DECEMBER 2024
PARKS, RECREATION & CULTURAL RESOURCE DEPARTMENT
Intheupcomingpages,welistoutallofourprograms, classes,andeventscomingupinDecember.
Ifyouwouldlikemoreinformation,pleasevisitourwebsiteor reachouttousviaphoneoremail!
CREWS RECREATION CENTER
Pickleball
Saturday Sessions | 8am-10:45am
Tuesday Morning Session | 10am-12pm
Adv. | 10am-11:30am Beginner | 11:30am-1pm Family | 1pm-2:30pm
Clinics
Facility Closure
Duetoscheduledmaintenance, CrewsRecreationCenterwillbe closedDecember16-December22.
Facility Rentals
MultipurposeRoombookingsarenow openfortheWinter&Springmonths!
Beginner Level: Tuesday, January 21 | 6pm-9pm Pickleball
Intermediate Level: Tuesday, December 10 | 6pm-9pm
American Elite Martial Arts
Youth Classes | Thursdays | 5:30pm-8:30pm
Children of all ages learn the basics of martial arts in a fun and active environment. For additional information or to register, please visit http://www.americanelitemartialarts.com/
Volleyball Training
In partnership with the Got Next Foundation, Crews will be offering private volleyball training sessions For available dates/times please contact gotnextfoundation@gmail com
Olympic Fencing Beginner Class
Mondays|6pm-7pm
Studentswilllearnfootwork,basicbladework,andsome tacticsinvolvedinthisfast-pacedsport.Monthlyreg.fee. MatthewsResidents:$80|Non-MatthewsResidents:$90
Date Night Drop-Off
2ndFridayofeachmonth | 5pm-9pm | Ages6-13
December&Januarysessionscurrentlyfull Waitlistisavailable.
$10perfirstchild | $5foradditionalchildpergroup
Dance Classes with Order My Steps
Revive Youth Dance
Saturdays | December7&14 | 12:30pm-1:30pm FreeyouthdanceworkshopsofferedatCrews.Classeswill includejazz.ballet,modern,afro-fusion,andculturaldance.
Dance without Limits
Fridays | December6,11,13| 10am-11am Designedtokeepseniorswithvaryingmobilitylevelsactive throughdance
Ourspaceisagreatplacetohost birthdayparties,baby& weddingshowers,anniversaries, familyreunions&meetings
Ifintterested,contactCharlesSmith at704-708-1289or csmith@matthewsnc.gov.
Babysitter Certification
Course
Saturday | January18 | 9am-1pm | Ages10-17 | $65
One-daycoursecoveringbaby,toddler,andolderchildcare, aswellashealthandsafetyissues.Facilitatedbyan AmericanRedCross&AmericanSafetyandHealthInstitute instructor
Holiday Drop n’ Shop
Monday | December23 | 10am-4pm| Ages6-13 | $10
Needchildcarewhileyoufinalizeyourholidayshopping? CrewsRecreationCenterhasyoucovered!
InpartnershipwiththePurpleCharlotteSteppers Soul Line Dancing
Mondays | 12pm-1pm | $2perperson
GLOWINTHEDARKMINIGOLF Friday,January3 | 6pm-9pm | FREE! Family Fun Night
PROFESSIONALWRESTLING Friday,December6 | 6pm-9pm | $5perticket
Matthews Community Center Yoga Classes
YogawithLindaOelschlaeger
Tuesdays|9:30am-10:45am Wednesdays|6pm-7:15pm
8-weeksession|December3-February5|Nextsession:February10-April2
MatthewsResidents:$82|Non-Residents:$85
GentleDeepStretchYogawithRosemary
6-weeksession|Mondays|Nov11-Dec30|10am-11am
MatthewsResidents:$62|Non-Residents:$65|Drop-In:$11
NextSession:January6-February10
ChairYogawithRosemary
6-weeksession|Mondays|Nov11-Dec30|11am-12pm
MatthewsResidents:$62|Non-MatthewsResidents:$65|Drop-In:$11
NextSession:January6-February10
Adult Introductory Tap Classes
Wednesdays | 11am-11:45am | January8-February12
Ifyouwanttolearntapbutneverhadtheopportunityordancedasachildand rememberitfondly,thistapclassisgreatforbeginnersordancerswithsometap experience!Taplegendsandtherichhistoryoftapdancewillbediscussedaswell
MatthewsResidents:$72 | Non-MatthewsResidents:$75
Mixed Ages Family Music Class with the Music Makers
HolidaySpecial!
Thurs|10am&11am Fri|10am&11am | December5-19
3-weeksession | $67
Siblingsunder1yeararefreewithapayingstudent 20%discountwhenregisteringsiblingstogether.
Siblingsover5yearsarewelcomeandcanpaybytheclass
Holiday Workshops with Do+Art
Allmaterialsprovided! | Ages6-12
GingerbreadHouse|Dec7:1pm-4pm|Dec14:4pm-7pm|$50 WinterVillage|Dec6:4pm-7pm|$40 SantaOrnament|Dec17:1pm-4pm|$40
School’s Out Mini Camp with Do+Art
Inneedofafunhalf-dayorfull-dayactivity foryourchild(ren)forupcomingteacher workdaysorseasonalbreaks? Wehaveyoucovered! Camperswillcreateawesomeseasonalart projectsthatwillbecompletedattheendof eachperiod,readytotakehome.
Ages6-12
WinterBreakCamp|Dec30,31,Jan2,3 Fullday(Halfdayon12/31) Res:$268 | Non-Res:$270
UpcomingWorkDays|Jan17&20 Half-daymorning&afternoon Res:$42|Non-Res:$45
Registerforbothhalf-daysessionsto createafulldayofcampand receiveadiscount!
Intro to Stand-Up Comedy
The Funny Fundamentals
Readytotryyourhandatstand–upcomedy?Now’syourchance! Joinusforafunandengaging3-sessionintroductoryclass,open toanyonecuriousabouttheartofstand-upcomedy! Noexperiencerequired-justbringanotebook,apen,anda willingnesstolaughandlearn!
Jan20,Feb3,Feb17 | 6pm-8:30pm | $18000perperson
Fabric Collage Classes
Wednesdays | January8-22 | 10am-12:30pm | $62perperson
Studentswillpurchasea$10kit(paidtoinstructor)duringthefirst class.Thiswillincludeeverythingyouneedtogetstarted!
Intro to Fabric Collage Fabric Collage Intermediate Topics
Wednesdays | Jan29-Feb19 | 10am-12:30pm | $62perperson
IntrotoFabricCollageisaprerequisiteforthisclass
GMAKESA GREAT IFT!
MCDOWELL ARTS CENTER
Pottery and Clay Classes with Arts Delivered
QUESTIONS ABOUT AN ARTS DELIVERED CLASS? CONTACT INSTRUCTOR RICK CROWLEY AT ARTSDELIVERED@GMAIL COM
AdultClayClasses:WinterSession1
Wednesdays|October23-December18|6:30pm-8:15pm|Ages18+
NextSession:January8-February26
MatthewsResidents:$200|Non-MatthewsResidents:$210
SaturdayPotteryClasses
December7|$16perperson/project
Pre-KGlaze|8am-8:45am|Ages3-6withadultsupervision FamilyClayWorkshop|9am-10am|Ages6+withadultsupervision PotteryPlay|10:15am-11:15am|Ages18+
Dynamic Deep Stretch Evening Yoga
Thursdays|December12&19|6pm-7pm|Ages18+ A60-minuteyogasession,idealforunwindingintheevening!Thisclassisdesignedto alleviatethat"stuckenergy"throughslowmovement,gentlemobilization,purposeful stretches,andmindfulbreathexercises.
Thissessionisdrop-inonly|$16perclass
Art with Michelle
TuesdaysinDecember:3,10,17 | FridaysinDecember:6,13,20 9am-12pm | $93perperson(perdayselection)
Artclassesforadultswithdisabilities Foradultsages18+ InterestedstudentspleasecontactMichelleBlackman20@gmail.combeforeregistering.
McDowell Arts Center - Free Groups
IT’S ALL ABOUT YARN 1st and 3rd Tuesday | 6pm-8pm Contact: Mary McGee at mmagee001@gmail.com
DREAM WEAVERS OF MATTHEWS 4th Tuesday | 6pm-8pm | Next Meeting: Jan 28
MATTHEWS ARTISTS GUILD
2nd Tuesday | 6:30p-8:30p | Next Meeting: Dec 10
Visit www.matthewsartistsguild.com for more information
MAG WATERCOLOR PAINTING
Tuesday mornings | 9am-11:30am | Upstairs gallery Bring your own supplies and enjoy painting with other watercolorists. No cost to participate. For more information, email Steve Gilbert at sgilbert06@gmail.com
WAXHAW WOODTURNERS
1st Tuesday | 6:30p-8:30p | Next Meeting: Dec 3
Visit www.waxhawwoodturners.com for more information
Gallery Displays
McDowell Arts Center
TheMcDowellArtCenterDecembergallery displayfeaturesworksbythe MatthewsArtistsGuild
OndisplayfromDecember1-January2
Galleryhoursarelimited,call 704-321-7275beforevisitingtoconfirmthe galleryisopen.
Matthews Town Hall
TheMatthewsTownHallDecembergallery displayfeaturesworksbyPamelaImhof OndisplayfromDecember2-January31
Thisgalleryisabletobeviewed Monday-Fridayfrom8am-5pm
Arts Center Gallery Reception
A reception for the December gallery display at the McDowell Arts Center featuring works by the Matthews Artists Guild will be held on Sunday, December 15 from 2pm-4pm and will be open to the public
PARKS & SPECIAL EVENTS
THE NUTCRACKER BALLET
November 30 / December 7: 2pm & 7pm
December 1 / December 8: 3pm
Ring in the New Year family style on December 31 with fun entertainment and a balloon drop at 12 NOON! $8 $10 $10 $40
MISCHIEF KITS
24 days of pre-packaged activities for your special visitor!
Pickup dates: November 18-30
PHOTOS WITH SANTA
Enjoy a holiday skit, photos with Santa Claus, and make food for Santa’s reindeer! December 14
NOON YEAR’S EVE PARTY
Main Line Market Quarterly Pop-Up
Browsethewaresofover50vendorsalongdowntown Matthews’WestCharlesStreet from11am-5pm.Andwhileyou'reatit, savordeliciousofferingsfromlocalfoodtruckswith craftbeerprovidedbyCarolinaBeerTempleand MatthewsSocialHouse.
AreyoupartoforownabusinesslocaltoMatthews? AreyouinterestedinbeinginvolvedwithTownevents whilepromotingyourbusinessinfrontofthousandsof participants?
Ifyouansweredyes,thenwehaveanopportunityforyou!
Sponsorshipsforavarietyofour2025programsand eventsareavailable!
