FALL CLASSES, PROGRAMS, AND EVENTS
NOVEMBER 2022 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
In the upcoming pages, we list out all of our programs, classes, and events coming up in November. If you would like more information, please visit our website or reach out to us via phone or email!Crews Recreation Center Page 2 McDowell Arts Center - Page 3 Matthews Community Center - Page 4 Parks and Special Events - Pages 5 & 6 T O W N O F M A T T H E W S 100 McDowell Street For more information, call (704) 321 7275 For more info on classes & events or to register online go to WWW.MATTHEWSFUN.COM DATES TO REMEMBER November4:Holidayeventticketsgoonsale November4:FamilyFunNightatCrewsRecreationCenter November5:PawsitivelyMatthewsinStumptownPark November10:MatthewsConcertBandperformanceinthe FullwoodTheatre visitwwwmatthewsncgov/bondstolearnmore vote november 8,2022
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Open Gym Sports
B A S K E T B A L L B A D M I N T O N
Advanceregistrationviasignupgenius
Scantoviewthismonth's opengymcalendar!
American elite martial arts
YouthclassesofferedonThursdayevenings from5:30-8:30pmforallagesinterestedinlearningthe basicsofmartialartsinafunandactiveenvironment. Toregisterorforadditionalinformationpleasevisit http://www.americanelitemartialarts.com/
HIGH FITNESS DANCE CARDIO
Adancecardioworkoutthatcombineshighenergyaerobicsand intervaltrainingsettofunmusicwitheasytofollowfitness choreography.Fullyadaptableforallages,stages,andlevelsof fitness.ClasseswillbeofferedFridaymornings,9:3010:20am.
Costis$700persessionoryouhavetheoptionofpurchasinga classpass(10sessions)for$60.
date night drop off
Enjoyanightoutwhileyourkidsreleasesomeenergyplaying basketball,dodgeball,boardgames,videogames,andarts& craftswhilemeetingnewfriends!
Kidswillbeservedsnacks,pizza,anddrinks
Ages613|$10perchild;$5foreachadditionalsibling Registeronlineatwwwmatthewsfuncom
WearecurrentlybookingourfacilityfortheWintermonths! Ourspaceisagreatplacetohostyourbirthdayparty, babyandweddingshowers,anniversaryparties,familyreunionsandmeetings.ContactCharlesSmithat 704 708 1289orviaemailatcsmith@matthewsnc.govforfacilitypricingandavailability. 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 CREWS RECREATION CENTER 1201 Crews Road—Behind the Matthews Police Department For more information on Crews Center activities, call (704) 708 1287 facility
OpenPlaySundays|10am2:30pm
required. (https://qrgopagelink/CYTjW)|$200/player SaturdayOpenPlaySession|8:00am10:45am ATuesdaymorningplaysessionwilltake placefrom10am12pm Advanceregistrationrequiredviasignupgenius (https://qrgo.page.link/skXdx)|$2.00/player
Session1 Adults 10am 11:30am Session2 Adults 11:30am 1pm Session3 Family 1pm 2:30pm
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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 CLASS
Wednesdays | 6:30pm 8:15pm | Ages 18+
Fall Session 2: Oct. 26 Dec. 21 (no class Nov. 23) Matthews Res. $190 | Non Res. $200
Wednesdays
10:45am-12:15pm
GIRL SCOUT WORKSHOPS
SATURDAY CLAY FAMILY WORKSHOPS
ADULT MAKE & GLAZE
6 week classes | 9:00am 10:30am | Ages 18+ $120 per person for both classes November 2 December 14 (No Class Nov 23)
HOMESCHOOL MAKE & GLAZE
2 week classes | 1:00pm 2:30pm | Ages 7 18 $40 per person for both classes November 2 & 9 or 16 & 30
PRE-K CLAY - BISQUE-FIRED CLAY PLATE!
Saturday, November 5 | 8:15am 9am | Ages 3 6 $15 per plate | All tools and glaze provided!
Parents must stay with child during class
KIDS NIGHT OUT
Saturday, November 5 | 6 pm 8pm | 1st Grade and above! $25 for first child additional $10 per sibling | Snack provided Parents enjoy downtown Matthews after drop off!
FREE GROUPS MEETING AT THE MCDOWELL ARTS CENTER
Matthews Artists Guild November 8 | For more information visit www.matthewsartistsguild.com
Waxhaw Woodturners
November 1 | 6:30pm | Visitors welcome! Meetings held first Tuesday of each month
CHARACTER DESIGN CLASS
It's All About Yarn 1st and 3rd Tuesdays | 6pm 8pm Contact Mary McGee at mmagee001@gmail com
Basket Guild November 22 | 6pm 8pm Meets 4th Tuesday of the month
Nidra: DEEP RELAXATION WITH ROSEMARY
November15
7pm8:15pm
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
HOMESCHOOLQUARTER-LONGARTCLASSES
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| Ages8-18 Quarter2:November2-January25 (NoclassNov.23,30orDec.21,28) MatthewsRes.$175 | Non-Res.$180
The gallery will feature works from artist Cynthia Howard and her students for the month of November. Gallery hours are limited. Please call 704-321-7275 before visiting to confirm the gallery is open. McDowell arts
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6weeksession | Oct.20Dec.1 | 5pm6pm | Ages711 NoclassNovember24 Agreatwaytostrengthendrawingandstorytellingskills! Learnthebasicsofcolortheory,visualdevelopment,and storyboarding.Takeyourdrawingstothenextlevel!Forfans ofDisney,Anime,Manga,SuperHeroes, Pokemon,andmore! MatthewsRes $150 | NonRes $155 75minutesession |
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| $25 Bringyouryogamatandsomeblanketsandprepare yourselffortotal,deeprelaxation Thisisnotaphysical exercise,butratheratechniqueforphysicalrejuvenation, mentalrelaxation,spiritualgrowthandoverallwellness. Classwillbeheldupstairsintheartgallery Yoga
Saturday, November 12 | 9:30am 11am | Ages 5+ $12 per person
Saturday, November 5 | 9:15am 10:30pm | Ages 6+ $15 per person | November Theme: Thanksgiving!
CLASSES AT THE MATTHEWS COMMUNITY CENTER yoga with linda oeschlaeger
ADULT INTRODUCTORY TAP YCLASSES
6-weeksession |October19-November30 | 11am-11:45am (Noclass11/23)
Tuesdays,9:30am-10:30am
8-weeksession|November15-January10 (Noclass12/27)
MatthewsRes.$80|Non-Res.$85
Wednesdays,6pm-7pm
7-weeksession | November16-January11 (Noclasses11/23or12/28)
MatthewsRes.$70| Non-Res.$75
Duetosocialdistancing,spaceislimited.
basic joyful yoga with rosemary
Classeswillincludefundamentaltaptechnique,movementsand vocabulary,basicrhythmsandcombinationsbothacrossthefloorand center.Broadwayandjazztapstyleswillbetaught.Taplegendsandthe richhistoryoftapdancewillbediscussedaswell.Dancehasbeen proventohelpwithreflexes,coordination,concentrationandmemory!
MatthewsResidents:$70 | Non-Residents:$75
coloring on canvas: fall programs adult craft classes
TuesdayEvenings|6:30pm8pm
October25:PickIt!PaintIt!PopIt!Paintingcanvases|R:$23/NR:$28 November1:FramestoFame|R:$15/NR:$20
Kids night out: offered monthly
Giveyourselfthegiftofyogathisholidayseason! Thisisapracticewithaneasy,smoothflowofbasic yogaposescombinedwithgentlestretchesand
Thisisagreatwaytostartstrengthening yourmuscles,particularlyyourcoremuscles.Wewill
October 28 | 6pm-8pm | Ages 5-12
A cool and artsy theme each month! Kids will have a ball with the endless array of fun, artsy activities, crafts, and more.
Next class: November 18 | Matthews Res. $30 | Non-Res. $35 school's out days
October 31 | Ages 5-12 | 9am-12pm and/or 1pm-4pm
Register for both and get a full day! Each day consist of artistic projects and every day is different! Explore an array of mediums from painting, clay, jewelry design, drawing, illustration & so much more. Pre-packaged snacks and bottled water are provided. If signing up for both sessions, campers will need to bring a lunch. Matthews Res. $48 per session | Non-Res. $53 per session
Upcoming dates: November 8 & 11
crafting with kathy small and smallxpressions
Glue Gun Art Crafting Class
November 16 | Ages 18+ | 6pm 7:30pm
Learn how to create art with glue guns! Create a 3 D piece of art with glue guns and acrylic paint on canvas
challenge island
become a mechanical engineer day
November5 | 10am-11:15am | Ages6-11
RegistrationFee:$30
Learnaboutsimplemachinesandusetheprocessof testingandproblemsolvingskillstoengineeratake
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homepropellercar.Willyourcarbeacontenderin theChallengeIslandrace?Joinusforthisengaging hands-onworkshop. 4weeksession | 10am11am Mondays | November14December12 Thursdays | November17December15 (Noclasseson11/12or11/24)
breathwork
beginwhereyouareandbuildgently,listeningto yourbodyalltheway Akeybenefitisthatyouwill developandimprovebalanceinthisseriesof classes.Leaveeachclasswithasmileonyourface andfeelinggood! MatthewsRes $35 | NonRes $40 $10discountwhenyouregisterforbothclassesat thesametime! MATTHEWS COMMUNITY CENTER 100 McDowell Street For more information, call (704) 321 7275 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
OGA
November8:HolidayOrnaments|R:$23/NR:$28 November15:HolidayWreaths|R:$38/NR:$43 November29:HolidayCanvas|R:$28/NR:$33
OnsaleNovember4! Visitwww.matthewsfun.com toreserveyourkit!
