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Meet Brian McCarty, a dedicated member whose journey from 20-year military veteran to fitness enthusiast embodies the spirit of commitment and community at Kettering Recreation Complex. Born and raised in southeastern Ohio, Brian proudly served our nation for two decades, experiencing diverse cultures worldwide. Since retiring in 2008, he's made Dayton home with his wife...

Here's a crazy idea - holiday shopping doesn't have to be stressful. It’s easy to get caught up in finding a hot new toy or piling boxes under the tree. The number of gift guides floating around on Instagram are as overwhelming as the number of gifts out there. And let's not forget the fun...

What’s happening to all the bees? Due to a variety of factors, bees have been on the decline for several years. You’ve probably heard a lot about this already! Curious about what the deal is and wondering how to help? Scroll down to learn more. The buzz on bees Yes, bees make honey, but they...

Happy Friday! Today's featured fitness patron is Raj Jagu, who returned to the fitness center after needing to take a few years off due to an injury. Raj sets fitness goals for himself, which enables him to stay consistent with his fitness routine. Tell us about yourself and how long you've been a member of...

Meet the talented team that keeps Rosewood Arts Centre running - today, we're featuring Ceramics Coordinator, Brandon Lowery. In addition to keeping the kilns and pottery studios of Rosewood running, Brandon teaches classes and creates his own ceramic work. How long have you been at Rosewood? What do you enjoy about it? I have been...

After a long heatwave this summer, we're ready for some crisp weather, apple pie and the awesome offerings in our digital Fall 2022 program guide. Please note that due to a supply chain issue, we're experiencing a delay with the print version of our Fall 2022 program guide. The digital version is available to browse...

Happy Friday! Today's featured fitness patron, Stacy Greene, overcame a battle with breast cancer and is now five years cancer free! "Coming here to work out when I could, helped me to release the fears and stresses I was under," Stacy explained. "And it's currently helping with normal stresses everyone is going through." We're so...

Meet Jessica! Jessica Roller joined our Kettering Fitness team in September 2021, bringing her passion for fitness and dedication to helping others achieve their wellness goals. As one of our valued fitness instructors, Jessica creates energetic and effective workouts that keep our members coming back for more. Why Fitness? "Fitness has been such an important...

Pop quiz time! Our youth sports programs are designed to teach kids not only how to play the game, but how to play it fairly. Learning cooperation and practicing good sportsmanship are some of the biggest benefits of being on a youth sports team. The behavior parents model from the sidelines is just as important...

Happy Friday! Today’s featured fitness patron is Mindy Miles. Starting in 2021, Mindy committed to attending the KRC regularly and gained a love for the gym. The convenience and accessibility as well as the comfortable, community feel of the Kettering Recreation Center has allowed Mindy to reach her personal goal of prioritizing health and fitness...

Happy Friday! Today's featured fitness patron is Leigh Turben, who made exercise a priority after her retirement. She credits becoming stronger and healthier at the KFWC with helping her overcome kidney cancer. Leigh has been cancer-free for 10 years. We're so glad she's chosen to work out with us! Tell us about yourself and how...

Was improving your fitness level a resolution back in January? It can be difficult to maintain the lifestyle change that a new fitness program brings. We’re here with some motivation, thanks to Kettering Recreation Complex patron Meg Holmes, who recently shared her fitness story with us. Meg, 60, retired in the spring of 2017. “I...

Image: Rhonda Zink (center) is a longtime member of our Parkinson's Circuit Class. Today, we're spotlighting exercise patron Rhonda Zink, who has been taking the Parkinson's Circuit Class with us for several years. Thanks for sharing your story with us, Rhonda! 1. Can you tell us a little bit about yourself and how you got...

Happy Friday! Today's featured fitness patron is Darron Baker, who is a health teacher with Kettering City Schools. Darron began his wellness journey after losing his wife to cancer. In the three years since he joined our fitness center, he's lost nearly 100 pounds and has enjoyed making many positive changes to his routine. Congratulations...

May is National Water Safety Month! One of the most valuable water safety tools a person can have is the ability to swim. This month, we’re featuring a few of our amazing aquatics staff. Learn what inspires them to help people enjoy the water safely. First up, meet Ruth Kohstall, who first learned to swim...

Happy Friday and Happy Veterans Day! Today, we recognize and thank all those who have served our country as part of the armed forces. We're also shining our spotlight on our fitness patrons who have served in the military - many credit their time served with showing them the importance of physical fitness. Meet the...

It’s Friday, and that means we’re highlighting another one of our wonderful fitness members! Meet fitness patron and former Kettering School board member, Dick DeLon, who works out at the KFWC with the goal of staying healthy and active. Congrats on all your progress towards your wellness goals, Dick! Tell us about yourself and how...