Whether you're looking to host a family reunion or a small workshop you've found the place!  Bette Rae Thomas Recreation Center offers something for almost everyone.  From a spacious, light filled multipurpose room seating 120 to a Senior room with a flat screen TV and gas fireplace we've got it all...at very reasonable rates.  Stop by for a tour today.
 

2921 Tuckaseegee Rd
Central Park District I
704-393-7333
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Hours of Operation:
Mon-Fri  9am-9pm
Saturday  9am-5pm
Sunday  1pm-5pm

Features and Amenities:
This facility offers:

• Full-Size Gymnasium
• Multi-Purpose Room
• Catering Kitchen
• Youth Activity Room
• Classroom
• Computer Room
• Senior Room 
• Fitness Center

View From Tuckaseegee Road. 

Facility Manager D'Marius Rouse @
D'Marius.Rouse@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov

Recreation Specialist (Programs): Ariel Henderson
Ariel.Henderson@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov

Recreation Specialist (Fitness) Justin Jackson at Justin.Jackson@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov

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PROGRAMS!  PROGRAMS!  PROGRAMS!      Here's some of what's happening at BRT...

Visit eParks to register and view a complete listing of our programs

PRE-SCHOOL:

Tiny Tots Story Time Bring your tot to enjoy an hour of story time followed by an arts and crafts activity When: Every Monday (on-going) Time: 11am  Ages: 1-5   Cost: Free.

YOUTH:

The BRT "Go Girls" Program concentrates on career and college exploration, civic responsibility, conflict resolution, health and wellness, creativity, fashion sense, personal hygiene and includes field trips for extra fun! When: Every Thursday (on-going) Time: 4-5pm Ages: 8-13 Cost: Free.

Step It Out The Bette Rae Thomas Recreation Center is looking for young, talented, energetic youth to join our step team When: special interest meeting 2/9/09 4pm then every Tuesday (on-going) Time: 4-6pm Ages: 8-18 Cost: Free.

Active Youth Nights Have some fun with friends in a safe environment.  Includes pool, air hockey, Wii, board games, basketball, cards, chess, etc.  When: Wednesday (on-going) Time: 7-8pm Ages: 5-14 Cost: Free.

Youth Basketball Sign up for America's great pastime sport When: Registration 2/1/09 thru 3/1/09 Ages: 4-14 Cost: $55 (includes uniform and trophy).

Gymnastics  Participants learn the basics from a former professional cheerleader.  When: Wednesday's  Time: 5:45pm - 6:30pm  Ages: 3-15 Cost: $30/month (one-time $20 registration fee) + $75 uniform fee which must be paid within 4 weeks of registration.  Note: Payments and registration forms will only be accepted at practice.  For more information contact M.A.D.E. at 704-333-4062 or madecheerdance@hotmail.com 

M.A.D.E. Dance Team  Learn various styles of dance including Jazz, Lyrical, Hip Hop and Ballet taught by an experienced former professional cheerleader.  When: Mondays  Time: Ages 3-7 5:45pm - 6:30pm & Ages 8-15 6:45pm - 7:30pm  Ages: 8-15  Cost: $30/month.  (one-time $20 registration fee) + $75 uniform fee which must be paid within 4 weeks of registration.  Note: Payments and registration forms will only be accepted at practice.  For more information contact M.A.D.E. at 704-333-4062 or madecheerdance@hotmail.com 

TEEN:

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ADULT:

Get Into "Action with Jackson" Come experience a total body workout routine one-on-one with our Fitness Coordinator  When: just call 704-432-3052 to make an appointment Ages: 18+ Cost: membership + $5/session.

Will To Skill Grow Fit Class An exciting and challenging class that combines cardio and resistance exercises for a full body workout When: Thursdays (on-going) Time: 6-7pm Ages: 18+ Cost: $7/class or $20/4 classes.

Total Body Training Come experience a total body workout routine tailored to your needs.  When: Call today to schedule a session  Time: Based upon scheduled appointments  Ages: 18-59  Cost: Free to fitness pass holders.

SENIORS:

Senior Bingo Bring your luck and have some fun!  When: Thursday (on-going) Time: 1-2pm Ages: 50+ Cost: Free.

Senior Nutrition Program  The Bette Rae Thomas Recreation Center is proud to host the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Senior Center's Senior Nutrition Program!  Come and enjoy a morning of music, fun, food and fellowship!  When: Weekdays  Time: 9am-2pm  Ages: 60+  Cost: Free.  For more information or to join this program contact Ms. Donna Brown at 704-432-0063.

Feeling Fine After 59! This fitness & wellness program is a joint partnership with the Bette Rae Thomas Recreation Center and the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Senior Center.  A personal trainer/coach will be on-site to provide guidance, instruction and support for seniors who have mobility or health issues they need help with.  When: Monday-Friday  Time: 9am-1pm  Cost: Free with completion of a Release Of Medical Information & Referral Form which can be obtained at the center to be completed by you and your doctor.  Contact Ms. Katrina Hall at 704-393-7333 for more information.

Senior Arts & Crafts  Bring out your inner artist with fun projects while enjoying some good company.  When: Monday's  Time: 10:30am-11:30am  Ages: 50+  Cost: $2.

COMBINED AGES:

BRT Weight Loss Contest  The Fitness Center here at BRT will conduct a 30 day weight loss contest for those who are up to taking a fitness challenge.  The rules are simple; sign up today and your weight will be taken to secure your spot in the contest.  When: June 2 - July 31  Ages: 18+ Prize: 1 month free fitness pass.  For more details contact Justin Jackson at 704-432-3052 or at justin.jackson@mecklenburgcountync.gov.

The Westside Fine Arts Program is offering the following programs:

Beginning Ballet offers a comprehensive study of movement that develops core strength, body mechanics, flexibility and a clear understanding of dance concepts and terminology When: Tuesdays (on-going) Time: 6-7pm Ages: 4-8.

Intermediate Ballet
When: Wednesdays (on-going) Time: 7:30-8:45pm Ages: 8-12.

Modern Dance Teaching methods for modern dance incorporate a variety of techniques that focus on correct alignment, fall and recovery, centering and proper articulation of joints. When: Tuesdays (on-going) Time: 7:30-8:45pm Ages: 13-18.

West African Dance Introduces the dances, music and culture of Africa When: Wednesdays (on-going) Time: 6-7:15pm Ages: all ages.

Tuition for each class is $40 per month (due 5th each month) and a fee of $20/month each additional class thereafter (please review fee chart at registration).  For more information or to register for any of these classes contact 704-609-6170 or westsidefinearts@gmail.com

Fit City Walkers  Start your steps toward fitness with this extension of the "Fit City Challenge".    Visit the official web site at www.FitCityChallenge.org for details.  When: Tuesdays (on-giong)  Time: 5-6pm  Ages: 5+ 
Cost: Free  Course #: 20880.

SPECIAL EVENTS/TRIPS

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Bette Rae Thomas Recreation Center Photos

Bette Rae Thomas Recreation Center Gymnasium

View of the Bette Rae Youth Activity Room

                                    
 

A Brief History

Of the twenty-six recreation centers in the County; Enderly Recreation Center was one of the oldest, built in 1948.  It had served the community well but had become outdated and has now been replaced and renamed Bette Rae Thomas Recreation Center.

The new Bette Rae Thomas Recreation Center contains a Gymnasium, Multi-Purpose Rooms, Senior Activity Room, Computer Lab, After-School Room, Youth Activity Room and an Adult Fitness Center.

This brand new facility is approximately 21,000 square feet and offers permanent program space to senior and after-school participants while the multi-purpose rooms will be available for public rental to accommodate family gatherings and events.  Additional program opportunities will be available to the public using the Youth Activity Room and Computer Lab. The Fitness Room offers state of the art cardio and resistance equipment in over 1,200 square feet.

 

 

The recreation center is named for Bette Rae Thomas; an esteemed resident of Enderly Park affectionately known to neighbors as "Miss Bette."  She is the longtime coordinator of the Enderly Park Neighborhood Association.  Miss Bette lobbied Charlotte City Council and the Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners for neighborhood improvements and enhanced park facilities.  Neighbors petitioned the Park and Recreation Commission to name the center in her honor.  The center was dedicated October 13, 2005.