Macon Mental Health Matters (MMHM) is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month during this month’s Wellness Weekend. 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, September 19 from 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at Chic Culture Inc. (446 Cotton Ave

nue). Join ladies for tea and conversation! 

Yoga in the Plaza is happening Friday, September 20, in Cotton Avenue Plaza  (intersection of Cotton Avenue and Second Street) beginning at  7:00 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, September 21, the Pop-Up Gym will be hosted at the  Carolyn Crayton Park, (150 Willie Smokie Glover Drive) at a new time, beginning at 1:00 p.m., in conjunction with the 3rd Annual Macon-Bibb Hispanic Festival. People will still 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, like past pop-ups, but they are also invited to join in the celebration at the park with live music, food, dancing, and more!   

The final day – Sunday, September 22– is the Healing Hike at  9:00 a.m. at Wesleyan College Arboretum (4760 Forsyth 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.