The first Macon Mental Health Matters (MMHM) Wellness Weekend is happening this weekend, kicking off with the Women’s Mental Health Meetup on Thursday, January 9 at Chic Culture, Inc. (446 Cotton Avenue) at 7:00 p.m.

Yoga in the Plaza, which is typically on Friday, and the Healing Hike, which is typically Sunday, are cancelled due to freezing temperatures.

The Pop-Up Gym will happen on Saturday, January 11, at the Booker T. Washington Community Center (401 Monroe Street) from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. People will be able to enjoy a drum circle, yoga, therapy, and fresh produce. They will also be able to preview the new Sensory Roomby Leadership Macon Class of 2024.

A sensory room creates a safe space in a building where children can go to self-regulate and decompress using calming, therapeutic features. The Class converted a room in the Center by painting the walls calming colors and adding special lighting, soft chairs, therapeutic toys, sound machines, and more.  

“This is a new year and a new opportunity to take care of your mental health, and we want to help,” says MMHM Director Andrea Cooke.