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There's A Lot To Do For Seniors

The City of Las Cruces has several facilities that provide a social and support base for seniors. The Munson Center located at 975 S. Mesquite Street is the hub of the City of Las Cruces senior programs. The Center serves hot meals, offers regularly scheduled educational and recreational classes, a senior’s companion program, and serves as liaison between seniors and government agencies. The Mesilla Park Recreation Center at 304 Bell Avenue offers seniors arts, crafts and exercise programs. The Henry Benavidez Community Center located at 1045 McClure Road offers meals and senior programs. For more information about City of Las Cruces senior programs call (505) 528-3000.

Seniors can broaden their horizons through Elderhostel and the Academy of Learning. Both programs are part of the Community Education program at Doña Ana Branch Community College. Elderhostel presents programs year round and helps to meet the needs of knowledge-seeking seniors. For more information on Elderhostel and the Academy of Learning contact the community education programs at (505) 527-7527.

Las Cruces offers many parks that have walking trails to provide a pleasant few hours for seniors. The Sun Country Striders is an organization that promotes health through walking. Events are scheduled throughout the year at historical or scenic locations. For more information please write to: Sun Country Striders, LTD., P.O. Box 6787, Las Cruces, NM 88006-8787. The Mesilla Valley Mall opens its doors early to walkers and many seniors take advantage of the opportunity to walk and exercise, particularly in the winter months.

Senior Programs

RECREATION AND SENIOR CENTERS

• ARC Life Center
2225 E. Griggs Ave.
(505) 541-5140 or (505) 541-5145

• Eastside Community Center
310 N. Tornillo Ave.
(505) 541-2304
• Henry Benevidez
Community Center
1045 W. McClure Rd.
General Info: (505) 541-5185
Senior Meals: (505) 528-3012

• Mesilla Park Recreation Center
304 W. Bell Ave.
(505) 541-2455
For more info visit the city website at: www.las-cruces.org

MUNSON CENTER
The Robert Munson Senior Center is a multi-purpose Senior Center offering a wide range of activities and services for older adults. The center operates Monday-Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm and Saturday & Sunday on a modified schedule.

For more info: (505) 528-3000,
975 S. Mesquite Street,
Las Cruces, NM

VOLUNTEER SERVICES
The Retired Senior & Volunteer Services Program (RSVP) helps people age 55 and older put their skills and life experiences to work in their communities. RSVP volunteers serve in non-profit
agencies that range from

hospitals, youths, recreation centers, to local police stations and education facilities. There are more than 100 volunteer stations with over 300 different types of volunteer opportunities / activities to choose from. If you are interested in becoming an RSVP volunteer or volunteer station, please contact the RSVP project at (505) 528-3000. If you would like to learn more about RSVP, visit us at Munson Senior Center.

THE SENIOR NUTRITION PROGRAM
This program provides a delicious and nutritious lunch, Monday- Friday, for persons 60 and over, at each of our four Senior Program sites. In addition, the program offers seven day Meals on Wheels service for homebound persons. There is a suggested donation of $2 for each meal.
Info: (505) 528-3012

IN-HOME AND LONG TERM CARE SERVICES
The program, currently located at Mesilla Park Recreation Center, provides an Adult Day Care Program for persons 60 and over who have Alzheimer’s Disease. In addition, the Long Term Care Services office provides assistance with Meals on Wheels, homemaker services, in home respite, and help with medical and insurance forms.
Info: (505) 541-2451

Seniors,
Get on Board!

Looking for something to do outside your home? RoadRUNNER Transit, the City of Las Cruces’s public transportation service, is a phone call away. Dial-A-Ride is a free service thanks to a grant to the city through the Munson Senior Center. To qualify, you must be at least 60 years of age and live within the city limits. For more information, call 541-2777. Please call two to three days ahead of when you anticipate needing a ride.

MORE INFO
WHO: Seniors over 60
WHAT: Senior Transportation Dial-a-Ride
WHERE: Within the city limits
WHEN: Weekdays from 6:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Saturdays upon request
COST: free

MORE INFO: 541-2777

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