December 2018

TR WIRE
Monthly Newsletter
TRinfo@MeckNC.Gov

WE'RE ALWAYS ON THE

MOVE!

Inside Therapeutic & Inclusive Recreation Services

REGISTER ON EPARKS 2.0!

You can now register for most of our programs online! Each
program has an activity number you can punch in on Eparks
2.0! Get there by visiting Parkandrec.com.

LOVE THE HOLIDAY LIGHTS?

We've got that winter feeling, that twinkle in our eye and we just can't
help it! Check out Winterfest and Young Adult Day Trippers to find
your way to those twinkly lights!

Be our friend! Facebook Group:

Therapeutic Recreation - Meck County
THE TIRS STAFF

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

HAYLEY SCANLAN
RECREATION ASSISTANT

STACEY.THOMAS@MECKNC.GOV
TR SPECIALIST
980.314.1302

NICK WESLEY
RECREATION ASSISTANT

MISTIE.WILLIAMS@MECKNC.GOV
RECREATION SPECIALIST/TR

FOR GENERAL INFORMATION

TRINFO@MECKNC.GOV
WWW.PARKANDREC.COM
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TR DANCES AND PARTIES

NORTH PARTY $10 MONTHLY DANCE $10

FRIDAY FRIDAY
DEC 7, 2018 DEC 14, 2018
6-9PM 6-9PM
NORTH MECK SENIOR CENTER MARION DIEHL RECREATION CENTER

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PRE-REGISTER ONLINE (ACTIVITY #84531) IT'S NOT MARION DIEHL ANYMORE! JOIN US
OR PAY AT THE DOOR AT THE MAGICAL EMERALD CITY BALL!

PRE-REGISTER ONLINE (ACTIVITY #84517)

OR PAY AT THE DOOR

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PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT
VIP FUN MONDAYS APRIL 9 & 23
1-3PM

CLUB MARION DIEHL REC CENTER

FOOD FOR THOUGHT WEDNESDAY DEC 19
$0
5:30PM - 7:30PM
Katherine.Culbreth@Mecknc.gov PICKUP AND DROP OFF AT MARION
FOR ADULTS WITH A VISUAL IMPAIRMENT.COME OUT DIEHL REC CENTER
ON THE 2ND & 4TH MONDAYS OF EACH MONTH FOR ACTIVITY #87795
THIS FUN ACTIVITY CLUB! WE WILL TRY OUT
ACTIVITIES INCLUDING CRAFTS, COOKING, Carina.Castro@Mecknc.gov
FOR ADULTS
GARDENING, AND 18 AND
GAMES ALL IN AUP WITH SOCIAL
CASUAL A DISABILITY. FREE, BUT BRING MONEY
SETTING. FOR DINNER/TIP! JOIN YOUR FRIENDS FOR A FUN, EDUCATIONAL
DINNER! WE WILL WORK ON SOCIALIZATION SKILLS AND MONEY
MANAGEMENT. AFTERWARDS, WE WILL WRITE AN ONLINE REVIEW
ABOUT THE RESTAURANT!

Review by the participants-

“We went to Paco’s Tacos on a Wednesday evening. We were seated promptly (with
a reservation) upon arrival. The establishment was clean and easy to navigate
through. The staff, from the hostess to our waitress, were all incredibly friendly.
Our waitress was attentive, helpful, and knowledgeable. The menu did not have a
large variety, but we were all able to find something enjoyable. Not only did the
food meet our satisfaction, but it was also warm and plentiful. One person in our
group ordered shrimp, which took longer than everyone else’s meal; however, our
waitress made us aware and continued to check in on us. Overall, we had a great
experience and would return.”

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PARALYMPIC SPORT
CLUB METROLINA
TUESDAYS NOV 6 - DEC 18
PARALYMPICS 5PM - 6PM $35
BOCCIA MARION DIEHL REC CENTER

Stacey.Thomas@Mecknc.gov
FOR TEENS AND ADULTS AGES 13 AND OLDER WITH A PHYSICAL DISABILITY, CP,
SCI, MS OR STROKE. 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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ALL AGES
SATURDAY DEC 8
BIKE RIDERS 2PM - 4PM
$0
MARION DIEHL REC CENTER

Danielle.Dobbs@Mecknc.gov
DON’T LET THE COLD WRECK YOUR RIDE! WE’RE GOING INDOORS TO LEARN THE
MECHANICS TO RIDE A BIKE. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES BIKES AND 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. PHONE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED
TO GET A TIME SLOT FOR YOUR PARTICIPANT.

YOUTH & TEEN PROGRAMS

SATURDAY, DEC 1
FAST FOOD & 11:00AM - 3:00PM
$35
FLICKS MARION DIEHL RECREATION
CENTER
YOUTH ACTIVITY #88912

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 (TIME IS DEPENDENT UPON MOVIE TIMES) AND TRAVEL
TO AMC CAROLINA PAVILION. PICK UP WILL BE AT MARION DIEHL
RECREATION CENTER AT 3:00 PM. THE COST OF THE PROGRAM INCLUDES THE
MOVIE TICKET AND LUNCH.

TEENS
TUESDAYS DEC 4 & DEC 18
ROCKIN’ ROLLERS 4:30-7:30PM $20
PICK UP/DROP OFF AT
MARION DIEHL REC CENTER
ACTIVITY #88914

Carina.Castro@Mecknc.gov
FOR MIDDLE SCHOOLERS AND HIGH SCHOOLERS, WITH A DISABILITY. DO
YOU HAVE THE MOVES TO GET FUNKY ON SKATES!? THEN JOIN YOUR
FRIENDS FOR A BI-WEEKLY SESSION OF ROLLER SKATING! PLEASE
BRING EXTRA MONEY IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO PURCHASE SOMETHING.

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 YOUNG ADULT/ADULTS
SATURDAY DECEMBER 1
FARM TO TABLE 9:00AM - 1:00PM
ACTIVITY #87738
$40

Katherine.Culbreth@Mecknc.gov
FOR ADULTS AGES 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!

FRIDAY DEC 7
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SATURDAY, DEC 8
FAST FOOD & FLICKS 10:30AM - 2:30PM $40
NORTH AMC NORTHLAKE
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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 (TIME IS DEPENDENT UPON THE MOVIE TIME).
COST INCLUDES MOVIE TICKETS AND LUNCH AT NORTHLAKE MALL.

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YOUNG ADULT/ADULTS,
CONTINUED
WEDNESDAYS DECEMBER 12
VIP TRAVEL CLUB 8:30AM - 4:30PM
ACTIVITY #89345
$40

PICK-UP/DROP-OFF LOCATIONS – PLEASE SPECIFY WHEN REGISTERING:

MARION DIEHL RECREATION CENTER (MDRC), 2219 TYVOLA ROAD

METROLINA ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND (MAB), 704 LOUISE AVENUE

Katherine.Culbreth@Mecknc.gov
FOR ADULTS AND SENIORS, AGES 35 AND UP, 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.

WEDNESDAY DEC 12
YOUNG ADULT DAY 3PM- 10PM $40
TRIPPERS MARION DIEHL RECREATION
CENTER
ACTIVITY #88911
Carina.Castro@Mecknc.gov
FOR AGES 18+, OUT OF HIGH SCHOOL, WITH A DISABILITY. ARE
YOU EXCITED TO SPEND THE DAY WITH YOUR FRIENDS? WE ARE
GOING TO TANGLEWOOD FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS! PLEASE BRING
MONEY FOR DINNER! PARTICIPANTS MUST BE INDEPENDENT IN
SELF-CARE.

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