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TR WIRE
Monthly Newsletter
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KARLA.GRAY@MECKNC.GOV
SENIOR TR MANAGER
980.314.1314
CARINA.CASTRO@MECKNC.GOV
TR SPECIALIST
980.314.1304
KATHERINE.CULBRETH@MECKNC.GOV
TR SPECIALIST
980.314.1307
DANIELLE.DOBBS@MECKNC.GOV
TR SPECIALIST
980.314.1309
STEPHANIE.MYERS@MECKNC.GOV
RECREATION SPECIALIST/TR
STACEY.THOMAS@MECKNC.GOV
TR SPECIALIST
980.314.1302
NICK WESLEY
RECREATION ASSISTANT
MISTIE.WILLIAMS@MECKNC.GOV
RECREATION SPECIALIST/TR
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COME ONE, COME ALL TO THE TR CARNIVAL! YOUR MISSION: HELP US CELEBRATE
JOIN US FOR A FUN TIME FILLED WITH GLOBAL JAMES BOND DAY. THE EVENING
DANCING, FOOD, AND CARNIVAL GAMES! WILL BE FILLED WITH DANCING, DINNER,
AND ACTIVITIES FOR YOUR SECRET AGENT
PRE-REGISTER ONLINE (ACTIVITY #84516) TRAINING. PLEASE COME DRESSED IN
OR PAY AT THE DOOR YOUR BEST AGENT ATTIRE.
Stacey.Thomas@Mecknc.gov
FOR PEOPLE AGES 6-12 WITH VISUAL IMPAIRMENTS.
PARALYMPIC CLUB METROLINA IS EXCITED TO OFFER OUR FALL SEASON OF
PARALYMPIC GOALBALL. THE PROGRAM WILL COVER THE BASICS OF
GOALBALL AND ALL EQUIPMENT WILL BE PROVIDED. THIS SPORT IS ONLY
FOR PERSONS WITH VISUAL IMPAIRMENTS. PLEASE CONTACT STACEY, AS
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
Stacey.Thomas@Mecknc.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.
Stacey.Thomas@Mecknc.gov
FOR DISABLED VETERANS, INJURED/SERVICE MEMBERS, AND/OR ADULTSWITH
A PHYSICAL DISABILITY. PARALYMPIC 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. EMAIL STACEY TO SIGN UP FOR A 1 HOUR TIME SLOT.
Stacey.Thomas@Mecknc.gov
PARALYMPIC CLUB METROLINA IS EXCITED TO BE A PART OF NATIONAL
BLIND SPORTS DAY WITH THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR BLIND
ATHLETES! THE GOAL OF NATIONAL BLIND SPORTS DAY (NBSD) IS TO
CELEBRATE THE ABILITIES OF AND OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE TO
AMERICANS WITH VISUAL IMPAIRMENTS AND INCREASE AWARENESS OF
SPORTS FOR THE BLIND. MORE INFORMATION TO COME!
YOUTH
Carina.Castro@Mecknc.gov
FOR AGES 7-12 WITH A DISABILITY. JOIN US FOR A FUN DAY OF GOING TO
THE MOVIES AND DINING OUT! WE WILL MEET AT MARION DIEHL RECREATION
CENTER AT 11:00 AM AND TRAVEL TO AMC CAROLINA PAVILION. PICK UP
WILL BE AT MARION DIEHL RECREATION CENTER AT 3:00 PM (TIME IS
DEPENDENT UPON MOVIE TIMES). THE COST OF THE PROGRAM INCLUDES THE
MOVIE TICKET AND LUNCH.
SATURDAY, OCT 6
FAST FOOD & 11:00AM - 3:00PM $35
MARION DIEHL RECREATION CENTER
FLICKS ACTIVITY #86884
YOUTH
Carina.Castro@Mecknc.gov
FOR AGES 7-12 WITH A DISABILITY. JOIN US FOR A FUN DAY OF GOING TO
THE MOVIES AND DINING OUT! WE WILL MEET AT MARION DIEHL RECREATION
CENTER AT 11:00 AM AND TRAVEL TO AMC CAROLINA PAVILION. PICK UP
WILL BE AT MARION DIEHL RECREATION CENTER AT 3:00 PM (TIME IS
DEPENDENT UPON MOVIE TIMES). THE COST OF THE PROGRAM INCLUDES THE
MOVIE TICKET AND LUNCH.
TEENS
THURSDAYS SEPT 4 - OCT 24
ROCKIN’ ROLLERS 4:30-7:30PM $80
PICK UP/DROP OFF AT MARION
DIEHL REC CENTER
ACTIVITY #86052
Carina.Castro@Mecknc.gov
FOR AGES 13-21, STILL IN HIGH SCHOOL, WITH A DISABILITY. DO YOU
HAVE THE MOVES TO GET FUNKY ON SKATES!? THEN JOIN YOUR
FRIENDS FOR A FUN, WEEKLY SESSION OF ROLLER SKATING! PLEASE
BRING EXTRA MONEY IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO PURCHASE SOMETHING.
NORTH
Carina.Castro@MeckNC.gov
FOR AGES 13 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 AT 10:30AM. COST INCLUDES MOVIE TICKETS AND LUNCH AT
NORTHLAKE MALL.
GIFTED
TUESDAYS SEPT 4 - OCT 30
NO PROGRAM ON SEPT 18
$80
10AM - 12PM
GARDENERS MARION DIEHL REC CENTER
ACTIVITY #84779
Katherine.Culbreth@MeckNC.gov
FOR ADULTS 18 AND UP, OUT OF HIGH SCHOOL, WITH A DISABILITY. THE GIFTED
GARDENERS ARE BACK AND READY TO PLANT! WE WILL PREP THE GARDEN FOR
THE FALL WEATHER
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Katherine.Culbreth@Mecknc.gov
FOR AGES 18 AND OLDER WITH A DISABILITY.COME EXPRESS
YOURSELF IN CREATIVE ARTS! FOCUSING ON A NEW THEME EACH
CLASS, WE WILL CREATE SEVERAL DIFFERENT ART PIECES FOCUSING
ON ARTISTS, ARTISTIC STYLES, DIFFERENT MEDIUMS.
Katherine.Culbreth@Mecknc.gov
COME ONE, COME ALL! JOIN US FOR THIS EXCITING
PROGRAM FOCUSING ON BUILDING SPORTS SKILLS AND
HAVING FITNESS FUN. WARM UP AND STRETCH YOUR
BODY BEFORE HITTING THE COURT OR FIELD TO PLAY
YOUR FAVORITE SPORTS.
Danielle.Dobbs@Mecknc.gov
FOR AGES 16 AND UP WITH DISABILITIES. THIS WORLD
MUSIC INFUSED DANCING DOESN'T EVEN FEEL LIKE A
WORKOUT! NO DANCE EXPERIENCE NEEDED! THE MOVES
YOU LEARN DURING THE CLASS WILL HELP IMPROVE
BALANCE, COORDINATION AND FITNESS.
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one main topic of interest to its subscribers. Newspapers and leaflets are
types of newsletters.
TUESDAY SEPT 19
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FOR ADULT AND SENIORS AGES 35 AND OLDER WITH A VISUAL IMPAIRMENT.
information.
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.
Newsletters are published by clubs, churches, societies, associations, and businesses—especially companies
—to provide information of interest to members, customers, or employees.
Carina.Castro@Mecknc.gov
FOR AGES 18 AND OLDER WITH A DISABILITY. COME JOIN US ON AN
OVERNIGHT CAMPING EXPERIENCE AT MCDOWELL NATURE PRESERVE! WE
WILL HIKE, PLAY GAMES, ROAST MARSHMALLOWS, AND LEARN BASIC TENT
SKILLS! PLEASE COME DRESSED APPROPRIATELY AND BRING SPARE
CLOTHES AND TOILETRIES. PARTICIPANT MUST BE INDEPENDENT IN SELF-
CARE.
Katherine.Culbreth@Mecknc.gov
FOR ADULT AND SENIORS AGES 35 AND OLDER WITH A VISUAL IMPAIRMENT.
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.
Mistie.Williams@Mecknc.gov
FOR ADULTS 18 AND UP WITH A DISABILITY OUT OF HIGH SCHOOL.
JOIN US FOR FUN, FOOD, AND FRIENDS IN THIS 8-WEEK PROGRAM WE
WILL TRY DIFFERENT RECIPES WHILE LEARNING KITCHEN SKILLS.
NORTH
TUESDAY SEPT 11 - OCT 30
9-11AM
$80
TORRENCE B. LYTLE CENTER
GARDENING ACTIVITY #84535
Mistie.Williams@Mecknc.gov
FOR ADULTS 18 AND UP WITH A DISABILITY OUT OF HIGH SCHOOL. DURING
THE 8 WEEK PROGRAM, PARTICIPANTS WILL INCREASE FINE MOTOR SKILLS
WHILE WE LEARN ABOUT GARDENING.
SATURDAY OCT 20
FARM TO TABLE 9AM - 1PM
$40
MARION DIEHL REC CENTER
ACTIVITY #85625
Katherine.Culbreth@Mecknc.gov
FOR ADULTS 18 AND UP WITH A DISABILITY. JOIN US AS WE VISIT A
LOCAL FARMER’S MARKET, DISCUSS LOCAL FARMING AND PRODUCE
WITH VENDORS, PURCHASE INGREDIENTS AND RETURN TO COOK A
MEAL WITH INGREDIENT STRAIGHT FROM THE FARM!
SATURDAY OCT 20
YOUNG ADULT DAY 10AM - 4:30PM $40
TRIPPERS TORRENCE B. LYTLE CENTER
ACTIVITY #84536
Carina.Castro@Mecknc.gov
FOR AGES 18+ WITH A DISABILITY.
ARE YOU READY TO SPEND THE DAY WITH ALL YOUR FRIENDS? GET
READY TO ENJOY A WIDE VARIETY OF ATTRACTIONS AND EVENTS
WE'LL PARTAKE IN. HANG OUT WITH PEOPLE YOU KNOW, AND MAKE
NEW FRIENDS, TOO! PARTICIPANTS MUST BE INDEPENDENT IN SELF-
CARE. PLEASE BRING A BAGGED LUNCH.