CLASSES, PROGRAMS & EVENTS
FACILITYRENTALS
MultipurposeRoombookingsa openfortheSpringandSumme months! Ifinterested,contact CharlesSmithat 704-708-1289 csmith@matthewsnc.gov
PICKLEBALLCLINICS
BEGINNER:Thursday,March20th | 6-9pm
INTERMEDIATE:Thursday,April17th | 6-9pm RegistrationFee:$10
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.ThisprogramtakesplaceonTuesdaysat6:00pm.
SPRING/EASTERWREATHMAKING
EverySundayafternoonfrom10:00am-4:00pm,localplayersand thoseinterestedinlearningmoreaboutthesportareinvitedto participate Allskilllevelsandexperiencelevelsarewelcomed! $3/player.AdvanceregistrationviaRecDeskisrequired.
OpenPlayBadmintonSchedule
AdvancedSession(Adultsonly): 10:00am-12:00pm ·BeginnerSession(Adultsonly): 12:00pm-2:00pm FamilySession(Youth&Adults): 2:00pm-4:00pm
AMERICANMAHJONGBEGINNERPROGRAM
Acaptivatingtilegamethatblendsstrategy,skill,andatouchof luck.Inthis4-partseries,you'lllearntileidentification, fundamentalrulesofgameplay,andkeystrategiesforforming winninghands Thursdays9:00-11:30ambeginningonMarch20th MatthewsResidents:$90 | Non-Residents:$100
TAICHIFORHEALTH
TaiChiforHealthismeditationinmotionthatpromotesserenity throughgentle,flowingmovements TheultimatepurposeofTai ChiiscultivatingtheQi,orlifeforce,withinustoflowsmoothly andpowerfullythroughoutthebody Mondaysat10:30am RegistrationFee:$2
Whetheryouareaseasonedcrafterorabeginnerlookingto exploreyourartisticside,thisworkshopisperfectforyou.Our instructorwillguideyoueverystepoftheway,providing assistanceandsharingvaluabletipstohelpyoucrafta Spring/Easterthemedwreaththattrulyreflectsyourpersonal style ThisworkshopwilltakeplaceonSaturday,March22ndfrom 10:00am-12:00pmandis$50withallmaterialsprovided RegistrationFee:$50
FAMILYFUNNIGHT
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InpartnershipwithNAWA,professionalwrestlingwillbereturning toCrewstohostafamilyfriendlyeventonFriday,April4thfrom 6-9pm.Thenightwillinclude5-6matchesandliveentertainment.
OLYMPICFENCINGBEGINNERCLASSES
Fencingteachescoordination,mentaltoughness,and sportsmanship Studentslearnfootwork,basicbladework,and tacticsinvolvedinthisfast-pacedsport Studentsshouldwear longpants,t-shirt,andathleticshoes Mondaysfrom6:00-7:00pm MatthewsResidents:$80 | Non-Residents:$90
DANCEWITHOUTLIMITS-FREE
InpartnershipwithOrderMyStepsDanceCompany afreedanceclasswillbeofferedonFridaysfrom 10am-11am.Thisprogramisdesignedtokeepseniors withvaryingmobilitylevelsactivethroughdance.Fundingfrom theArts&ScienceCouncilwillallowtheprogramtooperate throughmid-June
CREWSSENIORSWALKINGCLUB-FREE
Doyouwanttogetfitandsocializewithyourfriends?Ifso,joinus attheCrewsRecreationCentereveryWednesdayfrom 11am-12pm Everylevelofabilityisencouragedtoparticipatein thisfreeprogram Setyourpersonalgoalsandlet’sgetfit together!
SOULLINEDANCE
InpartnershipwiththePurpleCharlotteSteppers, SoulLineDanceclasswillbeofferedeveryMonday from12pm-1pmattheCrewsRecreationCenterDrop-inorregister inadvance RegistrationFee:$2
GALLERYDISPLAYS
MCDOWELLARTSCENTER
ThegalleryattheMcDowellArtsCenter willfeatureworksbystudentsof FabricCollageinstructor,SueRuhs. GalleryhoursarelimitedPleasecall 704-321-7275beforevisitingtoconfirmthegalleryisopen
Areceptionforthisgallerydisplaythatisopentothepubilcwill beheldonSunday,March2from3pm-4:30pm
MATTHEWSTOWNHALL
TheMatthewsTownHallgallerydisplayforMarchwillfeature worksbyEllenKleinThisgalleryisabletobeviewedMondayFridayfrom8:30am-5pm.
MATTHEWSCOMMUNITYCENTER
ThegallerydisplayonthefloorleveloftheMatthewsCommunity CenterfeaturesworksbytheMatthewsArtistsGuildThisdisplay rotatesmonthlyandisabletobeviewedduringCommunity Centeroperationalhours.
POTTERY&CLAYWITHARTSDELIVERED
ADULTCLAYCLASSES:SPRINGSESSION2
Opentoalllevelsofexperience!Experiencedartistswillbemore self-directedinthisclass.Hand-buildingclayandpotterywheel willbetaughtForages18+
Wednesdays|March5-April30|6:30pm-8:30pm-FULL NextSession:May5-June18
MatthewsResidents:$200|Non-Residents:$210
SATURDAYPOTTERYCLASSES:APRIL5
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+
DYNAMICDEEPSTRETCHYOGA
Experiencearefreshing60-minuteyogasession,idealfor unwindingintheevening!Thisclassisdesignedtoalleviatethat "stuckenergy"throughslowmovement,gentlemobilization, purposefulstretches,andmindfulbreathexercises
Thursdays|March6-27|6pm-7pm
MatthewsResident:$52|Non-Resident$57|Drop-In:$15
ARTCLASSESWITHMICHELLE
ARTWITHMICHELLE
Offerssupportiveandcreativeartclassesforadultswithspecial needs.Theinstructorwillguidestudentsindrawing,paintingand mixedmediaprojectsArtsuppliesincludedInterestedstudents mustcontactMichelleBlackmanat michelleblackman20@gmailcombeforeregistering Tuesdaysand/orFridays|March5-26|9am-12pm|Ages18+ RegistrationFee:$120perdayselection
ADULTACRYLICPAINTINGWITHMICHELLE
foralllevelsofexperience.Exploretheuseofpaintingtools,color mixing,techniques,andcompositioncreationUseaprojectidea providedorcomewithanideaorphotoofwhatyou’dliketo paintExperiencedartistswillbemoreself-directedinthisclass Wednesdays|March5-26|9am-11:30am|Ages18+
RegistrationFee:$120
ADULTDRAWINGWITHMICHELLE
Foralllevelsofexperience.Exploreandpracticedrawing techniquesusingtone,shading,perspectiveandmoreClasswill primarilybegraphitepencildrawing,butstudentswhowishto canalsoworkwithcharcoalandcontesticks
Wednesdays|March5-26|12:30pm-2pm|Ages18+
RegistrationFee:$80
OPENARTSTUDIOFORADULTS
Awelcomingspacethatoffersasupportiveenvironmentforartists ofalllevelstoworkontheirownprojects,experimentwithnew techniques,andnetworkwithfellowartenthusiasts.
Participantsarerequiredtobringtheirownmaterialsandmust takeallpersonalbelongingswiththemattheendofthesession, asstorageisnotavailableDuetolimitedspace,registrationis requiredtosecureyourspot.
1st&3rdMondayofeachmonth|6pm-9pm
RegistrationFee:$5pervisit
MCDOWELLARTSCENTERFREEGROUPS
DREAMWEAVERSOFMATTHEWS
4thTuesdayofeachmonth | 6pm-8pm NextMeeting:March25
MATTHEWSARTISTSGUILD
2ndSundayofeachmonth | 2pm-4pm NextMeeting:March9
Visitwww.matthewsartistsguild.comformoreinformation
MAGWATERCOLORPAINTING
Tuesdaymornings | 9am-11:30am
Enjoypaintingwithotherwatercolorists EmailSteveGilbertat sgilbert06@gmail.comformoreinformation.
WAXHAWWOODTURNERS
1stTuesdayofeachmonth | 6:30pm-8:30pm NextMeeting:March4
COMMUNITYCENTERYOGACLASSES
YOGAWITHLINDA
Putthecurvesback!Linda'sclassesstrengthenthemusclesonall sidesofthebodytoreturnthenaturalcurvestothespinePutting thespinalcurvesbackallowsdynamicfreedomofmovementand helpspreventpainthatcomesfromlosingthesecurvesthrough dailylifeandaging.
Tuesdays|February11-April1|9:30am-10:45am-FULL
NextSession:April8-May27
Wednesdays|February12-April2|6pm-7:15pm
NextSession:April9-May28
MatthewsResident:$80|Non-Resident:$85
DEEPSTRETCHYOGAWITHROSEMARY
Wanttotryyogabutnotsureyouareuptoit?This1hourclassis foryou!Wepracticeaneasy,smooth,flowofbasicyogaposes combinedwithgentlestretchesandbreathworkAgreatwayto startstrengtheningyourmusclesandimproveyourbalance.
Mondays|February17-March24|10am-11am
MatthewsResident:$60|Non-Resident:$65|Drop-In:$10
CHAIRYOGAWITHROSEMARY
Agentleformofyogathatcanbedonesittingonachairor standingonthegroundwhileusingthechairforsupport.Benefits includeimprovedflexibility,betterconcentration,happiermental statusandincreasedstrength.
CLASSESWITHTHEMUSIC MAKERS
FAMILYMUSICCLASSES
Mondays|February17-March24|11am-12pm Wednesdays|February26-March26|3pm-4pm
MatthewsResident:$50|Non-Resident:$55
SignupforaMonday&Wednesdayclassandreceivea$10 discount!
ADULTINTRODUCTORYTAPCLASSES
Ifyouwanttolearntapbutneverhadtheopportunityordanced asachildandrememberitfondly,thistapclassisgreatfor beginnersordancerswithsometapexperienceClasseswill includefundamentaltaptechnique,movementsandvocabulary, basicrhythms,andcombinationsbothacrossthefloorandcenter Wednesdays|February19-April2 |11am-11:45am
MatthewsResident:$70|Non-Resident$75
BASKETWEAVINGCLASSES
*MEETSATTHEMCDOWELLARTSCENTER*
Discovertheartofweavingasyoucreateyourownbeautiful, basketsfromnaturalmaterialsEachsessionprovidesguidance fromexperiencedinstructors,ensuringafunandsupportive environmentNopriorexperienceisneeded justbringyour creativityandenthusiasm!Classesmeetfrom9:30am-12:30pm.
April12:BreadBasket
May17:PatrioticDecorBasket
June14:INFOCOMINGSOON!
MatthewsResident:$35|Non-Resident:$40
ChildrenlearningmusicinTheMusicMakersclasses don'tfeelpressuredtoperformanddon'tfeelevaluate orjudged.Classesincludecreativemovement,actionsongs, instrumentplaying,musicalgames,poetry,andsingingalongwith theukulele,guitarorbanjo.
Forages5andunderwithaparticipatingcaregiver. Babiesunder1whoaresiblingsofapayingstudentarefree
Tuesdays |March27-June5|10am-10:45am
Fridays|March29-June6|10am-10:45amor11am-11:45am
FirstStudent:$190|Siblings:$150
TEEN&ADULTBEGINNERUKULELE
JustinfromTheMusicMakerswillteachparticipantshowtotune, strum,andplaybasicchordsonthisfun,littleinstrument. Participantswillbeplayingsongsrightawaygivingthem confidenceintheirmusicmakingabilities.Somepracticeoutside oftheclasswillbenecessary
Mondays|March24-May19|7pm-7:45pm|Ages13+
FirstStudent:$160|SubsequentStudent:$130
BEGINNERUKULELEFAMILYCLASS
JustinfromTheMusicMakerswillteachparticipantshowtotune, strum,andplaycommonlyusedchordsonthisfun,little instrument.Participantswillbeplayingsongsrightaway,giving themconfidenceintheirmusic-makingabilities
Mondays|March24-May19|6pm-6:45pm Ages5to12withanadultfamilymember
FirstStudent:$160|SubsequentStudent:$130
SPRINGBREAKCAMPWITHDO+ART
BUGS&FLOWERSSPRINGBREAKCAMP
Preparetounleashyourcreativityandhavefunwithavarietyof engaginghands-onprojectswhileworkingwithmixedmedia!All materialsincludedintheregistrationprice.
Thisisafull-daycamp.Studentswillneedtobring2snacks,a lunch,andawaterbottleeachday
April14-18|9am-4pm|Ages-12
MatthewsResident:$330|Non-Resident:$340
COMMUNITYCENTERFREEGROUPS
IT’SALLABOUTYARN
1st&3rdTuesdaysofeachmonth | 6pm-8pm Contactmmagee001@gmail.comformoreinformation
OPENKNITTINGFORADULTS
Bringyourownprojectandmaterials,andtakeadvantageofthe opportunitytolearnfromfellowknitters,sharetipsand techniques,andfindinspirationinacommunityoflike-minded enthusiasts.
WeeklyonThursdays | 1pm-2:30pm
MATTHEWSCOMIC-CON
Getreadyforthe3rdannual MatthewsComic-Con!
Meetcomicartists,diveinto thrillinggames,andbrowse throughavarietyofcraftvendors
Don’tforgettocheckoutthecar showandshowcaseyourcreativityinthecosplaycontest.For thoselookingforabitmoreaction,thecosplaywrestlingwillbea bighit!Plus,there’sadeliciousfoodcourttosatisfyyourcravings throughouttheday
March8|11am-6pm|FREE!
BEATS‘NBITESCONCERTSERIES
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Beats‘nBitesreturn anewschedule!
StumptownPark| Musicbeginsat6pm
March28:OntheB
April25:CarolinaS
May30:UnknownA
September12:Blu
September26:Lan
October10:Robyn
October24:Groove ( / )
COMEDYBINGO
WhatisComedyBingo?
It’saspecialfusionofh bingoexcitement!We’l comedy,bingocardsan prizesYoubringthelau friendsatDivineBarrel
March14|7pm|$15i MatthewsCommunityC
Doorswillopenat6pm
heEasterBunnyiscomingthrough Matthewsandhelooksforwardtovisiting whileyourfamiliesareatworkandschool!
50eggsfor$35|100eggsfor$50
RegistrationbeingsMarch17.
Parks&Recreationstaffwillassignadeliverydatebetween April15-18,2025.
COLOROFJAZZCONCERTSERIES
JoinusintheFullwoodTheaterfor "ASymphonicPresentationHeartfeltTributetotheGreats," featuringtheincredibleJodaviImmerseyourselfinthesoulful soundsofjazzaswepayhomagetothelegendswhohaveshaped thistimelessgenre.Craftbeerwillbesoldonsitebyourfriendsat DivineBarrelBrewing
April17|7pm|$15
Doorswillopenat6:15pm*Thisisa18+event*
NATURETRIVIA
Areyouanatureenthusiastorjust loveagoodchallenge?Cometestyour knowledgeatourNatureTriviaNight heldat6GrogsGameBareverythird Mondayofthemonthfrom6:30pmto8pm!
Questions?ContactParksCoordinator, DanielCarpenteratdcarpenter@matthewsncgov or704-708-1288.
PAR2DISCGOLFTOURNAMENT
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Allskilllevels rticipateinoneofoursixdifferent tournamentd
Haven'teverplayeddiscgolf,butyou'reinterestedintrying? Therewillbeafreeclinicat8:15amthedayofthetournamentrun byClarenceBatesfromtheProdigyTeamtopromotebasicdisc golfknowledgeonhowtothrowadiscandplaythegame.
May3|8am-2pm|SquirrelLakePark|$25perparticipant
MATTHEWSFISHINGFRENZY
Castyourlinesandreelinthebigon Joinfellowanglersofallskilllevelsf offunandfriendlycompetition.The bemultipleprizeswillbeawarded,a rafflegiveaways!
May17|SquirrelLakePark MatthewsResident:$10|Non-Reside KidsCategory|1pm-2:30pm/AdultsCategory|3pm-4:30pm
WILDMATTHEWS
WildMatthewsisbackfor2025!
JoinusinSquirrelLakeParkeachmonthfor funandlearningintheoutdoorsNowwith 2sessionsperprogram!
March28:AllaboutSquirrels 11am-11:45am|3:30pm-4:15pm
PARKS&RECREATION?
MeetAprilQuitugua,ourMarchstaffhighlight!Aprilisoneofthe dedicatedCulturalCenterAttendantsfortheMatthewsParks,Recreation andCulturalResourceDepartment.Youcanseeherwarmandwelcoming smileatthefrontdeskoftheMatthewsCommunityCenterorthe McDowellArtsCenter!ContinuereadingtolearnmoreaboutApril!
WHATAREYOURINTERESTSOUTSIDEOFWORK?
Ihavemanyinterestsoutsideofwork Ienjoytravelingandexploringnew places,longwalksonthebeach,stargazingwithmyboyfriendAdam,yoga, Zumba,andIfoundmyloveforreadingagain.
ARETHEREANYSKILLS/TALENTSTHATYOUWOULDLIKETOLEARN?
Iwouldlovetolearnhowtosurfandplaytheguitar
DOYOUHAVEANYPETS?
IhaveaHuskymixnamedThor He’smybestfriendandthebesttravelbuddyagirlcanaskfor!
ORKINGFOR
WHEREWASYOURMOSTMEMORABLEVACATION?
ThevacationthatwasmostmemorableisvisitingItalyand Greecein2023 IfellinlovewiththearchitectureofItalyand howitcapturescenturiesofhistorythroughtheintricaciesof design.CinqueTerreliesontheItalianRivieraandits charmingstreetsandturquoisewaterscaptivat ce wasjustasmemorable,ifnotmore The peopleIconnectedwith,theirstories,and theexperiencesIhadinGreececannotbe describedinwords.Ineverimagined IwouldwalkabovethecityofAthen gazingatthePantheonwithinthe Acropolis Travelinghaschangedm andInevercomehomethesame personbecauseofmyexperiences.Iam excitedformynextadventure–whereverthattakesme! Myfavoritepartaboutworkingfor ParksandRecistheexposureIgettothe theaterworldandthedifferenttypes ofpeopleImeetdaily.Iappreciatetheart ofperformanceandwitnessingaplaywrigh cometolife AlthoughIamshy,Idoenjoy connectingwithdifferenttypesofpeople fromthecommunity.
WHAT’SAMEMORABLEEXPERIENCETHATYOU’VEHAD INYOURCAREERSOFAR?
DuringmytimeasaBehaviorTechnician,Iworkprimarily withadolescentsontheAutismSpectrum.Seeingmy studentsachievegoalsandwatchingthemgrowhasbeen themostmemorableforme
WHATISYOURFAVORITETYPEOFCUISINETOEAT?
Ihavemanyfavorites!IloveItalianorMexicanfood.Ilove cookingandbaking;youcanfindmetryinganewrecipeor whippingupadeliciousloafofpumpkinbread
WHATSHOW/SERIESAREYOUWATCHINGRIGHTNOW?
IamcurrentlywatchingRescueHIsurfwhichhasinspiredmy desiretolearnhowtosurf!Ialsoloveagoodthrowbackshow andIamrewatchingCharmed.
AREYOUAMORNINGPERSONORANIGHTOWL?
Iwouldsayitdependsontheday,butI ammoreofamorningperson.Iliketo wakeupearly,takeThorforalongwalk beforemyworkdayandmeditate Meditationhelpsbringpositivityintomy day.Itsetsthetoneforhowmy daywillgo.
