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.
Adults over 50, join us at the Munson Library for Dungeons and Dragons! Make some new friends and go on exciting adventures! Whether it's your first time playing a role playing game or you're a seasoned adventurer, we invite all adults to participate! Registration is required.…Learn More
Come learn how to line dance!
Computer Literacy Classes topics vary each session. Do you have questions on how to better use your email? Do you know how to send attachments? Join us for a discussion about emails. Your wildest email questions will be answered. Registration is not required.
Come learn how to ballroom dance. No partner needed!
Social Justice Book Group will discuss books related to a topic of local, national or international importance. A librarian will introduce a book on the subject and group members are invited to introduce a book for discussion that they have read. The featured book for October is Democracy Awakening: Notes on the State of America by Heather Cox Richardson.…Learn More
Have dinner with a scientist and team up with STEM experts for monthly discussions with our guest scientists. Join the Museum of Nature & Science at the Frank O'Brien Papen Center and learn with engaging hands-on activities! Ages: 13-17 Fee: Free Registration Required: No Location: Frank O'Brien Papen Center
Have you ever seen those cute purses made out of a hardback book? Would you like to learn how to make one? Join Deanna for this multi-session class. This is a larger project that takes some time, so you will need to plan to attend multiple sessions.…Learn More
The Thomas Branigan Memorial Library invites you to join us for the Branigan Book Club, our monthly book discussion group where we read and discuss a new book each month. Discussions are held on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 6:30 PM in the Kiva Room.…Learn More
Street Closures: NA Activities: Dancing, Free lessons at 7, open dancing from 8-930pm
Street Closures: NA Activities: Dancing, Free lessons at 7, open dancing from 8-930pm
Street Closures: NA Activities: Dancing, Free lessons at 7, open dancing from 8-930pm
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.
This is not a class but rather a space to work on projects and share ideas with likeminded woodcarving enthusiasts!
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.
Class requires pre-registration please visit or call The Munson Senior Center for more information and to pick up class supply list, 575.528.3000. $6 for 6-week session.
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.
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!
The Scam Landscape: Staying Safe. Have you ever been approached with a fraudulent offer or been a victim of identity theft? The AARP Fraud Watch Network is working to empower you in the fight, with proven resources and tools to help you spot and avoid identity theft and fraud.…Learn More
Must have instructor approval to join. Pre-registration is required. Come learn a step above the basics!
Join us in October to investigate all things Cryptids! Cryptids will be hiding all around the library for the whole month of October so this week for library lab we will explore different kinds of animal tracks and what they look like. Then we will make Halloween themed Play Doh and you will be able to practice making tracks for a cryptid you create! This program is for school aged children...
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
The City of Las Cruces' Parks and Recreation Department offers a Paint by Numbers class once a month through December 2024. A pre-numbered canvas will be provided with a themed painting for each month. Supplies are provided for $20 per person, per class. Registration begins Oct. 15, 2024, for all three classes and can be completed online or during regular business hours at: Parks and Recreation Administrative Building, 1501 E....
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!
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
Bring your guitar and jam with other guitarists.
Come play various of games including board and card games
Work on your line dance techniques and learn more line dances
The CIAC advises and assists the City of Las Cruces in adopting land use assumptions, which includes a description of the service area and projection of changes and land uses, densities, intensities and population in the service area over at least a five-year period.
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 make a candle from scratch at this 1-day workshop. Limited to 6 participants per workshop. $5 per 1-day session.
LAB Meeting is Open to the Public
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 Jackye Meinecke, former owner of Enchanted Gardens, local lecturer and author. Fall is an excellent time to start a variety of herbs and cooking greens to enjoy during the chilly months and into spring, and sow wildflowers to bloom after winter.
Las Cruces Utilities Water Conservation Program sponsors experts teaching gardening, landscaping, outdoor activities that help residents save water. Workshops are two hours long.
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.
Registration starts at 8:00 AM, Games start at 9:00 AM. $3 per person. Limited to 16 participants.
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.
Just in time for Halloween and Dia De Los Muertos, learn the inverse of tie-dye using gel bleach and stencils. BYO tee-shirt hoodie or tank top. For sample pictures follow this LINK. Let’s also use the time to talk about music and the bands we love.…Learn More
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.
