BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//EPI | Empowering People's Independence - ECPv6.15.13//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.epiny.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for EPI | Empowering People's Independence REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260108T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260108T190000 DTSTAMP:20260105T015044 CREATED:20251217T193846Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T194338Z UID:11822-1767895200-1767898800@www.epiny.org SUMMARY:Epilepsy Support Group - Rochester DESCRIPTION:Join us on the first Thursday of most months at our Rochester Office for the Epilepsy Support Group. A light dinner will be provided. All who are affected by epilepsy are welcome to attend: adults with epilepsy\, parents/caregivers\, other family members! Contact Mike Radell for more information at mradell@epiny.org or (585) 442-4430 x2741. \nRSVP: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/2026epilepsyevents/ URL:https://www.epiny.org/event/epilepsy-support-group-rochester-21/ CATEGORIES:In Person ORGANIZER;CN="Empowering People's Independence":MAILTO:events@epiny.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260108T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260108T190000 DTSTAMP:20260105T015044 CREATED:20251217T194643Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T194642Z UID:11833-1767895200-1767898800@www.epiny.org SUMMARY:Epilepsy Support Group - Syracuse DESCRIPTION:Join us on the first Thursday of most months at our Syracuse Office for the Epilepsy Support Group. A light dinner will be provided. All who are affected by epilepsy are welcome to attend: adults with epilepsy\, parents/caregivers\, other family members! Contact Collin Horak for more information at chorak@epiny.org or (315) 477-9777 x2904. \nJanuary’s Theme: Unspoken Symphony – Turning Art into Music\nhttps://www.unspokensymphony.com/ \nParticipants will have the chance to draw/color a picture and have it turned into music! \nRSVP: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/2026epilepsyevents/ URL:https://www.epiny.org/event/epilepsy-support-group-syracuse-21/ LOCATION:EPI Syracuse Office\, 6493 Ridings Road\, Suite 112\, Syracuse\, NY\, 13206\, United States CATEGORIES:In Person ORGANIZER;CN="Empowering People's Independence":MAILTO:events@epiny.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260109T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260109T130000 DTSTAMP:20260105T015044 CREATED:20251217T194802Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T173911Z UID:11864-1767960000-1767963600@www.epiny.org SUMMARY:Seizure Recognition and First Aid Training - Virutal DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual version of our popular training Seizure Recognition and First Aid training. At this training you will learn: (1) how to recognize and respond to the most common seizure types\, (2) how prevelant epilepsy and seizures are\, (3) the major risk factors for epilepsy and seizures\, (4) the most common treatments\, and (5) other concerns for people with seizures such as anxiety\, depression\, etc. Questions? Contact Michael Radell for more information at mradell@epiny.org or (585) 442-4430 x2741. \nRSVP: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/aQ9_dyEUTTaMhjB_afOjbg URL:https://www.epiny.org/event/seizure-recognition-and-first-aid-training-virutal/ CATEGORIES:Virtual ORGANIZER;CN="Empowering People's Independence":MAILTO:events@epiny.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260115T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260115T190000 DTSTAMP:20260105T015044 CREATED:20251217T194659Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T174006Z UID:11840-1768500000-1768503600@www.epiny.org SUMMARY:Epilepsy Support Group - Virtual DESCRIPTION:Join us on the 2nd Thursday of most months for our virtual Epilepsy Support Group. This group is for those who can’t make one of our in-person options or would like to attend a 2nd support group each month! All who are affected by epilepsy are welcome to attend: adults with epilepsy\, parents/caregivers\, other family members! Contact Michael Radell for more information at mradell@epiny.org or (585) 442-4430 x2741. \nRSVP: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/K5GbpGy8QkOZwrW6LOTKnA URL:https://www.epiny.org/event/epilepsy-support-group-virtual/ CATEGORIES:Virtual ORGANIZER;CN="Empowering People's Independence":MAILTO:events@epiny.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T113000 DTSTAMP:20260105T015044 CREATED:20251217T201501Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T174048Z UID:11903-1768645800-1768649400@www.epiny.org SUMMARY:Swim Program - Session 1 DESCRIPTION:Learn to Swim is a swimming instruction program tailored to the needs of youth with epilepsy. This program is designed to increase swimming skills in a safe environment. Spots are very limited – sign up your child today! Lessons are run by a certified swimming instructor. One-on-one pool supports are available for those that need one. A pediatric epileptologist will be on deck while kids are in the pool. Cost is $25\, scholarships available. \nSign Up: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/2026epilepsyevents/event/learntoswim/ URL:https://www.epiny.org/event/swim-program-session-1/ CATEGORIES:In Person ORGANIZER;CN="Empowering People's Independence":MAILTO:events@epiny.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260120T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260120T190000 DTSTAMP:20260105T015044 CREATED:20251222T163725Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T163829Z UID:12007-1768932000-1768935600@www.epiny.org SUMMARY:PACES - 2026 Winter Session DESCRIPTION:PACES is an eight-week\, small group\, virtual program for adults with epilepsy. PACES is designed to help adults manage their epilepsy and learn new strategies to manage both the emotional and daily living impacts of epilepsy and seizures. \nNew session starts on January 20 at 6pm and runs through March 10\, 2026. \nQuestions? Contact Denise Eshenaur at deshenaur@epiny.org. \nRSVP: https://www.epiny.org/epilepsy-services-paces-registration/ URL:https://www.epiny.org/event/paces-2026-winter-session/ CATEGORIES:Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T190000 DTSTAMP:20260105T015044 CREATED:20251217T194730Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T174154Z UID:11849-1769104800-1769108400@www.epiny.org SUMMARY:Black Epilepsy Exchange DESCRIPTION:Join us for B.E.E. – an epilepsy support group just for people of color! All who are affected by epilepsy are welcome. Questions? Contact Laura Mejias\, Intake Liaison Manager\, at (585) 442-4430 x2754 or lmejias@epiny.org. \nRSVP for Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/RyW3r-5_TneHyypNA_F1UQ URL:https://www.epiny.org/event/black-epilepsy-exchange-18/ CATEGORIES:Virtual ORGANIZER;CN="Empowering People's Independence":MAILTO:events@epiny.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T113000 DTSTAMP:20260105T015044 CREATED:20251217T201502Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T174241Z UID:11904-1769250600-1769254200@www.epiny.org SUMMARY:Swim Program - Session 2 DESCRIPTION:Learn to Swim is a swimming instruction program tailored to the needs of youth with epilepsy. This program is designed to increase swimming skills in a safe environment. Spots are very limited – sign up your child today! Lessons are run by a certified swimming instructor. One-on-one pool supports are available for those that need one. A pediatric epileptologist will be on deck while kids are in the pool. Cost is $25\, scholarships available. \nSign Up: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/2026epilepsyevents/event/learntoswim/ URL:https://www.epiny.org/event/swim-program-session-2/ CATEGORIES:In Person ORGANIZER;CN="Empowering People's Independence":MAILTO:events@epiny.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T113000 DTSTAMP:20260105T015044 CREATED:20251217T201503Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T174321Z UID:11905-1769855400-1769859000@www.epiny.org SUMMARY:Swim Program - Session 3 DESCRIPTION:Learn to Swim is a swimming instruction program tailored to the needs of youth with epilepsy. This program is designed to increase swimming skills in a safe environment. Spots are very limited – sign up your child today! Lessons are run by a certified swimming instructor. One-on-one pool supports are available for those that need one. A pediatric epileptologist will be on deck while kids are in the pool. Cost is $25\, scholarships available. \nSign Up: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/2026epilepsyevents/event/learntoswim/ URL:https://www.epiny.org/event/swim-program-session-3/ CATEGORIES:In Person ORGANIZER;CN="Empowering People's Independence":MAILTO:events@epiny.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR