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Therapeutic Recreation Wire - October 2011
Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation
Therapeutic Recreation Section
Therapeutic Recreation Section
Contact Information
Karla Gray
TR Senior Manager
704.432.4322
Megan HotzeTR Specialist
704.432.4326
Karen Howard
TR Specialist
704.432.4325
Margot Howell
TR Specialist
704.432.4328
Ariel KliemTR Specialist
704.432.4327
Jana McMullenTR Specialist
704.432.4330
Angela TateTR Specialist
704.432.4329
Peggy Walker
TR Specialist
704.432.4331
Save the Date:Saturday, November 12th
for persons with physical and visualdisabilities
The TR Section will be hosting aParalympic Experience on Saturday,November 12. Clinics and demos include:
SwimmingTrack
HandcyclingBoccia
Contact: Jana [email protected]
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Programs by Age Group
Page
Preschool 3
Youth 3
Teen 4-9
Young Adult 4-9
Adult 5-9Seniors 7-9
Parents & Caregivers 9
Programs by Category
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EnrichmentSchools Out Youth 3
Beyond the Bell 6
Super Saturday Chefs 7Young Adult Program 4
Wilderness Bunch 4
Clubs & SocialsTR Family Halloween 3Band of Brothers 6
Fuel for Life 4
Paralympic Swim Club 8
Spill Your Beans 6Supper Club 5
TR Dance 5VIP Travel Club 8
CommunityGarden 2 You 9Summit 9
SportsSoccer Clinic 8
Tandem Cycling 8
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Schools Out Club for Youthfor kids ages 612, with disabilities
Marion Diehl Rec. Center, 2219 Tyvola Road
October 28 (Friday)8:30 am4:30 pm
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.
TR Family Halloween Party at
Carowindsfor children ages 36, with disabilities, and
their families
Carowinds Amusement Park
October 8 (Saturday)
12:30 pmmeet outside the front entrance tothe park
$20.00 for child and 1 adult;additional tickets (limit 2) $10.00
**fee does not include the cost of [email protected]
Join us for a kid-focused, fun Halloween
celebration at Carowinds Amusement Park.
Special events include a maze,
trick-or-treating, puppet shows, karaoke, and
a Peanuts dance party! TR Families can
enjoy the Halloween festivities together, then
have fun at the amusement park at your own
leisure. Costumes are highly encouraged!!
Preschool & Youth
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Fuel for Lifefor young men, ages 16 and up, with disabilities
Location to be determined
October 10 (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 conversation. 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 im-
portant to you.
Young Adult Day Programfor young adults, ages 18-35, with disabilities
Mecklenburg County Aquatic Center,800 East Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.October 3December 16Mondays and Wednesdays
1:00 pm5:00 pm$15.00 daily or $30.00 per week
[email protected] YADP offers support in leisure skills,independent living skills, and community
service. Instructional opportunities offer ahands-on approach to learning, and
incorporate role-playing activities, expressiveactivities, communication, problem-solving,
and team building.
Wilderness Bunchfor teens and young adults, ages 13-30, withdisabilities
Marion Diehl Rec. Center, 2219 Tyvola Road
October 2830 (FridaySunday)8:30 am (Fri.) - 4:30 pm (Sun.)
Join the Wilderness Bunch as we sleep under
the stars, cook our own food, hike, kayak, and
enjoy the great outdoors. This program isdesigned to teach basic skills needed for tent
camping and participating in outdoorrecreation. Day trips include hiking, nature
lessons, and kayaking.
Teen & Young Adult Programs
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TR Dancefor teens and adults, ages 13 and up,
with disabilities
Marion Diehl Rec. Center, 2219 Tyvola RoadOctober 21 (Friday) - Monster Mash7:00 pm9:00 pm
Do the Mash, the Monster Mash!
Pre-register or register at the door.
Supper Clubfor teens and adults, ages 13 and up,
with disabilities
Marion Diehl Rec. Center, 2219 Tyvola RoadOctober 21 (Friday) - Monster Mash6:00 pm7:00 pm$7.00
Be part of a favorite tradition by spending an
evening out with your friends. We will enjoya healthy meal before each TR SectionDance...sign up today!
Registration is due one week prior to programdate.
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Spill Your Beansfor young women, ages 16 and up, with
Disabilities
Caribou, at Park Road Park Shopping Center
October 17 (Monday)6:00 - 7:30 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 foryoung women to talk about and gain supportfor issues theyre facing, such as health &
safety, independent living, relationships,
friendships, and self-esteem (participants willhave the opportunity to choose the topics to
learn about). Each month we will host a guestspeaker or lead a discussion about issues that
are important to you.
Band of Brothersfor young men, ages 18-35, with disabilities
Marion Diehl Rec. Center, 2219 Tyvola RoadOctober 5 and 12 (Wednesdays)
6:00 pm8:00 pm$10.00 per meeting
Do you need a night out with the guys to relax
and enjoy new activities? Come hang outwith Band of Brothers every Wednesdaynight from 68 pm. You can practice social
skills, meet new people, enjoy communityoutings and develop positive relationships, all
while enjoying some guy time.
Beyond the Bell: Teen Afterschool
Programfor teens and young adults, ages 13-21, with
disabilitiesMarion Diehl Rec. Center, 2219 Tyvola Road
(MondayFriday)2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
$30 (2 days); $75 (per week);$250 (per month)
The School Day is over, but youre still
looking for something to do? Come join us
for the Teen Afterschool Program! This is agreat opportunity to make friends, have fun,
and learn new skills! We will enjoy groupgames, participate in exciting activities and
enjoy weekly swimming.
Teen & Young Adult Programs
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Super Saturday Chefsfor teens and adults, ages 13 and up, with
disabilities
October 22 (Saturday) - Breakfast Club10:00 am1:00 pm
Teaching great cooking...one Saturday at a
time! Join us for instructional cooking
classes with a side order of fun andconversation! Each 1-day class has adifferent focusin addition to learning or
improving basic cooking skills, participantswill learn about kitchen safety and hygiene;
making healthy food choices; and proper foodhandling and storage practices.
VIP Travel Clubfor adults and seniors, ages 35 and up,
with a visual impairment
October 7 (Friday) - Museum of the WaxhawsPick up: MDRC 9:00 am; MAB 9:30 am
Drop off: MAB 3:30 pm; MDRC 4:00 pm$15.00
Enjoy a social day with friends, whilebuilding independence in the community.
Learn about historical, educational and
recreational attractions in the Charlotte area.
Please bring money for lunch.
Teen & Adult Programs
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Paralympic Swim Clubfor youth to adults, ages 12 and up,
with physical and visual disabilities.Marion Diehl Recreation Center - Pool
October 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31 (Mondays)5:30 pm6:30 pm$25.00
Paralympic swim club offers a unique social
setting to learn, develop & improve swimskills.
Tandem Cycling
for adults with visual impairmentsMarion Diehl Rec. Center, 2219 Tyvola RoadOctober 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31 (Mondays)9:30 pm11:00 AM
$25.00
Be a part of the Paralympic Sport Club andtry out tandem cycling. Learn how to ride a
tandem bike with a captain, learn basicskills and bike safety.
Soccer Clinicsfor youth and teens, ages 621,
with disabilities.Marion Diehl Adaptive Field
October 20 (Thursday)October 27 (Thursday)4:30 pm6:00 pm
$15.00 per [email protected]
These clinics are designed to teach thefundamental skills of soccer: dribbling,passing, goalie skills, and throwing from
sidelines.
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Garden 2 You Farmers MarketMarion Diehl Recreation CenterPatio and
KitchenOctober 14 (Friday)1:00 pm5:00 pm
Free to attend;inquire about booth rental to sell [email protected]
Come out to a one-of-a-kind farmers market!Vegetables, herbs and plants will be available
for purchase, to benefit theTherapeutic Recreation Summer Camp
scholarship fund. Produce and plants will begrown by the Gifted Gardeners TR
horticulture class, and donated or sold bylocal gardeners. The Garden 2 You market is
a great place to find the freshest local food, inyour neighborhood!
Summit - Parent/Caregiver GroupTom Sykes Rec. Center, 1501 Euclid Ave.
Please note the location for this months
meeting.
October 4 (Tuesday)6:00 - 7:00 pm
FREE! - light refreshments will be [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.
Community
