January 2017 TR Wire

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
January Fun Facts:

- The flower symbols of January are
Snowdrop & Carnation.
-January's gem is Garnet.
-The zodiac signs for January are Capricorn
(December 22-January 19) and Aquarius
(January 20-February 18).
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Therapeutic Recreation Wire-January 2017
ProgramsYouth
Saturday Fun
For youth ages 6-12 with disabilities
Marion Diehl Recreation Center, 2219 Tyvola
Rd
January 28 (Saturday)
10:00 am2:00 pm
$20.00
Enjoy a Saturday out with friends! This month
we will explore the aquarium, science activities
and nature center at Discovery Place!
Participants will work on social skills with
peers while having fun. Please pack a bagged
lunch; drop off and pick up will be at Marion
Diehl.
Registration Deadline: January 25
Pee Wee Sensory Art
For youth, ages 2-6 with disabilities
Rd
January 7February 25 (Saturdays)
9:00 am10:00 am
$40.00
Leave the paintbrushes at home! Were
developing one of the seven senses each week.
During the 8 sessions, children will have fun
with their friends and work with their parents
to explore a different sense each week. This is
also a great opportunity for parents to interact
with children in a fun learning environment.
Registration deadline: January 4
Brick Builders
For youth, ages 7-12 with disabilities
Marion Diehl Recreation Center, 2219 Tyvola Rd
January 5January 26 (Thursdays)
4:30 pm5:30 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: December 30
North Challenger Basketball
For youth and teens ages 6-12 with disabilities
JV Washam Recreation Center
9611 Westmoreland Rd, Cornelius, NC 28031
January 10-February 21 (Tuesdays)
5:00 pm-6:00 pm
$50.00
Participants will learn the fundamental skills and
drills needed to play basketball such as how to
dribble the ball with either hand, proper ball
handling, shooting techniques, and good
sportsmanship. Participants will receive a jersey
and a trophy as well!
ProgramsYouth
Challenger Basketball
For youth and teens ages 6-21 with disabilities
Marion Diehl Recreation Center
2219 Tyvola Road
January 9February 20 (Mondays-Youth)
January 11-February 22 (Wednesdays-Teens)
*No class Jan 16th
5:30 pm6:30 pm (Youth 6-12 yrs)
6:00 pm7:00 pm (Teens 13-21 yrs)
$50.00
Participants will learn the fundamental skills
and drills needed to play basketball such as how
to dribble the ball with either hand, proper ball
handling, shooting techniques, and good
sportsmanship. Participants will receive a jersey
and a trophy as well!
Little Gymsters
For pre-school and youth ages 4-10 with
disabilities
MyGYM SouthPark, 5110 Park Rd #2D,
Charlotte NC 28209
January 13February 24 (Fridays)
4:00 pm5:00 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!
Programs Teens/Young Adults

Teens on the Town
For individuals ages 13-21 with disabilities, still
in high school
8:00 am-12:00 pm
$20.00
Calling all teens! Do you need a morning out to
socialize with friends, participate in new
activities, and enjoy a delicious breakfast? Come
hang out at Teens on the Town. You can practice
social skills, meet new people, and enjoy being
out in the community for our bowling trip.
Schools Out Club Teens
For individuals ages 13-21 with disabilities, still
in high school
January 24 (Tuesday)
8:30 am-4:30 pm
$50.00
The Social Grub Club

For teens and adults ages 16 and up with
disabilities
South Park Mall Food Court, 4400 Sharon Rd
January 17 and 31 (Tuesdays)
5:30 pm-7:00 pm
$20. 00 (does not include dinner)
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
Model Troupe
For all ages with a disability
10:00am-12:00pm
$80.00
Do you have what it takes to rock the runway?
Come learn the skills to cruise the catwalk. Troupe
members will perfect their model walk, learn
spins, stances and choreography to perform in the
TR Modeling Show on February 25! Troupe
members will need to bring dress shoes and
sneakers to each practice.
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.

TR Dance Club
For individuals ages 15 and up with disabilities
January 7-28 (Saturdays)
12:30 pm-1:30 pm
$20.00
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!!
Performing Arts Club-South
For teens and young adults ages 13-35 with
disabilities
January 11, 18, 25 (Wednesdays)
5:00 pm-6:30 pm
$25.00
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!
Zumba Trial Class

For ages 16 and up with disabilities
Tuesday, January 3
4:15pm4:45 pm
Free
Come see if you have the moves to join this
fitness party! This Latin-infused workout with get
you moving, energized and dancing! Participants
will improve their balance, coordination and
fitness by participating in this program.
Zumba
Rays Splash Planet; 215 N. Sycamore St.
January 9January 30 (Mondays)
No Class January 16Martin Luther King Jr. Day
4:30 pm5:30 pm
$15.00
This Latin-infused workout with get you moving,
energized and dancing! Participants will improve
their balance, coordination and fitness by
participating in this program.

Performing Arts Club-North
For teens and young adults ages 13-35 with
disabilities
North Meck Senior Center
102 Gilead Rd, Huntersville
January 10, 17, 24, 31 (Tuesdays)
5:00 pm-6:30 pm
$30.00
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!
Programs-Adults
Total Wellness Club - North
For adults and seniors, ages 18 and up with
developmental disabilities
Torrence Lytle Center
508 Dellwood Drive, Huntersville
January 425 (Wednesdays)
10:00 am12:00 pm
$40.00 per month
Gifted Gardeners
developmental disabilities
January 1031 (Tuesdays)
10:00 am12:00 pm
$40.00 per month
Winter doesnt stop the Gifted Gardeners! Well

Come out for fitness and FUN! Improve your Total have plenty to do: harvesting delicious vegetables;
caring for permanent plantings and houseplants at
Wellness through a variety of activities that may
the Marion Diehl Center; and crafting items using
include sport skills, line dance, chair exercise,
plant materials. Please dress for the weather, as we
nutrition information, music & movement and
spend part of each class outdoors, weather
active games.
permitting.
Crafts & Cooking North

disabilities
Torrence Lytle Center
508 Dellwood Drive, Huntersville
January 627 (Fridays)
10:00 am12:00 pm
$40.00 per month
Howies Cafe
For adults, ages 18 and up with disabilities
10:00 am1:00 pm
$75.00
Welcome to Howie's Cafe, where you are the

chefs! Adult participants with developmental
As the winter holidays approach, well be bringing disabilities will improve or master basic cooking
out your creative side! Join us for a variety of art,
skills, with an emphasis on attractive food
craft and cooking projects with a festive, seasonal
presentation and restaurant-style table serving.
theme. Healthy food choices and creative
Additional skills taught will include kitchen safety
expression are always part of the fun! All materials and hygiene; making healthy food choices; and
are included in the program fee.
proper food handling and storage practices. Fees
for this 5-week class include all materials and
food.
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ProgramsAdults
VIP Fun Club
For adults and seniors, ages 35 and up, with a
visual impairment
Rd
January 9 and 23 (Mondays)
1:00 pm3:00 pm
$10.00 per month
Come out on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each
month for this FUN activity club! We will try out
a wide variety of activities, including crafts,
cooking, gardening, art, games and moreall in
a casual social setting.
Outdoor Club
For adults ages 21 and up with disabilities
Rd
9:30 am3:30 pm
$40.00
Do you like doing outdoor activities?
Get outside with us! Well explore different
outdoor activities including hiking, geocaching,
and more! For the January trip, well explore
Lake Norman State Park. Participants will need
to bring a bagged lunch and dress to be outside
the majority of the day.
VIP Travel Club

For adults and seniors, ages 35 and up, with a visual
impairment
Pick-up/Drop-off locations please specify when
registering:
Metrolina Association for the Blind, 704 Louise Avenue
January 18 (Wednesday)Bechtler Museum of Modern Art and Museum of the New South, Charlotte
Pick-up: MDRC @ 8:30 am, MAB @ 9:00 am
Drop-off: MAB @ 4:00 pm, MDRC @ 4:30 pm
$40.00 lunch included
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.
Creative Arts
January 11, 18 and 25 (Wednesdays)
10:00 am12:00 pm
$30.00
Come express yourself in Creative Arts! We will
focus on glass art for the month of January. We will
go on a field trip one class date to see glass art on
display. We will create several different art pieces
in each class while learning about different artists
and different artistic styles.
ProgramsAdults
Adult Cooking
Rd
January 9, 23, and 30 (Mondays)
10:00 am12:00 pm
$30.00
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!
Sittercise
Rd
January 4January 25 (Wednesdays)
9:00 am10:00 am
$20.00
Sports & More

January 6February 3 (Fridays)
10:00 am12:00 pm
$50.00
Shannon.Maxwell@mecklenburgcountync.gov
Come one, come all! Join us for this exciting program
focusing on building basketball skills, soccer skills
and more!
Adapted Tango
For adults with Parkinsons or limited movement
Tyvola Senior Center, 2225 Tyvola Rd
January 10 and 17 (Tuesdays)
$10.00
It takes YOU to tango!! Come join us for the Adapted

Tango Program. Adapted Tango is an inclusive
workout designed for adults with Parkinsons. These
sessions will focus on increasing balance, hand-eye
coordination, initiation of movement and will teach
Sittercise is a low impact chair exercise program participants a variety of basic tango steps.
that will get you moving in your seat!
ProgramsAdults
Gifted Gardeners-North
Torrence Lytle Center, 508 Dellwood Drive,
Huntersville
January 10-February 21 (Tuesdays)
NO CLASS ON FEBRUARY 7
10:00 am12:00 pm
$60.00
Are you interested in learning more about
gardening and plants? If so, this program is for
you! Well learn about planting seasons and plant
many plants of our own!
TR Adult Game Night
For adults, ages 18 and up with disabilities
2219 Tyvola Road, Charlotte NC 28210
January 1125 (Wednesdays)
5:30 pm-7:00 pm
$25.00
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!
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NEW! Game Night North

For adults, ages 18 and up (out of high school) with
disabilities
Robert B. Blythe Building (N Mecklenburg Senior
Center)
102 Gilead Road, Huntersville
January 11, 18 and 25 (Wednesdays)
5:30 pm6:30 pm
$15.00
ITS GAME NIGHT in the North! Each week we
will learn and play card games, bingo, dominoes,
classic board games and more. There will also be
fun Minute to Win It style games. Gather with your
friends for this FUN social and recreational
opportunity!
TR: Big Time Bowlers
10 Park Lanes, 1700 Montford Drive
January 5-25 (Thursdays)
3:30 pm-5:00 pm
$40.00
Need an afternoon full of fun? Join us for bowling!
Improve your bowling skills while having fun with
friends!
ProgramsParalympic
Para Archery
January 11January 25 (Wednesdays)
5:00 pm6:00 pm
$20.00
Take Aim! Increase your hand/eye coordination,
strength and concentration through learning or
relearning the skills to be an Archer. No Experience
Necessary!
Paralympic Air Rifle Clinic
For adult disabled Veterans and injured \service
members with a physical disability
Marion Diehl Recreation Center, 2219 Tyvola Road
January 13 (Friday)
6:00 pm-8:00 pm
FREE
Paralympic Boccia Club

For teens and adults, ages 13 and older, with a
physical disability, CP, SCI or stroke
January 9, 23 and 30 (Mondays)Closed January 16
for MLK Holiday
5:00 pm6:00 pm
$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.
The TR Section is excited to offer Paralympic Air

Rife. The program focuses on accuracy, control and
marksmanship. The program will cover safety,
overview of equipment and rounds of shooting. All
equipment is provided.
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ProgramsDances
New Years Party-North
For teens & adults, ages 13 and up with
disabilities
Robert B. Blythe Building
102 Gilead Rd, Huntersville, NC
January 6 (Friday)
6:00 pm9:00 pm
$10.00
TRINFO@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov
Come celebrate the start of a New Year! Were
bringing in the New Year with dinner, dancing
and some fun activities!
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TR Dance Pajama Jam

For teens & adults, ages 13 and up with disabilities
January 20 (Friday)
6:00 pm9:00 pm
$10.00
TRINFO@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov
Were going to boogie in our Pajamas! Its going to be a
great night for a pancake dinner, popcorn bar and
dancing it up in our PJs. In order to have the most fun,
please be mindful to wear pajamas that will keep you
covered and comfy all night!

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January Fun Facts:

Therapeutic Recreation Wire-January 2017

Therapeutic Recreation Wire-January 2017

Therapeutic Recreation Wire-January 2017

Programs Teens/Young Adults

The Social Grub Club

Come spend your school break having fun and

Therapeutic Recreation Wire-January 2017

Programs Teens/Young Adults

Zumba Trial Class

Therapeutic Recreation Wire-January 2017

Programs Teens/Young Adults

Therapeutic Recreation Wire-January 2017

Winter doesnt stop the Gifted Gardeners! Well

Crafts & Cooking North

Welcome to Howie's Cafe, where you are the

Therapeutic Recreation Wire-January 2017

VIP Travel Club

Sports & More

It takes YOU to tango!! Come join us for the Adapted

Therapeutic Recreation Wire-January 2017

NEW! Game Night North

Therapeutic Recreation Wire-January 2017

Paralympic Boccia Club

The TR Section is excited to offer Paralympic Air

Therapeutic Recreation Wire-January 2017

TR Dance Pajama Jam

Therapeutic Recreation Wire-January 2017

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