Macon Mental Health Matters will hold its first Mental Health Pop-up gym of the year on Saturday, January 8 from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at Sandy Beach Park (6880 Moseley Dixon Rd.) in the large pavilion.

The gyms have made their way throughout the community since May 2021. They are a way to bring mental health resources directly into neighborhoods through the Macon Mental Health Matters initiative.

This weekend’s event includes a Zen Tea garden, yoga, creating vision boards, therapy consultations, and a drum circle. The gym is free and open to people of all ages.

“We are excited to continue hosting the Mental Health Pop-up Gyms in different areas of our community that often do not see any programming, or have easy access to health and wellness resources,” said Nancy Cleveland, Executive Director of Macon Head Space. “Our goal this year is to partner with more organizations and recruit more volunteers to help spread our efforts.”

The gym is also looking for volunteers to assist in the event this weekend and future events. If you are interested in volunteering, contact (917) 470-5491 or [email protected].

Mental Health Pop-up Gym Itinerary

10:00 a.m. - Zen Tea Garden
10:30 a.m. - Yoga
11:00 a.m. – Mental Wellness Activity
12:00 p.m. – Drum Circle
12:30 p.m. – Guided Meditation
1:00 p.m. – Closing