Where Langley men reconnect with themselves and each other.

At Speeders GoKarts, 12808 170 Street Northwest, Edmonton, Alberta.

Every other Wednesday at 5:30 PM. Each gathering runs about 90 minutes.

Choose a date below and tap Register. One short form creates your free account and saves your spot, and you’ll get a reminder the day before. Or just come: there’s no application and no commitment.

Connect'd Men is a community for men who want to slow down, open up, and reconnect, with themselves and with each other. We create safe spaces where men can explore their emotions freely, build genuine friendships, and practise the kind of vulnerability that leads to real connection. Our gatherings are built on the S.O.A.R. framework: Slow Down, Open Up, Accept, and Reconnect.

Any man who wants to grow emotionally and connect more authentically, wherever he is on that journey. Whether you're going through a difficult season, feeling isolated, or simply want deeper friendships, you belong here. No man is too new, too broken, or too late. Come as you are.

Each gathering follows four parts. We begin with a few minutes of mindfulness to help everyone slow down and arrive. Each man checks in with how he's feeling, without needing to explain or justify it. We move into a theme, guided by a topic but always open to what's most present for the men in the room. We close with check-outs, each man sharing one thing he's taking with him.

No. You're welcome to sit and listen for as long as you like. Many men do at first. When you're ready to share, the space will be there.

No. Gatherings are free to attend, and creating an account is free.

No. Connect'd Men is a peer community, not a clinical or therapeutic service. Our gatherings are facilitated spaces for honest conversation, connection, and mutual support, not treatment. Many members find that showing up consistently, being heard, and hearing others makes a real difference to their wellbeing. If you're going through a mental health crisis, we encourage you to also work with a qualified professional. In Canada you can call or text 9-8-8 any time.

Most men's groups are built around activity, networking, or self-improvement content. Connect'd Men is built around honest conversation and emotional presence. We don't fix, advise, or perform. We listen, share, and hold space. The S.O.A.R. framework and our group agreements create a kind of trust most men have never experienced with other men.

Yes. Confidentiality is one of our core group agreements: what's shared in the group stays in the group. It's the foundation that makes real openness possible, and every man commits to it.

A good first step is our free Connection Quiz. It takes about four minutes and gives you an honest picture of where you are right now. Then find a gathering near you or online: one short form creates your free account and saves your spot. You're also welcome to reach out to us with any questions first.

In-person gatherings are currently held in Connect'd Reads, Langley, BC and Williams Lake, BC. There are online gatherings too, open to men wherever they live. See upcoming gatherings for dates and places.