TR Wire April 2012

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Therapeutic Recreation Wire - April 2012

Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation

Therapeutic Recreation Section

Karla Gray

TR Senior Manager

[email protected]

704.432.4322

http://tr.charmeck.org

www.facebook.com/TRSection

Jana McMullenTR Specialist

[email protected]

704.432.4330

Angela Tate

TR [email protected]

Therapeutic Recreation Section Contact Information

Karen HowardTR Specialist

[email protected]

704.432.4325

Ariel KliemTR [email protected]
http://tr.charmeck.org/http://www.facebook.com/trsectionhttp://www.facebook.com/trsectionhttp://tr.charmeck.org/


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Programs by Age Group

Page

Preschool 3Youth 3-4

Teen 3-6Young Adult 3-6

Adult 3-6Seniors 3-6

Parents & Caregivers 2

Summit - a Parent/Caregiver Group

McAlisters Deli, 4805 Park Road

April 10 (Tuesday)

6:00 - 7:00 pm

FREE!

Please note the [email protected]

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. At the

March meeting, we will receive a presentation by

the Developmental Vision Center please note

the location!

Programs by Category

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EnrichmentAdult Cooking Classes 4

Spring Break Camp Youth 4

Spring Break Camp Teens 4

Gifted Gardeners 6

Super Saturday Chefs 6

Clubs & SocialsTR Date Nite 6

Fuel for Life 5

Spill Your Beans 5

Supper Club 5

TR Dance 6

VIP Travel Club 6

CommunityGarden 2 You 4Summit 2

SportsPee Wee Sports: Tee Ball 3

VI Putt Putt 3

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Pee Wee Sports: Tee Ballfor kids ages 3-6, with disabilities

Marion Diehl Adaptive Field, 2229 Tyvola RoadApril 14May 12(Saturdays)11:00 am11:45 am or Noon12:45pm$35.00 per [email protected]

Spend an energizing morning with your child learn-

ing the basic skills needed to play tee ball! During

the 5 sessions, children will have fun with their

friends and work with their parents to develop

skills as well as have fun with basic social games

and activities! This is a great opportunity for par-

ents to interact with their children in a fun environ-

ment and to learn techniques for teaching their chil-

dren sports. Adult participation is required.

VI Putt Putt Practice Teamfor adults, ages 18 and up, with visual impairments

Leatherman Golf Learning Center, 5845 S. TryonApril 12 (Thursdays)3:00 pm4:00 pm$5.00 per [email protected]

Sharpen your Putt-Putt skills! Adults who have

visual impairments are invited to practice for the

North Carolina tournament on April 14

volunteers are also needed to help with guiding

players.

Statewide VI Putt Putt Tournamentfor adults and seniors, ages 18 and up, with visual

impairments

Marion Diehl Rec. Center, 2219 Tyvola RoadApril 14 (Saturday)8:00 am4:00 pm$15.00Lunch included

[email protected]

Registration deadline: March 16

Travel with us to Dan Nicholas Park in Rowan

County for the 24th annual VI Putt Putt

Tournament! Each participant plays 36 holes of

golf. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place trophies will be

awarded in 2 sight divisions, as well as most holes-

in-one:

A-Legally Blind: has some sight, can make outimages and light.

B-Totally Blind: no light perception or images

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Spring Break Camp for Youthfor kids, ages 612, with disabilities

Marion Diehl Rec. Center, 2219 Tyvola RoadMarch 30April 4 (Friday, MondayWednesday)8:30 am4:30 pm$35.00 per date or $120.00 for all 4 [email protected]@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov

Cant get enough of summer camp? Then join us for

a summer day camp experience during spring break.We will be swimming, playing fun games, and taking

field trips all in a supportive

environment that encourages appropriate social

interaction, communication, and independence! An

afternoon snack will be provided each day, but kids

should come with a lunch and dressed to play

outside.

Spring Break Camp for Teens

for teens, ages 1321, with disabilitiesMarion Diehl Rec. Center, 2219 Tyvola RoadApril 2April 4 (Monday-Wednesday)8:30 am4:30 pm$35.00 per date or $90.00 for 3 [email protected]

On your School Day Out, come and enjoy a variety of

activities to promote social skills and physicalactivity while spending time with your friends!

Garden 2 You Farmers MarketMarion Diehl Rec. Center, 2219 Tyvola RoadApril 13 (Friday)1:00 pm5:00 pmFree to attend; inquire about booth rental to sell

plants or [email protected]

Our one-of-a-kind farmers market returns for a new

season! Our first date in April will be a plant sale, to

help our neighbors get ready for Spring! Vegetable,herb and flower plants will be available for purchase,

to benefit the Therapeutic Recreation Summer Camp

scholarship fund. Produce and plants will be grown

by the Gifted Gardeners TR horticulture class, and

donated or sold by local gardeners. The Garden 2

You market is a great place to find the freshest local

food, in your neighborhood! All proceeds go directly

to Partners for ParksTR Summer Camp

Scholarship Fund

Adult Cooking ClassesShort Sessionfor ages 18 and up with disabilitiesMarion Diehl Rec. Center, 2219 Tyvola RoadApril 10, 17 and May 1, 8 (Tuesdays)No class on April 2410:00 [email protected]

Adults with disabilities can spend Tuesday

mornings in the kitchen! 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. All materials and food supplies included.

Spring Break Adult Programs


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Fuel for Lifefor young men, ages 16 and up, with disabilities

McAlisters Deli, 4805 Park RoadApril 16 (Monday)6:00 - 7:30 pm$10.00 (does not include the cost of dinner)[email protected]

Come hang out with the guys, fuel your body with

a good dinner, and fuel your life with good conver-

sation. Fuel for Life provides the opportunity foryoung 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 im-

portant to you.

Spill Your Beansfor young women, ages 16 and up, with disabilities

Caribou Coffee, 4327 Park RoadApril 23 (Monday)5:30 pm - 7:00 pm$10.00 (does not include the cost of dinner)[email protected]

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, friend-

ships, and self-esteem. Each month we will host a

guest speaker or lead a discussion about issues that

are important to you.

Supper Clubfor teens and adults, ages 13 and up,

with disabilities

Marion Diehl Rec. Center, 2219 Tyvola RoadApril 20 (Friday) - Spring Fling6:00 pm7:00 [email protected]

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 programdate.

TR Dancefor teens and adults, ages 13 and up,

with disabilities

Marion Diehl Rec. Center, 2219 Tyvola RoadApril 20 Friday) - Spring Fling

7:00 pm9:00 [email protected]

Pre-register or register at the door.

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Gifted GardenersSpring IIfor adults, ages 18 and up with disabilities

Marion Diehl Rec. Center, 2219 Tyvola RoadApril 25June 6 (Wednesdays)10:00 am12:00 [email protected]

Spring is coming! The Gifted Gardeners will be

very active: filling our raised tables with

vegetables, flowers and herbs; caring for permanent

plantings at the Marion Diehl Center; and crafting

items using plant materials. We will be preparing

for the Garden 2 You farmers market dates in

May and June! Please note that some classes will

take place at the Sensory Garden in Nevin Park,

where we will be outdoors and possibly negotiating

uneven terrain.

Super Saturday Chefsfor teens to adults, ages 13 and up, with disabilities

Marion Diehl Rec. Center, 2219 Tyvola RoadApril 21 (Saturday) - Brunch Bunch10:00 am1:00 [email protected]

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 focusin addition to learning

or improving basic cooking skills, participants will

learn about kitchen safety and hygiene; makinghealthy food choices; and proper food handling and

storage practices.

VIP Travel Clubfor adults and seniors, ages 35 and up,

with a visual impairment

April 24 (Tuesday) - JAARS facility in WaxhawPick up: MDRC 8:30 am; MAB 9:00 amDrop off: MAB 3:30 pm; MDRC 4:00 [email protected]

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.

TR Date Night at the MDCfor adults with disabilities, ages 35 and up

April 9 (Monday) - Game Night6:30 pm8:00 [email protected]

[email protected]

Join us for group date night at the Marion Diehl

Recreation Center! This co-ed program for adults

with disabilities will help you gain confidence in

your social skills, develop hobbies and interest with

others, and build new friendships. Sign up today!

Young Adult & Adult Programs

TR Wire April 2012

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