Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation Therapeutic Recreation Section

Therapeutic Recreation Section Contact Information

Karla Gray TR Senior Manager Karla.Gray@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov 704.432.4322 http://tr.charmeck.org www.facebook.com/TRSection Karen Howard TR Specialist Karen.Howard@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov 704.432.4325 Ariel Kliem TR Specialist Ariel.Kliem@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov 704.432.4327 Jana McMullen TR Specialist Jana.McMullen@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov 704.432.4330 Angela Tate TR Specialist Angela.Tate@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov 704.432.4329

Therapeutic Recreation Wire - April 2012

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Programs by Age Group
Page Preschool Youth Teen Young Adult Adult Seniors Parents & Caregivers 3 3-4 3-6 3-6 3-6 3-6 2 Enrichment
Adult Cooking Classes Spring Break Camp Youth Spring Break Camp Teens Gifted Gardeners Super Saturday Chefs 4 4 4 6 6 6 5 5 5 6 6 4 2 3 3

Programs by Category
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Clubs & Socials

TR Date Nite Fuel for Life Spill Your Beans Supper Club TR Dance VIP Travel Club

Summit - a Parent/Caregiver Group McAlisters Deli, 4805 Park Road April 10 (Tuesday) 6:00 - 7:00 pm FREE! Please note the location! Karen.Howard@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov

Community
Garden 2 You Summit

A monthly group for parents, guardians, and Sports caregivers that is facilitated by a Therapeutic Pee Wee Sports: Tee Ball Recreation staff person but is directed by the VI Putt Putt 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. At the March meeting, we will receive a presentation by the Developmental Vision Centerplease note the location!

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Sports
Pee Wee Sports: Tee Ball for kids ages 3-6, with disabilities Marion Diehl Adaptive Field, 2229 Tyvola Road April 14May 12(Saturdays) 11:00 am11:45 am or Noon12:45pm $35.00 per date Angela.Tate@mecklenburgcountync.gov Spend an energizing morning with your child learning the basic skills needed to play tee ball! During the 5 sessions, children will have fun with their friends and work with their parents to develop skills as well as have fun with basic social games and activities! This is a great opportunity for parents to interact with their children in a fun environment and to learn techniques for teaching their children sports. Adult participation is required. VI Putt Putt Practice Team for adults, ages 18 and up, with visual impairments Leatherman Golf Learning Center, 5845 S. Tryon April 12 (Thursdays) 3:00 pm4:00 pm $5.00 per date Karen.Howard@mecklenburgcountync.gov Sharpen your Putt-Putt skills! visual impairments are invited North Carolina tournament volunteers are also needed to players. Adults who have to practice for the on April 14 help with guiding

Statewide VI Putt Putt Tournament for adults and seniors, ages 18 and up, with visual impairments Marion Diehl Rec. Center, 2219 Tyvola Road April 14 (Saturday) 8:00 am4:00 pm $15.00Lunch included Karen.Howard@mecklenburgcountync.gov Registration deadline: March 16 Travel with us to Dan Nicholas Park in Rowan County for the 24th annual VI Putt Putt Tournament! Each participant plays 36 holes of golf. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place trophies will be awarded in 2 sight divisions, as well as most holesin-one: A-Legally Blind: has some sight, can make out images and light. B-Totally Blind: no light perception or images

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Spring Break
Spring Break Camp for Youth for kids, ages 612, with disabilities Marion Diehl Rec. Center, 2219 Tyvola Road March 30April 4 (Friday, MondayWednesday) 8:30 am4:30 pm $35.00 per date or $120.00 for all 4 dates Angela.Tate@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov Jana.McMullen@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov

Adult Programs
Garden 2 You Farmers Market Marion Diehl Rec. Center, 2219 Tyvola Road April 13 (Friday) 1:00 pm5:00 pm Free to attend; inquire about booth rental to sell plants or produce Karen.Howard@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov
Our one-of-a-kind farmers market returns for a new season! Our first date in April will be a plant sale, to help our neighbors get ready for Spring! Vegetable, herb and flower plants will be available for purchase, to benefit the Therapeutic Recreation Summer Camp scholarship fund. Produce and plants will be grown by the Gifted Gardeners TR horticulture class, and donated or sold by local gardeners. The Garden 2 You market is a great place to find the freshest local food, in your neighborhood! All proceeds go directly to Partners for ParksTR Summer Camp Scholarship Fund

Cant get enough of summer camp? Then join us for a summer day camp experience during spring break. We will be swimming, playing fun games, and taking field trips all in a supportive environment that encourages appropriate social interaction, communication, and independence! An afternoon snack will be provided each day, but kids should come with a lunch and dressed to play outside.

Spring Break Camp for Teens for teens, ages 1321, with disabilities Marion Diehl Rec. Center, 2219 Tyvola Road April 2April 4 (Monday-Wednesday) 8:30 am4:30 pm $35.00 per date or $90.00 for 3 dates Ariel.Kliem@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov

Adult Cooking ClassesShort Session for ages 18 and up with disabilities Marion Diehl Rec. Center, 2219 Tyvola Road April 10, 17 and May 1, 8 (Tuesdays) No class on April 24 10:00 amNoon On your School Day Out, come and enjoy a variety of $40.00 activities to promote social skills and physical Karen.Howard@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov activity while spending time with your friends!
Adults with disabilities can spend Tuesday mornings 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. All materials and food supplies included.

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Teen & Young Adult Programs

Fuel for Life for young men, ages 16 and up, with disabilities McAlisters Deli, 4805 Park Road April 16 (Monday) 6:00 - 7:30 pm $10.00 (does not include the cost of dinner) Angela.Tate@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov 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 important to you. Spill Your Beans for young women, ages 16 and up, with disabilities Caribou Coffee, 4327 Park Road April 23 (Monday) 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm $10.00 (does not include the cost of dinner) Ariel.Kliem@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov Welcome to a super-charged ladies night! Spill Your Beans provides the opportunity for young women to talk about and gain support for issues theyre facing in their lives, such as health & safety, independent living, relationships, friendships, and self-esteem. Each month we will host a guest speaker or lead a discussion about issues that are important to you. Supper Club for teens and adults, ages 13 and up, with disabilities Marion Diehl Rec. Center, 2219 Tyvola Road April 20 (Friday) - Spring Fling 6:00 pm7:00 pm $7.00 Karen.Howard@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov Be part of a favorite tradition by spending an evening out with your friends. We will enjoy a healthy meal before each TR Section Dance...sign up today! Registration is due one week prior to program date. TR Dance for teens and adults, ages 13 and up, with disabilities Marion Diehl Rec. Center, 2219 Tyvola Road April 20 Friday) - Spring Fling 7:00 pm9:00 pm $8.00 TRinfo@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov Pre-register or register at the door.

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Young Adult & Adult Programs

Gifted GardenersSpring II for adults, ages 18 and up with disabilities Marion Diehl Rec. Center, 2219 Tyvola Road April 25June 6 (Wednesdays) 10:00 am12:00 pm $70.00 Karen.Howard@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov Spring is coming! The Gifted Gardeners will be very active: filling our raised tables with vegetables, flowers and herbs; caring for permanent plantings at the Marion Diehl Center; and crafting items using plant materials. We will be preparing for the Garden 2 You farmers market dates in May and June! Please note that some classes will take place at the Sensory Garden in Nevin Park, where we will be outdoors and possibly negotiating uneven terrain. Super Saturday Chefs for teens to adults, ages 13 and up, with disabilities Marion Diehl Rec. Center, 2219 Tyvola Road April 21 (Saturday) - Brunch Bunch 10:00 am1:00 pm $15.00 Karen.Howard@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov Teaching great cooking.one 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 focusin 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. VIP Travel Club for adults and seniors, ages 35 and up, with a visual impairment April 24 (Tuesday) - JAARS facility in Waxhaw Pick up: MDRC 8:30 am; MAB 9:00 am Drop off: MAB 3:30 pm; MDRC 4:00 pm $15.00 Karen.Howard@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov 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 lunch. TR Date Night at the MDC for adults with disabilities, ages 35 and up April 9 (Monday) - Game Night 6:30 pm8:00 pm $10.00 Ariel.Kliem@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov Angela.Tate@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov Join us for group date night at the Marion Diehl Recreation Center! This co-ed program for adults with disabilities will help you gain confidence in your social skills, develop hobbies and interest with others, and build new friendships. Sign up today!

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