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events & WOrkshops
EPIC hosts a plethora of recurring Activities and special events to better connect our community.
Recurring Activities
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· EPIC Weekly Recovery Support Group. For both substance use and family support. Click here to learn more.
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· Join Ben for a refreshing trail run at Westminster Trails. This free weekly meet-up offers a unique opportunity to boost your mental clarity, find a healthy coping mechanism, and connect with a supportive community in nature.
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· Westover hosts their Recovery Support Group at 12:00 and 6:30 pm at 743 Wellington Road - Entrance 2. This meeting is open to anyone navigating addiction recovery and life in sobriety.
· Virtual Recovery Support Meetings available by contacting Mike at mmcgilvery@westovertreatmentcentre.ca. -
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· Recovery and Mental Health Book Swap
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· Yoga for Recovery 8:30 am at EPIC Recovery. Sign-up below.
Special Events!
Feeling stuck? You’ve seen the results of recovery and felt a renewed sense of value and purpose. Now the progress may seem to have slowed. That pause can feel discouraging, but it may also be the moment that shapes what comes next.
Most breakthroughs happen quickly. Research shows the biggest shifts often occur in the first few sessions of therapy. Recovery Reboot condenses that impact into two power-packed group sessions.
Facilitated by Dean Anderson, one of Canada’s most sought-after addiction counsellors, founder of the country’s first Recovery Maintenance Centre, and host of the RogersTV show Stirring Strength. Dean brings over a decade of experience, a compassionate and practical approach, and a touch of humour to every workshop.
Over six hours of immersive learning, you’ll:
Explore what’s beneath the surface of sobriety and uncover patterns keeping you stagnant
Learn practical tools to reignite growth, purpose, and joy
Take part in interactive discussions, guided exercises, and actionable strategies
Receive an EPIC Daily Awareness Journal and guided worksheets
Gain exclusive access to Recovery Toolbox videos not available to the public
Dates: Saturdays, September 27 & October 4
Time: 1PM - 4 PM
Location: EPIC Recovery Centre – 743 Wellington Road, London, ON
Cost: $299 + HST
Recovery Reboot Workshop
This workshop is for you if…?
Improv comedy for Recovery
Improv for Life. Laugh. Heal. Connect.
Ready to loosen up, laugh out loud, and build skills that actually support your recovery?
Join us for a 6-week Improv & Recovery Group starting September 30th, every Tuesday from 6:30–8:30 pm at our new Wellington Road South location. This first-of-its-kind series in Canada blends the fun of improv comedy with real recovery strategies to help you cope with stress, manage social anxiety, and boost your emotional flexibility—all while having a great time.
No experience necessary. Just a willingness to show up, be a little silly, and grow.
Why improv in recovery?
Teaches how to stay present and respond in the moment
Builds confidence, self-expression, and communication
Reduces stress and releases feel-good endorphins
Helps break the cycle of isolation through laughter and connection
Encourages self-compassion and taking risks in a safe space
Cost: $249 + HST.
A limited number of free spots will be redeemed through Recovery Robinhood for those unable to cover the cost.
Instructor: Dean Anderson
Dean has been part of the improv community for over a decade; performing, hosting, and teaching. As a certified addiction professional with lived experience, Dean has used improv as a powerful tool for healing and personal growth. He has taught these principles at wellness conferences, educational institutions, and to mental health professionals across North America. Dean brings a warm, down-to-earth approach that blends humour with practical recovery strategies.
Curious about EPIC Recovery’s new space and programs? You’re invited! Whether you’re a professional, a friend or family member, someone in recovery, a student, or part of an educational institute, come explore Canada’s first Recovery Maintenance Centre, meet our team, and see firsthand how we support recovery journeys.
Discover our workshops, support groups, and community initiatives, ask questions, and connect with others who share your passion for growth and healing. This is your chance to experience the EPIC Recovery community up close. All are welcome!
Date: October 10th, 2025
Time: 2 PM - 6 PM
Location: EPIC Recovery Centre – Entrance 2 - 743 Wellington Road, London, ON
EPIC RECOVERY CENTRE: OPEN HOUSE
Yoga
Yoga at EPIC Recovery offers a space to release tension and find calm. For people in recovery it can ease anxiety, improve focus, and strengthen the connection between body and mind.
Loved ones can also benefit by reducing stress, feeling more centered, and feeling more present in everyday life.
Learn more on our blog.
Dates: Every Saturday
Time: 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Location: EPIC Recovery Centre – 743 Wellington Road, London, ON
Cost: $10 + HST (Cash at group also accepted)
No experience required.
Recovery Robinhood spots available.
Introduction to Recovery Information session
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! Registration for our last offering was full!
Feeling unsure where to begin with recovery? This free, in-person information session is a gentle introduction to life beyond addiction. We’ll explore what recovery really means, how to take your first meaningful steps, and where to find resources in the community — all in a non-judgmental, supportive space.
Perfect for those who are already sober (even just a few weeks), feeling stuck, or simply curious about what recovery looks like beyond abstinence. This session is rooted in compassion, shame reduction, and empowerment — no pressure, no preaching, just guidance.
Space is limited. Register below. Learn more on our blog.
Facilitated by Dean Anderson.
Date: Wednesday October 15th, 2025
Time: 6 PM - 8 PM
Location: EPIC Recovery Centre – 743 Wellington Road, London, ON
Cost: Free
Being a parent or family member of someone navigating addiction can feel like walking on eggshells, and it may be difficult to know when support is helping or when it may unintentionally enable. Bridges & Boundaries is a 4-part workshop series designed to provide practical communication strategies, emotional tools, and self-care approaches that can help families regain balance and hope.
Led by Dean Anderson, a lived-experience counsellor with over a decade of guiding families through addiction challenges, the series can help participants:
Learn ways to communicate effectively with loved ones so they may truly hear you
Explore the difference between supporting vs. enabling
Navigate grief, regret for past choices, and the ups and downs of family recovery
Discover self-care strategies to reclaim emotional balance
Sessions are designed to build week by week, giving participants time to try new approaches at home, reflect, and return with insights or questions. Worksheets and handouts are included to continue supporting the learning beyond the series.
Dates & Time: Saturdays, Oct 25 – Nov 15, 1:00–3:00 PM
Location: 743 Wellington Road, London, ON
Cost: $229 per person
Take this opportunity to carve out time for yourself, find relief, and gain practical tools that may bring hope, clarity, and stronger family connections.
Learn more on our blog.
BRIDGES & BOUNDARIES
COMMUNICATION AND COPING in Family Addiction
Intro to YOGA & MEDITATION
Facilitated by ART OF LIVING’s Sowmya Kadaveru
This session will include:
Gentle yet energizing yoga sequences
Guided breath work and meditation
A brief introduction to how the Art of Living programs can support recovery from addiction and foster overall holistic well-being
Space is limited.
Date: Sunday, November 2, 2025
Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: EPIC Recovery Centre – 743 Wellington Road, London, ON
Cost: FREE
No experience required.
Couples Workshop
Navigating Recovery Together
Recovery doesn’t just affect the individual; it reshapes their relationships. When one partner is working on substance-free living and the other is learning how to support without slipping into codependent patterns, the couple can become what we call a “dissonant duo,” two people deeply connected, but moving at different rhythms.
Dissonant Duos is a 6-hour, interactive workshop designed to help couples:
Rebuild trust and deepen connection
Improve communication and set healthy boundaries
Break patterns of enabling, resentment, or miscommunication
Create a shared plan for ongoing recovery and relationship growth
You’ll experience guided exercises, open discussions, and practical tools you can apply immediately. Led by Dean Anderson, who brings both professional insight and lived experience, this workshop offers a safe, supportive space to restore balance and grow together.
Leave with renewed trust, a deeper understanding of each other, and strategies to support both your relationship and recovery journey.
Date: COMING IN THE NEW YEAR
Time: TBD
Location: EPIC Recovery Centre – 743 Wellington Road, London, ON
Cost: TBD
Recovery Running Group
Lace up and join Ben for a refreshing Recovery Running Group at Westminster Trails! This weekly meet-up offers a supportive environment to boost your mental clarity, find a healthy coping mechanism, and connect with a community, all while enjoying the beauty of nature.
Each session runs for approximately one hour, starting with basic movements and stretching, followed by 30-45 minutes out on the trails around the ponds (beginning with a warm-up walk and progressing to a light run), and finishing with a cool-down stretch.
When: Tuesdays at 6:30 PM
Where: Westminster Trails (meet in the parking lot at the Tourist Information Centre: Location 1 on Map).
Cost: FREE
Important Notes:
This group is led by a volunteer and takes place off-site from EPIC Recovery.
You must sign up each week to be included in Tuesday's run.
Any changes or cancellations will be communicated directly via email.
Ready to hit the trails? All fitness levels are welcome!
Stay tuned for more details of our upcoming SPRING SOCON 2026 Substance-Free Convention. Celebrate being social and sober while having a great time. Visit the SoCon website to learn more.
We are excited to offer a range of sober-friendly activities, events, and vendors all in one place. If you are interested in participating in SoCon 2026, please contact us at admin@thesoberconnection.ca
