Sunny Side Up
The Sunny Side Up Breakfast, our annual fundraiser, allows us to connect with and educate our community while raising funds needed to maintain our operations.
As the name suggests, the event is positive and upbeat, reflecting the “sunny side” that our community can generate in response to the challenge of addiction.
This year, our main event will be held in Saint John in the Delta Marriott ballroom on October 24th. Guests will be invited to enjoy a continental breakfast buffet and informal networking before the program.
Dr. David Best, one of the leading voices in the Inclusive Recovery Cities movement, will be our keynote speaker. He will be joined by a panel of local stakeholders to explore how Saint John stands to benefit from becoming Canada’s first Inclusive Recovery City.
Learn more about Inclusive Cities.
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Sunny Side Up Breakfast - Saint John
Friday, October 24, 2025
7:45 am - 9:30am
Delta Marriott Saint John
39 King St.
Saint John, NB
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Dr. David Best - our 2025 Keynote Speaker
The world’s first Professor of Addiction Recovery, Dr. David Best is a Professor at Leeds Trinity University, Honorary Professor of Regulation and Global Governance at The Australian National University and Adjunct Associate Professor of Addiction Science at Monash University (Melbourne).
Trained as a psychologist and criminologist, Dr. Best has worked in practice, research and policy in the areas of addiction recovery and rehabilitation of offenders. A widely published author and recognized leader in the field, he has written numerous books and journal articles on recovery.
Dr. Best will share insights into how other municipalities have embraced the Inclusive Recovery Cities model and why adopting this framework is both vital and beneficial for all communities.
NEW! Buy Sunny Side Up Raffle Tickets Online!
New This Year!
Add a little extra brightness to your morning and support a great cause!
Purchase your Sunny Side Up Breakfast Raffle Tickets today for a chance to win amazing prizes generously donated by local businesses.
Our Grand Prize is a $500 Air Canada Gift card, along with nine other amazing prizes to win!
Special thanks to Saint John LNG who will be matching all raffle revenue, up to $1,500, doubling your impact!
All proceeds support women on their recovery journey at Sophia Recovery Centre.
Whether you’re attending the event or not, your raffle purchase makes a real difference in the lives of women in our community.
Don’t miss your chance to win something special while giving back!
COFFEE BREAKS in St. Stephen & Sussex
Following the momentum of our Sunny Side Up Breakfast in Saint John, we are excited to host smaller Coffee Break gatherings in St. Stephen & Sussex. Join us for a fresh and inspiring edition of Sunny Side Up!
WE HAVE A NEW FORMAT!
This year's event will focus on the Inclusive Recovery Cities Initiative championed by our Saint John keynote speaker, Dr. David Best.
The Coffee Break will offer a warm, welcoming space to continue the conversation started at the Sunny Side Up breakfast. Over coffee, guests will learn more about Sophia's work in their region, hear real stories of recovery and hope and discover how they can support our mission of building inclusive, recovery friendly communities.
Whether you are already part of the Sophia family or simply curious to learn more, we invite you to take a Coffee Break with us and help spread a little more hope across our province.
ST. STEPHEN
This year, our St. Stephen event will be held at the Garcelon Civic Centre on Wed, November 5th.
REGISTER FOR the COFFEE BREAK - St. Stephen! (Entry by Donation)
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
8:30 am - 9:30am
Garcelon Civic Centre St. Stephen
22 Budd St.
St. Stephen, NB
SUSSEX
This year, our Sussex event will be held at the Nutrien Civic Centre on Thursday, November 6th.
REGISTER FOR the COFFEE BREAK - Sussex! (Entry by Donation)
Thursday, November 6, 2025
4:00 -5:00 pm
Nutrien Civic Centre Sussex
240 Main St, Sussex
For Sponsorship Opportunities at one of our COFFEE BREAK gatherings, please contact Adrienne (506) 653-0803 or adrienne@sophiarecovery.com
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Sponsorships and VIP Seating Packages are available for 2025!
Email Adrienne (adrienne@sophiarecovery.com) to learn more today.
2024 SUNNY SIDE UP RECOVERY BREAKFAST EVENTS in Pictures...
Here's a few pictures from our 3 Sunny Side Up Breakfast events, in Sussex, St. Stephen and Saint John.
Thank you to our 2024 sponsors for helping make this event a reality. Your dedication will help us continue to support our community.
2023 Saint John Photos
2023 St. Stephen Photos
2022 Saint John Photos
2022 St. Andrews Photos
