Memory moments
Eastside Community Center > Classroom - 310 N Tornillo Street Las Cruces NM 88001Join us for our engaging memory games class, designed to stimulate cognitive function and bring joy to your day.
Join us for our engaging memory games class, designed to stimulate cognitive function and bring joy to your day.
Pre-registration is required. Stop by the Munson Senior Center, 975 S. Mesquite St. to register and get a supply list. $6 for 6-week session
Class requires pre-registration. Class is limited to 6 students per session. $5 supply kit is required.
Class requires pre-registration please visit or call The Munson Senior Center for more information, 575-528-3000. Class limit is 6 students per session. $4 for 4-week session.
Zumba Gold offers a fun and energetic workout designed for active older adults, featuring easy-to-follow dance moves set to upbeat music. It’s a low-impact, high-energy class that helps improve cardiovascular health, flexibility, and coordination, all while having a blast with a vibrant, supportive community.
Chair Qigong is a modified form of traditional Qigong exercises designed for people who may have mobility issues or prefer to exercise while seated. It involves gentle movements, breathing techniques, and mindfulness practices performed while sitting in a chair.
Must have instructor approval to join. Pre-registration is required.
Come learn the art of crochet or work on your projects with like-minded crochet enthusiasts!
Museums & Repatriation Explore the connections between art and literature through reading and discussing new art-related books each month. Everyone is welcome and can join-even if you haven't read the books! Ages: 18+ Fee: Free Registration Required: No Location: Branigan Cultural Center and Zoom. Email [email protected] for the link.
Must have instructor approval to join. Pre-registration is required. Come learn a step above the basics!
In honor of Fat Bear Week , this week for library lab we will be learning about all things Mammal in Katmai National Park and Preserve! We will make spooky bat shaped cookies, watch the bears in Katmai catch salmon and make a whole bunch of bear, bunny and bat themed crafts! This program is for school aged children K-5 with caregivers welcome.
Bring your teens to hang out at the Museum of Nature & Science and Museum of Art for our monthly Teen Takeover program. Explore the exhibits, make cool experiments with STEAM activities, eat snacks, and socialize during these extended hours just for teens. Ages:13-17 Fee: Free Registration Required: No Location: Museum of Nature & Science Classroom
What better way is there to discuss death than over cake and a hot beverage? Join us in a series of Death Cafes, which offer a safe space for people to have open discussions about death while enjoying a slice of cake and a hot beverage. Ages: 18+ Fee: Free Registration Required: No Location: Branigan Cultural Center
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.
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. $3 per day. Certification required to participate. If you need a certificate, please inquire about taking the certification course.
Tools will be provided, materials will need to be brought or purchased. $1 per session. Limited to 8.
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!
Bring your guitar and jam with other guitarists.
Bring a project and then craft and chat! Get inspired to start that project you've been putting off! All craft types and skill levels are welcome!
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!
A support group for male caretakers of individuals with Alzheimer's.
Come tell us about the books you have been reading and hear about what others been reading. Meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays each month. We will meet in person AND over Zoom.Topic: What Have You Been ReadingJoin Zoom Meeting : https://us05web. zoom.…Learn More
Come make a candle from scratch at this 1-day workshop. Limited to 6 participants per workshop. $5 per 1-day session.
Monthly Thursday Dance! Music provided by a DJ. Light refreshments are provided. Lots of fun. Costumes encouraged! $3 per person.
U Can Uke! - For Adults and Teens. Learn how to play the ukulele.
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
Presented by Leslie Beck, Ph.D., Extension Weed Specialist, NMSU. By identifying a plant, we can use its biology to target weed control strategies that are sustainable and successful with less effort, and select tools and application timings for better weed management practices. Attendees are welcome to bring samples for identification IF time allows.
Learn how to use the easiest (and free) digital design project resource: Canva.You'll sign up for a free Canva. com account and create a flyer. In doing so, you'll learn how to search templates, change fonts, sizes, and colors, insert images and edit them, save and export your file.…Learn More
Las Cruces Utilities Water Conservation Program sponsors experts teaching gardening, landscaping, outdoor activities that help residents save water. Workshops are two hours long.
Grab your Nintendo Switch or your Nintendo Switch Lite and your copy of Animal Crossing New Horizons and join us at the Thomas Branigan Memorial Library for an Animal Crossing New Horizons Halloween Social! Visit each other's islands, trade fruit, flowers and DIY recipies, and get decorating inspiration! We will vote on the best in-game Halloween display and make paper Halloween garlands.…Learn More
Free dance lessons and an opportunity to show off your new moves at Plaza de Las Cruces. The monthly event, presented by Visit Las Cruces, provides visitors and locals alike the opportunity to learn regional and culturally-inspired dance styles like salsa, cumbia, and many other genres popular within our community. Sol Ballroom will lead the night with lessons from highly-skilled instructors trained in all styles of dance. No matter the...
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.
This is not a class but rather a space to work on projects and share ideas with likeminded woodcarving enthusiasts!
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.
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.
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.
Local Pizza Sampling of 20+Styles of Pizza + Beer Garden + Local Music + Night Market + Best Slice In Town Vote + Games + Custard! About this Event: Local Pizza Sampling of 20+Styles of Pizza + Beer Garden + Local Music + Night Market + Best Slice In Town Vote + Pizza Eating Contests + Dough Tossing Contest + Custard + Prizes = The brand new Las Cruces Pizza...
Individual volunteers, groups, and civic organizations are invited to register for this year’s Las Cruces Toss No Mas community beautification effort, which will be held 8 a.m.- noon on Saturday, October 12. Volunteers are encouraged to register below and clean a location of their choosing. Keep Las Cruces Beautiful will provide trash bags, gloves, grabbers, and safety vests. Full trash bags will be picked up at the cleanup locations until...
Our Culture Live music and pet-friendlyNon-profits & community groupsFriendly & family approvedYear-round Hundreds of vendors7 city blocksJewelry, metalwork,photography, glasswork, art,ceramics, fiber work, stones,furniture, clothing & more! Our Goods Our Food Fresh produce, meat, eggs,gluten-free, organic options,burgers, agua frescas,kettle corn & baked goods.
Explore art as a family with a take-home art kit! Dive into art through projects inspired by individual artists, art movements, or other fun art topics while supplies last. Ages: All Ages Fee: Free Registration Required: No Location: Museum of Art Front Desk
Participate in fun activities that will enhance your understanding of the exhibits in the Branigan Cultural Center. Since the exhibits change regularly there will always be a new theme for this program each month. Ages: All Ages Fee: Free Registration Required: No Location: Branigan Cultural Center
Join our Railroad Museum curator for a stroll around the Alameda-Depot Historic District in Las Cruces. Learn about the neighborhood that the railroad "created" and the way that happened. Ages: 18+ Fee: Free Registration Required: No Location: Railroad Museum
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
Drop in and stay for a short or a long while to explore a new science topic each month. These hands-on activities and experiments are fun for the whole family with adult caregiver participation required. Ages: 6-10 Fee: Free Registration Required: No Location: Museum of Nature & Science Atrium
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
Adults, 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
Ever wonder how those spooky stories that go bump in the night originated? Learn about the origin of cryptid folklore all while creating your own cryptid-themed book nook for the scary stories on your bookshelf. 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
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.
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. $3 per day. Certification required to participate. If you need a certificate, please inquire about taking the certification course.
Tools will be provided, materials will need to be brought or purchased. $1 per session. Limited to 8.
This is not a class but rather a space for likeminded crochet enthusiasts to gather and share ideas and work on projects.
