These groups meet regularly.

Ellicott City Senior Center -- 9401 Frederick Road, Ellicott City. 410-313-1400.

*Age Well Aerobics Class. Monday and Wednesday, 9:20 a.m.; Tuesday and Thursday, 10 a.m., 11 a.m. and 12:45 p.m. $2 per class. Call the center for dates and registration.

*Arthritis Foundation class. Monday and Wednesday, 2:30 p.m. $2 per class. Call the center for dates and registration.

*Bingo. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Features new prizes and giveaways. 10 cents per card or 6 for 30 cents.

*Blood Pressure Screening. Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. Free. Call the center for more information.

*Cutting Through the Confusion-Important information about Diabetes. Dec. 2, 12:30 p.m. This presentation goes through the myths and realities of diabetes management and a thorough discussion of diabetes will be explored.

*The Blossoms. Thursday, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Women's group for those looking to make new friends, discuss current events and more. Call the center for more information.

*Health insurance assistance. Information and counseling services. Medicare beneficiaries, regardless of age, as well as senior citizens age 60-up and people with disabilities age 55-up. Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-noon. 410-313-7391.

*Low Impact Cardio Combo. Mondays and Wednesdays, beginning in September, 5:30 p.m. For those 50 or older. Learn basic cardio combinations in an easy-to-do format. $64 for 13 classes. Call Carla Buehler, 410-313-1415.

*Massage Therapy. Mondays noon-3 p.m. and Thursday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m, by appointment. $30/25 minutes or $50/50 minutes. Kris, 410-782-9938.

*Massage Therapy. Tuesdays beginning Oct. 21, 5:30 p.m. A 50-minute therapeutic massage. Therapeutic massage can improves circulation, immune system functioning, and flexibility. Fee: $50. Please call, 410-313-1415 for more information.

*Medicare Part D Enrollment Event. Dec. 5, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Bring your list of prescription drugs and meet with a counselor who will use the Medicare Web site to research the prescription drug plan that best meets your needs.

*Tai Chi (Intermediate). Monday and Wednesday, 8:15 a.m. $3 per class. Call the center for dates and registration.

*Yoga. Mondays and Wednesdays, beginning in September, 6:30 p.m. For those 50 and older. Beginning yoga designed for the novice who wants to build strength and grace through gentle stretches and strengthening exercises. $64 for 13 classes. Call Carla Buehler, 410-313-1415.

Glenwood Branch Library -- 2350 Route 97, Cooksville. 410-313-5577.

*Western Howard County Seniors Book Club. First Wednesday, 10 -11 a.m. Contemporary fiction discussions.

Glenwood Senior Center -- 2400 Route 97, Cooksville. 410-313-5440.

*AgeWell Sit and Fit. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11 a.m.-noon. $32 for 16 classes. This class helps you maintain strength and flexibility.

*Breakfast and Bingo. Nov. 28, 9 a.m. Menu: Western egg casserole, hash browns, biscuits, fruit, juice, coffee and tea. Play Bingo for 10 cents per card. Cost: $3.

*Cavani String Quartet. Dec. 12, 10:30 a.m. Join for a wonderful morning of chamber music. Call 410-313-5440 to register by Dec. 11.

*Chess. First and third Wednesday, noon.

*Duplicate Bridge. Wednesdays, 1 p.m.

*Energize I.T. (Interval Training). Mondays and Wednesdays, 8:15-9:15 a.m. $55 for 22 classes.

*Food for Life. Dec. 18, 8:30-11 a.m. Rona Martiyan - Maryland Licensed Registered Dietician/Nutritionist and consultant of the Office of Aging is available by individual appointments to discuss your current nutritional issues. Call center to register.

*Fit for Life Exercises. Fridays, 8:20-9:20 a.m. $40 for 12 classes.

*Fitness room. Monday-Friday, 7-10 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. Free for registered members of the Office on Aging who are 50 years old and up. Fitness passes may be purchased at a 25 percent discount for anyone over the age of 60, and used anytime 7-11 a.m.

*Free Blood Pressure Screenings. Second and Fourth Tuesday, 9-11 a.m. Walk-in clients welcome. No appointments necessary. Howard County General Hospital, 5755 Cedar Lane, Columbia. 410-740-7601.

*Glenwood Needle Circle. Thursdays, 10 a.m. For those who knit, crochet, hook rugs, cross stitch, needlepoint, or some other type of needle work. Group meets in the lounge by the fireplace.

*Hatha Yoga. Tuesdays and Thursday, 9-10 a.m. $40 for eight classes. Must register for Tuesday and/or Thursdays.

*Holiday Pot Luck. Dec. 18, 11 a.m. Cost: $4 and your favorite pot-luck dish to share.

*Holiday Gift Exchange. Dec. 9, 9:30 a.m. Cost: A $5 wrapped gift. Bring a $5 wrapped gift to use as bingo prizes. Call the center by Dec. 5 to register.

*Mah-jongg. Tuesdays, 1 p.m. and Wednesdays, 6 p.m. Optional rules card, $7.50.

*Men's basketball. Mondays and Wednesdays, 9 a.m.

*Painting and Drawing Open Studio. Wednesdays, 9 a.m. - noon. Do you like to draw or paint? We are opening our art room for you to bring your supplies and paint.

*Pennsylvania Christmas and Gift Show. Dec. 4. Cost: $39. Join us for a day of shopping in Harrisburg, Pa. at one of the largest holiday gift shows in the country. We will depart Glenwood Senior Center at 7:45 a.m. and return at 5:45 p.m. Cost includes Eyre Bus ride, drivers' tip, and entrance to the show. Lunch is on your own at a 600 seat cafeteria.

*Pinochle. Fridays, 10 a.m.

*Pilates. Mondays, 11a.m.-noon. $40 for eight classes.

*Silver Sneakers Walking Club. Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. Always free.

*SPRING. Mondays, 10-11:30 a.m. through Dec. 15. This bereavement group provides supportive time to explore the process of mourning, coping strategies and how to reconnect with life after loss. For more details, call 410-313-7283 or 410-313-5440.

*Wire Illusion Necklace. Dec. 12, 10 a.m.-noon. Cost: $10 registration and $15 kit fee payable to instructor at beginning of class. Learn how to make a beautiful sterling, pearl and crystal, choker-length necklace that the beads seem to "float" on the silver wire. Register by Dec. 5. Call the center to register.

Guilford Senior Center at Morningside Park -- 9950 Guilford Road, Jessup. 410-880-5862.

*Bingo. Five-cent cards. Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-noon.

Howard County Legacy Leadership Institute on the Environment -- Based on the University of Maryland Center on Aging model targeting adults age 50+, is recruiting its first class of Legacy Leaders for intensive environmental training and volunteer placement. Six weeks of classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. are followed by a mentored field placement of about 150 hours from March to August 2009. For more information, or to get an application, contact Coordinators Dr. Barbara Schmeckpeper , 410-381-5279 or Cathy Hudson, 410-796-7232. Both can be reached at hocollie@gmail.com.

Jingle Bell Banquet -- Centennial High School presents the annual Jingle Bell Banquet for senior citizens on Dec. 4, from 6-8 p.m. in the school cafeteria. Tickets will be $5 at the door to enjoy a turkey dinner and Centennial's Winter Spectacular Show. Transportation will be provided for those interested. Please check with your local senior center or house for further details.

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.

Kiwanis-Wallas Recreation Center -- 10481 Frederick Road, Ellicott City. 410-313-2637.

*Blood pressure screenings. First Wednesday and third Friday, 9:15-10:45 a.m.

*Bridge. Wednesdays and Fridays, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Seniors 55 and up. Bring a bag lunch. For more information, please call 410-313-7320.

*Community Service Knitting and Crocheting. Second and fourth Wednesday, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Create heirloom memories for local charities, hospital and senior centers. Donations of acrylic yarn are appreciated. 410-313-7279.

*Drop-in bridge. Wednesdays and Fridays, , 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Bring a bag lunch; coffee, tea and treats available. Donations to the snack fund are accepted. 410-313-7320.

*Drop-in mah-jongg. Wednesdays, 1-3:30 p.m. 410-313-7320.

*Drop-in pinochle. Wednesdays and Fridays, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Participants may also bring another favorite table game. Bring a bag lunch. Coffee, tea and treats will be available. Snack fund donations accepted. 410-313-7320.

*Duplicate bridge. Wednesdays, 12:30-3:30 p.m. and Fridays, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Bring a bag lunch. Coffee and tea available. Snack fund donations accepted. 410-313-7320.

*Mah-jongg. Wednesdays, 1-3:30 p.m. For more information, call 410-313-7320.

*Pinochle. Wednesdays and Fridays, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Participants may also bring another favorite board game. Bring a bag lunch. Snack fund donations accepted. For more information, please call 410-313-7320.

*Jewelry-a-Month club. Fridays, Dec. 12, 1-3:30 p.m. Make a project, learn new techniques and enjoy new friends. $21. Additional fee for supplies due to instructor at each class. Call 410-313-7320.

Phelps Senior Center -- 701 Montgomery St., Laurel. 301-776-6168.

*Blood pressure screenings. Second Tuesday, 9:30 a.m.-noon.

*Laurel Senior Friendship Club. Second Wednesday, 10:30 a.m. Meetings are preceded by an hour of fellowship and refreshments. Lunch provided after the meetings. 301-725-0661.

Roger Carter Recreation Center -- 3676 Fels Lane, Ellicott City. 410-313-2764.

*Weight Training. Mondays and Wednesdays, 8-9 a.m. Ten-week session. Includes: warm-up, low-impact aerobics, circuit training and more. $7.50. 410-740-7601 or www.hcgh.org.

Savage Senior Center -- 9525 Durness Lane, Laurel. 410-880-5915. TTY 410-313-6401. *Agewell Exercise Class. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10-11 a.m. $32 for 16 classes.

*Bingo. Five-cent cards. Mondays (except first Monday of month), 10 a.m.-noon.

Senior Wheels USA Program -- 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. 1-800-246-6010.

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

*Mah-jongg. Experienced players needed at 50+ Center and Slayton House. Day and evening games. Caroline, 410-465-0288.

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