WINTER 2025
PARKS, RECREATION & CULTURAL RESOURCE DEPARTMENT
CLASSES, PROGRAMS, AND EVENTS
Intheupcomingpages,welistoutallofourprograms, classes,andeventscomingupinJanuary&February. Ifyouwouldlikemoreinformation,pleasevisitourwebsiteor reachouttousviaphoneoremail!
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CREWS RECREATION CENTER
Open Gym Sports - Offered Weekly!
Pickleball - $3.00 - Saturdays
Saturdays | 8am-10:45am Tuesday Mornings | 10am-12pm
Badminton - $3.00 - Sundays
Adv | 10am-12pm Beginner | 12pm-2pm Family | 2pm-4pm
Basketball - Please check our website
Pickleball Clinics
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Beginner: Tuesday, January 21 Intermediate: Tuesday, February 20
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 http://www americanelitemartialarts com/
Volleyball Training
In partnership with the Got Next Foundation, Crews is offering private volleyball training sessions For dates/times please contact gotnextfoundation@gmail com
Soul Line Dancing
Mondays | 12pm-1pm | $2 per person
In partnership with the Purple Charlotte Steppers
Olympic Fencing Beginner Class
Mondays | 6pm-7pm
Facility Rentals
Babysitter
Certification Course
Saturday | January18 | 9am-1pm | Ages10-17 | $65 One-daycoursecoveringbaby,toddler,andolderchildcare, aswellashealthandsafetyissues.Facilitatedbyan AmericanRedCross&AmericanSafetyandHealthInstitute instructor.
Stay Active & Independent for Life
Studentswilllearnfootwork,basicbladework,andsome tacticsinvolvedinthisfast-pacedsport Monthlyreg fee MatthewsResidents:$80|Non-MatthewsResidents:$90 Mondays | 1:30pm-3pm
SAILisspecificallydesignedforseniorsandfocuseson strength,balanceandfitnessforadults50andolder. Performingexercisesthatimprovestrength,balanceand fitnesstohelppreventfalls.
Homeschool PE Program
Mondays&Thursdays | 11am-11:45am | Ages6-12
Acombinationofphysicalactivityandeducationthatcanhelp childrenlearnabouthealth,fitnessandnutrition
$70permonth
Tai Chi for Health
Mondays | 10:30am | $2perperson
Slowmeditationinmotionthatpromotesserenity throughgentle,flowingmovements
American Mahjong for Beginners
Thursdays | 9am-11:30am | BeginsFebruary3
Acaptivatingtilegamethatblendsstrategy,skill,andatouch ofluck.Learntheessentialsoftileidentification,fundamental rulesofgameplay,andkeystrategiesforformingwinning handsinthis4-partseries
Dance Without Limits
Fridays | February7-June13 | 10-11am
Friday,January3 | 6pm-9pm
Friday,February7 | 6pm-9pm Family Fun Night
InpartnershipwithOrderMySteps&theASC,afreedance classwillbeofferedatCrews.Thisprogramisdesignedto keepseniorswithvaryingmobilitylevelsactivethroughdance
Matthews Community Center Yoga Classes
YogawithLindaOelschlaeger
Tuesdays|9:30am-10:45am Wednesdays|6pm-7:15pm
FULL
8-weeksession|December3-February5|Nextsession:February10-April2
MatthewsResidents:$82|Non-Residents:$85
GentleDeepStretchYogawithRosemary
6-weeksession|Mondays|January6-February10|10am-11am
MatthewsResidents:$62|Non-Residents:$65
NextSession:February17-March24
ChairYogawithRosemary
6-weeksession|Mondays|January6-February10|11am-12pm
MatthewsResidents:$62|Non-MatthewsResidents:$65
NextSession:February17-March24
Intro to Stand-Up Comedy The Funny Fundamentals
Readytotryyourhandatstand–upcomedy?Now’syourchance!
Joinusforafun 3-classintroductorysession,opentoanyonecuriousaboutthe artofstand-upcomedy!Whetheryouwanttoaddhumortoyourpresentations oraresimplyintriguedbytheworldofstand-up,thisclassprovidesasupportive spacetoexplorethebasicsandfindyouruniquestyle.
Noexperiencerequired-justbringanotebook,apen,andawillingnessto laughandlearn!
January20,February3,February17 | 6pm-8:30pm | $180.00perperson
Mixed Ages Family Music Class with the Music Makers
Thursdays | 10am | January9-March13
Fridays | 10am&11am | January17-March21
10-weeksession | $196forfirststudent | $155forsiblings
Classesincludecreativemovement,actionsongs,instrument playing,musicalgames,poetry,andsingingalongwiththeukulele, guitarorbanjo.
Siblingsunder1yeararefreewithapayingstudent Caregiversmuststaywiththeirchildrenduringclass
School’s Out Mini Camps with Do+Art
Inneedofafunhalf-dayorfull-dayactivityforyourchild(ren)for upcomingteacherworkdays?Wehaveyoucovered! Camperswillcreateawesomeseasonalartprojectsthatwillbe completedattheendofeachperiod,readytotakehome
Allmaterialsprovided! | Ages6-12 | Res:$42 | Non-Res:$45 January17&January20 | Half-daymorning&afternoon
Registerforbothhalf-daysessionstocreateafulldayof campandreceiveadiscount!
CharlotteIsCreativewillreturntothe FullwoodTheateronFriday,January3from 8-10amforthefirstCreativeMornings eventof2025!
CreativeMorningsisafreemonthlybreakfast lectureseriesthatcelebratesCharlotte's creativespiritandfeatureslocalspeakers, livemusic,prizegiveaways,andmore January'skeynotespeakeriscreatorand MatthewsHeritageTrailmuralartist, MakaylaBinter
Freebreakfastbites,coffee,andother refreshmentswillbeserved.
Fabric Collage Classes
Intro to Fabric Collage
Wednesdays|January8-22|10am-12:30pm $62perperson
Studentswillpurchasea$10kit(paidtoinstructor)duringthefirst classThiswillincludeeverythingyouneedtogetstarted!
Fabric Collage Intermediate Topics
Wednesdays|Jan29-Feb19|10am-12:30pm $62perperson
IntrotoFabricCollageisaprerequisiteforthisclass.
Adult Introductory Tap Classes
Wednesdays | 11am-11:45am | January8-February12
NextSession:February19-April2
Ifyouwanttolearntapbutneverhadtheopportunityordanced asachildandrememberitfondly,thistapclassisgreatfor beginnersordancerswithsometapexperience!Taplegendsand therichhistoryoftapdancewillbediscussedaswell.
MatthewsResidents:$72 | Non-MatthewsResidents:$75
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|January8-February26|6:30pm-8:15pm|Ages18+ NextSession:March5-April30
MatthewsResidents:$206|Non-MatthewsResidents:$210
SaturdayPotteryClasses
February1|$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
6pm-7pm | Ages18+
60-minuteyogasession,idealforunwindingintheevening!Alleviatethat"stuckenergy" throughslowmovement,purposefulstretches,andmindfulbreathexercises.
ThursdaysinJanuary | Res:$70 | Non-Res:$75 | $16drop-in
ThursdaysinFebruary | Res:$56 | Non-Res:$60 | $16drop-in
SpecialValentine’sDayclasson2/13!StudentsregisteredforthemonthofFebruary canbringapartneratadiscounteddrop-inrateof$8fora75-minuteclass!
Art with Michelle
TuesdaysinJanuary&February | FridaysinJanuary&February
9am-12pm | $124perpersonforeachmonth(perdayselection)
Artclassesforadultswithdisabilities Foradultsages18+
InterestedstudentspleasecontactMichelleBlackman20@gmailcombeforeregistering
Art Classes for Adults with Michelle
Blackman
AcrylicPaintingClasses
WednesdaysinJanuary&February|9am-11:30am
$124perperson,permonth
AdultacrylicpaintingclassesforalllevelsofexperienceStudentswill exploretheuseofpaintingtools,colormixing,techniques,and compositioncreation.
DrawingClasses
WednesdaysinJanuary&February|12:30pm-2pm
$124perperson,permonth
Adultdrawingclassesforalllevelsofexperience.Exploreand practicedrawingtechniquesusingtone,shading,perspectiveand more.Classwillprimarilybegraphitepencildrawing,butstudentswho wishtocanalsoworkwithcharcoalandcontesticks.
Materialsnotprovidedforclasses.Asupplylistcanbe foundoneachoftheprogrampagesonourwebsite.
Gallery Displays
McDowell Arts Center
BeginningFebruary1,theMcDowellArt Centergallerydisplayfeaturesworksby AfricanArtSpeaks.Thisshowwillbeon displaythoughFebruary28
Galleryhoursarelimited,call 704-321-7275beforevisitingtoconfirmthe galleryisopen
Matthews Town Hall
TheMatthewsTownHallgallerydisplay featuresworksbyPamelaImhof Thisshowwillbeondisplaythrough January31.
Thisgalleryisabletobeviewed Monday-Fridayfrom8:30am-5pm.
McDowell Arts Center - Free Groups
IT’S ALL ABOUT YARN 1st and 3rd Tuesday | 6pm-8pm
*Studio D at the Matthews Community Center* Contact: Mary McGee at mmagee001@gmail.com
DREAM WEAVERS OF MATTHEWS 4th Tuesday | 6pm-8pm | Next Meeting: Jan 28
MATTHEWS ARTISTS GUILD 2nd Sunday | 2p-4p | Next Meeting: Jan 12 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: Jan 7 Visit www.waxhawwoodturners.com for more information
PARKS & SPECIAL EVENTS
First Day Hike
ThisNewYearsDay,jointhousandsofpeopleacrossthestate fortheannualFirstDayHike.
ShakeofftheholidayseasonhazebyjoiningHAWKonan easyhikethroughthebeautifulPurser-HulseyParkfrom 10:30am-12pm Comeenjoythescenerywhilelearningabout theplantandanimalspeciesinyourarea.Startyouryearoffon therightfootbygettingyourfeetoutsideandenjoyingsome qualitytimewithMotherNature.
Be sure to bring:
- Hiking shoes
- Water
- Binoculars if you have them
- A curious mind!
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Mini, Me, and Tea
Grabyourminimeandjoinusfortea,crumpets,andafuncraft attheMatthewsCommunityCenteronValentine'sDay!
Whileyou'rehere,besuretomakethememories lastwithourfunphotoop!
Lighthorsd'oeuvres,hottea,andjuicewillbeserved.
Ties & Tiaras Dance
6pm-8pmatCrewsRecreationCenter
MakethisValentine'sonetoremember!
Anyadultandchildcomboareinvitedtoanevening jam-packedwithfuntoincluderefreshments,liveDJ, dancing,andafunphotoop!
CoupleRegistration($25)includesparticipationofoneadult andonechild;eachadditionalsibling/childis$5. Thechildagerangeforthiseventis4-12yearolds
Pre-registrationforthiseventisrequired,asspaceislimited. FormoreinformationorquestionscontactCharlesSmithat 704-708-1289orviaemailatcsmith@matthewsnc.gov.
February14 | $7perperson
Session1:9am-9:45am | Session2:10:15am-11am
Forchildrenuptoage10
Childrenunder2arefreewithapayingadult
Beats ‘n Bites 2025 Lineup
As the crisp air and shorter days mark the arrival of winter, I want to extend a warm welcome to the Winter edition of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resource Department newsletter Winter is a special time in Matthews, offering unique opportunities to gather, play, and create lasting memories
Our goal is to continue creating opportunities for you to participate in the activities you enjoy The team has also embraced the challenge of finding those new and innovative ideas to share with you. Crews Recreation Center will have you dancing with the Soul Line Dancing program, along with other programs to keep you active One program I have on my radar is the Intro to Stand-Up Comedy, held at the Matthews Community Center This program will be the perfect combination of laughter and learning.
During the colder months, parks remain open and ready for your visits Whether you prefer a peaceful winter walk, an invigorating run, or simply soaking in the beauty of a frosty morning, our trails and green spaces offer the perfect escape Remember to bundle up and enjoy the outdoors safely
This season, let’s embrace the opportunity to connect with nature, with the community, and with each other Your participation and feedback inspire us to keep growing and improving, so don’t hesitate to share your ideas for how we can make our parks and programs even better Let’s make Winter 2025 magical!
Warm regards,
Corey King, Director
