Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation

Therapeutic Recreation Section

Therapeutic Recreation Section

Contact Information

Karla Gray
TR Senior Manager
Karla.Gray@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov
704.432.4322

Angela Conti
TR Specialist
Angela.Conti@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov
704.432.4329

Karen Howard
TR Specialist
Karen.Howard@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov
704.432.4325
Margot Howell
TR Specialist
Margot.Howell@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov
704.432.4328

Ariel Kliem
TR Specialist
Ariel.Kliem@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov
704.432.4327
Jana McMullen
TR Specialist
Jana.McMullen@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov
704.432.4330

Peggy Walker
TR Specialist
Peggy.Walker@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov
704.432.4331

Therapeutic Recreation Wire –February 2011

Table of Contents
Programs by Age Group Programs by Category
Page Page
Youth 3 Sports
Teen 3-7 Adaptive Baseball 3
Young Adult 5-7 Enrichment
Adult 6-7 All About the Arts 4
Seniors 4-5 Young Adult Day Program 5
Parents & Caregivers 7
Clubs & Socials
Supper Club 4
TR Dance 4
VIP Travel Club 5
Fuel for Life 6
Spill Your Beans 6
Y-LITES 6
Community
Paralympic Swim Club 7
Summit 7
A big hand and a “well done” to the
cast of “Beauty is a Beast”. We
look forward to “Grease” in the
Spring! Break a leg.

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Youth & Teen Programs
Adaptive Baseball
for youth and teens , ages 6–21, with
disabilities
Marion Diehl Adaptive Field,
2219 Tyvola Road
March 26—May 21 (Saturdays) - games
March 23— May18 (Wednesdays) - practices
9:00 - 10:00 am (youth games)
10:00—11:00 am (teen games)
$50.00
Margot.Howell@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov
Deadline: March 9 (to order jerseys and
caps)
Players will participate in a non-competitive
atmosphere while demonstrating the basic
skills of baseball, including: hitting, fielding,
catching, base running, and throwing.

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Teen & Adult Programs
Supper Club All About the Arts—Theatre
for teens and adults, ages 13 and up, with for teens and young adults ages 13 and up,
disabilities with disabilities
Marion Diehl Rec. Center, 2219 Tyvola Road Marion Diehl Rec. Center, 2219 Tyvola Road
February 25 (Friday) February 5—May 14 (Saturdays)
Mardi Gras 2:30—4:30 pm
6:00 - 7:00 pm $70.00 per session
$7.00 Peggy.Walker@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov
Karen.Howard@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov
All about the Arts will provide the
Deadline: 1 week before each program
opportunity of creative arts to individuals
date - NO EXCEPTIONS!
with disabilities. The arts offer resources to
Be part of a favorite tradition by spending an self-expression, communication, and
evening out with your friends! We will enjoy independence.
a healthy meal before each TR Division
Dance...sign up today!
TR Dance All About the Arts—Photography
for teens and adults, ages 13 and up, with for teens and young adults ages 13 and up,
disabilities with disabilities
Marion Diehl Rec. Center, 2219 Tyvola Road Marion Diehl Rec. Center, 2219 Tyvola Road
February 25 (Friday) February 8—May 10 (Tuesdays)
Mardi Gras 5:30—7:00 pm
7:00 - 9:00 pm $70.00 per session
$8.00 Peggy.Walker@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov
TRinfo@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov
All about the Arts will provide the
Dance the night away with friends at our
opportunity of creative arts to individuals
monthly Therapeutic Recreation Section
themed dances! Meet new people and make with disabilities. The arts offer resources to
new friends while having fun in a relaxed so- self-expression, communication, and
cial atmosphere. Light refreshments will be independence.
served.

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Young Adult & Adult Programs
Young Adult Day Program
for young adults ages 18-35, with disabilities
Mecklenburg County Aquatic Center
800 E. MLK Jr. Boulevard
February 1—24 (Tuesdays/Thursdays)
1:00 - 5:00 pm
$15.00 per date or $30.00 weekly
Peggy.Walker@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov
Welcome Young Adults who have a disability
and want to enrich their lives through
personal growth, service learning, and com- VIP Travel Club
munity involvement. This program will for adults & seniors, ages 35 and up, with a
enhance and support daily skill development visual impairment
in interpersonal relationships, etiquette, Pick Up / Drop Off Locations:
personal safety and appropriate social/ Marion Diehl Rec Center, 2219 Tyvola Road
personal boundaries. Metrolina Assoc for the Blind (MAB),
704 Louise Avenue
February 23 (Wednesday) - TBA
Pick Up: MDRC 9:00 am, MAB 9:30 am
Drop Off: MAB 3:30 pm, MDRC 4:00 pm
$15.00
Karen.Howard@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov
Deadline: 3 business days before program

Enjoy a social day with friends, while build-

ing independence in the community. Learn
about historical, educational and recreational
attractions in the Charlotte area - please bring
money for lunch.

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Teen & Young Adult Programs
Fuel for Life
for young men, ages 16 and up, with disabilities
Donato’s / Bojangles Cafeteria
6555 Morrison Boulevard
February 7 (Monday)
6:00 - 7:30 pm
$10.00 (does not include the cost of dinner)
Angela.Conti@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov
Come hang out with the guys, fuel your body
with a good dinner, and fuel your life with for issues they’re facing in their lives, such as
good conversation. Fuel for Life provides the health & safety, independent living,
opportunity for young men to talk about and relationships, friendships, and self-esteem.
gain support for issues they’re facing in their Each month we will host a guest speaker or
lead a discussion about these issues that are
lives. Each month we will host guest speakers
important to you.
and discuss different topics, such as
employment and job skills, relationships, life Y-LITES
goals and values, and other topics that are im- for young adults, ages 18-35, with disabilities
portant to you. Group departs from Marion Diehl Rec.Center
2219 Tyvola Road
Spill Your Beans February 4 (Friday) - Concord Mills
for young women, ages 16 and up, 6:00 - 9:00 pm
with disabilities February 12 (Saturday) - Zuma Fun Center
Caribou Coffee, 4327 Park Road Noon—2:30 pm
February 14 (Monday) $15.00 (does not include cost of meals/snacks)
6:00 - 7:30 pm Peggy.Walker@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov
$10.00 (does not include the cost of dinner) Y-LITES provides an opportunity for young
Angela.Conti@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov adults who have a disability to experience and
Peggy.Walker@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov acquire increased social skills and more inde-
Welcome to a super-charged ladies night! pendence through participation in their com-
Spill Your Beans provides the opportunity for munity. They will also be given the opportu-
nity to manage finances and make appropriate
young women to talk about and gain support decisions while out in the community.

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Community
Paralympic Swim Club

for youth and adults, ages 12 and up, with

physical and visual disabilities
Marion Diehl Rec. Center, 2219 Tyvola Road
January 5—February 23 (Wednesdays)
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
$50.00 for one day a week
Jana.McMullen@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov
Deadline: December 30
Paralympic swim club offers a unique social
setting to learn, develop & improve swim
skills. This program will be offered on Summit - Parent/Caregiver Group
Wednesdays and Saturdays beginning in
January 2011.
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. Please see this month’s meeting
details below.
Donato’s / Bojangles Cafeteria
6555 Morrison Boulevard
February 1 (Tuesday)
6:00 - 7:00 pm
FREE! - group members may purchase food
individually if desired
Karen.Howard@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov

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