Matthews Community Center

100 McDowell Street For more information, call (704) 321-7275

YOGA CLASSES AT THE MATTHEWS COMMUNITY CENTER

yoga with linda oeschlaeger

Tuesdays, 9:30am-10:30am Wednesdays, 6pm-7pm 8-week session | September 20-November 9 Matthews Res. $80 | Non-Res. $85 Due to social distancing, space is limited. 6-week session | September 7-October 11 | 11am-11:45am Classes will include fundamental tap technique, movements and vocabulary, basic rhythms and combinations both across the floor and center. Broadway and jazz tap styles will be taught. Tap legends and the rich history of tap dance will be discussed as well. Dance has been proven to help with reflexes, coordination, concentration and memory! Matthews Residents: $70 | Non-Residents: $75

ADULT INTRODUCTORY TAP CLASSES

basic joyful yoga with rosemary

4-week session | 10am-11am Mondays | September 19-October 10 Thursdays | September 22-October 13 Have you wanted to try yoga but not sure you are up to it? This class is for you! This is a great way to start strengthening your muscles, particularly your core muscles. We will begin where you are and build gently, listening to your body all the way. A key benefit is that you will develop and improve balance in this series of classes. Leave each class with a smile on your face and feeling good! Matthews Res. $40 | Non-Res. $45

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!

Scan to view our ballet & dance brochure!

BASKET WEAVING classes

Basket weaving classes return September 24! Create a wine basket this month!

This tall basket has a 14” oak handle and is divided down the middle. Beginners welcome!

9:30am-12:30pm | All materials are provided. Matthews Residents: $30 | Non-Residents: $35

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

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. 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! We will explore an array of mediums from painting, clay, jewelry design, drawing, illustration, exploration art & 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

Kids night out with challenge island

October 7 | 6pm-8pm | Ages 6-11 | Registration Fee: $45 Kids Night Out Glow Party. Learn about the pillars of challenge island and explore potential and kinetic energy as you and your STEAM TEAM engineer a glow in the dark roller coaster and experience the science of polymers while making glow in the dark take home slime. We’ll end the night with pizza and a dance party. Don’t miss your chance to get your glow on!

Nutcracker Ballet Auditions

Open to any dancer! It is not a requirement that they be a participant with Matthews Ballet & Dance.

Saturday, September 10 11:30am-12:15pm | Ages 6-8 (must have at least 1 year ballet experience)

12:30pm-1:30pm | Ages 9-11 (must have at least 2 years ballet experience)

1:30pm-2:30pm | Ages 12 and up (bring pointe shoes if on pointe) Dancers must be able to commit to performance dates of November 26 & 27, and December 3 & 4. Rehearsals will be held on weekends.

REGISTER ONLINE AT WWW.MATTHEWSFUN.COM

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT US AT (704) 708-1289 OR EMAIL CSMITH@MATTHEWSNC.GOV