Participants of all ages are welcome and are required to check in at the front desk upon arrival. Participation is first come, first served. Max participants: None Fee: free *Sessions are subject to change at any time. Call Meerscheidt Recreation Center at 575-541-2563 for more information.
Participants must be 18 years of age and are required to check in at the front desk upon arrival. Participation is first come, first served. Max participants: 24 Fees: $1 for seniors (60+) $2 for adults (18-59) *Sessions are subject to change at any time. Call Meerscheidt Recreation Center at 575-541-2563 for more information.
This is not a class but rather a space for likeminded crochet enthusiasts to gather and share ideas and work on projects.
The quilting gathering is a Volunteer Network opportunity for seniors. Volunteers get together to work on a fun project and practice quilting techniques. The finished quilts and other items are donated back to the community.
Experience the joy of movement with Dancercise —a lively and engaging way to stay active and have fun! This low-impact class combines rhythm, gentle exercises, and social interaction, tailored to enhance flexibility, balance, and overall wellness while dancing to upbeat tunes.
Join anytime for group exercises that focus on cardiovascular, strength training, balance, and flexibility.
Nurture your little one’s love of science! Investigate nature and science through hands-on explorations, stories, and crafts. Adult caregiver participation is required. Ages: 2-5 Fee: Free Registration Required: Yes for 9am, No for 10am Location: Museum of Nature & Science Classroom
Nurture your little one’s love of science! Investigate nature and science through hands-on explorations, stories, and crafts. Adult caregiver participation is required. Ages: 2-5 Fee: Free Registration Required: Yes for 9am, No for 10am Location: Museum of Nature & Science Classroom
Join any time for a fun game of train dmonioes!
Qi Gong originated in China about 4,000 years ago. It is based on Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) principles, which state that qi, or energy, is present in everyone’s body. Qigong uses simple poses and breathing patterns to promote a healthy flow and reduce stagnation of qi.…Learn More
Participants must be 18 years of age and are required to check in at the front desk upon arrival. Participation is first come, first served. Max participants: 24 Fees: $1 for seniors (60+) $2 for adults (18-59) *Sessions are subject to change at any time. Call Meerscheidt Recreation Center at 575-541-2563 for more information.
Volleyball session for the Therapeutics Program Max Participants: None Fee: Free *Sessions are subject to change at any time. For more information, call Meerscheidt Recreation Center at 575-541-2563.
Volleyball session for the Therapeutic Program Fee: free Max participants: None *Sessions are subject to change at any time. For more information, call Meerscheidt Recreation Center at 575-541-2563.
Bring your guitar and jam with other guitarists.
The Banned Book Club meets the last Thursday of the month at 12:30. Bret Easton Ellis’American Psycho is a violent black comedy about a wealthy New Yorker leading a double life as a serial killer. One of the most controversial and talked-about novels of all time, this cult classic about the darkest side of human nature feels no less shocking and relevant a quarter of a century later.…Learn More
Participants must be at least 18 years of age and are required to check in at the front desk upon arrival. Participation is first come, first served. Max participants: 24 Fee: $1 Sessions are subject to change at any time. For more information, call Meerscheidt Recreation Center at 575-541-2563.
Come play various of games including board and card games
Work on your line dance techniques and learn more line dances
Come learn the art of crochet or work on your projects with like-minded crochet enthusiasts!
Come make a candle from scratch at this 1-day workshop. Limited to 6 participants per workshop. $5 per 1-day session.
Participants of all ages are welcome and are required to check in at the front desk upon arrival. Participation is first come, first served. Max participants: None Fee: free *Sessions are subject to change at any time. Call Meerscheidt Recreation Center at 57-541-2563 for more information.
U Can Uke! - For Adults and Teens. Learn how to play the ukulele.
Come to the Branigan Cultural Center on All Hallows Eve to discuss cultural connections to death and the various ways in which death is revered and celebrated around the world. Visitor Experience Manager, Emilia Linley, will host a panel of guests to discuss how they revere the dead in their culture or practice and how it connects to the Day of the Dead. Ages: 18+ Fee: Free Registration Required: No...
Teens, join the Thomas Branigan Memorial Library for Dungeons and Dragons! Make some new friends and go on exciting adventures, while playing Dungeons and Dragons at your Library! Whether it's your first time playing a role playing game or you're a seasoned…Learn More
Join anytime for group exercises that focus on the cardiovascular, strength training, flexibility, and balance.
Tools will be provided. Materials will need to be brought or purchased. $1 per session. Limited to 8.
Step into the world of billiards for a game that blends strategy with precision. Whether you're aiming for a tricky bank shot or perfecting your break, it’s all about skill, focus, and having a great time with friends.
Meerscheidt Recreation Center offers weekly “drop-in” recreational sport sessions throughout the day. Participants must be 18 yrs of age and are required to check in at the front desk upon arrival. Participation is first come, first served. Max participants: 20
This is not a class but rather a space to work on projects and share ideas with likeminded woodcarving enthusiasts!
Participants must be 18 years of age and are required to check in at the front desk upon arrival. Participation is first come, first served. Max participants: 24 Fees: $1 for seniors (60+) $2 for adults (18-59) *Sessions are subject to change at any time. Call Meerscheidt Recreation Center at 575-541-2563 for more information.
This class requires registration. Please stop by the Munson Senior Center for registration information or call at 575.528.3000. Class is limited to 5 students per session. $50 supply kit will need to be purchased for the course. $12 for 6-week course.
Join anytime for group exercises that focus on cardiovascular, strength training, balance, and flexibility.
Learn how to document your days, thoughts, feelings, and ideas using simple and creative techniques that go beyond the standard written journal. Expand your outlook on the way you see life by expressing yourself on the page. For ages 18 and up.
Participants must be 18 years of age and are required to check in at the front desk upon arrival. Participation is first come, first served. Max participants: 40 Fees: $1 for seniors (60+) $2 for adults (18-59) *Sessions are subject to change at any time. Call Meerscheidt Recreation Center at 575-541-2563 for more information.
This is a space to work on your projects, please bring your materials. $1 per session.
Bring your own guitar and learn the basics of how to play.
Join us to play games and do puzzles every Friday from 12:30-2 pm at Sage Cafe! We do have some games, but feel free to bring one and some friends.
Participants must be at least 18 years of age and are required to check in at the front desk upon arrival. Participation is first come, first served. Max participants: 24 Fee: $1 Sessions are subject to change at any time. For more information, call Meerscheidt Recreation Center at 575-541-2563.
Just in time to add to your altar for Dia De Los Muertos, join us to watch the Disney/Pixar movie Coco and make Papel de Seda in the form of a Nahuatl Marigold Flower garland. For a sample pciture of the garland click HERE. “Coco” is a heartwarming animated film that celebrates Mexican culture, family, and the power of music, earning critical acclaim and winning two Academy Awards.…Learn More
Class requires pre-registration. Stop by or call The Munson Senior Center for registration information. 575-528-3000. Limited to 4 students per session. Clay is available for purchase $13 per 25 LB bag.
Have you heard of mahjong, but never played? Are you a mahjong shark? Either way, or somewhere in the middle, join us on Friday afternoons .
This is a time to come in and work independently on your projects. The tools are provided, you will need to provide or purchase your own materials. Visit or call The Munson Center for more information. 575.528.3000. $1 per session. Limited to 8.
This is a time to come in and work independently on your projects. The tools are provided, you will need to provide or purchase your own materials. Visit or call The Munson Center for more information. 575.528.3000. $1 per session. Limited to 10.
Registration is now closed. Group ukulele lessons in the Roadrunner Room for kids 8 and up.
A new Theater program for children ages 6 to 14, and interested caregivers. We'll practice reading short plays aloud right from our chairs. With no sets, props or costumes, we'll use our voices, facial expressions and imaginations to tell a story, and perform our plays for friends and family.
Street Closures: Mainstreet Between Las Cruces and Griggs, Plaza Place Activities: Local and seasonal produce, Food and craft vendors
In honor of the Thanksgiving holiday, we invite everyone to celebrate Health Equity in Southern New Mexico at the 3rd Annual Thanksgiving for Health event. We will be showing our gratitude toward healthcare providers, healthcare workers, and health promoters. We will also use this time to serve our community with health services, free screenings, local resources, food vendors, and entertainment. Join the fun and express your gratitude for the outstanding...
Participants must be 18 years of age and are required to check in at the front desk upon arrival. Participation is first come, first served. Max participants: 24 Fees: $1 for seniors (60+) $2 for adults (18-59) *Sessions are subject to change at any time. Call Meerscheidt Recreation Center at 575-541-2563 for more information.
Participants must be 18 years of age and are required to check in at the front desk upon arrival. Participation is first come, first served. Max participants: 24 Fees: $1 for seniors (60+) $2 for adults (18-59) *Sessions are subject to change at any time. Call Meerscheidt Recreation Center at 575-541-2563 for more information.
Come by the Railroad Museum for engaging gallery activities made just for kids! Become a conductor and take control of our interactive model trains. Ages: 2-5 Fee: Free Registration Required: No Location: Railroad Museum
Explore the amazing world of our state’s amazing forests featuring hands on activities with Phil Yost. Visit the station in the atrium and discover something new about our forests. Ages: All Ages Fee: Free Registration Required: No Location: Museum of Nature & Science Atrium
In the spirit of family holidays, of which there are MANY in the fall and winter, join Madea and her family for a trio of comedy movies. All movies rated PG-13. 10:30 am - Tyler Perry's Madea's Family Reunion (2006) Tyler Perry directed and stars in this adaptation of his hit play, which chronicles the adventures of a gun-toting Southern matriarch who takes in a troubled foster child while trying...
What we eat is important to our health, and for the animals in the Nature Center it’s no different. Learn about the enrichment activities we use during mealtimes and more while you watch them display their natural instincts. Ages: All Ages Fee: Free Registration Required: No Location: Museum of Nature & Science Nature Center
Explore a current or recent museum topic through a fun, family-friendly art project. This is a drop-in program and supplies will be provided. Ages: All Ages Fee: Free Registration Required: No Location: Museum of Nature & Science Atrium
Participants must be 18 years of age and are required to check in at the front desk upon arrival. Participation is first come, first served. Max participants: 24 Fees: $1 per adult *Sessions are subject to change at any time. Call Meerscheidt Recreation Center at 575-541-2563 for more information.
Join us for an evening workshop with guest artist Lizbeth Sanchez Pineda as we make an embroidered "La Llorona" or weeping woman. Ages: 13+ Fee: Free Registration Required: Yes, Space is Limited Location: Museum of Art
The Thomas Branigan Memorial Library invites you to join us for the Branigan Chess Club! Join other chess aficionados and beginners as we meet weekly to learn, play and enjoy chess with Mr. Manny. Sessions will be held in the Children's Craft Room each Sunday at 1 PM.…Learn More
Join anytime for group exercises that focus on the cardiovascular, strength training, flexibility, and balance.
This is a time to come in and work independently on your projects. The tools are provided, you will need to provide or purchase your own materials. Visit or call The Munson Center for more information. 575.528.3000. $1 per session. Limited to 10.
Tools will be provided. Materials will need to be brought or purchased. $1 per session. Limited to 8.
Step into the world of billiards for a game that blends strategy with precision. Whether you're aiming for a tricky bank shot or perfecting your break, it’s all about skill, focus, and having a great time with friends.
Meerscheidt Recreation Center offers weekly “drop-in” recreational sport sessions throughout the day. Participants must be 18 yrs of age and are required to check in at the front desk upon arrival. Participation is first come, first served. Max participants: 20
