A full month of substance-free events, activities, and community connection
Every September, Recovery Month at EPIC will bring people together throughout London with more ways to connect, participate, and try something new.
New events are being added to this year’s calendar.
Visit NEXUS for upcoming activities, locations, and preregistration.
The SoCon Shift
EPIC Recovery created The Sober Connection to make substance-free activities and community connections easier to find.
In 2023 and 2024, that vision came to Dundas Place through SoCon, The Sober Connection Convention. What began as a one-day gathering is now becoming Recovery Month at EPIC—an annual September campaign with a full month of opportunities to connect and take part.
Beyond September, The Sober Connection will continue bringing people together through substance-free community activities throughout the year.
Something different to do. More ways to connect.
Recovery Month activities may include:
Nature walks and movement
Yoga, tai chi, and wellness
Music and community guitar jams
Books and creative activities
Food and community gatherings
Comedy and improv
Opportunities to give back
Recovery and family-support meetings
More substance-free community events
You do not need to identify as being in recovery to participate. Check individual event listings for audience and registration information.
Find everything in NEXUS
NEXUS is the main place to view the calendar to see Recovery Month activities, find event details, see social connections beyond Recovery Month, and preregister when advance registration is required.
Events are still being added, so check the calendar regularly.
NEXUS is EPIC Recovery’s web-based community app. Access it directly through our website—not through an app store.
Why The Sober Connection exists
At EPIC Recovery, we believe recovery should make room for more life—not less. It should include friendship, laughter, purpose, new experiences, and the chance to give something back.
The Sober Connection was created from that belief. Our mission is to bring people together through welcoming substance-free events and activities where no one has to explain why they came or fit a particular label to belong. Some people are in recovery. Some love someone who is. Some are reconsidering the place substances have in their lives. Others simply want a different way to connect. All are welcome.
As a social enterprise shaped by lived experience, EPIC understands that lasting well-being grows through genuine connection, shared experience, and having something meaningful to contribute. The Sober Connection creates room for all of it: meeting people, discovering resources, trying something new, giving back, and experiencing how much life can hold when connection is at the centre.
Recovery Month at EPIC expands this mission every September with a full month of activities and community events. The calendar will change and grow, but the purpose will remain: to reduce stigma, strengthen community, and make substance-free connection easier to find—not only during Recovery Month but throughout the year.
SoCon is part of our story
and always will be.
SoCon brought music, food, creativity, activities, and community connection to Dundas Place in 2023 and 2024.
We remain deeply grateful to every volunteer, vendor, performer, community partner, and attendee who helped bring SoCon to life. Their time, generosity, and willingness to take part showed what can happen when a community comes together around connection.
Recovery Month at EPIC carries that experience forward—turning one day of connection into a full month, every September.
Community partners and vendors who joined us at The SoCon Event in 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Sober curious, substance-free, or in recovery… We see the need for living free.
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Recovery Month at EPIC is an annual September campaign featuring a full month of substance-free events, activities, and opportunities to connect in London, Ontario.
The schedule will be different each year, creating new ways to participate, meet people, try something new, and give back.
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SoCon was The Sober Connection Convention presented by EPIC Recovery on Dundas Place in 2023 and 2024.
Its spirit, familiar logo, and place in our story remain important. Recovery Month at EPIC carries that experience forward by turning one day of connection into a full month, every September.
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Yes. The Sober Connection is an ongoing initiative created and operated by EPIC Recovery.
Recovery Month is its annual September campaign, but substance-free activities and opportunities to connect can continue throughout the year.
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Recovery Month welcomes people in recovery, people who support someone else, people reconsidering the role substances have in their lives, and adults simply looking for substance-free things to do.
You do not need to use a particular label or explain why you are attending.
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The Recovery Month calendar, event details, and preregistration will be available in NEXUS.
You can also view the calendar online.Events are still being added, so check regularly.
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Some activities require preregistration or have limited space. The individual NEXUS listing will explain whether advance registration is required.
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Most activities will take place at EPIC Recovery and other locations in London, Ontario. The location for each activity will be included in its NEXUS listing.
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Costs may vary by activity. Each NEXUS listing will include the relevant cost and registration information.
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No. NEXUS is EPIC Recovery’s web-based community app.
Access it directly at epicrecovery.ca/nexus.
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We are always looking for volunteers, donations, and sponsorship opportunities for the many programs we offer the community. If you’d like to learn about how you can get involved, email us at thesoberconnection@epicrecovery.ca
The connection continues
Recovery Month will return every September, but The Sober Connection does not end when the month does!
Follow @EPICAddictionRecovery and check NEXUS for substance-free activities and opportunities to connect throughout the year.
THE SOBER CONNECTION
Proudly brought to you by EPIC recovery
TheSoberConnection@EPICRecovery.ca
As a social enterprise, EPIC Recovery is committed to reinvesting into community well-being through accessible recovery supports, education, wellness programming, and initiatives that help strengthen connection, quality of life, and long-term recovery.
