On September 9, 2025, CONNECT Lake Country hosted its annual Loop the Lake event under clear skies and warm sunshine. People we support, coaches, and staff came together for an 18-kilometer relay filled with teamwork, laughter, and determination. From cycling and canoeing to adaptive biking and walking, everyone played a part in showing what the Life Redesign Plan looks like in motion.

38-year-old Richmond lives at CONNECT Hamilton, where he has found a community, hope and healing.

Sarah Bragg (right), CONNECT Saanich Peninsula Leader of Culture, People and Services, joins avid knitter Deborah, at the kitchen table to work on their respective projects. The two women started a knitting club, which meets weekly, and attracted four other participants for its inaugural meet-up in October.

CONNECT Hamilton reunion barbecue hits the spot.

Keith is enjoying CONNECT Langley, but sees a more independent future.

Mindful Movement hapens every Wednesday at CONNECT Langley.

Renee had a stroke in 2022 following a surgery removing a benign tumour from her brain. The prognosis was she would never walk, nor regain her full cognitive function.

She says CONNECT gave her back her life.