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Therapeutic Recreation Wire - February 2013
Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation
Therapeutic Recreation Section
Karla Gray
TR Senior [email protected]
704.432.4322
Abby BergmanTR Specialist
Karen HowardTR [email protected]
Ariel KliemTR [email protected]
Shannon MaxwellTR [email protected]
704-432-4331
Jana McMullenTR Specialist
Stacey Thomas
Tari TurnerTR [email protected]
http://tr.charmeck.org
www.facebook.com/TRSection
Therapeutic Recreation Section
Contact Information
Looking for something fun to do
this month? Join us for theSupper Club and Dance on
February 22nd!
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Programs by Age Group
Page
Youth 3
Community/Parents 4
Teen 3,4,5
Young Adult 4,5,6
Adult 4,5,6
Paralympic Sport ClubThe Paralympic Sport Club is for youth and adults
with physical and visual impairments. If you are
interested in participating in sled hockey, contact
[email protected] details.
Dont miss the opportunity to watch the USNational and Development Sled Hockey Teams
play at Extreme Ice Center in January- details will
posted on the new Paralympic Facebook Page. Be
sure to like the new page to stay up to date on
programs and events.
Programs by Category
Page
EnrichmentBeyond the Book 4
Spill Your Beans 5
Fuel for Life 5
Socials and ClubsSchools Out Club-Youth 3
Supper Club 4
TR Dance 4
Schools Out Club-Teens 4
Band of Brothers 5
Barnum and Bailey Circus 5
VIP Travel 6
Girls Beach Trip 6
CommunitySummit 6
SportsAdaptive Fencing 3
Adaptive Baseball 3
Pep Squad 3
Table of Contents
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Adaptive Baseballfor youth and teens, ages 6-21, with disabilities
Marion Diehl Adaptive Field, 2229 Tyvola Road
(Queens Sports Complex)
March 13May 01, 2013 (Wednesdays)prac-
tices
*No practice on April 3rd*
6:00 pm7:00 pm (youth and teens)
March 16May 4, 2013 (Saturdays)games
*No games on March 30th*
10:00 am11:00 am (youth)11:00 am12:00 pm (teens)
$50.00includes cap, jersey, and equipment use
*Registration Deadline: February 22, 2013
Participants will learn the fundamental skills of
baseball, working as a team, and good
sportsmanship.
Adaptive Fencingfor teens and young adults, ages 13-35, with
disabilities
The Charlotte Fencing Center, 5410B Old
Pineville Road
February 16 - March 9, 2013 (Saturdays)
11:00am12:00pm
$40.00Includes use of all equipment needed
Fencing is beneficial to our health as it offersparticipants a physical and mental workout.
Referred to as physical chess, fencing improves
dexterity, endurance and discipline. Participants
will develop a sense of self-worth as individuals
and team players as they learn basic moves and
skills.
Youth, Sports, and Community Programs
Pep Squadfor teens and young adults ages 13-25 with
disabilitiesMarion Diehl Adaptive Field, 2229 Tyvola Road(Queens Sports Complex)
March 20May 1, 2013 (Wednesdays)practice
*No practice on April 3rd*
6:00 pm7:00 pm
March 16May 4, 2013 (Saturdays)games
*No games on March 30th*
The Pep Squad provides an opportunity for teens
and young adults to participate in cheerleading andbe a part of a team, all while having fun with
friends!
Schools Out Club for Youthfor kids, ages 6-12, with disabilities
Marion Diehl Rec. Center, 2219 Tyvola Road
February 18th (Monday)
8:30 am4:30 pm
$35.00
During this school day out, children will playgames, make crafts, and engage in physical
activities! All of these activities are used to
promote peer interaction and appropriate social
skills, physical activity, and independence.
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Supper Clubfor teens and adults, ages 13 and up with
disabilities
Marion Diehl Recreation Center
February 22nd (Friday) Chinese New Year
6:00pm-7:00pm
$7.00
Registration deadline: 1 week before each
program dateNO EXCEPTIONS!
Be part of a favorite tradition by spending an
evening out with your friends! We will enjoy a
healthy meal before each TR Section Dancesign
up today!
TR Dancefor teens and adults, ages 13 and up, with
disabilities
Marion Diehl Rec. Center, 2219 Tyvola Road
February 22nd (Friday) Chinese New Year7:00 pm9:00 pm
$8.00
Pre-register or register at the door.
Schools Out Club for Teensfor teens, ages 13-21, with disabilities
Marion Diehl Rec. Center, 2219 Tyvola Road
February 18th (Monday)
8:30 am4:30 pm
$35.00 per date
On your School Day Out, come and enjoy a
variety of activities to promote social skills andphysical activity while spending time with your
friends!
Teen and Young Adult Programs
Beyond the Book
for young women, ages 18-35, with disabilities
Panera Bread, 5940 Fairview Rd.
February 2nd (Saturday)11:30 a.m.-12:30p.m.
$5 (does not include the cost of food/drink)
Do you love to read? Want to meet new
people? Beyond the Book will allow
individuals an opportunity to gain a new
leisure skill or enhance their current leisure
interest of reading, while meeting new people in
the community in a casual setting. With input frothe group we will pick an appropriate book to rea
followed by a group discussion. We will relate
topics from the book to life, relationships, values
and other topics of interest to you.
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Spill Your Beansfor young women with disabilities ages 16 and up
Marion Diehl Recreation Center
February 11th (Monday)
5:30-7:00pm
$10.00 (does not include the cost of dinner)
Welcome to a super-charged ladies night!Spill
Your Beans provides the opportunity for young
women to talk about and gain support for issuestheyre facing in their lives, such as health &
safety, independent living, relationships,
friendships, and self-esteem (participants will
have the opportunity to choose the topics to learn
about). Each month we will host a guest speaker
or lead a discussion about issues that are
important to you.
Band of Brothers
for young men with disabilities ages 18-35Marion Diehl Recreation Center
February 12th (Tuesday)
6:00pm-8:00pm
$10.00 per meeting
Do you need a night out with the guys to relax
and enjoy new activities? Come hang out with
"Band of Brothers" every Tuesday night from
6-8pm. You can practice social skills, meet new
people, enjoy community outings and develop
positive relationships, all while enjoying some
"guy time".
Fuel for Lifefor young men with disabilities ages 16 and up
Marion Diehl Recreation Center
February 4th (Monday)
6:00 - 7:30 pm
$10.00 (does not include the cost of dinner)
Come hang out with the guys, fuel your body
with a good dinner, and fuel your life with goodconversation. 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 important
to you.
Barnum & Bailey CircusFor teens and young adults, age 13-35, with disabilitMeet at Mecklenburg County Aquatic Center, 800 E.
MLK Blvd.
February 2nd(Saturday)
10:00am-1:30pm
Step Right Up and join your friends at The GreatestShow on Earth- Barnum & Bailey Circus. See
acrobatics, animals and more.
Teen and Young Adult Programs
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Young Adult, Adult, and Community Programs
Summit Parent/Caregiver GroupAmelies Bakery and Caf (in NoDa), 2424 N. David-
son Street, 28205February 12 (Tuesday)
7:008:00 p.m.
FREE
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 givesparticipants 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.
VIP Travel Clubfor adults and seniors, ages 35 and up, with a vual impairment
Pick-up/Drop-off locations:Marion Diehl Recreation Center (MDRC), 2219
Tyvola Road
Metrolina Association for the Blind (MAB), 704
Louise Avenue
February 20 (Wednesday)Schiele Museum,Gastonia
Pick-up: MDRC @ 9:00 a.m., MAB @9:30 a.m
Drop-off: MAB @ 3:30 p.m., MDRC @4:00 p.m
$15.00
Enjoy a social day with friends, while building
independence in the community. Learn about
historical, educational and recreational attractio
in Charlotte and surrounding areas. Please bring
money for lunch.
Girls Beach Trip 2013For young adult females, ages 18-35 with a disability(out of high school)
Myrtle Beach, South CarolinaMonday, March 11th-Wednesday, March 13th
$275.00
For more details please contact:
Girls get ready for a Spring Break to remember in
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Spend 2 nights/3 days
having fun with friends at the beach and visiting cool
attractions including: Ripleys Aquarium, Ripleys
Believe it or Not, Broadway at the Beach and
Barefoot Landing.
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