The City of Las Cruces Senior Programs invites seniors to attend a new member orientation session at Munson Center, 975 S. Mesquite St., to learn about its programs and services and to meet other members of Senior Programs. The mission of Munson Center is to promote and enhance the physical, intellectual and social well-being of people 50 and older who live in Las Cruces.

Senior Programs offers a free, monthly orientation session to introduce new and prospective members to its services that include a nutrition and meals program, recreation and art activities, adult enrichment, long-term care services, a resource center and The Network Volunteer Center. Senior Programs activities are based at Munson Center with additional services offered at three satellite locations: Eastside Center, 310 N. Tornillo Ave; Benavidez Center,1045 McClure Rd., and Frank O’Brien Papen Center, 304 Bell Ave.

The orientation sessions are led by volunteers who are members of Senior Programs. The orientation includes a slideshow profiling services, a tour of the Munson Center, coffee and light refreshments. Membership in Senior Programs is free. There are no income or residency requirements to participate.

The Senior Programs orientation is scheduled on the fourth Tuesday of the month. The next sessions will be Tuesday, October 22 and Tuesday, November 26 from 9 -10:30 a.m. at Munson Center. To register for the orientation or to learn more about membership in Senior Programs call 575/528-3000.