TOWN OF MATTHEWS
100 McDowell Street — For more information, call (704) 321-7275
MARCH 2022
PARKS, RECREATION & CULTURAL RESOURCE DEPARTMENT NEWSLETTER
For more info on classes & events or to register online go to WWW.MATTHEWSFUN.COM
SPRING CLASSES, PROGRAMS, AND EVENTS In the upcoming pages, we list out all of our programs, classes, and events coming up in March. If you would like more information, please visit our website or
Crews Recreation Center - Pages 2 & 3
reach out to us via phone or email!
DATES TO REMEMBER March 4: Wrestling Family Fun Night at Crews Recreation Center
McDowell Arts Center - Page 4
March 10: Matthews Concert Band at the Fullwood Theatre March 11: Cool Vibes Concert at the Fullwood Theatre March 25: Concert at 224 - Lawn on Matthews Station St.
Matthews Community Center - Page 5 Parks and Special Events - Page 6
March 26: Main Line Market on West Charles St.
Check out all of our programs at WWW.MATTHEWSFUN.COM
CREWS RECREATION CENTER 1201 Crews Road—Behind the Matthews Police Department For more information on Crews Center activities, call (704) 708-1287
American elite karate
facility rentals
Tai Chi for health
We are currently booking our facility for Youth martial arts classes are Springr. Book your next event with us. offered on Thursday evenings Our space is a great place to host your from 5:45-8:30pm for children of all birthday party, baby and wedding ages interested in learning the showers, anniversary parties, family basics of martial arts in a fun and reunions and meetings. Availability will active environment. To register or not last long!!! Contact Charles Smith at for additional information please visit 704-708-1289 or via email at http://www.americanelitemartialarts.com/ csmith@matthewsnc.gov for facility pricing and availability.
$2.00 PER SESSION A slow meditation in motion, Tai Chi promotes serenity through gentle, flowing movements. The ultimate purpose is cultivating the Qi, or life force, within us to flow smoothly and powerfully throughout the body. Mondays & Thursdays 10:30am.
Open Gym Sports PICKLEBALL Saturdays | 8:30a-12:30p Every other Tuesday, beginning March 8 | 5:30p-8:30p Advance registration required via signup genius (https://qrgo.page.link/skXdx) $2.00/player
soul line dance
In partnership with Purple Steppers, a free Soul Line Dance class will be offered at the Crews Recreation Center on Mondays from 12pm to 1pm.
BADMINTON
BASKETBALL
Sundays | 10a-4p Every other Tuesday, beginning March 1 Session 2 | Adults 5:30p-8:30p Advance registration via 12:00pm-2:00pm signup genius required. Session 3 | All (https://qrgo.page.link/CYTjW) 2:00pm-4:00pm $2/player
Session 1 | Adults 10:00am-12:00pm
Scan to view the March open gym/play calendar!
High fitness dance cardio
bridge club
A dance cardio workout that combines high energy aerobics and interval training set to fun music you love with easy to follow fitness choreography. Adaptable for all ages and fitness levels! Mondays & Fridays, 9:30am-10:20am $7.00/session or $60 for a class pass (10 sessions)
The Charlotte Bridge Club offers games on Tuesdays from 12:30pm-4:30pm Cost is $7.00 per session.
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CREWS RECREATION CENTER
PRIZES WILL BE AWARDED TO ALL LEAGUE WINNERS
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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
Taekwondo at Crews Recreation Center Hall of Fame Taekwondo and Karate instructor Master Mun 9th Dan will be leading youth taekwondo classes on Wednesdays from 5-6pm and Fridays from 5-6pm. Cost is $100 per month for single students or $200 for families. To register or for additional information please contact Master Mun at jaewonmun17@gmail.com.
THE TOWN OF MATTHEWS AND THE PATRIOTIC WRESTLING FEDERATION PRESENTS
PROFESSIONAL WRESTLING FAMILY FAMILY FUN FUN NIGHT NIGHT
PROFESSIONAL WRESTLING RETURNS TO CREWS WITH A FAMILY FRIENDLY SHOW! DOORS OPEN 6PM | BELL TIME 6:30PM ADULTS 18+: $5 KIDS 17 & UNDER: $2
MARCH 4, 2022 VISIT WWW.MATTHEWSFUN.COM TO REGISTER FOR OUR FAMILY FUN NIGHTS Contact Charles Smith at 704-708-1289 if you have any questions. 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
Matthews Artists Guild will have their work on display for the month of March featuring works from Butler High School students as well as MAG members. Gallery hours are limited, call 704-321-7275 before visiting to confirm the gallery is open. Save the date! Socrates Middle and High School Art Exhibition will be in May at the McDowell Arts Center Gallery. The reception and pottery sale will be Saturday, May 21, 4:30pm-6:30pm.
arts delivered classes
For any questions about any Arts Delivered class, contact Rick at artsdelivered@gmail.com or 704-618-2222.
ADULT MAKE & GLAZE
Visit www.matthewsfun.com for class descriptions and pricing information.
ADULT POTTERY PLAY
Wednesdays | 8:45a-9:45a March 30 & April 6 | Ages 18+ $40 per 2-week sessions
Wednesdays | 8:45a-9:45a March 16 & 23 | Ages 18+ $40 per 2-week sessions
POTTERY PLAY
KIDS & PARENTS WORKSHOP
Saturdays | 9:30a-10:45a March 12 & 19 | Ages 8+ $40 per 2-week sessions
Saturday, March 19 11a-12:15p | Ages 6+ $15 per class
character design afternoon class Thursdays, March 3-April 7 | 4:30p-5:30p | Ages 7-11 Matthews Residents: $150 | Non-Residents: $155 Learn to create cartoon characters with purpose and emotion. A great way to strengthen drawing and storytelling skills. Learn the basics of color theory, visual development, and storyboarding. Take your drawings to the next level! For fans of Disney, Anime, Manga, Super Heroes, Pokemon, and more.
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, March 1-29 | Fridays, March 4-25 9:00am-12:00pm VETERANS ART CLASS IS ON HOLD UNTIL APRIL Contact Eileen Schwartz for more information eileenschwartzusa@gmail.com
ADULT CLAY
HOMESCHOOL CLAY
Wednesdays | 6:30p-8p | Ages 18+ Wed. | 10a-11:30a | Ages 7-18 March 16-May 25 | 10-week sessions March 2-23 | 4-week sessions Matthews Res. $240 | Non-Res. $250 Matthews Res. $75 | Non-Res. $80
PRE-K CLAY Saturdays | 8:30a-9:15a March 12 | Ages 3-6 $15 per project
KIDS MAKE & GLAZE Wednesdays | 1p-2:30p March 2, 9, & 16 | Ages 7+ $60 per session
let's paint with cynthia Oil Painting for Adults
BEGINNER & ADVANCED Mondays | March 7, 14, 21 (Beginner) 9:30am-12:30pm | $75 (Advanced) 1:00p-4:00pm | $60 INTERMEDIATE & MIXED-LEVEL March 10, 17, 24 (Intermediate) 9:30am-12:30pm | $75 (Mixed-Level) 12:30p-3:30p | $75 Open Studio March 28 (Mon) and March 3 & 31 (Thurs) New students will need to contact Cynthia prior to signing up for class – cynhoward3@gmail.com. Pre-registration is required.
free groups meeting at the McDowell Arts Center It's All About Yarn | Tuesdays | 6pm-8pm Contact Mary McGee at mmagee001@gmail.com Basket Guild | March 22 | 6pm-8pm Will meet on the 4th Tuesday of the month. Matthews Artists Guild | Visit www.matthewsartistsguild.com for more information. Waxhaw Woodturners | March 1 | 6:30pm Meetings held first Tuesday of each month. Visitors welcome!
BASKET WEAVING - NOW MEETING AT THE MCDOWELL ARTS CENTER! All classes 9:30am-12pm Matthews Residents: $30 Non-Residents: $35 Supplies and materials included!
March 13 Wall Basket
March 26 Pie Basket
April 2 Easter Basket
TOWN OF MATTHEWS PARKS, RECREATION & CULTURAL RESOURCE DEPARTMENT
MATTHEWS COMMUNITY CENTER 100 McDowell Street For more information, call (704) 321-7275 Yoga with Linda Oelschlaeger 9-week session | March 1-April 27 Tuesdays, 9:30am-10:30am | Wednesdays, 6pm-7pm Matthews Residents: $90 Non-Residents: $95 Due to social distancing, space is limited.
VINYASA YOGA FLOW WITH KRISTEN Join us for an energetic Vinyasa flow class beginning with a meditation, leading into a warming flow, followed by strength and balance poses, rounding out with flexibility and a final relaxation. Connecting mindful movement with the breath, the class will leave your body and mind energized yet at rest. Matthews Residents: $50 | Non-Residents: $55 Drop In: $12 | Sundays, Feb. 27-March 27 | 3-4pm
classes with the music makers Preschool music classes
Fridays, March 18-May 27 | 10-week session No Class April 15 Kids Make Music | 1 & 2 year olds | 10:00am Big Kids Make Music | 3-5 year olds | 11:00am Matthews Residents: $189 | Non-Residents: $194 Price includes instrument kit. Returning students will receive a discounted rate
ADULT INTRODUCTORY TAP CLASSES FREE Trial class | March 2nd | 10:30am 6-week session starts Wednesday, March 23 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! Matthews Residents: $70 | Non-Residents: $75 Classes are 45 minutes
challenge island school's out camps
March 10, 2022 | 7:30pm | Matthews Community Center Fullwood Theatre 100 East McDowell Street, Matthews, NC 28105 A celebration of big bands and Broadway shows including selections by Glenn Miller, Woody Hermon, and Duke Ellington. Broadway show selections from "Annie," "Man of La Mancha," and more!
FREE ADMISSION
Summer Camps 2022
Island Tube Fever Camp April 4-8 | 9am-12pm Slimetopia Camp April 11-15 | 9am-12pm
Mine Island Camp April 4-8 | 1pm-4pm
Camps are for children ages 6-11 Matthews Residents: $225 | Non-Residents: $235 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
Stay tuned for more program and event announcements!
February 25 thru March 6 TICKETS ON SALE www.matthewsplayhouse.com
TOWN OF MATTHEWS PARKS, RECREATION & CULTURAL RESOURCE DEPARTMENT