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Happy Friday! For our last fitness spotlight of 2022, we're featuring two more of the staff members who help make our fitness programs great. Alexis McLaughlin has been teaching group exercise classes since 2006, and Connor Engleman will celebrate a full year as a fitness specialist in March! (Above from left: Alexis and Connor) Alexis...

The results are in! Our 2022 Community Survey results have arrived – and we’re blushing. Ninety-eight percent of the Kettering residents who answered the 2022 City of Kettering Community Survey rated the Kettering Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department as ‘good’ or ‘excellent’ when assessing our overall service to the community. The last time we...

Rounding out our week (and month!) of National Park & Recreation Month spotlights, today's featured staff members are Tom Dues (pictured above) and Sandy Turner, both from our Parks Division. Tom Dues: Jack of All Trades When you need a well informed leader to take charge and carry out the management duties of a project...

Children, especially young children, frequently do not like to be on their back in the water. There are many reasons behind this, and it is important to understand that it may take time and patience to overcome any anxiety or discomfort. Allow them to practice for as long as they feel comfortable. If they are...

Over a year ago, when the pandemic drastically changed our lives, Benee Peavy found a new service that would change hers: the CIL Senior Transportation provided through Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts.  Running on weekdays, the program provides door-to-door service to shopping and personal appointments throughout Kettering. “With this service, I was able to get...

Do you struggle to stay awake at your desk post lunch? Or get home from work and immediately collapse on the couch? Visiting a park at lunchtime could be the key to beating the afternoon blah’s, recent studies suggest. A brisk walk while focusing on nature instead of work kept study participants more productive in...

Debbie and Mike McGinnis (Beavercreek, Ohio) Woodworking October 25 – 30 www.etsy.com/shop/mmcginniswoodworking Debbie and Mike McGinnis have been creating art for decades side by side as a husband and wife team.  Their woodwork – although different from each other – demonstrates the natural beauty of each wood type, using a variety of carving and lathe...

Aaron, a Kettering native and mechanic, has been a member since 2010. After overcoming a patella fracture, he used our diverse equipment to regain lost muscle mass. Aaron values maintaining a healthy lifestyle and appreciates the variety of equipment available. Carla, a homeschooling mom of three, joined in 2012. Despite busy days, she prioritizes her...

Jerry Wells has been a familiar face at both the Kettering Recreation Complex and the Kettering Fitness and Wellness Center for over 10 years. While you may find him more at the KRC, working out five days a week makes him want a little variety, so you’ll occasionally spot him on the other side of...

After a month or more of rich treats, it can be hard to switch gears, even if you’ve gotten tired of candy and cookies. We put together a few suggestions for easing the transition from holiday indulgence to resolution fit. Don’t go overboard. Suddenly cutting out sugary foods and excess carbs can cause the body...

Loretta Wikstrom (Centerville, Ohio) Mixed Media October 4 - 9 Inspired by her life of traveling and nature, Loretta Wikstrom’s artwork depicts quiet moments in landscapes and animal portraits. Using a variety of mixed media, such as watercolor, acrylic, inks and colored pencils, her work shows a range of colors, emotions and techniques. Driven by...

Kettering Fitness Employee Spotlight: Mike Fecher Mike has been working at the Kettering Fitness and Wellness Center since October 2021. He has also been a member since 1990 at the Kettering Recreaction Complex! Mike enjoys engaging with the patrons and getting his workout in after his shift ends.. “The facility is always clean and organized,"...

Congratulations to mother and son duo, Youngson and Brandon, for accepting the “Kettering in Motion” Challenge and completing activities all throughout our wonderful city! From stepping it up with 10,000 a day, visiting local parks, participating in group exercise classes, Pilates by the Pond, trying a new recipe, and even visiting the Fraze Pavilion to...

We are so excited to share the 2024 Featured Artist for Art on the Commons, Megs LeVesseur! She is a Columbus-based ceramic artist, she brings an exuberant spirit to her work, infusing every piece with joy and playfulness. Her art is an ode to the beauty woven into life's everyday moments. Captivated by intricate line...

Raymond has been a member of KFWC for 3 months. He is a transportation professional working with public officials to improve access to public transit and active transportation options. He used to be more active prior to the pandemic. Finding balance has been an obstacle that our fitness facilities have helped him overcome. He felt...