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News Release - Get Active Lauderhill Community Wellness Challenge Launches January 31

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Immediate Release
Lauderhill, FL
January 23, 2026

Get Active Lauderhill Community Wellness Challenge Launches January 31

Lauderhill, FL (January 23, 2026) — City of Lauderhill Commissioner Melissa P. Dunn announced the launch of Get Active Lauderhill, a free, 60-day community wellness challenge designed to help residents eat better, move more, reduce stress, and take an active role in their physical, emotional, spiritual, and financial well-being through simple, achievable weekly actions and community connection.

The initiative officially kicks off with a community event on Saturday, January 31, 2026, from 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM at Ilene Lieberman Botanical Gardens (3831 Inverrary Boulevard).

The kickoff event will feature rotating, drop-in wellness activities, including:

  • Yoga
  • Line dancing
  • Cooking demonstrations
  • Juicing classes
  • Run/walk for weight loss
  • Free health screenings and “Know Your Numbers” education
  • Nutrition guidance
  • Credit repair and money tips
  • On-site registration and Get Active pledge participation
  • A preview of the Get Active Lauderhill Community 5K

Programming is inclusive and open to residents of all ages and fitness levels.

The 60-day challenge runs from January 31 through April 1, 2026, with weekly virtual wellness sessions held on Wednesdays at 7:00 PM via Zoom and livestreamed through Commissioner Dunn’s Facebook page.

The challenge will conclude with the Get Active Lauderhill Community 5K Walk/Run on Saturday, April 4, 2026.

Participation in all Get Active Lauderhill activities is free.

For more information or to register, visit www.lauderhill-fl.gov/GetActive.