November 2018

TR WIRE
Monthly Newsletter
TRinfo@MeckNC.Gov

LOOK FOR THE TINY

HOUSE IN YOUR AREA!

Inside Therapeutic & Inclusive Recreation Services

REGISTER ON EPARKS 2.0!

You can now register for most of our programs online!
Each program has an activity number you can punch in
on Eparks 2.0! Get there by visiting Parkandrec.com.

WHEN/WHERE CAN I FIND THE TINY HOUSE?

September 30 at Seversville Park (530 S Brun Ave)
October 24 - 27: Location to be determined
November 16-17: Location to be determined

Find our National Park and Recreation Association Video about the Tiny House on
Youtube by searching - Tiny House NRPA! 

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Therapeutic Recreation - Meck County
THE TIRS STAFF

KARLA.GRAY@MECKNC.GOV
SENIOR TR MANAGER
980.314.1314

CARINA.CASTRO@MECKNC.GOV
TR SPECIALIST
980.314.1304

KATHERINE.CULBRETH@MECKNC.GOV
TR SPECIALIST
980.314.1307

DANIELLE.DOBBS@MECKNC.GOV
TR SPECIALIST
980.314.1309

STEPHANIE.MYERS@MECKNC.GOV
RECREATION SPECIALIST/TR

HAYLEY SCANLAN
RECREATION ASSISTANT

STACEY.THOMAS@MECKNC.GOV
TR SPECIALIST
980.314.1302

NICK WESLEY
RECREATION ASSISTANT

MISTIE.WILLIAMS@MECKNC.GOV
RECREATION SPECIALIST/TR

FOR GENERAL INFORMATION

TRINFO@MECKNC.GOV
WWW.PARKANDREC.COM
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TR DANCES AND PARTIES
MONTHLY DANCE $10
SATURDAY
OCT 20, 2018
6-9PM
TYVOLA SENIOR CENTER
2225 TYVOLA RD
TRInfo@Mecknc.gov

YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS OUT ON THIS

SPOOKTACULAR EVENING OF FRIGHT! JOIN
US FOR DANCING, DINNER, AND A HAUNTED
HOUSE. DON'T FORGET TO COME WEARING
YOUR BEST COSTUME.

PRE-REGISTER ONLINE (ACTIVITY #84515) OR

PAY AT THE DOOR

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TR DANCES AND PARTIES

NORTH PARTY $10 MONTHLY DANCE $10

FRIDAY FRIDAY
NOV 2, 2018 NOV 16, 2018
6-9PM 6-9PM
NORTH MECK SENIOR CENTER MARION DIEHL RECREATION CENTER

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LET’S PARTY WITH ROYALTY AND HELP
CELEBRATE THE QUEEN OF FRANCE, MARIE
ANTOINETTE’S BIRTHDAY. COME DRESSED
IN YOUR FAVORITE KING, QUEEN, PRINCE
OR PRINCESS OUTFIT AND JOIN US FOR
DINNER, GAMES, AND DANCING! DINNER
IS TO BE SERVED AT THIS EVENT!
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GOT GAME! JOIN US FOR A VIDEO GAME
THEMED NIGHT OF FUN AND FANTASY! WEAR
YOUR FAVORITE VIDEO GAME CHARACTERS
AND JOIN US FOR THE FUN!
PRE-REGISTER ONLINE (ACTIVITY #84516)
OR PAY AT THE DOOR

PRE-REGISTER ONLINE (ACTIVITY #84524)

OR PAY AT THE DOOR

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PARALYMPIC SPORT
CLUB METROLINA
NATIONAL BLIND SATURDAY OCT 6
12PM - 4PM
$0
SPORTS DAY SECOND WARD GYM
710 EAST MLK JR. BLVD
AGES 6 AND OLDER

Stacey.Thomas@Mecknc.gov
MECKLENBURG COUNTY PARK AND RECREATION IS PROUD TO BE A PART
OF 2018 NATIONAL BLIND SPORTS DAY. THE GOAL OF NATIONAL BLIND
SPORTS DAY (NBSD) IS TO CELEBRATE THE ABILITIES OF AND
OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE TO PERSONS WITH VISUAL IMPAIRMENTS AND
INCREASE AWARENESS OF SPORTS FOR THE BLIND. JOIN US AS THE NEWLY
RENOVATED SECOND WARD GYMNASIUM FOR A VARIETY OF
SPORTS/FITNESS INCLUDING GOALBALL, SELF-DEFENSE, AND TETHERED
RUNNING.

ACTIVITIES:
12:30PM - 1:30PM 1TOUCH SELF DEFENSE

2:00P-3:00P GUIDED RUNNING

3:00P-4:00P GOALBALL

PARALYMPIC AIR FRIDAY NOVEMBER 2 $0

4-7PM
RIFLE CLINIC MARION DIEHL RECREATION CENTER
2219 TYVOLA RD

Stacey.Thomas@Mecknc.gov
FOR DISABLED VETERANS,
INJURED/SERVICE MEMBERS,
AND/OR ADULTS WITH A
PHYSICAL DISABILITY.
PARALYMPIC CLUB METROLINA IS
EXCITED TO ONCE AGAIN OFFER
PARALYMPIC AIR RIFLE. THE
PROGRAM FOCUSES ON
ACCURACY, CONTROL AND
MARKSMANSHIP. THE PROGRAM
WILL COVER SAFETY, OVERVIEW
OF EQUIPMENT AND ROUNDS OF
SHOOTING. ALL EQUIPMENT IS
PROVIDED. EMAIL STACEY TO SIGN
UP FOR A 1 HOUR TIME SLOT.

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 PARALYMPIC SPORT
CLUB METROLINA,
CONTINUED

PARALYMPIC SATURDAY NOV 3

11AM - 12PM
$5
GOALBALL - MARION DIEHL RECREATION CENTER
2219 TYVOLA RD
TEEN/ADULT ACTIVITY #87673

CLINICS
Stacey.Thomas@Mecknc.gov
PARALYMPIC CLUB METROLINA IS EXCITED TO OFFER A PARALYMPIC
GOALBALL CLINIC FOR AGES 13 AND UP. THE CLINICS WILL COVER THE
BASICS OF GOALBALL AND ALL EQUIPMENT WILL BE PROVIDED. THIS
PROGRAM IS ONLY FOR PERSONS WITH VISUAL IMPAIRMENTS.
PLEASE PLEASE CONTACT STACEY TO REGISTER OR REGISTER ONLINE AT
WWW.PARKANDREC.COM EPARKS2.0, USING THE ACTIVITY NUMBER

MONDAYS NOV 5 - DEC 17

PARALYMPIC BOCCIA 6:30-7:30PM $50
SECOND WARD GYM
710 MLK JR BLVD
ACTIVITY #87726

Stacey.Thomas@Mecknc.gov
FOR TEENS AND ADULTS AGES 13 AND OLDER WITH A PHYSICAL
DISABILITY, CP, SCI, MS OR STROKE. TEST YOUR STRATEGY! THE OBJECT
OF BOCCIA IS TO ROLL/THROW A GAME BALL CLOSEST TO THE TARGET
BALL. DURING THE ONGOING BOCCIA CLUB PROGRAM, PLAYERS WILL
DEVELOP OR IMPROVE SPORT SKILLS WHILE LEARNING THE RULES OF THE
GAME. THIS PROGRAM IS PART OF PARALYMPIC SPORT METROLINA.

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YOUTH & TEEN PROGRAMS
SATURDAY, NOV 3
FAST FOOD & 11:00AM - 3:00PM
$35
FLICKS MARION DIEHL RECREATION
CENTER
YOUTH ACTIVITY #87792

Carina.Castro@Mecknc.gov
FOR AGES 7-12 WITH A DISABILITY. JOIN US FOR A FUN DAY OF GOING TO
THE MOVIES AND DINING OUT! WE WILL MEET AT MARION DIEHL RECREATION
CENTER AT 11:00 AM AND TRAVEL TO AMC CAROLINA PAVILION. PICK UP
WILL BE AT MARION DIEHL RECREATION CENTER AT 3:00 PM (TIME IS
DEPENDENT UPON MOVIE TIMES). THE COST OF THE PROGRAM INCLUDES THE
MOVIE TICKET AND LUNCH.

TEENS
TUESDAYS NOV 6 & NOV 20
ROCKIN’ ROLLERS 4:30-7:30PM $20
PICK UP/DROP OFF AT
MARION DIEHL REC CENTER
ACTIVITY #87794

Carina.Castro@Mecknc.gov
FOR MIDDLE SCHOOLERS AND HIGH SCHOOLERS, WITH A DISABILITY.
DO YOU HAVE THE MOVES TO GET FUNKY ON SKATES!? THEN JOIN
YOUR FRIENDS FOR A BI-WEEKLY SESSION OF ROLLER SKATING! PLEASE
BRING EXTRA MONEY IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO PURCHASE SOMETHING.

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YOUNG ADULT/ADULTS
MYSTERY
SATURDAY OCT 13 $25
5 - 8PM
DINNER TYVOLA SENIOR CENTER
ACTIVITY #84559
Mistie.Williams@Mecknc.gov
DURING THIS EVENT, WE WILL HAVE THE READING OF THE WILL AND TESTAMENT
OF COUNT BLACKWELL. BOTH VAMPIRES AND HUMANS ARE INVITED TO ATTEND.
EACH PARTICIPANT WILL RECEIVE A CHARACTER PRIOR TO THE DINNER AND ARE
ENCOURAGED TO COME IN COSTUME. THROUGHOUT THE NIGHT PARTICIPANTS
WILL RECEIVE CLUE CARDS THAT WILL PROVIDE THEM WITH MORE INFORMATION
ABOUT THE MYSTERY. DINNER IS INCLUDED. THE MYSTERY DINNERS ARE FOR
AGES 15 AND UP WITH A DISABILITY.

SATURDAYS NOV 3 - DEC 15

DANCE CLUB NO PROGRAM NOV 24 $20
12:30-1:30PM
REVOLUTION PARK SPORTS ACADEMY
1225 REMOUNT ROAD
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ACTIVITY # 87731

Katherine.Culbreth@Mecknc.gov
FOR ADULTS AND SENIORS AGES 30 AND UP WITH A VISUAL
IMPAIRMENT. COME OUT ON TWO MONDAYS OF EACH MONTH FOR
THIS FUN ACTIVITY CLUB! WE WILL TRY OUT A WIDE VARIETY OF
ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING CRAFTS, COOKING, GARDENING, ART,
GAMES AND MORE…ALL IN A CASUAL SOCIAL SETTING.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS NOV 4.

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 YOUNG ADULT/ADULTS, CONTINUED
THURSDAYS NOV 8 - DEC 20
BIG TIME BOWLERS NO PROGRAM NOV 22 $60
3:30 - 5PM
10 PARK LANES
ACTIVITY #87793

Carina.Castro@Mecknc.gov
FOR AGES 18 AND OLDER, OUT OF HIGH SCHOOL WITH A DISABILITY. NEED A
NIGHT OUT FULL OF FUN? JOIN US FOR BOWLING! IMPROVE YOUR BOWLING
SKILLS WHILE HAVING FUN WITH FRIENDS! ALL SKILL LEVELS WELCOMED!

SATURDAY, NOV 10
FAST FOOD & FLICKS 10:30AM - 2:30PM $40
NORTH AMC NORTHLAKE
ACTIVITY #87791

Carina.Castro@MeckNC.gov
FOR AGES 13 AND OLDER WITH A DISABILITY. CALLING ALL MOVIE LOVERS! JOIN
US FOR A FUN DAY OF GOING TO THE MOVIES AND DINING OUT! WE WILL MEET
AT AMC NORTHLAKE AT 10:30AM. COST INCLUDES MOVIE TICKETS AND LUNCH AT
NORTHLAKE MALL.
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SATURDAY NOV 10 $25
5 - 8PM
DINNER TYVOLA
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Stephanie.Myers@Mecknc.gov
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YOU. REGISTER NOW TO GET A ROLE IN THIS EXCITING EVENT.
DINNER IS INCLUDED.

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 YOUNG ADULT/ADULTS, CONTINUED
TUESDAY NOV 13
VIP TRAVEL MONDAYS
CLUBAPRIL 9 BECHTLER MUSEUM
$40
VIP FUN & 23
1-3PM 8:30AM - 4:30PM
CLUB MARION DIEHL RECACTIVITY
CENTER #86040
PICK UP/DROP OFF LOCATIONS - SPECIFY WHEN REGISTERING
Katherine.Culbreth@Mecknc.gov
FOR ADULTS
MARION WITH
DIEHL A VISUAL CENTER
RECREATION IMPAIRMENT.COME
(2219 TYVOLAOUTRD)
ON THE 2ND ASSOC
METROLINA & 4TH MONDAYS OF EACH
FOR THE BLIND (704MONTH
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ACTIVITIES INCLUDING CRAFTS, COOKING,
GARDENING, AND GAMES ALL IN A CASUAL SOCIALK a t h e r i n e . C u l b r e t h @ M e c k n c . g o v
SETTING. FOR ADULT AND SENIORS AGES 35
AND OLDER WITH A VISUAL
IMPAIRMENT. ENJOY A FUN SOCIAL
DAY WITH FRIENDS, WHILE BUILDING
INDEPENDENCE IN THE COMMUNITY.
LEARN ABOUT HISTORIC,
EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATION
ATTRACTIONS IN CHARLOTTE AND
SURROUNDING AREAS. PLEASE BRING
MONEY FOR ANY EXTRA PURCHASES.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: NOV 9

TUESDAYS NOV 13 - DEC 18

ZUMBA 5:30-6:30PM
$30
TYVOLA SENIOR CENTER
ACTIVITY #77052

Danielle.Dobbs@Mecknc.gov
FOR AGES 16 AND UP WITH DISABILITIES. THIS WORLD MUSIC INFUSED DANCING
DOESN'T EVEN FEEL LIKE A WORKOUT! NO DANCE EXPERIENCE NEEDED! THE
MOVES YOU LEARN DURING THE CLASS WILL HELP IMPROVE BALANCE,
COORDINATION AND FITNESS.

WEDNESDAY NOV 14
FOOD FOR THOUGHT 5:30PM - 7:30PM $0
PICKUP AND DROP OFF AT MARION
DIEHL REC CENTER
ACTIVITY #87795
Carina.Castro@Mecknc.gov
FOR ADULTS 18 AND UP WITH A DISABILITY.FREE, BUT BRING MONEY
FOR DINNER/TIP! JOIN YOUR FRIENDS FOR A FUN, EDUCATIONAL
DINNER! WE WILL WORK ON SOCIALIZATION SKILLS AND MONEY
MANAGEMENT. AFTERWARDS, WE WILL WRITE AN ONLINE REVIEW
ABOUT THE RESTAURANT!

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 YOUNG ADULT/ADULTS, CONTINUED
SATURDAY NOV 17
FARM TO TABLE
VIP FUN MONDAYS APRIL 9 & 23
9AM - 1PM
$40
1-3PM
MARION DIEHL REC CENTER MARION DIEHL REC CENTER
CLUB ACTIVITY #87738
Katherine.Culbreth@Mecknc.gov
FOR ADULTS WITH A VISUAL IMPAIRMENT.COME OUT Katherine.Culbreth@Mecknc.gov
ON THE 2ND & 4TH
FORMONDAYS
ADULTS 18OF
ANDEACH MONTH
UP WITH FOR
A DISABILITY. JOIN US AS WE VISIT A
THIS FUN ACTIVITY CLUB! WE WILL TRY OUT
LOCAL FARMER’S MARKET, DISCUSS LOCAL FARMING AND PRODUCE
ACTIVITIES INCLUDING CRAFTS, COOKING,
WITH VENDORS, PURCHASE INGREDIENTS AND RETURN TO COOK A
GARDENING, AND GAMES ALL MEAL
IN A CASUAL SOCIAL
WITH INGREDIENT STRAIGHT FROM THE FARM!
SETTING.

SATURDAY NOV 17
YOUNG ADULT DAY 9AM - 5PM $40
TRIPPERS MARION DIEHL RECREATION
CENTER
ACTIVITY #87790
Carina.Castro@Mecknc.gov
FOR AGES 18+, OUT OF HIGH SCHOOL,
WITH A DISABILITY. COME ENJOY AN
OUTING TO THE FALL CARNIVALE AT
MILLSTONE CREEK ORCHARDS AND
ENJOY SOME WONDERFUL FALL
ACTIVITIES. PECAN PICKING, HAYRIDES,
SCAVENGER HUNT AND MUCH MORE!
DON’T FORGET TO BRING A PICNIC
LUNCH. REGISTER ONLINE AT
PARKANDREC.COM EPARKS 2.0

GIFTED TUESDAYS NOV 20 - DEC 18 $50

10AM - 12PM
GARDENERS MARION DIEHL REC CENTER
ACTIVITY #86920

Katherine.Culbreth@MeckNC.gov
FOR ADULTS 18 AND UP, OUT OF HIGH
SCHOOL, WITH A DISABILITY. JOIN THE
GIFTED GARDENERS AS WE WORK ON
WINTERIZING OUR BEAUTIFUL GARDEN,
CREATE GARDEN-THEMED CRAFTS AND TAKE
CARE OF INDOOR HOUSEPLANTS. PLEASE
DRESS FOR THE WEATHER, AS WE SPEND
PART OF EACH CLASS OUTDOORS, WEATHER
PERMITTING.

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 YOUNG ADULT/ADULTS, CONTINUED
WEDNESDAY, NOV 21 - DEC 19
CREATIVE
VIP FUN ARTS
MONDAYS APRIL 9 & 23
1-3PM NO PROGRAM ON DEC 12 $40
10AM - 12PM
CLUB MARION DIEHL REC CENTER
MARION DIEHL REC CENTER
ACTIVITY #86921
Katherine.Culbreth@Mecknc.gov
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A DISABILITY.COME EXPRESS YOURSELF IN CREATIVE
ACTIVITIES
ARTS! FOCUSING INCLUDING
ON A NEW CRAFTS, THEME COOKING,
EACH CLASS, WE WILL CREATE SEVERAL
GARDENING,
DIFFERENT ARTAND
PIECES GAMES
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ARTISTS, ARTISTIC STYLES, DIFFERENT
SETTING.
MEDIUMS.

MONDAY NOV 26 - DEC 17

ADULT COOKING 10AM - 12PM $40
MARION DIEHL REC CENTER
ACTIVITY #86919
Katherine.Culbreth@Mecknc.gov
FOR ADULTS 18 AND UP, OUT OF HIGH SCHOOL, WITH A DISABILITY. ADULT
COOKING IS THE PLACE TO LEARN VARIOUS COOKING SKILLS AND TO LEARN HOW
TO PREPARE HEALTHY RECIPES! WE WILL DISCUSS HEALTHY EATING HABITS AND
PREPARE A DIFFERENT MEAL EACH CLASS. WE’LL FOCUS ON HYGIENE, HEALTHY
ALTERNATIVES TO UNHEALTHY FOODS, AND MORE!

SPORTS AND FRIDAYS NOV 16 - DEC 21

NO PROGRAM ON NOV 23 & 30
$40
MORE 10AM-12PM
MARION DIEHL REC CENTER
ACTIVITY #86922

Katherine.Culbreth@Mecknc.gov
FOR ADULTS AGES 18 AND UP WITH
DISABILITIES. COME ONE, COME ALL! JOIN US
FOR THIS EXCITING PROGRAM FOCUSING ON
BUILDING SPORTS SKILLS AND HAVING
FITNESS FUN. WARM UP AND STRETCH YOUR
BODY BEFORE HITTING THE COURT OR FIELD TO
PLAY YOUR FAVORITE SPORTS.

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