CLASSES, PROGRAMS & EVENTS
In the upcoming pages, we list out all of our programs, classes, and events in April.
If you would like more information, please visit our website or reach out to us via phone or email!
Immerse yourself in the soulful sounds of jazz as we pay homage to the legends who have shaped this timeless genre Craft beer will be sold by our friends at Divine Barrel Brewing. Doors: 6:15pm | Show: 7pm | $15 per ticket For ages 18+
FACILITYRENTALS
MultipurposeRoombookingsa openfortheSpringandSumme months! Ifinterested,contact CharlesSmithat 704-708-1289 csmith@matthewsnc.gov
PICKLEBALLCLINICS
INTERMEDIATE:Thursday,April17th | 6-9pm
BEGINNER:Thursday,May15th | 6-9pm
RegistrationFee:$10 - SPACEISLIMITED
AMERICANELITEMARTIALARTS
PENGYMSPORTS
SKETBALL
ucanfindthemostup-to-dateversionof monthly engym/playcalendaronourwebsite w.matthewsfun.com>Facilities>CrewsRecreationCenter
ENPLAYPICKLEBALL-SaturdayMornings eredeverySaturdaymorning(8:30-10:30am&10:30-12:30pm) forthoseinterestedinplayingwithandagainstotherlocal players Tuesdaymorningsessionsareoffered10am-12pm AdvanceregistrationviaRecDeskisrequired.
OPENPLAYBADMINTON-SundayAfternoons
OfferedonThursdayeveningsbetween5:30pm-8:30pm by2023&2024Charlotte’sBestAmericanEliteMartial Arts.Designedforchildrenofallagesinterestedin learningthebasicsofmartialartsinafunandactiveenvironment. Toregister,pleasevisithttp://www.americanelitemartialarts.com/
STAYACTIVE&INDEPENDENTFORLIFE
StayActiveandIndependentforLife(SAIL)isaFREEprogramthat idofferedeveryMonday &Thursdayfrom1:30pm-3:00pm.SAILis anevidence-basedprogramspecificallydesignedforseniorsand focusesonstrength,balanceandfitnessforadults50andolder.
AYSOPLAY!+SOCCERPROGRAM
JoinAYSOPLAY!Soccerthisspringforanimmer soccerexperienceledbycertifiedyouthcoaches Engageinweeklysmallgroupsessions,allowing personalizedguidancethroughsoccerskillsandchallenges.Each weekisthemed,focusingontechnicalskillsandbroadersoccer concepts ThisprogramtakesplaceonTuesdaysat6pm *FREEFORTHEFIRST20YOUTHTOREGISTER!*
EverySundayafternoonfrom10:00am-4:00pm,localplayersand thoseinterestedinlearningmoreaboutthesportareinvitedto participate Allskilllevelsandexperiencelevelsarewelcomed! $3/player.AdvanceregistrationviaRecDeskisrequired.
OpenPlayBadmintonSchedule
AdvancedSession(Adultsonly): 10am-12pm ·BeginnerSession(Adultsonly): 12pm-2pm FamilySession(Youth&Adults): 2pm-4pm
BABYSITTERCERTIFICATIONCOURSE
One-daybabysittercertificationcoursefor ages10-17onApril12 Willteachgeneralcareforbabies,toddlers,andolderchildrenas wellashealth&safetytopics.FacilitatedbyatrainedAmerican RedCross&AmericanSafetyandHealthInstituteinstructor. RegistrationFee:$65perparticipant
TAICHIFORHEALTH
INTROTOFENCINGSPRINGBREAKCAMP
OlympicFencingSpringBreakCampisgreatforbothnewfencers andthosewhoalreadyhavepreviousexperience Fencerswillbe dividedintogroupsbasedonexperience;newfencerslearning basicskillswhilereturningfencerscontinuetoimprovetheirskills Equipmentwillbeprovided HeldApril14-18forages9-12from 9am-12pm MatthewsResidents:$195 | Non-Residents:$205
YOUNGENGINEERS-BRICKSCHALLENGE
IntroducingtheworldofSTEMtostudentsbyutilizingbuilding blocksandmechanicalparts.Studentsdevelopbuildingskills throughfunandentertainingBricksChallengelessonsthatinspire creativityandlearning.
MatthewsResidents:$80|Non-Residents:$90
OLYMPICFENCINGBEGINNERCLASSES
Fencingteachescoordination,mentaltoughness,and sportsmanship Studentslearnfootwork,basicbladework,and tactics Studentsshouldwearlongpants,t-shirt,andathletic shoes Mondaysfrom6pm-7pmorSaturdaysfrom10am-11am
MatthewsResidents:$80 | Non-Residents:$90
TaiChiforHealthismeditationinmotionthatpromotesserenity throughgentle,flowingmovements.TheultimatepurposeofTai ChiiscultivatingtheQi,orlifeforce,withinustoflowsmoothly andpowerfullythroughoutthebody Mondaysat10:30am RegistrationFee:$2perparticipant
DANCEWITHOUTLIMITS-FREE
InpartnershipwithOrderMyStepsDanceCompany, afreedanceclasswillbeofferedonFridaysfrom 10am-11am Designedtokeepseniorswithvarying mobilitylevelsactivethroughdance FundingfromtheArts& ScienceCouncilallowstheprogramtooperatethroughmid-June
CREWSSENIORSWALKINGCLUB-FREE
Doyouwanttogetfitandsocializewithyourfriends?Ifso,joinus attheCrewsRecreationCentereveryWednesdayfrom 11am-12pm Everylevelofabilityisencouragedtoparticipatein thisfreeprogram Setyourpersonalgoalsandlet’sgetfit together!
SOULLINEDANCE
InpartnershipwiththePurpleCharlotteSteppers, SoulLineDanceclasswillbeofferedeveryMonday from12pm-1pmattheCrewsRecreationCenter Drop-inorregister inadvance RegistrationFee:$2perparticipant
GALLERYDISPLAYS
MCDOWELLARTSCENTER
ThegalleryattheMcDowellArtsCenter willfeatureworksbystudentsofart instructor,MichelleBlackman,duringthe monthofApril.
Galleryhoursarelimited.Pleasecall 704-321-7275beforevisitingtoconfirmthegalleryisopen
Areceptionforthisgallerydisplaythatisopentothepublicwill beheldonSunday,April13from2pm-4pm
MATTHEWSTOWNHALL
TheMatthewsTownHallgallerydisplayforMarchwillfeature worksbyEllenKlein.Thisgalleryisabletobeviewed Monday-Fridayfrom8:30am-5pm
MATTHEWSCOMMUNITYCENTER
ThegallerydisplayonthefloorleveloftheMatthewsCommunity CenterfeaturesworksbytheMatthewsArtistsGuildThisdisplay rotatesmonthlyandisabletobeviewedduringCommunity Centeroperationalhours
POTTERY&CLAYWITHARTSDELIVERED
SATURDAYPOTTERYCLASSES:May3
RegistrationFee:$15perproject
Pre-KGlaze
Makeandglazeadishwasher,microwave,foodsafeceramic platter.
8am-8:45am|Ages3-6withadultsupervision
FamilyClayWorkshop
Parents&kidscomecreateFUNctional,seasonal,wetclay projects!
9am-10am|Ages6+withadultsupervision
PotteryPlay
Takeaspinonthepotterywheel!Perfectforcouples.Allclay included,dressforafunmess!
10:15am|Ages18+
YOGACLASSESWITHMAUDEMORENO
DYNAMICDEEPSTRETCHYOGA
Experiencearefreshing60-minuteyogasession,idealfor unwindingintheevening!Thisclassisdesignedtoalleviatethat "stuckenergy"throughslowmovement,gentlemobilization, purposefulstretches,andmindfulbreathexercises.
Thursdays|April3-24|6pm-7pm
MatthewsResident:$52|Non-Resident$57|Drop-In:$15
SLOWEVENINGYOGAFLOW-MeetsattheCommunityCenter
Designedtohelpyouunwindwithoutcompletelypoweringdown, thisone-hoursessionblendsfluidyetcontrolledsequencesthat buildstability,enhancemobility,andpromoterelaxation
Mondays|April7-28|6:30pm-7:30pm
MatthewsResident:$52|Non-Resident$57|Drop-In:$15
ARTCLASSESWITHMICHELLE *NOCLASSESTHEWEEKOFAPRIL14*
ARTWITHMICHELLE
Supportiveandcreativeartclassesforadultswithspecialneeds Studentsareguidedindrawing,paintingandmixedmedia projectsSomeartsuppliesincludedInterestedstudentsmust contactMichelleBlackmanat michelleblackman20@gmail.combeforeregistering.
Tuesdaysand/orFridays|April1-25|9am-12pm|Ages18+ RegistrationFee:$120perdayselection
ADULTACRYLICPAINTINGWITHMICHELLE
foralllevelsofexperience.Exploretheuseofpaintingtools,color mixing,techniques,andcompositioncreationUseaprojectidea providedorcomewithanideaorphotoofwhatyou’dliketo paint.Experiencedartistswillbemoreself-directedinthisclass.
Wednesdays|April2-30|9am-11:30am|Ages18+ RegistrationFee:$120
ADULTDRAWINGWITHMICHELLE
ForalllevelsofexperienceExploreandpracticedrawing techniquesusingtone,shading,perspectiveandmoreClasswill primarilybegraphitepencildrawing,butstudentswhowishto canalsoworkwithcharcoalandcontesticks.
Wednesdays|April2-30|12:30pm-2pm|Ages18+ RegistrationFee:$80
OPENARTSTUDIOFORADULTS
Awelcomingspacethatoffersasupportiveenvironmentforartists ofalllevelstoworkontheirownprojects,experimentwithnew techniques,andnetworkwithfellowartenthusiasts
Participantsarerequiredtobringtheirownmaterialsandmust takeallpersonalbelongingswiththemattheendofthesession, asstorageisnotavailableRegistrationisrequired
1st&3rdMondayofeachmonth|6pm-9pm
RegistrationFee:$5pervisit
MCDOWELLARTSCENTERFREEGROUPS
DREAMWEAVERSOFMATTHEWS
4thTuesdayofeachmonth|6pm-8pm NextMeeting:April22
MATTHEWSARTISTSGUILD
2ndSundayofeachmonth|2pm-4pm NextMeeting:April13
Visitwwwmatthewsartistsguildcomformoreinformation
MAGWATERCOLORPAINTING
Tuesdaymornings|9am-11:30am Enjoypaintingwithotherwatercolorists.EmailSteveGilbertat sgilbert06@gmail.comformoreinformation.
WAXHAWWOODTURNERS
1stTuesdayofeachmonth|6:30pm-8:30pm NextMeeting:April1
YOGA&WELLNESSCLASSES
YOGAWITHLINDAOELSCHLAEGER
Putthecurvesback!Linda'sclassesstrengthenthemusclesonall sidesofthebodytoreturnthenaturalcurvestothespine
Tuesdays|April8-May27|9:30am-10:45am
Wednesdays|April9-May28|6pm-7:15pm
MatthewsResident:$80|Non-Resident:$85
DEEPSTRETCHYOGAWITHROSEMARYDYKSTRA
Wanttotryyogabutnotsureyouareuptoit?This1hourclassis foryou!Wepracticeaneasy,smooth,flowofbasicyogaposes combinedwithgentlestretchesandbreathwork
Mondays|April14-May19|10am-11am
MatthewsResident:$60|Non-Resident:$65|Drop-In:$10
CHAIRYOGAWITHROSEMARYDYKSTRA
Agentleformofyogathatcanbedonesittingonachairor standingonthegroundwhileusingthechairforsupport
Mondays|April14-May19|11am-12pm
Wednesdays|April16-May21|3pm-4pm
MatthewsResident:$50|Non-Resident:$55|Drop-In:$10
SignupforaMonday&Wednesdayclassandreceiveadiscount!
YOGAFORTEENSWITHCHRISTINALOHRY
Afullbodyworkout,helpingtoimproveflexibility,strengthand balance
Tuesdays|April1-29|11am-12pm|Ages13+|Drop-In:$10
MOVEMENTFORHEALTHWITHCHRISTINALOHRY
Amovementclasslikenoother,thisclasswillprovidefun activitiesforalllevelsofexperiencetodiscoverasenseofjoyand greatereaseofmovement
Thursdays|April3-17|9am-10:30am|Ages16+|Drop-In:$10
WELLNESSWORKSHOPS
ELEMENTALSPRING:EARTH&WATERFLOW+SOUNDBATH
A90-minuteYogaexperiencedesignedtorestorebalanceand renewalfollowedbyasoothingSoundBath.
April19 |10:30am-12pm|$25perparticipant CONTEMPLATIVEARTSWORKSHOP:DO-IN
‘Do-In’orself-massage,isaJapaneseformofself-helpthat facilitatesthemovementofenergyalongpathwaysthroughout thebody,allowingthe“Ki”orenergytoflowfreely.
April19|1pm-2:30pm|Ages16+
MatthewsResident:$20|Non-Resident:$25
ADULTINTRODUCTORYTAPCLASSES
Thistapclassisgreatforbeginnersordancerswithsometap experience.Classeswillincludefundamentaltaptechnique, movementsandvocabulary,basicrhythms,andcombinations bothacrossthefloorandcenter.
Wednesdays|April9-May21 |11am-11:45am
MatthewsResident:$70|Non-Resident$75
CLASSESWITHTHEMUSIC MAKERS
FAMILYMUSICCLASSES
Classesincludecreativemovement,actionsongs, instrumentplaying,musicalgames,poetry,andsinging alongwiththeukulele,guitarorbanjo.
Forages5andunderwithaparticipatingcaregiver
Babiesunder1whoaresiblingsofapayingstudentarefree
Thursdays|March27-June5|10am-10:45am
Fridays|March29-June6|10am-10:45amor11am-11:45am
FirstStudent:$190|Siblings:$150
TEEN&ADULTBEGINNERUKULELE
JustinfromTheMusicMakerswillteachparticipantshowtotune, strum,andplaybasicchordsParticipantswillbeplayingsongs rightawaygivingthemconfidenceintheirmusicmakingabilities
Mondays|March24-May19|7pm-7:45pm|Ages13+ FirstStudent:$160|SubsequentStudent:$130
BEGINNERUKULELEFAMILYCLASS
JustinfromTheMusicMakerswillteachparticipantshowtotune, strum,andplaycommonlyusedchords.Participantswillbe playingsongsrightaway,givingthemconfidenceintheirmusicmakingabilities.
Mondays|March24-May19|6pm-6:45pm
Ages5to12withanadultfamilymember
FirstStudent:$160|SubsequentStudent:$130
BASKETWEAVINGCLASSES
*MEETSATTHEMCDOWELLARTSCENTER*
Discovertheartofweavingasyoucreateyourownbeautiful, basketsfromnaturalmaterials.Eachsessionprovidesguidance fromexperiencedinstructors,ensuringafunandsupportive environmentNopriorexperienceisneededjustbringyour creativityandenthusiasm!Classesmeetfrom9:30am-12:30pm
April12:BreadBasket
MatthewsResident:$35|Non-Resident:$40
COMMUNITYCENTERFREEGROUPS
IT’SALLABOUTYARN|1ST&3RDTUESDAYS|6PM-8PM Contactmmagee001@gmail.comformoreinformation
OPENKNITTING|THURSDAYS|1PM-2:30PM
Bringyourownprojectandmaterials,andtakeadvantage oftheopportunitytolearnfromfellowknitters,sharetipsand techniques,andfindinspirationinacommunityoflike-minded enthusiasts.
MINDFULNESSMEDITATION|THURSDAYS|10:30AM-11:30AM
Instructionsonthreesimplemindfulnesstechniques(sitting, walkingandsending/takingmeditations)alongwithabrief introductorytalkFollowingthemeditations,therewillbea discussionandtea.Thisawarenesspracticeshelpstoreduce stressandbringgreaterjoyintoourhearts
KIDSINNATUREDAY&EARTHDAY
Saturday,April5 | 10am-1pm SquirrelLakePark
EarthDaywithKidsinNatureDay isfreefamilyfunwithlotsof activitiesincludingnaturewalks, scavengerhunts,catchandrelease fishing,naturecrafts,STEMactivities,andhands-on natureexhibits
TAICHIATSTUMPTOWNPARK
Saturday,April26 | 9am-10am
Stressfulweek?
UnwindwithusatStumptownPark withfreeTaiChiwithinstructor WayneBrown!TaiChiisamartialart practicedasameanstoimprove one'spersonalhealth,relievestress, andenhanceenergy.Alllevelswelcome! RegistrationopensApril1.
WILDMATTHEWS
JoinusinSquirrelLakeParkeach monthforfunandlearninginthe outdoors Nowwith2sessionsper program!
April25:Fishing!
*Limitedto15spacespersession* 11am-11:45am | 3:30pm-4:15pm
NATURETRIVIANIGHTAT6GROGS
Areyouanatureenthusiastorjust loveagoodchallenge?Cometest yourknowledgeat6GrogsGameBar forNatureTriviaNightonthethird Mondayofeachmonthfrom 6:30pmto8pm!
Questions?ContactDanielCarpenterat dcarpenter@matthewsnc.govor704-708-1288.
PAR2DISCGOLFTOURNAMENT
Presentedby Saturday,Ma SquirrelLakePark
Allskilllevelsarewelcometo participateinoneofsixdivisions! Haven'teverplayeddiscgolf, butyou'reinterestedintrying?Therewillbeafree clinicat8:15amthedayofthetournamentrunby ClarenceBatesfromtheProdigyTeamtopromote basicdiscgolfknowledgeonhowtothrowadiscand playthegame.
$25perparticipant
MATTHEWSFISHINGFRENZY
Saturday,May17
SquirrelLakePark
Joinfellowanglersofalls foradayoffunandfriend competition.Therewillbe prizeswillbeawarded,as rafflegiveaways!
MatthewsResident:$10|Non-Resident:$15
KidsCategory | 1pm-2:30pm AdultsCategory | 3pm-4:30pm
PARKSHELTERRESERVATIONS
Longerdaysandwarmer temperaturesmakestheperfect atmosphereforanoutdoor gathering!
Reserveoneofourparkshelters onlinetoday!
Parkswithrentableshelters: BaucomPark SquirrelLakePark WindsorPark TownGreenGazebo StumptownParkPicnicArea
PROFESSIONALWRESTLINGATCREWS
Presentedby
InpartnershipwithN professionalwrestling friendlyevent!Theni liveentertainment.Th individualsofallages
Friday,April4 | Door
BEATS‘NBITESCONCERTSERIES
AdvanceTickets:$5 |
EGGMYYARD
TheEasterBunnyisc Matthewsandhelooksforwardto visitingwhileyourfamiliesareat workandschool!
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mptownPark | 5pm-9pm sicbeginsat6pm
il25:CarolinaSoulBand (Top40)
odTrucks: oweeBBQ BlasianAsainWay Grill KreyolFlavors dlessSoulFood Repicci’sRealItalianIce uda’sKitchen
50eggsfor$35 | 100eggsfor$50 RegisterthroughApril12.
Parks&Recreationstaffwillassignadeliverydate betweenApril15-18,2025
BIGGESTSENIORBINGOGAME
Hostedby
Tuesday,April8 11am-1pm
MatthewsCommunityCe
Playforfunprizes&exci deliciousfood!
FREEforthoseaged55+.
BEJEWELEDERASPA
EESHREDDAY
Saturday,April26,2025 9am-12pm
MatthewsCommunityCenter 100EastMcDowellSt. (BackParkingLot-EnterOffSadieDr.)
Paperclips&staplesareallowed NOMETAL-NOPLASTIC imitof4bankersboxes
Friday,April11|6pm-8pm|$15
Forages6-12andtheirguardians
Danceyourheartouttoallyour favoriteTaylortunesandenjoythemed games.Ofcourse,wecouldn'thavean ErasPar-Taywithoutfriendshipbracelets! Refreshmentswillbeserved.Don’tforgettocome dressedasyourfavoriteTaylorera!
*Everyoneattendingmusthaveaticket*
MATTHEWSSENIORPROM
Saturday,May3|2pm-4pm LevineSeniorCenter 1050DevoreLane Matthews,NC28105
Forthoseaged55+only
Inpartnershipwiththe LevineSeniorCenter,weinvite thosethatare55yearsofage andoldertojoinusforthe first-everMatthewsSeniorProm!
Stepbackintimetotheglitzandglamourof1950s OldHollywoodwiththisyear'spromtheme, "Hollywood&Vine"
Enjoyanafternoonofeleganceandfunwithmusic, dancing,danceinstruction,photoopportunities,and more!Makesuretodresstoimpress!Horsd'oeuvresto beserved.Craftbeerwillbeavailableforpurchase. IndividualTicket:$20|CouplesTicket:$35
Friday,May9 | 6pm-10pm
6:30-8pm-TheCatalinas
8:30-10pm-Spiderwebs
Saturday,May10 | 10am-10pm
2:30-4p-NextLevelBand
4:30-6p-SmokeyJones&The$3DollarPistols
6:30-8pm-BlackwaterBand
8:30-10pm-CaptainMike&TheShipwrecked
MeetCherylSledge,ourAprilstaffhighlight!Cherylisoneofthe dedicatedCulturalCenterAttendantsfortheMatthewsParks,Recreation andCulturalResourceDepartment.Youcanseeherwarmandwelcoming smileatthefrontdeskoftheMatthewsCommunityCenterorthe McDowellArtsCenter!ContinuereadingtolearnmoreaboutCheryl!
WHAT’SONEPROFESSIONALACHIEVEMENTYOU’REMOSTPROUDOF?
IamanursewithaMaster’sdegree IhadaVERYvariedcareer–frombeinga schoolnursetoworkingintheoperatingroomtobeingaconsultantforseveral companies,earningConsultantoftheYearhonorsfromtwoofthem.
WHOISSOMEONETHATYOUADMIREMOST?
MichelleObama Thereisnothingmoretosay
DOYOUHAVEANYPETS?
WHATISONEPROFESSIONALGOALYOUHAVEFORTHIS YEAR?
WHEREWASYO
AttheendofJan
AWESOME9-daytriptoCuba!ItwassponsoredbyJazzArts Charlotteduringtheweekofthe Havana Itineraryincludedacon performancebyhighschoolstud Conservatory,avisittothehome photographerwhohadliberalac FidelCastro,salsalessons,aper bystudentsapplyingforposition withtheCubannationalcircus,a opportunitytoenjoyAfro-Cuban culture,avisittothefineartsmuseum asidetriptoatobaccofarminVinales (Yes,IpuffedaCubancigar),andmuchmore! Bemoreengage therefore,bean TownofMatthe opportunities M activitiesforpeo festivals,theate sports,artinpu andon.It’sagre
have5birdfeeders quirrels,they’vehadlotsofvisitors
WHAT’STHEWEIRDESTFOODYOU’VEEVEREATENAND WOULDYOUTRYITAGAIN?
SushiSeaCucumber,ugh!HavinglivedinJapanfor3years,I enjoyedauthenticJapanesesushi,butthatwasmorethanI couldhandle.WehadJapanesefriendswhoofferedusALL delicaciesandafterthe1stbiteofseacucumber,Ipolitely refusedanymore.NEVERagain!!!
NAMEONEITEMONYOURBUCKETLIST
Mybucketlistincludesvisitingall50states ThoseIhavenot yetvisitedareUtah,Montana,Wyoming,Idaho,andOregon IFYOUCOULDBEGUARANTEEDONETHINGINLIFE, WHATWOULDITBEANDWY?
TheabilitytotravelforaslongasIamalive.Forme,travel includestripstovisitfriends&relativesandotherareasinthe USthatIhavenotyetvisited.Thereisalwaysmoretoseeand do,suchasmy3-hourrideinahotairballoonwithmy2older grandsonsinAlbuquerque,NM
WHATAREYOURINTERESTS&HOBBIES?
Visitingour2sonsandtheirfamilies;wehave grandchildren.WeeklySoulLineDanceclasses atCrewsandplayingbridge&golfwithaladies groupwhenit’swarm. I’minabookclubandIlovetotravel.I volunteerforAARPandI’maweeklyusherformychurch My husband&Iare30-yearCarolinaPanthersPSLowners
