Therapeutic Recreation Wire - April 2013
Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation
Therapeutic Recreation Section
Karla Gray
TR Senior Manager
[email protected]
704.432.4322
Abby Bergman
TR Specialist
[email protected]
704-432-4328
Karen Howard TR Specialist
[email protected]
704.432.4325
Ariel Kliem TR Specialist
[email protected]
704.432.4327
Shannon Maxwell
TR Specialist
[email protected]
704-432-4331
Jana McMullen TR Specialist
[email protected]
704.432.4330
Stacey Thomas
TR Specialist
[email protected]
704-432-4326
Tari Turner
TR Specialist
[email protected]
704-432-4329
http://tr.charmeck.org
www.facebook.com/TRSection
Therapeutic Recreation Section
Contact Information
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Programs by Age Group
Page Youth 3
Community/Parents 7
Teen 4,5,6
Young Adult 4,5,6
Adult 4,5,6
Programs by Category Page
Enrichment Spill Your Beans 6
Fuel for Life 6
Just Dance 6
Super Saturday Chefs 5
Socials and Clubs School’s Out Club Youth 3
Arts Club 3
Supper Club 5
TR Dance 5
Band of Brothers 6
School’s Out Club Teens 5
VIP Travel 7
Community Summit 7
Sports Adaptive fencing 4
Karate 4
Paralympics
Tandem Cycling 4
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Youth Programs
Arts Club
for youth, ages 6-12 with disabilities
Marion Diehl Recreation Center, 2219 Tyvola Road
April 4-May 9 (Thursdays)
5:00-6:30 p.m.
$45
[email protected]
Do you like designing things? This class is for you!
During this exciting 6 week arts class,
participants will have the opportunity to utilize
many different art techniques including working
with plaster bandages, brushes and paints!
School’s Out Club for Youth- Spring Break
for kids, ages 6-12, with disabilities
Marion Diehl Rec. Center, 2219 Tyvola Road
April 1-5th(Monday-Friday)
8:30 am-4:30 pm
$35 per date or $150 for entire week
[email protected]
[email protected]
Come spend your spring break having fun and
learning new games with your friends! All
of these activities are used to promote peer
interaction and appropriate social skills,
physical activity, and independence.
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Adaptive Fencing
for teens and young adults, ages 13-35, with
disabilities
The Charlotte Fencing Center, 5410B Old
Pineville Road
April 29 - May 20, 2013 (Mondays)
6:00pm – 7:00pm
$45.00 – Includes use of all equipment needed
[email protected]
Fencing is beneficial to our health as it offers
participants a physical and mental workout.
Referred to as “physical chess,” fencing improves
dexterity, endurance and discipline. Participants
will develop a sense of self-worth as individuals
and team players as they learn basic moves and
skills.
Karate
for pre-school and youth, ages 3-8, with disabilities.
Marion Diehl Recreation Center, 2219 Tyvola Road
April 9 – May 28, 2013 (Tuesdays)
6:15 – 7:15 pm
for youth, ages 9-13, with disabilities.
Marion Diehl Recreation Center, 2219 Tyvola Road
April 9 – May 28, 2013 (Tuesdays)
7:15 – 8:15 pm
Cost: For new participants: $75 (includes karate
uniform)
For returning participants: $60
[email protected]
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.
Paralympic Tandem Cycling For youth (age 8+) and adults with a visual
impairment
Marion Diehl Recreation Center, Shelter, 2219
Tyvola Road, Charlotte, NC 28210
April 6-27 (Saturdays)
9:30am – 10:30am
$25.00
[email protected]
Have fun cycling while learning the basics of tandem
cycling and the roles of the “captain” and “stoker”
positions. Equipment provided. No experience
needed. This program is part of Paralympic Sport
Metrolina.
Sports and Paralympic Programs
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Supper Club for teens and adults, ages 13 and up with
disabilities
Marion Diehl Recreation Center
April 19th (Friday)- Fiesta
6:00pm-7:00pm
$7.00
[email protected]
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 Dance…sign
up today!
TR Dance for teens and adults, ages 13 and up, with
disabilities
Marion Diehl Rec. Center, 2219 Tyvola Road
April 19th (Friday)- Fiesta
7:00 pm—9:00 pm
$8.00
[email protected]
Pre-register or register at the door.
rograms
School’s Out Club for Teens- Spring Break for teens, ages 13-21, with disabilities
Marion Diehl Rec. Center, 2219 Tyvola Road
April 1-5 (Monday – Friday)
8:30 am—4:30 pm
$35.00 per date or $150 for week
[email protected]
[email protected]
Spring Break Teens! Come and enjoy a variety of
activities to promote social skills and physical
activity while spending time with your friends!
Teen and Young Adult Programs
Super Saturday Chefs for teens to adults, ages 13 and up with disabilities
Marion Diehl Recreation Center, 2219 Tyvola
Road
April 20 (Saturday) – Light for Spring
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
$15.00
[email protected]
Teaching great cooking…one Saturday at a time!
Join us for instructional cooking classes with a
"side order" of fun and conversation! Each 1-day
class has a different focus - in addition to learning
or improving basic cooking skills, participants will
learn about kitchen safety and hygiene; making
healthy food choices; and proper food handling and
storage practices.
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Spill Your Beans for young women with disabilities ages 16 and up
Marion Diehl Recreation Center
April 15th (Monday)
5:30-7:00pm
$10.00 (does not include the cost of dinner)
[email protected]
Welcome to a super-charged ladies night! Spill
Your Beans provides the opportunity for young
women to talk about and gain support for issues
they’re 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.
Band of Brothers for young men with disabilities ages 18-35
Marion Diehl Recreation Center
April 9th (Tuesday)
6:00pm-8:00pm
$10.00 per meeting
[email protected]
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".
Fuel for Life
for young men with disabilities ages 16 and up
Marion Diehl Recreation Center
April 22nd (Monday)
6:00 - 7:30 pm
$10.00 (does not include the cost of dinner)
[email protected]
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 they’re 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.
Just Dance
for teens and young adults with disabilities, ages13-35
Marion Diehl Recreation Center
April 11th– May 16th (Thursdays)
5:00pm-5:45pm
$50 for six week program
[email protected]
So YOU think YOU can dance?? Come out and show
your moves with the NEW Just Dance Program. Just
Dance will provide individuals the opportunity to learn
the basic foundational moves of hip hop dancing along
with plenty of free style and fun!
Teen and Young Adult Programs
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“Summit” Parent/Caregiver Group Amelie’s Bakery and Café (in NoDa),
2424 N. Davidson Street, 28205
April 9th (Tuesday)
7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
FREE
[email protected]
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.
Community 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
April 24 (Wednesday) – Camp Dogwood Tour
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
[email protected]
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.
