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Therapeutic Recreation Wire -January 2016

Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation

Therapeutic Recreation Section

Karla Gray

TR Senior Manager

[email protected]

980-314-1314

Danielle Dobbs-Jackson

TR Specialist

[email protected]

Karen Howard

TR [email protected]

Melissa JohnsonTR [email protected]

Ariel Kliem

TR [email protected]

980-314-1306

Shannon Maxwell

TR Specialist

[email protected]

980-314-1308

Jana McMullen

TR Specialist

[email protected]

980-314-1305

Stacey Thomas

TR Specialist

[email protected]

http://tr.charmeck.org

Therapeutic Recreation Section

Contact Information

Staff Spotlight!!

Meet Melissa!

Melissa has been with TR since

September 2014!

Here are some Fun Facts about her!!

I am a true Charlotte native--my family has

been in this area since they came from Scotland

in the mid-

1700s.

It is a lifelong dream to go on the Price is Right

and win the Showcase prize.

I really enjoy being outdoors and doing most all

outdoor activities, and hope to pass that same

appreciation of nature onto my daughter.

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Wilderness Bunch North

For teens and young adults, ages 16 to 35, with

disabilitiesDrop off/Pick up at 865 South Street, Davidson

28036

Friday, January 29th -Sunday, January 31st

Drop off at 3:30pm Friday, Pick up 3pm Sunday

[email protected]

Enjoy the great outdoors from the warmth andcomfort of a cabin at Morrow Mountain State

Park! Drop off and pick up location will be

located at 865 South Street in Davidson. We will

spend two nights "camping" in the heated cabins,

and keep busy with a lot of different activities

including crafts and visiting local sites.

Participants must be completely independent in

self-care. Registration is required and the

deadline to register is Friday, January 22,

2016.

Schools Out Club for Youth and Teens

For youth, ages 6-12, with disabilities

For teens, ages 13-21, with disabilities

Marion Diehl Recreation Center

2219 Tyvola Road

January 25th (Monday)

8:30 am 4:30 pm

$35.00

[email protected]

Come spend your days out of school having fun andgoing on adventures with your friends! We will take

trips, play games, do arts and crafts and more! All of

these activities are used to promote peer interaction a

appropriate social skills, physical activity, and

independence.

Kids Holiday Baking

For youth, ages 5 -12, with disabilities

Robert B Blythe Building

102 Gilead Rd, Huntersville NC

December 16th (Wednesday)

5:00 pm -7:00 pm

$10.00

[email protected]

Children will bake holiday treats and build amazing g

gerbread houses. They will take home what they bake

and the corresponding recipes!

Programs

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Little Gymsters

For pre-school and youth, ages 4-10, with

disabilitiesMyGYM SouthPark

5110 Park Rd #2D,

Charlotte NC 28209January 8th February 12th (Fridays)

4:00 pm 5:00 pm$40.00

[email protected]

This special needs My Gym class will include

dynamic warm ups, interactive relays, big

obstacle adventures, gymnastics, sports skills and

teamwork games. Well-trained staff will lead

children through the absolute BEST of My Gym's

fun skills and activities that strengthen and

challenge your child in a FUN and uplifting

atmosphere!

Challenger BasketballFor youth and teens, ages 6-21, with disabilitiesMarion Diehl Recreation Center

2219 Tyvola RoadJanuary 11th February 22nd (Mondays)

*No class Jan 18th

5:30 pm 6:30 pm (Youth 6-12 yrs)6:30 pm 7:30 pm (Teens 13-21 yrs)

$30.00

[email protected]

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.

Pee Wee Basketball

For youth, ages 2-6,with disabilities.

Marion Diehl Recreation Center

2219 Tyvola Road

January 11th -February 15th (Mondays)*No class Jan 18th

5:30 pm 6:30 pm$35.00

[email protected]

Spend the evening with your child, as you learn togetthe basic skills needed to play basketball! During the

sessions, children will have fun with their friends and

work with their parents to develop basketball skills. T

is a great opportunity for parents to interact with their

children in a fun environment and to learn techniques

teaching their children sports.

Programs

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TR Dance-A Night in Hollywoodfor teens and adults with disabilities

ages 13 and up

Marion Diehl Recreation Center,

2219 Tyvola Road

January 15th (Friday)

6:00 pm-9:00 pm$10.00

[email protected]

Get ready for the red carpet! Dress in your best

and come out to a Night in Hollywood! We will

enjoy dinner, dancing and a best-dressed

contest. Pre-registration is suggested, but not

required.

Adapted Tango

for adults with Parkinson's

Tyvola Senior Center, 2225 Tyvola Road

January 12th -February 2nd (Tuesdays)

1:00 pm-2:00 pm

$25.00

[email protected]

It takes YOU to tango!! Come join us for the NEW

Adapted Tango Program. Adapted Tango is an inclu

workout designed for adults with Parkinson's.

Thesesessions will focus on increasing balance, hand-eye

coordination, initiation of movement and will teach

participants a variety of basic tango steps. The cost

covers all 4 weeks, and caretakers or partners are

encouraged to come, although not required.

Programs

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BookD

For teens, ages 13-18, with disabilities.

Marion Diehl Recreation Center,2219 Tyvola Road

January 13th (Wednesday)

5:30 pm -6:30 pm$10.00

TBD North

January 15th (Friday)

5:30-6:30 pm

$10.00

[email protected]

Lets read! Two different locations available to

read and discuss a popular Teen fiction book.

Each reader will be encouraged to read aloud for

their peers as much as they would like. Readers of

all abilities are welcome!

Brick Builders

For youth, ages 7-12, with disabilitiesMarion Diehl Recreation Center

2219 Tyvola Road

January 19th March 23rd (Tuesdays)5:30 pm 6:30 pm

$30.00

[email protected]

Develop the skills needed to become a Master Builde

Eight themed Lego building weeks provide opportu

for individual and group builds designed to socialize

create. We provide all the Lego bricks for the progr

Programs