June Town of Matthews Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resource Department Newsletter

TOWN OF MATTHEWS

100 McDowell Street — For more information, call (704) 321-7275

JUNE 2023

PARKS, RECREATION & CULTURAL RESOURCE DEPARTMENT NEWSLETTER

For more info on classes & events or to register online go to WWW.MATTHEWSFUN.COM

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

Crews Recreation Center - Pages 2 & 3 McDowell Arts Center - Page 4 Matthews Community Center - Page 5 Parks and Special Events - Pages 6

phone or email!

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

American elite martial arts

Free pickleball clinics will continue to be offered throughout the summer.

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/

On Thursday, June 15th (6-9pm) there will be an intermediate level clinic followed by a beginner level clinic on Thursday, July 19th (6-9pm).

Registration opens on the first of each month. Space is limited!

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 PICKLEBALL Saturday Open Play Session | 8:30am-12:30pm A Tuesday morning play session will take place from 10am-12pm Advance registration required via RecDesk. (https://www.matthewsfun.recdesk.com) $3.00/player

BASKETBALL Scan to view this month's open gym calendar!

BADMINTON Open Play Sundays | 10am-4:00pm Advance registration via RecDesk is required. (https://www.matthewsfun.recdesk.com) $3.00/player

Session 1 Adults 10am-12pm

Session 2 Adults 12pm-2pm

Session 3 Family 2pm-4pm

TOWN OF MATTHEWS PARKS, RECREATION & CULTURAL RESOURCE DEPARTMENT

CREWS RECREATION CENTER 1201 Crews Road—Behind the Matthews Police Department For more information on Crews Center activities, call (704) 708-1287

TOWN OF MATTHEWS PARKS, RECREATION & CULTURAL RESOURCE DEPARTMENT

MCDOWELL ARTS CENTER 123 McDowell Street For more information, call (704) 847-9746

McDowell arts center gallery

arts delivered classes

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.

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

basket weaving classes

Art classes for adults with disabilities

Beginners welcome and all materials are provided!

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!

June 10 | 9:30am-12:30pm Join in and make a fun red, white, and blue basket to hold napkins or any other items.

Matthews Res. $30 | Non-Res. $35

Registration fee: $200 Date: Saturday, June 24 Time: 10am-4pm

free groups meeting at the mcdowell arts center IT'S ALL ABOUT YARN 1st and 3rd Tuesdays | 6pm-8pm Mary McGee: mmagee001@gmail.com BASKET GUILD 4th Tuesdays of each month | 6pm-8pm | Next meeting: June 27 WAXHAW WOODTURNERS First Tuesday of each month | 6:30pm | Next Meeting: June 6 MATTHEWS ARTIST GUILD Tuesday, June 14 | 6:30p-8:30p | www.matthewsartistguild.com MAG WATERCOLOR PAINTING Bring your own supplies and paint with other watercolorists.

Tuesday mornings, 9-11:30am in the gallery space. For more information, email Steve Gilbert at sgilbert06@gmail.com.

TOWN OF MATTHEWS PARKS, RECREATION & CULTURAL RESOURCE DEPARTMENT

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

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

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

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 music classes for kids

ukulele classes

Ages 7 and under - 10-week session Thursdays | 10a-10:45a | 11a-11:45a Friday | 10a-10:45

TEEN & ADULT BEGINNER UKULELE 1 Ages 13 and up - 10-week session Mondays | 6p-6:45p

-June 15-August 25 (no classes July 6 & 7)

TEEN & ADULT BEGINNER UKULELE 2 For returning students - 10-week session Mondays | 7p-7:45p

Siblings under 1 are free with a paying student 20% discount when registering siblings together

Matthews Res. $189 Non-Matthews Res. $194

$179.00 per session After you register for your class, we will send you a 10% off coupon for your ukulele.

TOWN OF MATTHEWS PARKS, RECREATION & CULTURAL RESOURCE DEPARTMENT

PARKS & SPECIAL EVENTS For more information about Parks, call 704-708-1288 For more information about Special Events, call 704-708-1261

community paint days for heritage trail mural weekends until completed INDIVIDUALS: $14 FAMILIES: $25

Matthews Chapel Road Crestdale Community Check in with artist Makayla Binter upon arrival!

TOWN OF MATTHEWS PARKS, RECREATION & CULTURAL RESOURCE DEPARTMENT