Jennifer is both a patron and an artist at Rosewood Arts Center. She specializes in ceramic-based artwork, encompassing techniques such as wheel pottery and hand-building. Since joining the Rosewood Arts Center in 2023, her objective has been to enhance her skills as a potter. She expresses that the environment at Rosewood is an enjoyable and...
ALYSON J. BARTON (Roaring Branch, PA), The Remembered Land November 25, 2024 – January 4, 2025 Alyson J. Barton’s photographs are inseparably linked to nature, memory, myth, and our deep relationship with land and place of her childhood in England. The romanticized landscapes blend tonalism and pictorialism and are rendered in historic photographic practices and...
MAYUKO ONO GRAY (La Marque, TX), 諸行無常_this too, shall pass November 25, 2024 – January 4, 2025 Mayuko Ono Gray’s large scale graphite drawings on paper, reference her background, both culturally Japanese and American. This hybridized background influences her drawing practices and aesthetics. Her drawings represent people, animals and still lifes. She then matches a Japanese...
We'd like to take a moment to spotlight all of our Certified Personal Trainers and give them a HUGE SHOUT-OUT for their tireless dedication and the positive impact they have on our members. These trainers not only help their clients achieve their fitness goals but also contribute to a vibrant and supportive atmosphere throughout the...
A 20-year Kettering resident and dedicated member of our fitness family, Stephen has transformed his life through commitment and determination at the Kettering Recreation Complex. As a CAD Designer at WPAFB by day and fitness enthusiast by choice, Stephen has achieved remarkable results in his 4-year fitness journey with us! Success Story: - Lost over...
Cycle First for the cardio potion followed up with the strength portion using resistance training exercises, weights or TRX. All levels of fitness are welcome to participate in this combination class.
Movement is one of the best exercises to tone your body and have a variety in your normal cardio training. This class has choreography and cardio exercises set to music, creating a heart-pumping workout to keep your body in constant motion. You can vary the intensity to match your own fitness level.
Meet Judith Allbery, a recent addition to our Kettering Fitness facilities family who proves that it's never too late to prioritize your health and fitness! After retiring from the Alzheimer's Association in 2020, Judith decided to take her wellness journey to the next level by joining our facility in June 2024. Originally from the Boston...
Bob Metzler is a testament to lifelong fitness and adaptability. As a longtime Kettering resident, Bob has been an active member of the Kettering Recreation Complex for three years, finding not just a gym, but a true fitness home. After years of running, Bob faced challenging lower back and knee issues that prompted him to...
Originally from Dallas, Texas, Pam has been an artist resident at Rosewood for over 10 years. She is known for her colorful, impressionistic-style portraits of dancers and children, which inspire her most. “I love painting children and ballerinas the most because they have such beautiful color and movement.” Pam has painted with oils for several...
Sarah Hydell has spent her life doing many forms of art. She has enjoyed watercolor, oil painting, pastels and printmaking. Finally, after numerous lessons at Rosewood Arts Center, Sarah found her true passion in ceramics. She has been working in ceramics for the past 20 years. Sarah’s sculptures awaken the imagination with a wild and...
