Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation

Therapeutic and Inclusive Recreation Services

Therapeutic and Inclusive

Recreation Services
Karla Gray
TR Senior Manager
Karla.Gray@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov
980-314-1314

Katie Culbreth
TR Specialist
Katherine.Culbreth@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov
980-314–1307

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

Please join us in welcoming our new TRS,

Carina to Therapeutic and Inclusive
Recreation Services!

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 Programs–Youth
Little Gymsters Challenger Basketball
For pre-school and youth ages 4-10 with disabilities For ages 6-12 with disabilities
MyGYM South Park Marion Diehl Recreation Center
5110 Park Rd #2D, Charlotte, NC 2219 Tyvola Road
January 26-March 16 January 8–February 26 (Mondays)
4:00 pm–5:00 pm 5:00 pm–6:00 pm
$40.00
$50.00
Ariel.Kliem@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov
Danielle.Dobbs@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov
This My Gym class for kids with disabilities will
include dynamic warm ups, interactive relays, big We’re playing Basketball! Join us on the court to
obstacle adventures, gymnastics, sports skills and work on shooting, dribbling, conditioning and
teamwork games. Well-trained staff will lead game play. Each participant will receive a jersey
children through the absolute BEST of My Gym's and a trophy.
fun skills and activities that strengthen and
challenge your child in a FUN and uplifting Winter Bike Riders
atmosphere! For all ages with disabilities
Tyvola Senior Center
Challenger Basketball-North 2225 Tyvola Rd, 28210
For ages 6-12 with disabilities Saturday, January 13
JV Washam Recreation Center 2:00pm–4:00 pm
Free
6911 Westmoreland Road
Ariel.Kliem@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov
Cornelius, NC 28031
January 10–February 21 (Wednesdays) Don’t let the cold wreck your ride! We’re going
5:00 pm–6:00 pm indoors to learn the mechanics to ride a bike. The
$50.00 program provides bikes and helmets during the
Danielle.Dobbs@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov 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
We’re playing Basketball! Join us on the court to CTRS on bike riding skills. Registration is
work on shooting, dribbling, conditioning and game required to ensure a time slot for your partici-
play. Each participant will receive a jersey and a pant.
trophy.

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 Programs–Teens/Young Adults
TR Dance Club School’s Out Club Teens
For individuals ages 15 and up with disabilities For individuals ages 13-21 with disabilities, still
Marion Diehl Recreation Center in high school
2219 Tyvola Road Marion Diehl Recreation Center
January 6-February 24 (Saturdays) 2219 Tyvola Road
12:30 pm-1:30 pm January 22 (Monday)
$40.00 February 19 (Monday)
Ariel.Kliem@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov $50.00 per date
TRInfo@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov
Come out and show your moves with the Dance
Club Program. Dance Club will provide Come spend your school break having fun and
individuals the opportunity to learn basic dance learning new games with your friends! All
moves, participate in group line dances and enjoy activities used to promote peer interaction &
plenty of free style and fun!! appropriate social skills, physical activity and
independence.
Zumba Registration Deadline: January 18/February 15
For ages 16 and up with disabilities
Tyvola Senior Center
2229 Tyvola Rd Zumba-North
January 9–February 27 (Tuesdays) For ages 16 and up with disabilities
5:30 pm–6:30 pm Bailey Rd Recreation Center
$40.00
Danielle.Dobbs@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov 11900 Bailey Road
Cornelius, NC 28031
This Latin-infused workout with get you moving, January 6-February 24 (Saturdays)
energized and dancing! Participants will improve 12:00 pm–1:00 pm
their balance, coordination and fitness by $35.00
participating in this program. Danielle.Dobbs@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov

We’ve got SABOR (flavor)! This Latin & World

music-infused workout with get you dancing,
moving, and energized! Participants will improve
their balance, coordination and fitness all while
exploring Merengue, Cumbia, Reggaeton, Salsa,
Dancehall, Bhangra and other rhythms!

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Programs-Teens/Young Adults/Adults
Challenger Basketball
For ages 13-21 with disabilities
Marion Diehl Recreation Center
2219 Tyvola Road
January 8–February 26 (Mondays)
6:00 pm–7:00 pm
$50.00
Danielle.Dobbs@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov

We’re playing Basketball! Join us on the court to

work on shooting, dribbling, conditioning and
game play. Each participant will receive a jersey
and a trophy.

TR: Big Time Bowlers

For adults ages 18 and up with a disability
10 Park Lanes
1700 Montford Drive
January 4–February 22
3:30 pm-5:00 pm
$80.00
Ariel.Kliem@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov

Need an afternoon full of fun? Join us for

bowling! Improve your bowling skills while
having fun with friends!

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 Programs-Adults
VIP Travel Club VIP Fun Club
For adults and seniors, ages 35 and up, with a For adults and seniors, ages 30 and up, with a
visual impairment visual impairment
Pick-up/Drop-off locations–please specify when Marion Diehl Recreation Center
registering: 2219 Tyvola Road
Marion Diehl Recreation Center (MDRC), 2219 January 8, 22 and February 12, 26
Tyvola Road 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Metrolina Association for the Blind (MAB), 704 $10.00 per month
Louise Avenue Katherine.Culbreth@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov
January 16 (Tuesday)–Mrs. Hanes Moravian
Cookie Factory, Clemmons, NC (8:30am–4:30pm) Come out on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each
$40.00–lunch included month for this FUN activity club! We will try out
Katherine.Culbreth@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov a wide variety of activities, including crafts,
cooking, gardening, art, games and more…all in a
Enjoy a FUN social day with friends, while building casual social setting.
independence in the community. Learn about Registration deadline: Three days before
historic, educational and recreation attractions in program date
Charlotte and surrounding areas. Please bring
money for any extra purchases. Gifted Gardeners
Registration Deadline: January 11 For adults and seniors, ages 18 and up with
developmental disabilities
Adult Cooking Marion Diehl Recreation Center
For adults ages 18 and up with disabilities 2219 Tyvola Road
Marion Diehl Recreation Center January 9–February 27 (Tuesdays)
2219 Tyvola Road 10:00 am–12:00 noon
January 8–March 5, NO class January 15th $80.00
(Mondays) Katherine.Culbreth@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov
10:00 am–12:00 pm
$80.00 The Gifted Gardeners have LOTS to do during
Katherine.Culbreth@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov these winter months to prepare for the spring
season! We will prepare the gardens and care for
Adult cooking is the place to learn various cooking houseplants at the Marion Diehl Center and craft
skills and to learn how to prepare healthy recipes! items using plant materials. Please dress for the
We will discuss healthy eating habits and prepare a weather, as we spend part of each class outdoors,
different meal each class. We’ll focus on hygiene, weather permitting.
healthy alternatives to unhealthy foods, and more!

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 Programs-Adults
Creative Arts Sports and More
For adults ages 18 and up with disabilities For adults ages 18 and up with disabilities
Marion Diehl Recreation Center Marion Diehl Recreation Center
2219 Tyvola Road 2219 Tyvola Rd
January 3–February 21 (Wednesdays) January 5–February 23 (Fridays)
10:00 am–12:00 pm 10:00 am-12:00 pm
$80.00 $80.00
Katherine.Culbreth@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov Katherine.Culbreth@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov

Come express yourself in Creative Arts! We will Come one, come all! Join us for this exciting
create several different art pieces in each class while program focusing on building sports skills and
learning about different artists and artistic styles. having fitness fun. Warm up and stretch your
Come express yourself through art work! body before hitting the court or field to play your
favorite sports.
Adult Game Night
For adults ages 18 and up with disabilities
Marion Diehl Recreation Center Total Wellness Club North
2219 Tyvola Road For adults ages 18 and up with disabilities
January 3–February 21 (Wednesdays) Torrence Lytle/Dellwood Center
6:00 pm-7:30pm 508 Dellwood Drive
$60.00 Huntersville, NC
Katherine.Culbreth@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov January 10–February 28 (Wednesdays)
9:30 am-11:30 am
It’s game night! We will learn and play card games, $80.00
in addition to trying our luck at some of the classic Stacey.Thomas@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov
favorites like UNO and Pictionary! This will be a
social and recreation opportunity together with your Come out for fitness and FUN! Improve your
friends for fun! Total Wellness through a variety of activities that
include sport skills, fitness, line dance, chair
exercise, nutrition information, and active games.

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 Programs-Paralympic
Paralympic Air Rifle Clinic
For disabled Veterans, injured/service members,
and/or adults with a physical disability
Marion Diehl Recreation Center, 2219 Tyvola Road
January 5 (Friday)
3:00 pm-7:00 pm
FREE
Stacey.Thomas@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov
Paralympic Club Metrolina is excited to once again
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.
Email Stacey to sign up for 1 hour time slots.
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
January 8–February 26 (Mondays)
5:30 pm–6:30 pm
$40.00
Stacey.Thomas@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.
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 Programs–Dances
New Year’s Party!
For ages 16 and up with disabilities
North Meck Senior Center
102 Gilead Road
January 5 (Friday)
6:00 pm–9:00pm
$10.00
TRInfo@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov

Come ring in 2018 with us at the New Year’s

Party. Dinner, dancing and a fun time with
friends is sure to be had by all. Pre-registration
is suggested but not required. You can pre-
register online at www.parkandrec.com and
select eParks 2.0 Activity #70265.
Phone Registration Deadline: 12 pm on
December 29
TR Dance: City Lights
For ages 16 and up with disabilities
Marion Diehl Recreation Center
2219 Tyvola Road
January 19 (Friday)
6:00 pm–9:00pm
$10.00
TRInfo@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov
.
Come dressed in your best and dance under the
city lights. Join us for an evening of fun with
friends, dinner and dancing. You can pre-
register online at www.parkandrec.com and
select eParks 2.0 Activity #71523.
Phone Registration Deadline: 12 pm on
January 12

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