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Inspiring our Community to Live Well
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Our Mission
The Mercersburg Area Council for Wellness (MACWell) is a non-profit organization  founded to create and support a groundswell of personal and community commitment to making the Mercersburg area a place that inspires its population to live well.
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The Mercersburg Area
Just as the family you're raised in affects your health choices, the environment in which you live impacts the choices you make. The area's natural beauty and abundant outdoor space, access to local produce and markets, a town with walkability and nearby areas that are inviting for hiking and biking make Mercersburg a community that can inspire its population to live well.

Enjoy walking in town, cycling our country roads and
running the Council For Wellness 5Miler!

Enjoy Healthy Eating Habits
with wonderful local produce, many healthy options at our local Food Lion and  restaurants,  and Everyday Chef - a Hands On Cooking Class

A series of 4 classes for individuals and families.
Working with local chefs, participants prepare and share family style meals.
Learn  to make delicious, healthy, simple, AND inexpensive meals! 

Each class Involves: Basic techniques and simple recipes for an entire meal, AND variations of that meal, discussions of nutrition and smart shopping. 
Chefs:   Adam Carlson (TSD Dining Service and Metz)  Amer Chaundry - Falafel Shack,
​ Robert Twine - Foot of the Mountain, and Paul Cline - Essential Kitchen
Email questions to: mac4wellness@gmail.com 

For fitness of mind and body! 
Explore Johnston's Run Stream Side Trail
You can hear the birdsong and stream as you walk along. 
The entrance to the trail is on Oregon St, on the left just after the bridge as you head from town.
It's a short walk from town.  Also, parking is available

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JBHS Honor Society Students showed amazing energy and teamwork clearing the way for the future community trail!
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Pheasants forever and Boy Scout Troop 28  planted wild flower meadows that will attract wildlife and pollinators.  Come enjoy the beauty. 
 
Join the fun of planting
          along the trail !
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The  Trail Team did a great job planting trees and wild flowers!

​      Join the Trail Team
Come enjoy the trail!

Volunteer at our events and activities!

​​We are a 100% Volunteer Organization.
Contact us @ mac4wellness@gmailcom and donate your time!  
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Thank you to runners, organizers, volunteers
MPMC 9th Annual 5 Miler
See the PHOTOS!  Click here for Race Results
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 10th Annual MPMC 5Miler - Oct 31, 2020

Thank you to our Sponsors for supporting community wellness!

Become  a Race Sponsor!

PAFP  Public Health Award

​​Congratulations to Dr. Elizabeth George for being recognized by The Pennsylvania Academy of Family Physicians as the inaugural Public Health Award recipient!  
Together, we can each use our talents to make a difference!
A Groundswell of Community Commitment to Wellness
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​When's the Next:
Everyday Chef
5 Miler
Healthy Eating Adventure
Community Events
Making Health Easy!
Inspiring articles on Healthy Habits

Fun Fitness opportunities in our area!
Be a Part of Our
​Community Activities
Be a part of creating a vibrant and healthy community!  
There are plenty of ways to get involved and we love hearing new ideas!
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       Did you know that Mercersburg has a beautiful stream running through it?
Click here for more information on Montgomery Peters Mercersburg Connectivity (MPMC)  
Walkability/Bikeability
and how our community can work together to promote Individual Wellbeing, Community Connectivity and a Sustainable Environment.

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MAP of the proposed trail to alleys and walkways in downtown Mercersburg, PA
Support Johnston Run Revitalization...
Watch for out new stainless steel water bottle and  membership to help spread awareness and sustain our beautiful Johnston Run stream side trail! 
Read here about stream monitoring
Join our Trees & Trail Team
Join our Waterway Monitoring Team
Johnston Run MPMC 10th Annual 5 Mile Run/Walk  Oct 31, 2020
More Information and Registration

"I come up every year from Virginia just for the beautiful views along the run!" ~ Long Time Supporter


​Have fun taking on
​healthy eating habits
​to last a life time!
www.healthyeatingadventure.org
Enjoy our latest HEA  newsletter
Healthy Eating Adventure includes:
Kick-off Lecture and Meal
Experienced Coaches
Kitchen Shape Up
How to Shop
Eat & Learn Potlucks
Ask the Doc


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Next Adventure TBA
When Covid permits.
Meanwhile a Zoom Event is being considered
Participants and coaches enjoy the fabulous flavors and variety at an HEA Potluck

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Our Sponsors and Partners:
  Marguerite and Gerry Lenfest            Paul and  Anna Shockey Foundation