Adoption support group -- Second Monday, 6-8 p.m. St. John Lutheran Church, 6004 Waterloo Road, Columbia. Light refreshments and free childcare available. To register, call Kristy Caceres, 1-877-342-5667 or e-mail caceresk@diakon.org.

Alzheimer's support group -- Second Thursday, 7-9 p.m. For caregivers of Alzheimer's patients or those who have a loved one suffering from Alzheimer's. Learn about the disease, what to expect and how to cope. The Bain Center, 5470 Ruth Keeton Way, Columbia. Jeanne Slater, 410-313-5192 or Linda Boyle, 410-313-6028.

Alzheimer's Caregivers -- Second Wednesday, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Somerford Place Alzheimer's Assisted Living, 8220 Snowden River Pkwy., Columbia. 410-313-9744.

Asperger's Syndrome -- Support and education. Second Thursday, 7:30-9 p.m. Faulkner Ridge Center, 10598 Marble Faun Court, Columbia. No August Meeting. Call 410-730-0068.

Cancer -- For people living with cancer and those who care about them. Second Tuesday, 7:30-8:30 p.m. Emmanuel United Methodist Church, Vernon Brown Ministry Center, 10755 Scaggsville Road, Laurel. 410-792-0470.

Caregivers support group -- Second Monday, 6:30-8 p.m. A place to share concerns and resources with others. Jewish Federation of Howard County, Century Plaza 1000, 10630 Little Patuxent Pkwy., Suite 401, Columbia. $5 per person for each session. Liz Schoen, 410-730-4976, Ext. 120 or e-mail lschoen@jfs.org.

CHADD Parent Support Group -- Second Tuesday, 6:30-8 p.m. For parents of children with AD/HD. Norbel School,, 6135 Old Washington Road, Elkridge. For more information, call 410-796-6700.

Children and adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder -- Second Tuesday, 7-8:30 p.m. Support and information for parents of children with AD/HD. Norbel School, 6135 Old Washington Road, Elkridge. For more information, call Nancy Rhodes, 410-796-6700 or e-mail nrhodes@norbelschool.org.

Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance -- Second Friday, 7-9 p.m. For ages 18 and up. Howard County General Hospital, Wellness Center, 11055 Little Patuxent Pkwy., Columbia.; Third Wednesday, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Youth group for ages 13-17. Sheppard Pratt at Ellicott City, The Rotunda, 4100 College Ave., Ellicott City. Vanessa, 301-575-6766 or DBSAhowardcounty@yahoo.com.

Divorce -- Financial divorce specialist John Faggio presents workshop on what women should know about divorce. Second Saturday, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Call 410-740-8713 or go to www.divorce-finances.com.

Family support group -- For family and friends of adults with mental illness. Second Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Day Room at Harmony Hall Retirement Community, 6336 Cedar Lane, Columbia.; Fourth Monday, 7:30 p.m. Emmanuel United Methodist Church, room 3, 10755 Scaggsville Road, Laurel. 410-772-9300 or go to www.namihcmd.org.

Grandparents as Parents -- Jan. 14, 6:30-8 p.m., Bain Center, 5470 Ruth Keeton Way, Columbia. Topic for the meeting will be "Summer Options for your Children." For more information, please call 410-381-4800, 410-313-1940 or duanestclair@gmail.com.

Howard County General Hospital Parkinson group -- Second Thursday, 10 a.m. In the hospital's rehabilitation area. 410-884-4756 or e-mail cklein@hcgh.org.

Individual Differences In Learning -- Information and support for parents and teachers of highly able children with learning disabilities. Second Monday, 7 p.m. Linden-Linthicum Church, 12101 Linden Linthicum Lane, Clarksville. 410-531-0764 or www.gifteddifferentlearners.org.

Juvenile diabetes -- Network of members who are faced with the daily changes of caring for someone with Type 1 diabetes. Second Tuesday, 7 p.m. Borders, 6151 Columbia Crossing, Columbia. 410-290-0062.

Living with Cancer -- Second Thursday, 1 p.m. Glenwood Senior Center, 2400 Route 97, Cooksville. 410-313-5440.

MOMS Club of Columbia-East -- Second Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. New Hope Lutheran Church. For more information, visit www.momsclubofcolumbiaeast.com or e-mail momsclubofcolumbiaeast@yahoo.com.

Moms Club of Woodbine -- Second Monday, 10 a.m. Social and support group for mothers in the Woodbine, Cooksville and Glenwood areas. For more information, call 443-812-2655 or e-mail WoodbineMOMSclub@yahoogroups.com.

Moms Inc -- Support and networking group for moms who run a home-based business (or those who wish to start one). Second Tuesday, 10 a.m. Linden-Linthicum United Methodist Church, 12101 Linden-Linthicum Lane. 410-795-8390 or www.momsinc.org.

Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) -- Tuesday, Jan. 13, 7:30 p.m. at the Owen Brown Interfaith Center, 7246 Cradlerock Way, Columbia. The meeting will feature a presentation by Kate Runyon, the new Executive Director of Equality Maryland, which is the state's largest gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered civil rights organization. For more information, call Colette Roberts, 410-290-8292, e-mail: Robertscp@aol.com.

Parkinson's Disease support group for caregivers/ care partners -- Second Tuesday, 10 a.m. Vantage House Life Care Retirement Community, arts and crafts room, 5400 Vantage House Road, Columbia. Lynada D. Johnson, 410-992-1120.

Polio group -- For anyone who has had polio. Second Saturday, 10 a.m. Ruth Keeton House, 5466 Ruth Keeton Way, Columbia. Jean, 410-312-0606.

Rehabilitation sharing -- For those recovering from strokes and long-term illness. Second Thursday, 6 p.m. Laurel Regional Hospital, 5th floor, 7300 Van Dusen Road, Laurel. 301-497-7914 or 410-792-7636.

Spouse caregivers -- Second Wednesday, 10:30 a.m.-noon Somerford Place Alzheimer's Assisted Living, 8220 Snowden River Pkwy., Columbia. 410-313-9744.

Stepfamilies -- For adult members of stepfamilies. Second Wednesday, 7:30-9 p.m. Wilde Lake Interfaith Center, 10431 Twin Rivers Road, Columbia. Membership optional. 410-381-2402.

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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