If you’re at Rosewood Arts Centre on a Wednesday morning, you’ll hear the sound of tapping feet from the dance studio. Led by Sammie Sue Edmondson, this enthusiastic group of dancers taps to everything from ‘Uptown Funk’ to ‘Singing in the Rain.’ The atmosphere is always friendly with a mix of longtime and new students. … Continued
Spring is finally here, and summer camp will be here before you know it! We can’t wait to welcome your family back to camp. If you register your child for one of our summer camps, you’ll receive an important message from the ePACT system. Curious about how we collect health history information? Read on to … Continued
On Fridays, Rosewood Gallery offers a lunch break that’ll refresh and recharge your mind and body after a long week at work. From 12 – 1 p.m., instructor, Robyn Moore, leads participants through Yoga in the Gallery. This open-level class is a relaxing, unique way of enjoying both the practice of yoga and beautiful artwork. … Continued
For today’s 12 Days of Fitness feature, meet personal trainer Larry Fox! Learn about his approach to fitness and wellness and what he enjoys most about helping patrons reach their goals. “My name is Larry Fox, and I decided to become a Personal Trainer about 10 years ago. I have been active most of my … Continued
The 12 Days of Fitness continues! You’ve met two of our patrons – now meet one of our instructors. JJ Kunkle teaches group exercise classes at the Kettering Recreation Complex. Read what she has to say about finding the right exercise program for you, overcoming obstacles and how fitness helped her recover from an injury. … Continued
On the second day of wellness, PlayKettering gave to me…another inspiring fitness story! Meet Quinn Matthews, who worked with personal trainer Larry Fox at the Kettering Recreation Complex to lose over 30 pounds and train for a 5K. Here’s what Quinn had to say about his fitness journey: “At 50 years old, I realized it … Continued
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 … Continued
Today’s 12 Days of Fitness tip will help you with your strength training goals! Don’t have strength training goals? You should – strength training offers tremendous benefits to your fitness and wellness levels. A couple days of resistance training per week can lead to big changes in your body. It’ll strengthen your muscles and bones, … Continued
The 12 Days of Fitness continues! As cookie season winds down, here’s some advice on how to enjoy and stick with eating healthy foods. The key to healthy eating is to make it an enjoyable and easy enough experience that makes you feel good and becomes self-reinforcing. Similar to a book club, start a recipe … Continued
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 … Continued
