WELCOME TO THE REC CENTER
Executive Director: Jay Egan
Special Events Coordinator: Laura Reid
Phone: 203-838-3788, ext. 108
Email: StMattRecCenter@gmail.com
The Msgr. Walter C. Orlowski Recreation Wellness Center is a place that promotes well-being for all ages, designed to enhance the quality of your life. A place to welcome all generations with opportunities for play, fitness, restoration and healing. A place you can go to after Mass, before Mass, in between the week to restore yourself, to have fun, to reconnect and heal in a community of believers.
- *Release of Liability Agreement _2025
- Please note: No one under the age of 18 may use the Rec Center without a parent or guardian.
Our 2026 FALL SEASON PROGRAMS
PICKLEBALL & WOMEN’S FITNESS GROUP
Pickleball is back at the St. Matthew Rec Center this fall!
Join us September 20, 2026–November 20, 2026 for morning or evening play:
Mornings | 9:00–11:00am
Monday • Wednesday • Friday • Saturday
Evenings
Monday | 6:00–8:00pm
Friday | 7:30–9:00pm
Rec Center Members: $30 for unlimited play
Guests: $10 drop-in fee
Whether you’re a regular player or just looking for a fun way to stay active and meet others, come join us on the court!
Questions? Contact Camille: CMQ11@optonline.net
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
WOMEN’S FALL 2026 FITNESS GROUP
Strength • Flexibility • Balance
Join us this fall for Women’s Fitness at the St. Matthew Rec Center! Classes incorporate Pilates, Yoga and Tai Chi and are designed to help you build strength, improve flexibility and maintain balance.
AGGIE SQUEO: The program is led by the incredible Aggie Squeo, whose expertise spans decades, including working ad National Program Director for Scott Cole’s Get Fit America for kids. Aggie is also a life long parishioner!
Mondays & Thursdays | 7:45am
📍 Rec Center Gym
Begins Thursday, October 1
Registration Required!
$6.25 per class | $100 total for 16 classes
To register, contact Aggie Squeo at 203-852-1036.
Come start your mornings moving, strengthening and feeling your best!
The Center is named in honor of Msgr. Walter C. Orlowski (1954-2020), who launched the Rec Center in 2018 and whose vision was to create an intergenerational gathering place for wellness in body, mind, and spirit. Msgr. Walter served as Pastor of St. Matthew for 26 years.
VIRTUS: Protecting God’s Children
In cooperation and under the directives of our Diocese of Bridgeport, all parishes must participate in Virtus Protecting God’s Children Program.
All St. Matthew Parish Volunteers, all Coaches at the Recreation Wellness Center over the age of 18, and all employees are required by the Diocese of Bridgeport to have a background check and register in a training program, “Protecting God’s Children.”
Volunteers: You may sign up for the class through online registration.
Upon completion of the class, a copy of the certificate must be submitted to the office prior to beginning duties as a volunteer.
Per Fr. Frank Hoffmann, Pastor of St. Matthew, all Ministries, Groups, and Volunteers will recertify every five years.
Any questions, please contact our Parish Office: 203-838-3788, ext. 101.
VIRTUS INFORMATION
Safe Environments Online Portal
2020 Safe Environments Handbook (PDF) Updated: 11/04/2020
English (PDF) | Spanish (PDF)
Safe Environment Children’s Training for Parents & Children
*RELEASE OF LIABILITY
ST. MATTHEW PARISH, NORWALK & DIOCESE OF BRIDGEPORT
FACILITY USAGE AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT
In consideration of using the facilities in the Monsignor Walter C. Orlowski Wellness and Recreation Center (Rec Center), I agree to defend, protect, indemnify and hold harmless St. Matthew Church in the city of Norwalk, CT, The Diocese of Bridgeport, Fr. Frank Hoffmann, Pastor, and the St. Matthew Staff against and from all injuries, claims, damages and losses of every nature, including financial costs and expenses that may arise out of or be related to my use of the gym floor, walking track, Fitness Center or any other area in the St. Matthew Rec Center. I agree not to seek to hold any of the above named parties liable for any injuries which may occur from, during or in connection with this program. I am aware that I am engaging in physical exercise and that the use of equipment, training and instruction could cause injury to me. I am voluntarily participating in these activities and assume all risks of injury that might result. I agree to waive any claims or rights I might otherwise have to sue the trainers/instructors, for injury to myself as a result of these activities. I understand that it is advisable to consult my physician regarding the undertaking of any physical activity. I also agree to only share the assigned FOB with my family members. If my assigned FOB is lost or stolen, I agree to report the loss to the St. Matthew Church Office: StMattRecCenter@gmail.com