TOWN OF MATTHEWS
100 McDowell Street — For more information, call (704) 321-7275
JULY 2022
PARKS, RECREATION & CULTURAL RESOURCE DEPARTMENT NEWSLETTER
SUMMER CLASSES, CAMPS, For more info on classes & PROGRAMS, AND EVENTS events or to register online go to In the upcoming pages, we list out all of our programs, classes, WWW.MATTHEWSFUN.COM and events coming up in July. If you would like more information, please visit our website or reach out to us via
Crews Recreation Center - Pages 2 & 3
phone or email!
FACILITY CLOSURES July 4 : All Parks & Recreation Facilities
McDowell Arts Center - Page 4
DATES TO REMEMBER July 2: Independence Day Celebration at Stumptown Park
Matthews Community Center - Page 5 Parks and Special Events - Page 6
July 29: Beats 'n Bites at Stumptown Park It’s time to share how We Rise Up for Parks and Recreation! We’re celebrating Park and Recreation Month this July by highlighting all the ways our communities are stronger, more vibrant and more resilient because of parks and recreation. We encourage all people that support parks and recreation to share how it has improved their lives on social media using #RiseUpJuly! CELEBRATING SINCE 1985
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 facility for Summer and Fall! Our space is a great place to host your birthday party, baby and wedding showers, anniversary parties, family reunions and meetings. Availability will not last long! Contact Charles Smith at 704-708-1289 or via email at csmith@matthewsnc.gov for facility pricing and availability.
Open Gym Sports PICKLEBALL Saturday Open Play Session 1 | 8:30am-10:30am Saturday Open Play Session 2 | 10:30am-12:30pm
High fitness dance cardio Combines high energy aerobics and interval training set to fun music with easy to follow fitness choreography. Fully adaptable for all ages! No class July 16. Saturdays in July | 8:30am-9:30am $7.00 per class | Or a 10-class pass for $60.00
American elite martial arts
Every other Tuesday | 5:30p-8:30p Advance registration required via signup genius (https://qrgo.page.link/skXdx) | $2.00/player
Youth classes offered on Thursday evenings from 5:00-8:30pm for all ages interested in learning the basics of martial arts in a fun and active environment.
BADMINTON
To register or for additional information please visit http://www.americanelitemartialarts.com/
Open Play Sundays | 10am-4pm Every other Tuesday | 5:30pm-8:30pm Advance registration via signup genius required. (https://qrgo.page.link/CYTjW) $2.00/player
Session 1 | Adults 10:00am-12:00pm
Session 2 | Adults 12:00pm-2:00pm
Session 3 | Adults & Youths 2:00pm-4:00pm
BASKETBALL
Scan to view the July open gym/play calendar!
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CREWS RECREATION CENTER 1201 Crews Road—Behind the Matthews Police Department For more information on Crews Center activities, call (704) 708-1287
Crews Recreation Center Summer Camp Highlight
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MCDOWELL ARTS CENTER 123 McDowell Street For more information, call (704) 847-9746
arts delivered classes
McDowell arts center gallery LaDara McKinnon presents "Power in Your Presence" art show, featuring all female artists. This display will be up July 8-August 13. Gallery hours are limited. Please call 704-321-7275 before visiting to confirm the gallery is open.
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.
ADULT CLAY CLASS Wednesdays | 6:30pm-8:15pm | Ages 18+ June 1-July 6 AND July 13-August 17 Matthews Res. $150 | Non-Res. $155 TWO-DAY CLAY/POTTERY/PAINT CLASSES 9:30am-11:30am | Grades Rising 1-8 $80 per 2-class session June 21 & 23 July 19 & 21 July 26 & 28 August 2 & 4 August 9 & 11
SUMMER CAMPS WITH ARTS DELIVERED VISUAL ARTS CAMPS July 18-22 | August 15-19 12:30pm-4pm | Ages 6-14 (Rising 1st-8th graders) Matthews Res. $205 | Non-Res. $215 CERAMICS/POTTERY/GLAZE CAMPS July 11-15 | 12:30pm-4pm Ages 6-14 (Rising 1st-8th graders) Matthews Res. $190 | Non-Res. $200 TWEEN/TEEN CLAY CAMP August 1-5 | 12:30pm-4pm Ages 12-18 (Rising 7th-12th graders) Matthews Res. $190 | Non-Res. $200
Classes Taught by Eileen Schwartz ART WITH EILEEN Art classes for adults with disabilities. Parents/guardians of interested students must contact Eileen prior to registering for class. Tuesdays & Fridays | 9:00am-12:00pm Contact Eileen Schwartz for more information eileenschwartzusa@gmail.com
Yoga Nidra Guided deep relaxation class 75-minute session | July 12 | 7pm-8:15pm | $25 Bring your yoga mat and some blankets and prepare yourself for total, deep relaxation. This is not a physical exercise, but rather a technique for physical rejuvenation, mental relaxation, spiritual growth and overall wellness. Class will be held upstairs in the art gallery.
Paint the van gogh way with pam singh
free groups meeting at the McDowell Arts Center
Learn the art of Impasto Style Painting! For ages 12+ Participants under 18 must have an adult attend with them.
It's All About Yarn | Tuesdays | 6pm-8pm Contact Mary McGee at mmagee001@gmail.com
Beginners Course | Tuesdays OR Thursdays Tuesdays | July 5-August 9 | 1:30pm-3pm Thursdays | July 7-August 11 | 6:30pm-8pm
Waxhaw Woodturners | July 5 | 6:30pm Meetings held first Tuesday of each month. Visitors welcome! **July meeting held at Matthews Community Center** Matthews Artists Guild Visit www.matthewsartistsguild.com for more information. Basket Guild | July 26 | 6pm-8pm Will meet on the 4th Tuesday of the month.
Advanced Course | Tuesdays AND Thursdays August 11-30 | 5:30pm-7:30pm
Beginner
Advanced
Matthews Res: $275 | Non-Matthews Res: $280 Materials included in session price
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MATTHEWS COMMUNITY CENTER 100 McDowell Street For more information, call (704) 321-7275
YOGA CLASSES AT THE MATTHEWS COMMUNITY CENTER
ADULT INTRODUCTORY TAP CLASSES
yoga with linda oeschlaeger
Matthews Residents: $60 Non-Residents: $65 Due to social distancing, space is limited.
If you want to learn tap but never had the opportunity or danced as a child and remember it fondly, this tap class is great for beginners or dancers with some tap experience. Classes will include fundamental tap technique, movements and vocabulary, basic rhythms and combinations both across the floor and center. Broadway and jazz tap styles will be taught. Tap legends and the rich history of tap dance will be discussed as well. Dance has been proven to help with reflexes, coordination, concentration and memory!
basic joyful yoga with rosemary
Matthews Residents: $70 | Non-Residents: $75 11:00am - 11:45am
6-week session | May 3-June 8 Tuesdays, 9:30am-10:30am Wednesdays, 6pm-7pm
4-week session | June 16-July 7 Thursdays, 10am-11am
Have you wanted to try yoga but not sure you are up to it? This class is for you! We will practice an easy, smooth flow of basic yoga poses combined with gentle stretches and breath work. This is a great way to start strengthening your muscles, particularly your core muscles. We will begin where you are and build gently, listening to your body all the way. A key benefit is that you will develop and improve balance in this series of classes. Leave each class with a smile on your face and feeling good!
6-week session | July 6-August 10 | 45-minute class
ashes to phoenix sat/act & AP prep classes NEW In-person SAT/ACT & AP Chemistry Prep Classes! A great way to get prepared for AP Chemistry or SAT/ACT Math Testing! More details on www.matthewsfun.com. SAT/ACT Math Foundations Mondays & Wednesdays 3pm-4:30pm, July 6-August 1 OR
Tuesdays & Thursdays 3pm-4:30pm, July 5-28 AP Chemistry Prep Mondays & Wednesdays 1pm-2:30pm, July 6-August 1 OR Tuesdays & Thursdays 1pm-2:30pm, July 5-28
Matthews Community Center summer camp highlight
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PARKS & SPECIAL EVENTS For more information about Parks, call 704-708-1288 For more information about Special Events, call 704-708-1261
JUNE 23: 7PM - 8:30PM
THE FULLWOOD THEATRE
TOWN OF MATTHEWS PARKS, RECREATION & CULTURAL RESOURCE DEPARTMENT