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Munson Senior Center > Meeting Room 3 - 975 S Mesquite Las Cruces NM 88001Come write your story. Discuss ideas with other writers!
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Come write your story. Discuss ideas with other writers!
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 people.
Must have instructor approval to join. Pre-registration is required.
Las Cruces Chess Club with coach Manny Arellano is primarily for homeschoolers, but open to anyone, to learn the game and apply it to life. Beginners to advanced players are welcome. Our time together begins with a quick set-up, play, individual coaching, and a lesson.
Laughter Yoga is a popular movement and breathing exercise that aims to cultivate joy, bring out your inner child, and help you let go of daily life stressors.Laughter Yoga involves various movement and breathing exercises to promote intentional laughter.…Learn More
Join Ms. Brenda for music, movement and sing-alongs in the Children's Craft Room. Participating Caregivers with babies and toddlers (0-4) are welcome. Lyric sheets are available and rhythm instruments are provided.Ages: 0-4.
Practice learning letters, numbers, colors, and shapes through transportation themed stories and activities. Plan for 30 to 45 minutes of stories and activities, with more time allowed as needed with an adult caregiver participating along. Ages: 2-5 Fee: Free Registration Required: No Location: Railroad Museum
This is a space to work on your projects, please bring your materials. $1 per session.
Bring your instruments and join anytime!
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
