OCTOBER 2023
For more info on classes & events or to register online go to WWW.MATTHEWSFUN.COM
Crews Recreation Center - Pages 2 & 3
McDowell Arts Center - Page 3
OCTOBER CLASSES, 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!
Matthews Community Center - Page 4
Parks and Special Events - Page 5
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
We are currently booking our Multipurpose Rooms for the Winter 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.
pickleball clinics
Freepickleballclinicswillcontinuetobeofferedthroughout thesummerandfall.
OnThursday,October26th(6-9pm)therewillbean intermediatelevelclinicfollowedbyabeginnerlevelclinicon Thursday,November2nd(6-9pm).
Registrationopensonthefirstofeachmonth.Spaceislimited!
Open Gym Sports
SATURDAYS
8:30am-10:30am&10:30am-12:30pm
TUESDAYMORNINGS 10am-12pm
Advanceregistrationrequired:wwwmatthewsfunrecdeskcom
American elite martial arts
Youth classes offered on Thursday evenings from 6:20-8:30pm for 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/
Scan to view this month's open gym calendar!
Sundays | 10am-4:00pm
Advanceregistrationrequired:wwwmatthewsfunrecdeskcom
$300perplayer
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
Session 1 Adults 10am-12pm Session 2 Adults 12pm-2pm Session 3 Family 2pm-4pm B A S K E T B A L L B A D M I N T O N
FamilyFunNightseries Visitwww.matthewsfun.comformoreinformation
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 ENJOYANIGHTOUTWHILEYOURKIDSRELEASESOMEENERGY PLAYINGBASKETBALL,DODGEBALL,BOARDGAMES,VIDEO GAMES,ANDARTS&CRAFTSWHILEMEETINGNEWFRIENDS! KIDSWILLBESERVEDSNACKS,PIZZA,ANDDRINKS AGES6-13 COSTIS$10PERCHILD;$5FOREACHADDITIONALSIBLING REGISTERONLINEATWWW.MATTHEWSFUN.COM FORMOREINFORMATIONCONTACTUSAT(704)708-1289OREMAILCSMITH@MATTHEWSNC.GOV
MCDOWELL ARTS CENTER
123 McDowell Street
For more information, call (704) 847-9746
McDowell arts center gallery
The Guild of Charlotte Artists will have their work on display for the month of October
Gallery hours are limited Call 704-321-7275 before visiting
classes with arts delivered
For any questions about any Arts Delivered Class, contact Rick at artsdelivered@gmail.com or 704-618-2222
ADULT CLAY CLASSES
Wednesdays, November 1-January 3
6:30pm-8:15pm | Ages 18+
Matthews Residents: $190 | Non-Residents: $200
SATURDAYPOTTERYCLASSES
October7th:Fall-o-ween | November4:Thanksgiving
Allclasses$15/personorproject
Pre-KGlazeClass
Ages3-6 | 8-8:45am
SaturdayFamilyWorkshop
Ages6+ | 9:15-10:30am | Adultsupervisionrequired
PotteryPlayforAdults
Ages18+ | 10:45am-12pm | $25/person
HOMESCHOOL ART CLASS
Session 2: October 25-December 13 (Wednesdays)
Ages 8-12 | 9-10:45am / Ages 13-18 | 11am-12:45pm
Matthews Residents: $155 | Non-Residents: $160
HOMESCHOOL CLAY CLASSES
4-week session: October 4-25 (Wednesdays)
Ages 13-18 | 1:30-3:15pm
Matthews Residents: $90 | Non-Residents: $95
character design & cartoon class
Thursdays | October26-December7 | Ages7-11
MatthewsResidents:$150 | Non-Residents:$155
basket weaving class
October14 | 9:30am-12:30pm
Thisbasketholds2bottlesof wineormagazines! Decorativebowisaddedonthe sideofthe14”handle. Alllevelswelcome!
Residents:$30 Non-Residents:$35
Watercolor painting classes
techniques in watercolor
Classeswillfocusontraditionalwatercolorpainting Classesincludebutarenotlimitedtomaterials,composition, valueandcolor.Eachsessionbeginswithademonstration plusdiscussionaboutpainting
Tuesdays | 12:30-2:30pm | Oct 24-Nov 28 | Ages18+ $90per6-weeksession(noclass10/3)
art with eileen
Artclassesforadultswithdisabilities
Tuesdays | October3-31 & Fridays | October6-27
Parent/guardiansofinterestedstudentsmustcontact Eileenpriortoregisteringforclass.
Free groups meeting at the mcdowell arts center
IT'SALLABOUTYARN
1stand3rdTuesdays | 6pm-8pm
MaryMcGee:mmagee001@gmail.com
BASKETGUILD
4thTuesdaysofeachmonth | 6pm-8pm
Nextmeeting:October24
WAXHAWWOODTURNERS
Nextmeeting:October3-www.waxhawwoodturners.com
MATTHEWSARTISTGUILD
Nextmeeting:October10-www.matthewsartistguild.com
Socialtimeat6:30pmwiththemeetingstartingat7pm.
MAGWATERCOLORPAINTING
Bringyourownsuppliesandenjoypaintingwithother watercolorists.Nocosttoparticipate.Tuesdays|9am-11:30am SteveGilbert:sgilbert06@gmail.com
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 with linda oeschlaeger
Tuesdays,9:30am-10:30am | Wednesdays,6pm-7pm
7-weeksession | October3-November15
MatthewsResidents:$70 | Non-Residents:$75
YOGA CLASSES WITH ROSEMARY
gentle deep stretch
Monday &Thursdayclassesavailable | 10am-11am
4-weeksession | October9-November2
MatthewsResidents:$40|Non-Residents:$45
Registerforbothclassesandsave$10!
Chair Yoga
Mondays | 11am-12pm
4-weeksession |October9-30
MatthewsResidents:$40 | Non-Residents:$45
Guided relaxation
Mondays | October9-30 | 6:30-7:30pm
MatthewsResidents:$40 | Non-Residents:$45
ClassesheldintheArtsCenterGallery
Feelfreetobringayogamat,apillow,andoneortwoblankets
the music makers classes
music classes for kids
ReturningwithJustinfromtheMusicMakers!
45-minuteclasses | Thursdays,10am&11am | Fridays,10am
Ages7andunder | September14&15-November16&17
10-weeksession | $179
Siblingsunder1yeararefreewithapayingstudent. 20%discountwhenregisteringsiblingstogether.
ukulele classes
10-weeksession | September11-November13
MatthewsResidents:$189 | Non-Residents:$194
BeginnerUkuleleFamilyClass
Ages5-12withanadult | Mondays | 6-6:45pm
Teen&AdultBeginnerUkuleleI
Mondays | 7-7:45pm
20%discountappliestosecondregistrationwhenregistering morethanonepersonfortheclass.
Glue gun art with kathy small
Thursdayevenings,onceamonth.
Nextclass:
October26,10am-11:30am
Ages18+
Res:$35 | Non-Res:$40
adult introductory tap
6-week session | September 27-November 1 | 11a-11:45a
Greatforbeginnersordancerswithsometapexperience. Classeswillincludefundamentaltaptechnique,movements andvocabulary,basicrhythmsandcombinations.
MatthewsResidents:$70 | Non-Residents:$75
intermediate fabric collage
**intro to fabric collage is a pre-requisite for this class**
Mondays | October2-16
Ages18+
10am-1pm | $50perperson
Nosewingrequired!
PumpkinPatchFabricCollage
cardmaking classes with jen's creative stampers
Offered1stThursdayand 2ndTuesdayofthemonth!
Nextclass: Thursday,October5 6pm-8pm | $20perperson
Sign up now - Classes will fill quickly!
coloring on canvas classes
coloring on canvas School's out!
Whenschoolisout,artisinwithColoringonCanvas! Eachcampdayfeaturesavarietyofartadventures.
Ages5-12 | 9am-4pm | Res:$96 | Non-Res:$101
CampDates:9/25,11/6&11/7, 12/20-22,12/27-29
wand making with coloring on canvas
Comeandcreateyourunique HarryPotterwand!Design yourownwandwithwoodand hotglueandbringyourwand tolifewithmetallicacrylic paintsandanarrayofvarious embellishments.Allsupplies providedforthisclass.
October14
11:30am-12:30pm
$15perperson | Ages5+
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
