April 2022 Town of Matthews Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resource Department Newsletter

TOWN OF MATTHEWS

100 McDowell Street — For more information, call (704) 321-7275

APRIL 2022

PARKS, RECREATION & CULTURAL RESOURCE DEPARTMENT NEWSLETTER

For more info on classes & events or to register online go to WWW.MATTHEWSFUN.COM

SPRING CLASSES, CAMPS, PROGRAMS, AND EVENTS In the upcoming pages, we list out all of our programs, classes, and events coming up in April.

If you would like more information, please visit our website or reach out to us via phone or email!

Crews Recreation Center - Page 2

DATES TO REMEMBER Facility Closures

McDowell Arts Center - Page 3

April 15 - Crews Recreation Center April 17 - All Parks & Recreation Facilities April 7: Color of Jazz Series in the Fullwood Theatre April 8: Easter Eggspedition Begins

Matthews Community Center - Pages 4 & 5

April 23: Earth Day Celebration in Squirrel Lake Park April 29: Beats 'n Bites in Stumptown Park April 30: Free Shred Event at Matthews United Methodist Church

Parks and Special Events - Page 6

April 30: Festival of India in Stumptown Park

Check out all of our programs at WWW.MATTHEWSFUN.COM

CREWS RECREATION CENTER 1201 Crews Road—Behind the Matthews Police Department For more information on Crews Center activities, call (704) 708-1287

facility rentals

facility Closures

We are currently booking our facility for Spring/Summer!

Our space is a great place to host your birthday party, baby and wedding showers, anniversary parties, family reunions and meetings. Availability will not last long!

Contact Charles Smith at 704-708-1289 or via email at csmith@matthewsnc.gov for facility pricing and availability.

In observance of the Easter holiday, Crews Recreation Center will be closed on Friday, April 15th and Sunday, April 17th.

Open Gym Sports

Pickleball Clinic Instruction led by David Hite

PICKLEBALL

1201 crews road, matthews, nc 28105

Saturday Open Play Session 1 | 8:30am-10:30am Saturday Open Play Session 2 | 10:30am-12:30pm

May 18 - June 1 - June 15 - June 29 - July 13 7:30PM - 9:00PM

Every other Tuesday | 5:30p-8:30p Advance registration required via signup genius (https://qrgo.page.link/skXdx) | $2.00/player

Program Fee Matthews Resident: $55 | Non-Matthews Resident: $60

BADMINTON

Focuses on basic techniques, strategy, and court positioning.

Designed for beginner to intermediate skill level players.

Contact 704-708-1289 for more information.

Visit www.matthewsfun.com to register.

Session 1 | Adults Open Play Sundays | 10am-4pm 10:00am-12:00pm Every other Tuesday | 5:30pm-8:30pm Session 2 | Adults Advance registration via signup genius 12:00pm-2:00pm required.

Session 3 | All 2:00pm-4:00pm

(https://qrgo.page.link/CYTjW) $2.00/player

BASKETBALL

Coming Soon!

Esports Video Game and 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament More information to be announced at a later date!

Scan to view the April open gym/play calendar!

High fitness dance cardio A dance cardio workout that combines high energy aerobics and interval training set to fun music you love with easy to follow fitness choreography.

Adaptable for all ages and fitness levels!

Mondays & Fridays, 9:30am-10:20am $7.00/session or $60 for a class pass (10 sessions)

bridge club The Charlotte Bridge Club offers games on Tuesdays from 12:30pm-4:30pm Cost is $7.00 per session.

soul line dance In partnership with Purple Steppers, a free Soul Line Dance class will be offered at the Crews Recreation Center on Mondays from 12pm to 1pm.

American elite martial arts

Youth classes offered on Thursday evenings from 5:45-8:30pm for all ages interested in learning the basics of martial arts in a fun and active environment.

To register or for additional information please visit http://www.americanelitemartialarts.com/

tai chi for health Slow meditation in motion, Tai Chi promotes serenity through gentle, flowing movements. The ultimate purpose of Tai Chi is cultivating the Qi within us to flow smoothly and powerfully throughout the body.

Classes will be offered every Monday & Thursday at 10:30am. Cost is $2.00 per session.

TOWN OF MATTHEWS PARKS, RECREATION & CULTURAL RESOURCE DEPARTMENT

MCDOWELL ARTS CENTER 123 McDowell Street For more information, call (704) 847-9746

arts delivered classes

For any questions about any Arts Delivered class, contact Rick at artsdelivered@gmail.com or 704-618-2222.

Visit www.matthewsfun.com for class descriptions and pricing information.

ADULT MAKE & GLAZE

HOMESCHOOL CLAY

KIDS MAKE & GLAZE

Wednesdays | 8:45a-9:45a March 30 & April 6 | Ages 18+ $40 per 2-week sessions

Wed. | 10a-11:30a | Ages 7-18 March 30-April 27 | 4-week sessions Matthews Res. $75 | Non-Res. $80

Wednesdays | 1p-2:30p April 20, 27 & May 4 | Ages 7+ $60 per session

KIDS & PARENTS WORKSHOP

PRE-K CLAY Saturdays | 8:30a-9:15a

POTTERY PLAY Saturdays | 9:30a-10:45a April 23 & 30 | Ages 8+ $40 per 2-week sessions

Saturday, April 30 11a-12:15p | Ages 6+ | $15 per class

April 23 | Ages 3-6 | $15 per project

character design afternoon class

McDowell arts center gallery

Thursdays, May 5-June 2 | 4:30pm-5:30pm | Ages 7-11 Matthews Residents: $125 | Non-Residents: $130

Artists Pam Singh and Michelle Cherqui Levi will display their show, entitled “Open Your Eyes” for the month of April. Join us for an opening night reception on Saturday, April 2nd from 5pm-8:30pm.

Next Crash Course: Saturday, May 7 | 10a-12p Matthews Residents: $50 | Non-Residents: $55

Gallery hours are limited, call 704-321-7275 before visiting to confirm the gallery is open.

Classes Taught by Eileen Schwartz ART WITH EILEEN Art classes for adults with disabilities.

Parents/guardians of interested students must contact Eileen prior to registering for class.

Tuesdays, April 5-26 | Fridays, April 1-29 9:00am-12:00pm VETERANS ART CLASS IS ON HOLD UNTIL SEPTEMBER Contact Eileen Schwartz for more information eileenschwartzusa@gmail.com

BASKET WEAVING NOW MEETING AT THE MCDOWELL ARTS CENTER! All classes 9:30am-12pm Matthews Residents: $30 Non-Residents: $35 Supplies and materials included!

April 2 Easter Basket

Socrates Middle and High School Art Exhibition will be in May at the McDowell Arts Center Gallery. The reception and pottery sale will be Saturday, May 21 from 4:30pm-6:30pm.

free groups meeting at the McDowell Arts Center It's All About Yarn | Tuesdays | 6pm-8pm Contact Mary McGee at mmagee001@gmail.com Basket Guild | April 26 | 6pm-8pm Will meet on the 4th Tuesday of the month.

Matthews Artists Guild | Visit www.matthewsartistsguild.com for more information.

Waxhaw Woodturners | April 5 | 6:30pm Meetings held first Tuesday of each month. Visitors welcome!

TOWN OF MATTHEWS PARKS, RECREATION & CULTURAL RESOURCE DEPARTMENT

MATTHEWS COMMUNITY CENTER 100 McDowell Street For more information, call (704) 321-7275 Yoga with Linda Oelschlaeger 9-week session | March 1-April 27 Tuesdays, 9:30am-10:30am | Wednesdays, 6pm-7pm Matthews Residents: $90 Non-Residents: $95 Due to social distancing, space is limited.

VINYASA YOGA FLOW WITH KRISTEN Join us for an energetic Vinyasa flow class beginning with a meditation, leading into a warming flow, followed by strength and balance poses, rounding out with flexibility and a final relaxation. Connecting mindful movement with the breath, the class will leave your body and mind energized yet at rest.

Matthews Residents: $50 | Non-Residents: $55 Drop In: $12 | Next Session: April 10-May15 | 3-4pm

classes with the music makers Preschool music classes

Fridays, March 18-May 27 | 10-week session No Class April 15 Kids Make Music | 1 & 2 year olds | 10:00am Matthews Residents: $189 | Non-Residents: $194 Price includes instrument kit.

Returning students will receive a discounted rate

ADULT INTRODUCTORY TAP CLASSES 6-week session starts Wednesday, March 23 No Class April 20 If you want to learn tap but never had the opportunity or danced as a child and remember it fondly, this tap class is great for beginners or dancers with some tap experience. Classes will include fundamental tap technique, movements and vocabulary, basic rhythms and combinations both across the floor and center. Broadway and jazz tap styles will be taught.

Tap legends and the rich history of tap dance will be discussed as well. Dance has been proven to help with reflexes, coordination, concentration and memory!

challenge island school's out camps

Matthews Residents: $70 | Non-Residents: $75 11:00am - 11:45am

Mosaic Class with Denise April 5, 19 & 26 | Ages 7+ Learn about mosaic artists, history, and techniques in this fun art class! Put your knowledge to work and make your own mosaic art. We'll start with small projects and work our way up to beautiful masterpieces!

All materials included!

Matthews Residents: $70 | Non-Residents: $75

Island Tube Fever Camp | April 4-8 | 9:00am-12:00pm Mine Island Camp | April 4-8 | 1:00pm-4:00pm Slimetopia | April 11-15 | 9:00am-12:00pm Matthews Residents: $225 | Non-Residents: $235

TOWN OF MATTHEWS PARKS, RECREATION & CULTURAL RESOURCE DEPARTMENT

MATTHEWS COMMUNITY CENTER 100 McDowell Street For more information, call (704) 321-7275

Save the Dates!

August 12 Mac Arnold & Plate Full O'Blues September 9 Sidecar Social Club Concert begins at 7:30pm Pre-concert social at 6:30pm Details and tickets coming soon!

Color of Jazz is a live jazz, soul, and blues music series centered around jazz culture.

Each event will pay tribute to jazz greats and emerging jazz artists from America and abroad.

The series will feature (seasoned) local & surrounding area musicians while aiming to educate, entertain, and inspire through the arts.

Keep it jazzed, baby!!

TOWN OF MATTHEWS PARKS, RECREATION & CULTURAL RESOURCE DEPARTMENT

PARKS & SPECIAL EVENTS For more information about Parks, call 704-708-1288 For more information about Special Events, call 704-708-1261

TOWN OF MATTHEWS PARKS, RECREATION & CULTURAL RESOURCE DEPARTMENT