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SUMMARY:TMA Minnesota Myositis Support Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Register Here \nJoin the TMA Minnesota Myositis Support Group: Connect\, Share\, and Find Support \nThe TMA Minnesota Myositis Support Group offers a welcoming space for individuals living with myositis to connect\, share experiences\, and support one another. Meeting every two months on the first Tuesday at 6:00 PM CT\, this group provides a valuable opportunity to engage with others who truly understand the challenges of living with myositis. \nWhether you’re newly diagnosed or have been managing myositis for years\, this group is here to help reduce isolation\, offer resources\, and build a sense of community. By sharing stories and learning from each other\, you’ll gain valuable insights and feel empowered to navigate your myositis journey with support from others who understand. \nWhen?\nFirst Tuesday of every two months at:\n6:00 PM CT \nJoin us to decrease loneliness\, access helpful resources\, and find strength in the power of community. We look forward to connecting with you! \nRegister Here
URL:https://300.myositis.org/event/tma-minnesota-myositis-support-group-4/2027-06-01/
CATEGORIES:Support or Affinity Group Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lindsay Guentzel":MAILTO:Guentzel@myositis.org
LOCATION:https://300.myositis.org/event/tma-minnesota-myositis-support-group-4/2027-06-01/
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SUMMARY:TMA Minnesota & Wisconsin Myositis Support Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Register Here \nJoin the TMA Minnesota & Wisconsin Myositis Support Group: Connect\, Share\, and Find Support \nThe TMA Minnesota & Wisconsin Myositis Support Group offers a welcoming space for individuals living with myositis to connect\, share experiences\, and support one another. Meeting every two months on the first Tuesday at 6:00 PM CT\, this group provides a valuable opportunity to engage with others who truly understand the challenges of living with myositis. \nWhether you’re newly diagnosed or have been managing myositis for years\, this group is here to help reduce isolation\, offer resources\, and build a sense of community. By sharing stories and learning from each other\, you’ll gain valuable insights and feel empowered to navigate your myositis journey with support from others who understand. \nWhen?\nFirst Tuesday of every two months from:\n6:00 – 8:00 PM CT \nJoin us to decrease loneliness\, access helpful resources\, and find strength in the power of community. We look forward to connecting with you! \nAbout the Leaders \n \nLindsay Guentzel is an award-winning journalist\, writer\, producer\, and podcast host whose work has been featured in The New York Times\, CBS Radio\, NPR\, ESPN\, and more. After being diagnosed with ADHD in 2021—an experience she calls the best thing to ever happen to her—she spent two years learning how to navigate life with a neurodivergent brain. Then\, in 2023\, her world shifted again with a diagnosis of Dermatomyositis associated with Anti-Synthetase Syndrome\, a collection of rare\, incurable diseases that drastically changed her daily life. \nJim “Sudz” Szudzik \n \nJames “Sudz” Szudzik  served in the U.S. Army as a Chaplain’s Assistant during the Vietnam conflict. Following his service\, Sudz earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from Michigan State University. Over the course of his career\, he held roles with Lansing Probate Court\, Service Beer & Wine\, Miller Brewing Company\, Philip Morris U.S.A.\, Bonanza Beverage\, New Mexico Beverage\, and the Madrigano family. He married Nancy Ann Wygert in August 1985. \nSudz was diagnosed with Inclusion Body Myositis in 2004 and has since dedicated himself to advocating for veterans with IBM and educating others about myositis. His daily life centers on faith\, family\, and friends\, embracing life’s challenges with gratitude and resilience. He also enjoys movies\, reading\, televised sports\, and collecting baseball cards. He lives in Menomonee Falls\, Wisconsin with Nancy and their dog Bodie.
URL:https://300.myositis.org/event/tma-minnesota-wisconsin-myositis-support-group-6-2/2027-06-08/
CATEGORIES:Support or Affinity Group Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lindsay Guentzel":MAILTO:Guentzel@myositis.org
LOCATION:https://300.myositis.org/event/tma-minnesota-wisconsin-myositis-support-group-6-2/2027-06-08/
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SUMMARY:TMA Minnesota Myositis Support Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Register Here \nJoin the TMA Minnesota Myositis Support Group: Connect\, Share\, and Find Support \nThe TMA Minnesota Myositis Support Group offers a welcoming space for individuals living with myositis to connect\, share experiences\, and support one another. Meeting every two months on the first Tuesday at 6:00 PM CT\, this group provides a valuable opportunity to engage with others who truly understand the challenges of living with myositis. \nWhether you’re newly diagnosed or have been managing myositis for years\, this group is here to help reduce isolation\, offer resources\, and build a sense of community. By sharing stories and learning from each other\, you’ll gain valuable insights and feel empowered to navigate your myositis journey with support from others who understand. \nWhen?\nFirst Tuesday of every two months at:\n6:00 PM CT \nJoin us to decrease loneliness\, access helpful resources\, and find strength in the power of community. We look forward to connecting with you! \nRegister Here
URL:https://300.myositis.org/event/tma-minnesota-myositis-support-group-4/2027-08-03/
CATEGORIES:Support or Affinity Group Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lindsay Guentzel":MAILTO:Guentzel@myositis.org
LOCATION:https://300.myositis.org/event/tma-minnesota-myositis-support-group-4/2027-08-03/
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SUMMARY:TMA Minnesota & Wisconsin Myositis Support Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Register Here \nJoin the TMA Minnesota & Wisconsin Myositis Support Group: Connect\, Share\, and Find Support \nThe TMA Minnesota & Wisconsin Myositis Support Group offers a welcoming space for individuals living with myositis to connect\, share experiences\, and support one another. Meeting every two months on the first Tuesday at 6:00 PM CT\, this group provides a valuable opportunity to engage with others who truly understand the challenges of living with myositis. \nWhether you’re newly diagnosed or have been managing myositis for years\, this group is here to help reduce isolation\, offer resources\, and build a sense of community. By sharing stories and learning from each other\, you’ll gain valuable insights and feel empowered to navigate your myositis journey with support from others who understand. \nWhen?\nFirst Tuesday of every two months from:\n6:00 – 8:00 PM CT \nJoin us to decrease loneliness\, access helpful resources\, and find strength in the power of community. We look forward to connecting with you! \nAbout the Leaders \n \nLindsay Guentzel is an award-winning journalist\, writer\, producer\, and podcast host whose work has been featured in The New York Times\, CBS Radio\, NPR\, ESPN\, and more. After being diagnosed with ADHD in 2021—an experience she calls the best thing to ever happen to her—she spent two years learning how to navigate life with a neurodivergent brain. Then\, in 2023\, her world shifted again with a diagnosis of Dermatomyositis associated with Anti-Synthetase Syndrome\, a collection of rare\, incurable diseases that drastically changed her daily life. \nJim “Sudz” Szudzik \n \nJames “Sudz” Szudzik  served in the U.S. Army as a Chaplain’s Assistant during the Vietnam conflict. Following his service\, Sudz earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from Michigan State University. Over the course of his career\, he held roles with Lansing Probate Court\, Service Beer & Wine\, Miller Brewing Company\, Philip Morris U.S.A.\, Bonanza Beverage\, New Mexico Beverage\, and the Madrigano family. He married Nancy Ann Wygert in August 1985. \nSudz was diagnosed with Inclusion Body Myositis in 2004 and has since dedicated himself to advocating for veterans with IBM and educating others about myositis. His daily life centers on faith\, family\, and friends\, embracing life’s challenges with gratitude and resilience. He also enjoys movies\, reading\, televised sports\, and collecting baseball cards. He lives in Menomonee Falls\, Wisconsin with Nancy and their dog Bodie.
URL:https://300.myositis.org/event/tma-minnesota-wisconsin-myositis-support-group-6-2/2027-08-10/
CATEGORIES:Support or Affinity Group Meeting
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LOCATION:https://300.myositis.org/event/tma-minnesota-wisconsin-myositis-support-group-6-2/2027-08-10/
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SUMMARY:TMA Minnesota Myositis Support Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Register Here \nJoin the TMA Minnesota Myositis Support Group: Connect\, Share\, and Find Support \nThe TMA Minnesota Myositis Support Group offers a welcoming space for individuals living with myositis to connect\, share experiences\, and support one another. Meeting every two months on the first Tuesday at 6:00 PM CT\, this group provides a valuable opportunity to engage with others who truly understand the challenges of living with myositis. \nWhether you’re newly diagnosed or have been managing myositis for years\, this group is here to help reduce isolation\, offer resources\, and build a sense of community. By sharing stories and learning from each other\, you’ll gain valuable insights and feel empowered to navigate your myositis journey with support from others who understand. \nWhen?\nFirst Tuesday of every two months at:\n6:00 PM CT \nJoin us to decrease loneliness\, access helpful resources\, and find strength in the power of community. We look forward to connecting with you! \nRegister Here
URL:https://300.myositis.org/event/tma-minnesota-myositis-support-group-4/2027-10-05/
CATEGORIES:Support or Affinity Group Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lindsay Guentzel":MAILTO:Guentzel@myositis.org
LOCATION:https://300.myositis.org/event/tma-minnesota-myositis-support-group-4/2027-10-05/
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SUMMARY:TMA Minnesota & Wisconsin Myositis Support Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Register Here \nJoin the TMA Minnesota & Wisconsin Myositis Support Group: Connect\, Share\, and Find Support \nThe TMA Minnesota & Wisconsin Myositis Support Group offers a welcoming space for individuals living with myositis to connect\, share experiences\, and support one another. Meeting every two months on the first Tuesday at 6:00 PM CT\, this group provides a valuable opportunity to engage with others who truly understand the challenges of living with myositis. \nWhether you’re newly diagnosed or have been managing myositis for years\, this group is here to help reduce isolation\, offer resources\, and build a sense of community. By sharing stories and learning from each other\, you’ll gain valuable insights and feel empowered to navigate your myositis journey with support from others who understand. \nWhen?\nFirst Tuesday of every two months from:\n6:00 – 8:00 PM CT \nJoin us to decrease loneliness\, access helpful resources\, and find strength in the power of community. We look forward to connecting with you! \nAbout the Leaders \n \nLindsay Guentzel is an award-winning journalist\, writer\, producer\, and podcast host whose work has been featured in The New York Times\, CBS Radio\, NPR\, ESPN\, and more. After being diagnosed with ADHD in 2021—an experience she calls the best thing to ever happen to her—she spent two years learning how to navigate life with a neurodivergent brain. Then\, in 2023\, her world shifted again with a diagnosis of Dermatomyositis associated with Anti-Synthetase Syndrome\, a collection of rare\, incurable diseases that drastically changed her daily life. \nJim “Sudz” Szudzik \n \nJames “Sudz” Szudzik  served in the U.S. Army as a Chaplain’s Assistant during the Vietnam conflict. Following his service\, Sudz earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from Michigan State University. Over the course of his career\, he held roles with Lansing Probate Court\, Service Beer & Wine\, Miller Brewing Company\, Philip Morris U.S.A.\, Bonanza Beverage\, New Mexico Beverage\, and the Madrigano family. He married Nancy Ann Wygert in August 1985. \nSudz was diagnosed with Inclusion Body Myositis in 2004 and has since dedicated himself to advocating for veterans with IBM and educating others about myositis. His daily life centers on faith\, family\, and friends\, embracing life’s challenges with gratitude and resilience. He also enjoys movies\, reading\, televised sports\, and collecting baseball cards. He lives in Menomonee Falls\, Wisconsin with Nancy and their dog Bodie.
URL:https://300.myositis.org/event/tma-minnesota-wisconsin-myositis-support-group-6-2/2027-10-12/
CATEGORIES:Support or Affinity Group Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lindsay Guentzel":MAILTO:Guentzel@myositis.org
LOCATION:https://300.myositis.org/event/tma-minnesota-wisconsin-myositis-support-group-6-2/2027-10-12/
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SUMMARY:TMA Minnesota Myositis Support Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Register Here \nJoin the TMA Minnesota Myositis Support Group: Connect\, Share\, and Find Support \nThe TMA Minnesota Myositis Support Group offers a welcoming space for individuals living with myositis to connect\, share experiences\, and support one another. Meeting every two months on the first Tuesday at 6:00 PM CT\, this group provides a valuable opportunity to engage with others who truly understand the challenges of living with myositis. \nWhether you’re newly diagnosed or have been managing myositis for years\, this group is here to help reduce isolation\, offer resources\, and build a sense of community. By sharing stories and learning from each other\, you’ll gain valuable insights and feel empowered to navigate your myositis journey with support from others who understand. \nWhen?\nFirst Tuesday of every two months at:\n6:00 PM CT \nJoin us to decrease loneliness\, access helpful resources\, and find strength in the power of community. We look forward to connecting with you! \nRegister Here
URL:https://300.myositis.org/event/tma-minnesota-myositis-support-group-4/2027-12-07/
CATEGORIES:Support or Affinity Group Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lindsay Guentzel":MAILTO:Guentzel@myositis.org
LOCATION:https://300.myositis.org/event/tma-minnesota-myositis-support-group-4/2027-12-07/
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SUMMARY:TMA Minnesota & Wisconsin Myositis Support Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Register Here \nJoin the TMA Minnesota & Wisconsin Myositis Support Group: Connect\, Share\, and Find Support \nThe TMA Minnesota & Wisconsin Myositis Support Group offers a welcoming space for individuals living with myositis to connect\, share experiences\, and support one another. Meeting every two months on the first Tuesday at 6:00 PM CT\, this group provides a valuable opportunity to engage with others who truly understand the challenges of living with myositis. \nWhether you’re newly diagnosed or have been managing myositis for years\, this group is here to help reduce isolation\, offer resources\, and build a sense of community. By sharing stories and learning from each other\, you’ll gain valuable insights and feel empowered to navigate your myositis journey with support from others who understand. \nWhen?\nFirst Tuesday of every two months from:\n6:00 – 8:00 PM CT \nJoin us to decrease loneliness\, access helpful resources\, and find strength in the power of community. We look forward to connecting with you! \nAbout the Leaders \n \nLindsay Guentzel is an award-winning journalist\, writer\, producer\, and podcast host whose work has been featured in The New York Times\, CBS Radio\, NPR\, ESPN\, and more. After being diagnosed with ADHD in 2021—an experience she calls the best thing to ever happen to her—she spent two years learning how to navigate life with a neurodivergent brain. Then\, in 2023\, her world shifted again with a diagnosis of Dermatomyositis associated with Anti-Synthetase Syndrome\, a collection of rare\, incurable diseases that drastically changed her daily life. \nJim “Sudz” Szudzik \n \nJames “Sudz” Szudzik  served in the U.S. Army as a Chaplain’s Assistant during the Vietnam conflict. Following his service\, Sudz earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from Michigan State University. Over the course of his career\, he held roles with Lansing Probate Court\, Service Beer & Wine\, Miller Brewing Company\, Philip Morris U.S.A.\, Bonanza Beverage\, New Mexico Beverage\, and the Madrigano family. He married Nancy Ann Wygert in August 1985. \nSudz was diagnosed with Inclusion Body Myositis in 2004 and has since dedicated himself to advocating for veterans with IBM and educating others about myositis. His daily life centers on faith\, family\, and friends\, embracing life’s challenges with gratitude and resilience. He also enjoys movies\, reading\, televised sports\, and collecting baseball cards. He lives in Menomonee Falls\, Wisconsin with Nancy and their dog Bodie.
URL:https://300.myositis.org/event/tma-minnesota-wisconsin-myositis-support-group-6-2/2027-12-14/
CATEGORIES:Support or Affinity Group Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lindsay Guentzel":MAILTO:Guentzel@myositis.org
LOCATION:https://300.myositis.org/event/tma-minnesota-wisconsin-myositis-support-group-6-2/2027-12-14/
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SUMMARY:TMA Minnesota Myositis Support Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Register Here \nJoin the TMA Minnesota Myositis Support Group: Connect\, Share\, and Find Support \nThe TMA Minnesota Myositis Support Group offers a welcoming space for individuals living with myositis to connect\, share experiences\, and support one another. Meeting every two months on the first Tuesday at 6:00 PM CT\, this group provides a valuable opportunity to engage with others who truly understand the challenges of living with myositis. \nWhether you’re newly diagnosed or have been managing myositis for years\, this group is here to help reduce isolation\, offer resources\, and build a sense of community. By sharing stories and learning from each other\, you’ll gain valuable insights and feel empowered to navigate your myositis journey with support from others who understand. \nWhen?\nFirst Tuesday of every two months at:\n6:00 PM CT \nJoin us to decrease loneliness\, access helpful resources\, and find strength in the power of community. We look forward to connecting with you! \nRegister Here
URL:https://300.myositis.org/event/tma-minnesota-myositis-support-group-4/2028-02-01/
CATEGORIES:Support or Affinity Group Meeting
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://300.myositis.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Minnesota.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Lindsay Guentzel":MAILTO:Guentzel@myositis.org
LOCATION:https://300.myositis.org/event/tma-minnesota-myositis-support-group-4/2028-02-01/
END:VEVENT
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DTSTAMP:20260519T124510
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SUMMARY:TMA Minnesota & Wisconsin Myositis Support Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Register Here \nJoin the TMA Minnesota & Wisconsin Myositis Support Group: Connect\, Share\, and Find Support \nThe TMA Minnesota & Wisconsin Myositis Support Group offers a welcoming space for individuals living with myositis to connect\, share experiences\, and support one another. Meeting every two months on the first Tuesday at 6:00 PM CT\, this group provides a valuable opportunity to engage with others who truly understand the challenges of living with myositis. \nWhether you’re newly diagnosed or have been managing myositis for years\, this group is here to help reduce isolation\, offer resources\, and build a sense of community. By sharing stories and learning from each other\, you’ll gain valuable insights and feel empowered to navigate your myositis journey with support from others who understand. \nWhen?\nFirst Tuesday of every two months from:\n6:00 – 8:00 PM CT \nJoin us to decrease loneliness\, access helpful resources\, and find strength in the power of community. We look forward to connecting with you! \nAbout the Leaders \n \nLindsay Guentzel is an award-winning journalist\, writer\, producer\, and podcast host whose work has been featured in The New York Times\, CBS Radio\, NPR\, ESPN\, and more. After being diagnosed with ADHD in 2021—an experience she calls the best thing to ever happen to her—she spent two years learning how to navigate life with a neurodivergent brain. Then\, in 2023\, her world shifted again with a diagnosis of Dermatomyositis associated with Anti-Synthetase Syndrome\, a collection of rare\, incurable diseases that drastically changed her daily life. \nJim “Sudz” Szudzik \n \nJames “Sudz” Szudzik  served in the U.S. Army as a Chaplain’s Assistant during the Vietnam conflict. Following his service\, Sudz earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from Michigan State University. Over the course of his career\, he held roles with Lansing Probate Court\, Service Beer & Wine\, Miller Brewing Company\, Philip Morris U.S.A.\, Bonanza Beverage\, New Mexico Beverage\, and the Madrigano family. He married Nancy Ann Wygert in August 1985. \nSudz was diagnosed with Inclusion Body Myositis in 2004 and has since dedicated himself to advocating for veterans with IBM and educating others about myositis. His daily life centers on faith\, family\, and friends\, embracing life’s challenges with gratitude and resilience. He also enjoys movies\, reading\, televised sports\, and collecting baseball cards. He lives in Menomonee Falls\, Wisconsin with Nancy and their dog Bodie.
URL:https://300.myositis.org/event/tma-minnesota-wisconsin-myositis-support-group-6-2/2028-02-08/
CATEGORIES:Support or Affinity Group Meeting
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LOCATION:https://300.myositis.org/event/tma-minnesota-wisconsin-myositis-support-group-6-2/2028-02-08/
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SUMMARY:TMA Minnesota Myositis Support Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Register Here \nJoin the TMA Minnesota Myositis Support Group: Connect\, Share\, and Find Support \nThe TMA Minnesota Myositis Support Group offers a welcoming space for individuals living with myositis to connect\, share experiences\, and support one another. Meeting every two months on the first Tuesday at 6:00 PM CT\, this group provides a valuable opportunity to engage with others who truly understand the challenges of living with myositis. \nWhether you’re newly diagnosed or have been managing myositis for years\, this group is here to help reduce isolation\, offer resources\, and build a sense of community. By sharing stories and learning from each other\, you’ll gain valuable insights and feel empowered to navigate your myositis journey with support from others who understand. \nWhen?\nFirst Tuesday of every two months at:\n6:00 PM CT \nJoin us to decrease loneliness\, access helpful resources\, and find strength in the power of community. We look forward to connecting with you! \nRegister Here
URL:https://300.myositis.org/event/tma-minnesota-myositis-support-group-4/2028-04-04/
CATEGORIES:Support or Affinity Group Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lindsay Guentzel":MAILTO:Guentzel@myositis.org
LOCATION:https://300.myositis.org/event/tma-minnesota-myositis-support-group-4/2028-04-04/
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20280411T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20280411T200000
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SUMMARY:TMA Minnesota & Wisconsin Myositis Support Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Register Here \nJoin the TMA Minnesota & Wisconsin Myositis Support Group: Connect\, Share\, and Find Support \nThe TMA Minnesota & Wisconsin Myositis Support Group offers a welcoming space for individuals living with myositis to connect\, share experiences\, and support one another. Meeting every two months on the first Tuesday at 6:00 PM CT\, this group provides a valuable opportunity to engage with others who truly understand the challenges of living with myositis. \nWhether you’re newly diagnosed or have been managing myositis for years\, this group is here to help reduce isolation\, offer resources\, and build a sense of community. By sharing stories and learning from each other\, you’ll gain valuable insights and feel empowered to navigate your myositis journey with support from others who understand. \nWhen?\nFirst Tuesday of every two months from:\n6:00 – 8:00 PM CT \nJoin us to decrease loneliness\, access helpful resources\, and find strength in the power of community. We look forward to connecting with you! \nAbout the Leaders \n \nLindsay Guentzel is an award-winning journalist\, writer\, producer\, and podcast host whose work has been featured in The New York Times\, CBS Radio\, NPR\, ESPN\, and more. After being diagnosed with ADHD in 2021—an experience she calls the best thing to ever happen to her—she spent two years learning how to navigate life with a neurodivergent brain. Then\, in 2023\, her world shifted again with a diagnosis of Dermatomyositis associated with Anti-Synthetase Syndrome\, a collection of rare\, incurable diseases that drastically changed her daily life. \nJim “Sudz” Szudzik \n \nJames “Sudz” Szudzik  served in the U.S. Army as a Chaplain’s Assistant during the Vietnam conflict. Following his service\, Sudz earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from Michigan State University. Over the course of his career\, he held roles with Lansing Probate Court\, Service Beer & Wine\, Miller Brewing Company\, Philip Morris U.S.A.\, Bonanza Beverage\, New Mexico Beverage\, and the Madrigano family. He married Nancy Ann Wygert in August 1985. \nSudz was diagnosed with Inclusion Body Myositis in 2004 and has since dedicated himself to advocating for veterans with IBM and educating others about myositis. His daily life centers on faith\, family\, and friends\, embracing life’s challenges with gratitude and resilience. He also enjoys movies\, reading\, televised sports\, and collecting baseball cards. He lives in Menomonee Falls\, Wisconsin with Nancy and their dog Bodie.
URL:https://300.myositis.org/event/tma-minnesota-wisconsin-myositis-support-group-6-2/2028-04-11/
CATEGORIES:Support or Affinity Group Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lindsay Guentzel":MAILTO:Guentzel@myositis.org
LOCATION:https://300.myositis.org/event/tma-minnesota-wisconsin-myositis-support-group-6-2/2028-04-11/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20280606T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20280606T200000
DTSTAMP:20260519T124510
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SUMMARY:TMA Minnesota Myositis Support Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Register Here \nJoin the TMA Minnesota Myositis Support Group: Connect\, Share\, and Find Support \nThe TMA Minnesota Myositis Support Group offers a welcoming space for individuals living with myositis to connect\, share experiences\, and support one another. Meeting every two months on the first Tuesday at 6:00 PM CT\, this group provides a valuable opportunity to engage with others who truly understand the challenges of living with myositis. \nWhether you’re newly diagnosed or have been managing myositis for years\, this group is here to help reduce isolation\, offer resources\, and build a sense of community. By sharing stories and learning from each other\, you’ll gain valuable insights and feel empowered to navigate your myositis journey with support from others who understand. \nWhen?\nFirst Tuesday of every two months at:\n6:00 PM CT \nJoin us to decrease loneliness\, access helpful resources\, and find strength in the power of community. We look forward to connecting with you! \nRegister Here
URL:https://300.myositis.org/event/tma-minnesota-myositis-support-group-4/2028-06-06/
CATEGORIES:Support or Affinity Group Meeting
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://300.myositis.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Minnesota.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Lindsay Guentzel":MAILTO:Guentzel@myositis.org
LOCATION:https://300.myositis.org/event/tma-minnesota-myositis-support-group-4/2028-06-06/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20280613T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20280613T200000
DTSTAMP:20260519T124510
CREATED:20260120T210902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T210902Z
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SUMMARY:TMA Minnesota & Wisconsin Myositis Support Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Register Here \nJoin the TMA Minnesota & Wisconsin Myositis Support Group: Connect\, Share\, and Find Support \nThe TMA Minnesota & Wisconsin Myositis Support Group offers a welcoming space for individuals living with myositis to connect\, share experiences\, and support one another. Meeting every two months on the first Tuesday at 6:00 PM CT\, this group provides a valuable opportunity to engage with others who truly understand the challenges of living with myositis. \nWhether you’re newly diagnosed or have been managing myositis for years\, this group is here to help reduce isolation\, offer resources\, and build a sense of community. By sharing stories and learning from each other\, you’ll gain valuable insights and feel empowered to navigate your myositis journey with support from others who understand. \nWhen?\nFirst Tuesday of every two months from:\n6:00 – 8:00 PM CT \nJoin us to decrease loneliness\, access helpful resources\, and find strength in the power of community. We look forward to connecting with you! \nAbout the Leaders \n \nLindsay Guentzel is an award-winning journalist\, writer\, producer\, and podcast host whose work has been featured in The New York Times\, CBS Radio\, NPR\, ESPN\, and more. After being diagnosed with ADHD in 2021—an experience she calls the best thing to ever happen to her—she spent two years learning how to navigate life with a neurodivergent brain. Then\, in 2023\, her world shifted again with a diagnosis of Dermatomyositis associated with Anti-Synthetase Syndrome\, a collection of rare\, incurable diseases that drastically changed her daily life. \nJim “Sudz” Szudzik \n \nJames “Sudz” Szudzik  served in the U.S. Army as a Chaplain’s Assistant during the Vietnam conflict. Following his service\, Sudz earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from Michigan State University. Over the course of his career\, he held roles with Lansing Probate Court\, Service Beer & Wine\, Miller Brewing Company\, Philip Morris U.S.A.\, Bonanza Beverage\, New Mexico Beverage\, and the Madrigano family. He married Nancy Ann Wygert in August 1985. \nSudz was diagnosed with Inclusion Body Myositis in 2004 and has since dedicated himself to advocating for veterans with IBM and educating others about myositis. His daily life centers on faith\, family\, and friends\, embracing life’s challenges with gratitude and resilience. He also enjoys movies\, reading\, televised sports\, and collecting baseball cards. He lives in Menomonee Falls\, Wisconsin with Nancy and their dog Bodie.
URL:https://300.myositis.org/event/tma-minnesota-wisconsin-myositis-support-group-6-2/2028-06-13/
CATEGORIES:Support or Affinity Group Meeting
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://300.myositis.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Minnesota-Wisconsin.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Lindsay Guentzel":MAILTO:Guentzel@myositis.org
LOCATION:https://300.myositis.org/event/tma-minnesota-wisconsin-myositis-support-group-6-2/2028-06-13/
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20280801T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20280801T200000
DTSTAMP:20260519T124510
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SUMMARY:TMA Minnesota Myositis Support Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Register Here \nJoin the TMA Minnesota Myositis Support Group: Connect\, Share\, and Find Support \nThe TMA Minnesota Myositis Support Group offers a welcoming space for individuals living with myositis to connect\, share experiences\, and support one another. Meeting every two months on the first Tuesday at 6:00 PM CT\, this group provides a valuable opportunity to engage with others who truly understand the challenges of living with myositis. \nWhether you’re newly diagnosed or have been managing myositis for years\, this group is here to help reduce isolation\, offer resources\, and build a sense of community. By sharing stories and learning from each other\, you’ll gain valuable insights and feel empowered to navigate your myositis journey with support from others who understand. \nWhen?\nFirst Tuesday of every two months at:\n6:00 PM CT \nJoin us to decrease loneliness\, access helpful resources\, and find strength in the power of community. We look forward to connecting with you! \nRegister Here
URL:https://300.myositis.org/event/tma-minnesota-myositis-support-group-4/2028-08-01/
CATEGORIES:Support or Affinity Group Meeting
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://300.myositis.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Minnesota.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Lindsay Guentzel":MAILTO:Guentzel@myositis.org
LOCATION:https://300.myositis.org/event/tma-minnesota-myositis-support-group-4/2028-08-01/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20280808T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20280808T200000
DTSTAMP:20260519T124510
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SUMMARY:TMA Minnesota & Wisconsin Myositis Support Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Register Here \nJoin the TMA Minnesota & Wisconsin Myositis Support Group: Connect\, Share\, and Find Support \nThe TMA Minnesota & Wisconsin Myositis Support Group offers a welcoming space for individuals living with myositis to connect\, share experiences\, and support one another. Meeting every two months on the first Tuesday at 6:00 PM CT\, this group provides a valuable opportunity to engage with others who truly understand the challenges of living with myositis. \nWhether you’re newly diagnosed or have been managing myositis for years\, this group is here to help reduce isolation\, offer resources\, and build a sense of community. By sharing stories and learning from each other\, you’ll gain valuable insights and feel empowered to navigate your myositis journey with support from others who understand. \nWhen?\nFirst Tuesday of every two months from:\n6:00 – 8:00 PM CT \nJoin us to decrease loneliness\, access helpful resources\, and find strength in the power of community. We look forward to connecting with you! \nAbout the Leaders \n \nLindsay Guentzel is an award-winning journalist\, writer\, producer\, and podcast host whose work has been featured in The New York Times\, CBS Radio\, NPR\, ESPN\, and more. After being diagnosed with ADHD in 2021—an experience she calls the best thing to ever happen to her—she spent two years learning how to navigate life with a neurodivergent brain. Then\, in 2023\, her world shifted again with a diagnosis of Dermatomyositis associated with Anti-Synthetase Syndrome\, a collection of rare\, incurable diseases that drastically changed her daily life. \nJim “Sudz” Szudzik \n \nJames “Sudz” Szudzik  served in the U.S. Army as a Chaplain’s Assistant during the Vietnam conflict. Following his service\, Sudz earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from Michigan State University. Over the course of his career\, he held roles with Lansing Probate Court\, Service Beer & Wine\, Miller Brewing Company\, Philip Morris U.S.A.\, Bonanza Beverage\, New Mexico Beverage\, and the Madrigano family. He married Nancy Ann Wygert in August 1985. \nSudz was diagnosed with Inclusion Body Myositis in 2004 and has since dedicated himself to advocating for veterans with IBM and educating others about myositis. His daily life centers on faith\, family\, and friends\, embracing life’s challenges with gratitude and resilience. He also enjoys movies\, reading\, televised sports\, and collecting baseball cards. He lives in Menomonee Falls\, Wisconsin with Nancy and their dog Bodie.
URL:https://300.myositis.org/event/tma-minnesota-wisconsin-myositis-support-group-6-2/2028-08-08/
CATEGORIES:Support or Affinity Group Meeting
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://300.myositis.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Minnesota-Wisconsin.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Lindsay Guentzel":MAILTO:Guentzel@myositis.org
LOCATION:https://300.myositis.org/event/tma-minnesota-wisconsin-myositis-support-group-6-2/2028-08-08/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20281003T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20281003T200000
DTSTAMP:20260519T124510
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SUMMARY:TMA Minnesota Myositis Support Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Register Here \nJoin the TMA Minnesota Myositis Support Group: Connect\, Share\, and Find Support \nThe TMA Minnesota Myositis Support Group offers a welcoming space for individuals living with myositis to connect\, share experiences\, and support one another. Meeting every two months on the first Tuesday at 6:00 PM CT\, this group provides a valuable opportunity to engage with others who truly understand the challenges of living with myositis. \nWhether you’re newly diagnosed or have been managing myositis for years\, this group is here to help reduce isolation\, offer resources\, and build a sense of community. By sharing stories and learning from each other\, you’ll gain valuable insights and feel empowered to navigate your myositis journey with support from others who understand. \nWhen?\nFirst Tuesday of every two months at:\n6:00 PM CT \nJoin us to decrease loneliness\, access helpful resources\, and find strength in the power of community. We look forward to connecting with you! \nRegister Here
URL:https://300.myositis.org/event/tma-minnesota-myositis-support-group-4/2028-10-03/
CATEGORIES:Support or Affinity Group Meeting
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://300.myositis.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Minnesota.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Lindsay Guentzel":MAILTO:Guentzel@myositis.org
LOCATION:https://300.myositis.org/event/tma-minnesota-myositis-support-group-4/2028-10-03/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20281010T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20281010T200000
DTSTAMP:20260519T124510
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SUMMARY:TMA Minnesota & Wisconsin Myositis Support Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Register Here \nJoin the TMA Minnesota & Wisconsin Myositis Support Group: Connect\, Share\, and Find Support \nThe TMA Minnesota & Wisconsin Myositis Support Group offers a welcoming space for individuals living with myositis to connect\, share experiences\, and support one another. Meeting every two months on the first Tuesday at 6:00 PM CT\, this group provides a valuable opportunity to engage with others who truly understand the challenges of living with myositis. \nWhether you’re newly diagnosed or have been managing myositis for years\, this group is here to help reduce isolation\, offer resources\, and build a sense of community. By sharing stories and learning from each other\, you’ll gain valuable insights and feel empowered to navigate your myositis journey with support from others who understand. \nWhen?\nFirst Tuesday of every two months from:\n6:00 – 8:00 PM CT \nJoin us to decrease loneliness\, access helpful resources\, and find strength in the power of community. We look forward to connecting with you! \nAbout the Leaders \n \nLindsay Guentzel is an award-winning journalist\, writer\, producer\, and podcast host whose work has been featured in The New York Times\, CBS Radio\, NPR\, ESPN\, and more. After being diagnosed with ADHD in 2021—an experience she calls the best thing to ever happen to her—she spent two years learning how to navigate life with a neurodivergent brain. Then\, in 2023\, her world shifted again with a diagnosis of Dermatomyositis associated with Anti-Synthetase Syndrome\, a collection of rare\, incurable diseases that drastically changed her daily life. \nJim “Sudz” Szudzik \n \nJames “Sudz” Szudzik  served in the U.S. Army as a Chaplain’s Assistant during the Vietnam conflict. Following his service\, Sudz earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from Michigan State University. Over the course of his career\, he held roles with Lansing Probate Court\, Service Beer & Wine\, Miller Brewing Company\, Philip Morris U.S.A.\, Bonanza Beverage\, New Mexico Beverage\, and the Madrigano family. He married Nancy Ann Wygert in August 1985. \nSudz was diagnosed with Inclusion Body Myositis in 2004 and has since dedicated himself to advocating for veterans with IBM and educating others about myositis. His daily life centers on faith\, family\, and friends\, embracing life’s challenges with gratitude and resilience. He also enjoys movies\, reading\, televised sports\, and collecting baseball cards. He lives in Menomonee Falls\, Wisconsin with Nancy and their dog Bodie.
URL:https://300.myositis.org/event/tma-minnesota-wisconsin-myositis-support-group-6-2/2028-10-10/
CATEGORIES:Support or Affinity Group Meeting
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://300.myositis.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Minnesota-Wisconsin.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Lindsay Guentzel":MAILTO:Guentzel@myositis.org
LOCATION:https://300.myositis.org/event/tma-minnesota-wisconsin-myositis-support-group-6-2/2028-10-10/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20281205T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20281205T200000
DTSTAMP:20260519T124510
CREATED:20250605T143721Z
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SUMMARY:TMA Minnesota Myositis Support Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Register Here \nJoin the TMA Minnesota Myositis Support Group: Connect\, Share\, and Find Support \nThe TMA Minnesota Myositis Support Group offers a welcoming space for individuals living with myositis to connect\, share experiences\, and support one another. Meeting every two months on the first Tuesday at 6:00 PM CT\, this group provides a valuable opportunity to engage with others who truly understand the challenges of living with myositis. \nWhether you’re newly diagnosed or have been managing myositis for years\, this group is here to help reduce isolation\, offer resources\, and build a sense of community. By sharing stories and learning from each other\, you’ll gain valuable insights and feel empowered to navigate your myositis journey with support from others who understand. \nWhen?\nFirst Tuesday of every two months at:\n6:00 PM CT \nJoin us to decrease loneliness\, access helpful resources\, and find strength in the power of community. We look forward to connecting with you! \nRegister Here
URL:https://300.myositis.org/event/tma-minnesota-myositis-support-group-4/2028-12-05/
CATEGORIES:Support or Affinity Group Meeting
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://300.myositis.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Minnesota.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Lindsay Guentzel":MAILTO:Guentzel@myositis.org
LOCATION:https://300.myositis.org/event/tma-minnesota-myositis-support-group-4/2028-12-05/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20281212T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20281212T200000
DTSTAMP:20260519T124510
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SUMMARY:TMA Minnesota & Wisconsin Myositis Support Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Register Here \nJoin the TMA Minnesota & Wisconsin Myositis Support Group: Connect\, Share\, and Find Support \nThe TMA Minnesota & Wisconsin Myositis Support Group offers a welcoming space for individuals living with myositis to connect\, share experiences\, and support one another. Meeting every two months on the first Tuesday at 6:00 PM CT\, this group provides a valuable opportunity to engage with others who truly understand the challenges of living with myositis. \nWhether you’re newly diagnosed or have been managing myositis for years\, this group is here to help reduce isolation\, offer resources\, and build a sense of community. By sharing stories and learning from each other\, you’ll gain valuable insights and feel empowered to navigate your myositis journey with support from others who understand. \nWhen?\nFirst Tuesday of every two months from:\n6:00 – 8:00 PM CT \nJoin us to decrease loneliness\, access helpful resources\, and find strength in the power of community. We look forward to connecting with you! \nAbout the Leaders \n \nLindsay Guentzel is an award-winning journalist\, writer\, producer\, and podcast host whose work has been featured in The New York Times\, CBS Radio\, NPR\, ESPN\, and more. After being diagnosed with ADHD in 2021—an experience she calls the best thing to ever happen to her—she spent two years learning how to navigate life with a neurodivergent brain. Then\, in 2023\, her world shifted again with a diagnosis of Dermatomyositis associated with Anti-Synthetase Syndrome\, a collection of rare\, incurable diseases that drastically changed her daily life. \nJim “Sudz” Szudzik \n \nJames “Sudz” Szudzik  served in the U.S. Army as a Chaplain’s Assistant during the Vietnam conflict. Following his service\, Sudz earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from Michigan State University. Over the course of his career\, he held roles with Lansing Probate Court\, Service Beer & Wine\, Miller Brewing Company\, Philip Morris U.S.A.\, Bonanza Beverage\, New Mexico Beverage\, and the Madrigano family. He married Nancy Ann Wygert in August 1985. \nSudz was diagnosed with Inclusion Body Myositis in 2004 and has since dedicated himself to advocating for veterans with IBM and educating others about myositis. His daily life centers on faith\, family\, and friends\, embracing life’s challenges with gratitude and resilience. He also enjoys movies\, reading\, televised sports\, and collecting baseball cards. He lives in Menomonee Falls\, Wisconsin with Nancy and their dog Bodie.
URL:https://300.myositis.org/event/tma-minnesota-wisconsin-myositis-support-group-6-2/2028-12-12/
CATEGORIES:Support or Affinity Group Meeting
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://300.myositis.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Minnesota-Wisconsin.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Lindsay Guentzel":MAILTO:Guentzel@myositis.org
LOCATION:https://300.myositis.org/event/tma-minnesota-wisconsin-myositis-support-group-6-2/2028-12-12/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20290206T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20290206T200000
DTSTAMP:20260519T124510
CREATED:20250605T143721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250805T180202Z
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SUMMARY:TMA Minnesota Myositis Support Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Register Here \nJoin the TMA Minnesota Myositis Support Group: Connect\, Share\, and Find Support \nThe TMA Minnesota Myositis Support Group offers a welcoming space for individuals living with myositis to connect\, share experiences\, and support one another. Meeting every two months on the first Tuesday at 6:00 PM CT\, this group provides a valuable opportunity to engage with others who truly understand the challenges of living with myositis. \nWhether you’re newly diagnosed or have been managing myositis for years\, this group is here to help reduce isolation\, offer resources\, and build a sense of community. By sharing stories and learning from each other\, you’ll gain valuable insights and feel empowered to navigate your myositis journey with support from others who understand. \nWhen?\nFirst Tuesday of every two months at:\n6:00 PM CT \nJoin us to decrease loneliness\, access helpful resources\, and find strength in the power of community. We look forward to connecting with you! \nRegister Here
URL:https://300.myositis.org/event/tma-minnesota-myositis-support-group-4/2029-02-06/
CATEGORIES:Support or Affinity Group Meeting
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://300.myositis.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Minnesota.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Lindsay Guentzel":MAILTO:Guentzel@myositis.org
LOCATION:https://300.myositis.org/event/tma-minnesota-myositis-support-group-4/2029-02-06/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20290213T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20290213T200000
DTSTAMP:20260519T124510
CREATED:20260120T210902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T210902Z
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SUMMARY:TMA Minnesota & Wisconsin Myositis Support Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Register Here \nJoin the TMA Minnesota & Wisconsin Myositis Support Group: Connect\, Share\, and Find Support \nThe TMA Minnesota & Wisconsin Myositis Support Group offers a welcoming space for individuals living with myositis to connect\, share experiences\, and support one another. Meeting every two months on the first Tuesday at 6:00 PM CT\, this group provides a valuable opportunity to engage with others who truly understand the challenges of living with myositis. \nWhether you’re newly diagnosed or have been managing myositis for years\, this group is here to help reduce isolation\, offer resources\, and build a sense of community. By sharing stories and learning from each other\, you’ll gain valuable insights and feel empowered to navigate your myositis journey with support from others who understand. \nWhen?\nFirst Tuesday of every two months from:\n6:00 – 8:00 PM CT \nJoin us to decrease loneliness\, access helpful resources\, and find strength in the power of community. We look forward to connecting with you! \nAbout the Leaders \n \nLindsay Guentzel is an award-winning journalist\, writer\, producer\, and podcast host whose work has been featured in The New York Times\, CBS Radio\, NPR\, ESPN\, and more. After being diagnosed with ADHD in 2021—an experience she calls the best thing to ever happen to her—she spent two years learning how to navigate life with a neurodivergent brain. Then\, in 2023\, her world shifted again with a diagnosis of Dermatomyositis associated with Anti-Synthetase Syndrome\, a collection of rare\, incurable diseases that drastically changed her daily life. \nJim “Sudz” Szudzik \n \nJames “Sudz” Szudzik  served in the U.S. Army as a Chaplain’s Assistant during the Vietnam conflict. Following his service\, Sudz earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from Michigan State University. Over the course of his career\, he held roles with Lansing Probate Court\, Service Beer & Wine\, Miller Brewing Company\, Philip Morris U.S.A.\, Bonanza Beverage\, New Mexico Beverage\, and the Madrigano family. He married Nancy Ann Wygert in August 1985. \nSudz was diagnosed with Inclusion Body Myositis in 2004 and has since dedicated himself to advocating for veterans with IBM and educating others about myositis. His daily life centers on faith\, family\, and friends\, embracing life’s challenges with gratitude and resilience. He also enjoys movies\, reading\, televised sports\, and collecting baseball cards. He lives in Menomonee Falls\, Wisconsin with Nancy and their dog Bodie.
URL:https://300.myositis.org/event/tma-minnesota-wisconsin-myositis-support-group-6-2/2029-02-13/
CATEGORIES:Support or Affinity Group Meeting
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://300.myositis.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Minnesota-Wisconsin.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Lindsay Guentzel":MAILTO:Guentzel@myositis.org
LOCATION:https://300.myositis.org/event/tma-minnesota-wisconsin-myositis-support-group-6-2/2029-02-13/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20290403T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20290403T200000
DTSTAMP:20260519T124510
CREATED:20250605T143721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250805T180202Z
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SUMMARY:TMA Minnesota Myositis Support Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Register Here \nJoin the TMA Minnesota Myositis Support Group: Connect\, Share\, and Find Support \nThe TMA Minnesota Myositis Support Group offers a welcoming space for individuals living with myositis to connect\, share experiences\, and support one another. Meeting every two months on the first Tuesday at 6:00 PM CT\, this group provides a valuable opportunity to engage with others who truly understand the challenges of living with myositis. \nWhether you’re newly diagnosed or have been managing myositis for years\, this group is here to help reduce isolation\, offer resources\, and build a sense of community. By sharing stories and learning from each other\, you’ll gain valuable insights and feel empowered to navigate your myositis journey with support from others who understand. \nWhen?\nFirst Tuesday of every two months at:\n6:00 PM CT \nJoin us to decrease loneliness\, access helpful resources\, and find strength in the power of community. We look forward to connecting with you! \nRegister Here
URL:https://300.myositis.org/event/tma-minnesota-myositis-support-group-4/2029-04-03/
CATEGORIES:Support or Affinity Group Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lindsay Guentzel":MAILTO:Guentzel@myositis.org
LOCATION:https://300.myositis.org/event/tma-minnesota-myositis-support-group-4/2029-04-03/
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SUMMARY:TMA Minnesota & Wisconsin Myositis Support Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Register Here \nJoin the TMA Minnesota & Wisconsin Myositis Support Group: Connect\, Share\, and Find Support \nThe TMA Minnesota & Wisconsin Myositis Support Group offers a welcoming space for individuals living with myositis to connect\, share experiences\, and support one another. Meeting every two months on the first Tuesday at 6:00 PM CT\, this group provides a valuable opportunity to engage with others who truly understand the challenges of living with myositis. \nWhether you’re newly diagnosed or have been managing myositis for years\, this group is here to help reduce isolation\, offer resources\, and build a sense of community. By sharing stories and learning from each other\, you’ll gain valuable insights and feel empowered to navigate your myositis journey with support from others who understand. \nWhen?\nFirst Tuesday of every two months from:\n6:00 – 8:00 PM CT \nJoin us to decrease loneliness\, access helpful resources\, and find strength in the power of community. We look forward to connecting with you! \nAbout the Leaders \n \nLindsay Guentzel is an award-winning journalist\, writer\, producer\, and podcast host whose work has been featured in The New York Times\, CBS Radio\, NPR\, ESPN\, and more. After being diagnosed with ADHD in 2021—an experience she calls the best thing to ever happen to her—she spent two years learning how to navigate life with a neurodivergent brain. Then\, in 2023\, her world shifted again with a diagnosis of Dermatomyositis associated with Anti-Synthetase Syndrome\, a collection of rare\, incurable diseases that drastically changed her daily life. \nJim “Sudz” Szudzik \n \nJames “Sudz” Szudzik  served in the U.S. Army as a Chaplain’s Assistant during the Vietnam conflict. Following his service\, Sudz earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from Michigan State University. Over the course of his career\, he held roles with Lansing Probate Court\, Service Beer & Wine\, Miller Brewing Company\, Philip Morris U.S.A.\, Bonanza Beverage\, New Mexico Beverage\, and the Madrigano family. He married Nancy Ann Wygert in August 1985. \nSudz was diagnosed with Inclusion Body Myositis in 2004 and has since dedicated himself to advocating for veterans with IBM and educating others about myositis. His daily life centers on faith\, family\, and friends\, embracing life’s challenges with gratitude and resilience. He also enjoys movies\, reading\, televised sports\, and collecting baseball cards. He lives in Menomonee Falls\, Wisconsin with Nancy and their dog Bodie.
URL:https://300.myositis.org/event/tma-minnesota-wisconsin-myositis-support-group-6-2/2029-04-10/
CATEGORIES:Support or Affinity Group Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lindsay Guentzel":MAILTO:Guentzel@myositis.org
LOCATION:https://300.myositis.org/event/tma-minnesota-wisconsin-myositis-support-group-6-2/2029-04-10/
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20290605T200000
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SUMMARY:TMA Minnesota Myositis Support Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Register Here \nJoin the TMA Minnesota Myositis Support Group: Connect\, Share\, and Find Support \nThe TMA Minnesota Myositis Support Group offers a welcoming space for individuals living with myositis to connect\, share experiences\, and support one another. Meeting every two months on the first Tuesday at 6:00 PM CT\, this group provides a valuable opportunity to engage with others who truly understand the challenges of living with myositis. \nWhether you’re newly diagnosed or have been managing myositis for years\, this group is here to help reduce isolation\, offer resources\, and build a sense of community. By sharing stories and learning from each other\, you’ll gain valuable insights and feel empowered to navigate your myositis journey with support from others who understand. \nWhen?\nFirst Tuesday of every two months at:\n6:00 PM CT \nJoin us to decrease loneliness\, access helpful resources\, and find strength in the power of community. We look forward to connecting with you! \nRegister Here
URL:https://300.myositis.org/event/tma-minnesota-myositis-support-group-4/2029-06-05/
CATEGORIES:Support or Affinity Group Meeting
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://300.myositis.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Minnesota.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Lindsay Guentzel":MAILTO:Guentzel@myositis.org
LOCATION:https://300.myositis.org/event/tma-minnesota-myositis-support-group-4/2029-06-05/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20290612T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20290612T200000
DTSTAMP:20260519T124510
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SUMMARY:TMA Minnesota & Wisconsin Myositis Support Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Register Here \nJoin the TMA Minnesota & Wisconsin Myositis Support Group: Connect\, Share\, and Find Support \nThe TMA Minnesota & Wisconsin Myositis Support Group offers a welcoming space for individuals living with myositis to connect\, share experiences\, and support one another. Meeting every two months on the first Tuesday at 6:00 PM CT\, this group provides a valuable opportunity to engage with others who truly understand the challenges of living with myositis. \nWhether you’re newly diagnosed or have been managing myositis for years\, this group is here to help reduce isolation\, offer resources\, and build a sense of community. By sharing stories and learning from each other\, you’ll gain valuable insights and feel empowered to navigate your myositis journey with support from others who understand. \nWhen?\nFirst Tuesday of every two months from:\n6:00 – 8:00 PM CT \nJoin us to decrease loneliness\, access helpful resources\, and find strength in the power of community. We look forward to connecting with you! \nAbout the Leaders \n \nLindsay Guentzel is an award-winning journalist\, writer\, producer\, and podcast host whose work has been featured in The New York Times\, CBS Radio\, NPR\, ESPN\, and more. After being diagnosed with ADHD in 2021—an experience she calls the best thing to ever happen to her—she spent two years learning how to navigate life with a neurodivergent brain. Then\, in 2023\, her world shifted again with a diagnosis of Dermatomyositis associated with Anti-Synthetase Syndrome\, a collection of rare\, incurable diseases that drastically changed her daily life. \nJim “Sudz” Szudzik \n \nJames “Sudz” Szudzik  served in the U.S. Army as a Chaplain’s Assistant during the Vietnam conflict. Following his service\, Sudz earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from Michigan State University. Over the course of his career\, he held roles with Lansing Probate Court\, Service Beer & Wine\, Miller Brewing Company\, Philip Morris U.S.A.\, Bonanza Beverage\, New Mexico Beverage\, and the Madrigano family. He married Nancy Ann Wygert in August 1985. \nSudz was diagnosed with Inclusion Body Myositis in 2004 and has since dedicated himself to advocating for veterans with IBM and educating others about myositis. His daily life centers on faith\, family\, and friends\, embracing life’s challenges with gratitude and resilience. He also enjoys movies\, reading\, televised sports\, and collecting baseball cards. He lives in Menomonee Falls\, Wisconsin with Nancy and their dog Bodie.
URL:https://300.myositis.org/event/tma-minnesota-wisconsin-myositis-support-group-6-2/2029-06-12/
CATEGORIES:Support or Affinity Group Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lindsay Guentzel":MAILTO:Guentzel@myositis.org
LOCATION:https://300.myositis.org/event/tma-minnesota-wisconsin-myositis-support-group-6-2/2029-06-12/
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20290807T200000
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SUMMARY:TMA Minnesota Myositis Support Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Register Here \nJoin the TMA Minnesota Myositis Support Group: Connect\, Share\, and Find Support \nThe TMA Minnesota Myositis Support Group offers a welcoming space for individuals living with myositis to connect\, share experiences\, and support one another. Meeting every two months on the first Tuesday at 6:00 PM CT\, this group provides a valuable opportunity to engage with others who truly understand the challenges of living with myositis. \nWhether you’re newly diagnosed or have been managing myositis for years\, this group is here to help reduce isolation\, offer resources\, and build a sense of community. By sharing stories and learning from each other\, you’ll gain valuable insights and feel empowered to navigate your myositis journey with support from others who understand. \nWhen?\nFirst Tuesday of every two months at:\n6:00 PM CT \nJoin us to decrease loneliness\, access helpful resources\, and find strength in the power of community. We look forward to connecting with you! \nRegister Here
URL:https://300.myositis.org/event/tma-minnesota-myositis-support-group-4/2029-08-07/
CATEGORIES:Support or Affinity Group Meeting
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://300.myositis.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Minnesota.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Lindsay Guentzel":MAILTO:Guentzel@myositis.org
LOCATION:https://300.myositis.org/event/tma-minnesota-myositis-support-group-4/2029-08-07/
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SUMMARY:TMA Minnesota & Wisconsin Myositis Support Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Register Here \nJoin the TMA Minnesota & Wisconsin Myositis Support Group: Connect\, Share\, and Find Support \nThe TMA Minnesota & Wisconsin Myositis Support Group offers a welcoming space for individuals living with myositis to connect\, share experiences\, and support one another. Meeting every two months on the first Tuesday at 6:00 PM CT\, this group provides a valuable opportunity to engage with others who truly understand the challenges of living with myositis. \nWhether you’re newly diagnosed or have been managing myositis for years\, this group is here to help reduce isolation\, offer resources\, and build a sense of community. By sharing stories and learning from each other\, you’ll gain valuable insights and feel empowered to navigate your myositis journey with support from others who understand. \nWhen?\nFirst Tuesday of every two months from:\n6:00 – 8:00 PM CT \nJoin us to decrease loneliness\, access helpful resources\, and find strength in the power of community. We look forward to connecting with you! \nAbout the Leaders \n \nLindsay Guentzel is an award-winning journalist\, writer\, producer\, and podcast host whose work has been featured in The New York Times\, CBS Radio\, NPR\, ESPN\, and more. After being diagnosed with ADHD in 2021—an experience she calls the best thing to ever happen to her—she spent two years learning how to navigate life with a neurodivergent brain. Then\, in 2023\, her world shifted again with a diagnosis of Dermatomyositis associated with Anti-Synthetase Syndrome\, a collection of rare\, incurable diseases that drastically changed her daily life. \nJim “Sudz” Szudzik \n \nJames “Sudz” Szudzik  served in the U.S. Army as a Chaplain’s Assistant during the Vietnam conflict. Following his service\, Sudz earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from Michigan State University. Over the course of his career\, he held roles with Lansing Probate Court\, Service Beer & Wine\, Miller Brewing Company\, Philip Morris U.S.A.\, Bonanza Beverage\, New Mexico Beverage\, and the Madrigano family. He married Nancy Ann Wygert in August 1985. \nSudz was diagnosed with Inclusion Body Myositis in 2004 and has since dedicated himself to advocating for veterans with IBM and educating others about myositis. His daily life centers on faith\, family\, and friends\, embracing life’s challenges with gratitude and resilience. He also enjoys movies\, reading\, televised sports\, and collecting baseball cards. He lives in Menomonee Falls\, Wisconsin with Nancy and their dog Bodie.
URL:https://300.myositis.org/event/tma-minnesota-wisconsin-myositis-support-group-6-2/2029-08-14/
CATEGORIES:Support or Affinity Group Meeting
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://300.myositis.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Minnesota-Wisconsin.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Lindsay Guentzel":MAILTO:Guentzel@myositis.org
LOCATION:https://300.myositis.org/event/tma-minnesota-wisconsin-myositis-support-group-6-2/2029-08-14/
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SUMMARY:TMA Minnesota Myositis Support Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Register Here \nJoin the TMA Minnesota Myositis Support Group: Connect\, Share\, and Find Support \nThe TMA Minnesota Myositis Support Group offers a welcoming space for individuals living with myositis to connect\, share experiences\, and support one another. Meeting every two months on the first Tuesday at 6:00 PM CT\, this group provides a valuable opportunity to engage with others who truly understand the challenges of living with myositis. \nWhether you’re newly diagnosed or have been managing myositis for years\, this group is here to help reduce isolation\, offer resources\, and build a sense of community. By sharing stories and learning from each other\, you’ll gain valuable insights and feel empowered to navigate your myositis journey with support from others who understand. \nWhen?\nFirst Tuesday of every two months at:\n6:00 PM CT \nJoin us to decrease loneliness\, access helpful resources\, and find strength in the power of community. We look forward to connecting with you! \nRegister Here
URL:https://300.myositis.org/event/tma-minnesota-myositis-support-group-4/2029-10-02/
CATEGORIES:Support or Affinity Group Meeting
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://300.myositis.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Minnesota.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Lindsay Guentzel":MAILTO:Guentzel@myositis.org
LOCATION:https://300.myositis.org/event/tma-minnesota-myositis-support-group-4/2029-10-02/
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SUMMARY:TMA Minnesota & Wisconsin Myositis Support Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Register Here \nJoin the TMA Minnesota & Wisconsin Myositis Support Group: Connect\, Share\, and Find Support \nThe TMA Minnesota & Wisconsin Myositis Support Group offers a welcoming space for individuals living with myositis to connect\, share experiences\, and support one another. Meeting every two months on the first Tuesday at 6:00 PM CT\, this group provides a valuable opportunity to engage with others who truly understand the challenges of living with myositis. \nWhether you’re newly diagnosed or have been managing myositis for years\, this group is here to help reduce isolation\, offer resources\, and build a sense of community. By sharing stories and learning from each other\, you’ll gain valuable insights and feel empowered to navigate your myositis journey with support from others who understand. \nWhen?\nFirst Tuesday of every two months from:\n6:00 – 8:00 PM CT \nJoin us to decrease loneliness\, access helpful resources\, and find strength in the power of community. We look forward to connecting with you! \nAbout the Leaders \n \nLindsay Guentzel is an award-winning journalist\, writer\, producer\, and podcast host whose work has been featured in The New York Times\, CBS Radio\, NPR\, ESPN\, and more. After being diagnosed with ADHD in 2021—an experience she calls the best thing to ever happen to her—she spent two years learning how to navigate life with a neurodivergent brain. Then\, in 2023\, her world shifted again with a diagnosis of Dermatomyositis associated with Anti-Synthetase Syndrome\, a collection of rare\, incurable diseases that drastically changed her daily life. \nJim “Sudz” Szudzik \n \nJames “Sudz” Szudzik  served in the U.S. Army as a Chaplain’s Assistant during the Vietnam conflict. Following his service\, Sudz earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from Michigan State University. Over the course of his career\, he held roles with Lansing Probate Court\, Service Beer & Wine\, Miller Brewing Company\, Philip Morris U.S.A.\, Bonanza Beverage\, New Mexico Beverage\, and the Madrigano family. He married Nancy Ann Wygert in August 1985. \nSudz was diagnosed with Inclusion Body Myositis in 2004 and has since dedicated himself to advocating for veterans with IBM and educating others about myositis. His daily life centers on faith\, family\, and friends\, embracing life’s challenges with gratitude and resilience. He also enjoys movies\, reading\, televised sports\, and collecting baseball cards. He lives in Menomonee Falls\, Wisconsin with Nancy and their dog Bodie.
URL:https://300.myositis.org/event/tma-minnesota-wisconsin-myositis-support-group-6-2/2029-10-09/
CATEGORIES:Support or Affinity Group Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lindsay Guentzel":MAILTO:Guentzel@myositis.org
LOCATION:https://300.myositis.org/event/tma-minnesota-wisconsin-myositis-support-group-6-2/2029-10-09/
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