Join our Macon Mental Health Matters (MMHM) team starting Friday, November 10, 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.

“We wanted to extend our typical Pop-Up Gyms throughout the weekend to give more people the opportunity to attend one of our free activities,” said MMHM Coordinator Andrea Cooke. “The first couple of weekends have been so successful as it drew some people who had never been to one of our Pop-Up Gyms before. We’re hoping it continues to grow and reach more people.”

Yoga in the Plaza is happening Friday, November 10, at Cotton Avenue Plaza (intersection of Cotton Avenue and Second Street) beginning at 6:00 p.m. You are encouraged to bring your own yoga mat, but if you don’t have one, some will be available.

The next day, Saturday, November 11, is the Pop-Up Gym, at King’s Park (King’s Park Circle), 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, November 12 –  is the Healing Hike at 10:00 a.m. at Wesleyan College’s 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.

You can find more information on the newly designed MMHM website, www.MaconMentalHealthMatters.com. It features the new MMHM logo, which was designed by students in Mercer University’s Advanced Design Class. You can also follow MMHM on Facebook for more updates.