Join our Macon Mental Health Matters (MMHM) team starting Friday, March 8, at 6:00 p.m. for the next the Wellness Weekend, which is a 3-day long opportunity for people to focus on their mental health.  

Yoga in the Plaza is happening Friday, March 8, at 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, March 9, is the Pop-Up Gym, at the L.H. Williams Community Center (325 Pursley Street), rain or shine, from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Like all events that weekend, it is free and open to everyone in the family. 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, March 10 – is the Healing Hike at 10:00 a.m. starting at the Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park (1207 Emery Hwy). The hike will allow people to walk at their own pace to clear their mind and talk with a mental health professional, if needed.  

You can find more information on the MMHM website, www.maconmentalhealthmatters.com and  by following MMHM on Facebook.