Gaudet Chiropractic Center

04/20/2026

Tai Chi fans - and newbies and the curious - World Tai Chi Day is this Saturday. Check out the class schedule below.

This literally is a worldwide event - and Macon is joining in!
World Tai Chi Day kicks off at 10:00 am in New Zealand and rolls across the globe - with classes beginning when the clock strikes 10 am.

We invite you to join Jeff and Dr. Tony, two passionate Tai Chi aficionados and instructors in the new award-winning Spirit of Macon Park at 9:00 am for a smaller warm-up class, and then, at the official class in Rosa Parks Square at 10:00.

Be a part of this worldwide event this Saturday, April 25 at two of Macon's newest parks - Spirit of Macon Park & Rosa Parks Square. 🌳🌳 🌏 ☮️ 🌏 🌳🌳

Please share this post & the attached flyer.

04/14/2026

04/14/2026

Tuesday, April 14

We invite you to join us!
Pop-up class today at 5:15 pm. Previously scheduled for 1:00 pm - 5:15 is our new class time.

04/14/2026

Come out to Amerson River Park!
Gaudet Chiropractic Center is a sponsor!

04/13/2026

Spirit of Macon Park Wellness Classes & Events: April - October

- Please join us at the park (corner of Fifth & Poplar) where we’re building wellness & community.

- All classes are FREE & no registration is needed.

- Follow us on Facebook (Macon-Bibb County Transit Authority) for the latest park info.

Classes & Events Calendar
New Dates & Times!

Ongoing TAI CHI Class
1st Monday of the Month, April - October, 5:15 - 6:00 pm
(new time)
Instructor: Jeff Hobaugh, occasionally, Dr. Tony Gryffin

Ongoing MOVEMENT Class
3rd Tuesday of the Month, April - October, 5:15-6:00 pm
(new time)
Certified fitness instructor: Miriam Langley
Class includes cardio (walking), strength & flexibility training for all ages & fitness levels.

Ongoing EXERCISE Class
2nd Thursday of the Month, April - October, 5:15-6:00 pm
Rotating classes by certified instructors through the
Macon-Bibb Recreation Department.
The first two classes were Chair Yoga & Zumba.

EVENTS
Saturday, April 18 - Annual Earth Day Celebration
Amerson River Park - 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Mini-Tai Chi classes by Jeff & Dr. Tony.

Array of educational activities for children, adults & families including walks with Edward the Arborist; Free Earth Day T-shirt for kids, Bike Giveaway Birds of Prey and Annual Earth Day Awards.

Saturday, April 25 - World Tai Chi Day Class in Spirit of Macon Park - 9:00 - 9:45 am.

Followed by Macon’s official World Tai Chi Day class from 10:00-11:00 in Rosa Parks Square.

Instructors Jeff Hobaugh & Dr. Tony Gryffin
Rosa Parks Square is the new park across from City Hall.

04/13/2026

Great, educational event for families and the entire community!

02/02/2026

February 2, 2026

Wellness Classes in the Spirit of Macon Park
Park Location: Corner of Fifth & Poplar - across from the MBCTA Transfer Station
Parking is available on site.
CONTACT: Jami Gaudet I Public Information Officer I (478) 621-7207 I jamig@mta-mac.com

Complete list of Spirit of Macon Park activities: Macon-Bibb County Transit Authority page

BACKGROUND: On December 2, 2025 the Macon-Bibb County Transit Authority cut the ribbon on the Spirit of Macon Park (SOMP) funded with a generous 2025 national AARP Community Challenge Grant.

Additionally, MBCTA received a generous On The Table Grant from the Community Foundation of Central Georgia to jumpstart a wellness program along with fitness classes in the park.

We invite the community to join us for the inaugural wellness classes listed below. More classes are planned and will be announced when scheduled. We appreciate your help promoting our wellness programming and encourage you to share this information.

Spirit of Macon Park Inaugural Wellness Events
• TAI CHI (made simple!)
Saturday, February 7 at 11:00 am
2 Instructors: Jeff Hobaugh & Dr. Tony Gryffin
Learn this enjoyable, easy to follow, low impact exercise regardless of your age, fitness level or experience. This FREE class includes instruction.

• MOVEMENT & WELLNESS — SESSION 1 - The Road to Good Health
• MOVEMENT & WELLNESS — SESSION 2 - Your Good Health in 2026
Tuesday, February 10 - 1:00 & 1:30 pm
Instructor: Miriam Langley
Two FREE, individual, back-to-back wellness sessions beginning with info on nutrition, fitness,
and how to maintain a healthy lifestyle, followed by a movement class with instruction.
The movement section is appropriate for people regardless of age, fitness level or experience.

• EXERCISE in the PARK
Provided by the Macon-Bibb Recreation Department
Rotating classes - 2nd Thursday of every month, March - October 1:00 & 1:30 pm
March 12, April 9, May 14, June 11, July 9, August 13, September 10, October 8
Yoga, Mindful Meditation, Zumba, Line Dancing, Aerobics and more

• WORLD TAI CHI DAY
Saturday, April 25
9:00 - 9:30 am - Tai Chi in the Spirit of Macon Park (community event)
Instructors: Jeff Hobaugh & Dr. Tony Gryffin
FREE, easy to follow introductory lesson kicking off Macon’s World Tai Chi Day celebration.

10:00 - 12:00 am - Tai Chi in Rosa Parks Square (larger community event)
Instructors: Jeff Hobaugh, Dr. Tony Gryffin & others
Brief demonstrations, introduction to global group practice, & instruction - FREE to all.
Easy to follow, low impact exercise regardless of your age, fitness level or experience.

02/02/2026

Monday, February 2

We invite you to join us for these classes.
Bring a friend, or make new ones in our classes.

09/01/2025

Tickets on Sale Now!
Date: Thursday, September 25

Fabulous night of wine, food & fun with wine expert/VP of New England's Martignetti Companies.

Five-course menu by Macon's own Compass Rose Cafe at the Hutchings Career & College Academy headed by Chefs Stuart Hardy & Mark Robinson — BOTH Bibb School District Teacher of the Year.

Music by the incomparable AJ the DJ at the Historic Terminal Station (home of The Daily Planet in the summer 2025 blockbuster Superman!).

And it's all for a great cause - Crisis Line & Safe House of Central Georgia.
Tickets: https://givebutter.com/SipSipHooray2025
Call Crisis Line for info: (478) 745-9292

By Crisis Line & Safe House of Central Georgia

06/18/2025

The Gaudet Chiropractic Center is excited to welcome our two new massage therapists, Drew Mote and Joanne Kliem. Both Drew and Joanne have decades of experience in massage therapy, providing our patients and massage clients with a variety of neuromuscular therapy techniques. Drew studied abroad, and Joanne spent many years working in chiropractic offices in Atlanta and New Jersey.
We are excited to welcome them, and to prove it, we are having a “Summer Special” providing a 1-hour massage for only $59.00! Help us welcome both Drew and Joanne and see why we have the best “hands-on healing” staff in Middle Georgia!