September Town of Matthews Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resource Department Newsletter

TOWN OF MATTHEWS

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

SEPTEMBER 2023 PARKS, RECREATION & CULTURAL RESOURCE DEPARTMENT NEWSLETTER

For more info on classes & events or to register online go to WWW.MATTHEWSFUN.COM

SEPTEMBER CLASSES, PROGRAMS, AND EVENTS In the upcoming pages, we list out all of our programs, classes, and events coming up in September.

Crews Recreation Center - Page 2

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

SCAN TO PURCHASE TICKETS!

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 Free pickleball clinics will continue to be offered throughout the summer and fall.

On Thursday, September 21st (6-9pm) there will be a beginner level clinic followed by an intermediate level clinic on Thursday, October 26th (6-9pm).

Registration opens on the first of each month. Space is limited!

Open Gym Sports PICKLEBALL Saturday Open Play Sessions 8:30am-10:30am & 10:30am-12:30pm

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/

the Family Fun Night series Returns to crews!

Visit www.matthewsfun.com for more information

Tuesday morning sessions returns September 5 from 10am-12pm.

Advance registration required: www.matthewsfun.recdesk.com

BASKETBALL Scan to view this month's open gym calendar!

BADMINTON Open Play Sundays | 10am-4:00pm Advance registration required: www.matthewsfun.recdesk.com $3.00 per player

Session 1 Adults 10am-12pm

Session 2 Adults 12pm-2pm

Session 3 Family 2pm-4pm

TOWN OF MATTHEWS PARKS, RECREATION & CULTURAL RESOURCE DEPARTMENT

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 SATURDAY POTTERY CLASSES October 7th Theme: Fall-o-ween All classes $15/ person or project Pre-K Glaze Class Ages 3-6 | 8-8:45am Saturday Family Workshop Ages 6+ | 9:15-10:30am | Adult supervision required Girl Scout Art & Design Badge Workshop Ages 5+ | 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 | September 14-October 19 | Ages 7-11 Matthews Residents: $150 | Non-Residents: $155

basket weaving class September 23 | 9:30am-12:30pm Join in and make your own pumpkin or two!

All materials and trim provided.

No experience required! Beginners welcome.

Residents: $30 | Non-Residents: $35

Watercolor painting classes Classes will focus on traditional watercolor painting. Classes include but not limited to materials, composition, value and color. Each session begins with a demonstration plus discussion about painting.

Tuesdays | 12:30-2:30pm | Sept. 5-Oct. 17 | Ages 18+ $90 per 6-week session (no class 10/3)

art with eileen Art classes for adults with disabilities.

Tuesdays | Sept. 5-26 & Fridays | Sept. 8-29 Parent/guardians of interested students must contact Eileen prior to registering for class.

Free groups meeting at the mcdowell arts center IT'S ALL ABOUT YARN 1st and 3rd Tuesdays | 6pm-8pm Mary McGee: mmagee001@gmail.com BASKET GUILD 4th Tuesdays of each month | 6pm-8pm Next meeting: September 26 WAXHAW WOODTURNERS Next meeting: September 5 - www.waxhawwoodturners.com MATTHEWS ARTIST GUILD Next meeting: September 12-www.matthewsartistguild.com Social time at 6:30pm with the meeting starting at 7pm.

MAG WATERCOLOR PAINTING Paint with other watercolorists. Tuesdays, 9-11:30am in the gallery space. Steve Gilbert: sgilbert06@gmail.com.

mATTHEWS aLIVE INDOOR DEMOS!

anime with Coloring on canvas Intro to Anime Workshop: September 9 | 11am-12:30pm Ages 8+ | Res: $30 | Non-Res: $35 Anime Workshops: 3-week session | September 16-30 11am-12:30pm | Res: $95 | Non-Res: $100

LOCATION: DOWNSTAIRS STUDIO AT THE MCDOWELL ARTS CENTER

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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-week session | August 22-September 27 Matthews Residents: $60 | Non-Residents: $65

YOGA CLASSES WITH ROSEMARY gentle deep stretch Monday & Thursday classes available | 10am-11am 4-week session | September 11-October 5 Matthews Residents: $40 | Non-Residents: $45 Register for both classes and save $10!

Chair Yoga Mondays | 11am-12pm 4-week session | September 11-October 2 Matthews Residents: $40 | Non-Residents: $45

adult introductory tap 6-week session | September 27-November 1 | 11a-11:45a Great for beginners or dancers with some tap experience.

Classes will include fundamental tap technique, movements and vocabulary, basic rhythms and combinations.

Matthews Residents: $70 | Non-Residents: $75

introduction to fabric collage Mondays | September 11-15 | 10am-1pm | $60 per person

Join a fun new session and learn how to create a fabric collage from an award-winning artist. No sewing required! Students will purchase a $10 kit during the first class.

Examples will be shown and instructions given for purchasing required fabrics and additional supplies for future lessons.

Guided relaxation

intermediate fabric collage

Mondays | September 11-October 2 | 6:30-7:30pm

**intro to fabric collage is a pre-requisite for this class**

Matthews Residents: $40 | Non-Residents: $45 Classes held in the Arts Center Gallery Feel free to bring a yoga mat, a pillow, and one or two blankets.

the music makers classes music classes for kids Returning with Justin from the Music Makers!

45-minute classes | Thursdays, 10am & 11am | Fridays, 11am Ages 7 and under | September 14 & 15 - November 16 & 17 10-week session | $179 Siblings under 1 year are free with a paying student.

20% discount when registering siblings together.

ukulele classes 10-week session | September 11-November 13 Matthews Residents: $189 | Non-Residents: $194 Beginner Ukulele Family Class Ages 5-12 with an adult | Mondays | 6-6:45pm Teen & Adult Beginner Ukulele I Mondays | 7-7:45pm 20% discount applies to second registration when registering more than one person for the class.

coloring on canvas School's out!

When school is out, art is in with Coloring on Canvas!

Each camp day features a variety of art adventures.

Ages 5-12 | 9am-4pm | Res: $96 | Non-Res: $101 Camp Dates: 9/25, 11/6 & 11/7, 12/20-22, 12/27-29

Mondays | October 2-16 | Ages 18+ 10am-1pm | $50 per person No sewing required!

Pumpkin Patch Fabric Collage

cardmaking classes with jen's creative stampers Offered 1st Thursday and 2nd Tuesday of the month!

Next class: Thursday, September 7 6pm-8pm | $20 per person

Glue gun art with kathy small Thursday evenings, once a month.

Next class: September 28, 6:30p-8pm Ages 18+ Res: $35 | Non-Res: $40

NUTCRACKER BALLET AUDITIONS Saturday, September 9 - Open to all dancers!

10:30am-11am Ages 6-8 (at least 1 year ballet experience) 11am-11:45am Ages 9-11 (at least 2 years ballet experience) 12pm-1pm Ages 12+ (bring pointe shoes IF on pointe)

TOWN OF MATTHEWS PARKS, RECREATION & CULTURAL RESOURCE DEPARTMENT

PARKS & SPECIAL EVENTS For more information about Parks, call 704-708-1288 For more information about Special Events, call 704-708-1261

TOWN OF MATTHEWS PARKS, RECREATION & CULTURAL RESOURCE DEPARTMENT

PARKS & SPECIAL EVENTS For more information about Parks, call 704-708-1288 For more information about Special Events, call 704-708-1261

TOWN OF MATTHEWS PARKS, RECREATION & CULTURAL RESOURCE DEPARTMENT