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Therapeutic Recreation Wire - August 2012

Mecklenburg County Park & RecreationTherapeutic Recreation Section

Karla GrayTR Senior Manager Karla.Gray@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov704.432.4322

Abby BergmanTR SpecialistAbigail.Bergman@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov704-432-4328

Karen Howard TR SpecialistKaren.Howard@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov704.432.4325

Ariel Kliem TR SpecialistAriel.Kliem@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov704.432.4327

Shannon MaxwellTR SpecialistShannon.Maxwell@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov704-432-4331

Jana McMullen TR SpecialistJana.McMullen@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov704.432.4330

Stacey ThomasTR SpecialistStacey.Thomas@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov704-432-4326

Kelly YoungTR InternKelly.Young@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov

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Therapeutic Recreation SectionContact Information Therapeutic Recreation Staff are currently

involved with TR Summer Day Camps.

We look forward to many wonderful programs inthe fall.

Challenger Flag Football and TR Spirit Squad have registration deadlines in August. Pleasemake sure that you contact staff that lead those

programs so that you dont miss out on fun in September!!

We hope that you enjoy the rest of your summer!

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Challenger Flag Football Age 8-25 with disabilities Dont miss out on this exciting programoffered in partnership by Mecklenburg CountyPark Recreations Therapeutic Recreation Section, the Carolina Panthers and Pop

Warner Football. All children will be winnersin this league where everyone gets to play and

be a STAR!

Registration begins June 1, 2012 and endsAugust 10, 2012. No registrations will beaccepted after this date. Practices and gameswill be held behind the Marion DiehlRecreation Center at the adaptive field starting

in September 2012.

*Registration and Physicians release requiredto participate.For additional information contact :Stacey.Thomas@MecklenburgCountyNC.govrograms

TR: Spirit Squad Ages 8-25 with disabilitiesThe TR Spirit Squad is an eight week program and is partnered with Pop Warner and the Carolina Panthers. The Spirit Squadoffers an opportunity for youth, teens, andyoung adults to participate in cheerleadingand be a part of the team!

Registration begins June 1, 2012 and endsAugust 10th, 2012.For additional information contact:Ariel.Kliem@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov

Sports

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Summer Sampler for Adults For adults with disabilities ages 18 and upMarion Diehl Recreation Center August 13-16 (Mon-Thur)9:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m.$75.00Karen.Howard@mecklenburgcountync.gov

Join your friends for a 4-day session of dailyprograms...try something new, or practice favoriteskills! This week of half-day programs will allowparticipants to try out a variety of cooking,gardening, creative arts, dance, fitness and sportskill activities.* Registration deadline: August 9

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Summit: Parent/Caregiver Group

Amelies French Bakery (in NoDa) Atrium, 2424 N. Davidson Street, 28205 August 14 (2 nd Tuesday)7:00pm 8:00 p.m.

FREE Karen.Howard@mecklenburgcountync.gov

A monthly group for parents, guardians, andcaregivers that is facilitated by a TherapeuticRecreation staff person but is directed by thegroup members. This FREE informal groupgives participants the opportunity to meet andtalk with other parents and caregivers who areexperiencing the challenges of parenting a

child, teen or young adult with a disability.

Adult Programs Community