For more info on classes & events or to register online go to WWW.MATTHEWSFUN.COM
Crews Recreation Center - Page 2
SEPTEMBER CLASSES, 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!
McDowell Arts Center - Page 3 Matthews Community Center - Page 4
Parks and Special Events - Pages 5 & 6
SEPTEMBER 2023 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
SCANTOPURCHASETICKETS!
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 Fall and 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,September21st(6-9pm)therewillbea beginnerlevelclinicfollowedbyanintermediatelevelclinicon Thursday,October26th(6-9pm).
Registrationopensonthefirstofeachmonth.Spaceislimited!
Open Gym Sports
SaturdayOpenPlaySessions
8:30am-10:30am&10:30am-12:30pm
TuesdaymorningsessionsreturnsSeptember5 from10am-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/ theFamilyFunNightseries
Scan to view this month's open gym calendar!
OpenPlaySundays | 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
Returnstocrews!
Visitwwwmatthewsfuncomformoreinformation
MCDOWELL ARTS CENTER
123 McDowell Street
For more information, call (704) 847-9746
McDowell arts center gallery
Matthews Artists Guild will have their Matthews Alive art show on display from late August through September
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, September 6-October 25 6:30pm-8:15pm | Ages 18+
Matthews Residents: $190 | Non-Residents: $200
SATURDAYPOTTERYCLASSES
October7thTheme:Fall-o-ween
Allclasses$15/personorproject
Pre-KGlazeClass
Ages3-6 | 8-8:45am
SaturdayFamilyWorkshop
Ages6+ | 9:15-10:30am | Adultsupervisionrequired
GirlScoutArt&DesignBadgeWorkshop
Ages5+ | 10:45am-12pm
HOMESCHOOL ART CLASS
Session 1: August 30-October 18 (Wednesdays)
Ages 8-12 | 9-10:45am / Ages 13-18 | 11am-12:45pm
Matthews Residents: $190 | Non-Residents: $200
HOMESCHOOL CLAY CLASSES
4-week session: September 6-27 (Wednesdays)
Ages 13-18 | 1:30-3:15pm
Matthews Residents: $90 | Non-Residents: $95
character design & cartoon class
Thursdays | September14-October19 | Ages7-11
MatthewsResidents:$150 | Non-Residents:$155
basket weaving class
September23 | 9:30am-12:30pm
Joininandmakeyourownpumpkinortwo! Allmaterialsandtrimprovided. Noexperiencerequired! Beginnerswelcome
Residents:$30 | Non-Residents:$35
Watercolor painting classes
Classeswillfocusontraditionalwatercolorpainting Classes includebutnotlimitedtomaterials,composition,valueand color.Eachsessionbeginswithademonstrationplus discussionaboutpainting
Tuesdays | 12:30-2:30pm | Sept 5-Oct 17 | Ages18+ $90per6-weeksession(noclass10/3)
art with eileen
Artclassesforadultswithdisabilities
Tuesdays | Sept.5-26 & Fridays | Sept.8-29
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:September26
WAXHAWWOODTURNERS
Nextmeeting:September5-www.waxhawwoodturners.com
MATTHEWSARTISTGUILD
Nextmeeting:September12-www.matthewsartistguild.com Socialtimeat6:30pmwiththemeetingstartingat7pm.
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anime with Coloring on canvas
IntrotoAnimeWorkshop: September9 | 11am-12:30pm
Ages8+ | Res:$30 | Non-Res:$35
AnimeWorkshops: 3-weeksession | September16-30 11am-12:30pm | Res:$95 | Non-Res:$100
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
LOCATION: DOWNSTAIRS STUDIO AT THE MCDOWELL ARTS CENTER
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
8-weeksession | August22-September27
MatthewsResidents:$60 | Non-Residents:$65
YOGA CLASSES WITH ROSEMARY
gentle deep stretch
Monday &Thursdayclassesavailable | 10am-11am
4-weeksession | September11-October5
MatthewsResidents:$40|Non-Residents:$45
Registerforbothclassesandsave$10!
Chair Yoga
Mondays | 11am-12pm
4-weeksession | September11-October2
MatthewsResidents:$40 | Non-Residents:$45
Guided relaxation
Mondays | September11-October2 | 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,11am
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.
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
adult introductory tap
6-week session | September 27-November 1 | 11a-11:45a
Greatforbeginnersordancerswithsometapexperience. Classeswillincludefundamentaltaptechnique,movements andvocabulary,basicrhythmsandcombinations.
MatthewsResidents:$70 | Non-Residents:$75
introduction to fabric collage
Mondays | September 11-15 | 10am-1pm | $60 per person
Joinafunnewsessionandlearnhowto createafabriccollagefromanaward-winning artist.Nosewingrequired!Studentswill purchasea$10kitduringthefirstclass. Exampleswillbeshownandinstructionsgiven forpurchasingrequiredfabricsandadditional suppliesforfuturelessons.
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,September7 6pm-8pm | $20perperson
Glue gun art with kathy small
Thursdayevenings,onceamonth.
Nextclass: September28,6:30p-8pm
Ages18+
Res:$35 | Non-Res:$40
NUTCRACKER BALLET AUDITIONS
Saturday,September9-Opentoalldancers! 10:30am-11am
Ages6-8(atleast1yearballetexperience) 11am-11:45am
Ages9-11(atleast2yearsballetexperience) 12pm-1pm
Ages12+(bringpointeshoesIFonpointe)
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
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
