JULY2024
PARKS, RECREATION & CULTURAL RESOURCE DEPARTMENT
Intheupcomingpages,welistoutallofourprograms, classes,events,andcampscomingupinJuly
Ifyouwouldlikemoreinformation,pleasevisitourwebsiteor reachouttousviaphoneoremail!
CREWS RECREATION CENTER
Pickleball - $3.00 - Saturdays
Saturday Sessions | 8:30am & 10:30am Tuesday sessions will return in September!
Badminton - $3.00 - Sundays
Advanced | 10am-12pm Beginner | 12pm-2pm Family | 2pm-4pm
Basketball - No Summer Dates
Due to summer camps, open gym basketball will not be offered between June and August Open gym basketball will resume September 2024
Pickleball Clinics
Beginner Level: Thursday, July 18 | 6pm-9pm
Intermediate Level: Thursday, August 13 | 6pm-9pm
American Elite Martial Arts
Youth classes offered on Thursday evenings from 5:30-8:30pm by 2023 Charlotte’s Best American Elite Martial Arts Designed for children of 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/
Date Night Drop-Off
2ndFridayofeachmonth | 5pm-9pm | Ages6-13
Participantswillengageinbasketball,dodgeball,boardgames, arts&craftsactivitieswhilemeetingnewfriends Pizzaand refreshmentsareprovided.Costis$10forthefirstchildand$5 foreachadditionalchildinagroup
Volleyball Training
In partnership with the Got Next Foundation, Crews Recreation Center will be offering private volleyball training sessions. For available dates/times please contact gotnextfoundation@gmail.com.
Revive Youth Dance - FREE
Saturdays | 10am-11am | July13-Sept.21
Wearecurrentlybookingour MultipurposeRoomsfor FallandWintermonths!
Ourspaceisagreatplacetohost yourbirthdayparty,babyand weddingshowers,anniversaries, familyreunionsandmeetings. ContactCharlesSmithat 704-708-1289or csmith@matthewsncgov forfacilitypricingandavailability
Family Fun Night Series
FirstFriday October2024-March2025
Fulllineupofevents& activitiescomingsoon!
Crews Summer Camp
InpartnershipwithOrderMyStepsDanceCompanyandtheArts &ScienceCouncil,freeyouthdanceclassesincludingjazz,ballet, modern,afro-fusionandculturaldancewillbeofferedatCrews. Contact704-221-4787toregister.
intro to olympic fencing camp
August 19-23 | 9AM-12PM
Ages 6-14
MATTHEWS COMMUNITY CENTER
YogawithLindaOelschlaeger
Tuesdays|9:30am-10:45am Wednesdays|6pm-7:15pm 6-weeksession|July9-August14
MatthewsResidents:$60|Non-Residents:$65
GentleDeepStretchYogawithRosemary
Mondays|July1-22|Res:$40|Non-Res:$45
Thursdays|July11-25|Res:$30|Non-Res:$35 10am-11am
Registerforbothandsave$10!
ChairYogawithRosemary
4-weeksession|Mondays|July1-22|11am-12pm
MatthewsResidents:$40|Non-MatthewsResidents:$45
Adult Introductory Tap Classes
6-weeksession | Wednesdays | August7-September11| 11am-11:45am
Ifyouwanttolearntapbutneverhadtheopportunityordancedasachildand rememberitfondly,thistapclassisgreatforbeginnersordancerswithsometap experience!Taplegendsandtherichhistoryoftapdancewillbediscussedaswell.
MatthewsResidents:$70 | Non-MatthewsResidents:$75
Character Design & Cartoon
Class
Saturdays | June8-July20 | 11am-12pm | Ages6-10
Learntocreatecartooncharacterswithpurposeandemotion A greatwaytostrengthendrawingandstorytellingskills
Learnthebasicsofcolortheory,visualdevelopment,and storyboarding.Takeyourdrawingstothenextlevel!
July12-28,2024
It'salive!Thiselectrifyingmusicaladaptationof MelBrooks'monstrouslyfunnyfilmwillleave youinstitches
Recommendedforages13andup Ticketscanbepurchasedat www.matthewsplayhouse.com
Classes with Coloring on Canvas INTROTOWATERCOLORS
Tuesdays | July9-30 | 6:30pm-8pm | Ages18+
MatthewsResidents:$88 | Non-MatthewsResidents:$98
INTERMEDIATEACRYLICPAINTING
Fridays | July12-August2 | 6:30pm-8pm | Ages18+
MatthewsResidents:$95 | Non-MatthewsResidents:$105
MatthewsResidents:$200 | Non-MatthewsResidents:$205 Matthews Community Center Summer Camp Highlight
| 9am-12pm&1pm-4pm
| 12:30p-4p | Ages9-13 (McDowellArtsCenter)
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:SummerSession1
Wednesdays|June26-August21|6:30pm-8:15pm|Ages18+ MatthewsResidents:$190|Non-MatthewsResidents:$200
SaturdayPotteryClasses Returninginthefall!
Art with Michelle
Tuesdays | July2,9,16,23 Fridays | July5,12,19,26 9am-12pm | $120perperson | Discountgivenwhenyouregisterforbothdays Artclassesforadultswithdisabilities.Foradultsages18+.Newstudentswillneedto contactMichelleatMichelleBlackman20@gmail.combeforeregistering.
Dynamic Deep Stretch Evening Yoga
Thursdays | June13-July11 | 6pm-7pm | Ages18+ Nextsession:July25-August15
A60-minuteyogasession,idealforunwindingintheevening! 4-weeksession: MatthewsRes:$52|Non-MatthewsRes:$57|Drop-in:$15perclass
"EmbodiedHarmony:ASomaticsinYogaWorkshop+SoundBathingExperience" Saturday,July6 | 10am-12pm | $30perperson Inthefirstpartoftheworkshop,delveintothegentleyettransformativerealmofSomatics inYoga,followedbytheetherealsoundsoftheSoundBathingexperience.
Techniques in Watercolor
Tuesdays | July23-August27 | 12:30pm-2:30pm | Ages18+
$90/6-weeksession
Classeswillfocusontraditionalwatercolorpaintingandincludebutnot limitedtomaterials,composition,valueandcolor.
Basket Weaving Classes with Nancy
Fruit Basket
9:30am-12:30pm
Matthews Res: $35
Non-Matthews Res: $40
Art Gallery
The display at the McDowell Arts Center Gallery will return in August with the Matthews Artists Guild’s Matthews Alive Show. Gallery hours are limited, call 704-321-7275 before visiting to confirm the gallery is open.
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: July 23
MATTHEWS ARTISTS GUILD
2nd Tuesday | 6:30p-8:30p | Next Meeting: July 9 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: July 2 Visit www.waxhawwoodturners.com for more information
PARKS & SPECIAL EVENTS
National Night Out 2024
August6 | 6pm-9pm | StumptownPark
JoinMatthewsPoliceDepartment&MatthewsParks andRecreationincelebratingNationalNightOut!
Thefirst50dinersinattendancewillreceiveafree mealfromTheSmashedPattyfoodtruck.
Enjoyactivitiesincluding:crafts,FunFireDepartment FoamTruck,inflatables,andinteractionswith MatthewsPolice&MatthewsFire&EMS.
Stressful week? Unwind with us at Stu Brown! Tai Chi is a martial art practic health, relieve stress, and enhance
Free Tai Chi at Doodlebug
Naturebecomestheclassroomforplay-basedlearningatDoodlebugAdventures! Childrenfromages1to8andtheircaregiver(s)discoverthewondersofnature throughfun,creative,outdooractivitiesusingtheTinkergartencurriculum.
10am-11amatWindsorPark | TuesdaysorWednesdaysJune18-Aug.7 Payperweek! | MatthewsResident:$30
Public Meeting
Wednesday,July17
It’s Summer 2024! I hope that your season is off to an amazing start. Your Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resource Department has been working hard to prepare indoor and outdoor facilities for you to use. You’ll notice some fresh paint in places, new carpet, and additional playground equipment among other things geared towards making your experience more enjoyable. If only we could locate the magic “all air conditioners keep working” wand.
The team continues to put together an amazing list of programs and events for you to be a part of. If you have something in mind and don’t see it, let us know! We love new ideas. As these amazing thoughts enter your mind, find a reason to visit a facility, park, or greenway trail this week. Remember to have some fun while you’re out there.
