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.

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

*Bingo. Five-cent cards. Wednesdays, 9:30-11:30 a.m.

*Blood pressure screenings. First and third Thursday, 10 a.m.-noon. Call center for dates.

*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. Wednesdays, 10-11:30 a.m.

*Massage. Mondays, 12:30-2:30 p.m.; Tuesdays, 9-11 a.m. $25 per hour-long session.

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

*Yoga. Beginners class. Wednesdays, 11 a.m.-noon. Call for fee.

*Wii Club. Tuesdays, 10 a.m. Interactive video game fun for seniors. 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.

*Advanced Bridge. Wednesdays, 6-8:30 p.m. 410-313-7680 for reservations.

*Drop-in Supervised Bridge. Tuesdays, 12:30-2:30 p.m. $6 fee. Linda, 410-290-5430.

*Evening Exercise. Mondays and Wednesdays, 6-7 p.m. Improve your strength, flexibility and coordination while having fun. $30 a month. No drop-in.

*New certified massage therapist. Fridays, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Dale Harris, certified massage therapist accepting appointments. Relieve tension, increase circulation and calm the nerves. $50 per hour; $30 per half hour. 410-313-7680.

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.

Maryland Access Point - 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. Appointments are conducted at the Columbia office, the senior centers, or in your home, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. For more information, call MAP at the number above, e-mail map@howardcountymd.gove.

Mount Pisgah African Methodist Episcopal Church -- 5901 Cedar Fern Court, Columbia. 410-730-6688.

*CPR and First-Aid Certification. Learn valuable life-saving skills when every second counts. Daytime Saturdays. Call for more information.

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.

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

*Senior Yoga. Classes are held Thursdays, Jan. 8 through Feb. 12, 2009. The six week session price is $78 or $15 drop-in rate. Call 410-730-3987 for more information.

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