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

TOWN OF MATTHEWS

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

MARCH 2023

PARKS, RECREATION & CULTURAL RESOURCE DEPARTMENT NEWSLETTER

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

MARCH 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 reach out to us via

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

Open Gym Sports BASKETBALL

PICKLEBALL

BADMINTON Open Play Sundays | 10am-4:00pm

Saturday Open Play Session | 8:30am-12:30pm

Advance registration via RecDesk is required. (www.matthewsfun.com) | $3.00/player

A Tuesday morning play session will take place from 10am-12pm Advance registration required via RecDesk. (www.matthewsfun.com) | $3.00/player

Scan to view this month's open gym calendar!

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/

Session 1 Adults 10am-12pm

Session 2 Adults 12pm-2pm

Session 3 Family 2pm-4pm

HIGH FITNESS DANCE CARDIO

A dance cardio workout that combines high energy aerobics and interval training set to fun music with easy to follow fitness choreography. Adaptable for all ages, stages, and levels of fitness. Classes will be offered Monday and Friday mornings, 9:30-10:20am. Cost is $7.00 per session or you have the option of purchasing a 10-class pass for $60.

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!

Kids will be served snacks, pizza, and drinks Ages 6-13 | $10 per child; $5 for each additional sibling Register online at www.matthewsfun.com

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 The gallery will feature the Matthews Artists Guild Student Art Show for the month of March.

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.com for class descriptions and pricing information.

ADULT CLAY CLASSES Wednesdays, March 1-April 26 (no class April 12) 6:30pm-8:15pm | Ages 18+ Matthews Res. $190 | Non-Res. $200

HOMESCHOOL QUARTER-LONG CLASSES Wednesdays, March 29-May 31 (no class April 12) 10:45am-12:15pm | Ages 8-18 Matthews Res. $175 | Non-Res. $180

ADULT MAKE IT/GLAZE IT CLASSES Session 1: March 1 & 8 | 9am-10:15am Ages 18+ | Theme: Garden Gnomes $40 per person Session 2: March 15, 22, 29 | 9am-10:15am Ages 18+ | Theme: How to be Creative with Clay $60 per person

HOMESCHOOL AFTERNOON CLASSES - TEENS! Wednesdays, March 1-29 | 1pm-2:15pm | Ages 12-18 $120 per person - All ability levels welcome!

GIRL SCOUT WORKSHOP Saturday, March 18 | 10:45am-11:45am | Ages 5+ Sign up individually or as a troop | Earn a pottery badge! $13 per person

yoga classes at the Mcdowell arts center Yoga with elinor Thursday evenings | February 16-March 23 | 6:30pm-7:30pm Drop-in fee of $15 Matthews Res. $72 | Non- Res. $77

Yoga Nidra meditation WITH ROSEMARY 75-minute session | March 13 & 27 6:30pm-7:45pm | $25 ALL YOGA CLASSES HELD IN THE UPSTAIRS GALLERY It's All About Yarn 1st and 3rd Tuesdays | 6p-8p Contact Mary McGee at mmagee001@gmail.com Basket Guild 4th Tuesdays of each month | 6p-8p Next meeting: March 28 Matthews Artist Guild Tuesday, March 14 | 6:30p-8:30p For more info: www.matthewsartistguild.com Waxhaw Woodturners First Tuesday of each month | 6:30pm Next Meeting: March 7 - Visitors welcome!

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PRE-K CLAY CLASS Saturday, March 18 | 8:15am-9am | Ages 3-6 Make a St. Patrick's Day Plate! | Guardians must attend $15 per plate - All materials provided SATURDAY CLAY FAMILY WORKSHOP March 18 | 9:30am-10:30am | Ages 6+ $15 per person | Theme: St. Patrick's Day!

CHARACTER DESIGN & CARTOONS Thursdays, March 2-April 6 | 5pm-6pm | Ages 7-11 Matthews Res. $150 | Non-Res. $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.

basket weaving classes Beginners welcome and all materials are provided!

March 11 9:30am-12:30pm Create a mitten basket!

April 1 9:30am-12:30pm Create an Easter basket!

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

art with eileen Art classes for adults with disabilities | 9am-12pm Tuesdays | March 7-28 - Fridays | March 3-31 Parents/guardians must contact Eileen prior to registering for class.

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 8-week session | March 14-May 2

Wednesdays, 6pm-7pm 8-week session | March 15-May 3

Matthews Res. $80 | Non-Res. $85 Due to social distancing, space is limited

Basic Joyful Yoga with Rosemary

Chair Yoga with Rosemary

Mondays | March 13-April 3 Thursdays | March 16-April 6 10am-11am Matthews Res. $40 | Non-Res. $45 $10 discount when you sign up for both classes at the same time!

Mondays | March 13-April 3 Thursdays | March 16-April 6 11am-12pm Matthews Res. $40 | Non-Res. $45 $10 discount when you sign up for both classes at the same time!

ADULT INTRODUCTORY TAP CLASS

Glue Gun Art with Kathy Small

Wednesdays | February 22-April 5 (No class March 1) 11am-11:45am Matthews Res. $70 | Non-Res. $75

Classes by the music makers Music classes for kids have returned with Justin from The Music Makers!

Thursdays 10am-10:45am 11am-11:45am

Friday 10am-10:45am

10-week session March 23-June 2 (No class 4/6 & 4/7) $179 for the session Siblings under 1 year are free with a paying students.

20% discount when registering siblings together.

Ukulele classes with justin Teen & Adult Beginner Ukulele 1 Mondays, March 20- May 29 | 7pm-7:45pm | Ages 13+ (No class April 3) Matthews Res. $189 | Non-Res $194 Ukuleles and tuners that are approved for our programs, can be purchased at Sardis Marketplace located at: 2328 Crown Centre Dr, Charlotte, NC 28227. ​

February 23 | 6pm-7:30pm | Ages 18+ Come enjoy the art of glue guns! We will be creating 3-dimensional pieces of art using glue guns and acrylic paint on canvas!

Matthews Res. $35 | Non-Res $40

coloring on canvas kids night out - offered monthly!

March 17 | 6p-8p | Ages 5+ Matthews Res. $30 | Non-Matthews Res. $35

school's out days March 24 & 27 | Ages 5-12 9am-12pm / 1pm-4pm | Register for both to get a full day!

Pre-packaged snacks and bottled water are provided.

If registering for both sessions, please send a lunch.

Matthews Res. $48 | Non-Matthews Res. $53 (per session

anime workshop Saturday, March 4 | 11am-12:30pm | Ages 8+ Perfect for beginners!

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

Spring Break Camp April 10-14 | Ages 5-12 9am-12pm / 1pm-4pm | Register for both to get a full day!

Pre-packaged snacks and bottled water are provided.

If registering for both sessions, please send a lunch.

Matthews Res. $220 | Non-Matthews Res. $225 (per session)

After you register for your class, you will be sent a 10% off family art class coupon for your ukulele. - Please let Justin/Kathy know before March 24 | 6pm-7:30pm purchasing a ukulele somewhere else so he can let you know if $30 per family | Art fun for everyone! it will work for the class. They don't recommend the inexpensive Tuesday night crafting off-brand ukuleles sold on Amazon.

Any instrument that will not stay in tune will not work for the 6pm-7:30pm | Ages 18+ class. If you have questions about ukuleles, call 3/7: Paint your wine glass ($25) 3/21: Painted glass vase ($22) 3/14: Spring wreaths ($35) 3/28: Spring Wooden decor ($28) Kathy at 704-231-5456.

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

Download the Goosechase app to your smartphone to participate.

Thursday, March 2 7:00pm at the Fullwood Theatre

Scan to purchase tickets on Eventbrite!

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

School of Theatre Performances Tickets on sales now at www.matthewsplayhouse.com

Matthews Playhouse MainStage Productions Presents April 14-23 Tickets on sale now!

Recommended for ages 13+

TOWN OF MATTHEWS PARKS, RECREATION & CULTURAL RESOURCE DEPARTMENT