For more info on classes & events or to register online go to WWW.MATTHEWSFUN.COM
Crews Recreation Center - Pages 2 & 3
JUNE CLASSES, CAMPS, PROGRAMS, AND EVENTS
In the upcoming pages, we list out all of our programs, classes, camps, and events coming up in June. 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
JUNE 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.
pickleball clinics
Freepickleballclinicswillcontinuetobe offeredthroughoutthesummer.
OnThursday,June15th(6-9pm)therewillbe anintermediatelevelclinicfollowedbya beginnerlevelcliniconThursday, July19th(6-9pm).
Registrationopensonthefirstofeach month.Spaceislimited!
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/
date night drop off
Enjoy a night out while your kids release some energy playing basketball, dodgeball, board games, video games, and arts & crafts while meeting new friends! Snacks, pizza, and drinks will be served Ages 6-13 | $10 per child; $5 for each additional sibling Register online at https://www matthewsfun recdesk com
Open Gym Sports
SaturdayOpenPlaySession|8:30am-12:30pm
ATuesdaymorningplaysessionwilltake placefrom10am-12pm
AdvanceregistrationrequiredviaRecDesk. (https://wwwmatthewsfunrecdeskcom)$300/player
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
Scan to view this month's open gym calendar!
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
June will feature works from the Matthews Artist Guild. Gallery hours are limited. Please call 704-321-7275 before visiting to confirm the gallery is open
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, May 3-June 21
6:30pm-8:15pm | Ages 18+
Matthews Res $190 | Non-Res $200
art with eileen
Art classes for adults with disabilities
Tuesdays, June 6-27 | Fridays, June 2-30 | 9am-12pm
Parents/guardians must contact Eileen prior to registering
Sculpting the Female Figure
Students will be lead on a technical and artistic journey toward understanding the dynamic and creative forces in sculpting a reclining female figure in clay. All materials are included in the registration price
Tools will be provided for the class
Beginners are welcome!
Registration fee: $200
Date: Saturday, June 24 Time: 10am-4pm
basket weaving classes
Beginners welcome and all materials are provided!
June10 | 9:30am-12:30pm
Joininandmakeafunred,white,andbluebasketto holdnapkinsoranyotheritems
MatthewsRes.$30 | Non-Res.$35
free groups meeting at the mcdowell arts center
IT'SALLABOUTYARN
1stand3rdTuesdays | 6pm-8pm
MaryMcGee:mmagee001@gmail.com
BASKETGUILD
4thTuesdaysofeachmonth | 6pm-8pm | Nextmeeting:June27
WAXHAWWOODTURNERS
FirstTuesdayofeachmonth | 6:30pm | NextMeeting:June6
MATTHEWSARTISTGUILD
Tuesday,June14|6:30p-8:30p | www.matthewsartistguild.com
MAGWATERCOLORPAINTING
Bringyourownsuppliesandpaintwithotherwatercolorists.
Tuesdaymornings,9-11:30aminthegalleryspace.Formoreinformation,emailSteveGilbertat sgilbert06@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
Thursdays, June 1-22 | 10am-11am
Fridays | June 2-23 | 3pm-4pm
4-week Session
Matthews Residents: $40 | Non-Matthews Residents: $45
Mondays, June 5-June 19 | 10am-11am
3-week Session
Matthews Residents: $30 | Non-Matthews Residents: $35
$10 discount when you sign up for both classes at the same time!
Chair Yoga with Rosemary
Mondays | June 5-19 | 11am-12pm
Matthews Residents $30 | Non-Residents $35
adult introductory tap classes
45 minute class | 6-week session
June 7 - July 26 | 11am-11:45am
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 and improve concentration and memory!
Matthews Residents: $70 | Non-Residents: $75
coloring on canvas art classes
anime workshop
June 3 | 11am-12:30pm | Ages 8+
Matthews Residents $30
Non-Matthews Residents $35
family art class
May 26 | 6pm-7:30pm
$30 per family
Art fun for everyone!
classes with the music makers
musicclassesforkids
Ages7andunder - 10-weeksession
Thursdays | 10a-10:45a | 11a-11:45a
Friday | 10a-10:45
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(noclassesJuly6&7)
Siblingsunder1arefreewithapayingstudent 20%discountwhenregisteringsiblingstogether
$17900persession
ukuleleclasses
TEEN&ADULTBEGINNERUKULELE1
Ages13andup - 10-weeksession
Mondays | 6p-6:45p
TEEN&ADULTBEGINNERUKULELE2
Forreturningstudents-10-weeksession Mondays | 7p-7:45p
MatthewsRes $189
Non-MatthewsRes $194
Afteryouregisterforyourclass,wewillsendyoua 10%offcouponforyourukulele
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
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 PARKS & SPECIAL EVENTS
more information about Parks, call 704-708-1288 For more information about Special Events, call 704-708-1261 INDIVIDUALS:$14 FAMILIES:$25 community paint days for heritage trail mural weekends until completed Matthews Chapel Road Crestdale Community Check in with artist Makayla Binter upon arrival!
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