DECEMBER 2022 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 WINTER CLASSES, PROGRAMS, AND EVENTS In the upcoming pages, we list out all of our programs, classes, and events coming up in December. If you would like more information, please visit our website or reach out to us via phone or email! Crews Recreation Center Page 2 McDowell Arts Center - Page 3 Matthews Community Center - Page 4 Parks and Special Events - Pages 5 & 6 T O W N O F M A T T H E W S 100 McDowell Street For more information, call (704) 321 7275 For more info on classes & events or to register online go to WWW.MATTHEWSFUN.COM FACILITY HOLIDAY CLOSURES December 24 27: All Facilities December 31: Crews Recreation Center & McDowell Arts Center Matthews Community Center to close at 1:00pm January 1: All Facilities January 2: Parks & Recreation Offices (Facilities will operate as normal)
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American elite martial arts
YouthclassesofferedonThursdayevenings
from5:30 8:30pmforallagesinterestedinlearningthe basicsofmartialartsinafunandactiveenvironment. Toregisterorforadditionalinformationpleasevisit http://www.americanelitemartialarts.com/
HIGH FITNESS DANCE CARDIO
Adancecardioworkoutthatcombineshighenergyaerobics andintervaltrainingsettofunmusicwitheasytofollow fitnesschoreography.Adaptableforallages,stages,andlevels offitness ClasseswillbeofferedMondayFridaymornings, 9:30 10:20am.Costis$700persessionoryouhavethe optionofpurchasingaclasspass(10sessions)for$60.
date night drop
WearecurrentlybookingourfacilityfortheWintermonths! Ourspaceisagreatplacetohostyourbirthdayparty, babyandweddingshowers,anniversaryparties,familyreunionsandmeetings.ContactCharlesSmithat 704 708 1289orviaemailatcsmith@matthewsnc.govforfacilitypricingandavailability. 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 CREWS RECREATION CENTER 1201 Crews Road—Behind the Matthews Police Department For more information on Crews Center activities, call (704) 708 1287 facility rentals
Gym Sports
B A S K E T B A L L B A D M I N T O N
OpenPlaySundays|10am2:30pm Advanceregistrationviasignupgeniusrequired. (https://qrgopagelink/CYTjW)|$200/player SaturdayOpenPlaySession|8:00am10:45am ATuesdaymorningplaysessionwilltake placefrom10am12pm Advanceregistrationrequiredviasignupgenius (https://qrgo.page.link/skXdx)|$2.00/player Open
Session1 Adults 10am 11:30am Session2 Adults 11:30am 1pm Session3 Family 1pm 2:30pm
off Enjoyanightoutwhileyourkidsreleasesomeenergy playingbasketball,dodgeball,boardgames,videogames, andarts&craftswhilemeetingnewfriends! Kidswillbeservedsnacks,pizza,anddrinks Ages6 13 | $10perchild;$5foreachadditionalsibling Registeronlineatwww.matthewsfun.com
PRE-K CLAY - BISQUE-FIRED CLAY PLATE!
Saturday,
SATURDAY CLAY FAMILY WORKSHOPS
Saturday, December 10 | 9:15am-10:30pm Ages 6+ | $15 per person December Theme: Christmas!
Woodturners
Waxhaw
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 Basket Guild
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Meets 4th
the month Matthews Artists Guild December 13 | For more information visit www.matthewsartistsguild.com FREE GROUPS MEETING AT THE MCDOWELL
arts delivered
It's All About Yarn 1st and 3rd Tuesdays | 6pm-8pm Contact Mary McGee at mmagee001@gmail com 123 McDowell Street For more information, call (704) 847 9746 MCDOWELL ARTS CENTER 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
December 6 | 6:30pm | Visitors welcome! Meetings held first Tuesday of each month
December 17
12pm-2pm
Tuesday of
ARTS CENTER
classes
must stay
during class The gallery will feature works from artists in Matthews Artists Guild for the month of December. Gallery hours are limited. Please call 704-321-7275 before visiting to confirm the gallery is open. McDowell arts center gallery
Saturday, December 10 | 8:15am-9am | Ages 3-6 $15 per plate | All tools and glaze provided! Parents
with child
75minutesession | December20 | 7pm8:15pm | $25 Bringyouryogamatandsomeblanketsandprepareyourselffortotal, deeprelaxation. Thisisnotaphysicalexercise,butrathera techniqueforphysicalrejuvenation,mentalrelaxation,spiritualgrowthand overallwellness Classwillbeheldupstairsintheartgallery Yoga Nidra: DEEP RELAXATION WITH ROSEMARY
GIRL SCOUT WORKSHOPS
December 17 | 9:30am-11am Ages 5+ | $12 per person
T O W N O F M A T T H E W S P A R K S , R E C R E E P A R T M E N T TheMusicMakersReturn! MusicclassesforkidsReturning inJanuarywithJustinfrom TheMusicMakers! December4 | 1pm 2:30pm NutcrackerMasks | $10 December11 | 1pm 3pm ChristmasGlitterJarBuddies | $15 (ClassatMcDowellArtsCenter) December17 | 10:30am 11:30am GingerbreadPopsicleStickHouses | $10 Tuesdays,9:30am 10:30am 8 weeksession|November15 January10 (Noclass12/27) MatthewsRes.$80|Non Res.$85 Wednesdays,6pm 7pm 7 weeksession | November16 January11 (Noclasses11/23or12/28) MatthewsRes.$70| Non Res.$75 Duetosocialdistancing,spaceislimited MATTHEWS COMMUNITY CENTER 100 McDowell Street For more information, call (704) 321 7275 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 YOGA CLASSES AT THE MATTHEWS COMMUNITY CENTER yoga with linda oeschlaeger coloring on canvas programs adult craft classes TuesdayEvenings | 6:30pm-8pm November29:HolidayCanvas | R:$28/NR:$33 December6:HolidayHangingDecor | R:$22/NR:$27 December13:ResinCanvasArt | R:$40/NR:$45 December20:JewelryDesign | R:$40/NR:$45 Kids night out: offered monthly December 16 | 6pm 8pm | Ages 5 12 A cool, artsy theme each month! Kids will have a ball with the endless array of fun, artsy activities, crafts, and
art classes with jessica wells
WORKSHOP
Basic techniques for drawing
Perfect
January5 March9 | Ages7andunder Siblingsunder1arefreewithapayingstudent This10 weeksessionwillbeheldon Thursdayswithtwoclassoptions: 10am 10:45amOR11am 11:45am $179forthesession Scanfordetailsandapplication Applicationsdueby5pm,January4,2023 Staffcontact:MelissaJohnson 704 708 1262 mjohnson@matthewsncgov HolidayConcert December19AND20,2022 7:30PM MatthewsCommunityCenter 100EastMcDowellStreet,Matthews,NC28105 Celebrating 20 years of offering the gift of music to the Matthews Community
more Matthews Res $30 | Non Res $35 school's out days December 20 22 & 28 30 | Ages 5 12 9am 12pm and/or 1pm 4pm Register for both and get a full day! Each day consist of artistic projects and every day is different! Explore an array of mediums from painting, clay, jewelry design, drawing, illustration & so much more. Pre packaged snacks and bottled water are provided. If signing up for both sessions, campers will need to bring a lunch. Matthews Res $48 per session | Non Res $53 per session
ANIME
December 3 | 11am 12:30pm | Ages 8+
characters
for beginners! Matthews Res $30 | Non Res $35
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 For more information about Parks, call 704 708 1288 For more information about Special Events, call 704 708 1261
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 For more information about Parks, call 704 708 1288 For more information about Special Events, call 704-708-1261