Las Cruces seniors who frequent the Frank O’Brien Papen Center for their daily meals will need to adjust their plans for late next week, as the center's dining room is slated for a temporary shutdown. According to the City of Las Cruces, the dining room will be closed on Thursday, August 14, and Friday, August 15, to complete some necessary maintenance in the kitchen. Service is expected to pick back up as usual on Monday, August 18.
The brief closure, which might inconvenience regular visitors, has been met with a swift response from the city to ensure minimal disruption. As obtained by the City of Las Cruces, no reservations or notices will be needed for patrons to dine at alternate locations. During the shutdown, eligible residents can visit any of the other senior centers in the area to receive lunch from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This gesture underscores the city's continued effort to support its senior community despite the temporary hiccup in services.
The alternatives provided are spread across the city to offer convenience to the affected clientele. The list of local senior centers opening their doors includes Munson Senior Center at 975 S. Mesquite Street, Eastside Senior Center at 310 N. Tornillo Street, Henry R. Benavidez Center at 1045 McClure Road, and the Sage Café at 6121 Reynolds Road. This temporary measure ensures that services remain uninterrupted while the maintenance is being carried out.
