The Marblehead Counseling Center hosted its inaugural Community Wellness Day at Hobbs Playground on Saturday, June 22.
The event was the first of a series of four events to commemorate MCC’s 55th year providing mental health services to the community.
“We’re using this to give back to the community for all of its support over the years,” Counseling Center Vice President Ron Grenier said.
The event kicked off with a performance by the local singing group, Shooting Stars. Six elementary school girls took the mic, led by instructor and life coach Molly Williams.
Williams teaches kids how to deal with anxiety and build confidence through music and live performances. Saturday’s setlist included empowering songs like, “This is Me,” “The Climb” and “Fight Song.”
Kids enjoyed pony rides, played lawn games and ate popcorn and Italian ice. The Terry’s Old Fashion Ice Cream truck showed up, with everyone getting a complimentary scoop.
“We came up with this idea to celebrate the community and bring wellness and the community together,” Lisa Cohen, the Counseling Center’s business manager, said.
An array of booths were set up in front of the Counseling Center. Local vendors included holistic chiropractors, culinary counselors, a speech therapist, Marblehead Cares, The Mariner, MHD Pride Committee and Body Mind Systems of Swampscott.
