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Over the past year, Therapeutic Recreation has seen a great deal ofchange and we are looking forward to more positive changes inthe upcoming year. We believe that all of these changes havehelped us provide stronger services for you and other members ofour community.As changes occur, we want to use this front page announcementspace to highlight those changes! Below are highlights from 2009!

Jana McMullen joined us as a Therapeutic RecreationSpecialist

Therapeutic Recreation Enrichment Program will endoperations at the end of December due to low enrollment

TRACES a day program for adults is available to any adultin the community who has a disability. The program operates5 days per week.

Summer of 2010 will see the return of a young adult summerday camp! (Details to be released soon)

Paralympic Sports Club Metrolina was unveiled!TRWire

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TR Programming:

Youth Programs (ages 612) Bumper Bowlers, Page 10 Challenger Basketball, Page 4 Boccia, Page 4 Holiday Crafts and Cookies, Page 8 SEALS Afterschool program, Page 9 Schools Out Club for Youth, Page 10 VIP Travel Club Jrs., Page 10

Teen Programs (ages 1321) Challenger Basketball, Page 4 Boccia, Page 4 Fuel for Life, Page 5 Teen Club, Page 5 School Day Out ~ Teens, Page 5 Supper Club, Page 8 TR Division Dance, Page 8 TREPAfterschool program, Page 9

Young Adult (ages 1835) Boccia, Page 4

Challenger Basketball, Page 4 Fuel for Life, Page 5 Y-Lites, Page 6 Young Adult Day Program, Page 6 Star Bowlers, Page 7 Creative Expression, Page 7 Supper Club, Page 8 TR Division Dance, Page 8

Adult (ages 35 and up) Boccia, Page 4 TRACES, Page 7 Star Bowlers, Page 7 Supper Club, Page 8 TR Division Dance, Page 8 Friends N Fun, Page 3VIP Travel Club, Page 3

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Friends N FunAdult Social Clubfor adults, ages 36-55, with disabilitiesExperience a day of awareness and enjoyment as we visit the sites and soundsin and around Charlotte. Join us in December as we will be visiting a NorthCarolina treasure...the McAdenville Holiday Lights!Location: Marion Diehl Recreation Center, 2219 Tyvola RoadDate: December 12 (Saturday) - McAdenville Lights & DinnerTime: 5:00 PM to 10:00 PMFee: S15.00 per dateContact: Vernice Gallon, vernice.gallon@mecklenburgcountync.gov

Karen Noel, karen.noel@mecklenburgcountync.govRegistration deadline: December 14

VIP Travel Clubfor adults and seniors, ages 35 and up, with a visual impairmentEnjoy a social day with friends, while building independence in thecommunity. Learn about historical, educational, and recreational attractionsin the Charlotte areaplease bring money for dinner and purchases at CraftBarn.Location: Pick-up/Drop-off locations:

Marion Diehl Recreation Center, 2219 Tyvola Rd.Metrolina Association for the Blind (MAB), 704 Louise Ave.

Date: December 16 (Wednesday) - Festival of LightsTime: Pick-up: MDRC at 2:30 PM, MAB at 3:00 PM

Drop-off: MAB at 9:30 PM, MDRC at 10:00 PMFee: $15.00Contact: Karen Howard, karen.howard@mecklenburgcountync.govRegistration deadline: three business days before each program date

Holiday Open HouseCome out for a meet-and-greet with the staff of the Therapeutic RecreationSection! A great way to kick off the holiday seasonconnect with new friendsand staff members, or catch up with folks you havent seen for a while.Information about upcoming TR Section programs will be available. Light

refreshments will be served.Location: Mahlon Adams Pavilion, 2435 Cumberland AvenueDate: December 4 (Friday)Time: 6:00 PM. 9:00 PMFees Free!Contact: Karen Howard,karen.howard@mecklenburgcountync.gov

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Bocciafor persons, ages 7 and up, with Cerebral Palsy or QuadriplegiaParticipants will learn the fundamental skills of this Paralympic sport,working as a team, and good sportsmanship.Location: Marion Diehl Recreation Center, 2219 Tyvola RoadDate: January 4January 25, 2010 (Mondays) - Session OneTime: 6:00 PM7:00 PMFee: $35.00Contact: Margot Howell, margot.howell@mecklenburgcountync.gov

Challenger Basketballfor ages 721 with disabilitiesParticipants will learn the fundamental skills of basketball, working as ateam, and good sportsmanship. Participants are asked to come inappropriate athletic attire.Location: Marion Diehl Recreation Center, 2219 Tyvola RoadDate: January 5February 9, 2010 (Tuesdays)Time: 6:00 PM7:00 PMFee: $45.00Contact: Margot Howell, margot.howell@mecklenburgcountync.gov

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Fuel for Lifefor young men, ages 16 and older, with disabilitiesCome hang out with the guys, fuel your body with a good dinner, andfuel your life with good conversation. Fuel for Life provides theopportunity for young men to talk about and gain support for issuestheyre 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.Location: Donatos/Bojangles Cafeteria, 6555 Morrison BoulevardDates: December 7 (Monday)Time: 6:00 PM7:30 PMFee: $10.00 per meeting (does not include dinner)Contact: Angela Conti, angela.conti@mecklenburgcountync.gov

Teen Clubfor teens, ages 1321, with disabilitiesJoin the club! Spend your Saturdays with friends enjoying a variety ofleisure activities.Location: Marion Diehl Recreation Center, 2219 Tyvola RoadDate: December 12 (Saturday) - Tour of LightsTime: 6:00 PM9:30 PMFee: $15.00 (does not include dinner or snacks)Contact: Margot Howell, margot.howell@mecklenburgcountync.gov

School Day Out ~ TEENSfor teens, ages 1321, with disabilitiesCome spend your holidays with us this school year! You will createsome amazing crafts and gifts for your family and friends! Please bring asack lunch each day. Snacks will be provided.Location: Marion Diehl Recreation Center, 2219 Tyvola RoadDate: December 2123 (MondayWednesday)

December 2831 (MondayThursday)Time: 8:30 AM4:30 PMFee: $35.00 per dateContact: Karen Noel, karen.noel@mecklenburgcountync.gov

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Y-Litesfor young adults, ages 18 -35, with disabilitiesIf you enjoy having fun and socializing with your friends, this is thegroup for you. You will participate in leisure activities while socializingwith your friends. We will also learn some valuable life skills.Location: Marion Diehl Recreation Center, 2219 Tyvola RoadDate: December 4 (Friday) - McAdenville LightsTime: 6:30 PM9:00 PMDate: December 12 (Saturday) - Holiday ShoppingTime: 12:303:30 PMFee: $15.00 per person (bring money for snacks or lunch/dinner)Contact: Peggy Walker, peggy.walker@mecklenburgcountync.gov

Young Adult Day Programfor young adults, ages 1835, with disabilitiesWELCOME Young Adults who have a disability and want to enrich theirlives through personal growth, service learning and communityinvolvement. This program will enhance and support daily skillDevelopment in interpersonal relationships, etiquette, personal safetyand appropriate social/personal boundaries.Location: Mecklenburg County Aquatic Center, 800 E. MLK, Jr. Blvd.Date: December 110 (Tues. and Thurs.)Time: 1:00 PM5:00 PMContact: Peggy Walker, peggy.walker@mecklenburgcountync.govFee: $15.00 per date or $30.00 weekly

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STAR Bowlersfor adults, ages 18, and older with disabilitiesIf you want to develop a new hobby or participate in an old favorite, thenjoin our bowling program. Have a great time bowling with old friends, whilemaking new friends! The fee includes: two games and bowling shoes.Location: George Pappas Park Lanes, 1700 Montford DriveDates: December 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29 (Tuesdays)Time: 10:30 AM12:30 PMFee: $8.00 per dateContact: Vernice Gallon, vernice.gallon@mecklenburgcountync.govPre-registration Required

Creative Expressionfor ages 1835, with disabilities.Have you ever thought about sitting down and creating how you werefeeling that day? Well if this is something you think you would enjoy, come

check out this program. The Creative Expression program will let you createitems about how you are feeling. You may be up, you may be down, butwhich ever one you are when you get hereyou will leave happy, refreshed,renewed and with a masterpiece of an artproject.Location: Marion Diehl Recreation Center, 2219 Tyvola RoadDates: December 21 and 22 (Monday and Tuesday)Time: 6:00 PM8:00 PMFee: $15.00 per dateContact: Peggy Walker, peggy.walker@mecklenburgcountync.gov

Therapeutic Recreation Adult Community Enrichment Services (TRACES) a day program for adults and seniors with disabilities

Activities offered through the TRACES program address a variety of leisureand life skill goals, including but not limited to: improvement of physicalwell-being; enhancement of gross- and fine-motor skills; improvement ofsocial skills; development of creativity and leisure interests; increasedawareness of the community and the environment; and increased confidenceand self-esteem. This is a two week sampler mini-session in preparation forthe New Year 2010!Location: Marion Diehl Recreation Center, 2219 Tyvola RoadDates: November 30 December 11 (M, W, Th, F)Times: 9:30 AM - Noon (M, W, F)

12:30 PM2:30 PM (Th only)Fee: $75.00 for 2-week sessionContact: Karen Howard, karen.howard@mecklenburgcountync.govRegistration deadline: November 25

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Supper Clubfor teens and adults, ages 13 and older, with disabilitiesCome start a new tradition by spending an evening out with your friends!We will enjoy a healthy meal before each TR Division Dance...sign uptoday! You must register at least 1 week before the program date.

Location: Marion Diehl Recreation Center, 2219 Tyvola Rd.Date: December 18 (Friday) - Winter WonderlandTime: 6:00 PM7:00 PMFee: $7.00 per personContact: Karen Howard, karen.howard@mecklenburgcountync.govvn TR Division Dancesfor teens and adults, ages 13 and older, with disabilitiesDance the night away with all your friends, old and new!Location: Marion Diehl Recreation Center, 2219 Tyvola Rd.Date: December 18 (Friday) - Winter WonderlandTime: 7:00 PM9:00 PMFee: $8.00 per personContact: Kerri Good, kerri.good@mecklenburgcountync.gov

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for childrenwith disabilities and their familiesPrepare for the winter holidays by making decorations and gifts, filling jars,and containers to give or to keep, and...baking cookies! Learn aboutcooking skills, kitchen safety and nutrition while enjoying a social occasionand honing craft skills. Lunch is included. Families are welcome; allmembers must register for the program.Location: Marion Diehl Recreation Center, 2219 Tyvola Rd.Date: December 19 (Saturday)Time: 10:00 AM1:00 PMFee: $15.00 per personContact: Karen Howard, karen.howard@mecklenburgcountync.gov

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SEALS (Social Empowerment and Life Skills)for children, ages 6-12, with visual impairmentsSEALS is an after school program for elementary aged children, offeredin partnership with the North Carolina Parents of Blind Children.Participants spend their afternoons having fun while gaining valuablesocial, recreation, & life skills, becoming more independent, and makingfriends!Location: Marion Diehl Recreation Center, 2219 Tyvola RoadDates: Tuesdays & Thursdays during the CMS school yearTime: 2:00 PM 6:00 PMFee: $10 per week(pre-registration is required)Contact: Angela Conti, angela.conti@mecklenburgcountync.gov

TREP (Therapeutic Recreation Enrichment Program)for teens, ages 13-21, with disabilities.A unique after-school experience for teens that will energize your

afternoons! TREP is an experiential education (hands-on learning) after-school program that is goal directed and is designed for teenagers 13-21years of age with disabilities. TREP follows the Charlotte-MecklenburgSchools calendar. Participants may be dropped off by their school busor by parent/guardian.

Location: Marion Diehl Recreation Center, 2219 Tyvola RoadDates: December 118 (MondayFriday)Time: 2:00 PM 6:00 PMFee: $75.00 per week Full-time (3-5 days)$40.00 per week Part-time (1-2 days)

Contact: Karen Noel, karen.noel@mecklenburgcountync.gov

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Schools Out Club for Youthfor kids, ages 612, with disabilitiesDuring these holiday and seasonally themed days, children will playgames, make crafts, learn about special topics, and possibly take a fieldtrip! All of these activities are used to promote peer interaction andappropriate social skills, physical activity, and independence.

Location: Marion Diehl Recreation Center, 2219 Tyvola Rd.Date: December 2123 (MondayWednesday) - Winter FrolicTime: 8:30 AM4:30 PMFee: $35.00Contact: Angela Conti, angela.conti@mecklenburgcountync.gov

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for children, ages 612, with disabilitiesCome to University Lanes for a fun time learning how to bowl, or

improving your bowling skills. Kids will love learning a new sport andplaying with friends, and parents are welcome to stay and watch theirchildrens skills. The program fee includes two (2) games of bowling, shoerental, and a party at the end of the program.Location: TBADate: January 16February 20 (Saturdays)Time: 10:30 AM12:30 PMFee: $45.00Contact: Angela Conti, angela.conti@mecklenburgcountync.gov

VIP Travel Club Jrs.for kids, ages 612, with visual impairmentsOut of school field trips are a great way for kids to not only have fun withtheir friends, but become more independent in the community, improvetheir mobility skills, and experience new places. Transportation will beprovided, but kids should bring their own dinner to eat with the group.Location: Marion Diehl Recreation Center, 2219 Tyvola RoadDate: December 5 (Saturday) -

(Christmas at the Library Billy Graham Library)Time: 4:00 PM8:00 PMFee: $20.00Contact: Angela Conti, angela.conti@mecklenburgcountync.gov

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TherapeuticRecreationSectionStaffKarlaGray Karla.Gray@mecklenburgcountync.gov 704.432.4322KerriGood Kerri.Good@mecklenburgcountync.gov 704.432.4323

TherapeuticRecreationSpecialistsAngelaConti Angela.Conti@mecklenburgcountync.gov 704.432.4329VerniceGallon Vernice.Gallon@mecklenburgcountync.gov 704.432.4327KarenHoward Karen.Howard@mecklenburgcountync.gov 704.432.4325MargotHowell Margot.Howell@mecklenburgcountync.gov 704.432.4328JanaMcMullen Jana.McMullen@mecklenburgcountync.gov 704.432.4330KarenNoel Karen.Noel@mecklenburgcountync.gov 704.432.4326PeggyWalker Peggy.Walker@mecklenburgcountync.gov 704.432.4331

Park and Recreation Department Mission Statement:To enrich the lives of our citizens through the stewardship of the

Countys natural resources and the efficient and responsive provision

of quality leisure opportunities, experiences, and partnerships.

Therapeutic Recreation Section Mission Statement:To provide therapeutic recreation services for individuals who have disabilities

that focus on abilities, rather than disabilities and encourage people to attain

their highest level of independent leisure functioning by increasing leisure skills,

improving social and communication skills, increasing independent living skills

and increasing their awareness of and involvement in community recreational

activities; to advocate for and ensure inclusive opportunities in all program

services; to act as advocates for individuals with disabilities by promotingaccessibility at all Department parks, facilities, programs, special events and

classes.