First Week

ALS Resource support group -- Educational support for ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease) patients, family members and friends. First Saturday, 12:30-2:30 p.m. Owen Brown Interfaith Center, Conference Room 116 B, 7246 Cradlerock Way, Columbia. 301-978-9855 or www.ALSinfo.org.

Anxiety disorders -- First and third Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. St. Philip's Episcopal Church, 522 Main St., Laurel. Jenny, 301-490-0517.

Caregivers -- Education, information and support for adults caring for an aging loved one. First Monday, 7:30-9 p.m. Jewish Federation of Howard County, 8950 Route 108, Suite 115, Columbia. $15 per person/$22.50 per couple per session; registration required. Liz Schoen, 410-730-4976, Ext. 25 or e-mail lschoen@jfs.org.

Diabetes -- Patient education and support group sponsored by Howard County General Hospital. First Tuesday, 7:30-9 p.m. The Bain Center, 5470 Ruth Keeton Way, Columbia. 410-740-7695.

Epilepsy support group -- First Wednesday, 6:30-8 p.m. Kimberly Mudgett, 410-828-7700, Ext. 1279 for location and to R.S.V.P.

I Can Cope -- First Saturday, 10 a.m.-noon. A free educational series presented in association with the American Cancer Society. Claudia Mayer Cancer Resource Center, 5900 Cedar Lane, Columbia. Registration is required. 410-740-5858.

Knitting and Crocheting groups -- First and third or second and fourth Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.-noon. Instruction and directions for the beginner and advanced needler. Knit or crochet chemo caps, lap blankets or preemie hats. Please indicate which session you prefer. Claudia Mayer Cancer Resource Center, 5900 Cedar Lane, Columbia. 410-740-5858.

La Leche League of Columbia AM -- Breastfeeding information and mother-to-mother support. First Friday, 10 a.m. Owen Brown Community Center, 6800 Cradlerock Way, Columbia. Ann, 410-309-4940, Bernadette, 301-421-1177 or Katie 410-461-3423. For breastfeeding questions, call 1-877-452-5324.

Multiple sclerosis self-help -- First Wednesday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. St. Matthew's House, 7261 Eden Brook Drive, Columbia. 410-381-1197.

National Federation of the Blind -- Central Maryland chapter. First Tuesday, 7-9 p.m. Senior Plus Center, East Columbia Branch Library, 6600 Cradlerock Way, Columbia. 410-715-9596.

Near Death Experience -- First Sunday, 3-5:30 p.m. Main Cafeteria, Building No. 1, Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab, 11100 Johns Hopkins Road, Laurel. Call 410-531-3330 or go to www.marylandiands.org.

Nicotine Anonymous -- Mondays, 6:30 p.m. Good Samaritan Hospital, Loch Raven and Belvedere Ave., second floor above ER.; Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. The Serenity Center, 9650 Basket Ring Road, Columbia; Sundays, 5:30 p.m. The Wellness Center, 11055 Little Patuxent Pkwy., Columbia. A 12-step fellowship for the smoker who desires to quit and be healthy and free from nicotine addiction. Meetings for individuals who have stopped or have a desire to stop one day. There is no pressure to quit. For more information, call the Nic line, 410-964-2180.

Recovery from Abusive or Destructive Relationships (RADAR) -- Thursdays, 6:30-8 p.m. A 12-step support group for women who have been damaged either physically, psychologically or emotionally due to a dangerous relationship.The Serenity Center, 9650 Basket Ring Road, Columbia. For more information, please call Kel at 443-758-5957, or Kelly at 410-747-2142.

Sensory Processing Disorder - Parents Connections -- First Sunday, 7-9 p.m. Learn about occupational therapy and sensory integration. OT Ventures, 3616 Horned Owl Court, Ellicott City. Call Jamie Levine, 443-812-6396 or e-mail ot_ventures@hotmail.com.

Young Widows and Widowers group -- First Wednesday, 6:30-9 p.m. A social and support group. Jilly's, 10300 Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City. 410-740-5858.

Listings are accepted on a space-available basis. Groups must be open to the public, and priority will be given to those that meet in Howard County. Send information to: Support groups, Flier/Times, 10750 Little Patuxent Pkwy., Columbia, MD 21044; fax to 410-997-4564; or e-mail hccalendar@patuxent.com.

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