Dec 2019

TR WIRE
Monthly Newsletter
TRinfo@MeckNC.Gov

Inside Therapeutic & Inclusive Recreation Services

WE'RE COUNTING DOWN TO THE HOLI-YAYS!

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We're wishing you safe travels as you visit people you care about near and far!
Closed for County Holiday on December 24, 25 and 26.

There's room for everyone on our Nice List!

Come Join Us!
Therapeutic and Inclusive Recreation Services (TIRS) offices are located at the
Queens University Sports Complex at Marion Diehl (2211 Tyvola Rd)
and at the Tyvola Senior Center (2225 Tyvola Road).

In person payments (cash, check, credit/debit) for TIRS can only be accepted
at the Tyvola Senior Center, Monday - Friday.
You can also register for all programs online at ParkandRec.com!

Need to make a payment over the phone or have a question?

Give us a call at 980.314.1192!

Be our friend! Facebook Group:

Therapeutic Recreation - Meck County
THE TIRS STAFF
KRISTINA.CUDNEY@MECKNC.GOV
SENIOR TR MANAGER
OFFICE - 980.314.1193
CELL - 704.301.3036

VERNICE.GALLONCLYBURN@MECKNC.GOV
RECREATION SUPERVISOR
OFFICE - 980.314.1308
CELL - 704.226.2647

STACEY.THOMAS@MECKNC.GOV
RECREATION SUPERVISOR
OFFICE - 980.314.1177
CELL - 980.722.2175

CARINA.CASTRO@MECKNC.GOV
TR SPECIALIST
OFFICE - 980.314.1304
CELL - 980.722.2179

KATHERINE.CULBRETH@MECKNC.GOV
TR SPECIALIST
OFFICE - 980.314.1307
CELL - 704.516.5198

DANIELLE.DOBBS@MECKNC.GOV
TR SPECIALIST
OFFICE - 980.314.1309
CELL - 980.585.9560

SHAWN.WHITMAN@MECKNC.GOV
TR SPECIALIST
OFFICE - 980.314.1306
CELL - 980.722.2171

MADELINE.JONES@MECKNC.GOV
RECREATION SPECIALIST - TR
OFFICE - 980.314.1315
CELL - 704.430.8143

CANDICE.MOORE@MECKNC.GOV
RECREATION SPECIALIST - TR
OFFICE - 980.314.1333
CELL - 704.589.2662

FOR GENERAL INFORMATION

TRINFO@MECKNC.GOV
WWW.PARKANDREC.COM

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 LET'S PARTY!
REGISTER FOR ALL PROGRAMS AT PARKANDREC.COM OR
CALL US AT 980.314.1192

OH, WHAT FUN PARTY FRIDAY

DECEMBER 6 $10
6:30PM - 9:00PM

NORTH MECK SENIOR CENTER

102 GILEAD RD
HUNTERSVILLE
ACTIVITY #104751
AGES 13 AND UP WITH A DISABILITY

IT WON'T BE A SILENT NIGHT FOR THIS TR PARTY! COME ON OUT

TO OUR WINTER WONDERLAND PARTY. PRE-REGISTRATION IS
ENCOURAGED, BUT NOT REQUIRED.

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 LET'S DANCE!
REGISTER FOR ALL PROGRAMS AT PARKANDREC.COM OR
CALL US AT 980.314.1192

MINGLE & JINGLE DANCE FRIDAY

DECEMBER 20 $10
6:30PM - 9:00PM

TYVOLA SENIOR CENTER

2225 TYVOLA RD
ACTIVITY #104774
FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES, 13 & UP!

WRAP UP THE YEAR WITH YOUR TR FRIENDS & FAMILY! THERE WILL
BE MUSIC, DANCING, FOOD, AND AS ALWAYS...A GOOD TIME!
PRE-REGISTRATION IS ENCOURAGED, BUT NOT REQUIRED.

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 YOUTH PROGRAMS
REGISTER FOR ALL PROGRAMS AT PARKANDREC.COM OR
CALL US AT 980.314.1192
SATURDAY
SANTA'S WORKSHOP DECEMBER 7
10AM - 1PM
$20
BETTE RAE THOMAS
RECREATION CENTER
2921 TUCKASEEGEE RD
ACTIVITY #106225
OPEN TO ALL KIDS AGES 6-12 ! BRING YOUR SIBLINGS, FRIENDS AND
NEIGHBORS!

WHILE PARENTS DO SOME LAST MINUTE SHOPPING, ELVES WILL DECORATE

GINGERBREAD COOKIES FOR THEIR HAND-DECORATED COOKIE BAG, WRITE
LETTERS TO SANTA, MAKE FOOD FOR THE REINDEER, CREATE THEIR OWN GIFT
TO PUT UNDER THEIR TREE, & SMILE FOR OUR NORTH POLE PHOTOBOOTH!
ELVES WILL ALSO MAKE THEIR OWN FESTIVE SNACK! THIS IS AN INCLUSIVE
PROGRAM FOR ALL ABILITIES! DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION IS DECEMBER 4.

BIKE RIDERS SATURDAY

DECEMBER 7 $0
3PM - 5PM

REVOLUTION PARK SPORTS

ACADEMY
1225 REMOUNT RD
AGES 6 - 12 WITH A DISABILITY.

LET'S RIDE! DURING THIS TIME, PARTICIPANTS WILL BE ABLE TO SCHEDULE A

30 MINUTE TIME SLOT TO WORK WITH A COACH ON BIKE RIDING SKILLS. THE
PROGRAM PROVIDES BIKES AND HELMETS DURING THE EVENT, BUT YOU'RE
WELCOME TO BRING YOUR OWN. PHONE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED TO GET A
TIME SLOT FOR YOUR PARTICIPANT. DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION IS
DECEMBER 4.
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 YOUTH PROGRAMS
REGISTER FOR ALL PROGRAMS AT PARKANDREC.COM OR
CALL US AT 980.314.1192

SCHOOL’S OUT CLUB MONDAY

DECEMBER 23
$20
YOUTH 7:30AM - 5:30PM

MALLARD CREEK
RECREATION CENTER
2530 JOHNSTON OEHLER RD
ACTIVITY #107246
AGES 6-12 WITH A DISABILITY/DIAGNOSIS WHO HAVE ALREADY
STARTED KINDERGARTEN.

SCHOOL IS OUT FOR THE DAY, SO COME PLAY WITH YOUR TIRS FRIENDS
JOIN US FOR FUN, ACTIVITIES, AND AN ADVENTURE YOU DON'T WANT
TO MISS! KIDS WILL NEED TO BRING THEIR LUNCH AND TWO SNACKS.
DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION IS DECEMBER 18.

$20 FRIDAY
DECEMBER 27
SCHOOL'S OUT CLUB
7:30AM - 5:30PM YOUTH
MALLARD CREEK RECREATION
CENTER
2530 JOHNSTON OEHLER RD
ACTIVITY #106247
AGES 6-12 WITH A DISABILITY/DIAGNOSIS WHO HAVE ALREADY
STARTED KINDERGARTEN.

SCHOOL IS OUT FOR THE DAY, SO COME PLAY WITH YOUR TIRS FRIENDS
JOIN US FOR FUN, ACTIVITIES, AND AN ADVENTURE YOU DON'T WANT
TO MISS! KIDS WILL NEED TO BRING THEIR LUNCH AND TWO SNACKS.
DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION IS DECEMBER 23.

SCHOOL'S OUT CLUB

MONDAY
DECEMBER 30 $20
7:30AM - 5:30PM
YOUTH
MALLARD CREEK RECREATION
CENTER
2530 JOHNSTON OEHLER RD
ACTIVITY #106248
AGES 6-12 WITH A DISABILITY/DIAGNOSIS WHO HAVE ALREADY
STARTED KINDERGARTEN.

SCHOOL IS OUT FOR THE DAY, SO COME PLAY WITH YOUR TIRS FRIENDS
JOIN US FOR FUN, ACTIVITIES, AND AN ADVENTURE YOU DON'T WANT
TO MISS! KIDS WILL NEED TO BRING THEIR LUNCH AND TWO SNACKS.
DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION IS DECEMBER 23.

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 TEEN PROGRAMS
REGISTER FOR ALL PROGRAMS AT PARKANDREC.COM OR
CALL US AT 980.314.1192

SCHOOL’S OUT CLUB

MONDAY
DECEMBER 23 $40
8AM - 5PM
TEENS
QUEENS UNIVERSITY
COMPLEX AT MARION DIEHL
2211 TYVOLA RD
ACTIVITY #107244

FOR AGES 13-21, STILL IN HIGH SCHOOL, WITH A DISABILITY.

COME SPEND YOUR DAY OUT OF SCHOOL HAVING FUN WITH YOUR
FRIENDS! ALL ACTIVITIES ARE USED TO PROMOTE PEER INTERACTION
AND APPROPRIATE SOCIAL SKILLS AND INDEPENDENCE. PICK UP/DROP
OFF AT MARION DIEHL TENNIS COMPLEX. PLEASE BRING A BAGGED
LUNCH. DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION IS DECEMBER 18.

FRIDAY
$40 DECEMBER 27
8AM - 5PM
SCHOOL'S OUT CLUB
TEENS
QUEENS UNIVERSITY COMPLEX
AT MARION DIEHL
2211 TYVOLA RD
ACTIVITY #106245
FOR AGES 13-21, STILL IN HIGH SCHOOL, WITH A DISABILITY.

COME SPEND YOUR DAY OUT OF SCHOOL HAVING FUN WITH YOUR
FRIENDS! ALL ACTIVITIES ARE USED TO PROMOTE PEER INTERACTION
AND APPROPRIATE SOCIAL SKILLS AND INDEPENDENCE. PICK UP/DROP
OFF AT MARION DIEHL TENNIS COMPLEX. PLEASE BRING A BAGGED
LUNCH. DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION IS DECEMBER 23.

SCHOOL'S OUT CLUB

MONDAY
DECEMBER 30 $40
8AM - 5PM
TEENS
QUEENS UNIVERSITY COMPLEX
AT MARION DIEHL2211
TYVOLA RD
ACTIVITY #106249
FOR AGES 13-21, STILL IN HIGH SCHOOL, WITH A DISABILITY.

COME SPEND YOUR DAY OUT OF SCHOOL HAVING FUN WITH YOUR
FRIENDS! ALL ACTIVITIES ARE USED TO PROMOTE PEER INTERACTION
AND APPROPRIATE SOCIAL SKILLS AND INDEPENDENCE. PICK UP/DROP
OFF AT MARION DIEHL TENNIS COMPLEX. PLEASE BRING A BAGGED
LUNCH. DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION IS DECEMBER 23.

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 TEEN/ADULT PROGRAMS
REGISTER FOR ALL PROGRAMS AT PARKANDREC.COM OR
CALL US AT 980.314.1192

ADULT COOKING
WEDNESDAYS
NOVEMBER 27 - DECEMBER 18
$40
NORTH 10AM - 12PM

DELLWOOD COMMUNITY
CENTER
508 DELLWOOD DR
ACTIVITY #107243
FOR ADULTS AGES 18 AND UP WITH DISABILITIES.

COME TO 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! DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION IS NOVEMBER 22.

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 TEEN/ADULT PROGRAMS
REGISTER FOR ALL PROGRAMS AT PARKANDREC.COM OR
CALL US AT 980.314.1192

FAST FOOD & FLICKS SATURDAY

DECEMBER 7 $25
NORTH 10:30AM - 2:30PM
AMC NORTHLAKE
7325 NORTHLAKE MALL DR
ACTIVITY #106365
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
(TIME IS DEPENDENT UPON THE MOVIE TIME). THE COST INCLUDES THE
MOVIE TICKET AND LUNCH AT NORTHLAKE MALL. DEADLINE FOR
REGISTRATION IS DECEMBER 4.

MYSTERY DINNER SATURDAY

DECEMBER 7 $25
5PM - 8PM
TYVOLA SENIOR CENTER
2225 TYVOLA RD
ACTIVITY #104604
FOR AGES 15 AND OLDER WITH A DISABILITY.

ALL ABOARD! JOIN US FOR DINNER AND HELP US SOLVE THE MYSTERY. THE
SUSPECT COULD BE ANYONE...IT COULD EVEN BE
YOU! COME DRESSED IN YOUR PAJAMAS AND READY TO TAKE A TRIP TO
THE NORTH POLE AS WE SOLVE THE MYSTERY, MURDER ON THE POLAR
EXPRESS! MAKE SURE TO PRE-REGISTER TO ENSURE YOU HAVE A SPECIAL
ROLE. DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION IS DECEMBER 2.
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 ADULT PROGRAMS
REGISTER FOR ALL PROGRAMS AT PARKANDREC.COM OR
CALL US AT 980.314.1192

NON SEASON PASSHOLDERS - $40 SATURDAY WINTERFEST

ACTIVITY #108126 DECEMBER 14
4PM - 10PM
SEASON PASSHOLDERS - $15
ACTIVITY #108139 QUEENS UNIVERSITY SPORTS
COMPLEX AT MARION DIEHL
2211 TYVOLA RD

FOR AGES 15 AND UP WITH A DISABILITY.

WE'LL EAT A PIZZA DINNER BEFORE WE GO TO MARVEL IN THE LIGHTS AT

CAROWINDS! THE PARK IS TRANSFORMED INTO A SNOWY WONDERLAND,
FILLED WITH CAROLERS, THOUSANDS OF LIGHTS AND LOTS OF RIDES. IF YOU
ARE A CAROWINDS SEASON PASSHOLDER, PLEASE BRING YOUR PASS WITH
YOU TO ENTER THE PARK. DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION IS DECEMBER 11.

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 ADULT PROGRAMS
REGISTER FOR ALL PROGRAMS AT PARKANDREC.COM OR
CALL US AT 980.314.1192

GAME NIGHT
$10
WEDNESDAY
DECEMBER 18
6PM - 8PM

QUEENS UNIVERSITY SPORTS

COMPLEX AT MARION DIEHL
2211 TYVOLA RD
ACTIVITY #106780

FOR ADULTS AGES 18 AND UP WITH

DAY TRIPPERS
DISABILITIES.
$40
IT’S GAME NIGHT! WE WILL LEARN
AND PLAY NEW BOARD GAMES AND SATURDAY
CARD GAMES, IN ADDITION TO DECEMBER 21
TRYING OUR LUCK AT SOME OF THE 2:30PM - 8PM
CLASSIC FAVORITES LIKE UNO AND
PICTIONARY! THIS IS A GREAT TYVOLA SENIOR CENTER
RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITY TO 2225 TYVOLA RD
SOCIALIZE WITH FRIENDS. DEADLINE ACTIVITY #106196
FOR REGISTRATION IS DECEMBER 13.
FOR AGES 18+, OUT OF HIGH SCHOOL,
WITH A DISABILITY & INDEPENDENT IN
SELF-CARE.

READY TO SPEND A FUN-FILLED

EVENING WITH ALL YOUR FRIENDS?!
HANG OUT WITH PEOPLE YOU KNOW
AND MAKE NEW FRIENDS, TOO! WE
WILL BE GOING TO THE SPECTRUM
CENTER TO WATCH THE HORNETS
TAKE ON THE UTAH JAZZ!

PLEASE BRING MONEY FOR A FAST

FOOD DINNER PRIOR TO
GOING TO THE STADIUM.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS
DECEMBER 18.

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