Activity Pals -- For single seniors. Get together with others to attend events, go shopping, sight-see, dine out and more. 301-596-6385.

The Bain Center -- 5470 Ruth Keeton Way, Columbia. 410-313-7213.

*Another Way to See It Laughter Club. Mondays, 9-9:40 a.m. Laughter exercises and group sharing. $2 per week. 410-313-7320 or 410-313-7279.

*Artful Journaling with Carol Zika. Howard County Department of Recreation and Parks sponsors this eight-week class for seniors, ages 55- up, beginning June 16, 1:15 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. Explore creative writing and simple techniques for visual expression. Your journal will serve as a lasting record of your unique perspective on the world. No training needed, just bring your own life experiences. Additional fee for supplies; suggested supplies will be discussed at the first class and are available through the instructor. Fee: $44. For more information and registration, call 410- 313-7320.

*Better Health. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 9:30-11 a.m.; Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1-2:30 p.m. For fee, 410-313-7467.

*Billiards. Weekdays, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

*Bingo. Five-cent cards. 25 cent players' fee. Wednesdays, 9:30-11:30 a.m.

*Blood pressure screenings. First and third Thursday, 10 a.m.-noon.

*Book Discussions. Discover good reads. Fourth Tuesday, 10-11:30 a.m.

*Chess. Wednesdays, 1-4:15 p.m.

*Drop-in cards. Tuesdays, 8:30 a.m.-1:45 p.m.; Thursdays, 1-4 p.m.

*Duplicate bridge. Tuesdays, 12-4:15 p.m. Hazel, 410-772-3224.

*English as a second language. Tutoring in conversational English in small group instruction. Wednesdays, 10-11:30 a.m.

*Get the 'Fever': Brunch with Peggy Alee. June 11, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free. Swingin' jazz standards from Peggy Alee. Brunch, for a donation, follows. Registration required, call the center for more information.

*Health Insurance Assistance. Information and counseling services. Medicare beneficiaries, regardless of age, as well as senior citizens ages 60-up and people with disabilities ages 55-up. Weekdays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 410-313-7391.

*Musical Interlude. June 5, 4-6 p.m. Free. The Dahlia Flute Duo will perform classical and contemporary flute music. Advanced registration is required, call the center for more information.

*People with Arthritis Can Exercise. Tuesdays and Fridays, 9:15-10:15 a.m. Call for fee.

*Quilting group. Mondays, except third of each month. 10 a.m.-noon. Meet and share ideas with others who enjoy quilting. 410-313-7460.

*Sixty Plus Wills/Legal Screening. Third Wednesday, 1-4 p.m. Services include simple wills, powers of attorney, living wills, small estates and deed changes. Call center to schedule an appointment.

*Scrabble. Tuesdays, 9:45-11:45 a.m.; Thursdays, 1-3 p.m.

*Wii Club. Tuesdays, 10 a.m. Interactive video game fun for seniors, playing bowling, fishing, tennis, baseball and more. Improves hand-eye coordination and allows for some exercise. First game is free. 410-313-7320.

East Columbia 50+ Center -- 6600 Cradlerock Way, Columbia. 410-313-7700 or 410-313-7680.

*Basic Jewelry Class. June 9, 10 a.m.-noon. Cost, $10. Join to learn the basics for constructing your own jewelry.

*Baysox Bingo. July 9, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Cost, $40. Enjoy Bowie Baysox baseball and two-hour lunch buffet and bingo. Only 40 seats available. Call center to reserve seat.

*Belly dance class. Tuesdays, 1-2 p.m. $25 a month. Come experience your passageways to a sacred dance. Women of all ages are welcome.

*Box Lunch Book Club. Second Tuesday, 12:15-1:15 p.m. Free. Books are on reserve at the East Columbia Branch library. Lunch reservations must be made no later than Wednesday of the prior week.

*Bridge. Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:30-8:30 p.m.

*Chair Yoga. Every Tuesday, 10 a.m. $5 a class, paid monthly.

*Computer Seniors of America. Day classes available for basic, advanced and specialized courses. Stop in or call for description and offerings.

*Evening exercise. Mondays and Wednesdays, 6-7 p.m. Cost: $30 month.

*Game of Go. Wednesdays, 5-8 p.m. Board game that originated in China. Instructor available and it's free.

*Harmonize Exercise Class. Mondays and Wednesdays, 9-10 a.m. Cost: $3 class paid monthly. Learn from a certified instructor the fitness method of stamina, strength, stretch and syngery.

*Jazz Nite. June 30. 7-8:30 p.m. Free live jazz featuring "Lovecraft" trio. Call center to reserve a seat.

*Latin Jam Dance Class. Mondays, 1-2 p.m. Cost: $20 a month. Get down with Latin music and get fit with this low impact dance/exercise class.

*Massage therapist. Every Friday, 9 a.m.-2:45 p.m. Cost: $50 hour/$30 half hour. Relieve tension, increase circulation and calm the nerves with a massage by appointment only. Call center for an appointment.

*My Stuff, Your Stuff Exchange Party. June 10, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Exchange up to 10 clean, in good condition women and men items. Call center for details.

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