Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation Therapeutic Recreation Section

Therapeutic Recreation Section Contact Information

Karla Gray TR Senior Manager Karla.Gray@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov 704.432.4322 Abby Bergman TR Specialist Abigail.Bergman@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov 704-432-4328 Karen Howard TR Specialist Karen.Howard@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov 704.432.4325 Ariel Kliem TR Specialist Ariel.Kliem@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov 704.432.4327 Shannon Maxwell TR Specialist Shannon.Maxwell@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov 704-432-4331 Jana McMullen TR Specialist Jana.McMullen@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov 704.432.4330 Stacey Thomas TR Specialist Stacey.Thomas@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov 704-432-4326 Tari Turner TR Specialist Tari.Turner@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov http://tr.charmeck.org www.facebook.com/TRSection

Happy New Year 2013!! Therapeutic Recreation is excited to start the new year with an addition to our team. Please join us in welcoming Tari Turner to the group. As you start this new year please consider checking out all of the programs we have to offer! We are looking forward to serving you in 2013!

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Programs by Age Group
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Programs by Category
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Pre School Youth Community/Parents Teen Young Adult Adult

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Enrichment
Beyond the Book Spill Your Beans Fuel for Life Howies Caf Creative Arts Gifted Gardeners Dance and Fitness 5 6 6 7 7 7 8 3 5 5 5 6 6 8 4

Socials and Clubs

Schools Out Club-Youth Supper Club TR Dance Schools Out Club-Teens Band of Brothers Barnum and Bailey Circus VIP Travel

Community
Summit

Sports
Tiny Tumblers Karate Pee Wee Sports Mini Session Challenger Basketball
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Pre School and Youth Programs

Tiny Tumblers
for pre-school and youth, ages 3-8, with disabilities Marion Diehl Recreation Center, 2219 Tyvola Road January 14 - February 18th (Mondays) * no class January 21st * 5:30 - 6:30 pm Stacey.Thomas@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov Abigail.Bergman@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov Tiny Tumblers is a fun and positive introduction to gross motor skills. The weekly classes will develop confidence and build strength, balance, and flexibility. Your child will make new friends while enjoying pre-school and youth gymnastics equipment, obstacle courses and various teaching aids.

Schools Out Club for Youth

for kids, ages 6-12, with disabilities Marion Diehl Rec. Center, 2219 Tyvola Road January 22nd (Tuesday) 8:30 am4:30 pm $35.00 Stacey.Thomas@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov Abigail.Bergman@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov During this school day out, children will play games, make crafts, and engage in physical activities! All of these activities are used to promote peer interaction and appropriate social skills, physical activity, and independence.

Pee Wee Sports Mini Session

for children ages 3-6 with disabilities Marion Diehl Rec. Center Gym, 2219 Tyvola Rd. Tuesday, January 8, 15, 29 & February 5 4:00-5:00 p.m. $30.00 for 4 week session Abigail.Bergman@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov Spend an energizing evening with your child learning the basic skills needed to play soccer & basketball! During the 4 sessions, children will have fun with their friends and work with their parents to develop basic sports skills as well as have fun with basic social games and activities. This is a great opportunity for parents to interact with their children in a fun environment and to learn techniques for teaching their
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Karate
for pre-school and youth, ages 3-8, with disabilities. Marion Diehl Recreation Center, 2219 Tyvola Road January 4 March 22 (Fridays) * no class Jan 18th, Feb 15th, Feb 22nd, and March 15th * 5:00 6:00 pm Cost: $75 (includes cost of karate uniform) Stacey.Thomas@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov This program is geared to introduce karate to children and incorporate appropriate training for their age and abilities. Participants will work on listening, cooperation, balance, safety and beginner karate skills while being challenged and encouraged to succeed.
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Youth, Teen and Community Programs

Challenger Basketball for youth and teens, ages 6-21, with disabilities Marion Diehl Recreation Center, 2219 Tyvola Road January 8 February 12 (Tuesdays) 6:00 7:00 pm $45 Stacey.Thomas@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov Participants will learn the fundamental skills and drills needed to play basketball. Participants will learn to dribble the ball with either hand, proper ball handling, shooting techniques and good sportsmanship.

Summit Parent/Caregiver Group

Mahlon Adams Pavilion at Freedom Park, 2435 Cumberland Ave., 28205 January 15 (Tuesday) Note 3rd Tuesday 7:00 8:00 p.m. FREE Karen.Howard@mecklenburgcountync.gov A monthly group for parents, guardians, and caregivers that is facilitated by a Therapeutic Recreation staff person but is directed by the group members. This FREE informal group gives participants the opportunity to meet and talk with other parents and caregivers who are experiencing the challenges of parenting a child, teen or young adult with a disability. In January, we will receive information from Ryan Platt of A Special Needs Plan please join us at our special location for this informative presentation!
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Teen and Young Adult Programs

Supper Club
for teens and adults, ages 13 and up with disabilities Marion Diehl Recreation Center January 18th (Friday) Old Hollywood Costume Ball 6:00pm-7:00pm $7.00 Karen.Howard@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov Registration deadline: 1 week before each program date NO EXCEPTIONS! Be part of a favorite tradition by spending an evening out with your friends! We will enjoy a healthy meal before each TR Section Dancesign up today!

Schools Out Club for Teens

for teens, ages 13-21, with disabilities Marion Diehl Rec. Center, 2219 Tyvola Road January 22nd (Tuesday) 8:30 am4:30 pm $35.00 per date Ariel.Kliem@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov Jana.McMullen@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov On your School Day Out, come and enjoy a variety of activities to promote social skills and physical activity while spending time with your friends!

Beyond the Book

for young women, ages 18-35, with disabilities Panera Bread, 5940 Fairview Rd. January 5th (Monday) 11:30 a.m.-12:30p.m. $5 (does not include the cost of food/drink) Abigail.Bergman@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov Do you love to read? Want to meet new people? Beyond the Book will allow individuals an opportunity to gain a new leisure skill or enhance their current leisure interest of reading, while meeting new people in the community in a casual setting. With input from the group we will pick an appropriate book to read followed by a group discussion. We will relate topics from the book to life, relationships, values and other topics of interest to you.
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TR Dance
for teens and adults, ages 13 and up, with disabilities Marion Diehl Rec. Center, 2219 Tyvola Road January 18th (Friday) Old Hollywood Costume Ball 7:00 pm9:00 pm $8.00 TRinfo@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov Pre-register or register at the door.

Teen and Young Adult Programs

Spill Your Beans
for young women with disabilities ages 16 and up Marion Diehl Recreation Center January 14th (Monday) 5:30-7:00pm $10.00 (does not include the cost of dinner) Ariel.Kliem@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov Welcome to a super-charged ladies night! Spill Your Beans provides the opportunity for young women to talk about and gain support for issues theyre facing in their lives, such as health & safety, independent living, relationships, friendships, and self-esteem (participants will have the opportunity to choose the topics to learn about). Each month we will host a guest speaker or lead a discussion about issues that are important to you.

Fuel for Life

for young men with disabilities ages 16 and up Marion Diehl Recreation Center January 7th (Monday) 6:00 - 7:30 pm $10.00 (does not include the cost of dinner) Abigail.Bergman@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov Come hang out with the guys, fuel your body with a good dinner, and fuel your life with good conversation. Fuel for Life provides the opportunity for young men to talk about and gain support for issues theyre facing in their lives. Each month we will host guest speakers and discuss different topics, such as employment and job skills, relationships, life goals and values, and other topics that are important to you.

Band of Brothers
for young men with disabilities ages 18-35 Marion Diehl Recreation Center January 8th (Tuesday) 6:00pm-8:00pm $10.00 per meeting Ariel.Kliem@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov Do you need a night out with the guys to relax and enjoy new activities? Come hang out with "Band of Brothers" every Tuesday night from 6-8pm. You can practice social skills, meet new people, enjoy community outings and develop positive relationships, all while enjoying some "guy time".

Barnum & Bailey Circus

For teens and young adults age 13-35 with disabilities Meet at Mecklenburg County Aquatic Center, 800 E. MLK Blvd. February 2nd (Saturday) 10:00am-1:30pm $20.00 Jana.McMullen@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov Step Right Up and join your friends at The Greatest Show on Earth- Barnum & Bailey Circus. See acrobatics, animals and more.

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Teen and Young Adult Programs

Howies Cafe
for adults, ages 18 and up with disabilities Marion Diehl Recreation Center, 2219 Tyvola Road January 12 February 9 (Saturdays) 10:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. $75.00 Karen.Howard@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov Welcome to Howie's Cafe, where you are the chefs! Adult participants with developmental disabilities will improve or master basic cooking skills, with an emphasis on attractive food presentation and restaurant-style table serving. Additional skills taught will include kitchen safety and hygiene; making healthy food choices; and proper food handling and storage practices. Fees for this 5-week class include all materials and food.

Creative Arts
for adults and seniors, ages 18 and up with disabilities Marion Diehl Recreation Center, 2219 Tyvola Road January 7 February 25 (Mondays) No class on January 21 10:00 a.m. 12:00 noon $70.00 for 7-week class Karen.Howard@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov Break out the brushes, paints, clay and much more! Spend Monday mornings expressing yourself through a variety of art media: painting, sculpture, collage and pottery, to name a few. All materials are included in the program fee.

Gifted Gardeners
for adults, ages 18 and up with developmental disabilities Marion Diehl Recreation Center, 2219 Tyvola Road January 8 February 26 (Tuesdays) 10:00 a.m. 12:00 noon $80.00 for 8-week class Karen.Howard@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov Gardening class in winter? YES! Theres plenty to do in the winter garden, including composting and soil improvement; starting seedlings for spring vegetables, flowers and herbs; caring for houseplants; and crafting items using plant materials. All equipment and supplies are provided.

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Young Adult and Adult Programs

VIP Travel Club
for adults and seniors, ages 35 and up, with a visual impairment Pick-up/Drop-off locations: Marion Diehl Recreation Center (MDRC), 2219 Tyvola Road Metrolina Association for the Blind (MAB), 704 Louise Avenue January 30 (Wednesday) Discovery Place Pick-up: MDRC @ 9:00 a.m., MAB @ 9:30 a.m. Drop-off: MAB @ 3:30 p.m., MDRC @4:00 p.m. $15.00 each date Karen.Howard@mecklenburgcountync.gov Enjoy a social day with friends, while building independence in the community. Learn about historical, educational and recreational attractions in Charlotte and surrounding areas. Please bring money for lunch.

Dance & Fitness

for adults, ages 18 and up with disabilities Marion Diehl Recreation Center, 2219 Tyvola Road January 9 March 1 (Wednesdays & Fridays) 10:00 a.m. 11:00 am $80.00 for 8week class Shannon.Maxwell@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov Dance and move your way to fitness! Activities include basic line dance instruction, simple sport skills and stretches and exercise movements to music. All equipment is provided.

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