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Happy Friday! Today's featured fitness patron is Charles Massar, who has used his workouts at the Kettering Fitness and Wellness Center to help take control of some health issues. He started by walking the track and now works out in the fitness center as well. Congrats on all your progress, Charles! Tell us about yourself...

Happy Friday! This week's featured fitness patron is Marybeth Rutledge, who works out at both the Kettering Recreation Complex and Kettering Fitness & Wellness Center with the goal of staying fit, managing joint issues due to arthritis and keeping personal trainer Ben from getting an ego. Congratulations on all your wellness progress, Marybeth! Tell us...

Today's Fitness Spotlight is on our very own fitness team! We love that so many of our wonderful fitness staff members choose our facilities for their own personal workouts while off the clock. Recently, we asked them why they choose to do so - many of them cited the positive community atmosphere at both of...

Our series introducing the members of the Kettering Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Advisory Board continues with Vice Chair, Laura Arber! How long have you served on the Kettering Parks board? What inspired you to get involved? This is my fourth year. I went through the Kettering Leadership Academy and learned about all the opportunities...

Finding Fitness and Community at the Kettering Recreation Complex This week's Kettering Fitness Spotlight shines on Stephanie Anderson, a member who has found not only physical well-being but also a strong sense of community at the Kettering Recreation Complex (KRC). Stephanie, a resident of Kettering since 2015, moved here from New Orleans, Louisiana. She has...

For Barb Phillips, fitness is more than just physical exercise - it's a lifestyle that has evolved over the years. At 57 years old, the HR Director for Greene County Public Library and proud mother of two has been an active member of the Kettering Fitness and Wellness Center (KFWC) for years, embracing the variety...

Happy Friday! This week’s featured fitness patron is Luke Stechschulte, who enjoys working towards his powerlifting goals at the Kettering Fitness & Wellness Center. Congrats on all your wellness progress, Luke! Tell us about yourself and how long you've been a member of the Kettering Fitness & Wellness Center. My name is Luke. I am...

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...

Even though there are 21 fabulous parks in Kettering, chances are you have your favorites and you’ve gotten in a routine of visiting those the most. According to a recent survey, Kettering’s Kantner Park (1512 Brownleigh Rd.), Glaser Park (1851 Doris Dr.) and Oak Park (2055 Malcom Ave.) are hungry for visitors. They might be...

When and where July 4 from 6:00 - 10:00 p.m. at Delco Park 1700 Delco Park Dr., Kettering, OH 45429  Parking When you host the biggest party of the year, a lot of people show up! Before you head out to Delco Park, plan your route and where you will park. Even better - walk or...

We’re counting down to June’s Movie Under the Stars – everyone’s looking forward to games, an evening in beautiful Delco Park, and of course, Sherlock Gnomes on the big screen. We caught up with Sherlock on the set of his latest gnomantic comedy to chat about his career and his little-known connection to Kettering. PlayKettering: ...

Happy Friday! Today's featured fitness patron is Carole Lamb, who taught health and physical education in the Kettering City Schools. Carole enjoys a variety of types of exercise and has been coming to the Kettering Recreation Complex since the mid-1980s! Tell us about yourself. How long have you been taking group exercise classes at the...

Have you enjoyed success in reaching your wellness goals? Did you follow through on your New Year’s resolutions? Congratulations! It’s not easy to stick with a wellness journey, so give yourself some love. You may have reached your goal, but your journey isn’t over. Falling back into old habits means undoing all your hard work...

Our parks are bustling in the spring, summer and fall, but don’t count winter out! Sure, it might be hard to warm (!) to the idea of an outdoor jaunt in 30-degree temps, but the wellness benefits of spending time outside know no season. Bundle up and head to one of Kettering’s beautiful nature trails...

If you have kids at home, chances are you spend lots of quality time at the playground during the summertime. And why not? Kettering’s playgrounds are close to home, fun and FREE! Our playgrounds are designed with safety in mind, but there are still some steps visitors should take to ensure that everyone has an...

Happy Friday! Today's featured fitness patron is Sandy Angelopoulos, who has been a member of the Kettering Fitness & Wellness Center for over 10 years! Recently, her workouts have helped her overcome injuries resulting from a car accident last year. Congratulations on all your progress - we're cheering for you, Sandy! Tell us about yourself...

It's Friday, and that means we're highlighting another one of our wonderful fitness members! Meet fitness patron Katrina Focht, who works out at the KRC with the goal of being more physically fit and maintaining a healthy weight. Congrats on all your progress towards your wellness goals, Katrina! 1. Tell us about yourself and how...

With 21 parks and numerous facilities, medians and other green spaces, keeping Kettering beautiful is a big job. Parks leadership has developed a parks maintenance management plan to bring a more nuanced approach to upkeep. “We wanted to provide parks staff with an idea of the expectations of the management team and to bring consistency...

Happy Friday! Today's featured fitness staff member, Pete Huffman, is a familiar face at the Kettering Fitness & Wellness Center - he's been working for the City of Kettering for over 13 years. Pete enjoys connecting with patrons. He was inspired by our patrons and trainers to make some changes to lead a healthier life....