NOVEMBER 2024
PARKS, RECREATION & CULTURAL RESOURCE DEPARTMENT
Intheupcomingpages,welistoutallofourprograms, classes,andeventscomingupinNovember.
Ifyouwouldlikemoreinformation,pleasevisitourwebsiteor reachouttousviaphoneoremail!
HOLIDAY EVENT TICKETS
ON SALE FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1 AT 9AM
THE NUTCRACKER BALLET
November 30 / December 7: 2pm & 7pm December 1 / December 8: 3pm
MISCHIEF KITS
24 days of pre-packaged activities for your special visitor! Pickup dates: November 18-30
PHOTOS WITH SANTA
Enjoy a holiday skit, photos with Santa Claus, and make food for Santa’s reindeer! December 14
NOON YEAR’S EVE PARTY
Ring in the New Year family style on December 31 with fun entertainment and a balloon drop at 12 NOON!
CREWS RECREATION CENTER
Pickleball - $3.00 - Saturdays
Saturday Sessions | 8am-10:45am
Tuesday Morning Session | 10am-12pm
Badminton -
Adv. | 10am-11:30am Beginner | 11:30am-1pm Family | 1pm-2:30pm
Pickleball Clinics
Beginner Level: Thursday, November 26 | 6pm-9pm
Intermediate Level: Tuesday, December 10 | 6pm-9pm
American Elite Martial Arts
Youth classes | Thursdays | 5:30pm-8:30pm
Designed for children of all ages interested in learning the basics of martial arts in a fun and active environment. For additional information or to register, please visit http://www.americanelitemartialarts.com/
Volleyball Training
In partnership with the Got Next Foundation, Crews will be offering private volleyball training sessions For available dates/times please contact gotnextfoundation@gmail com
Olympic Fencing Beginner Class
Mondays|6pm-7pm
Studentswilllearnfootwork,basicbladework,andsome tacticsinvolvedinthisfast-pacedsport.Monthlyreg.fee.
MatthewsResidents:$80|Non-MatthewsResidents:$90
Date Night Drop-Off
2ndFridayofeachmonth | 5pm-9pm | Ages6-13
October,November,Decembersessionscurrentlyfull Waitlistisavailable.
$10perfirstchild | $5foradditionalchildpergroup
Dance Classes with Order My Steps
Revive Youth Dance
Saturdays | December7&14 | 12:30pm-1:30pm FreeyouthdanceworkshopsofferedatCrews.Classeswill includejazz.ballet,modern,afro-fusion,andculturaldance.
Dance
Fridays | November&December | 10am-11am
Designedtokeepseniorswithvaryingmobilitylevelsactive throughdance
Facility Rentals
Wearecurrentlybookingour MultipurposeRoomsforthe Winter&Springmonths!
Ourspaceisagreatplacetohost yourbirthdayparty,babyand weddingshowers,anniversaries, familyreunionsandmeetings
ContactCharlesSmithat 704-708-1289or csmith@matthewsnc.gov forfacilitypricingandavailability.
Holiday Wreath Making Workshop
Saturday | November9 | 10am-12pm
DecorateyourfrontdoorwithabeautifulHolidaythemed meshwreath!Allmaterialswillbeprovided.
$45perparticipant
Holiday Drop n’ Shop
Monday | December23 | 10am-4pm| Ages6-13
Needchildcarewhileyoufinalizeyourholidayshopping? CrewsRecreationCenterhasyoucovered!
$10perchild
Interactive Storytelling
November13| 10am-11am | Ages3-5 | $25perperson It’stheseasonforGingerbreadMen,sohere’syourchanceto becomealiveone!
Family Fun Night
Friday,December6 | 6pm-9pm | $5perticket
Onlyonepersonperfamilyisrequiredtoregister. Listnumberoffamilymembersattendinginthedrop-downbox
MATTHEWS COMMUNITY CENTER
Matthews Community Center Yoga Classes
YogawithLindaOelschlaeger
Tuesdays|9:30am-10:45am Wednesdays|6pm-7:15pm
7-weeksession|Oct8-Nov20|Nextsession:Dec3-Feb5
MatthewsResidents:$72|Non-Residents:$75
GentleDeepStretchYogawithRosemary
Mondays|Nov11-Dec30 Thursdays|Nov7-Dec19 10am-11am
MatthewsResidents:$62|Non-Residents:$65 Registerforbothandsave$10!
ChairYogawithRosemary
6-weeksession|Mondays|Nov11-Dec30|11am-12pm
MatthewsResidents:$62|Non-MatthewsResidents:$65|Drop-In:$11
Adult Introductory Tap Classes
6-weeksession | Wednesdays | November6-December18 | 11am-11:45am
Ifyouwanttolearntapbutneverhadtheopportunityordancedasachildand rememberitfondly,thistapclassisgreatforbeginnersordancerswithsometap experience!Taplegendsandtherichhistoryoftapdancewillbediscussedaswell
MatthewsResidents:$72 | Non-MatthewsResidents:$75
Mixed Ages Family Music Class with the Music Makers
HolidaySpecial
Thursdays|10am&11am Fridays|10am | December5-19
3-weeksession | $67
Siblingsunder1yeararefreewithapayingstudent 20%discountwhenregisteringsiblingstogether.
Siblingsover5yearsarewelcomeandcanpayb theclassinsteadofforafullsession
Holiday Workshops with Do+Art
Allmaterialsprovided | Ages6-12
School’s Out Mini Camp with Do+Art
In need of a fun half-day or full-day activity for your child(ren) for upcoming teacher work days or seasonal breaks?
We have you covered!
Campers will create awesome seasonal art projects that will be completed at the end of each period, ready to take home.
Ages 6-12
Work Days | Nov 4, 5, 11
Half-day morning & afternoon
Res: $42 | Non-Res: $45
Register for both half-day sessions to create a full day of camp and receive a discount!
Winter Break | Dec 30, 31, Jan 2, 3
Full day (Half day on 12/31) Res: $268 | Non-Res: $270
Intro to Stand-Up Comedy The Funny Fundamentals
Readytotryyourhandatstand–upcomedy? Now’syourchance!
Joinusforafunandengaging3-sessionintroductoryclass, opentoanyonecuriousabouttheartofstand-upcomedy! Noexperiencerequired-Justbringanotebook,apen,anda willingnesstolaughandlearn!
Classwillbeheldonthefollowingdates from6pm-8:30pm: January20 February3 February17 $180.00perperson
Meetyourinstructor,LaurenAnsley! Laurenisaprofessionalspeaker,presentation skillstrainerandstand-upcomedian.Sheis theFounderandCEOofBeerlyFunnyand AnsleyCorporateEntertainment
MCDOWELL ARTS CENTER
Pottery and Clay Classes with Arts Delivered
QUESTIONS
AdultClayClasses:FallSession2
Wednesdays|October23-December18|6:30pm-8:15pm|Ages18+
MatthewsResidents:$190|Non-MatthewsResidents:$200
SaturdayPotteryClasses
November9|$16perperson/project
Pre-KGlaze|8am-8:45am|Ages3-6 FamilyClayWorkshop|9am-10am|Ages6+withadultsupervision PotteryPlay|10:15am-11:15am|Ages18+
Dynamic Deep Stretch Evening Yoga
4-weeksession | Thursdays | Oct24-Nov21 | 6pm-7pm | Ages18+
A60-minuteyogasession,idealforunwindingintheevening! MatthewsRes:$52|Non-MatthewsRes:$57|Drop-in:$16perclass
YuletideTranquility:AHolidaySoundBathTreat
Saturday,November16 | 10:30am-12pm | $23perperson Getintotheholidayspiritandleavefeelingrestoredandrejuvenated!
Techniques in Watercolor: Fall Session 3
Tuesdays|Nov5-Dec12|12:30pm-2:30pm|Ages18+|$93perstudent
Classeswillfocusontraditionalwatercolorpaintingandincludebutnotlimitedto materials,composition,valueandcolor.
Art with Michelle
Tuesdaysand/orFridaysinNovember| 9am-12pm $93perperson(perdayselection)
Artclassesforadultswithdisabilities Foradultsages18+ NewstudentswillneedtocontactMichelleat MichelleBlackman20@gmailcombeforeregistering
StudentArtShow
StudentsofMichelleBlackmanwillhostanartshowinthe downstairsstudioattheMcDowellArtsCenteronSunday, November17from2pm-4pm
Art Gallery
The McDowell Art Center gallery returns in November featuring works by students of Cynthia Howard’s “Let’s Paint” art class This show will be on display from November 3-27.
Gallery hours are limited, call 704-321-7275 before visiting to confirm the gallery is open
McDowell Arts Center - Free Groups
IT’S ALL ABOUT YARN 1st and 3rd Tuesday | 6pm-8pm Contact: Mary McGee at mmagee001@gmail.com
DREAM WEAVERS OF MATTHEWS 4th Tuesday | 6pm-8pm | Next Meeting: Nov 19
MATTHEWS ARTISTS GUILD 2nd Tuesday | 6:30p-8:30p | Next Meeting: Nov 12 Visit www.matthewsartistsguild.com for more information
MAG WATERCOLOR PAINTING
Tuesday mornings | 9am-11:30am | Upstairs gallery Bring your own supplies and enjoy painting with other watercolorists. No cost to participate. For more information, email Steve Gilbert at sgilbert06@gmail.com
WAXHAW WOODTURNERS
1st Tuesday | 6:30p-8:30p | Next Meeting: Nov 5 Visit www.waxhawwoodturners.com for more information
PARKS & SPECIAL EVENTS
P wsitively Matthews
PRESENTEDBY
November2 | 10am-3pm
Comehangoutwithyourdog,dosomeshopping,havea craftbeerinthefallsunshine,andspendthedaylisteningto somegreattunesontheR.LeeMyersStage!
EventSchedule
10am:Eventopen
10:30am:Welcomeremarks;BeerPawvilionopen
11:00am:DareDevilFrisbeeDogs
11:30am:MPDK9Demo
12:00pm:DarrenDeese
1:00pm:DareDevilFrisbeeDogs
1:30pm:CanineCompanionsDemo
2pm:DarrenDeese
3pm:Eventclose
Main Line Market Quarterly Pop-Up
Browsethewaresofover50vendorsalongdowntown Matthews’WestCharlesStreet from11am-5pm Andwhileyou'reatit, savordeliciousofferingsfromlocalfoodtruckswith craftbeerprovidedbyCarolinaBeerTempleand MatthewsSocialHouse
December7 | 3:30pm-6:30pm
JoinusaswemakeStumptownParkcomealiveforthe holidayswiththousandsoflights!
Familiescanenjoyfacepainters,holidaycrafts, caricatureartists,balloontwisting,foodtrucks,and performancesfromcommunitygroups.
Ofcourse wecouldn’tlighttheparkwithouthelpfrom
PUBLIC VISIONING SESSION
ITEMS TO BE DISCUSSED
Quickrecapofneedsanalysis
SWOTanalysisofeachsubsystem:parks, facilities,programming,andtrails/open space
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14 6:00PM
MATTHEWS TOWN HALL 232 MATTHEWS STATION STREET
Goalsforeachsubsystem
Identifyamenitiesfortwoparksfor whichfullconceptualdesignsarebeing developed:ChipwoodLaneand McKee/PleasantPlains
Learnmore information about TheGamePlan here!
