Calendar of Events
Take a Hike! (and other recovery wellness events)
Welcome to Wilderness Programming for Addison Country (WPAC), also called “The Wolf Pack”! These events are open to persons in the community that are in recovery as well as their close friends and family. The group is organizing events throughout the summer with the goal of giving people an opportunity to gather and enjoy the outdoors together.
Rain or Shine! However…
The group will plan to hike rain or shine, however, in the event of thunder/lightning storms events may be postponed or cancelled. Communications will be made on the Turning Point of Addison County website and our Facebook page.
What to bring on our hikes:
Bring your own water and snacks.
The following items are suggested to ensure safety and maximum positive experience:
Backpack
Water
Snacks
Insect repellent
Headlamp/flashlight
Raincoat
Fleece pullover/sweatshirt
Comfortable sneakers or hiking shoes
Sound Healing Workshop
An opportunity for deep relaxation, open to anyone looking to experience the healing vibrations of sound. Enjoy the melody of crystal lined sound bowls interwoven with music, designed to soothe your nervous system, all while sitting or laying on a comfortable mat.
Hope in Motion 5K & 1K Run: A Celebration of Recovery and Community
This exciting race is more than just a run—it’s a powerful statement of unity, strength, and the journey toward healing.
Grand Opening & Official Ribbon Cutting
COME SEE OUR NEW HOME!
Celebrate Our Grand Opening & Official Ribbon Cutting
Join us as we officially unveil our beautifully renovated recovery center and celebrate a new chapter of hope, healing, and community.
Grill & Gratitude
Join us on the fourth Friday of every month for a free, substance-free community cookout! Whether you’re in recovery, supporting a loved one, or simply looking for a welcoming place to connect, everyone is welcome.
World Cup Watch Party
Join us on Sunday, July 19, as we cheer on the World Cup finalists together in a fun, family-friendly atmosphere. Doors open at 2:30 PM, with kickoff at 3:00 PM.
Recovery in Color: Mocktail Paint & Sip
Alcohol‑free midday paint & sip with guided art, mocktails, and community.
Create, relax, and connect with others in recovery—no experience needed, all supplies included.
Sundays: May 31 & June 28, 2026
Time: 11 AM–1 PM
Open to all. Free with encouraged pre‑registration.
Leave with a painting, new connections, and a refreshed spirit.
PRIDE. RECOVERY. COMMUNITY.
Pride Month Film Series
Celebrate Pride Month through connection, storytelling, and shared experience.
This June, we invite you to join us for a series of films that explore the intersections of identity, recovery, resilience, and belonging. Both Pride and recovery ask us to do something courageous: to live honestly, to confront stigma, and to build a life rooted in authenticity.
Supporting Recovery, Strengthening Community
The Turning Point Center of Addison County (TPCAC) invites community members to a free event celebrating the power of recovery.
The evening will be moderated by Jane Lindholm of Vermont Public and feature a panel of community members representing people in active recovery, recovery professionals, family members, law enforcement, healthcare, and public policy.
Movie Screening: The Wisdom of Trauma
Date: March 21st, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM
Location: 79 Court St, Middlebury VT 05753
Join Turning Point Center of Addison County on Saturday, March 21st at 2pm for a screening of The Wisdom of Trauma. This documentary explores the ways that trauma shapes our lives, its connection to anxiety, chronic illness, and substance-use, and how we might shape a world concerned with healing souls—not fixing behaviors. This film asks us to be curious about why someone may exhibit certain harmful behaviors rather than lead with judgement and condemnation.
The film will screen starting at 2pm and end roughly around 3:30pm. After the screening, there will be space, lasting about an hour, for a discussion and reflection on what we watched together.
We will provide light snacks and coffee/tea.
Parking is limited, so feel free to use the high school parking lot across the street.
Bristol Public Health Vending Machine Ribbon Cutting
Date: November 19th, 2025
Time: 4:00 PM
Location: 72 Munsill Ave, Bristol VT 05443
You’re invited! Join us to celebrate a new, stigma-free way to access free health and harm-reduction supplies—any time, day or night.
What is it? A free, self-serve public health vending machine offering items like:
• Naloxone (Narcan®)
• Fentanyl & xylazine test strips
• Wound-care and hygiene items
Why it matters: Quick, anonymous, 24/7 access to lifesaving and wellness supplies supports a healthier community.
Event Program (approx.)
4:00 PM — Welcome & community remarks
4:10 PM — Ribbon cutting
4:20 PM — Machine demo & Q&A 4:30 PM — Light refreshments & connection
Cost: Free! All are welcome
Accessibility: We aim to make this event welcoming to everyone. If you need accommodations, please reach out.
Hosted by: Turning Point Center of Addison County