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Therapeutic Recreation Wire - October 2013

Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation

Therapeutic Recreation Section

Karla Gray

TR Senior ManagerKarla.Gray@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov704.432.4322

Liana Heinbach

TR InternLiana.Heinbach@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov704-432-4324

Karen HowardTR SpecialistKaren.Howard@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov704.432.4325

Ariel KliemTR SpecialistAriel.Kliem@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov704.432.4327

Shannon Maxwell

TR SpecialistShannon.Maxwell@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov704-432-4331

Jana McMullenTR SpecialistJana.McMullen@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov704.432.4330

Stacey Thomas

TR SpecialistStacey.Thomas@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov704-432-4326

Tari Turner

TR SpecialistTari.Turner@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov704-432-4329

Abby Wilkerson

TR SpecialistAbigail.Wilkerson@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov704-432-4328

Therapeutic Recreation SectionContact Information

Along with the start of our fall programming, the

Therapeutic Recreation Section is excited to

welcome our new TR Intern Liana, an ECU

pirate! Argghhh

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Programs by Age Group

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Preschool/Youth 3

Teen 4,5,6,

Young Adult 4,5,6,

Adult 5,6

Programs by Category

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EnrichmentLittle Scientists 3Tiny Tumblers 3Wilderness Bunch 4

Spill Your Beans 5Fuel for Life 5

Socials and ClubsTR Dance 5VIP travel 6

SportsKarate 3Beepball 4

Outdoor/AdventureWilderness Bunch 4

Paralympic ProgramsAdaptive Archery 6Boccia 6

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Tiny TumblersFor children ages 3-8 with disabilities

Marion Diehl Rec. Center, 2219 Tyvola Rd.October 14, 21, 28 & November 4th (Mondays)5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.$35.00 for 4 week sessionStacey.Thomas@MecklenburgCountyNC.govAbigail.Wilkerson@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov

Tiny Tumblers is a fun and positive introduction

to gross motor skills. The weekly classes willdevelop confidence and build strength, balance,and flexibility. Your child will make new friendswhile enjoying pre-school and youth gymnasticsequipment, obstacle courses and various teachingaids.Parent attendance/participant is required.

Karatefor pre-school and youth, ages 3-12, with

disabilities.

Marion Diehl Rec Center, 2219 Tyvola RoadOct 3Nov 21, 2013 (Thursdays)*no class on oct 31 (Halloween)7:008:00 pmFor new participants: $75 (includes karateuniform)For returning participants: $60Stacey.Thomas@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov

This program is geared to introduce karate to

children and incorporate appropriate training fortheir age and abilities. Participants will work onlistening, cooperation, balance, safety andbeginner karate skills while being challenged andencouraged to succeed.

Little Scientistsfor youth with disabilities ages 6-10

Marion Diehl Rec Center 2219 Tyvola RoadOct 9th-Nov 13th (Wednesdays)5:00pm-6:00pm$60 for 6 week session(Fee includes lab coat,

goggles and project items)Tari.Turner@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov

CALLING ALL LITTLE SCIENTISTS TO

THE LAB!!Join in the thrill of scientific discovery and all thefun experiments we can do. Learn how to makedry ice bubbles, rock candy, snowflakes, andmake your own lemon fizzy drink.

Pre-School and Youth Programs

mailto:Stacey.Thomas@MecklenburgCountyNC.govmailto:Abigail.Wilkerson@MecklenburgCountyNC.govmailto:Stacey.Thomas@MecklenburgCountyNC.govmailto:tari.grinnell@mecklenburgcountync.govmailto:tari.grinnell@mecklenburgcountync.govmailto:Stacey.Thomas@MecklenburgCountyNC.govmailto:Abigail.Wilkerson@MecklenburgCountyNC.govmailto:Stacey.Thomas@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov

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Charlotte Hornets Beepballfor individuals ages 16 and up, with visual

impairments

Marion Diehl Rec Center, 2219 Tyvola RoadOctober 14-December 2 (Mondays)6:30-8:00 p.m.$60Shannon.Maxwell@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov

Do you enjoy staying active in the off-season?Are you wanting to keep your skills sharp for theSpring Season? Are you wanting to learn aboutBeepball? If so, join us for off-season workoutsand warm-ups. This program is an adaptedversion of Americas favorite pastime and is for

individuals ages 16 and up, with visualimpairments. Grab your gear and head to MarionDiehl!

Wilderness Bunchfor teens & young adults with disabilities, ages 16-35

Drop off & Pick up at Marion Diehl Rec Center

2219 Tyvola RoadCamping and day trips from McDowell Nature PreseFriday-Sunday, October 4th-6th4:00 pm (Friday) - 4:00 pm (Sunday)$150.00 for the weekendAbigail.Wilkerson@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov

Come sleep under the stars this Fall!Wilderness Bunch is designed to teach basicskills needed for tent camping and participating

in outdoor recreation. Day trips include hiking,kayaking and nature lessons.Participants should be independent in self-care.Participants will need to bring: toiletries,towel, change of clothes, tennis shoes (for hiking)bathing suit, a sleeping bag (one will be providedif you do not have one) and a flash light.

Teen and Young Adult Programs

mailto:Shannon.Maxwell@MecklenburgCountyNC.govmailto:Abigail.Wilkerson@MecklenburgCountyNC.govmailto:Abigail.Wilkerson@MecklenburgCountyNC.govmailto:Shannon.Maxwell@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov

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Spill Your Beansfor young women with disabilities ages 1635

Caribou Coffee, 4327 Park Rd (Located in thePark Road Shopping Center)MondayOctober 21st5:30pm-7:00pm$10.00 per meeting (does not include the cost ofsnacks)Ariel.Kliem@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov

Welcome to a super-charged ladies night!SpillYour Beans provides the opportunity for youngwomen to talk about and gain support for issuestheyre facing in their lives, such as health &

safety, independent living, relationships,friendships, and self-esteem (participants willhave the opportunity to choose the topics to learnabout). Each month we will host a guest speakeror lead a discussion about issues that areimportant to you.

Monster Mashfor teens and adults, ages 13 and up with disabilities

Marion Diehl Recreation Center, 2219 Tyvola RoadOctober 18th, 20136:009:00 pmCost: $10.00trinfo@mecklenburgcountync.gov

Come to the annual Monster Mash! Show off yourcostumes, dance to your favorite tunes (including of

course lots of Halloween favorites), enjoy dinner andrefreshments, play games, and win a prize in our coscontest!

Fuel for Life

for young men, ages 18-35 with disabilities

McAlisters Deli, 4805 Park RoadOctober 21st (Monday)

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

$10.00 (does not include the cost of dinner)

Abigail.Wilkerson@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov

Come hang out with the guys, fuel your bodywith a good dinner, and fuel your life with goodconversation. Fuel for Life provides the

opportunity for young men to talk about andgain support for issues theyre facing in theirlives. Each month we will host guest speakersand discuss different topics, such as employmentand job skills, relationships, life goals andvalues, and other topics that are importantto you.

Teen and Young Adult Programs

mailto:trinfo@mecklenburgcountync.govmailto:Abigail.Wilkerson@MecklenburgCountyNC.govmailto:Abigail.Wilkerson@MecklenburgCountyNC.govmailto:trinfo@mecklenburgcountync.gov

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Paralympic/ Adaptive ArcheryFor teens and adults, age 13 and older, with a

disability

Barefoot Archery, 4410 Old Pineville Road,Charlotte, NC 28217October 1, 8, 15, 22(Tuesdays)Session I: 4:30-5:30pm orSession II: 5:30-6:30pm$40(includes all equipment)Jana.McMullen@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov

Take AIM! Increase hand/eye coordination,strength, and concentration. Program is led byUSA/NAA Archery Level 3 Coach. Equipmentprovided. No experience needed. This program ispart of Paralympic Sport Metrolina.

Paralympic Boccia

For teens and adults, age 13 and older, with aphysical disability, cerebral palsy, spinal

cord injury, stroke.

Marion Diehl Rec. Center, 2219 Tyvola RoadOctober 7-28 (Mondays)5:00 pm6:30 pm$25Jana.McMullen@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov

Test your strategy. The object of boccia is to

throw/roll a game ball closest to the target ball.This program is part of Paralympic SportMetrolina.

VIP Travel Clubfor adults and seniors, ages 35 and up, with a

visual impairmentPick-up/Drop-off locations:Marion Diehl Rec Center (MDRC)2219 Tyvola Road

Metrolina Association for the Blind (MAB),704 Louise AvenueOctober 23 (Wednesday)Lazy 5 Ranch in

Mooresville

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 dateKaren.Howard@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov

Enjoy a social day with friends, while buildingindependence in the community. Learn abouthistorical, educational and recreational attractionsin the Charlotte area. Please bring money forlunch.

Paralympic and Adult Programs

mailto:Jana.McMullen@MecklenburgCountyNC.govmailto:Jana.McMullen@MecklenburgCountyNC.govmailto:Karen.Howard@MecklenburgCountyNC.govmailto:Karen.Howard@MecklenburgCountyNC.govmailto:Jana.McMullen@MecklenburgCountyNC.govmailto:Jana.McMullen@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov