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Therapeutic Recreation Wire - October 2012
Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation
Therapeutic Recreation Section
Karla Gray
TR Senior Manager
704.432.4322
Abby Bergman
TR Specialist
704-432-4328
Karen Howard TR Specialist
704.432.4325
Ariel Kliem TR Specialist
704.432.4327
Shannon Maxwell
TR Specialist
704-432-4331
Jana McMullen TR Specialist
704.432.4330
Stacey Thomas
TR Specialist
704-432-4326
http://tr.charmeck.org
www.facebook.com/TRSection
Therapeutic Recreation Section
Contact Information
Therapeutic Recreation is in full swing with
Fall Programming!
Grab your favorite costume and join us at
the Monster Mash Dance on October 19th!!
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Programs by Age Group Page
Preschool/Youth 3
Teen 4,5,6,7
Young Adult 4,5,6,7
Adult 4,8
Parent/Community 8
Programs by Category Page
Enrichment Rhythm Makers 3
Wilderness Bunch 5
Spill Your Beans 6
Fuel for Life 6
Super Saturday Chefs 7
Socials and Clubs School’s Out Club-Youth 3
Supper Club 4
TR Dance 4
Carowinds-Teens 4
School’s Out Club-Teens 5
Carowinds– Young Adults 7
Band of Brothers 8
VIP travel 9
Sports Indoor Soccer 8
Community Summit 9
Outdoor/Adventure Wilderness Bunch 5
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Rhythm Makers for children, ages 2-12 with disabilities
Tom Sykes Rec Center, 1501 Euclid Avenue
October 13-November 17 (Saturdays)
Ages 2-6 1:00-1:45; Ages 7-12 1:45-2:30
$30 for the 6-week class
This energizing Music Therapy group will teach
kids about different sounds and music patterns,
creating music, expressing feelings through songs,
and sharing fun with friends. Come experience the
proven benefits of Music Therapy provided by a
certified professional!
School’s Out Club for Youth for children, ages 6—12, with disabilities
Marion Diehl Rec. Center, 2219 Tyvola Road
October 29 (Monday)
8:30 am—4:30 pm
$35.00 per date
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.
Pre-School and Youth Programs
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Carowinds- Teen for teens, 13-21, with disabilities
Meet at Carowinds
September 29th (Saturday)
12:00-4:00pm
$20.00
Calling Teens!
Didn’t have enough fun this summer? Then join us
for a fun and exciting afternoon at CAROWINDS.
Please note criteria for participation:
Independent in restroom and self-care.
Ability to maintain group pace.
Independent mobility (ambulatory or wheel chair)
and ability to transfer without assistance.
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Supper Club for teens to adults, ages 13 and up with
disabilities
Marion Diehl - Art & Craft Room w/ Kitchen
October 19th (Friday)– Monster Mash
$7.00 each date
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 Dance…sign
up today!
TR Dance for teens and adults, ages 13 and up, with
disabilities
Marion Diehl Rec. Center, 2219 Tyvola Road
October 19th (Friday) –Monster Mash
7:00 pm—9:00 pm
$8.00
Pre-register or register at the door.
Teen and Young Adult Programs
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School’s Out Club for Teens for teens, ages 13-21, with disabilities
Marion Diehl Rec. Center, 2219 Tyvola Road
October 29th (Monday)
8:30 am—4:30 pm
$35.00 per date
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!
Wilderness Bunch
for teens & young adults with disabilities, ages 16-35
Drop off / Pick up at Marion Diehl Recreation Center
2219 Tyvola Road
Camping and day trips from McDowell Nature Preserve
Saturday-Sunday, October 13th-14th
8:30 am (Saturday) - 4:30 pm (Sunday)
$125.00 for the weekend
Wilderness Bunch is designed to teach basic
skills needed for tent camping and participating
in outdoor recreation. Day trips include hiking
and nature lessons. Participants should be
independent in self care. Participants will
need to bring: toiletries, towel, change of clothes,
bathing suit, a sleeping bag, and a flash light.
Teen and Young Adult Programs
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Spill Your Beans for young women with disabilities ages 16 and up
Caribou Coffee, 4327 Park Rd (Located in the
Park Road Shopping Center)
Monday– October 15th
5:30pm-7:00pm
$10.00 per meeting (does not include the cost of
snacks)
Welcome to a super-charged ladies night! Spill
Your Beans provides the opportunity for young
women to talk about and gain support for issues
they’re 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, ages 16 and up, with disabilities
McAlister’s Deli, 4805 Park Road
October 8th (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 good
conversation. Fuel for Life provides the opportunity for
young men to talk about and gain support for
issues they’re 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.
Teen and Young Adult Programs
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Super Saturday Chefs for teens to adults, ages 13 and up with
disabilities
Marion Diehl Recreation Center, 2219 Tyvola
Road
October 20 (Saturday) – Breakfast Club
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
$15.00 per class date
Teaching great cooking…one 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.
Carowinds- Young Adult for young adults, 22-35, with disabilities
Meet at Carowinds
October 6th (Saturday)
12:00-4:00pm
$20.00
Calling Young Adults!
You’ve asked for fun stuff to do and here’s your
chance. Join us for a fun and exciting afternoon at
CAROWINDS.
Please note criteria for participation:
Independent in restroom and self-care.
Ability to maintain group pace.
Independent mobility (ambulatory or wheel
chair) and ability to transfer without assistance.
Young Adult and Adult Programs
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Band of Brothers For young men with disabilities ages 18-35
Marion Diehl Recreation Center
Tuesday, October 9th
6:00pm-8:00pm
$10.00 per meeting
Do you need a night out with the guys to relax and
enjoy new activities? Come hang out with "Band
of Brothers" every Wednesday 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".
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Indoor Soccer for teens and young adults, ages 13—35, with dis-
abilities
Marion Diehl Gymnasium
October 12 (Friday)
October 26 (Friday)
November 02 (Friday)
November 09 (Friday)
4:30 pm—6:00 pm
$30.00
This indoor soccer league is designed to further
develop your soccer skills. Participants will have
the opportunity to work on dribbling, shooting,
and passing. A scrimmage will be played at the
end of every session.
Young Adult and Adult Programs
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“Summit” Parent/Caregiver Group Amelie’s Bakery and Café (in NoDa), 2424 N.
Davidson Street
October 9 (Tuesday) – note 2nd Tuesday!
7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
FREE (participants may purchase food if desired)
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. Note our new location
and time!
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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
October 24 (Wednesday) – Greenway Tour and
Historic Latta Plantation
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 date
Enjoy a social day with friends, while building
independence in the community. Learn about
historical, educational and recreational attractions
in the Charlotte area. Please bring money for
lunch.
Adult and Community Programs
