TR Wire September-October 2016

Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation
Therapeutic Recreation Section
Therapeutic Recreation Section

Contact Information
Karla Gray
TR Senior Manager
Karla.Gray@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov
980-314-1314
Danielle Dobbs-Jackson
TR Specialist
Danielle.Dobbs@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov
980-314-1309
Karen Howard
TR Specialist
Karen.Howard@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov
980-314-1303
Melissa Johnson
TR Specialist
Melissa.Johnson@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov
980-314-1304
Ariel Kliem
TR Specialist
Ariel.Kliem@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov
980-314-1306
Shannon Maxwell
TR Specialist
Shannon.Maxwell@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov
980-314-1308
Stacey Thomas
TR Specialist
Stacey.Thomas@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov
980-314-1302
Shawn Whitman
TR Specialist
Shawn.Whitman@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov
980-314-1307
http://tr.charmeck.org
Did You Know?

Yoga Health Benefits include:
Lower blood pressure
Greater flexibility
Enhanced brain function
Lower cholesterol
Strengthened bones ond joints
Weight loss
Decresead stress
Mental focus
Plus much more..
- Statistics by Yoga Health Foundation
Therapeutic Recreation Wire -September/October 2016
Programs Paralympic/ Para

Fishing (Para)- September and October
For adults aged 18 + up with physical disabilities
September:
Ramsey Creek Park,
18441 Nantz Road Cornelius, NC 28078
Sept 7th- 28th (Wednesdays)
9:00 am - 11:00 am
$40.00
October:
15222 York Rd, Charlotte, NC 28278
Oct 5th - 19th (Wednesdays)
9:00 am - 11:00 am
$30.00
Ready to get outside and cast a line? Sign up for
our new fishing program! This program is
designed for persons with physical disabilities,
aged 18 and up and will introduce participants to
the outdoors through the experience of fishing.
This clinic is open for people of all ages and
abilities. All equipment (including any necessary
adaptive equipment) is provided.
Registration Deadline: September 1st , 2016
September 30th, 2016
Wheelchair Tennis
For teens and adults, ages 14 and up,
with physical disabilities
Park Road Park Tennis Facility Court #12,
6620 Park Road
Sept 12th - Oct 17th (Mondays)
4:45 pm 5:45 pm
$30.00
Come learn the basics skills of wheelchair tennis in a fun
environment! Rackets and balls will be provided.
Participants must bring their own wheelchair. Any type
wheelchair will work for this program!
Registration Deadline: September 7th, 2016
Paralympic Air Rifle- September and October

For adult disabled Veterans and injured \service
members with a physical disability
Marion Diehl Recreation Center,
2219 Tyvola Road
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Sept 6 - 27 (Tuesdays)
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
$40.00
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Oct 4 - 18 (Tuesdays)]
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
$30.00
Registration Deadline: August 31st, 2016
Programs Fitness/Wellness
Fitness Boot Camp (Para)
For adults, ages 18 and up, with physical disabilities
Marion Diehl Recreation Center
2219 Tyvola Road
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September 6 - September 27 (Tuesdays)
8:30 am 9:45 am
$20.00
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October 4 - October 18 (Tuesdays)
8:30 am 9:45 am
$15.00
Want to get in shape and have fun doing it?
Enlist for an exciting new program designed to
build muscle, develop coordination, improve
flexibility, and boost confidence. Participants
will learn fitness fundamentals from a certified
personal trainer to improve physical health in a
FUN and encouraging atmosphere!
Registration deadline: August 31, 2016
Mountain Biking
2219 Tyvola Road
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September 7 - September 28 (Wednesdays)
1:00 pm 3:00 pm
$40.00
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October 5 - October 19 (Wednesdays)
1:00 pm 3:00 pm
$30.00
Enjoy the outdoors in an exciting, unique way with our
mountain biking program. This program is open to all
levels of experience. Topics will include riding
techniques, clothing, equipment, safety, and bike
maintenance. This program will combine educational
discussions with practical outdoor riding experiences.
Registration deadline: September 1st, 2016
Zumba
For teens and adults, ages 16 and up, with disabilities
2219 Tyvola Road
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5:30 pm 6:30 pm
$20.00
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5:30 pm 6:30 pm
$15.00
Zumba classes are open to participants of any skill or
fitness level. They provide a fun, party-like atmosphere
with simple, easy-to-follow Latin-inspired dance
movements designed to get you into shape fast. Led by a
certified Zumba instructor, you can dance your way to
good health and fitness.
Registration deadline: August 31, 2016/September 29
Programs Fitness/Wellness
Yoga
For adults, ages 18 and up, with developmental
disabilities
2219 Tyvola Road
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September 8 - September 29 (Thursdays)
6:00 pm 7:00 pm
$20.00
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October 6 - October 27 (Thursdays)
6:00 pm 7:00 pm
$20.00
Our yoga classes welcome everyone, regardless
of fitness level or yoga experience. Yoga
encourages movement and the flow of blood and
oxygen through the body for improved balance,
increased energy, and better flexibility. Join our
certified yoga instructor for a safe and fun
atmosphere to improve your overall health.
Registration deadline: September 2, 2016
October 3rd, 2016
Weight Training (Para)

TBD
September 7th- September 28th (Wednesdays)
6:00 pm 7:00 pm
$20.00
Get ready to get pumped with our weight training
program. Led by a certified personal trainer, this program
will offer insight into effective training techniques,
equipment, supplements, gym etiquette, and practical
training experience. You will learn how to live a healthy
lifestyle and see the results you want in a fun and
encouraging atmosphere.
Fitness Boot Camp

For teens and adults, ages 16 and up, with
developmental disabilities
2219 Tyvola Road
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September 10 - September 24 (Saturdays)
8:30 am 9:45 am
$15.00
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October 1 - October 29 (Saturdays)
8:30 am 9:45 am
$25.00
Want to get in shape and have fun doing it? Enlist for
an exciting new program designed to build muscle,
develop coordination, improve flexibility, and boost
confidence. Participants will learn fitness fundamentals
from a certified personal trainer to improve physical
health in a FUN and encouraging atmosphere!
Programs Sports
North Adaptive Baseball
For youth and teens, ages 6-22, with disabilities
McEver Fields, Field 1,
626 South Street Davidson, NC 28036
Sept 6th - Oct 18th (Tuesdays)
6:00 pm 7:00 pm
$65.00
Join the Therapeutic Recreation Section of
Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation for
Adaptive Baseball in Davidson. Players will
participate in a non-competitive atmosphere while
demonstrating the basic skills of baseball,
including: Hitting, Fielding, Catching, Base
Running, and Throwing!
Registration Deadline: August 31st , 2016
Pee Wee Soccer - North
For youth, ages 2-6 with disabilities
Robbins Park
17738 W. Catawba Ave; Cornelius NC 28031
Sept 12 Oct 17, 2016 (Mondays)
4:00 pm 5:00 pm
$30.00
Spend the evening with your child, as you learn
together, the basic skills needed to play soccer!
During the 6 sessions, children will have fun with
their friends and work with their parents to develop
soccer skills. This is a great opportunity for parents
to interact with children in a fun environment and
to learn techniques for teaching their children
sports. This program will meet at Robbins Park
(17738 W. Catawba Ave) in Cornelius.
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Sports and More

For adults, ages 18 (out of high school) and up,
with disabilities
2219 Tyvola Road
September 9th-October 28th (Fridays)
10:00 am 12:00 pm
$80.00
Dance and move your way to fitness! Activities include
sport skill development and stretches and exercise
movements to music. All equipment is provided. Join us
for this energetic class!
Registration deadline: September 7th, 2016
Little Gymsters
For pre-school and youth, ages 4-10,with
disabilities
MyGYM SouthPark,
5110 Park Rd #2D, Charlotte NC 28209
September 9th - October 21st (Fridays)
4:00 pm 5:00 pm
$35.00
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!
Registration Deadline: September 6th , 2016
Programs Dances and Parties

Keep Pounding Party - North
For teens & adults, ages 13 and up with disabilities
Robert B. Blythe Building
102 Gilead Rd; Huntersville, NC
September 9, 2016
6:00 pm 9:00 pm
$10.00
TRINFO@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov
Monster Mash Dance

Tyvola Senior Center Center,
2225 Tyvola Road
October 21st (Friday)
6:00 pm 9:00 pm
$10.00
trinfo@mecklenburgcountync.gov
Come to the annual Monster Mash Dance! Show off

your costumes, dance to your favorite tunes (including
Come celebrate the start of a new Football/
lots of Halloween favorites), enjoy dinner and
Panthers season! Were bringing in the season
with a football themed dinner and party. Activities refreshments, play games, and win a prize in our costume
contest!
will include cornhole, ring toss, football quilt
square decorations and much more.
TR Dance: Carnival
2219 Tyvola Road
September 16 th
6:00 pm 9:00 pm
$10.00
TRinfo@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov
Come one, come all, and step right up to the TR
Dance: Carnival!! Join us for a night of food,
music, games, friends, and FUN! Pre-registration
is encouraged but not required.
TR Northern Party BOO Bash

North Mecklenburg Senior Center
102 Gilead Road, Huntersville NC
October 7th, 2016
6:00 9:00 pm
$10.00
trinfo@mecklenburgcountync.gov
Come join us at the TR Halloween Party in the north!

Join us for some ghoulish games, dinner and dancing!
Wear your best costume to compete in the costume
contest.
Programs Sports
Pee Wee Sports Sampler
Marion Diehl Adaptive Field, 2229 Tyvola Rd
Sept 10 Oct 22, 2016 (Saturdays)
9:00 am 10:00 am
$30.00
Spend the evening with your child, as you learn
together a different sport each week. During the 7
sessions, children will have fun with their friends
and work with their parents to develop different
sports skills. This is a great opportunity for parents
to interact with children in a fun environment and
to learn techniques for teaching their children
sports. This program will meet the Marion Diehl
Adaptive Field (Queens Sports Complex 2229
Tyvola Rd).
Adaptive Tennis
For ages 13-25 with disabilities
Park Rd Park Tennis Complex
6220 Park Rd; Charlotte, NC
Sept 6 Oct 18, 2016 (Mondays)
5:00 pm 6:00 pm
$35.00
Come out and learn tennis basics. Participants will learn
tennis etiquette, how to use forehand/backhand
techniques, volley and serve during this 7 week program.
This program will meet at Park Road Park Tennis
Facility (6215 Park Rd).
TR: Bowling
For adults, ages 18 and up, with a
mental health diagnosis
10 Park Lanes
1700 Montford Drive
September 9th-September 23rd (Fridays)
9:00 am 11:00 am
$30.00
October 14th October 21st (Fridays)
9:00 am 11:00 am
$20.00
Need a morning full of fun? Join us for bowling!
Improve your bowling skills while having fun with
friends!
October 10th, 2016
Programs Social/Outings
Young Adults on the Go!
For young adults, ages 21(out of high school)-40,
with disabilities
Marion Diehl Rec Center
2219 Tyvola Road
SEPTEMBER DATE TBD
COST TBD
Get ready to be on the GO with this exciting
monthly program, just for young adults! Youre
sure to enjoy the wide variety of attractions and
events well take inhang out with people you
know, and make new friends, too! Participants
must be independent in self-care.
Open Mic/Game Night (North)

For adults, ages 18 and up, with disabilities
TBD
September 12 th- September 26th (Mondays)
6:00 pm 8:00 pm
$30.00
Come enjoy a night with games, music, and friends! At
open mic/game night we will learn and play various card
and board games, sing karaoke, and spend quality time
hanging out with friends. This program will provide a
great opportunity to improve social skills while engaging
with peers.
Movie Etiquette
2219 Tyvola Road
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3:00 pm 5:00 pm
$40.00
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3:00 pm 5:00 pm
$30.00
Do you love going to the movies? Join us for this unique
program which will explore the movie-going experience
and how to make the most of spending quality time going
to the movies with friends and family. We will play
games, discuss our favorite movies and why we love
them in a FUN, safe environment. The cost includes two
outings to the movies.
Registration deadline: August 31st, 2016
Programs Clubs
TR Dance Club
For individuals, ages 15 and up, with disabilities
2219 Tyvola Road
September 10th- 24th (Saturdays)
12:30 pm 1:30 pm
$15.00
October 15th 29th (Saturdays)
2:30 pm 1:30 pm
$15.00
Schools Out Club Teens

For teens, ages 13-21 (still in high school),
with disabilities
2219 Tyvola Road
October 3rd (Monday)
October 31st (Monday)
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
$50.00 per date
On your school day out, enjoy a variety of activities to
promote social skills and physical activity while
spending time with your friends.
Come out and show your moves with the Dance

Club Program. Dance Club will provide
individuals the opportunity to learn basic dance
moves, participate in group line dances and enjoy Camera Program
For teens, ages 13-18 with disabilities
plenty of free style and fun!!
2219 Tyvola Rd
Sept 7 Sept 28, 2016 (Wednesdays)
Performing Arts Club
5:00 pm 6:00 pm
For teens and young adults, ages 13-35,
$20.00
with disabilities
Oct 5 Oct 28, 2016 (Wednesdays)

5:00 pm 6:00 pm
2219 Tyvola Road
$15.00
DATE TBD
COST TBD
Bring a creative eye for this program! Each participant
will have the ability to borrow a camera from us or bring
Do you like acting and meeting new friends?
his/her own to use. We will take pictures around Marion
Come join us for the Performing Arts Club for
Diehl that correspond to the theme for the week and use
theater games, skits and more! Come meet new
them to spark group conversation. Participants will be
friends and hang out with old friends as well!
able to explore their thoughts and feelings through the
camera lens.
Registration deadline: September 2nd, 2016
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Programs Clubs
The Social Grub Club
For teens and adults, ages 16 and up,
with
disabilities South Park Mall Food Court
4400 Sharon Road
September 13th and September 27th (Tuesdays)
5:30 pm-7:00 pm
$20. 00 (does not include dinner)
October 11th (Tuesday)

5:30 pm-7:00 pm
$10.00 (does not include dinner)
October 7th, 2016
Come hang out with your friends, enjoy a good
dinner at the food court, and engage in a facilitated
group discussion. This new social program provides
the opportunity for participants to improve social
skills, and engage with their peers
Paralympic Boccia Club

For teens and adults, ages 13 and older, with a
physical disability, CP, spinal cord injury or
stroke
2219 Tyvola Road
September 12, 19 and 26 (Mondays)
5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m.
$15.00
October 3, 10 and 17 (Mondays)
5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m.
$15.00
Test your strategy! The object of Boccia is to
roll/throw a game ball closest to the target ball.
During the ongoing Boccia Club program,
players will develop or improve sport skills while
learning the rules of the game. This program is
part of Paralympic Sport Metrolina.
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Brick Builders
Marion Diehl Recreation Center, 219 Tyvola Rd
Sept 8 Sept 29, 2016 (Thursdays)
4:30 pm 5:30 pm
$20.00
Oct 6 Oct 27, 2016 (Thursdays)
4:30 pm 5:30 pm
$20.00
Develop the skills needed to become a Master Builder!
Themed Lego building weeks provide opportunity for
individual and group builds designed to socialize and
create. We provide all the Lego bricks for the program
and also incorporate several different sizes of Lego
type building bricks.
Registration deadline: September 5th, 2016
October 3rd, 2016
BookD: A Reading Club for Teens
For teens ages 13-18 with disabilities
Marion Diehl Recreation Center, 2219 Tyvola Road
September 14, 21 and 28 (Wednesdays)
5:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m.
$15.00 per month
October 5, 12 and 19 (Wednesdays)

5:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m.
$15.00 per month
Lets read! Teens will come together in a relaxed
atmosphere, to read from, listen to and discuss popular
teen literature. Readers of all abilities are welcome!
September 30, 2016
Programs Adult Day

Adult Cooking Class
For adults and seniors, ages 18 and up with developmental disabilities
2219 Tyvola Road
September 12 October 31 (Mondays)
*No class on October 24
10:00 a.m. 12:00 noon
$70.00
Start your week 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.
Creative Arts
For adults and seniors, ages 18 and up
with developmental disabilities
2219 Tyvola Road
September 6 November 1 (Tuesdays) NOTE
NEW DAY!
10:00 a.m. 12:00 noon
$80.00
Break out the brushes, paints, paper and much

more! Spend Tuesdays expressing yourself
through a wide variety of art media and
techniques: painting, plaster casting, mosaic and
paper mache, to name a few. All materials are
included in the program fee.
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Gifted Gardeners
For adults and seniors, ages 18 and up with
2219 Tyvola Road
September 7 November 2 (Wednesdays) NOTE NEW
DAY!
10:00 a.m. 12:00 noon
$80.00
Welcome to the fall gardens! The Gifted Gardeners will

be very busy: filling our raised tables with vegetables,
herbs and flowers; caring for permanent plantings at the
Marion Diehl Center; harvesting produce to take home;
and crafting items using plant materials. Please dress for
the weather, as we spend part of each class outdoors,
weather permitting.
Crafts and Cooking - North
For adults and seniors, ages 18 and up with
Torrence Lytle Center,
508 Dellwood Drive, Huntersville
September 9 October 28 (Fridays)
10:00 a.m. 12:00 noon
$80.00
As the fall season approaches, well be bringing out your

creative side! Join us for a variety of art, craft and
cooking projects with a festive, seasonal theme. Healthy
food choices and creative expression are always part of
the fun! All materials are included in the program fee.
Programs Adult Day

Super Saturday Chefs
For teens to adults, ages 13 and up with
disabilities
2219 Tyvola Road
September 17th (Saturday)
10:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m.
$15.00
October 15 (Saturday)
10:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m.
$15.00
Teaching great cookingone 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.
October 12, 2016
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VIP Travel Club

For adults and seniors, ages 35 and up,
with a visual impairment
Pick-up/Drop-off locations please specify when registering:
Marion Diehl Recreation Center (MDRC),
2219 Tyvola Road
Metrolina Association for the Blind (MAB),
704 Louise Avenue
September 21 (Wednesday)
Apple Hill Orchard and Cider Mill, Morganton
October 18 (Tuesday) Patterson Farm, Mt. Ulla,
NC
Pick-up: MDRC @ 8:30 a.m., MAB @ 9:00 a.m.
Drop-off: MAB @ 4:00 p.m., MDRC @ 4:30 p.m.
$40.00 lunch included
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 any additional purchases.
October 13th, 2016

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Therapeutic Recreation Section

Therapeutic Recreation Section

Did You Know?

Programs Paralympic/ Para

Paralympic Air Rifle- September and October

Therapeutic Recreation Wire -September/October 2016

Therapeutic Recreation Wire -September/October 2016

Weight Training (Para)

Fitness Boot Camp

Therapeutic Recreation Wire -September/October 2016

Sports and More

Therapeutic Recreation Wire -September/October 2016

Programs Dances and Parties

Monster Mash Dance

Come to the annual Monster Mash Dance! Show off

TR Northern Party BOO Bash

Come join us at the TR Halloween Party in the north!

Therapeutic Recreation Wire -September/October 2016

Therapeutic Recreation Wire -September/October 2016

Open Mic/Game Night (North)

Therapeutic Recreation Wire -September/October 2016

Schools Out Club Teens

Come out and show your moves with the Dance

Oct 5 Oct 28, 2016 (Wednesdays)

Therapeutic Recreation Wire -September/October 2016

October 11th (Tuesday)

Paralympic Boccia Club

October 5, 12 and 19 (Wednesdays)

Therapeutic Recreation Wire -September/October 2016

Programs Adult Day

Break out the brushes, paints, paper and much

Welcome to the fall gardens! The Gifted Gardeners will

As the fall season approaches, well be bringing out your

Programs Adult Day

VIP Travel Club

Enjoy a social day with friends, while building

Therapeutic Recreation Wire -September/October 2016

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