I became passionate about strength training in 2001 when I was coached by a competitive lifter who taught me the importance of good form for prevention of injury and the methods of heavy resistance training. In 2017/2018, I worked hard to achieve a new level of performance and was featured in a fitness magazine as...
At 75 years young, Tim has been inspiring us all with his incredible determination and positive attitude. After joining the Kettering Fitness and Wellness Center just four months ago, Tim has not only overcome personal challenges but continues to push himself daily. Diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, Tim refuses to let anything stop him from achieving...
The Ohio Parks and Recreation Association (OPRA) has recognized Kettering Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts with not one, not two, but THREE Awards of Excellence for 2024! First Place: EcoFEST Remember that amazing September day when Lincoln Park was buzzing with environmental enthusiasm? With visitors exploring booths from 60+ organizations, watching EV demonstrations and learning...
CARA LEE WADE , Fossil Poetry Sept. 30 – Nov. 9, 2024 Presented in conjunction with FotoFocus View the FotoFocus Exhibition Catalog In her series Fossil Poetry, Cara Lee Wade uses the camera-less lumen process to create works that reference the symbiotic relationship between nature and humans. Wade’s images strike a balance of visual beauty and rhyme....
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...
