These groups meet regularly.

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.

*Annual Book Sale. June 17, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Come stock up for vacation reading.

*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.

*Bain Book Hour. June 17, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Supplement your reading list with summer reading picks from Central Library librarians.

*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.

*Foreign Film and Lunch. June 26, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost, $9. Encounterpoint, a hopeful documentary showing the complexities of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the difficulties facing those who work for non-violence. Movie will be followed by a discussion and a Middle Eastern luncheon. Deadline for reservations is June 19.

*Get the 'Fever': Brunch with Peggy Alee. Thursday, 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 the Author. June 17, 1-2 p.m. Janet Kusterer and Victoria Goeller bring together a fascinating history of Ellicott City with colorful first-hand anecdotes by local residents. Their new book is called "Remembering Ellicott City: Tales from the Patapsco River Valley."

*Musical Interlude. June 19, 1 p.m. Free. The Misako Ballet gives a lecture/demonstration, "The Art of Ballet for Seniors." Come behind the scenes of a ballet company to learn how dancers warm up and then move on to more complex movements. Hear about the benefits of ballet as well the joys of artistic expression to music.

*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.

*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.

*Pilates. Mondays, noon-1 p.m. Cost: $25. Enjoy beginner and intermediate class with a certified instructor.

*Reflexology. Mondays, 5:15-7:45 p.m.; Fridays, 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. Cost: $45 hour. Make an appointment for a soothing and stress management experience. Call center to register.

*Soul line-dancing. Every Monday an advanced class, and every Wednesday a beginner class, 7-8:30 p.m. Cost: $20 monthly. Come learn the patterns and steps for line dancing with a certified dance instructor.

*Tai Chi-beginners. Wednesdays, 4-5 p.m. $6 a class, paid monthly.

*Whisk. Wednesdays, 1 p.m. Lunch available.

*Yoga. Tuesdays, 3-4 p.m. Cost: $24 class paid monthly. Join highly skilled instructor in Hatha yoga, Camila Karam.

*You Can Draw and Paint. Howard County Department of Recreation and Parks sponsors this eight-week class for seniors, ages 55- up, beginning June 16, 9:30 a.m. - noon. Another section is offered beginning June 18, 1:15 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. Fee: $44 per session. Bring watercolors, acrylics, oils, pastels or whatever materials you may have and explore your creative potential. Instructor provides direction and instruction for beginners and experienced dabblers. Discuss materials (purchased separately) at first class.

Elkridge Senior Center -- 6540 Washington Blvd., Elkridge. 410-313-5192.

*Bread and pastries. Thursdays, 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Free. First come, first served.

*Computer classes for beginners, as well as to learn the Internet and word processing are available. $7.50 per class. Call the center for schedule and to register.

*Open game playing. Different card games and board games. Tuesdays and Thursdays, all day.

*Pimlico Races. April 30, 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. A day at the races featuring lunch. Cost $37. Tickets are limited.

Jewish Federation of Howard County -- Century Plaza 1000, Suite 400, 10630 Little Patuxent Pkwy., Columbia. 410-730-4976.

*Cultural Connections. Second and fourth Tuesday, 10:30 a.m. - noon at the Bain Center. Call Sophie Novinsky, 410-730-4976, Ext. 103.

*Hot Topics, Lunch n' Learn. Third Wednesday, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Federation Community Room, 10630 Little Patuxent Pkwy., Columbia. Call 410-730-4976, Ext. 103.

Office on Aging -- 6751 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia. 410-313-5980.

*Maryland Access Point (MAP) -- part of the Howard County Office on Aging, is an information and assistance gateway for older adults, persons with disabilities, family members, caregivers and professionals. Types of information offered include: respite and home care, long-term care, adult in-home evaluation, aging in place/home modifications, retirement/planning for the future, Medicare and health insurance, chronic disease management, housing, transportation, income management, legal services and more. Appointments are conducted at the Columbia office, the senior centers, or in your home, weekdays, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Call, e-mail map@howardcountymd.gov, or go to www.horizonhelp.org.

Jaspan Medical Systems -- Power wheelchairs available for seniors and disabled. No cost to the recipient, if they qualify. No deposit required. Provided to those who can no longer walk or self-propel a manual wheelchair. 1-800-727-5153.

Slayton House -- 10451 Twin Rivers Road, Columbia. 301-596-4883.

*Mahjongg. Experienced players needed at 50+ Center and Slayton House. Day and evening games, and also available for all levels Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. For information or a refresher course, Linda Brauer, 410-290-5430.

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