For more info on classes & events or to register online go to WWW.MATTHEWSFUN.COM
Crews Recreation Center - Pages 2 & 3
JULY CLASSES, CAMPS, PROGRAMS, AND EVENTS
In the upcoming pages, we list out all of our programs, classes, camps, and events coming up in July. If you would like more information, please visit our website or reach out to us via phone or email!
McDowell Arts Center - Page 4 Matthews Community Center - Page 5
Parks and Special Events - Pages 6
JULY 2023 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
T O W N O F M A T T H E W S 100 McDowell Street For more information, call (704) 321-7275
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 Multipurpose Rooms for the Summer and Fall 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.
American elite martial arts
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 To register or for additional information please visit http://www.americanelitemartialarts.com/
Open Gym Sports
SaturdayOpenPlaySessions
8:30am-12:30pm
AdvanceregistrationrequiredviaRecDesk (https://www.matthewsfun.recdesk.com)
$300/player
pickleball clinics at crews
Freepickleballclinicswillcontinuetobeofferedthroughoutthe summer.
OnThursday,June19th(6-9pm)therewillbeanintermediate levelclinicfollowedbyabeginnerlevelclinicon Thursday,August24th(6-9pm).
Registrationopensonthefirstofeachmonth.Spaceislimited!
Scan to view this month's open gym calendar!
OpenPlaySundays | 10am-4:00pm
AdvanceregistrationviaRecDeskisrequired (https://www.matthewsfun.recdesk.com)
$300/player
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
Session 1 Adults 10am-12pm Session 2 Adults 12pm-2pm Session 3 Family 2pm-4pm B A S K E T B A L L B A D M I N T O N
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
1201 Crews Road—Behind the Matthews Police Department For more information on Crews Center activities, call (704) 708-1287
CREWS RECREATION CENTER
MCDOWELL ARTS CENTER
123 McDowell Street
For more information, call (704) 847-9746
McDowell arts center gallery
No new gallery show for the month of July.
arts delivered classes
For any questions about any Arts Delivered class, contact Rick at artsdelivered@gmail.com or 704-618-2222 Visit www matthewsfun recdesk com for class descriptions and pricing information
ADULT CLAY CLASSES
Wednesdays, July 12 - August 30
6:30pm-8:15pm | Ages 18+
Matthews Artists Guild will have their Matthews Alive art show on display from late August through September
Matthews Res. $190 | Non-Res. $200
arts delivered SUMMER CAMPS
Visual Arts Camp
July 24-28 | Ages 6-14
Campers will play with clay, draw and paint, design original art promotional products, t-shirts and drawstring backpacks! Campers also play games, eat popsicles, and organize a Friday Camper Project Exhibit for their families
Matthews Residents: $205 | Non-Residents: $215
Pottery Camp for Tweens
July 17-21 | Ages 12-18
Clay campers will explore clay pinch pots, coils, extrusions, pottery wheels and glazes! Advanced students will be self-directed and can work on their Visual Arts Portfolio! Campers will also play games and eat popsicles after daily clean up. Campers will organize a Friday Camper Clay Project Exhibit for their families.
Matthews Residents: $190 | Non-Residents: $200
free groups meeting at the mcdowell arts center
IT'SALLABOUTYARN
1stand3rdTuesdays | 6pm-8pm
MaryMcGee:mmagee001@gmail.com
BASKETGUILD
4thTuesdaysofeachmonth | 6pm-8pm | Nextmeeting:July25
WAXHAWWOODTURNERS
WillresumeinSeptember | www.waxhawwoodturners.com
MATTHEWSARTISTGUILD
WillresumeinSeptember | www.matthewsartistguild.com
MAGWATERCOLORPAINTING
Bringyourownsuppliesandpaintwithotherwatercolorists.
Tuesdaymornings,9-11:30aminthegalleryspace.Formoreinformation, emailSteveGilbertatsgilbert06@gmail.com.
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
MATTHEWS COMMUNITY CENTER
100 McDowell Street
For more information, call (704) 321-7275
YOGA CLASSES AT THE MATTHEWS COMMUNITY CENTER
yoga with linda oeschlaeger
Tuesdays, 9:30am-10:30am
6-week session | July 11-August 15
Wednesdays, 6pm-7pm
6-week session | July 13-August 16
Matthews Residents $60 | Non-Residents $65
Due to social distancing, space is limited
Basic Joyful Yoga with Rosemary
4-week Session
Mondays, July 3 - 24 | 10am-11am
Thursdays | July 6 - 27 | 10am-11am
Matthews Residents: $40 | Non-Matthews Residents: $45
Chair Yoga with Rosemary
Mondays | July 3 - 24 | 11am-12pm
Matthews Residents $30 | Non-Residents $35
adult introductory tap classes
45- minute class | 6-week session
June 7-July 26 (no class 7/5 or 7/12) | 11a-11:45a
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. Tap legends and the rich history of tap dance will be discussed as well. Dance has been proven to help with reflexes, coordination and improve concentration and memory!
Matthews Residents: $70 Non-Residents: $75
coloring on canvas art programmin
family art class
June 23 | 6pm-7:30pm | $30 per family
Art fun for everyone!
kids summer adventure art camps with coloring on canvas
9am-12pm and 1pm-4pm sessions available Register for both and get a supervised lunch hour! (Lunch not provided)
July 10-14 July 31-Aug 4 July 17-21 Aug 7-11
July 24-28 Aug 14-18 Aug 21-25
Matthews Residents: $220 | Non-Residents: $225
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