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

TOWN OF MATTHEWS

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

APRIL 2023

PARKS, RECREATION & CULTURAL RESOURCE DEPARTMENT NEWSLETTER

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

APRIL CLASSES, 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

Crews Recreation Center - Page 2

phone or email!

McDowell Arts Center - Page 3 Matthews Community Center - Page 4 Parks and Special Events - Pages 5 & 6

FACILITY CLOSURES Friday, April 7 - Parks & Recreation Offices Only Sunday, April 9 - Parks & Recreation Offices & All Facilities

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

facility rentals

We are currently booking our Multipurpose Rooms for the Summer months! Our space is a great place to host your birthday party, baby and wedding showers, anniversary parties, family reunions and meetings.

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

Open Gym Sports

HIGH FITNESS DANCE CARDIO

PICKLEBALL

A dance cardio workout that combines high energy aerobics and interval training set to fun music with easy to follow fitness choreography. Adaptable for all ages, stages, and levels of fitness.

Classes will be offered Monday and every other Friday morning, 9:30-10:20am. Cost is $7.00 per session or you have the option of purchasing a 10-class pass for $60.

Saturday Open Play Session | 8:30am-12:30pm A Tuesday morning play session will take place from 10am-12pm Advance registration required via RecDesk. (https://www.matthewsfun.recdesk.com) $3.00/player

BASKETBALL Scan to view this month's open gym calendar!

Open Play Sundays | 10am-4:00pm Advance registration via RecDesk is required. (https://www.matthewsfun.recdesk.com) $3.00/player Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Adults Adults Family 10am-12pm 12pm-2pm 2pm-4pm

THURSDAY APRIL 20 | JUNE 15

Camps

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LIMITED TO THE FIRST 8 PARTICIPANTS REGISTRATION OPENS MAY 1

LIMITED TO THE FIRST 12 PARTICIPANTS REGISTRATION OPENS MAY 1

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Enjoy a night out while your kids release some energy playing basketball, dodgeball, board games, video games, and arts & crafts while meeting new friends! Snacks, pizza, and drinks will be served.

Ages 6-13 | $10 per child; $5 for each additional sibling Register online at https://www.matthewsfun.recdesk.com

THURSDAY MAY 18 - 6PM-9PM

Summer Camps at Crews!

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Youth classes offered on Thursday evenings from 5:30-8:30pm 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/

date night drop off

BADMINTON

Cam Volleyball

American elite martial arts

Camp

Visit https://matthewsfun.recdesk.com to register

To register, visit: https://matthewsfun.recdesk.com For more information, contact Charles Smith at 704-708-1289 or csmith@matthewsnc.gov

TOWN OF MATTHEWS PARKS, RECREATION & CULTURAL RESOURCE DEPARTMENT

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

arts delivered classes

McDowell arts center gallery

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

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

April will feature works from Eileen Schwartz's students.

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

ADULT MAKE IT/GLAZE IT CLASSES Wednesdays | April 5-26 | 9am-10:15am (No class April 12) Ages 18+ | Theme: Bird Feeders $60 per person GIRL SCOUT WORKSHOP Saturday, April 1 | 10:45am-11:45am | Ages 5+ Sign up individually or as a troop | Earn a pottery badge! $13 per person | Theme: Easter HOMESCHOOL QUARTER-LONG CLASSES Wednesdays, March 29-May 31 (no class April 12) 10:45am-12:15pm | Ages 8-18 Matthews Res. $175 | Non-Res. $180 HOMESCHOOL AFTERNOON CLASSES - YOUTH & TEENS! April 19 & 26 | 1pm-2:15pm | Ages 8-18 $40 per person - All ability levels welcome!

PRE-K CLAY CLASS Saturday, April 1 | 8:15am-9am | Ages 3-6 Make an Easter Plate! | Guardians must attend $15 per plate - All materials provided SATURDAY CLAY FAMILY WORKSHOP April 1 | 9:30am-10:30am | Ages 6+ $15 per person | Theme: Easter

yoga classes at the Mcdowell arts center Yoga with elinor Thursday evenings | April 20-May 25 | 6:30pm-7:30pm Drop-in fee of $12 Matthews Res. $60 | Non- Res. $65

Yoga Nidra meditation WITH ROSEMARY

basket weaving classes Beginners welcome and all materials are provided!

April 1 9:30am-12:30pm Create an Easter basket!

Matthews Res. $30 Non-Matthews Res. $35 Beginners welcome and all materials are provided!

art with eileen Art classes for adults with disabilities Tuesdays | April 4-25 - Fridays | 9am-12pm | April 7-28 Parents/guardians must contact Eileen prior to registering.

Art classes with Jessica Wells Still Life Drawing - Studying Light & Composition Ages 10-15 | 2 Classes | 10am-12pm | March 25 & April 1 Still life object drawing for all levels | $25 per session

75-minute session | March 27 6:30pm-7:45pm | $25 ALL YOGA CLASSES HELD IN THE UPSTAIRS GALLERY IT'S ALL ABOUT YARN 1st and 3rd Tuesdays | 6p-8p Mary McGee: mmagee001@gmail.com BASKET GUILD 4th Tuesdays of each month | 6p-8p | Next meeting: April 25 WAXHAW WOODTURNERS First Tuesday of each month | 6:30pm | Next Meeting: April 4 MATTHEWS ARTIST GUILD Tuesday, April 11 | 6:30p-8:30p For more info: www.matthewsartistguild.com MAG WATERCOLOR PAINTING Bring your own supplies and paint with other watercolorists.

Tuesday mornings, 9am-11:30am in the gallery space. For more information, email Steve Gilbert at sgilbert06@gmail.com.

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

YOGA CLASSES AT THE MATTHEWS COMMUNITY CENTER yoga with linda oeschlaeger

Basic Joyful Yoga with Rosemary

Tuesdays, 9:30am-10:30am 8-week session | March 14-May 2

Mon. | April 10-May 1 / Thurs. | April 13-May 4 | 10am-11am Fri. | April 14-May 5 | 3pm-4pm Matthews Res. $40 | Non-Res. $45

Wednesdays, 6pm-7pm 8-week session | March 15-May 3

$10 discount when you sign up for both classes at the same time!

Matthews Res. $80 | Non-Res. $85 Due to social distancing, space is limited

Mondays | April 10-May 1 | 11am-12pm Matthews Res. $40 | Non-Res. $45

Chair Yoga with Rosemary

Classes by the music makers Music classes for kids have returned with Justin from The Music Makers!

Thursdays | 10am-10:45am | 11am-11:45am Fridays | 10am-10:45am 10-Week Session March 23-June 2 (No class April 6 & 7) $179 for the session | Siblings under 1 year are free with a paying students. 20% discount when registering siblings together.

Ukulele classes with justin Teen & Adult Beginner Ukulele 1 | 7pm-7:45pm | Ages 13+ | Mondays, March 20-May 29 (No class April 3) Matthews Resident $189 | Non-Resident $194 Ukuleles and tuners that are approved for our programs can be purchased at Sardis Marketplace located at 2328 Crown Centre Dr, Charlotte, NC 28227. After you register for your class, you will be sent a 10% off coupon for your ukulele.

coloring on canvas kids night out-offered monthly!

April 21 | 6p-8p | Ages 5-12 Matthews Res. $30 | Non-Matthews Res. $35

school's out days

March 24 & 27 | Ages 5-12 9am-12pm / 1pm-4pm | Register for both to get a full day!

Pre-packaged snacks and bottled water are provided.

If registering for both sessions, please send a lunch.

Matthews Res. $48 | Non-Matthews Res. $53 (per session

anime workshop

Saturday, April 1 | 11am-12:30pm | Ages 8+ Perfect for beginners!

Matthews Res. $30 | Non-Matthews Res. $35

Spring Break Camp

April 10-14 | Ages 5-12 9am-12pm / 1pm-4pm | Register for both to get a full day!

Pre-packaged snacks and bottled water are provided.

If registering for both sessions, please send a lunch.

Matthews Res. $220 | Non-Matthews Res. $225 (per session)

family art class March 24 | 6pm-7:30pm $30 per family | Art fun for everyone!

Tuesday night crafting

6pm-7:30pm | Ages 18+ 4/4: Garden Container ($35/$40) 4/18: Fabric Art ($28/$33) 4/11: Birdie Oasis ($25/$30) 3/28: Shadow Box ($38/43)

cooking classes with h4learn

fabric collage class for beginners

easter family workshop

Fridays, March 27-April 17 | 10am-1pm | Ages 18+ | $60/ person Construct a 16x20 fabric collage piece that can be mounted, framed, or quilted. Students will purchase materials on the first day of class.

Students will be responsible for providing own fabric after the first day.

Saturday, April 8 | 2pm-4pm Make mini pies and decorate Easter eggs! Sweet potato and apple are the pie flavors.

Cost is $50 per 2 people | $20 for each additional person

upscale date night cooking class Friday, April 28 | 5:45pm-7pm | $150 per couple Menu: Panko crusted Dijon lamb chops with rice pilaf and honey glazed carrots & a Raspberry Rickey mocktail.

Please let us know of any special dietary needs when registering so instructors can be prepared. Visit TheOfficialH4Learn.com for more info. Register at matthewsfun.recdesk.com

salsa rueda-free intro salsa class Thursday, March 23 | 7:30pm-8:30pm Leonel aka “Choco” and his wife, Paige, will walk you through essential dancing skills applied to salsa (and to life) that will make you improve your body movement and sharpen social skills. Space is limited, register today! Full class 4-week session begins in April

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

Earth Day & Kids in Nature Day Saturday, April 15 | 10am - 1pm Squirrel Lake Park - 1631 Pleasant Plains Road, Matthews

Build a bird house Get a free rain barrel Go on a scavenger hunt Hike in nature with a guide Make your backyard a wildlife habitat!

Presented by: HAWK, Town of Matthews North Carolina Wildlife Federation's Great Outdoors University *Shuttle services available from Community Center to Squirrel Lake Park

Download the Goosechase app to your smartphone to participate.

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 Dance Performances Indian Street Food Marketplace- Jewelry, Clothes & Souvenirs Saree draping Turban tying Henna Tattoos Hands on experience Visual Art Gallery Interactive kids corner

TOWN OF MATTHEWS PARKS, RECREATION & CULTURAL RESOURCE DEPARTMENT