Memorial Park Recreation Center set to host health and wellness fair

"It's not just for our own self gratification. It's not just for us just to want to do something just to say we're doing it. We're doing it for the betterment of our community,” said Quentez Howard, Coordinator for Memorial Park Recreation Center.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – After Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful’s community cleanup earlier this week, Memorial Park Recreation Center is set to host a health and wellness fair this Saturday.

The event will consist of a full day of activities such as learning about health screenings, mental health, gym tips with Lance, zumba, featuring Latin and international dance styles with Traci Denise, aerobics, featuring kickboxing with Lisa, gentle yoga, and enjoying free smoothie samples from Southern Vegan Soul Cafe while learning about healthy food choices.

“Our mission statement is to build healthy communities through people, parks and programs. So this is a healthy program that we’re bringing to help enhance the quality of life for our Macon community,” said Quentez Howard, Coordinator for Memorial Park Recreation Center.

“Because, of course, health is wealth and we know that it not only starts on the inside, but it’s also up here in our mind as well. We have a healthy mindset and healthy inside we can enhance the quality of life for all of ourselves.”

“With these programs and these types of events that we’re putting on together for the community, we want everyone to please come out and just support because we do this for the community. It’s not just for our own self gratification. It’s not just for us just to want to do something just to say we’re doing it. We’re doing it for the betterment of our community,” said Howard.

The health and wellness fair will take place April 12th, Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Memorial Park Recreation Center is located at 2465 Second Street.