SEPTEMBER 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 September. If you would like more information, please visit our website or reach out to us via phone or email!Crews Recreation Center Pages 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 September2-5:2022MatthewsAliveFestival September9:CoolVibesJazzConcertintheFullwoodTheatre September30:Beats'nBitesinStumptownPark visitwwwmatthewsncgov/bondstolearnmore vote november 8,2022
WearecurrentlybookingourfacilityforFallandWinter! Ourspaceisagreat placetohostyourbirthdayparty,babyandweddingshowers,anniversary parties,familyreunionsandmeetings ContactCharlesSmithat704 708 1289 orviaemailatcsmith@matthewsncgovforfacilitypricingandavailability 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 OpenPlaySundays|10am4pm TuesdaySept27|5:30pm8:30pm Advanceregistrationviasignupgeniusrequired. (https://qrgopagelink/CYTjW)|$200/player SaturdayOpenPlaySession1|8:30am10:30am SaturdayOpenPlaySession2|10:30am12:30pm Advanceregistrationrequiredviasignupgenius (https://qrgopagelink/skXdx)|$200/player Open Gym Sports Session1 Adults 10am 12pm Session2 Adults 12pm 2pm Session3 Family 2pm 4pm B A S K E T B A L L B A D M I N T O N American elite martial arts YouthclassesofferedonThursdayevenings from5:308:30pmforallagesinterestedinlearningthebasicsof martialartsinafunandactiveenvironment Toregisterorforadditionalinformationpleasevisit http://www.americanelitemartialarts.com/ Scantoviewthismonth's opengymcalendar! In observance of the Labor Day holiday, Crews Recreation Center will be closed on Monday, September 5, 2022. tai chi for health TaiChiforHealthisslowmeditationinmotionthatpromotes serenitythroughgentle,flowingmovements.Theultimate purposeofTaiChiiscultivatingtheQi,orlifeforce,withinusto flowsmoothlyandpowerfullythroughoutthebody. MondaysandThursdays|10:30am|$2persession
Waxhaw Woodturners September 6 | 6:30pm Meetings held first Tuesday of each month | Visitors welcome! 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. Basket Guild September 27 | 6pm 8pm | Meets 4th Tuesday of the month Next meeting: October 26 Matthews Artists Guild Visit www matthewsartistsguild com for more information Artclassesforadultswithdisabilities. Parents/guardiansof interestedstudentsmustcontactEileenpriortoregistering.Tues.:September6-27|Fri.:September9-309:00am-12:00pmContactEileenSchwartzformoreinformationeileenschwartzusa@gmail.com Art with Eileen Schwartz 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 ADULT CLAY CLASS Wednesdays | 6:30pm 8:15pm | Ages 18+ Fall Session 1: August 31 October 19 Matthews Res $190 | Non Res $200 McDowell Arts Center: FREE GROUPS arts delivered classes It's All About Yarn 1st and 3rd Tuesdays | 6pm 8pm | Contact Mary McGee at mmagee001@gmail com 123 McDowell Street For more information, call (704) 847 9746 MCDOWELL ARTS 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 HOMESCHOOL MAKE & GLAZE 2 week classes | 1:00pm 2:30pm | Ages 7 18 $40 per person for both classes September 7 & 14 and 21 & 28 HOMESCHOOLQUARTER-LONGARTCLASSES Wednesdays | 10:45am-12:15pm | Ages8-18 Matthews(NoQuarterQuarter1sessioniscurrentlyfull!2:November2-January25classNov.23,30orDec.21,28)Res.$175|Non-Res.$180 ADULT MAKE & GLAZE 2 week classes | 9:00am 10:30am | Ages 18+ $40 per person for both classes September 7 & 14 and 21 & 28 AFTERSCHOOL CLAY EXPERIENCE Wednesdays | 3:00pm 4:30pm | Ages 5 11 September 7 October 12 Matthews Res $125 | Non Res $130 SATURDAY GIRL SCOUT WORKSHOPS AND PRE K CLAY CLASSES STARTING IN OCTOBER! Late August through September will feature Matthews Artists Guild's show for Matthews Alive! Gallery hours are limited. Please call 704-321-7275 before visiting to confirm the gallery is open. McDowell arts center gallery CHARACTER DESIGN CLASS 6weeksession | Sept 8Oct 13 | 5pm6pm | Ages711 Agreatwaytostrengthendrawingandstorytellingskills! Learnthebasicsofcolortheory,visualdevelopment,and storyboarding Takeyourdrawingstothenextlevel!Forfansof Disney,Anime,Manga,SuperHeroes,Pokemon,andmore! MatthewsRes $150 | NonRes $155 75minutesession | September20 7pm8:15pm | $25 Bringyouryogamatandsomeblanketsandprepareyourselffor total,deeprelaxation Thisisnotaphysicalexercise,butrather atechniqueforphysicalrejuvenation,mentalrelaxation,spiritual growthandoverallwellness Classwillbeheldupstairsintheartgallery Yoga Nidra: DEEP RELAXATION WITH ROSEMARY paint the van gogh way SOCIAL MEDIA FOR CREATIVES CLASSES WITH PAM SINGH
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 Tuesdays,9:30am-10:30amWednesdays,6pm-7pm 8-weeksession|September20-November9MatthewsRes.$80|Non-Res.$85Duetosocialdistancing,spaceislimited. 6-weeksession |September7-October11 | 11am-11:45am center.vocabulary,Classeswillincludefundamentaltaptechnique,movementsandbasicrhythmsandcombinationsbothacrossthefloorandBroadwayandjazztapstyleswillbetaught.Taplegendsandtherichhistoryoftapdancewillbediscussedaswell.Dancehasbeenproventohelpwithreflexes,coordination,concentrationandmemory!MatthewsResidents:$70|Non-Residents:$75 4weeksession | 10am11am Mondays | September19October10 Thursdays | September22October13 Haveyouwantedtotryyogabutnotsureyouareup toit?Thisclassisforyou!Thisisagreatwaytostart strengtheningyourmuscles,particularlyyourcore muscles Wewillbeginwhereyouareandbuild gently,listeningtoyourbodyalltheway Akey benefitisthatyouwilldevelopandimprovebalance inthisseriesofclasses.Leaveeachclasswitha smileonyourfaceandfeelinggood! MatthewsRes $40 | NonRes $45 ThisBasketweavingclassesreturnSeptember24!Createawinebasketthismonth!tallbaskethasa14”oakhandleandisdivideddownthemiddle.Beginnerswelcome!9:30am-12:30pm|Allmaterialsareprovided.MatthewsResidents:$30|Non-Residents:$35 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 ADULT INTRODUCTORY TAP YCLASSES OGA CLASSES AT THE MATTHEWS COMMUNITY CENTER yoga with linda oeschlaeger BASKET WEAVING classes 2022-2023 MaTTHEWS BALLET AND DANCE CLASSES Registration for our 2022 2023 School of Ballet and Dance has opened! This is a school year program, with payments broken up into sessions every 6 8 weeks. Classes are available for ages 3 and up! coloring on canvas: fall programs adult craft classes Tuesdays | 6:30pm 8pm September 6: Spin art painting on large vinyl Matthews Res. $25 | Non-Res. $30 September 13: Faux stain glass art on glass with oil paint pens Matthews Res $23 | Non Res $28 September 20: Fabric & acrylic paint on canvas tote bags Matthews Res. $28 | Non-Res. $33 September 27: Autumn decor shadow boxes Matthews Res $38 | Non Res $43 Kids night out: offered monthly September23 | 6pm-8pm | Ages5-12 Acoolandartsythemeeachmonth! Kidswillhaveaballwiththe endlessarrayoffun,artsyactivities,crafts,andmore.MatthewsRes.$30|Non-Res.$35 school's out days September26 | Ages512 | 9am12pmand/or1pm4pm Registerforbothandgetafullday! Eachdayconsistofartisticprojects andeverydayisdifferent!Wewillexploreanarrayofmediumsfrom painting,clay,jewelrydesign,drawing,illustration,explorationart&so muchmore.Prepackagedsnacksandbottledwaterareprovided.If signingupforbothsessions,camperswillneedtobringalunch MatthewsRes $48persession | NonRes $53persession Kids night out with challenge island October7 | 6pm-8pm | Ages6-11 | RegistrationFee:$45 exploreKidsNightOutGlowParty.LearnaboutthepillarsofchallengeislandandpotentialandkineticenergyasyouandyourSTEAMTEAMengineeraglowinthedarkrollercoasterandexperiencethescienceofpolymerswhilemakingglowinthedarktakehomeslime.We’llendthenightwithpizzaandadanceparty.Don’tmissyourchancetogetyourglowon! Scan to view our ballet & dance brochure!
Nutcracker Ballet Auditions 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 Opentoanydancer! Itisnotarequirementthat theybeaparticipantwithMatthewsBallet&Dance. Saturday,September10 11:30am-12:15pm | Ages6-8 (must(musthaveatleast1yearballetexperience)12:30pm-1:30pm|Ages9-11haveatleast2yearsballetexperience)1:30pm-2:30pm|Ages12andup(bringpointeshoesifonpointe) Dancers must be able to commit to performance dates of November 26 & 27, and December 3 & 4 Rehearsals will be held on weekends REGISTERONLINEATWWWMATTHEWSFUNCOM FORMOREINFORMATIONCONTACTUSAT (704)708 1289OREMAILCSMITH@MATTHEWSNCGOV
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
