-25 17:00 - 19:00 | Graham Family Eco-Park, 16033 Medway Rd, Arva, Ontario, N0M 1C0, Canada
Save the Date for the Client BBQ & AGM on August 25, 2022 at the Graham Family Eco Park.
Please join us for a BBQ (our treat) and AGM.
5:00 p.m. – OTF Announcement
5:20 p.m. – Social and BBQ
6:00 p.m. – Annual General Meeting
Please connect with michelle@epilepsyswo.ca to RSVP by August 23, 2022.

Tee'in Off For Epilepsy
2022-09-16 10:00 - 2022-09-17 17:00 | White Squirrel Golf Club, 72538 Bluewater Hwy, Zurich, Ontario, N0M 2T0, Canada
Third-Party Event – Join us at the White Squirrel Golf Club for the 4th Annual Tee’in Off For Epilepsy Golf Tournament on Friday, September 16th and Saturday, September 17th, 2022.
Cost: $600 for 4-person team registration. (Online Registration is required by August 26, 2022)
Fees include shotgun start, golf & cart. There will be lunch, prizes, and games.
>>>>>Registration Form<<<<<<
Thanks to Team Oke for hosting this third-party event.
For more information please contact Joanne Oke at teamokeinfo@gmail.com

Seize the Day - Graham Family Eco Park
2022-09-25 10:00 - 13:30 | Graham Family Eco-Park, 16033 Medway Rd, Arva, Ontario, N0M 1C0, Canada
Taking steps to raise epilepsy awareness
Join ESWO for the 9th Annual Seize the Day Event!
On Sunday, September 25, 2022 Epilepsy Southwestern Ontario (ESWO) will host its 9th Annual Seize the Day 5k Run / 2.5k Walk at the Graham Family Eco Park to raise funds to provide support and educational services for people living with epilepsy, their families and their communities throughout Southwestern Ontario.
This family fun event will include a run and walk, followed by a BBQ. Start time: 10:30am. If you’re unable to join us in London, visit our Windsor page, or consider joining us virtually by walking/running September 23-25, 2022. We will kick off the weekend event virtually with celebrations on Facebook Live.
Whether you are participating to honour someone you sadly lost to a seizure, supporting those affected by epilepsy, or want to help raise awareness, we invite you to join us for this special occasion. If you are a marathon runner, a leisurely jogger or a causal walker… everyone is welcomed to participate! We hope you can join us and help make this annual event even bigger this year to show people living with epilepsy that they are not alone! Let’s make every step count.
For more information and to register online:
Register Here

Virtual Adult Support Group
2022-10-04 13:00 - 14:00, 2022-10-18 13:00 - 14:00, 2022-11-01 13:00 - 14:00, 2022-11-15 13:00 - 14:00, 2022-11-29 13:00 - 14:00, 2022-12-13 13:00 - 14:00, 2023-01-10 13:00 - 14:00, 2023-01-24 13:00 - 14:00 and 1 more date
Making connections and building meaningful relationships can be an important part of living a happy and healthy life. Epilepsy can sometimes pose a barrier for people and make it more challenging to establish meaningful relationships. Our virtual support group meets bi-weekly on Tuesdays from 1:00 – 2:00 pm.
This is a drop-in group with weekly planned topics to facilitate conversation about issues that are important to people living with epilepsy. Our hope is to provide a space for our community members to meet others with epilepsy and have an opportunity to share their experiences and coping strategies. If you are interested in this session or future sessions, email holly@epilepsyswo.ca to register.

Virtual Teen Support Group
2022-10-13 18:30 - 19:30
Making connections and building meaningful relationships can be an important part of living a happy and healthy life. Epilepsy can sometimes pose a barrier for people and make it more challenging to establish meaningful relationships. Our virtual support group meets bi-weekly on Thursdays from 6:30 – 7:30 pm.
This is a drop-in group with weekly planned topics to facilitate conversation about issues that are important to people living with epilepsy. Our hope is to provide a space for our community members to meet others with epilepsy and have an opportunity to share their experiences and coping strategies. If you are interested in this session or future sessions, email holly@epilepsyswo.ca to register.

Virtual Caregiver Support Group
2022-10-26 18:00 - 19:00, 2022-11-09 18:00 - 19:00, 2022-11-23 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-01-18 18:00 - 19:00
Making connections and building meaningful relationships can be an important part of living a happy and healthy life. Epilepsy can sometimes pose a barrier for people and make it more challenging to establish meaningful relationships. Our virtual support group meets bi-weekly on Wednesdays from 6:00 -7:00 pm
This is a drop-in group with weekly planned topics to facilitate conversation about issues that are important to people living with epilepsy. Our hope is to provide a space for our community members to meet others with epilepsy and have an opportunity to share their experiences and coping strategies. If you are interested in this session or future sessions, email holly@epilepsyswo.ca to register.

London & Area Merry Little Holiday Party
2022-12-08 18:00 - 20:00 | Stronach Community Recreation Centre, 1221 Sanford Street, London, Ontario, N5V 2J8, Canada
The holiday season is just around the corner and that means it’s time for our annual ESWO Client Holiday Party! Clients and their families who are in London or can make it to London are invited to join our festivities on December 8th from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm at the Stronach Community Recreation Centre at 1221 Sanford Street, London, ON. This is a casual, family-friendly event with games and activities for adults and children, and a great opportunity to meet others who have been impacted by epilepsy before the season gets busy!
Part of our plan includes making ugly sweaters/shirts and fun materials will be provided to decorate the shirts, but we ask that each person brings in their own apparel to decorate. The location is wheelchair accessible, parking is free, and the Centre can be accessed by public transportation.
Please RSVP by December 2nd by emailing Holly at holly@epilepsyswo.ca Any questions regarding this event can also be directed to Holly.

Virtual Merry Little Holiday Party
2022-12-15 16:00 - 17:00
Virtual Merry Little Holiday Party
Join us to celebrate the holiday season virtually for music and games on Thursday Dec 15 at 4:00pm – 5:00pm.
Please RSVP to Lori at lori@epilepsyswo.ca by December 8th to receive the Zoom Link.

UPLIFT for Caregivers
2023-01-19 12:00 - 13:00, 2023-01-26 12:00 - 13:00, 2023-02-02 12:00 - 13:00
UPLIFT is a free, eight-week skill-building program to support people in developing coping strategies to deal with stress, through mindfulness and cognitive behavioural therapy. Participants meet once a week for one hour with groups of 5-8 people over Zoom. Commitment to attend each session is required to benefit from the program, as well as to ensure the group dynamic remains intact.
ESWO will host an UPLIFT session for those who are caregivers of individuals living with epilepsy.
Email Sandra@epilepsyswo.ca to register.

Virtual Caregiver Support Group
2023-01-30 18:00 - 19:00
Making connections and building meaningful relationships can be an important part of living a happy and healthy life. Epilepsy can sometimes pose a barrier for people and make it more challenging to establish meaningful relationships. Our virtual support group meets bi-weekly on Mondays from 6:00 -7:00 pm
This is a drop-in group with weekly planned topics to facilitate conversation about issues that are important to people living with epilepsy. Our hope is to provide a space for our community members to meet others with epilepsy and have an opportunity to share their experiences and coping strategies. If you are interested in this session or future sessions, email holly@epilepsyswo.ca to register.
