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After a long day of sitting at school, it’s vital that kids get outside and get moving. Don’t settle for screens as the afternoon activity of choice – there’s a lot of evidence that this does more harm than good. According to a recent study, The Nature of Americans, computers and TV are the things...

It's the 12 Days of Fitness! Join us each day for wellness inspiration and tips for living a healthier life. First up is Amanda, who works out at the Kettering Recreation Complex. Learn how our instructors helped her achieve her fitness goals and prepare for a Spartan race! "My name is Amanda, and I started...

Remember drawing and fingerpainting as a kid? Now, when was the last time you made art as an adult? Most people stop creating spontaneous artwork for fun as they get older – they lose interest or decide there’s a ‘right’ and ‘wrong’ way to create. You might want to pick the paintbrush back up –...

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...

It’s hard to teach kids patience in a world driven by screens, schedules and instant gratification. One surprisingly beneficial way to teach the beauty of slowing down is by going fishing. Did you know that you can fish for free without a license at Pondview Park, Lincoln Park, Delco Park and the Kettering Recreation Complex?...

We're continuing our series of profiles on our talented Kettering PRCA team members! Learn what inspired them to choose careers in parks and recreation and what they love about working with the community. Next up:  Environmental Education Supervisor, Kerri Miles What led you to a career in environmental education? I’ve always loved the outdoors.  My...

Do you need a cool way to work out over the winter? Ice skating has many health and wellness benefits, plus it’s lots of fun! Learn about how ice skating can help you reach your fitness goals and find some tips on getting started. Joint and muscle health Skating works nearly every muscle group in...

Meet Drew Corbett, who recently joined our PlayKettering team as Recreation Manager! Learn why he chose to spend his career in recreation and what he enjoys doing off the clock, too. What made you choose parks and recreation as a career field? Growing up in a small town in northeast Ohio, I spent a lot...

What led you to a career in cultural arts? Can you tell us about your background? A winding life, haha! My background is primarily in dance performance and choreography. I was fortunate to be able to perform professionally for about six years. I performed regionally, in New York City, and around the world, including a...

Kettering Ice Arena Spotlight: Lillian, age 12, figure skater Curious about the people who practice at Kettering Ice Arena? We’re catching up with our figure skaters and hockey players to learn why they love their sports, how they practice and more fun facts about them! What’s your favorite thing about skating? Learning double jumps and...

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...

Today, we continue our National Water Safety Month series introducing a few of the members of our aquatics staff. Longtime water workout instructor Jodi Quinn talked with us about the benefits of working out in the water and how you can get the best results from this type of workout. How long have you been...

It's easy to say 'new year, new you,' but how do we move beyond our good intentions and find a healthy routine that sticks? One way is to set a goal that truly motivates you like our featured patron Connie Dell did. Connie began her fitness journey in our group exercise classes at the Kettering...

As the days get shorter and we start to add more layers to our wardrobe, it’s inevitable that we stop being as active as we were in the warmer months, right? Just because the weather might not be ideal, it doesn’t mean we can’t adapt and still enjoy nature with a little planning and determination....

Kettering's Cultural Arts Program Supervisor, Andy Dailey, has a solo exhibition, Drawn Through, currently on view at Rosewood Gallery. Here, he talks inspiration, artistic practice, and balancing life and artmaking. How has working at Rosewood inspired your work as an artist? I think working at Rosewood has inspired my work as an artist in a number...

The holidays are almost here! As you settle into some downtime, take a minute to meet our amazing full-time fitness staff members. Lindsey Curry, Heather Boyer and Nancy Boss not only play a key role in keeping our fitness and exercise programs running smoothly, but they have also achieved some impressive fitness goals in their...

Award-winning ceramics artist CJ Niehaus is coming to Rosewood later this month. She talked with our social team about what inspires her to create artwork, how she got started as an artist and why she loves teaching others to create. What was your first experience with ceramic art? What inspired you to decide to pursue...