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 704-432-4329 http://tr.charmeck.org www.facebook.com/TRSection

Looking for something fun to do this month? Join us for the Supper Club and Dance on February 22nd!

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Table of Contents
Programs by Age Group
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Programs by Category
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Youth Community/Parents Teen Young Adult Adult

Paralympic Sport Club

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Enrichment
Beyond the Book Spill Your Beans Fuel for Life 4 5 5 3 4 4 4 5 5 6 6 6

Socials and Clubs

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

The Paralympic Sport Club is for youth and adults with physical and visual impairments. If you are interested in participating in sled hockey, contact Jana.McMullen@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov for additional details. Dont miss the opportunity to watch the US National and Development Sled Hockey Teams play at Extreme Ice Center in January- details will posted on the new Paralympic Facebook Page. Be sure to like the new page to stay up to date on programs and events.

Community
Summit

Sports
Adaptive Fencing Adaptive Baseball Pep Squad 3 3 3

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Youth, Sports, and Community Programs

Adaptive Baseball
for youth and teens, ages 6-21, with disabilities Marion Diehl Adaptive Field, 2229 Tyvola Road (Queens Sports Complex) March 13 May 01, 2013 (Wednesdays) practices *No practice on April 3rd* 6:00 pm 7:00 pm (youth and teens) March 16 May 4, 2013 (Saturdays) games *No games on March 30th* 10:00 am 11:00 am (youth) 11:00 am 12:00 pm (teens) $50.00 includes cap, jersey, and equipment use *Registration Deadline: February 22, 2013 Stacey.Thomas@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov Participants will learn the fundamental skills of baseball, working as a team, and good sportsmanship.

Adaptive Fencing
for teens and young adults, ages 13-35, with disabilities The Charlotte Fencing Center, 5410B Old Pineville Road February 16 - March 9, 2013 (Saturdays) 11:00am 12:00pm $40.00 Includes use of all equipment needed Stacey.Thomas@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov 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.

Pep Squad
for teens and young adults ages 13-25 with disabilities Marion Diehl Adaptive Field, 2229 Tyvola Road (Queens Sports Complex) March 20 May 1, 2013 (Wednesdays) practices *No practice on April 3rd* 6:00 pm 7:00 pm March 16 May 4, 2013 (Saturdays) games *No games on March 30th*

Schools Out Club for Youth

for kids, ages 6-12, with disabilities Marion Diehl Rec. Center, 2219 Tyvola Road February 18th (Monday) 8:30 am4:30 pm $35.00 Stacey.Thomas@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov Abigail.Bergman@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov

The Pep Squad provides an opportunity for teens During this school day out, children will play and young adults to participate in cheerleading and be a part of a team, all while having fun with games, make crafts, and engage in physical friends! activities! All of these activities are used to promote peer interaction and appropriate social skills, physical activity, and independence.

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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 February 22nd (Friday) Chinese New Year 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 February 18th (Monday) 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. February 2nd (Saturday) 11:30 a.m.-12:30p.m. $5 (does not include the cost of food/drink) Abigail.Bergman@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov

TR Dance
for teens and adults, ages 13 and up, with disabilities Marion Diehl Rec. Center, 2219 Tyvola Road February 22nd (Friday) Chinese New Year 7:00 pm9:00 pm $8.00 TRinfo@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov Pre-register or register at the door.

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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Teen and Young Adult Programs

Spill Your Beans
for young women with disabilities ages 16 and up Marion Diehl Recreation Center February 11th (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 February 4th (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 February 12th (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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Young Adult, Adult, and Community Programs

Girls Beach Trip 2013
For young adult females, ages 18-35 with a disability (out of high school) Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Monday, March 11th-Wednesday, March 13th $275.00 For more details please contact: Ariel.Kliem@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov Jana.McMullen@MecklenburgCoutnyNC.gov

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 February 20 (Wednesday) Schiele Museum, Gastonia Pick-up: MDRC @ 9:00 a.m., MAB @9:30 a.m. Girls get ready for a Spring Break to remember in Drop-off: MAB @ 3:30 p.m., MDRC @4:00 p.m. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Spend 2 nights/3 days $15.00 having fun with friends at the beach and visiting cool Karen.Howard@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov attractions including: Ripleys Aquarium, Ripleys Believe it or Not, Broadway at the Beach and Enjoy a social day with friends, while building Barefoot Landing. independence in the community. Learn about historical, educational and recreational attractions in Charlotte and surrounding areas. Please bring money for lunch. Summit Parent/Caregiver Group Amelies Bakery and Caf (in NoDa), 2424 N. Davidson Street, 28205 February 12 (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.

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