Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation Therapeutic Recreation Section

Therapeutic Recreation Section Contact Information

Karla Gray TR Senior Manager Karla.Gray@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov 704.432.4322 Megan Hotze TR Specialist Megan.Hotze@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov 704.432.4326 Karen Howard TR Specialist Karen.Howard@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov 704.432.4325 Margot Howell TR Specialist Margot.Howell@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov 704.432.4328 Ariel Kliem TR Specialist Ariel.Kliem@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov 704.432.4327 Jana McMullen TR Specialist Jana.McMullen@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov 704.432.4330 Angela Tate TR Specialist Angela.Conti@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov 704.432.4329 Peggy Walker TR Specialist Peggy.Walker@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov 704.432.4331

Summit a Parent/Caregiver Group Donatos/Bojangles, 6555 Morrison Blvd. December 6 (Tuesday) January 10 (Tuesday) - please note 2nd Tuesday! 6:00 - 7:00 pm FREE! Group members may purchase food individually if desired. 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.

Happy Holidays to you and yours from the Therapeutic Recreation Staff!
Therapeutic Recreation Wire - December 2011

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Programs by Age Group
Page Youth Teen Young Adult Adult Seniors Parents & Caregivers 3-4 3-5 3-5 4-5 4-5 1 Enrichment Schools Out Youth Schools Out Teens Beyond the Bell Super Saturday Chefs Winter Bonanza Young Adult Program Clubs & Socials Band of Brothers Fuel for Life REC Connect Spill Your Beans Supper Club TR Dance VIP Travel Club Community Summit Sports Challenger Basketball

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Youth & Teens

Schools Out Club for Youth for kids ages 612, with disabilities Marion Diehl Rec. Center, 2219 Tyvola Road December 1921 (MondayWednesday) Winter Break 8:30 am4:30 pm $35.00 per day or $90.00 for 3 days Angela.Conti@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov Jana.McMullen@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov During these holiday and seasonally themed days, children will play games, make crafts, learn about special topics, and possibly take a field trip! All of these activities are used to promote peer interaction and appropriate social skills, physical activity, and independence. Schools Out Club for Teens for teens ages 1321, with disabilities Marion Diehl Rec. Center, 2219 Tyvola Road December 1921 (MondayWednesday) Winter Break 8:30 am4:30 pm $35.00 per day or $90 for 3 days Megan.Hotze@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov Ariel.Kliem@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 Bell: Teen Afterschool Program for teens and young adults, ages 13-21, with disabilities Marion Diehl Rec. Center, 2219 Tyvola Road Holiday Crafts & Cooking for kids ages 512, with disabilities and their (MondayFriday) 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm families $75 per week (MondayThursday) Marion Diehl Rec. Center, 2219 Tyvola Road $250 for four weeks December 3 (Saturday) Megan.Hotze@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov 10:00 am1:00 pm Ariel.Kliem@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov $10:00 Karen.Howard@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov The school day is over, but youre still looking for something to do? Come join us for the Prepare for the winter holidays by making delightful decorations and great gifts, and preparing Teen Afterschool Program! This is a great opportunity to make friends, have fun, and learn a light holiday lunch. Learn about cooking skills new skills! We will enjoy group games, participate and healthy food choices, while enjoying a social in exciting activities and enjoy weekly swimming. occasion and exercising your creativity! Families are welcome; everyone must register for the program.

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Teen & Young Adult Programs

Spill Your Beans for young women, ages 16 and up, with disabilities Caribou Coffee, 4327 Park Road December 19 (Monday) 6:00 - 7:00 pm $10.00 (does not include the cost of dinner) Ariel.Kliem@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov Challenger Basketball for youth and teens, ages 621, with disabilities Marion Diehl Rec. Center, 2219 Tyvola Road January 3February 7 (Tuesdays) 6:00 pm7:00 pm $45.00 Margot.Howell@mecklenburgcountync.gov

Welcome to a super-charged ladies night! Spill Participants will learn the fundamental skills of Your Beans provides the opportunity for young basketball, working as a team, and good women to talk about and gain support for issues sportsmanship. theyre facing in their lives, such as health & safety, independent living, relationships, friendships, and self-esteem. Each month we will host a guest speaker or lead a discussion about issues that are important to you. Band of Brothers for young men, ages 18-35, with disabilities Marion Diehl Recreation Center, 2219 Tyvola Rd. December 14 (Wednesday) 6:00 pm8:00 pm $10.00 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. You can practice social skills, meet new people, enjoy community outings and develop positive relationships, all while enjoying some guy time.

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Teen & Young Adult Programs

Fuel for Life for young men, ages 16 and up, with disabilities McAlisters Deli, 4805 Park Road December 12 (Monday) 6:00 - 7:30 pm $10.00 (does not include the cost of dinner) Angela.Conti@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. Young Adult Day Program for young adults, ages 18-35, with disabilities Mecklenburg County Aquatic Center, 800 East Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. December 514 Mondays and Wednesdays 1:00 pm5:00 pm $15.00 daily or $30.00 per week Margot.Howell@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov Jana.McMullen@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov The YADP offers support in leisure skills, independent living skills, and community service. Instructional opportunities offer a hands-on approach to learning, and incorporate role-playing activities, expressive activities, communication, problem-solving, and team building. Supper Club for teens and adults, ages 13 and up, with disabilities Marion Diehl Rec. Center, 2219 Tyvola Road December 16 (Friday) - Winter Wonderland 6:00 pm7:00 pm $7.00 Karen.Howard@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov Be part of a favorite tradition by spending an evening out with your friends. We will enjoy a healthy meal before each TR Section Dance...sign up today! Registration is due one week prior to program date. TR Dance for teens and adults, ages 13 and up, with disabilities Marion Diehl Rec. Center, 2219 Tyvola Road December 16 (Friday) - Winter Wonderland 7:00 pm9:00 pm $8.00 TRinfo@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov Pre-register or register at the door.

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Teen & Adult Programs

REC Connect for young adults, ages 18-35, with disabilities Marion Diehl Rec. Center, 2219 Tyvola Road December 9 (Saturday) - McAdenville Lights 4:30 pm9:00 pm $15.00 Megan.Hotze@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov REC Connect is a social group for young adults with disabilities, ages 18 35, who are interested in finding fun things to do in their community, make new friends, and learn new skills. Each month, we will take a trip that focuses on learning and having fun! Super Saturday Chefs for teens and adults, ages 13 and up, with disabilities December 10 (Saturday) - Holiday Party! 10:00 am1:00 pm $15.00 Karen.Howard@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov Winter Bonanza for adults, ages 18and up, with disabilities December 5 7 (MondayWednesday) December 12 14 (MondayWednesday) 10:00 am1:00 pm $40.00 per week Karen.Howard@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov Join your friends for two 3-day sessions of daily programstry something new, or practice favorite skills! Music, crafts, games, cooking, holiday activities and more will be offered during this energetic sampler program!

VIP Travel Club for adults and seniors, ages 35 and up, with a visual impairment December 15 (Thursday) Kings Mountain National Military Park Pick up: MDRC 3:00 pm; MAB 3:30 pm Drop off: MAB 9:30 pm; MDRC 10:00 pm Shopping in Gaffney and McAdenville Lights Join us for a special winter holiday party! This one $15.00 day class has a holiday focusin addition to Karen.Howard@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov creating delightful decorations and great gifts, participants will learn about cooking skills and Enjoy a social day with friends, while healthy food choices, while enjoying a social building independence in the community. Learn occasion and exercising their creativity! about historical, educational and recreational attractions in the Charlotte area. Please bring money for dinnernote afternoon and evening times for this date only!

Therapeutic Recreation Wire - December 2011