TOWN OF MATTHEWS
100 McDowell Street - For more information, call (704) 321-7275
DECEMBER 2023 PARKS, RECREATION & CULTURAL RESOURCE DEPARTMENT NEWSLETTER
For more info on classes & events or to register online go to WWW.MATTHEWSFUN.COM
Crews Recreation Center - Page 2 McDowell Arts Center - Page 3 Matthews Community Center - Pages 4 Parks and Special Events - Page 5 & 6
DECEMBER 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 1201 Crews Road—Behind the Matthews Police Department For more information on Crews Center activities, call (704) 708-1287
Book with us! - facility rentals at crews We are currently booking our Multipurpose Rooms for the Winter and Spring 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.
free pickleball clinics
American elite martial arts
Intermediate Level: Thursday, December 14 | 6-9pm Beginner Level: Thursday, January 25 | 6-9pm Registration opens on the first of each month. Space is limited!
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/
Open Gym Sports
Family Fun Night series
PICKLEBALL SATURDAYS 8am-10:45am
TUESDAYS 10am-12pm
Advance registration is required
BASKETBALL Please visit www.matthewsfun.com to view our full monthly open gym/play calendar
BADMINTON Sundays | 10am-2:30pm | $3.00 per player Advance registration required: www.matthewsfun.recdesk.com
Session 1 Adults 10am-11:30am
Session 2 Adults 11:30am-1pm
Session 3 Family 1pm-2:30pm
Stress Management Workshop Facilitated by Rosy Crumpton, Sophrosyne Wellness December 2 | 10-11:30am | $15 per person Unwrap stress management tactics and discover personalized ways to practice stress management through the holidays and in high times of stress.
SOUL LINE DANCE - MONDAYS This class ifs for beginners and anyone who wants to learn soul line dances. Advances dancers will be taught at a slower pace. Classes are taught by the Purple Charlotte Steppers For more information contact us at 704-708-1289 or via email at csmith@matthewsnc.gov 12:00PM - 1:00PM | F R E E
BARRE-LESS BARRE FITNESS 6-WEEK PROGRAM THURSDAYS | 10:00-11:00AM BEGINS JANUARY 25 $60 per person | Drop-in rate $12 | www.matthewsfun.com TOWN OF MATTHEWS PARKS, RECREATION & CULTURAL RESOURCE DEPARTMENT
MCDOWELL ARTS CENTER 123 McDowell Street For more information, call (704) 847-9746
classes with arts delivered
McDowell arts center gallery
For any questions about any Arts Delivered Class, contact Rick at artsdelivered@gmail.com or 704-618-2222
Matthews Artists Guild will have their work on display for the month of December. Gallery hours are limited. Call 704-321-7275 before visiting.
ADULT CLAY CLASSES: WINTER SESSION 2 Wednesdays, January 10-February 28 6:30pm-8:15pm | Ages 18+ Matthews Residents: $190 | Non-Residents: $200
SATURDAY POTTERY CLASSES December 2: Holidays | All classes $15/ person or project Pre-K Glaze Class Ages 3-6 | 8-8:45am Saturday Family Clay Workshop Ages 6+ | 9:15-10:30am | Adult supervision required Pottery Play for Adults Ages 18+ | 10:45am-12pm | $25/ person HOMESCHOOL ART CLASS Winter Session: January 3-February 21 (Wednesdays) Ages 8-12 | 9-10:45am / Ages 13-18 | 11am-12:45pm Matthews Residents: $180 | Non-Residents: $185 HOMESCHOOL ART CLASS OPEN HOUSE Wednesday, December 6 1:30-3pm | $5 per person Join us at our open house and see what our homeschool art classes are all about. Paint ceramic ornaments and you will get to see how the pottery wheel works.
SOFTEN INTO THE HOLIDAY SEASON RESTORATIVE YOGA WORKSHOP WITH KATRINA WHELCHEL
BASKET WEAVING CLASSES WITH NANCY duffie Free Winter Star Class | December 9 | 9:30am-11:30am No registration required - Drop in anytime! Upcoming Classes January 20 - 9:30am-2:30pm - Laundry Basket February 10 - 9:30am-12:30pm - Sweetheart Basket March 16 - 9:30am-12:30pm - Easter Basket
Watercolor classes and Character Design classes will return in January! Free groups meeting at the mcdowell arts center IT'S ALL ABOUT YARN 1st and 3rd Tuesdays | 6pm-8pm Mary McGee: mmagee001@gmail.com BASKET GUILD 4th Tuesday of each month | 6pm-8pm Next meeting: December 16 WAXHAW WOODTURNERS Next meeting: December 5 www.waxhawwoodturners.com MATTHEWS ARTIST GUILD Next meeting: December 12 www.matthewsartistguild.com Social time at 6:30pm with the meeting starting at 7pm. MAG WATERCOLOR PAINTING Tuesdays | 9am-11:30am Bring your own supplies and enjoy painting with other watercolorists. Steve Gilbert: sgilbert06@gmail.com
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
adult introductory tap
Tuesdays, 9:30am-10:45am | Wednesdays, 6pm-7:15pm 6-week session | November 28-January 10
6-week session | November 6-December 20 | 11a-11:45a
(No classes December 26 or 27)
Matthews Residents: $60 | Non-Residents: $65
YOGA CLASSES WITH ROSEMARY gentle deep stretch Monday & Thursday classes available | 10am-11am 6-week session | November 6-December 21 Matthews Residents: $60 | Non-Residents: $65 Register for both classes and save $10!
Chair Yoga Mondays | 11am-12pm | November 6-December 18 Matthews Residents: $60 | Non-Residents: $65
coloring on canvas classes coloring on canvas School's out!
(No class on November 22)
Great for beginners or dancers with some tap experience. Classes will include fundamental tap technique, movements and vocabulary, basic rhythms and combinations. Matthews Residents: $70 | Non-Residents: $75
introduction to fabric collage Mondays | January 8-22 | Ages 18+ 10am-1pm | $60 per person No sewing required! $10 kit purchased separately from registration on the first day of class.
cardmaking classes Jen’s Creative Stampers 1st Thursday of the month | December 7 | 6pm-8pm
When school is out, art is in with Coloring on Canvas! Each camp day features a variety of art adventures.
2nd Tuesday of the month | December 12 | 10am-12pm
Ages 5-12 | 9am-4pm | Res: $96 | Non-Res: $101
$20 per person
Camp Dates: December 20-22 & December 27-29
Sign up now - Classes will fill quickly!
beginner watercolor classes
holiday music classes
3-week session: November 28-December 12 6-7:30pm | Ages 18+
with the music makers
Learn a wide variety of watercolor painting techniques that will send your creative spirit soaring! Explore a wide variety of subject matter including landscape painting, still life and abstract. This is for individuals who are new to watercolors.
Bev’s Creative Cards
3-week session | December 7-22 | Ages 7 and under Thursdays: 10am-10:45am & 11am-11:45am Friday: 10am-10:45am $40 for the session | 20% sibling discount Siblings under 1 are free with a paying student
Matthews Residents: $60 | Non-Residents: $65
Holiday Candle Making Class Saturday, December 16 | 10:30am-12pm | $45 per person Create a 10oz candle and a tree ornament in this class. All materials are provided - no experience necessary.
2023 Holiday Concert Monday, December 18 AND Tuesday, December 19 7:30 PM Matthews Community Center | 100 East McDowell Street FREE ADMISSION 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
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