March 2019

TR WIRE
Monthly Newsletter
TRinfo@MeckNC.Gov

Inside Therapeutic & Inclusive Recreation Services

WELCOME OUR
2019 SPRING INTERNS!
Say hello to our four Spring Interns. You'll
start to see them attending programs, so
they can learn how to be a CTRS in a
community setting!

Left to Right: Renise (WSSU),

 Brenda(WCU),
 Blair (University of South Alabama)
& Kat (State Univ of NY at Cortland)

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.

SUMMER DAY CAMP REGISTRATION STARTS ON FEB 15!

Cost per week is $125 and you can register for all camps using Eparks 2.0!
Check out the last page for all camp information.

WE'VE MOVED!
Therapeutic and Inclusive Recreation Services no longer has offices at Marion Diehl Rec
Center due to upcoming building renovations and closure in March.

Staff offices are now located at the Howard Levine Tennis Center & up the hill at the
Tyvola Senior Center (2225 Tyvola Road). The Tyvola Senior Center is open M-F,
8:30am-4:30pm.

TIRS staff desk and cell phone numbers remain the same. All TIRS registrations will now
happen at the Senior Center, and any TIRS full time staff person can also take a credit
card payment over the phone. Also send all check payments for programs to the
Senior Center.

Be our friend! Facebook Group:

Therapeutic Recreation - Meck County
THE TIRS STAFF

KARLA.GRAY@MECKNC.GOV
SENIOR TR MANAGER
OFFICE - 980.314.1314
CELL - 980.722.2345
CARINA.CASTRO@MECKNC.GOV
TR SPECIALIST
OFFICE - 980.314.1304
CELL - 980.722.2179

KATHERINE.CULBRETH@MECKNC.GOV
TR SPECIALIST
OFFICE - 980.314.1307
CELL - 704.516.5198

DANIELLE.DOBBS@MECKNC.GOV
TR SPECIALIST
OFFICE - 980.314.1309
CELL - 980.585.9560

HAYLEY SCANLAN
RECREATION ASSISTANT

STACEY.THOMAS@MECKNC.GOV
TR SPECIALIST
OFFICE - 980.314.1302
CELL - 980.722.2175

NICK WESLEY
RECREATION ASSISTANT

MISTIE.WILLIAMS@MECKNC.GOV
RECREATION SPECIALIST/TR
980.314.1315

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
MARCH 1, 2019 MARCH 15, 2019
6-9PM 6-9PM
NORTH MECK SENIOR CENTER TYVOLA SR CENTER

Mistie.Williams@Mecknc.gov
FOR AGES 13 & UP WITH A DISABILITY.
COME DRESSED AS YOUR FAVORITE
VILLAIN OR SUPERHERO FOR OUR COMIC
BOOK PARTY. THERE WILL BE DANCING,
PIZZA, AND PARTICIPANTS WILL BE ABLE
TO CREATE THEIR OWN COMIC BOOK!
DINNER WILL BE SERVED AT 6.
Mistie.Williams@Mecknc.gov
FOR AGES 13 & UP WITH A DISABILITY. .
COME DANCE IN SPACE AND HAVE A
HOTDOG ON THE BASKETBALL COURT!
PRE-REGISTER ONLINE (ACTIVITY #84522)
OR PAY AT THE DOOR

PRE-REGISTER ONLINE (ACTIVITY #84629)

OR PAY AT THE DOOR

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PARALYMPIC SPORT
CLUB METROLINA
PARALYMPIC BOCCIA TUESDAYS MARCH 5 - APRIL 30
5-6PM
$45
SECOND WARD GYM
710 E MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD
ACTIVITY# 91444

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.

PARALYMPIC GOALBALL SATURDAYS MARCH 23 - MAY 11

9:45 - 11:15AM
$45
RAY'S SPLASH PLANET GYM
215 N SYCAMORE ST
ACTIVITY# 91791

Stacey.Thomas@Mecknc.gov
FOR YOUTH AGES 6-12 WITH
VISUAL IMPAIRMENTS.
PARALYMPIC CLUB METROLINA
IS EXCITED TO OFFER OUR
SPRING SEASON OF
PARALYMPIC GOALBALL. THE
PROGRAM WILL COVER THE
BASICS OF GOALBALL AND ALL
EQUIPMENT WILL BE PROVIDED.
THIS PROGRAM IS ONLY FOR
PERSONS WITH VISUAL
IMPAIRMENTS. THIS PROGRAM
IS PART OF PARALYMPIC SPORT
METROLINA.

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ALL AGES
BIKE RIDERS $0
SATURDAY MARCH 30
2-4PM
TBD

Danielle.Dobbs@Mecknc.gov
LET'S RIDE! 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
FAST FOOD & SATURDAY MARCH 2
11 – 3PM
$35
FLICKS MARION DIEHL REC CENTER
ACTIVITY #93676
YOUTH
Carina.Castro@Mecknc.gov
FOR AGES 7-13 WITH A DISABILITY. JOIN US FOR A FUN DAY OF
GOING TO THE MOVIES AND DINING OUT! WE WILL MEET AT
MARION DIEHL AT 11:00 AM (TIME IS DEPENDENT UPON THE MOVIE
TIME) AND TRAVEL TO AMC CAROLINA PAVILION. PICK UP WILL BE
AT MARION DIEHL AT 3:00PM. THE COST OF THE PROGRAM
INCLUDES THE MOVIE TICKET AND LUNCH.

ADAPTED $50
BASEBALL
YOUTH
SATURDAYS 9 – 10AM
MARCH 23 – MAY 11
NO PROGRAM APRIL 20
MARION DIEHL ADAPTIVE FIELD
2229 TYVOLA RD
ACTIVITY #92779
Danielle.Dobbs@Mecknc.gov

FOR AGES 6-12 WITH A DISABILITY. LET’S

SWING FOR THE FENCES! WE’RE RUNNING THE
BASES, THROWING, CATCHING AND
STOPPING GROUND BALLS. EACH WEEK WE’LL
FOCUS ON A SPECIFIC SKILL THEN PLAY A
GAME! DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS MARCH 15.
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TEENS
ADAPTED $50
BASEBALL
TEENS

WEDNESDAYS 5:30 – 6:30PM

SATURDAYS 10 – 11AM
MARCH 20 – MAY 11
NO PROGRAM APRIL 17 & 20
MARION DIEHL ADAPTIVE FIELD
2229 TYVOLA RD
ACTIVITY #92780

Danielle.Dobbs@Mecknc.gov
FOR AGES 13 - 21 WITH A DISABILITY.
LET’S SWING FOR THE FENCES! WE’RE
RUNNING THE BASES, THROWING,
CATCHING AND STOPPING GROUND
BALLS DURING WEDNESDAY
PRACTICES. EACH SATURDAY, WE’LL
PLAY A GAME! DEADLINE TO
REGISTER IS MARCH 15.

YOUNG ADULT/ADULTS
ROCKIN' ROLLERS TUESDAYS MARCH 5 & MARCH 19
4:30 - 7:30PM
$20
TYVOLA SR CENTER
ACTIVITY# 93679

Carina.Castro@Mecknc.gov
FOR AGES 15+, 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!
THERE IS ALSO ALL YOU CAN EAT PIZZA/HOT DOGS
INCLUDED IN THE PRICE!

SATURDAY MARCH 9
FAST FOOD & FLICKS 10:30AM-2:30PM
$40
NORTH AMC NORTHLAKE
ACTIVITY# 93675

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 (TIME
IS DEPENDENT UPON THE MOVIE TIME). THE COST IS $40, WHICH
INCLUDES THE MOVIE TICKET AND LUNCH AT NORTHLAKE MALL.
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 YOUNG ADULT/ADULTS
SATURDAY, MARCH 9
MYSTERY DINNER 5 - 8PM $25
TYVOLA SENIOR CENTER
ACTIVITY #84554

Mistie.Williams@MeckNC.gov
FOR AGES 15 AND UP WITH A DISABILITY.
YOU ARE A LUCKY GUEST ON THE TITANIC BUT THERE HAS
BEEN A MURDER ON THE SHIP AND ONE OF THE GUEST
(INCLUDING YOU) IS THE MURDERER.

WEDNESDAY MARCH 13
VIP TRAVEL CLUB 8:30AM - 2:30PM $25
UNCC BOTANICAL
GARDENS
ACTIVITY #93625

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 LUNCH AND ANY
EXTRA PURCHASES.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS MARCH 11

BIG TIME BOWLERS THURSDAYS MARCH 14 - MAY 16

NO PROGRAM MARCH 21 & APRIL 18
$80
3:30-5PM
10 PARK LANES
ACTIVITY# 93674

Carina.Castro@Mecknc.gov
FOR AGES 18 AND OLDER WITH A
DISABILITY. NEED A NIGHT OUT
FULL OF FUN? JOIN US FOR
WEEKLY BOWLING! IMPROVE
YOUR BOWLING SKILLS WHILE
HAVING FUN WITH FRIENDS! ALL
SKILL LEVELS WELCOMED!

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 YOUNG ADULT/ADULTS
THURSDAYS, MARCH 14 - MAY9
ADAPTED ARCHERY NO PROGRAM APRIL 4 $40
5 - 6PM
ARBOR GLEN OUTREACH CENTER
1520 CLANTON RD
ACTIVITY #93101

Stacey.Thomas@MeckNC.gov
FOR TEENS AND ADULTS AGES 13 AND
OLDER WITH A DISABILITY.
TAKE AIM! INCREASE EYE HAND/EYE
COORDINATION, STRENGTH AND
CONCENTRATION. THE PROGRAM IS
LED BY A USA/NAA ARCHERY LEVEL 1
COACH. ALL EQUIPMENT PROVIDED.

TUESDAYS, MARCH 19 - MAY 7

ZUMBA NO PROGRAM APRIL 16 $35
5:30 - 6:30PM
TYVOLA SENIOR CENTER
ACTIVITY #77054

Danielle.Dobbs@MeckNC.gov
THIS WORLD MUSIC-INFUSED WORKOUT WILL GET YOU MOVING, ENERGIZED AND
DANCING! ZUMBA IS OPEN TO TEENS AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES AND WITH
ANY SKILL OR FITNESS LEVEL. THE PROGRAM IS LED BY A LICENSED ZUMBA
INSTRUCTOR. THE MOVES ARE BROKEN DOWN AND TAUGHT AT A LEARNING
PACE. PARTICIPANTS WILL IMPROVE THEIR BALANCE, COORDINATION AND
FITNESS BY PARTICIPATING IN THIS PROGRAM ALL WHILE HAVING A GREAT TIME!

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20
FOOD FOR THOUGHT 5:30 - 7:30PM $0
TYVOLA SR CENTER
ACTIVITY #93678

Carina.Castro@MeckNC.gov
FOR AGES 18+ WITH A DISABILITY. 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! THIS
MONTH’S LOCATION IS MOOSEHEAD GRILL. ALL PARTICIPANTS ARE RESPONSIBLE
FOR PAYING FOR THEIR OWN DINNER.
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 YOUNG ADULT/ADULTS
FRIDAYS, MARCH 22 - MAY 17
SPORTS AND MORE 10AM - 12PM $80
MARION DIEHL REC CENTER
ACTIVITY #93630

Katherine.Culbreth@MeckNC.gov
FOR ADULTS AGES 18 AND UP WITH
DISABILITIES. 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.

SATURDAY MARCH 23
FARM TO TABLE 9:00AM - 1:00PM $25
MARION DIEHL
REC CENTER
ACTIVITY #93631

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!

SATURDAYS MARCH 23 - MAY 18

DANCE CLUB NO PROGRAM APRIL 20 $40
12:30 - 1:30PM
REVOLUTION PARK SPORTS
ACADEMY
ACTIVITY #92781

Danielle.Dobbs@MeckNC.gov
FOR AGES 15 AND OLDER WITH A
DISABILITY. COME OUT AND
SHOW YOUR MOVES WITH THE
DANCE CLUB! DANCE CLUB
PROVIDES PARTICIPANTS THE
OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN THE
NEWEST DANCE MOVES,
PARTICIPATE IN GROUP LINE
DANCES AND ENJOY PLENTY OF
FREESTYLE AND FUN!!!
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 YOUNG ADULT/ADULTS
SATURDAY MARCH 23
YOUNG ADULT DAY 4 - 9PM $40
TRIPPERS TYVOLA SR CENTER
ACTIVITY #93677

Carina.Castro@Mecknc.gov
FOR AGES 18+, OUT OF HIGH
SCHOOL, WITH A DISABILITY.
ARE YOU EXCITED TO SPEND THE
DAY WITH ALL YOUR FRIENDS?
HANG OUT WITH YOUR FRIENDS
AND MAKE NEW FRIENDS, TOO!
JOIN YOUR FRIENDS AS WE
WATCH THE CHARLOTTE
CHECKERS TAKE ON THE
HARTFORD WOLF PACK!
PARTICIPANTS MUST BE
INDEPENDENT IN SELF-CARE.
PLEASE BRING MONEY FOR
DINNER AT THE STADIUM.

MONDAYS MARCH 25 - MAY 13

BASIC 3-5PM $80
MARION DIEHL REC CENTER
PHOTOGRAPHY ACTIVITY# 93632

Katherine.Culbreth@Mecknc.gov
FOR ADULTS AGES 18 AND UP WITH A DISABILITY. JOIN US AS
WE EXPLORE THE WORLD THROUGH THE LENSE OF A CAMERA!
BRING YOUR OWN OR USE ONE OF OURS…IT CAN EVEN BE A
PHONE! WE WILL LEARN THE BASIC SKILLS OF CAMERA USE,
TAKE PICTURES AND DISCUSS THEM EACH CLASS!

MONDAYS, MARCH 25 - MAY 13

ADULT COOKING 10AM - 12PM $80
MARION DIEHL REC CENTER
ACTIVITY #93626

Katherine.Culbreth@MeckNC.gov
FOR ADULTS AGES 18 AND UP WITH DISABILITIES. 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. WE’LL FOCUS ON HYGIENE,
HEALTHY ALTERNATIVES TO UNHEALTHY FOODS, AND MORE!

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 YOUNG ADULT/ADULTS
TUESDAYS, MARCH 26 - MAY 21
GIFTED GARDENERS NO PROGRAM APRIL 16 $80
10AM - 12PM
MARION DIEHL REC CENTER
ACTIVITY #84777

Katherine.Culbreth@MeckNC.gov
FOR ADULTS AND SENIORS, AGES 18 AND UP WITH
DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. THE GIFTED
GARDENERS ARE READY TO WARM THE GARDEN UP
AND PLANT FOR THE SPRING! WE WILL MAINTAIN AND
PLANT NEW HOUSE PLANTS, CREATE GARDEN CRAFTS,
AND CONTINUE TO WORK IN THE GARDEN! PLEASE
DRESS FOR THE WEATHER, AS WE SPEND PART OF
EACH CLASS OUTDOORS, WEATHER PERMITTING.

CREATIVE ARTS WEDNESDAYS MARCH 27 - MAY 15

10AM-12PM
$80
MARION DIEHL REC CENTER
ACTIVITY# 84782

Katherine.Culbreth@Mecknc.gov
FOR ADULTS AGES 18 AND UP WITH
DISABILITIES. 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.

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 TIRS SUMMER DAY CAMP!
REGISTER FOR ALL CAMPS ONLINE STARTING FEB 15 @ 9AM!
CAMP RUNS JUNE 17 - AUG 16/M-F 7:30 -5:30/NO CAMP JULY 1-5

LITTLE BIG CAMP $125

PER WEEK
6-9 YEAR OLDS
WALLACE PRUITT
RECREATION CENTER
Katherine.Culbreth@MeckNC.gov
CAMPERS WILL ENJOY A FUN FILLED, ACTIVE SUMMER WITH
SWIMMING, FIELD TRIPS, AND CAMP ACTIVITIES SUCH AS ARTS
AND CRAFTS, SPORTS, COOKING, GARDENING, MUSIC AND MORE.
WE'LL SPEND PLENTY OF TIME EXPLORING THE OUTDOORS,
SOCIALIZING WITH & MEETING NEW FRIENDS AND TRYING NEW
THINGS. FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT KATIE
(KATHERINE) AT 980.314.1307.

10-12 YEAR OLDS

TWEEN SQUAD DOROTHY DOORES $125
WADDY PAVILION PER WEEK

Mistie.Williams@MeckNC.gov
CAMPERS WILL ENGAGE IN SPORTS, GROUP GAMES, PLAYGROUND FUN,
SWIMMING, AND OTHER INTERACTIVE ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO PROMOTE
FRIENDSHIP, FUN, AND SOCIAL SKILLS. WE WILL EXERCISE OUR MINDS
AND BODIES THROUGH MUSIC, DANCE, ART PROJECTS AND BY TAKING
WEEKLY FIELD TRIPS. EACH WEEK WILL HAVE A DIFFERENT THEME. FOR
MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT MISTIE JO AT 980.314.1315.

13-21, STILL IN HIGH SCHOOL

TREC TOM SYKES $125
RECREATION CENTER PER WEEK

Carina.Castro@MeckNC.gov
JOIN US FOR 8 WEEKS OF SUMMER DAY CAMP FILLED WITH SPORTS, CRAFTS,
OUTINGS, SWIMMING AND MORE! TREC IS FOR INDIVIDUALS AGES 13-21 WITH
DISABILITIES, STILL IN HIGH SCHOOL. ALL ACTIVITIES ARE USED TO PROMOTE
PEER INTERACTION, APPROPRIATE SOCIAL SKILLS, AND INDEPENDENCE. FOR
MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT CARINA AT 980.314.1304.

NORTHERN
13-21, STILL IN HIGH SCHOOL
DELLWOOD CENTER
$125
HUNTERSVILLE PER WEEK
ADVENTURES
Danielle.Dobbs@MeckNC.gov
IT'S TIME TO HAVE FUN WITH FRIENDS THIS SUMMER AT THE NORTHERN
ADVENTURES CAMP!!! WE WILL ENJOY WEEKLY FIELD TRIPS, SWIMMING,
SPORTS, SPECIAL EVENTS, AND MUCH MORE!
PLEASE CONTACT DANIELLE AT 980.314.1309 FOR MORE INFORMATION.

18-40, OUT OF HIGH SCHOOL

YOUNG ADULTS DOROTHY DOORES $125
WADDY PAVILION PER WEEK
Stacey.Thomas@MeckNC.gov
BE A PART OF THIS ACTIVE TRAVEL PROGRAM WHERE CAMPERS
WILL BE EXPLORING CHARLOTTE ON DAILY OUTINGS.

CRITERIA FOR PARTICIPATION:

1) MUST BE FINISHED WITH HIGH SCHOOL.
2) MUST BE ABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN CAMP INDEPENDENTLY WITHOUT ADDITIONAL SUPPORT WORKERS
3) MUST BE INDEPENDENT IN TOILETING/SELF-CARE
4) MUST BE WORKING TOWARDS COMMUNITY INDEPENDENCE GOALS
PLEASE CONTACT STACEY AT 980.722.2175 FOR REGISTRATION DETAILS.
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