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

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

3 7 4,5,6 4,5,6 4,5,6

Enrichment
Spill Your Beans Fuel for Life Just Dance Super Saturday Chefs 6 6 6 5

Socials and Clubs

Schools Out Club Youth Arts Club Supper Club TR Dance Band of Brothers Schools Out Club Teens VIP Travel 3 3 5 5 6 5 7

Community
Summit 7

Sports
Adaptive fencing Karate 4 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 Shannon.Maxwell@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov 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!

Schools 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 Stacey.Thomas@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov Abigail.Bergman@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov 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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Sports and Paralympic Programs

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 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. 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 Stacey.Thomas@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov 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 Jana.McMullen@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov 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.
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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 April 19th (Friday)- Fiesta 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- Spring Break

for teens, ages 13-21, with disabilities Marion Diehl Rec. Center, 2219 Tyvola Road April 1-5 (Monday Friday) 8:30 am4:30 pm $35.00 per date or $150 for week Ariel.Kliem@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov Jana.McMullen@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov Spring Break Teens! Come and enjoy a variety of activities to promote social skills and physical activity while spending time with your friends!

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 pm9:00 pm $8.00 TRinfo@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov Pre-register or register at the door.

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 Karen.Howard@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov Teaching great cookingone 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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Teen and Young Adult Programs

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) 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 April 22nd (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 April 9th (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".

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 Ariel.Kiem@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov 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!

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Community and Adult Programs

Summit Parent/Caregiver Group
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 A monthly group for parents, guardians, and April 24 (Wednesday) Camp Dogwood Tour caregivers that is facilitated by a Therapeutic Pick-up: MDRC @ 9:00 a.m., MAB 9:30 a.m. Recreation staff person but is directed by the group Drop-off: MAB @ 3:30 p.m., MDRC @4:00 p.m. members. This FREE informal group gives $15.00 participants the opportunity to meet and talk with other Karen.Howard@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov parents and caregivers who are experiencing the challenges of parenting a child, teen or young adult Enjoy a social day with friends, while building with a disability. independence in the community. Learn about historical, educational and recreational attractions in Charlotte and surrounding areas. Please bring money for lunch. Amelies Bakery and Caf (in NoDa), 2424 N. Davidson Street, 28205 April 9th (Tuesday) 7:00 8:00 p.m. FREE Karen.Howard@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov

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