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The Tai Chi Chuan form comprises a series of slow movements flowing from one to the next. Tai Chi was created to improve health, meditation, and self-defense. The movements are done slowly and calmly. The emphasis is on relaxation, correct posture, and the efficient use of muscles. Studies have shown that Tai Chi can help lower blood pressure and improve balance, coordination, and flexibility. It teaches stress management and basic self-defense, and conflict management skills. The class will be learning Professor Cheng Man-Ching’s 37-posture Tai Chi Chuan form. The instructor, Steven Haydu, has over thirty years of experience practicing and teaching Tai Chi Chuan.

Learn how to obtain a free email account. Students will then learn the basics of sending, receiving, and replying to a message, as well as how to send and open attachments and manage their new email account.

Bring a lunch and enjoy a variety of history lectures and presentations from a range of speakers. Learn about local and regional history with resident experts. The lecture series is held the second Tuesday of each month (except December) from 12pm-1pm at the Railroad Museum. You can also join by zoom. Email education@las-cruces.org for the zoom link.

Explore the connections between art and literature through reading and discussing a new art-related book each month. Everyone is welcome and can join -- even if you haven't read the book! No registration is required. You may attend in-person or by Zoom. Email education@las-cruces.org for a link to the Zoom webinar. All ages are welcome.

Explore history and culture through monthly lectures and discussions. No registration is required. Email education@las-cruces.org for the Zoom link. This will be at the Branigan Cultural Center or Zoom.

Travel to Arabic countries through the study of language, culture, and food. Learn and practice Arabic language while exploring a new Arabic nation's unique culture and cuisine each month. No registration is required. Email education@las-cruces.org for the Zoom link. Location: Branigan Culture Center of Zoom Ages: 18+

The Tai Chi Chuan form comprises a series of slow movements flowing from one to the next. Tai Chi was created to improve health, meditation, and self-defense. The movements are done slowly and calmly. The emphasis is on relaxation, correct posture, and the efficient use of muscles. Studies have shown that Tai Chi can help lower blood pressure and improve balance, coordination, and flexibility. It teaches stress management and basic self-defense, and conflict management skills. The class will be learning Professor Cheng Man-Ching’s 37-posture Tai Chi Chuan form. The instructor, Steven Haydu, has over thirty years of experience practicing and teaching Tai Chi Chuan.

Nurture your little one's love of science! Investigate nature and science through hands-on exploration, stories, and crafts. Registration is required by the end of the previous month. Adult caregiver participation is required. Ages: 2-5

This discussion group will meet in person in the Conference Room on the second floor of Branigan Library. From The Great Courses: In this thrilling travelogue, you'll discover the 35,000-year-old cave paintings of Chauvet, the medieval castles of the Cathars, the palace of Versailles, and the sites where the French Revolution unfolded. You'll also explore romantic Paris; the Loire Valley chateaux; and France's food, wine, sublime art and architecture, and so much more. There are 24 episodes in the series. For the first session, please watch the first twelve episodes. We will have a presentation for the second session. Please watch the last twelve episodes for the third session, and we will again have a presentation for the fourth session. Session 1: May 5th, watch episodes 1-12 ahead of time. Session 2: May 19th, presenter Wanda Mattiace from Adventure Travel Session 3: June 2nd, watch episodes 13-24 ahead of time. Session 4: June 16th

Explore art as a family! Dive into art history through art projects inspired by individual artists, art movements, or other art topics. No registration is required.

The Tai Chi Chuan form comprises a series of slow movements flowing from one to the next. Tai Chi was created to improve health, meditation, and self-defense. The movements are done slowly and calmly. The emphasis is on relaxation, correct posture, and the efficient use of muscles. Studies have shown that Tai Chi can help lower blood pressure and improve balance, coordination, and flexibility. It teaches stress management and basic self-defense, and conflict management skills. The class will be learning Professor Cheng Man-Ching’s 37-posture Tai Chi Chuan form. The instructor, Steven Haydu, has over thirty years of experience practicing and teaching Tai Chi Chuan.

Board meeting to discuss monthly updates, statistics, events, and shelter issues.

Nurture your little one's love of science! Investigate nature and science through hands-on exploration, stories, and crafts. Registration is required by the end of the previous month. Adult caregiver participation is required. Ages: 2-5

Explore art as a family! Dive into art history through art projects inspired by individual artists, art movements, or other art topics. No registration is required.

The City of Las Cruces recognizes the Memorial Day holiday.

The Tai Chi Chuan form comprises a series of slow movements flowing from one to the next. Tai Chi was created to improve health, meditation, and self-defense. The movements are done slowly and calmly. The emphasis is on relaxation, correct posture, and the efficient use of muscles. Studies have shown that Tai Chi can help lower blood pressure and improve balance, coordination, and flexibility. It teaches stress management and basic self-defense, and conflict management skills. The class will be learning Professor Cheng Man-Ching’s 37-posture Tai Chi Chuan form. The instructor, Steven Haydu, has over thirty years of experience practicing and teaching Tai Chi Chuan.