Wellness Weekend Happening this Weekend

Staff Report From Georgia CEO

Thursday, July 11th, 2024

The Macon Mental Health Matters (MMHM) team will host its monthly Wellness Weekend beginning  July 11, at 7:00 p.m.  The four-day event is a chance for people to focus on improving their mental health through a variety of activities.  All events during the weekend are free and open to everyone in the family. 

Women's Wellness Circle Empower Her Hour is happening on Thursday, July 11 from 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at Chic Culture Inc. (446 Cotton Avenue). Join ladies for tea and conversation!

Yoga in the Plaza is happening  Friday, July 12, in  Cotton Avenue Plaza  (intersection of Cotton Avenue and Second Street) beginning at  6:00 p.m. You can bring your own yoga mat, but if you don’t have one, some will be available.  In case of rain, yoga will be moved to the McEachern Art Center (332 Second Street). 

The next day,  Saturday, July 13, the Pop-Up Gym will be hosted at the  Bloomfield-Gilead Recreation Center, (1931 Rocky Creek Road) from  10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., rain or shine. People will be able to consult with a licensed therapist, practice yoga and meditate, be part of a drum circle, get free produce from the Melanated Community Stimulation Project, and more.  

The final day – Sunday, July 14 – is the Healing Hike at  10:00 a.m. at the Pig Trail (4730 N Mumford Road). The hike will allow people to walk at their own pace to clear their mind and talk with a mental health professional, if needed.