GALT, CA (MPG) - In Galt, a new community fitness group is aiming to bring women together through movement, motivation and self-care with a one-day event that may also include some mimosas and mocktails.

“Mamacitas en Movimiento” is a newly formed group focused on creating a welcoming space where women can begin or continue their respective health journeys while building connections in the community. The group blends fitness with a social hour element through activities such as Pilates, Zumba and interaction in a supportive, high-energy environment.

The group’s first event is scheduled for Saturday, May 16 at Papas & Wings (803 C St.), with check-in beginning at 11:30 a.m. At noon, there will be a 30-minute Zumba session followed by a 30-minute Pilates class, with music provided by DJ Vertigo continuing through 3 p.m.

The effort is led by Angelica Calderon, Rubi Esparza, Rubi Gomez, Rosa Romero, Gauri Sanchez, Nayeli Chaidez and Karina Meza, a group of women with ties to Galt, Lodi, Stockton and surrounding communities. 

Organizers said the idea for Mamacitas en Movimiento grew out of the friendship they all formed together attending a gym in Lodi, where they first connected through shared fitness goals.

“It was the community that made me stick around,” Romero said.

Although only a few still attend that gym, the group continues to meet regularly, even renting a space on weekends to stay connected and work out together. They said the consistency and support of working out as a group helped them stay committed to their health journeys while building a strong sense of community among each other, something they now hope to extend to others.

“It’s just been non-stop since then,” Gomez said. “And I would say I have never had a core group of friends like this as an adult until these ladies.”

That shared experience now shapes the group’s mission. Organizers described sharing a “mujeres chingonas” (fearless woman) mentality and said they aim to create a space where women can prioritize time for themselves. 

They added that Galt had lacked similar community-driven fitness opportunities, which inspired them to bring the concept closer to home.

The event will combine fitness with a social atmosphere, including vendors and time for attendees to mingle. It is open to all, not just women, and welcomes participants of all ages and fitness levels.

“This isn’t just for people who already work out,” said Esparza, a longtime Galt resident and Zumba instructor. “It’s for anyone who wants to try something new, take time for themselves or meet others.”

For those interested, tickets are $40 each and can be purchased at bit.ly/4tdbtwH (case sensitive). A ticket purchase includes access to the Zumba session and Pilates class, along with entry to shop from multiple vendors, one mimosa or mocktail and a resistance band. Participants are encouraged to bring their own water bottles and yoga mats.

More information and updates can be found by following @mamacitas_en_movimiento on Instagram.