TR Wire April 2018

April 2018
TR WIRE
Monthly Newsletter
TRinfo@MeckNC.Gov
Inside Therapeutic & Inclusive Recreation Services
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at 12pm. program. Party Date: May 4 from 6-9pm
PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT
LITTLE GYMSTERS
For more information contact
Ariel.Kliem@Mecklenburgcountync.gov
The Little Gymsters program is back at it!! The program is for

children ages 4-10 with a disability. Little Gymsters focuses on
gross motor skills development. During the 8-week session
participants will work on running, jumping, balance, climbing
and following directions.
THE TIRS STAFF
KARLA.GRAY@MECKNC.GOV CARINA.CASTRO@MECKNC.GOV
SENIOR TR MANAGER TR SPECIALIST
980.314.1314 980.314.1304
KATHERINE.CULBRETH@MECKNC.GOV DANIELLE.DOBBS@MECKNC.GOV
TR SPECIALIST TR SPECIALIST
980.314.1307 980.314.1309
ARIEL.KLIEM@MECKNC.GOV STEPHANIE.MYERS@MECKNC.GOV
TR SPECIALIST RECREATION SPECIALIST/TR
980.314.1306
STACEY.THOMAS@MECKNC.GOV MISTIE.WILLIAMS@MECKNC.GOV
TR SPECIALIST RECREATION SPECIALIST/TR
980.314.1302
FOR GENERAL INFORMATION

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NORTH PROGRAMS
BOWLING THURSDAYS MARCH 15 - APRIL 19
4-6PM $80
BUNCH SPARETIME ENTERTAINMENT
HUNTERSVILLE
Danielle.Dobbs@Mecknc.gov
FOR TEENS 13 AND OLDER WITH A DISABILITY. NEED AN EVENING
OUT FULL OF FUN? JOIN US FOR 6 WEEKS OF BOWLING. IMPROVE
YOUR SKILLS WHILE HAVING FUN WITH FRIENDS!
TUESDAYS MARCH 24 - MAY 12

ZUMBA 1-2PM $40
BAILEY RD RECREATION CENTER
NORTH CORNELIUS
FOR TEENS/ADULTS AGES 16 AND OLDER WITH DISABILITIES. THIS
WORLD MUSIC WORKOUT WILL GET YOU MOVING, ENERGIZED AND
DANCING! COME WORK ON BALANCE & COORDINATION WHILE
HAVING A GREAT TIME.
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MARCH 14 - MAY 16
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information. FOR ADULTS 18 AND UP WITH A DISABILITY. DURING THIS 8 WEEK
PROGRAM WE WILL LEARN DIFFERENT ART AND CRAFT
TECHNIQUES. THERE WILL BE NO CLASS ON APRIL 3.
TOTAL WELLNESS WEDNESDAYS MARCH 21 - MAY 9

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COME OUT FOR FITNESS AND FUN! IMPROVE YOUR TOTAL WELLNESS
THROUGH A VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES THAT INCLUDE SPORT SKILLS,
FITNESS, LINE DANCE, CHAIR EXERCISE, NUTRITION INFORMATION, AND
ACTIVE GAMES. REGISTER ONLINE AT WWW.PARKANDREC.COM
EPARKS2.0 ACTIVITY #75448.
April 2018 TRinfo@MeckNC.Gov
NORTH PROGRAMS
CONTINUED
T-BALL THURSDAYS MARCH 15 - MAY 3
5-6PM
$40
NORTH WILHELM PARK
CORNELIUS
FOR AGES 2-7 WITH DISABILITIES. LEARN THE
BASICS TO PLAY BASEBALL. PARTICIPANTS WILL
LEARN HOW TO RUN BASES, HIT FROM A TEE, STOP
A GROUND BALL AND THROW/CATCH A BALL.
PARTICIPANTS WILL ALSO GET A JERSEY AND A
TROPHY.
THURSDAYS MARCH 15 - MAY 3

YOUTH TENNIS 5-6PM
$40
BAILEY RD PARK
CORNELIUS
FOR YOUTH 7-12 WITH A DISABILITY. 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.
THURSDAYS MARCH 15 - MAY 3

TEEN/ADULT 6-7PM
$40
TENNIS BAILEY RD PARK
CORNELIUS
FOR TEENS AND ADULTS 13 AND OLDER WITH A
DISABILITY. 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.
FAST FOOD & SATURDAY APRIL 14

2-6PM
$40
FLICKS NORTH AMC NORTHLAKE
Carina.Castro@Mecknc.gov
FOR PEOPLE 16 AND OLDER WITH A DISABILITY. CALLING ALL
MOVIE LOVERS! JOIN US FOR A FUN DAY OF GOING TO THE
MOVIES AND DINING OUT! WE WILL MEET AT AMC NORTHLAKE.
THE COST INCLUDES THE MOVIE TICKET, POPCORN AND LUNCH
AT NORTHLAKE MALL.
PARALYMPIC SPORT
CLUB METROLINA
ADAPTED THURSDAYS APRIL 12 - APRIL 26 7-8PM
$15
MARION DIEHL REC CENTER
PICKLEBALL Stacey.Thomas@Mecknc.gov
FOR PEOPLE 13 AND OLDER WITH A DISABILITY. PICKLEBALL IS A
FUN PADDLE SPORT THAT COMBINES MANY ELEMENTS OF TENNIS,
BADMINTON AND PING-PONG. IT’S A SPORT CREATED FOR ALL
AGES AND SKILL LEVELS. WE’LL LEARN THE RULES SPECIFIC TO
WHEELCHAIR PICKLEBALL WHICH ARE SIMPLE AND EASY FOR
BEGINNERS TO LEARN. REGISTER ONLINE AT
WWW.PARKANDREC.COM EPARKS2.0 ACTIVITY #75447
PARALYMPIC AIR RIFLE FRIDAY APRIL 27 3-7PM

$0
CLINIC Stacey.Thomas@Mecknc.gov
FOR DISABLED VETERANS, INJURED/SERVICE MEMBERS, & ADULTS WITH A
PHYSICAL DISABILITY. PARALYMPICS CLUB METROLINA IS EXCITED TO
ONCE AGAIN 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. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR A ONE
HOUR TIME SLOT.
ALL AGES
BIKE RIDERS $0
SATURDAY APRIL 14 2-4PM
Ariel.Kliem@Mecknc.gov
FOR ALL AGES WITH DISABILITIES.
THE PROGRAM PROVIDES BIKES & 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.
SATURDAY APRIL 28 8AM-2PM

DISABILITIES MARION DIEHL REC CENTER $0
AWARENESS PICNIC
Mistie.Williams@Mecknc.gov
Stephanie.Myers@MeckNC.gov
COME OUT AND JOIN US FOR THIS FREE EVENT WITH DIFFERENT
SPORTS, CRAFTS AND INFORMATION BOOTHS. THERE WILL BE A
FREE HOT DOG LUNCH.
PRE-SCHOOL/YOUTH
FRIDAYS APRIL 6 - MAY 25
LITTLE GYMSTERS 4-5PM
$40
MYGYM SOUTHPARK
Ariel.Kliem@Mecknc.gov
FOR AGES 4 - 10 WITH DISABILITIES.
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 STRENTHEN
AND CHALLENGE YOUR CHILD IN A FUN AND UPLIFTING
ATMOSPHERE.
STORYBOOK WEDNESDAYS MARCH 14 - MAY 9

1-2:30PM
$60
ADVENTURES MARION DIEHL REC CENTER
Stephanie.Myers@Mecknc.gov
FOR AGES 2-5 WITH DISABILITIES. LET'S MAKE OUR FAVORITE
STORIES COME TO LIFE! EACH WEEK WE'LL READ A DIFFERENT
STORY AND HAVE THEMED ACTIVITIES AND SNACK TO GO ALONG
WITH EACH. PARENTS ARE ASKED TO JOIN THEIR CHILD DURING
THIS FUN INTERACTIVE STORY-TIME EXPERIENCE.
YOUTH SPRING BREAK

CAMP
APRIL 2 - 6
8:30AM-4:30PM
$50
PER DAY
MARION DIEHL REC
CENTER
FOR AGES 6 TO 12 WITH A DISABILITY.
SCHOOL’S OUT! COME JOIN YOUR
FRIENDS FOR A WEEK OF FUN FOR
SPRING BREAK! WE’LL HAVE A WIDE
OPTION OF ACTIVITIES TO DO EACH
DAY AND GO ON FUN ADVENTURES!
FAST FOOD & FLICKS SATURDAY APRIL 7

2:00PM-6:00PM
$35
YOUTH MARION DIEHL REC CENTER
FOR AGES 7 TO 12 WITH A DISABILITY. JOIN US FOR A FUN DAY OF GOING
TO THE MOVIES AND DINING OUT! WE WILL MEET AT MARION DIEHL AT
2:00PM (TIME IS DEPENDENT UPON THE MOVIE TIME) AND TRAVEL TO AMC
CAROLINA PAVILION. PICK UP WILL BE AT MARION DIEHL AT 6:00PM. THE
COST INCLUDES THE MOVIE TICKET, A KID’S PACK, AND LUNCH.
TEENS
SCHOOL'S OUT CLUB
TEENS
APRIL 2 - 6
8:30AM-4:30PM
$50
PER DAY
MARION DIEHL REC
CENTER
FOR AGES 13 TO 21 STILL IN HIGH
SCHOOL WITH A DISABILITY. SPEND
SPRING BREAK WITH YOUR FRIENDS
WHILE HAVING FUN! EACH DAY
WILL BE SPENT DOING A VARIETY
OF DIFFERENT ACTIVITIES.
TEENS ON THE TOWN SATURDAY APRIL 21 $40

8:00AM-12:00PM
FOR AGES 13 TO 21 STILL IN HIGH SCHOOL WITH A DISABILITY. JOIN
YOUR FRIENDS ON A FUN MORNING AROUND CHARLOTTE! WE WILL
MEET AT MARION DIEHL CENTER AT 8:00AM TO MAKE BREAKFAST AND
THEN HEAD TO DISCOVERY PLACE FOR A FUN TIME! PICK UP WILL BE AT
12:00PM AT MARION DIEHL CENTER.
YOUNG ADULT/ADULTS
TRAILBLAZERS $20
THURSDAY APRIL 12
3:00 - 7:00PM
PICK UP/DROP OFF AT MARION DIEHL REC CENTER
FOR AGES 16 WITH A DISABILITY. IF YOU LOVE TREKKING THROUGH
NATURE, THIS IS THE PROGRAM FOR YOU! WE WILL GO TO VARIOUS
HIKING TRAILS AROUND THE CHARLOTTE AREA. PLEASE COME DRESSED
APPROPRIATELY AND BRING A SNACK AND WATER.
TRAILBLAZERS $20
SATURDAY APRIL 21
1:00 - 5:00PM
FOR AGES 16 WITH A DISABILITY. IF YOU LOVE TREKKING THROUGH
NATURE, THIS IS THE PROGRAM FOR YOU! WE WILL GO TO VARIOUS
HIKING TRAILS AROUND THE CHARLOTTE AREA. .PLEASE COME
DRESSED APPROPRIATELY AND BRING A SNACK AND WATER.
YOUNG ADULT/ADULTS, CONTINUED
WEDNESDAYS MARCH 14 - MAY 2
PEP SQUAD 6-7PM $40
MARION DIEHL ADAPTIVE FIELD
FOR AGES 16 AND UP WITH DISABILITIES. COME SHAKE,
SHIMMY AND RAISE YOUR VOICE TO RALLY. WE'LL
REFRESH OLD MOVES AND LEARN A FEW NEW ONES TO
KEEP OUR ROUTINE FRESH!
TR MYSTERY SATURDAY APRIL 14

5-8PM $25
TYVOLA SENIOR CENTER
DINNER
FOR AGES 15 AND UP WITH DISABILITIES. COME JOIN
US FOR DINNER AND HELP US SOLVE THE MYSTERY.
THE SUSPECT COULD BE ANYONE. IT COULD EVEN BE
YOU. PRE-REGISTRATION IS ENCOURAGED IF YOU'D
LIKE A KEY ROLE IN THE MYSTERY, BUT IT IS NOT
REQUIRED.
YOUNG ADULTS MARCH 12 - 16

8:30AM - 4:30PM
$50
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FOR WOMEN 18 AND UP WITH A DISABILITY.
HAVE YOU EVER WANTED A LITTLE GUIDANCE TO HELP YOU REACH
YOUR FULL POTENTIAL? COME SPEND THE AFTERNOON HANGING
WITH THE GIRLS AS WE SUPPORT EACH OTHER IN BECOMING THE
BEST WE CAN BE. SET PERSONAL GOALS AND LEARN STRATEGIES
TO HELP YOU REACH THEM.
DIGITAL NO CLASS APRIL 3
$80
PHOTOGRAPHY 3-5PM
FREEDOM PARK, SHELTER #2
FOR AGES 18 AND OLDER WITH A DISABILITY.
DURING THIS 8 WEEK PROGRAM WE WILL LEARN HOW TO USE A
DIGITAL CAMERA FOR PHOTOGRAPHY WHILE INCREASING SOCIAL
AND INTELLECTUAL SKILLS.
VIP FUN MONDAYS APRIL 9 & 23

1-3PM $10
CLUB MARION DIEHL REC CENTER
Katherine.Culbreth@Mecknc.gov
FOR ADULTS WITH A VISUAL IMPAIRMENT.COME OUT
ON THE 2ND & 4TH MONDAYS OF EACH MONTH FOR
THIS FUN ACTIVITY CLUB! WE WILL TRY OUT
ACTIVITIES INCLUDING CRAFTS, COOKING,
GARDENING, AND GAMES ALL IN A CASUAL SOCIAL
SETTING.
ZUMBA 5:30-6:30PM $40
TYVOLA SENIOR CENTER
FOR AGES 16 AND OLDER WITH A DISABILITY. THIS
WORLD MUSIC WORKOUT WILL GET YOU MOVING,
ENERGIZED AND DANCING! COME WORK ON BALANCE
& COORDINATION WHILE HAVING A GREAT TIME.
TUESDAY APRIL 17
VIP TRAVEL CLUB 8:30AM - 4:30PM
$40
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FOR YOUNG ADULTS 18-40 AND OUT OF HIGH SCHOOL. WE WILL
CELEBRATE ST. PATRICK'S DAY AT THE CELTIC FESTIVAL AT LATTA
PLANTATION. WE'LL PARTAKE IN LIVE MUSIC, FOOD VENDORS, ARTS AND
CRAFTS VENDORS, HISTORIC CELTIC WARRIORS AND HERITAGE
DEMONSTRATIONS. MAKE SURE TO BRING MONEY FOR LUNCH!
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FOR YOUNG ADULTS 18-40 AND OUT OF HIGH SCHOOL. WE'LL EXPLORE
THE FOUR MILE CREEK GREENWAY IN MATTHEWS, HAVE A PICNIC
LUNCH IN STUMPTOWN PARK, AND THEN WATCH A PERFORMANCE OF
THE LION KING JR AT THE MATTHEWS PLAYHOUSE.
MAKE SURE TO BRING A PICNIC LUNCH!
CHARLOTTE PROS FRIDAY APRIL 13 $40
5:00PM - 9:30PM
VIP FUN MONDAYS APRIL 9 & 23
1-3PM MARION DIEHL REC CENTER
CLUB MARION DIEHL REC CENTER
FOR ADULTS 18 AND UP OUT OF SCHOOL WITH A DISABILITY. ARE YOU A
SPORTS FAN?! THEN COME JOIN US FOR CHARLOTTE PROS! WE WILL
FOR ADULTS WITH A VISUAL IMPAIRMENT.COME OUT
WATCH THE CHARLOTTE KNIGHTS TAKE ON THE SCRANTON RAILRIDERS.
ON THE 2ND & 4TH MONDAYS OF EACH MONTH FOR
DROP OFF AND PICK UP WILL BE AT MARION DIEHL RECREATION CENTER.
THIS FUN ACTIVITY CLUB! WE WILL TRY OUT
PRICE INCLUDES TICKET TO THE GAME AND DINNER.
ACTIVITIES INCLUDING CRAFTS, COOKING,
GARDENING, AND GAMES ALL IN A CASUAL SOCIAL TUESDAY APRIL 17
CHARLOTTE PROS
SETTING. 5:00PM - 9:30PM
$40
FOR ADULTS 18 AND UP OUT OF SCHOOL WITH A DISABILITY. ARE YOU A
SPORTS FAN?! THEN COME JOIN US FOR CHARLOTTE PROS! WE WILL
WATCH THE KNIGHTS TAKE ON THE ROCHESTER RED WINGS. DROP OFF
AND PICK UP WILL BE AT MARION DIEHL RECREATION CENTER. PRICE
INCLUDES TICKET TO THE GAME AND DINNER.
MUSEUM MANIA TUESDAY MARCH 10

1:00PM - 5:00PM $40
FOR YOUNG ADULTS 18-40 AND OUT OF HIGH SCHOOL. ART, HISTORY,
AIRPLANES -- MUSEUM MANIA HAS IT ALL! JOIN US AS WE TRAVEL TO A
VARIETY OF MUSEUMS! ON APRIL 24, WE WILL TRAVEL TO THE SCHIELE
MUSEUM. DROP OFF WILL BE AT 1:00PM AT MARION DIEHL AND PICK UP
WILL BE AT 5:00PM AT MARION DIEHL.
TUESDAY MARCH 24
MUSEUM MANIA 1:00PM - 5:00PM $40
FOR YOUNG ADULTS 18-40 AND OUT OF HIGH SCHOOL. ART, HISTORY,
AIRPLANES -- MUSEUM MANIA HAS IT ALL! JOIN US AS WE TRAVEL TO A
VARIETY OF MUSEUMS! ON APRIL 10, WE WILL TRAVEL TO CAROLINAS
AVIATION MUSEUM. DROP OFF WILL BE AT 1:00PM AT MARION DIEHL AND
PICK UP WILL BE AT 5:00PM AT MARION DIEHL.
WILDERNESS BUNCH $150

FRIDAY APRIL 27 THROUGH SATURDAY APRIL 28
DROP OFF FRIDAY APRIL 27 AT 2:00PM
PICK UP SATURDAY APRIL 28 AT 2:00PM
FOR AGES 18 TO 35 WITH A DISABILITY. COME JOIN US
ON AN OVERNIGHT CAMPING EXPERIENCE AT LAKE
NORMAN! WE WILL HIKE, PLAY GAMES, ROAST
MARSHMALLOWS, AND LEARN BASIC TENT SKILLS!
PLEASE COME DRESSED APPROPRIATELY, BRING SPARE
CLOTHES, AND TOILETRIES. PARTICIPANT MUST BE
INDEPENDENT IN SELF-CARE.
SUMMER DAY CAMP!
CAMP STARTS JUNE 18/M-F 7:30-5:30/NO CAMP ON JULY 4
2-5 YEAR OLDS
IMAGINATION TOM SYKES $100
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STATION PER WEEK
Stephanie.Myers@Mecknc.gov
EACH WEEK WILL HAVE A DIFFERENT THEME WHICH WILL ALLOW
YOUR CHILD TO USE THEIR IMAGINATION AND CREATIVITY.
IMAGINATION STATION IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO
INTRODUCE CHILDREN TO A GROUP RECREATION SETTING OR
ALLOW FOR CONTINUED INTERACTION WITH THEIR PEERS DURING
THE SUMMER MONTHS.
LITTLE BIG 6-9 YEAR OLDS

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ENGAGE IN MUSIC, SPORTS, ARTS, EXERCISE, SCIENCE, COOKING
AND GARDENING. WE ALSO SPEND PLENTY OF TIME OUTDOORS AT
THE PLAYGROUND OR DOING CRAFTS IN SHADED AREAS.
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published by clubs,CAMP
churches, societies,18-40, OUT
associations, OF
and HIGH SCHOOL companies
businesses—especially
DOROTHY DOORES WADDY
$100
PAVILION PER WEEK
BE A PART OF THIS ACTIVE TRAVEL PROGRAM WHERE CAMPERS WILL BE EXPLORING
CHARLOTTE ON DAILY OUTINGS. THERE IS PARTICIPATION CRITERIA FOR THIS CAMP:
CAMPERS MUST ABLE TO ATTEND CAMP WITHOUT A SUPPORT WORKER, BE INDEPENDENT
IN TOILETING/SELF-CARE, AND BE WORKING ON COMMUNITY INDEPENDENCE GOALS.

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April 2018

Inside Therapeutic & Inclusive Recreation Services

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The Little Gymsters program is back at it!! The program is for

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