Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation

Therapeutic Recreation Section

Therapeutic Recreation Section

Contact Information
Karla Gray
TR Senior Manager
Karla.Gray@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov
980-314-1314

Katie Culbreth
TR Specialist
Katherine.Culbreth@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov
980-3141307

Danielle Dobbs-Jackson
TR Specialist
Danielle.Dobbs@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov
980-314-1309

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

http://tr.charmeck.org
September Fun Facts:
-September 5th: National Cheese Pizza Day
-September 9th: National Teddy Bear Day
-September 16th: National Play-Doh Day
-September 19th: International "Talk Like A
Pirate Day"

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 ProgramsYouth
Learn to Ride
For all ages with disabilities
Berewick Recreation Center
5910 Dixie River Rd
Saturday, October 28
11:00 am1:00 pm
Free
Danielle.Dobbs@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov
Come learn the mechanics to ride a bike during
the free Learn to Ride Program. The Learn to
Ride program provides bikes and helmets
during the event, but you are welcome to bring
your own. During this time, participants will be
able to schedule a 30 minute time slot to work
with a CTRS on bike riding skills. Registration
is required to ensure a time slot for your
participant.
Registration Deadline: October 25
Fast Food & Flicks-Youth
For ages 6-12 with disabilities
Marion Diehl Recreation Center, 2219 Tyvola Rd
Saturday, October 7
2:00 pm6:00 pm
$35.00
Danielle.Dobbs@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov
Come join us for a fun evening of movies and
food! Participants will be dropped off and picked
up from Marion Diehl. We will be headed to
AMC 22 Carolina Pavilion to see The Lego
Ninjago Movie on October 7! After the movie,
we will head to Chick-Fil-A for dinner. The cost
of the program covers 1 ticket, Kids pack
(popcorn/drink/candy) and a participant meal!
Participants should be independent in self-care
and be able to sit through a two-hour movie.
Parents are not required to stay for the program.
Registration Deadline: October 3

Pee Wee T-Ball (Wednesday Afternoons)

For youth, ages 2-6 with disabilities
Park Road Park
6220 Park Rd Park
September 6October 18 (Wednesdays)
3:30 pm4:30 pm
$40.00
Danielle.Dobbs@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov

Spend the afternoon with your child learning

the basic skills needed to play T-Ball! During
the 6 sessions, children will have fun with their
friends and work with their parents to develop
T-Ball skills. This is also a great opportunity
for parents to interact with children in a fun
learning environment.

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 ProgramsYouth
Little Gymsters
Pee Wee T-Ball (Saturday Mornings)
For pre-school and youth ages 4-10 with
For youth, ages 2-6 with disabilities
disabilities
Park Road Park
MyGYM South Park, 5110 Park Rd #2D
6220 Park Rd Park
Charlotte NC 28209
September 9October 21
September 8October 27 (NO class 10/13)
NO PRACTICE SEPTEMBER 30
(Fridays)
9:00 am-10:00 am
4:00 pm5:00 pm
$40.00
$35.00
Danielle.Dobbs@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov
Katherine.Culbreth@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov
Spend the afternoon with your child learning the
This special needs My Gym class will include
basic skills needed to play T-Ball! During the 6
dynamic warm ups, interactive relays, big
sessions, children will have fun with their friends obstacle adventures, gymnastics, sports skills and
and work with their parents to develop T-Ball teamwork games. Well-trained staff will lead
skills. This is also a great opportunity for parents
children through the absolute BEST of My Gym's
to interact with children in a fun learning
fun skills and activities that strengthen and
environment.
challenge your child in a FUN and uplifting
atmosphere!
Schools Out Club Youth
Registration Deadline: September 5
For individuals ages 6-12 with disabilities
Marion Diehl Recreation Center
2219 Tyvola Road
September 21-22 (Thursday & Friday), October 30
(Monday)
8:30 pm-4:30pm
$50.00 per date
Katherine.Culbreth@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov

Come spend your school break having fun and

learning new games with your friends! All
activities used to promote peer interaction &
appropriate social skills, physical activity and
independence.
Registration Deadline: September 18, October
25

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 Programs Teens/Young Adults
Performing Arts Club-North
For teens and young adults ages 13-35 with
disabilities
Cornelius Arts Center
19725 Oak Street, Cornelius
September 11-October 16 (Mondays)
4:30 pm-6:00 pm
$45.00
Shannon.Maxwell@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov
Do you like acting and meeting new friends?
Come join us for the Performing Arts Club for
theater games, skits and more! Come meet new
friends and hang out with old friends as well!
Registration Deadline: September 7
Young Adults on the Go! September Outing
For young adults ages 21 (out of high school)-40
with disabilities
Marion Diehl Recreation Center, 2219 Tyvola Rd
September 16 (Saturday)
5:00 pm-9:00 pm
$20.00
Shannon.Maxwell@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov
Join us as we venture to the Matthews Sports
Complex to take in a Charlotte Independence
Soccer Game. We will get dinner at the game!
Dinner is not included in registration fee. Must be
independent in self care.
Registration Deadline: September 11

Performing Arts Club-South

For teens and young adults ages 13-35 with
disabilities
Marion Diehl Recreation Center, 2219 Tyvola Rd
September 12-October 17 (Tuesdays)
4:30 pm-6:00 pm
$45.00
Shannon.Maxwell@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov

Do you like acting and meeting new friends?

Come join us for the Performing Arts Club for
theater games, skits and more! Come meet new
friends and hang out with old friends as well!
Registration Deadline: September 8

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 Programs Teens/Young Adults
Zumba
For ages 16 and up with disabilities
Tyvola Senior Center, 2229 Tyvola Rd
September 5October 24 (Tuesdays)
5:30 pm6:30 pm
$40.00
Danielle.Dobbs@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov
This Latin-infused workout with get you moving,
energized and dancing! Participants will improve
their balance, coordination and fitness by
participating in this program.
Registration Deadline: September 1
TR Dance Club
For individuals ages 15 and up with disabilities
Marion Diehl Recreation Center, 2219 Tyvola
Road
September 9- October 28 (Saturdays)
12:30 pm-1:30 pm
$40.00
Ariel.Kliem@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov
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
plenty of free style and fun!!
Registration Deadline: September 6
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 Programs Teens/Young Adults
Adaptive Tennis Challenger Flag Football-North
For ages 13-35 with disabilities For youth, ages 7-25 with disabilities
Park Rd Park Tennis Complex Robbins Park
6220 Park Road 17738 W. Catawba Ave; Cornelius NC 28031
September 6October 25 (Wednesdays) September 9October 28 (Saturdays)
5:30 pm6:30 pm 11:30 am 1:30 pm
$40.00 Free
Danielle.Dobbs@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov Danielle.Dobbs@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov

Come out and learn tennis basics. Participants will
learn tennis etiquette, how to use forehand/
backhand techniques, volley and serve during this
8 week program.
Registration Deadline: September 1
Fast Food & Flicks - North
For ages 16 and up with disabilities
AMC 12-Northlake
Saturday, September 16
2:00 pm6:00 pm
$40.00
Danielle.Dobbs@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov
Dont miss out on this exciting program offered in
partnership by Mecklenburg County Park and
Recreations Therapeutic Recreation Section, the
Carolina Panthers and Pop Warner Football. All
children will be winners in this league where
everyone gets to play and be a STAR! This
program will meet at Robbins Park (17738 W.
Catawba Ave) in Cornelius.
Registration Deadline: September 7

Come join us for a fun day of movies and food!

We will be headed to AMC 12 Northlake to see
Marvel: Inhumans on September 16! After the
movie, we will head to the food court to eat an
early dinner. The cost of the program covers 1
ticket, popcorn and a participant meal! Participants
should be independent in self-care and be able to
sit through a two-hour movie.
Registration Deadline: September 13

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 Programs Teens/Young Adults
Spirit Squad-North TR: Big Time Bowlers
For youth and teens, ages 7-21 with disabilities For adults ages 18 and up with a disability
Robbins Park 10 Park Lanes, 1700 Montford Drive
17738 W. Catawba Ave; Cornelius NC 28031 September 7-November 9
September 9October 28 (Saturdays) (No session September 21 or October 19)
11:00 am12:30 pm 3:30 pm-5:00pm
Free $80.00
Shannon.Maxwell@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov Ariel.Kliem@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov

Dont miss out on this exciting program offered in Need an afternoon full of fun? Join us for bowling!
partnership by Mecklenburg County Park and Improve your bowling skills while having fun with
Recreations Therapeutic Recreation Section, the friends!
Carolina Panthers and Pop Warner Football. Registration Deadline: September 4
Come one, come all! This program will meet at
Robbins Park (17738 W. Catawba Ave) in
Cornelius.
Registration Deadline: September 7

Schools Out Club Teens

For individuals ages 13-21 with disabilities, still in
high school
Marion Diehl Recreation Center, 2219 Tyvola
Road
September 21 (Thursday), September 22 (Friday)
October 30 (Monday)
$50.00 per date
Ariel.Kliem@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov
Danielle.Dobbs@MecklenburgcountyNC.gov

Come spend your school break having fun and

learning new games with your friends! All
activities used to promote peer interaction &
appropriate social skills, physical activity, and
independence.
Registration Deadline: September 18

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 Programs-Adults
Total Wellness Club North
For adults ages 18 and up with disabilities
Torrence Lytle/Dellwood Center
508 Dellwood Drive, Huntersville NC
September 6October 25 (Wednesdays)
9:30 am-11:30 am
$80.00
Stacey.Thomas@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov
Come out for fitness and FUN! Improve your Total
Wellness through a variety of activities that may
include sport skills, line dance, chair exercise,
nutrition information, music & movement and
active games.
September Registration Deadline: September 1
Gifted Gardeners
For adults and seniors, ages 18 and up with
developmental disabilities
Marion Diehl Recreation Center, 2219 Tyvola
Road
September 5October 24 (Tuesdays)
10:00 am12:00 noon
$80.00
Katherine.Culbreth@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov
Adult Cooking
For adults ages 18 and up with disabilities
Marion Diehl Recreation Center
2219 Tyvola Road
September 11November 6 (Mondays)
NO CLASS ON OCTOBER 30
10:00 am12:00 pm
$80.00
Katherine.Culbreth@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov
Adult cooking is the place to learn various cooking
skills and to learn how to prepare healthy recipes!
We will discuss healthy eating habits and prepare
a different meal each class. Well focus on
hygiene, healthy alternatives to unhealthy foods,
and more!
Registration Deadline: September 6

Fall is HERE! The Gifted Gardeners have LOTS

to do: starting vegetable and flower plants for the
spring season; preparing the gardens and caring
for houseplants at the Marion Diehl Center; and
crafting items using plant materials. Please dress
for the weather, as we spend part of each class
outdoors, weather permitting.
Registration Deadline: September 1

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 ProgramsAdults
VIP Fun Club VIP Travel Club
For adults and seniors, ages 30 and up, with a For adults and seniors, ages 35 and up, with a visual
visual impairment impairment
Marion Diehl Recreation Center, 2219 Tyvola Pick-up/Drop-off locations please specify when
Road registering:
September 11 & 25, October 9 & 23 (Mondays) Marion Diehl Recreation Center (MDRC), 2219
1:00 pm3:00 pm Tyvola Road
$10.00 per month Metrolina Association for the Blind (MAB), 704
Katherine.culbreth@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov Louise Avenue
September 19 (Tuesday)Daniel Stowe Botanical
Come out on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each Garden - Gastonia, NC
month for this FUN activity club! We will try out a October 17 (Tuesday) Carrigan Farms Pumpkin
wide variety of activities, including crafts, cooking, Patch - Mooresville, NC
gardening, art, games and moreall in a casual Pick-up: MDRC @ 8:30 am, MAB @ 9:00 am
social setting. Drop-off: MAB @ 4:00 pm, MDRC @ 4:30 pm
Registration deadline: April 6 $40.00lunch included
Katherine.Culbreth@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov

Enjoy a FUN social day with friends, while building

independence in the community. Learn about
historic, educational and recreation attractions in
Charlotte and surrounding areas. Please bring money
for any extra purchases.
Registration Deadline: September 14, October 12
Game Night (County)
For adults ages 18 and up with disabilities
Marion Diehl Recreation Center
2219 Tyvola Road
September 6October 25 (Wednesdays)
5:30 pm-7:00 pm
$60.00
Katherine.Culbreth@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov

Its game night! We will learn and play card games,

in addition to trying our luck at some of the classic
favorites like UNO and Pictionary! This will be a
social and recreational opportunity to gather together
with your friends for fun!
Registration Deadline: September 1

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 ProgramsParalympic
Paralympic Air Rifle Clinic
For adult disabled Veterans and injured service
members with a physical disability
Marion Diehl Recreation Center, 2219 Tyvola Road
September 22
6:00 pm-7:30 pm
$FREE
Stacey.Thomas@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov
The TR Section is excited to offer Paralympic Air
Rifle. The program focuses on accuracy, control
and marksmanship. The program will cover safety,
overview of equipment and rounds of shooting. All
equipment is provided.
Registration Deadline: September 19
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Paralympic Boccia
For teens and adults, ages 13 and older, with a
physical disability, CP, SCI, MS or stroke
Marion Diehl Recreation Center, 2219 Tyvola Road
September 11October 30 (Mondays)
5:00 pm6:00 pm
$40.00
Katherine.Culbreth@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov
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.
Registration Deadline: September 6
 ProgramsDances
TR: Dance-Game Day Dance TR: DanceMonster Mash
For individuals ages 13 and up with disabilities For teens & adults, ages 13 and up with disabilities
Marion Diehl Recreation Center Marion Diehl Recreation Center
2219 Tyvola Road 2219 Tyvola Rd
September 15 (Friday) October 20, 2017
6:00 pm-9:00 pm 6:00 pm9:00 pm
$10.00 $10.00
Stacey.Thomas@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov TRINFO@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov

Join the Therapeutic Recreation Section for our Creep on in and join us for the Monster Mash Dance! We
fall kickoff dance! We'll be celebrating the start will have a Haunted House, costume contests, and
of football season, so wear your favorite team awesome music to bring out all things that go bump in
gear! We will have dinner, dancing, and football the night. Early registration for this program is highly
activities. Register online at recommend. The program can be registered for by phone
www.parkandrec.com and select eParks2.0 or online. Register online at www.parkandrec.com and
Activity #65845. select eParks2.0 Activity #66730.
Phone Registration Deadline: 12pm on Phone Registration Deadline: 12pm on October 13
September 8
Boo BashNorth TR Party
For ages 13 and up with a disability
North Meck Senior Center
102 Gilead Road, Huntersville, NC
October 6 (Friday)
6:00 pm-9:00 pm
$10.00
Mistie.Williams@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov

Lets Boo-gie at the Boo Bash! Come dressed

in your best costume and join us for dinner,
dancing and games! Dinner is served at this
event! Register online at
www.parkandrec.com and select eParks2.0
Activity #67434.
Phone Registration Deadline: 12pm on
September 29

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