MICHAEL REESE, Decoding Polaris Sept. 30 – Nov. 9, 2024 Presented in conjunction with FotoFocus View the FotoFocus Exhibition Catalog In Michael Reese’s, Decoding Polaris, he uses large scale cyanotypes to craft visual mapping relating to the North Star (Polaris) in juxtaposition with graphic line elements and the mapping of southern states. These celestial images connect historical...
Were I A Bird: Tree Studies is a series of black-and-white photographs that capture moments among the trees. One can imagine the very second Paula depressed her camera shutter; this is what it was like to stand in her shoes and experience a meaningful composition. “The natural world literally pulsed for her…sunlight and shadows, light...
For the past two years, Randy has made the Kettering Recreation Complex his home base for adventure prep! As an avid hiker who's conquered nearly 900 miles of the Smoky Mountains, Randy uses our facilities to stay trail-ready for his challenging expeditions.~ "Regular exercise at KRC not only improves my physical fitness but boosts my...
Meet Molly Peters and Alexis Wehner, two dedicated members who have turned their friendship into a powerful fitness partnership at the Kettering Recreation Complex. For the past year, these early risers have been starting their days at 5:00 a.m., committed to their health and wellness journey together. Molly, who lives and works in Kettering, has...
Pam Cornette is a talented local artist from Dayton with 40 years of experience in pottery. Passionate about ceramics, she actively engages with her community at the Rosewood Arts Center ceramics studios, visiting at least once a week. Over her career, she has honed her skills through numerous workshops, both locally and out of state....
ALL APPOINTMENTS ARE FULL FOR 2025 The AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program offers free tax preparation help to anyone and if you’re 50 and older, and can’t afford a tax preparation service, this program is made especially for you. The preparers are IRS-certified volunteers who understand that retirement or other life changes may mean your taxes...
Cathy Magness, a 67-year-old Kettering resident of 40 years, began her fitness journey at the Kettering Recreation Complex (KRC) after retiring in June 2023. Despite being self-described as an "exercise virgin" with no prior gym experience, Cathy took the brave step to work with a personal trainer. Overcoming Challenges Facing morbid obesity and chronic diseases,...
Joe Eck, a financial planner and business owner, has been a member of the Kettering Fitness and Wellness Center since 2019. After making significant diet changes in 2021, Joe shifted his focus to weightlifting and muscle building. Joe appreciates the center's cleanliness and quality equipment, which allow him to concentrate on his training goals....
Utilizing a combination of my certification through the National Academy of Sports Medicine and 10 years of lifting and athletic experience, I strive to do my very best in helping my clients make sustainable changes. Additionally, I emphasize making these changes to their diet and gym habits, as well as their lives as a whole....
I am ISSA certified & my goal for my clients is to help them reach their fitness goals. I bring a lot of energy & motivation. I thrive on helping my clients achieve a better lifestyle and I want them to have fun doing it. Reach out to me so I can help you reach...
I take pride in my ability to help my clients set goals, shape new behaviors, and ultimately, reap the rewards that maintaining an active lifestyle has to offer. Part of what I love most about being a personal trainer is the lasting relationships I build with each client and getting to witness their growth throughout...
I advocate total wellness through a holistic approach to health and fitness. I promote a mindful lifestyle, guiding individuals to tackle various aspects of life that contribute to dysfunction and deficiency. With expertise in Parkinson's training, HIIT, circuit and strength training and mobility, I equip clients with diverse strategies for physical movement. My philosophy centers...
I am a Certified Personal Trainer with an accreditation from the National Academy of Sports Medicine. I aim to bring value to fitness enthusiasts of any level. New to the gym? I can help. Struggling with accountability? I can help. Hitting a plateau? I'm here to help you push through. Whatever the barrier is that...
Through my 10 years of being a personal trainer, I have never had two clients that have been alike. Each client is different in their own unique way. It is my job as a trainer to research and educate myself to meet the needs of a client who has a certain injury, disease or medical...
I think the most important aspect of personal training is to meet people where they are, have a conversation and learn from them what their goals are, what do they want to do moving forward, and let the client take ownership of the process so they feel more empowered in what they are doing. Everyone...
