On Friday, July 18, 25 of Turnbridge’s Phase I residents and staff headed down to East Haven’s Light House Point for a day of sober living and sandy fun in the sun.  Although the residents didn’t swim, they all had a blast and the day was filled with plenty of football, Frisbee, and fellowship. “It […]

This month, close to fifty residents from Phase I and Phase II hit the high seas for a day of deep sea fishing, and most didn’t come back empty-handed.  Once again, Recreation Coordinator Casey Olayos organized a fun, engaging activity in which everyone had a good time, regardless if they hooked a Bluefish or a […]

On Friday, May 23, several of Turnbridge rehab center’s Phase I residents donned their face masks for an afternoon of paintball at Hogan’s Alley in Meriden.  Paintball has turned out to be one of the residents’ favorite recreational activities, and this outing was one of the best.  According to resident Nick C., the residents divided […]

Turnbridge’s on-site music studio and rehearsal space provides a perfect venue for residents to foster their musical abilities in a safe, sober environment. According to Dave Freedman, Support Staff Director, Turnbridge endorses a mind, body, and spirit approach to recovery and to life, and for many of the residents, music is a fundamental aspect of […]

On Tuesday, December 3, Turnbridge’s Phase I residents and a member of the support staff hopped in a van and took the three hour drive up to Vermont’s Bromley Mountain for a day on the slopes. Ski trips are one of the yearly favorites for the Turnbridge residents, and Recreation Coordinator Casey Olayos put together an […]

This month, Turnbridge’s Phase I residents headed to On Track Karting in Wallingford for some high-speed indoor racing. On Track boasts “some of the longest and fastest indoor kart tracks in the country,” and residents were excited to hop in and take the carts for a spin. There’s always room for a little healthy competition, […]

One of Turnbridge’s most anticipated outings brought the Phase I residents to Odetah Camping Resort in Bozrah, CT. The residents and accompanying staff spent two nights camping out in the crisp autumn air. The days were packed with activities to suit all interest levels, and at night the guys enjoyed the opportunity to relax in […]

Every Friday night during the summer and fall seasons, Turnbridge residents and staff lace up their cleats and hit the diamond to compete in New Haven’s local “Sober Softball” league. The league is comprised solely of men and women in recovery, all enjoying the atmosphere and camaraderie in a safe, substance-free environment. This year, the […]

Zip Lining? Check. Cliff Jump? Check. Rock Climbing, Rope Swing, Obstacle Course? Check, Check, Check. Turnbridge’s Phase I residents recently enjoyed a fun-filled outing to Brownstone Exploration and Discovery Park in Portland, CT. With the scorching summer coming to a close, the time was ripe for a trip to this local venue. The park offers a slew […]

Turnbridge’s most recent recreational activity was held in the running waters of Connecticut’s Housatonic River. Several of the Phase I residents made the three hour trip to West Cornwall to take a white water canoe trip down the river with the help of the friendly staff at Clarke Outdoors. Many of Turnbridge’s recreational trips involve […]