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Want to learn more about an exhibition at the Branigan Cultural Center? Participate in a self-guided gallery activity and discover a deeper connection to the exhibit. Pick up the kit at the front table during museum open hours. No registration is required. All ages welcome.

Aquatic aerobic exercises geared for members with arthritis, joint pain, joint injury or replacement and back ailments. Using aqua weights/noodles to strengthen all muscle groups.

Intermediate to advanced intensity aerobic exercises.

Cardio-based water channel walking exercises that are low impact and fun. For all fitness levels.

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.

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.

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 .

A high-energy, full body water aerobics class suitable for everyone. The instructor is certified by the National Arthritis Foundation.

High-intensity interval training utilizing differing music-driven interval protocols. A tough workout not for beginners.

Promotes physical and mental well-being through specific postures (exercises) along with breathwork and meditation techniques. Variations can be given to support beginners to experienced students.

Low-impact exercise on a stationary bike. Great for beginners to experienced. Choose light, moderate, or intense workouts for cardiovascular strength and work core, upper, and lower body.

Cardio-based water channel walking exercises that are low impact and fun. For all fitness levels.

Shared reading group and Book of the Month Club at Sage Cafe Library. Optional reading out loud, bring an article that interests you or a book you have enjoyed. Group meets every Monday for shared reading with the last Monday of the month reserved to chat about the book of the month.

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 adventurer, we invite all adults to participate!

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 adventurer, we invite all adults to participate!

Want to learn more about an exhibition at the Branigan Cultural Center? Participate in a self-guided gallery activity and discover a deeper connection to the exhibit. Pick up the kit at the front table during museum open hours. No registration is required. All ages welcome.

Aquatic aerobic exercises geared for members with arthritis, joint pain, joint injury or replacement and back ailments. Using aqua weights/noodles to strengthen all muscle groups.

Advanced poses for stretching and balance, strength building in arms, legs, core and back. Individual help is available and all levels are welcome.

A method of exercise that consists of low-impact flexibility and muscular strength and endurance movements. Pilates emphasizes proper postural alignment, core strength, and muscle balance.

Aquatic aerobic exercises geared for members with arthritis, joint pain, joint injury or replacement and back ailments. Using aqua weights/noodles to strengthen all muscle groups.

An amazing workout intended to increase strength, endurance, and cardiovascular health.

Intermediate to advanced intensity aerobic exercises.

A dance fitness workout open to all fitness levels. Burn calories, gain physical and mental health, endurance, and coordination all while dancing to spicy international music.

Our low impact water cycle class tones the body and burns calories (twice as many calories as on land), and also improves joint flexibility.

Come join us at the Munson Center for professionally instructed line dance classes! Dance classes are a great way for seniors to earn a new skill, stay active, and engage with members of the community who share their interests.

Come join us at the Munson Center for professionally instructed ballroom dance classes! Dance classes are a great way for seniors to earn a new skill, stay active, and engage with members of the community who share their interests.

This week join us for a storytime where we can read, sing and build early literacy skills together! Recommended for Children age 2 and up with their caregivers.

Come and discuss your favorite books, the books you’re reading now and anything you’re excited to read soon! Hear what others are reading and maybe find something new to enjoy!

Want to learn more about an exhibition at the Branigan Cultural Center? Participate in a self-guided gallery activity and discover a deeper connection to the exhibit. Pick up the kit at the front table during museum open hours. No registration is required. All ages welcome.

With the installation of the Las Cruces: Crossroads of History exhibit we will be starting a new series of programs. Learn Las Cruces-opportunities to learn more about our city's past, present, and future. New topics each month. All ages welcome.

A high-energy, full body water aerobics class suitable for everyone. The instructor is certified by the National Arthritis Foundation.

Promotes physical and mental wellbeing through specific postures (exercises) along with breathwork and meditation techniques. Variations can be given to support beginners to experienced students.

High-intensity interval training utilizing differing music-driven interval protocols. A tough workout not for beginners.

A dance fitness workout open to all fitness levels. Burn calories, gain physical and mental health, endurance, coordination all while dancing to spicy international music.

Cardio-based water channel walking exercises that are low impact and fun. For all fitness levels.

Cardio-based water channel walking exercises that are low impact and fun. For all fitness levels.

Ready to make decorations to get into the spirit of winter and the holidays? Grab your elf hats and let's create! Join us for two special times to make winter crafts. Drop in. No registration required. All ages welcome.

The stained glass open studio at the Munson Senior Center provides seniors with the opportunity to create stained glass projects. The studio is equipped with all of the necessary tools and supplies, and a volunteer is available to provide assistance if needed.

Join us for winter papercrafting and make a card out of winter themed paper cut outs and/or stamps. For adults and older teens.

Prepare for the holidays by crafting a pretty ornament. Occurs every other Wednesday at 4. Alternates with Library Lab.

Want to learn more about an exhibition at the Branigan Cultural Center? Participate in a self-guided gallery activity and discover a deeper connection to the exhibit. Pick up the kit at the front table during museum open hours. No registration is required. All ages welcome.

Aquatic aerobic exercises geared for members with arthritis, joint pain, joint injury or replacement and back ailments. Using aqua weights/noodles to strengthen all muscle groups.

Intermediate to advanced intensity aerobic exercises.

Cardio-based water channel walking exercises that are low impact and fun. For all fitness levels.

Enjoy the sparkle of winter and holiday decorations as night falls on the depot during our special evening open house.

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.

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.

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 .

Enjoy a family movie night about a magical snowman whose friends build a new snowperson.

Participate in fun activities that will enhance your understanding of the exhibits hosted at the Branigan Cultural Center. Since the exhibits change regularly there will always be a new theme for this program each month. Check our social media for more detail about each workshop. All ages welcome

Want to learn more about an exhibition at the Branigan Cultural Center? Participate in a self-guided gallery activity and discover a deeper connection to the exhibit. Pick up the kit at the front table during museum open hours. No registration is required. All ages welcome.

Explore art as a family! Dive into art through projects inspired by individual artists, art movements, or other fun art topics. Kits are available for pickup on the second Saturday of each month while supplies last. All ages welcome.

Explore a topic from a current or recent museum exhibition through a fun, family-friendly art project. This is a drop-in program and supplies will be provided. All ages are welcome.

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. Now let's eat! No registration is required. All ages welcome.

Discover the stories behind science heroes who break barriers and explore the applications of their research through hands-on experiments and activities. Ages: 6-10.

New name; new games! Come by the museum for engaging gallery activities made just for kids! Become a conductor and take control of our interactive model trains! Afterwards, test your knowledge with games or crafts. Drop-in: No registration required. Ages: 2-5.

A high-energy, full body water aerobics class suitable for everyone. The instructor is certified by the National Arthritis Foundation.

High-intensity interval training utilizing differing music-driven interval protocols. A tough workout not for beginners.

Promotes physical and mental well-being through specific postures (exercises) along with breathwork and meditation techniques. Variations can be given to support beginners to experienced students.

Low-impact exercise on a stationary bike. Great for beginners to experienced. Choose light, moderate, or intense workouts for cardiovascular strength and work core, upper, and lower body.

Cardio-based water channel walking exercises that are low impact and fun. For all fitness levels.

Shared reading group and Book of the Month Club at Sage Cafe Library. Optional reading out loud, bring an article that interests you or a book you have enjoyed. Group meets every Monday for shared reading with the last Monday of the month reserved to chat about the book of the month.

Let your imaginations run wild with your LEGO Club Creations! Join us for time to free-build or show us what you've got in our monthly LEGO challenge. Leave your LEGOs at home; we'll provide them for you. For ages 5+.

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 adventurer, we invite all adults to participate!

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 adventurer, we invite all adults to participate!

Want to learn more about an exhibition at the Branigan Cultural Center? Participate in a self-guided gallery activity and discover a deeper connection to the exhibit. Pick up the kit at the front table during museum open hours. No registration is required. All ages welcome.

Aquatic aerobic exercises geared for members with arthritis, joint pain, joint injury or replacement and back ailments. Using aqua weights/noodles to strengthen all muscle groups.

Advanced poses for stretching and balance, strength building in arms, legs, core and back. Individual help is available and all levels are welcome.

A method of exercise that consists of low-impact flexibility and muscular strength and endurance movements. Pilates emphasizes proper postural alignment, core strength, and muscle balance.

Aquatic aerobic exercises geared for members with arthritis, joint pain, joint injury or replacement and back ailments. Using aqua weights/noodles to strengthen all muscle groups.

An amazing workout intended to increase strength, endurance, and cardiovascular health.

Intermediate to advanced intensity aerobic exercises.

A dance fitness workout open to all fitness levels. Burn calories, gain physical and mental health, endurance, and coordination all while dancing to spicy international music.

Our low impact water cycle class tones the body and burns calories (twice as many calories as on land), and also improves joint flexibility.

The Grandparents Raising Grandchildren program at the Munson Senior Center provides support and resources for seniors who are raising their grandchildren. The program offers educational workshops, social activities, and support groups, as well as access to resources and information on topics such as child care, financial assistance, and legal advice. The program also provides a network of peers who can offer advice and support.

Come join us at the Munson Center for professionally instructed line dance classes! Dance classes are a great way for seniors to earn a new skill, stay active, and engage with members of the community who share their interests.

Come join us at the Munson Center for professionally instructed ballroom dance classes! Dance classes are a great way for seniors to earn a new skill, stay active, and engage with members of the community who share their interests.

This week join us for our movement and music program encouraging gross and fine motor skill development while we dance and sing. Recommended for Children age 2 and up with their caregivers.

Mushrooms have always captivated our curiosity in many ways. Doña Ana Co. Master Gardener Leah Henderson will talk about some foundational concepts involved with growing mushrooms at home as a rewarding and sustainable hobby.

Join us to make poinsettias from dried pumpkin seeds! The finished blooms can make a wonderful festive broach or an ornament to celebrate the winter season!

Join us and learn how to draw optical illusions!

Want to learn more about an exhibition at the Branigan Cultural Center? Participate in a self-guided gallery activity and discover a deeper connection to the exhibit. Pick up the kit at the front table during museum open hours. No registration is required. All ages welcome.

A high-energy, full body water aerobics class suitable for everyone. The instructor is certified by the National Arthritis Foundation.

Promotes physical and mental wellbeing through specific postures (exercises) along with breathwork and meditation techniques. Variations can be given to support beginners to experienced students.

High-intensity interval training utilizing differing music-driven interval protocols. A tough workout not for beginners.

A dance fitness workout open to all fitness levels. Burn calories, gain physical and mental health, endurance, coordination all while dancing to spicy international music.

Cardio-based water channel walking exercises that are low impact and fun. For all fitness levels.

Cardio-based water channel walking exercises that are low impact and fun. For all fitness levels.

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! Email [email protected] for a link to the Zoom meeting Ages 18+

Join us to 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. No registration is required. Adult caregiver participation is required. Ages: 2-5.

The stained glass open studio at the Munson Senior Center provides seniors with the opportunity to create stained glass projects. The studio is equipped with all of the necessary tools and supplies, and a volunteer is available to provide assistance if needed.

Join us with a blanket for a new music program in the Children's Kiva Room. Caregivers and babies (0-2) are welcome. Lyric sheets will be provided for those who want to learn songs and lullabies to sing to your little ones. Ages: 0-2.

Join the Las Cruces Public Libraries and the Dona Ana County Genealogical Society for a monthly program followed by the society meeting. Come get to know your fellow genealogists and learn some new tricks and tips along the way.

Explore Art, Science, Engineering, or Games through stories and activities, this program is for school aged children K-5 with caregivers welcome.

Crafty Teens doing Crafty things! This month is Gifts to Give! Make a gifts to give to family or friends. Must be 13-17 to participate. No Registration Required. Materials are limited.

Want to learn more about an exhibition at the Branigan Cultural Center? Participate in a self-guided gallery activity and discover a deeper connection to the exhibit. Pick up the kit at the front table during museum open hours. No registration is required. All ages welcome.

Explore culture, history, and more at the Las Cruces Museum System's guest speaker series! Listen to presentations and share meaningful conversations as we bring the community engaging stories and information. Discover more about what it takes to live in New Mexico. Presentations will take place in-person and on Zoom. Email education @lascruces.gov for Zoom link.

Aquatic aerobic exercises geared for members with arthritis, joint pain, joint injury or replacement and back ailments. Using aqua weights/noodles to strengthen all muscle groups.

Advanced poses for stretching and balance, strength building in arms, legs, core and back. Individual help is available and all levels are welcome.

A method of exercise that consists of low-impact flexibility and muscular strength and endurance movements. Pilates emphasizes proper postural alignment, core strength, and muscle balance.

Aquatic aerobic exercises geared for members with arthritis, joint pain, joint injury or replacement and back ailments. Using aqua weights/noodles to strengthen all muscle groups.

An amazing workout intended to increase strength, endurance, and cardiovascular health.

Intermediate to advanced intensity aerobic exercises.

Our low impact water cycle class tones the body and burns calories (twice as many calories as on land), and also improves joint 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.

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 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 in person AND over Zoom. Topic: What Have You Been Reading Time: 2:00 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting : https://us05web.zoom.us/j/86371973537?pwd=ar9MMx1AZSKxAAbzEvxv67GxPAko65.1 Meeting ID: 863 7197 3537 Passcode: Reading

Want to learn more about an exhibition at the Branigan Cultural Center? Participate in a self-guided gallery activity and discover a deeper connection to the exhibit. Pick up the kit at the front table during museum open hours. No registration is required. All ages welcome.

Aquatic aerobic exercises geared for members with arthritis, joint pain, joint injury or replacement and back ailments. Using aqua weights/noodles to strengthen all muscle groups.

Intermediate to advanced intensity aerobic exercises.

Cardio-based water channel walking exercises that are low impact and fun. For all fitness levels.

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.

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.

From comic books to family Bibles to first editions and other tomes you love, book collecting brings many of us joy. Join archivists who specialize in book preservation to learn how to best care for and troubleshoot your special books, be they a hundred years old or only ten. With a special focus on book history and construction, you may find yourself appreciating your collection’s place in history in whole new ways. Participants may bring a couple sample items for us to look at if they wish.

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 .

Want to learn more about an exhibition at the Branigan Cultural Center? Participate in a self-guided gallery activity and discover a deeper connection to the exhibit. Pick up the kit at the front table during museum open hours. No registration is required. All ages welcome.

Explore a topic from a current or recent museum exhibition through a fun, family-friendly art project. This is a drop-in program and supplies will be provided. All ages are welcome.

Explore the 3.5-billion-year odyssey of life with a geologist and real fossil specimens. Visit the station in the gallery and discover something new in the fossil record each month. All ages welcome.

How do historians investigate the past? What sources do they use? What kinds of questions do they ask? Find out with new, historic sources each month. Please plan for a 30-minute program with optional 15 minutes for questions if needed. No registration required. Ages 18+

What happens when...? Hypothesize and experiment! Practice being a scientist, engineer, or designer with guided experiments to find some answers to "what happens when...?" Plan for a 30-minute program with optional 15 minutes for questions if needed. Registration recommended. Ages: 13-17.

A high-energy, full body water aerobics class suitable for everyone. The instructor is certified by the National Arthritis Foundation.

High-intensity interval training utilizing differing music-driven interval protocols. A tough workout not for beginners.

Promotes physical and mental well-being through specific postures (exercises) along with breathwork and meditation techniques. Variations can be given to support beginners to experienced students.

Low-impact exercise on a stationary bike. Great for beginners to experienced. Choose light, moderate, or intense workouts for cardiovascular strength and work core, upper, and lower body.

Cardio-based water channel walking exercises that are low impact and fun. For all fitness levels.

Shared reading group and Book of the Month Club at Sage Cafe Library. Optional reading out loud, bring an article that interests you or a book you have enjoyed. Group meets every Monday for shared reading with the last Monday of the month reserved to chat about the book of the month.

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 adventurer, we invite all adults to participate!

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 adventurer, we invite all adults to participate!

Want to learn more about an exhibition at the Branigan Cultural Center? Participate in a self-guided gallery activity and discover a deeper connection to the exhibit. Pick up the kit at the front table during museum open hours. No registration is required. All ages welcome.

Aquatic aerobic exercises geared for members with arthritis, joint pain, joint injury or replacement and back ailments. Using aqua weights/noodles to strengthen all muscle groups.

Advanced poses for stretching and balance, strength building in arms, legs, core and back. Individual help is available and all levels are welcome.

A method of exercise that consists of low-impact flexibility and muscular strength and endurance movements. Pilates emphasizes proper postural alignment, core strength, and muscle balance.

Aquatic aerobic exercises geared for members with arthritis, joint pain, joint injury or replacement and back ailments. Using aqua weights/noodles to strengthen all muscle groups.

An amazing workout intended to increase strength, endurance, and cardiovascular health.

Intermediate to advanced intensity aerobic exercises.

A dance fitness workout open to all fitness levels. Burn calories, gain physical and mental health, endurance, and coordination all while dancing to spicy international music.

Our low impact water cycle class tones the body and burns calories (twice as many calories as on land), and also improves joint flexibility.

Come join us at the Munson Center for professionally instructed line dance classes! Dance classes are a great way for seniors to earn a new skill, stay active, and engage with members of the community who share their interests.

Come join us at the Munson Center for professionally instructed ballroom dance classes! Dance classes are a great way for seniors to earn a new skill, stay active, and engage with members of the community who share their interests.

This week join us for a storytime where we can read, sing and build early literacy skills together! Recommended for Children age 2 and up with their caregivers.

Join us at the Munson Library to discuss your writing! Discuss struggles and challenges with your peers! Get and give Peer Feedback! Make friends with fellow writers!

Join Southern New Mexico Diabetes Outreach for a 3-part series of presentations on diabetes health and wellness. In this session learn about healthy eating and how to count your carbohydrates with an interactive saturated fats and sugars demonstration.

Teens that are interested in learning how to play guitar are invited to participate in this series of classes. We learn various chords and picking techniques by exploring popular songs. Registration is required.

Want to learn more about an exhibition at the Branigan Cultural Center? Participate in a self-guided gallery activity and discover a deeper connection to the exhibit. Pick up the kit at the front table during museum open hours. No registration is required. All ages welcome.

A high-energy, full body water aerobics class suitable for everyone. The instructor is certified by the National Arthritis Foundation.

Promotes physical and mental wellbeing through specific postures (exercises) along with breathwork and meditation techniques. Variations can be given to support beginners to experienced students.

High-intensity interval training utilizing differing music-driven interval protocols. A tough workout not for beginners.

A dance fitness workout open to all fitness levels. Burn calories, gain physical and mental health, endurance, coordination all while dancing to spicy international music.

Cardio-based water channel walking exercises that are low impact and fun. For all fitness levels.

Cardio-based water channel walking exercises that are low impact and fun. For all fitness levels.

The stained glass open studio at the Munson Senior Center provides seniors with the opportunity to create stained glass projects. The studio is equipped with all of the necessary tools and supplies, and a volunteer is available to provide assistance if needed.

Get crafty with some musical bell crafts. Occurs every other Wednesday at 4. Alternates with Library Lab.

Want to learn more about an exhibition at the Branigan Cultural Center? Participate in a self-guided gallery activity and discover a deeper connection to the exhibit. Pick up the kit at the front table during museum open hours. No registration is required. All ages welcome.

Aquatic aerobic exercises geared for members with arthritis, joint pain, joint injury or replacement and back ailments. Using aqua weights/noodles to strengthen all muscle groups.

Advanced poses for stretching and balance, strength building in arms, legs, core and back. Individual help is available and all levels are welcome.

A method of exercise that consists of low-impact flexibility and muscular strength and endurance movements. Pilates emphasizes proper postural alignment, core strength, and muscle balance.

Aquatic aerobic exercises geared for members with arthritis, joint pain, joint injury or replacement and back ailments. Using aqua weights/noodles to strengthen all muscle groups.

An amazing workout intended to increase strength, endurance, and cardiovascular health.

Intermediate to advanced intensity aerobic exercises.

Our low impact water cycle class tones the body and burns calories (twice as many calories as on land), and also improves joint 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.

Each session you'll get a prompt to write about in the next two weeks. Bring your writing in to the next session and share your story with the group. At the meeting you'll receive another prompt to write about for the next meeting. This group will meet on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays from 1-2:30pm in the Board Room and is open for adults and older teens, and registration is required.

Teens that are interested in learning how to play guitar are invited to participate in this series of classes. We learn various chords and picking techniques by exploring popular songs. Registration is required.

Want to learn more about an exhibition at the Branigan Cultural Center? Participate in a self-guided gallery activity and discover a deeper connection to the exhibit. Pick up the kit at the front table during museum open hours. No registration is required. All ages welcome.

Aquatic aerobic exercises geared for members with arthritis, joint pain, joint injury or replacement and back ailments. Using aqua weights/noodles to strengthen all muscle groups.

Intermediate to advanced intensity aerobic exercises.

Cardio-based water channel walking exercises that are low impact and fun. For all fitness levels.

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.