If you’ve found yourself like me these first days of January 2026 kind of “winded” by the indulgences of numerous November & December holiday and New Year celebrations, welcome to the club. Now that we’re here, well….what can we do about it?

I asked my primary physician that very question and he suggested that I get right back on the horse AFTER I’ve checked my health and vitals to make sure I’m good to go. Which makes a lot of sense. 

Woodbridge township residents at Station Village at Avenel, Gil Lane, Woodbridge Center Plaza, Colonial Gardens, Colonial Heights, Florida Grove Manor, Woodbridge Village,  Woodbridge Gardens, Hyde Park Village, Woodbridge Terrace, Green Plaza,Tyler Greens, Autumn Hills, Fox Hill RunForest ViewEvergreen EastEvergreen Forest and Cloverleaf Gardens can take advantage of the doctors advice by following this convenient two-step “get back on the horse” program  right here in the neighborhood; 

Step 1: FREE HEALTH SCREENING: On January 15 from 12-2pm, The Iselin Branch Library in association with the Hackensack Meridian Health Outreach team is offering free screenings for a) blood pressure, b) cholesterol and c) glucose levels.  Register by clicking here in order to  get a clear overview of these 3 vital areas of your personal general health. Once this is done you can then make better decisions on how you want to proceed with Step 2 which is…

Step 2: HEAD TO THE GYM: The recently opened Woodbridge Village Clubhouse has everything you’re looking for when it comes to bringing you back into shape; The clubhouse offers an array of amenities for members to enjoy and for more information about the Woodbridge Village Clubhouse membership policies, personalized tours and fitness center, please call 732-388-2211.

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