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Therapeutic Recreation Wire - January 2014
Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation
Therapeutic Recreation Section
Karla Gray
TR Senior [email protected]
704.432.4322
Karen HowardTR Specialist
Ariel KliemTR [email protected]
Shannon Maxwell
Jana McMullenTR [email protected]
704.432.4330
Stacey Thomas
TR Specialist
Tari Turner
Abby Wilkerson
http://tr.charmeck.org
www.facebook.com/TRSection
Therapeutic Recreation Section
Contact Information
Happy New Year 2014!!
As you start this new year please consider
checking out all of the programs we have tooffer!
We are looking forward to serving you in2014!
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Programs by Age Group
Page
Pre School 3
Youth 3,4
Teen 4,5,6,
Young Adult 5,6,7,
Adult 5,6,7,
********Basketball and Bowling Volunteers Needed!
The TR Section is looking for a few good adapted
sports volunteers! We need volunteer coaches and
buddies to help with Challenger Basketball on Tuesday
evenings at Marion Diehl Recreation Center from
5:00p-7:00p, Jan 7-Feb 11th. Buddies are also neededhelp with Bumper Bowlers at 10 Park Lanes on
Wednesday afternoons from 4:00p-5:30p, Jan 8-Feb
26th. Volunteers will need to pass a background check
with Mecklenburg County. If you are interested in
volunteering, please contact
Stacey at 704-432-4326 or
********
Programs by Category
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EnrichmentMini Iron Chefs 4
Spill Your Beans 5
Fuel for Life 5
Howies Caf 7
Creative Arts 6Gifted Gardeners 6
Super Sampler 7
Sports and More 6
Adult Cooking Class 6
Socials and ClubsSchools Out Club-Youth 3
TR Dance 5Schools Out Club-Teens 5
VIP Travel 7
SportsKarate 3
Challenger Basketball 4
Bumper Bowlers 3
ParalympicsAir Rifle 4
Table of Contents
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Karatefor pre-school and youth, ages 3-12, with
disabilities.Marion Diehl Recreation Center, 2219
Tyvola RoadJanuary 6February 24, 2014 (Mondays)
*no class Jan 20
7:308:15 pmFor new participants: $75
(includes karate uniform)
For returning participants: [email protected]
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.
Bumper Bowlersfor pre-school and youth, ages 3-12, with
disabilities10 Park Lanes, 1700 Montford Drive
January 8February 26, 2014 (Wednesdays)
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm (or earlier if child bowls
quickly)
Come to 10 Park Lanes for a fun time learninghow to bowl, or improving your bowling skills.
Kids will love learning a new sport and playing
with friends! Parents are asked to stay and watch
their childrens skills, and assist if needed. The
program fee includes 2 games of bowling per
evening and shoe rental.
Schools Out Club for Youthfor youth, ages 6-12, with disabilities
Marion Diehl Recreation Center, 2219 Tyvola
Road
January 21, 2014 (Tuesday)
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
$35.00
During this school day out, children will playgames, make crafts, and engage in physical
activities! All of these activities are used to
promote peer interaction and appropriate social
skills, physical activity, and independence.
Pre School and Youth Programs
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Challenger Basketballfor youth and teens, ages 6-21, with disabilities
Marion Diehl Recreation Center, 2219 Tyvola
Road
January 7February 11, 2014 (Tuesdays)Ages 6-12 5:006:00 pm
Ages 13-21 6:007:00pm
$45
Participants will learn the fundamental skills and
drills needed to play basketball. Participants will
learn to dribble the ball with either hand, proper
ball handling, shooting techniques and good
sportsmanship.
Youth, Teen and Sport Programs
Paralympic Air RifleFor adult disabled Veterans and injured
service members with a physical disabilityMarion Diehl Rec. Center, 2219 Tyvola Road
January 24th (Friday)10:00 am12:00 pm
FREE
The TR Section is excited to offer
Paralympic Air Rife. The program focuses onaccuracy, control and marksmanship. The
program will cover safety, overview of
equipment and rounds of shooting. All
equipment is provided.
Mini Iron Chefsfor youth with disabilities ages 5-12
Marion Diehl Recreation Center 2219
Tyvola Road
Jan 16th - Feb 20th (Thursdays)
5:30pm-6:30pm
$60 for 6 week session (Fee includes chef jacket,
hat and food items)
Grab your chefs gear and get ready to make some
fabulous meals. Youth will learn the basics of
kitchen safety, skills and recipes from around the
world.
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Spill Your Beansfor young women with disabilities ages 16 and up
McAlisters Deli 4805 Park RoadJanuary 27th (Monday)
5:30-7:00pm$10.00 (does not include the cost of dinner)
Welcome to a super-charged ladies night!Spill
Your Beans provides the opportunity for young
women to talk about and gain support for issuestheyre 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.
TR Dance: Casino Nightfor teens and adults with disabilities ages
13 and up
Marion Diehl Rec Center 2219 Tyvola RoadJanuary 17th (Friday)
6:00pm-9:00pm
$10 includes food and refreshments
704.432.0237
FEELING LUCKY??Start the year off right. Bring your lucky charm
and join us for a night of fun and casino games.
Food and refreshments with be served.
Fuel for Life
for young men with disabilities ages 1635
McAlisters Deli 4805 Park Road
January 27th (Monday)
6:00 - 7:30 pm
$10.00 (does not include the cost of dinner)
Come hang out with the guys, fuel your body
with a good dinner, and fuel your life with goodconversation. 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.
Schools Out Club for Teens
For teens, ages 13-21, with disabilities, still
enrolled in high schoolMarion Diehl Rec. Center, 2219 Tyvola Road
January 21st (Tuesday)
8:30 am4:30 pm
$35.00 per date
[email protected]@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov
On your School Day Out, come and enjoy a
variety of activities to promote social skills and phy
activity while spending time with your friends!
Teen and Young Adult Programs
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Creative ArtsFor adults and seniors, ages 18 and up with
disabilities
Marion Diehl Recreation Center, 2219 Tyvola
RoadJanuary 2March 19 (Wednesdays)
10:00 a.m.12:00 noon
$80.00 for 8-week [email protected]
Break out the brushes, paints, clay and muchmore! Spend Wednesday mornings expressing
yourself through a variety of art media: painting,
sculpture, collage and pottery, to name a few. All
materials for this 6-week class are included in the
program fee.
Sports & MoreFor adults, ages 18 and up with disabilities
Marion Diehl Recreation Center,
2219 Tyvola RoadJanuary 31March 21 (Fridays)
10:00 a.m.12:00 noon$80.00 for 8-week class
Dance and move your way to fitness!Activities include basic line dance
instruction; sport skill development; and stretches
and exercise movements to music. All equipment
is provided. Join us for this updated class!
Gifted GardenersFor adults, ages 18 and up with developmental
disabilitiesMarion Diehl Recreation Center, 2219 Tyvola Road
January 28March 25 (Tuesdays)- no class Feb 1810:00 a.m.12:00 noon
$80.00 for 8-week class
Gardening in winter? YES! The Gifted Gardeners wi
very busy: filling our raised tables with winter-seasovegetables; caring for permanent plantings at the Ma
Diehl Center; crafting items using plant materials; an
starting seeds for spring planting. Please dress for the
weather, as we spend part of each class outdoors, we
permitting.
Teen and Young Adult Programs
Adult Cooking ClassFor adults and seniors, ages 18 and up with
developmental disabilities
Marion Diehl Recreation Center, 2219 Tyvola Road
January 27March 24 (Mondays)- no class Feb 17
10:00 a.m.12:00 noon
$80.00 for 8-week class
Spend Monday mornings in the kitchen! In addition
learning or improving basic cooking skills, participa
will learn about kitchen safety and hygiene; making
healthy food choices; and proper food handling and
storage practices.
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Young Adult and Adult Programs
VIP Travel ClubFor adults and seniors, ages 35 and up, with a
visual impairmentPick-up/Drop-off locations:
Marion Diehl Recreation Center (MDRC),
2219 Tyvola RoadMetrolina Association for the Blind (MAB), 704
Louise Avenue
January 22 (Wed) JAARS Facility Tour, Waxhaw
Pick-up: MDRC @ 9:00 a.m.., MAB @ 9:30 a.m.Drop-off: MAB @ 3:30 p.m., MDRC @ 4:00 p.m.
$15.00 each [email protected]
Enjoy a social day with friends, while buildingindependence in the community. Learn about
historical, educational and recreational attractions
in the Charlotte area. Please bring money forlunch.
Super Samplerfor adults, ages 18 and up with disabilities
Marion Diehl Recreation Center, 2219Tyvola Road
January 1315 (Monday-Wednesday)10:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
$60.00
A "Super Sampler" of winter-time fun for
adults with disabilities. Join your friends for a
3-day session of daily programs...try
something new, or practice favorite skills!These sample programs will allow participants
to try out a variety of cooking, gardening,
creative arts, dance, fitness and sport skill
activities.
Howies Cafe
for adults, ages 18 and up with disabilities
Marion Diehl Recreation Center, 2219Tyvola Road
January 18February 15 (Saturdays)10:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
$75.00
Welcome to Howie's Cafe, where you are the
chefs! Adult participants with developmentaldisabilities will improve or master basic
cooking skills, with an emphasis on attractive
food presentation and restaurant-style table
serving. Additional skills taught will include
kitchen safety and hygiene; making healthy
food choices; and proper food handling and
storage practices. Fees for this 5-week class
include all materials and food.
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