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.
A dance fitness work out open to all fitness levels. Burn calories, gain physical and mental health, endurance and coordination, all while dancing to spicy international music. Located at the Las Cruces Regional Aquatic Center in the 2nd floor fitness room. Prices: Adults: $2 Seniors (60+): $1 Classes are subject to change at any time. For more information, please contact the Las Cruces Regional Aquatic Center at 575-541-2782.
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.
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!
Must have instructor approval to join. Pre-registration is required. Come learn a step above the basics!
¡Amigues! There’s power in seeing yourself in the books you read. Latiné book clubs offer a supportive space to celebrate literature together. All are invited to read about and discuss the social dynamics of our lived experience across Latiné origin or decent.
Winter is here! To celebrate let's practice our fine motor skills by building a cardboard gingerbread house! We will also make coffee filter reindeer and winter themed charm bracelets! Explore Art, Science, Engineering, or Games through stories and activities, this program is for school aged children K-5 with caregivers welcome.
Celebrate the holidays with a free evening festival and dino activities at the Museum of Nature and Science. Ages: Teens Fee: Free Location: Museum of Nature and Science
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
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....
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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.
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.
Advanced poses for stretching and balance, strength building in arms, legs, core and back. Individual help is available, and all levels are welcome. Located at the Las Cruces Regional Aquatic Center in the 2nd floor fitness room. Prices: Adults: $2 Seniors (60+): $1 Classes are subject to change at any time. For more information, please contact the Las Cruces Regional Aquatic Center at 575-541-2782.
Aquatic aerobics exercise program geared for members with arthritis, joint pain, joint injuries or replacements and back ailments. We will be using pool noodles and aqua weights to strengthen all muscle groups. The water gives more mobility and flexibility than traditional out-of-water aerobics classes. Reservations are required for all aquatic classes, as space is limited. You may make a reservation up to 24 hours in advance on a first come,...
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
Celebrate the holidays with a morning of free festivals and dino activities at the Museum of Nature and Science! Ages: 2-5, with a caregiver. Fee: Free Location: Museum of Nature and Science.
Mind/body class including non-impact exercises that strengthen muscles, increase flexibility, core stability, respiration, and improves posture and balance. Uses body weight, bands, Bosu and free weights as resistance. Located at the Las Cruces Regional Aquatic Center in the 2nd floor fitness room. Prices: Seniors (60+): $1 Adults: $2 Classes are subject to change at anytime. For more information, please contact the Las Cruces Regional Aquatic Center at 575-541-2782.
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.
An amazing workout intended to increase strength, endurance and cardiovascular health. Don’t let the 55+ fool you, we work hard but take frequent recovery breaks. Located at the Las Cruces Regional Aquatic Center in the 2nd floor fitness room. Prices: Adults: $2 Seniors (60+): $1 Classes are subject to change at any time. For more information, please contact the Las Cruces Regional Aquatic Center at 575-541-2782.
A dance fitness work out open to all fitness levels. Burn calories, gain physical and mental health, endurance and coordination, all while dancing to spicy international music. Located at the Las Cruces Regional Aquatic Center in the 2nd floor fitness room. Prices: Adults: $2 Seniors (60+): $1 Classes are subject to change at any time. For more information, please contact the Las Cruces Regional Aquatic Center at 575-541-2782.
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.
Explore culture, history, and more at the Las Cruces Museum System's guest speaker series where we discover more about what it means to live in New Mexico! Listen to presentations and share meaningful conversations as we bring the community engaging stories and information. Ages: 18+ Fee: Free Registration Required: No Location: Branigan Culture Center and Zoom. Email [email protected] for the link.
Bring your guitar and jam with other guitarists.
The Banned Book Club meets the third Thursday of the month at 12:30. The selection for the month of December is The Catcher in the Rye by J. D. Salinger. The novel details two days in the life of 16-year-old Holden Caulfield after he has been expelled from prep school.
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.
