OCTOBER 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 FALL CLASSES, CAMPS, PROGRAMS, AND EVENTS In the upcoming pages, we list out all of our programs, classes, and events coming up in October. If you would like more information, please visit our website or reach out to us via phone or email!Crews Recreation Center Pages 2 & 3 McDowell Arts Center - Page 4 Matthews Community Center - Page 5 Parks and Special Events - Page 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 September30:Beats'nBitesatStumptownPark October7:FamilyFunNightatCrewsRecreationCenter October8:KidsinNatureDayatSquirrelLakePark October15:MusicaMatthewsinStumptownPark visitwwwmatthewsncgov/bondstolearnmore vote november 8,2022
SaturdayOpenPlaySession1|8:30am10:30am
SaturdayOpenPlaySession2|10:30am12:30pm
ATuesdaymorningplaysessionwilltake placefrom10am12pm
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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
OpenPlaySundays|10am4pm
Advanceregistrationviasignupgeniusrequired. (https://qrgopagelink/CYTjW)|$200/player
Scantoviewthismonth's opengymcalendar!
American elite martial arts
YouthclassesofferedonThursdayevenings from5:30-8:30pmforallagesinterestedinlearningthebasicsof martialartsinafunandactiveenvironment.
Toregisterorforadditionalinformationpleasevisit http://www.americanelitemartialarts.com/
Session1 Adults 10am 12pm Session2 Adults 12pm 2pm Session3 Family 2pm 4pm
tai chi for health
TaiChiforHealthisslowmeditationinmotionthatpromotes serenitythroughgentle,flowingmovementsTheultimate purposeofTaiChiiscultivatingtheQi,orlifeforce,withinusto flowsmoothlyandpowerfullythroughoutthebody.
MondaysandThursdays|10:30am|$2persession
HIGH FITNESS DANCE CARDIO
HighFitnessisadancecardioworkoutthatcombineshighenergyaerobicsandintervaltrainingsettofunmusicwitheasytofollowfitness choreography Fullyadaptableforallages,stages,andlevelsoffitness
ClasseswillbeofferedFridaymornings,9:30 10:20am Costis$700persessionoryouhavetheoptionofpurchasingaclasspass(10sessions)for$60
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 rentals
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 1201 Crews Road Behind the Matthews Police Department For more information on Crews Center activities, call (704) 708-1287 CREWS RECREATION CENTER
MCDOWELL ARTS CENTER
123 McDowell Street
For more information, call (704) 847 9746
McDowell arts center gallery
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
HOMESCHOOLQUARTER-LONGARTCLASSES
Wednesdays | 10:45am-12:15pm | Ages8-18
Matthews(NoQuarter2:November2-January25classNov.23,30orDec.21,28)Res.$175|Non-Res.$180
ADULT MAKE & GLAZE
4 week classes | 9:00am 10:30am | Ages 18+ $80 per person for both classes October 5 26
HOMESCHOOL MAKE & GLAZE
2 week classes | 1:00pm 2:30pm | Ages 7 18 $40 per person for both classes October 5 & 12 / October 19 & 26
PRE-K CLAY - BISQUE-FIRED CLAY PLATE! Saturday, October 8 | 8:15am 9am | Ages 3 6 $15 per plate | All tools and glaze provided!
Saturday, October 15 | 9:30am 11am | Ages 5+ $12 per person
SATURDAY CLAY FAMILY WORKSHOPS
Saturday, October 8 | 9:15am 10:30pm | Ages 6+ $15 per person | October Theme: Halloween!
Parents must stay with child during class
KIDS NIGHT OUT
Saturday, October 8 | 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
Visit www matthewsartistsguild com for more information
Waxhaw Woodturners
October 4 | 6:30pm | Visitors welcome!
Meetings held first Tuesday of each month
CHARACTER DESIGN CLASS
6weeksession | Oct 20Dec 1 | 5pm6pm | Ages711 NoclassNovember24
It's All About Yarn
1st and 3rd Tuesdays | 6pm 8pm
Contact Mary McGee at mmagee001@gmail com
Basket Guild
October 26 | 6pm 8pm
Meets 4th Tuesday of the month
6-weekParticipantsLearntheartofImpastoStylePainting!Beginnerscourseforages12andup!under18needtohaveanadultattendwiththem.course|Materialsincluded|TuesdaysorWednesdaysTues.:Oct.4-Nov.8|6pm-8:30pm|MCCWed.:Oct.5-Nov.9|11am-12:30pmOR3pm-4:30pm|MACMatthewsRes:$275|Non-Res:$280
6 week course | Wednesdays | Oct. 5 Nov. 13 | 6pm 8:30pm
Learn the skills of how to use social media to enhance, promote, and grow your creative business and reach potential clients.
After course support available.
Will focus on Facebook and Instagram.
Registration Fee: $350
MatthewsRes $150 | NonRes $155 | October13 7pm8:15pm | $25 atechniqueforphysicalrejuvenation,mentalrelaxation,spiritual Classwillbeheldupstairsintheartgallery. the van gogh way WITH PAM SINGH SCOUT WORKSHOPS
Class will be held at the Community Center.
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
The gallery will feature works from artist Bruce Chandler and her students for the month of October. Gallery hours are limited. Please call 704-321-7275 before visiting to confirm the gallery is open.
Agreatwaytostrengthendrawingandstorytellingskills! Learnthebasicsofcolortheory,visualdevelopment,and storyboarding Takeyourdrawingstothenextlevel!Forfansof Disney,Anime,Manga,SuperHeroes,Pokemon,andmore!
75minutesession
Bringyouryogamatandsomeblanketsandprepareyourselffor total,deeprelaxation Thisisnotaphysicalexercise,butrather
growthandoverallwellness
Yoga Nidra: DEEP RELAXATION WITH ROSEMARY paint
SOCIAL MEDIA FOR CREATIVES CLASSES
GIRL
ADULT INTRODUCTORY TAPCLASSES AT
6-weeksession |September7-October12 | 11am-11:45am
center.vocabulary,Classeswillincludefundamentaltaptechnique,movementsandbasicrhythmsandcombinationsbothacrossthefloorandBroadwayandjazztapstyleswillbetaught.Taplegendsandtherichhistoryoftapdancewillbediscussedaswell.Dancehasbeenproventohelpwithreflexes,coordination,concentrationandmemory!MatthewsResidents:$70|Non-Residents:$75 | 10am11am | September19October10 | September22October13
NextSessions:November14December15
Haveyouwantedtotryyogabutnotsureyouareup toit?Thisclassisforyou!Thisisagreatwaytostart strengtheningyourmuscles,particularlyyourcore muscles.Wewillbeginwhereyouareandbuild gently,listeningtoyourbodyalltheway Akey benefitisthatyouwilldevelopandimprovebalance inthisseriesofclasses Leaveeachclasswitha smileonyourfaceandfeelinggood!
MatthewsRes $40 | NonRes $45
challenge island: Fall programs
kids night out
October7 | 6pm-8pm | Ages6-11
RegistrationFee:$45
KidsNightOutGlowParty.LearnaboutthepillarsofchallengeislandandexplorepotentialandkineticenergyasyouandyourSTEAMTEAMengineeraglowinthedarkrollercoasterandexperiencethescienceofpolymerswhilemakingglowinthedarktakehomeslime.We’llendthenightwithpizzaandadanceparty.Don’tmissyourchancetogetyourglowon!
become a mechanical engineer day
BASKET WEAVING classes
MatthewsCreateaholidaydelightbasketthismonth!Addseasonalcolorsofyourchoicetothisfestivestoragebasket.October1|9:30am-12:30pmAllmaterialsareprovidedResidents:$30|Non-Residents:$35
coloring on fall
adult craft classes
TuesdayEvenings|6:30pm8pm
September27:Autumndecorshadowboxes|R:$38/NR:$43
October4:PumpkindecorwithAutumnorHalloweenscene|R:$25/NR:$30
October11:AutumnWreaths|R:$35/NR:$40
October18:Wineglasswithoilpaint&winecharms|R:$23/NR:$28
October25:PickIt!PaintIt!PopIt!Paintingcanvases|R:$23/NR:$28
Kids night out: offered monthly
September 23 | 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: October 28 | Matthews Res. $30 | Non-Res. $35
school's out days
September 26 | 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
Spooky Halloween house making
October 9 | Ages 7+ | 11am-12:30pm | $25 per person
Create ghosts, pumpkins, witches, and goblins out of construction paper to up your spook-factor. Drape “spider” webs over your haunted house for the final touch. And when the day turns to night, flick on your LED light to transform your house for Halloween night!
paper pumpkin luminaries
October 15 | Ages 18+ | 12pm-2pm | $25 per person
This class takes it step by step how to design the pattern for your pumpkin, and cut away the extra paper to revel the beautifully ornate decoration around each side of the pumpkin. Pop a tea light in the center and you’ve got yourself a centerpiece! Participants will need to purchase/bring a precision cutter and a selfhealing mat to this 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 November5 | 10am-11:15am | Ages6-11 RegistrationFee:$30 thisChallengeyouraproblemandLearnaboutsimplemachinesusetheprocessoftestingandsolvingskillstoengineertakehomepropellercar.WillcarbeacontenderintheIslandrace?Joinusforengaginghands-onworkshop.Tuesdays,9:30am-10:30amWednesdays,6pm-7pm8-weeksession|September20-November9MatthewsRes.$80|Non-Res.$85Duetosocialdistancing,spaceislimited.
4weeksession
Mondays
Thursdays
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 basic joyful yoga with rosemary
YCLASSES OGA
THE MATTHEWS COMMUNITY CENTER yoga with linda oeschlaeger
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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 ASPOOKYOUTDOOREXPERIENCE OCTOBER28-30 EventTimes 5:30pm6:30pmNotSoSpooky 7:00pm-10:00pm-FullFright Ticketsavailableatthegateonly Cashorcardaccepted
