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Don't miss out on our upcoming events! From large community events and awareness campaigns to smaller social activities and support groups, we have has something for everyone. Browse through the schedule, pick your favourites, and become part of a vibrant epilepsy community.
Annual Events
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Purple Day
March 26th
Purple Day is an international awareness day celebrated on March 26th to raise awareness about epilepsy and combat stigma. Wear purple and join the movement to support individuals living with epilepsy.
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Ottawa Fire Truck Pull
October 5, 2024
Join us in Ottawa for the thrilling annual Fire Truck Pull, where teams compete to pull a fire truck in support of local charities. Test your strength, promote teamwork, and make a positive impact in our community.
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Epilepsy Awareness Month
March
March is Epilepsy Awareness Month in Canada. It’s a great time for anyone with an interest in epilepsy to raise awareness, challenge myths, and help dismantle the stigma of epilepsy.
Upcoming Special Events
Join us for some fun! 🍕🎨 Experience our pizza parties and art nights, adding laughter and togetherness to our epilepsy support community. Unite, connect, and create lasting memories with us!
All Events
January Adult Support Group
Adult Support Group
Our Adult Support Group will meet virtually on the first Tuesday of every month, and is for individuals living with epilepsy to connect with each other.
Please RSVP below to be sent the link to join the meeting! We can’t wait to see you there!
January Parent Support Group
Parent Support Group
Are you looking to connect with other parents, going through similar highs and lows while caring for a child (young or adult) with epilepsy? Join us for our Parent Support Group on Wednesday, January 8th at 7pm!
This month’s Parent Support Group will be offered in an online format using the video conference program, Microsoft Teams. Please RSVP below to be sent additional details and the link to join the meeting!
RSVP
The Great Gingerbread Showdown
Do you have what it takes to win The Great Gingerbread Showdown?
Test your creativity, showoff your architecture skills and get to know your teammates in this festive and fun holiday competition! Open to all people with epilepsy (young and grown) and their families!
Snacks and beverages will be provided to attendees. We recommend families plan to eat prior to the festivities!
Wednesday, December 11th from 6-7:30pm. Room details will be provided after you’ve RSVP’d.
Registration now closed.
December Parent Support Group
Parent Support Group
Are you looking to connect with other parents, going through similar highs and lows while caring for a child (young or adult) with epilepsy? Join us for our Parent Support Group on Wednesday, December 4th at 7pm!
This month’s Parent Support Group will be offered in an online format using the video conference program, Microsoft Teams. Please RSVP below to be sent additional details and the link to join the meeting!
RSVP
December Adult Support Group
Adult Support Group
Our Adult Support Group will meet virtually on the first Tuesday of every month, and is for individuals living with epilepsy to connect with each other.
Please RSVP below to be sent the link to join the meeting! We can’t wait to see you there!
November Parent Support Group
Parent Support Group
Are you looking to connect with other parents, going through similar highs and lows while caring for a child (young or adult) with epilepsy? Join us for our Parent Support Group on Wednesday, November 6th at 7pm!
This month’s Parent Support Group will be offered in an online format using the video conference program, Microsoft Teams. Please RSVP below to be sent additional details and the link to join the meeting!
RSVP
November Adult Support Group
Adult Support Group
Our Adult Support Group will meet virtually on the first Tuesday of every month, and is for individuals living with epilepsy to connect with each other.
Please RSVP below to be sent the link to join the meeting! We can’t wait to see you there!
Family Halloween Party
Who’s ready to party?!
On October 28th at 6pm we will be hosting our first-ever Family Halloween Party! Join us for a pizza dinner (cash/card donations encouraged), a spooktacular costume contest and Halloween-themed crafts.
To register for you and your family fill in the form below!
October Parent Support Group
Parent Support Group
Are you looking to connect with other parents, going through similar highs and lows while caring for a child (young or adult) with epilepsy? Join us for our Parent Support Group on Wednesday, October 2nd at 7pm!
This month’s Parent Support Group will be offered in an online format using the video conference program, Microsoft Teams. Please RSVP below to be sent additional details and the link to join the meeting!
RSVP
October Adult Support Group
Adult Support Group
Our Adult Support Group will meet virtually on the first Tuesday of every month, and is for individuals living with epilepsy to connect with each other.
Please RSVP below to be sent the link to join the meeting! We can’t wait to see you there!
September Parent Support Group
Parent Support Group
Are you looking to connect with other parents, going through similar highs and lows while caring for a child (young or adult) with epilepsy? Join us for our Parent Support Group on Wednesday, September 4th at 7pm!
This month’s Parent Support Group will be offered in an online format using the video conference program, Microsoft Teams. Please RSVP below to be sent additional details and the link to join the meeting!
RSVP
September Adult Support Group
Adult Support Group
Our Adult Support Group will meet virtually on the first Tuesday of every month, and is for individuals living with epilepsy to connect with each other.
Please RSVP below to be sent the link to join the meeting! We can’t wait to see you there!
Family Summer Social
POSTPONED DUE TO LOW ATTENDANCE
Let’s end summer with a splash!
On Friday, August 23rd we will be hosting a Family Summer Social for those who have kids and teens under the age of 18. Come and meet other parents while the kids can socialize over lawn games, the play structure or in the splash pad!
This will be a drop in style so feel free to stop by for a few minutes or the entire time from 3:30-6:00pm at Greenboro Park.
Please keep in mind that although this is an Epilepsy Ottawa planned event, parents are still responsible for the supervision of their children.
Light food and beverages will be available but we encourage families to bring their own food and make it a picnic!
RSVP below to let us know you’re coming!
We can’t wait to see you there!
Art In The Park
You asked and we answered!
Our first in-person Social Group of the summer is coming and we want you to be there!
Join us to art your heart out at our Art In The Park drop in from 4-6:30pm at Brewer Park on August 8th!
This is an event for adults with epilepsy and their friends and family.
There is a splash pad and playground on site for those wanting to bring their kids and enjoy a (hopefully) beautiful evening! Picnic tables are available for those who want to make it a picnic. Art supplies will be provided by Epilepsy Ottawa.
August Adult Support Group
Adult Support Group
Our Adult Support Group will meet virtually on the first Tuesday of every month, and is for individuals living with epilepsy to connect with each other.
Please RSVP below to be sent the link to join the meeting! We can’t wait to see you there!
July Adult Support Group
Adult Support Group
Our Adult Support Group will meet virtually on the first Tuesday of every month, and is for individuals living with epilepsy to connect with each other.
Please RSVP below to be sent the link to join the meeting! We can’t wait to see you there!
June Parent Support Group
Parent Support Group
Are you looking to connect with other parents, going through similar highs and lows while caring for a child (young or adult) with epilepsy? Join us for our Parent Support Group on Wednesday, March 6 at 7pm!
This month’s Parent Support Group will be offered in an online format using the video conference program, Microsoft Teams. Please RSVP below to be sent additional details and the link to join the meeting!
RSVP
June Adult Support Group
Adult Support Group
Our Adult Support Group will meet virtually on the first Tuesday of every month, and is for individuals living with epilepsy to connect with each other.
Please RSVP below to be sent the link to join the meeting! We can’t wait to see you there!
May Adult Support Group
Adult Support Group
Our Adult Support Group will meet virtually on the first Tuesday of every month, and is for individuals living with epilepsy to connect with each other.
Please RSVP below to be sent the link to join the meeting! We can’t wait to see you there!
May Parent Support Group
Parent Support Group
Are you looking to connect with other parents, going through similar highs and lows while caring for a child (young or adult) with epilepsy? Join us for our Parent Support Group on Wednesday, March 6 at 7pm!
This month’s Parent Support Group will be offered in an online format using the video conference program, Microsoft Teams. Please RSVP below to be sent additional details and the link to join the meeting!
RSVP
April Parent Support Group
Parent Support Group
Are you looking to connect with other parents, going through similar highs and lows while caring for a child (young or adult) with epilepsy? Join us for our Parent Support Group on Wednesday, March 6 at 7pm!
This month’s Parent Support Group will be offered in an online format using the video conference program, Microsoft Teams. Please RSVP below to be sent additional details and the link to join the meeting!
RSVP
April Adult Support Group
Adult Support Group
Our Adult Support Group will meet virtually on the first Tuesday of every month, and is for individuals living with epilepsy to connect with each other.
Please RSVP below to be sent the link to join the meeting! We can’t wait to see you there!
Social Group
Social Group
Epilepsy Ottawa runs a monthly evening Social Group to help bring Adults (18+) living with Epilepsy, together. Join us in-person on Wednesday, March 27 at 6pm for an evening games and connecting with others living with Epilepsy!
This month’s Social Group will be an in-person group at the Bronson Centre, 211 Bronson Ave, Room 111. We can’t wait to see you there!
Purple Day Illumination Meet Up
Join Epilepsy Ottawa at the Byward Market Ottawa sign as it glows purple in support of people with epilepsy
Purple Day Celebration
Join us for our annual Purple Day Celebration at Jean Pigott Place at Ottawa City Hall on Sunday, March 24.
Parent Support Group
Parent Support Group
Are you looking to connect with other parents, going through similar highs and lows while caring for a child (young or adult) with epilepsy? Join us for our Parent Support Group on Wednesday, March 6 at 7pm!
This month’s Parent Support Group will be offered in an online format using the video conference program, Microsoft Teams. Please RSVP below to be sent additional details and the link to join the meeting!
RSVP
Adult Support Group
Adult Support Group
Our Adult Support Group will meet virtually on the first Tuesday of every month, and is for individuals living with epilepsy to connect with each other.
Please RSVP below to be sent the link to join the meeting! We can’t wait to see you there!
Teen Social Group
Teen Social Group
Join us for an evening of fun and games, while connecting with other teens living with epilepsy in the Ottawa region! This will be an online event for teens between the ages of 13-18.
Parent Support Group
Parent Support Group
Are you looking to connect with other parents, going through similar highs and lows while caring for a child (young or adult) with epilepsy? Join us for our Parent Support Group on Wednesday, February 7 at 7pm!
This month’s Parent Support Group will be offered in an online format using the video conference program, Microsoft Teams. Please RSVP below to be sent additional details and the link to join the meeting!
RSVP
Adult Support Group
Adult Support Group
Our Adult Support Group will meet virtually on the first Tuesday of every month, and is for individuals living with epilepsy to connect with each other.
Please RSVP below to be sent the link to join the meeting! We can’t wait to see you there!
Parent Support Group
Parent Support Group
Are you looking to connect with other parents, going through similar highs and lows while caring for a child (young or adult) with epilepsy? Join us for our Parent Support Group on Wednesday, January 3 at 7pm!
This month’s Parent Support Group will be offered in an online format using the video conference program, Microsoft Teams. Please RSVP below to be sent additional details and the link to join the meeting!
RSVP
Adult Support Group
Adult Support Group
Our Adult Support Group will meet virtually on the first Tuesday of every month, and is for individuals living with epilepsy to connect with each other.
Please RSVP below to be sent the link to join the meeting! We can’t wait to see you there!