For more info on classes & events or to register online go to WWW.MATTHEWSFUN.COM
Crews Recreation Center - Page 2
AUGUST CLASSES, CAMPS, PROGRAMS, AND EVENTS
In the upcoming pages, we list out all of our programs, classes, camps, and events coming up in August.
If you would like more information, please visit our website or reach out to us via phone or email!
McDowell Arts Center - Page 3
Matthews Community Center - Page 4 & 5
Parks and Special Events - Pages 6
AUGUST 2023 P A R K S , R E C R E A T I O N & C U L T U R A L R E S O U R C E D E P A R T M E N T N E W S L E T T E R
T O W N O F M A T T H E W S 100 McDowell Street - For more information, call (704) 321-7275
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 Fall and Winter 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.
pickleball clinics
Freepickleballclinicswillcontinuetobeoffered throughoutthesummerandfall.
OnThursday,August24th(6-9pm)therewillbe anintermediatelevelclinicfollowedbya beginnerlevelclinicon Thursday,September21st(6-9pm).
Registrationopensonthefirstofeachmonth. Spaceislimited!
Open Gym Sports
SaturdayOpenPlaySessions
8:30am-10:30am&10:30am-12:30pm
TuesdaymorningsessionsreturningSeptember5
AdvanceregistrationrequiredviaRecDesk (https://wwwmatthewsfunrecdeskcom)
American elite martial arts
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 For additional information or to register, please visit http://www americanelitemartialarts com/
OpenPlaySundays | 10am-4:00pm
AdvanceregistrationviaRecDeskisrequired. (https://wwwmatthewsfunrecdeskcom)
$300perplayer
P I C K L E B A L L T O W N O F M A T T H E W S P A R K S , R E C R E A T I O N & C U L T U R A L R E S O U R C E D E P A R T M E N T
Session 1 Adults 10am-12pm Session 2 Adults 12pm-2pm Session 3 Family 2pm-4pm B A S K E T B A L L B A D M I N T O N
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MCDOWELL ARTS CENTER
123 McDowell Street
For more information, call (704) 847-9746
McDowell arts center gallery
Matthews Artists Guild will have their Matthews Alive art show on display from late August through September.
classes with arts delivered
For any questions about any Arts Delivered Class, contact Rick at artsdelivered@gmail.com or 704-618-2222
ADULT CLAY CLASSES
Wednesdays, September 6-October 25
6:30pm-8:15pm | Ages 18+
Matthews Residents: $190 | Non-Residents: $200
SATURDAY POTTERY CLASSES
October 7 - November 4 - December 2
Pre-K Glaze Class
Ages 3-6 | 8-8:45am | $15 per plate
Saturday Family Workshop
Ages 6+ | 9:15-10:30am | $15 per person
Girl Scout Pottery
Ages 5+ | 10:45am-12pm | $15 per person
HOMESCHOOL ART CLASS
Session 1: August 30-October 18 (Wednesdays)
Ages 8-12 | 9-10:45am
Ages 13-18 | 11am-12:45pm
Matthews Residents: $190 | Non-Residents: $200
HOMESCHOOL CLAY CLASSES
4-week session: September 6-27 (Wednesdays)
Ages 13-18 | 1:30-3:15pm
Matthews Residents: $90 | Non-Residents: $95
character design and cartoon class
basket weaving class
September23 | 9:30am-12:30pm
Joininandmakeyourown pumpkinortwo!Allmaterials andtrimprovidedforyouto maketheseFalldecorations. Noexperiencerequired!
Beginnerswelcome
MatthewsResidents:$30
Non-Residents:$35
Watercolor painting classes
Classeswillfocusontraditionalwatercolorpainting Classesincludebutnotlimitedtomaterials,composition, valueandcolor Eachsessionbeginswitha demonstrationplusdiscussionaboutpainting.
Tuesdays | 12:30-2:30pm | Sept 5-Oct 17 | Ages18+ $90per6-weeksession
strengthen with yoga
Limited4-weekserieswithKatrinaWhelchel! Asomaticjourneytobringstrength(bothinnerandouter) toyourpractice Alimitedseriesinvitingyoutoaddanew dimensiononyourmat
Sundays | August6-27 | 2-3:15pm | UpstairsGallery $99perperson
Free groups meeting at the mcdowell arts center
IT'SALLABOUTYARN
1stand3rdTuesdays | 6pm-8pm
MaryMcGee:mmagee001@gmail.com
BASKETGUILD
4thTuesdaysofeachmonth | 6pm-8pm
Nextmeeting:July25 | Augustmeeting:August22
WAXHAWWOODTURNERS
WillresumeinSeptember-www.waxhawwoodturners.com
MATTHEWSARTISTGUILD
Aug.3-Sept.7
Ages7-11
MatthewsResidents
$150
Non-Residents
$155
WillresumeinSeptember-www.matthewsartistguild.com
MAGWATERCOLORPAINTING
Bringyourownsuppliesandpaintwithother watercolorists.Tuesdaymornings,9-11:30aminthe galleryspace.Formoreinformation,email SteveGilbertatsgilbert06@gmail.com.
T O W N O F M A T T H E W S P A R K S , R E C R E A T I O N & C U L T U R A L R E S O U R C E D E P A R T M E N T
MATTHEWS COMMUNITY CENTER
100 McDowell Street
For more information, call (704) 321-7275
YOGA CLASSES AT THE MATTHEWS COMMUNITY CENTER
yoga with linda oeschlaeger
Tuesdays, 9:30am-10:30am
Wednesdays, 6pm-7pm
8-week session | August 22-September 27
Matthews Residents: $60 | Non-Residents: $65 Due to social distancing, space is limited
gentle deep stretch with Rosemary 4-weeksession
Mondays | July31-August28 | 10am-11am
Thursdays | August3-31 | 10am-11am (Noclass8/14or8/17)
MatthewsResidents:$40|Non-Residents:$45 Registerforbothclassesandsave$10!
Chair Yoga with Rosemary
4-weeksession | Mondays | July31-August28 | 11am-12pm (Noclass8/14)
MatthewsResidents:$40 | Non-Residents:$45
Guided relaxation with Rosemary
Mondays | September11-October2 | 6:30-7:30pm
MatthewsResidents:$40 | Non-Residents:$45
ClassesheldintheArtsCenterGallery Feelfreetobringayogamat,apillow,andoneortwoblankets
the music makers classes
music classes for kids
ReturningwithJustinfromtheMusicMakers! 45-minuteclasseswillbeonThursdaymorningsat10amand 11amandFridaysat11am.
Ages7andunder | September14&15-November16&17
10-weeksession | $179
Siblingsunder1yeararefreewithapayingstudent. 20%discountwhenregisteringsiblingstogether.
ukulele classes
10-weeksession | September11-November13
MatthewsResidents:$189 | Non-Residents:$194
BeginnerUkuleleFamilyClass
Ages5-12withanadult | Mondays | 6-6:45pm
Teen&AdultBeginnerUkuleleI
Mondays | 7-7:45pm
20%discountappliestosecondregistrationwhenregistering morethanonepersonfortheclass.
adult introductory tap classes
6-week session | August 9-September 13 | 11a-11:45a
Greatforbeginnersordancerswithsometapexperience. Classeswillincludefundamentaltaptechnique,movements andvocabulary,basicrhythmsandcombinationsbothacross thefloorandcenter.Taplegendsandtherichhistoryoftap dancewillbediscussedaswell.Dancehasbeenprovento helpwithreflexes,coordinationandimprovememory!
MatthewsResidents:$70 | Non-Residents:$75
introduction to fabric collage classes
Mondays | September11-15 10am-1pm | $60
Joinafunnewsessionand learnhowtocreateafabric collagefromanaward-winning artist.Nosewingrequired!Learn theprocessofcreatingaunique 16x20piece,suitablefor display.Studentswillpurchasea $10kitduringthefirstclass. Exampleswillbeshownand instructionsgivenforpurchasing requiredfabricsandadditional suppliesforfuturelessons.
programs
T O W N O F M A T T H E W S P A R K S , R E C R E A T I O N & C U L T U R A L R E S O U R C E D E P A R T M E N T
coming soon! Cardmaking Classes
GlueGunArtClass Intermediate FabricCollage
T O W N O F M A T T H E W S P A R K S , R E C R E A T I O N & C U L T U R A L R E S O U R C E D E P A R T M E N T
COMMUNITY
100 McDowell Street For more information, call (704) 321-7275
MATTHEWS
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T O W N O F M A T T H E W S P A R K S , R E C R E A T I O N & C U L T U R A L R E S O U R C E D E P A R T M E N T PARKS & SPECIAL EVENTS
more information about Parks, call 704-708-1288 For more information about Special Events, call 704-708-1261
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