For more info on classes & events or to register online go to WWW.MATTHEWSFUN.COM
Crews Recreation Center - Page 2
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 phone or email!
McDowell Arts Center - Page 3
Matthews Community Center - Page 4
Parks and Special Events - Pages 5 & 6
MARCH 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
WearecurrentlybookingourMultipurposeRoomsfortheSpringandSummermonths! Ourspaceisagreatplacetohost yourbirthdayparty,babyandweddingshowers,anniversaryparties,familyreunionsandmeetings
ContactCharlesSmithat704-708-1289orviaemailatcsmith@matthewsnc.govforfacilitypricingandavailability.
Open Gym Sports
SaturdayOpenPlaySession|8:30am-12:30pm
ATuesdaymorningplaysessionwilltake placefrom10am-12pm
AdvanceregistrationrequiredviaRecDesk (www.matthewsfun.com)|$3.00/player
Scantoviewthismonth's opengymcalendar!
American elite martial arts
YouthclassesofferedonThursdayevenings from5:30-8:30pmforallagesinterestedinlearningthe basicsofmartialartsinafunandactiveenvironment.
Toregisterorforadditionalinformationpleasevisit http://www.americanelitemartialarts.com/
OpenPlaySundays|10am-4:00pm
AdvanceregistrationviaRecDeskisrequired. (www.matthewsfun.com)|$3.00/player
HIGH FITNESS DANCE CARDIO
Adancecardioworkoutthatcombineshighenergyaerobics andintervaltrainingsettofunmusicwitheasytofollow fitnesschoreography.Adaptableforallages,stages,andlevels offitness. ClasseswillbeofferedMondayandFriday mornings,9:30-10:20am.Costis$700persessionoryou havetheoptionofpurchasinga10-classpassfor$60
date
night drop off
Enjoyanightoutwhileyourkidsreleasesomeenergy playingbasketball,dodgeball,boardgames,videogames, andarts&craftswhilemeetingnewfriends!
Kidswillbeservedsnacks,pizza,anddrinks
Ages6-13 | $10perchild;$5foreachadditionalsibling Registeronlineatwwwmatthewsfuncom
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
Session1 Adults
Session2 Adults
Session3 Family
B A S K E T B A L L B A D M I N T O N
10am-12pm
12pm-2pm
2pm-4pm
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
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
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!
F r e e
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
HOMESCHOOL AFTERNOON CLASSES - TEENS!
Wednesdays, March 1-29 | 1pm-2:15pm | Ages 12-18
$120 per person - All ability levels welcome!
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!
g r o u p s
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
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
Tuesdays, 9:30am-10:30am 8-week session | March 14-May 2
yoga with linda oeschlaeger
Wednesdays, 6pm-7pm 8-week session | March 15-May 3
Basic Joyful 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!
ADULT INTRODUCTORY TAP CLASS
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.
After you register for your class, you will be sent a 10% off coupon for your ukulele - Please let Justin/Kathy know before purchasing a ukulele somewhere else so he can let you know if it will work for the class They don't recommend the inexpensive off-brand ukuleles sold on Amazon.
Any instrument that will not stay in tune will not work for the class If you have questions about ukuleles, call Kathy at 704-231-5456
Matthews Res $80 | Non-Res $85 Due to social distancing, space is limited
Chair Yoga with Rosemary
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!
Glue Gun Art with Kathy Small
February23 | 6pm-7:30pm | Ages18+ Comeenjoytheartofglueguns!Wewillbe creating3-dimensionalpiecesofartusing gluegunsandacrylicpaintoncanvas!
MatthewsRes.$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) family art class
March 24 | 6pm-7:30pm
$30 per family | Art fun for everyone!
Tuesday night crafting
6pm-7:30pm | Ages 18+
3/7: Paint your wine glass ($25) 3/21: Painted glass vase ($22)
3/14: Spring wreaths ($35) 3/28: Spring Wooden decor ($28)
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
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 For more information about Parks, call 704-708-1288 For more information about Special Events, call 704-708-1261 Thursday,March2 7:00pmattheFullwoodTheatre Scan to purchase tickets on Eventbrite! Download the Goosechase app to your smartphone to participate.
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 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 wwwmatthewsplayhousecom Matthews Playhouse MainStage Productions Presents April 14-23 Tickets on sale now! Recommended for ages 13+
