CONNECT Program

The CONNECT Program is a 6-week educational course about promoting mental health and social connection with mindfulness. It aims to help you better understand yourself, your emotions and values, and learn techniques and coping strategies for dealing with loneliness, isolation, depression, and anxiety.

This program is part of an active research study in partnership with the University of Manitoba. Participants may be eligible to receive honorariums for their participation. If you are interested, please contact Edwin for further information and registration.

Call: (604) 531-9400 Ext. 205 
Email: edwin.chau@brellasociety.ca

Cohort 1: Jan 22 - Feb 26
Cohort 2: Mar 12 - Apr 16

All sessions are virtual/remote

Register by Jan 15, 2025

Good News Coffee Club

Start your morning with a chat about all the good news that’s happened recently. We encourage everyone to start off with a check-in around the room; share something good that’s happened to you recently! Then we proceed with sharing some good news stories from all around the world, to remind you that there are still people out there doing incredible and inspiring things for the world.

For assistance: Call (604) 531-9400 Ext. 220   
Email: isaiah.clemente@brellasociety.ca
Try joining by phone instead!
Dial-In Number: 604-332-4048

Friday, Dec 5th at
11:00am

A Rocha Loving Our Earth

Stay tuned to find out the next topic!

For assistance: Call (604) 531-9400 Ext. 220   
Email: isaiah.clemente@brellasociety.ca
Try joining by phone instead!
Dial-In Number: 604-332-4048

Wednesday Dec 17th

at 2:30pm

Museum Spotlights: Our Connection to Hockey

Showcasing Surrey’s own athletes and game-changers alongside national icons, this engaging presentation explores Canada’s deep-rooted relationship with its national winter sport. 

This original Museum of Surrey-curated experience celebrates the unifying power of hockey, highlighting its diversity, cultural significance, and impact on local communities. 

For assistance: Call (604) 531-9400 Ext. 220   
Email: isaiah.clemente@brellasociety.ca
Try joining by phone instead!

Wednesday Dec 10th
10:30am

You be the Judge

Order in the court! Listen to accounts of real court cases with wacky twists. Lets put our heads together to settle all sorts of bizarre stories and implausible scenarios. Guilty or not? You be the judge of that!

For assistance: Call (604) 531-9400 Ext. 220   
Email: isaiah.clemente@brellasociety.ca
Try joining by phone instead!
Dial-In Number: 604-332-4048

Friday, Dec 12th at
10:30am

Financial Tips for Budgeting in the New Year

Brella and Family Services of Greater Vancouver have partnered to support you with your financial questions and help you prepare your 2026 budget! When you register, you’ll have the option to submit a question in advance, which we’ll address during the presentation

For assistance: Call (604) 531-9400 Ext. 220   
Email: isaiah.clemente@brellasociety.ca
Try joining by phone instead!
Dial-In Number: 604-332-4048

Wednesday, Dec 10th at
1:30pm

The Shepherd by Frederick Forsyth, read by Alan Maitlan

Looking for a peaceful Christmas Eve afternoon? Whether you want to relax with a cup of tea, take a nap, or listen to an engaging audiobook, tune in to "The Shepherd." This captivating story follows a pilot flying home from RAF Celle in northern Germany on Christmas Eve, 1957—a tale perfect for the season.

For assistance: Call (604) 531-9400 Ext. 220   
Email: isaiah.clemente@brellasociety.ca
Try joining by phone instead!
Dial-In Number: 604-332-4048

Wednesday, Dec 24th at
2:30pm

Exercise Club

Join us for a 30-minute morning exercise class with an instructor from Recreation Surrey! This program features live, guided seated stretches with a focus on maintaining range-of-motion. All activities are designed to be accessible to participants of all levels of mobility, and we encourage you to take it at a pace that is comfortable for yourself.

The exercise club is adapted from an audio only program. All motions are verbally described, but visual cues may be limited.

For assistance: Call (604) 531-9400 Ext. 220   
Email: isaiah.clemente@brellasociety.ca
Try joining by phone instead!
Dial-In Number: 604-332-4048

Every Thursday

11:00am

Literature Club with Surrey Libraries

Discover new styles, genres, and authors—hearing samples of different books and short stories you may never have picked up yourself. We have a rotating list of librarians that bring their own charm and style, introducing us to new titles every week!

For assistance: Call (604) 531-9400 Ext. 220   
Email: isaiah.clemente@brellasociety.ca
Try joining by phone instead!
Dial-In Number: 604-332-4048

Every Tuesday at 2:30pm