Calendar of events
Posted 6/22/09
Bargain sales
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 60 craft, vendor and yard sale -- Sun., June 28, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., rain date Sun., July 12, American Legion Post 60, 2 Main St. 301-725-2302.
Bingo
Basket bingo -- Sun., Aug. 9, Laurel Elks Lodge 2283, 8261 Brock Bridge Road. Doors and kitchen open 1 p.m., bingo at 2 p.m. I$15 in advance, $17 at door, includes 22 regular and special games and door prize. Two jackpot games, two raffles, King Tutt and Mighty Ball games extra. Reservations, Elizabeth@teenmomsfriendsclub.org, 301-358-4942.
Laurel Boys and Girls Club Monday bingo -- Doors open weekly at 5:30 p.m., games begin 7 p.m., Phelps Center, 701 Montgomery St. Guaranteed $500 bonanza game every week and a new Triple Seven game with opportunity to win up to $500. Food and drink at reasonable cost from Carla's Citchen. Proceeds support club's programs. 301-953-9340.
American Legion -- Bingo on Fridays, 7:45 p.m., Post 60, 2 Main St. Doors open 5:30 p.m. 301-725-2302. No Wednesday night bingo.
Blood drive
Red Cross blood drive -- Sun., June 28, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Emmanuel United Methodist Church, 10755 Scaggsville Road. Future drives scheduled for Sept. 20 and Dec. 6. Call 1-800-272-2123, or 1-800-GIVE_LIFE, appointment to donate using sponsor code 13952.
Camps
Laurel Police Department COPS Camp -- Aug. 10-14. Oriented for youth ages 6 to 14. Mirrors activities and training of a real police academy with purpose of instilling character, discipline and public service. $75 per participant. Space limited, first come, first serve basis. Captain Bob Althoff, 301-498- 0092.
All girl summer camp -- Registration night, Thurs., June 11, 6:30-8 p.m., Boys and Girls Club, 701 Montgomery St. Registration deadline Tues., June 16. Presented by Lovely Ladies of Laurel, Inc. of Laurel Boys and Girls Club, July 6 through Aug. 14. Girls ages 13 to 15. Field trips, book club, workshops and swimming. $60 a week, lunch provided. First payment due July 6, weekly payments due every Friday before state of new session. Limited space available. Certified personnel. Ms. Hill, 240-565-1284 or Patrick 301-953-9340.
Summer fun camp -- Laurel Boys and Girls Club camp, ten weeks, June 22-Aug. 28, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday to Friday, $100. Before and after care available, 7-9 a.m. and 4-6 p.m. for $30 per week. Register online, www.LaurelBoysAndGirlsClub.org, or visit office, 701 Montgomery St. 301-953-9340.
Summer day camp -- Sponsored by the Laurel Department of Parks and Recreation. Registration underway for Laurel city residents and non-residents for day camps held June 22-Aug. 14, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Robert J. DiPietro Community Center (formerly Laurel Community Center), 7901 Cypress St. Children ages 6 (entering first grade)-12, $90 per week for city residents; $120 for non-residents. Pre and post care hours available. Swimming, cooking, sports, crafts, cookout lunch each week and all camp special events. Teen camp, Tennis camp and new Chess Wizards Chess camp available; costs vary. Register at Robert J. DiPietro Center or Municipal Center, 8103 Sandy Spring Road. 301-725-7800 or 301-497-0300, www.laurel.md.us for brochure.
Art Adventurers Camp -- Still spaces for ages 11 to 14, June 22-July 3, Montpelier Arts Center, 9652 Muirkirk Road. 301-377-7800, montpelier.arts@pgparks.com.
Ultimate Adventure Camp -- For teens 12 to 15, at Terrapin Adventures, Savage Mill. Camp challenges body and mind; learn about the environment, leadership, teamwork and have fun, climbing, zipping and traversing high in the sky. Learn to kayak and sail, mountain bike, tubing and experience 2 g's of force on the giant swing. 301-725-1313, www.terrapinadventures.com/camp.php.
Classes
Summer art classes -- Offered weekly throughout summer, morning and afternoon sessions, Montpelier Arts Center, 9652 Muirkirk Road. Children and teens can sign up for morning only or afternoon only art classes. For parents who need all day care, classes can be combined with before, lunch and after care for a whole week of art. Registration has begun for residents of Prince George's County and all others. Schedules online, www.pgparks.com. 301-377-7800.
ESL and U.S. citizenship -- Free English as a Second Language and U.S. citizenship classes through May, Tuesdays and Fridays, 10 a.m. and Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m., First Baptist Church, 15000 First Baptist Lane. 301-725-1688.
Free genealogy classes -- Classes held fourth Thursday of each month, 7:30-8:30 p.m., 7200 Contee Road, Latter-day Saint Chapel (across from Laurel Regional Hospital). Questions on class or genealogy research, Amy Krieger, amy@byu.net or J.R. Martinez, jmartinez@acbankers.org.
New and expectant parents -- Free classes at Laurel Pregnancy Center, 415 Main St., Wednesdays, 7-8:30 p.m. Topics range from childbirth to parenting to healthy living. Taught by a professional from the community. Karen, 301-776-9997, karen@laurelpregnancycenter.org.
Competitions
Miss Teen Laurel International 2010 --Seeking applicants between ages of 13 through 18, who live or attend school in Maryland. Contestants compete in personal interview, fun fashion, aerobic wear and evening gown. Pageant scheduled on April 9 and 10, 2010. Winner will receive an all expense paid trip to the National competition in July. State director, 410-490-0879, or mrsmaryland@msn.com.
Miss Pre Teen Central Maryland International 2010 --Seeking applicants between ages of 9 through 12, who live or attend school in Maryland. Contestants compete in on-stage production, fun fashion, 12-minute speech, aerobic wear and formal wear (ball gown). Pageant scheduled on April 9 and 10, 2010. Winner will receive a free entry into the Miss Teen Maryland International pageant when they are age eligible. State director, 410-490-0879, or mrsmaryland@msn.com.
Fundraisers
Pit-beef sandwich sale -- Sponsored by Laurel Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary, Sat., June 27, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Laurel Volunteer Fire Department, 7411 Cherry Lane. $6 per sandwich. No deliveries.
Funds for Friends -- Raising funds for the daughters of Prince George's County Police Sgt. Richard S. Findley, who died in the line of duty, Tues., June 30, The Greene Turtle, 14150 Baltimore Ave., open 11 a.m.-2 a.m. The restaurant will donate 10 percent of the entire day's sales. Also 50/50 raffle and performance by the James Harson Project from 7 to 10 p.m. www.greeneturtle.com.
Games
Laurel Chess Club -- Meets Thursdays, 6-10 p.m., Laurel Armory Anderson- Murphy Community Center, 422 Montgomery St. Players of all ages and skill levels. 301-725-7800.
Laurel Library Chess Club -- Laurel Library, 507 Seventh St. Saturdays, June 27, 1 p.m. All ages. Instructor: Eagle Chess Academy. 301-776-6790.
Golf tournaments
Battle of the Border Golf Tournament -- Sponsored by Reservoir High and Hammond Highs, Mon., June 22, Patuxent Greens Golf Course, 14415 Greenview Drive. Registration 6:30 a.m. Shotgun start, 8 a.m. $100 per person, includes breakfast, lunch, tournament prizes, door prizes, silent auction. Individuals or foursomes. Adam Leader, 443-538-6488.
Group meetings
Berwyn Rod and Gun Club -- Meeting, Wed., July 1, 7:30 p.m., Disabled American Veterans Hall, 8205 Laurel-Bowie Road. Individuals interested in the shooting sports, fishing, hunting and archery welcome. Membership information and/or a tour of the facilities and firing ranges, 301-464-9830, www.berwyn.org.
Crown of Laurel Toastmasters Club 77 -- Meetings every first and third Tuesdays, 6:45 p.m., Boys and Girls Club, 324 Montgomery St. coltm.com.
Columbians Toastmasters Club -- Meets first and third Wednesdays, 7:15 p.m., Capitol College, 11301 Springfield Road, Laurel. Public speaking. columbianstm@hotmail.com. 301-794-9669.
Maryland Search & Rescue -- Meetings, Mondays, 7-9 p.m., Mount Zion United Methodist Church in Highland, Route 216 at Browns Bridge Road. Meetings Mondays, 7-9 p.m. (Last Monday each month is an officers' meeting.) Maryland Search & Rescue is a program for young men and women, aged 14-21 (and adult advisors/participants) that focuses on wilderness, lost-person searching. Training consists of a number of high-adventure activities, hiking, backpacking, land navigation, all-weather camping, rock climbing, repelling as well as search tactics and first-aid. Program run by the youth members, providing a great opportunity to learn leadership skills while giving back to the community. Pamela Paulding, 410-730-0561 or Art Ross, 410-740-2913. www.msar616.com.
Blue Star Mothers of Maryland -- Monthly meetings in Laurel for mothers supporting sons and daughters in all branches of the military (active duty, reserves, honorably discharged). 301-490-5358 or 410-978-2979.
Writers' Circle -- Second Mondays monthly, 7 p.m., Savage Branch Library, 9525 Durness Lane. Share original writing with other aspiring authors for mutual support and feedback. No registration required. 410-880-5980.
Book clubs -- Savage Branch Library, 9525 Durness Lane. Mystery Book Club, second Wednesdays, 7 p.m. Nonfiction Book Club, third Wednesdays, 7 p.m. Books available at branch. No registration required. 410-880-5980.
Society of Military Widows -- Fourth Sundays, brunch at Fort Meade's Club Meade. New members welcome. Call Daisy Jackson, 410-730-6194, daisyjackson@mris.com.
Health
New knee replacement procedure -- Community presentation, Wed., June 24, 3-4 p.m., J. Russell Jones room, Laurel Regional Hospital, 7300 Van Dusen Road. Dr. James Kunec, orthopedic surgeon, speaks on this minimally invasive partial knee replacement. Light refreshments served. Enter a raffle to win one of three prizes. RSVP to Public Relations Office, 301-497-4914 by June 23.
PACE exercise program -- Offered by Laurel Regional Hospital and Metropolitan Washington Chapter of the Arthritis Foundation, People with Arthritis Can Exercise, Mondays and Thursdays, 10 a.m., through July 2, at the hospital, 7300 Van Dusen Road. Activities to improve endurance, joint mobility and body mechanics; encourages peer interaction and socialization. Participants must be able to walk independently, with a device, or to transfer to a straight chair from wheelchair. $25 per person, $15 for Auxiliary members; or $3 per class. 301-497-7914.
History
Family Fun Days -- Sundays, June 28, July 19 and Aug. 2, 4-6 p.m., Montpelier Mansion, 9650 Muirkirk Road at Route 197. Explore the grounds of Montpelier, play colonial games and toys, do a craft, dress up in old-fashioned clothes and take a tour. All ages. Visitors welcome to have a picnic dinner on the grounds but please have rain plan; no inside eating facilities at Montpelier. Canned food accepted for donation to local food banks. No reservations required. 301-377-7817, Holly.Burnham@pgparks.com, www.pgparks.com.
Tours of Montpelier Mansion, 9650 Muirkirk Road -- Guided, Sundays, noon, 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. Self-guided, Monday through Fridays, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Group tours for 10 or more by appointment. $3 adults; $2 seniors and groups of 10 or more; $1 ages 6 to 18; free ages 5 and under. The reproduction kitchen is a part of the regular mansion tours. 301-377-7817. montpelier.mansion@pgparks.com.
Tours of Snow Hill Manor -- Plantation house of late Georgian style built in 1755, 13301 Laurel-Bowie Road. Tours Tuesday and Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 301-725-6037. snowhill.manor@pgparks.com.
Kids and teens
Weekend Teen Club -- Sponsored by Laurel Department of Parks and Recreation. Fridays, 7-10 p.m., Laurel Community Center, 7901 Cypress St. Saturdays, 7-10 p.m., Laurel Armory Anderson-Murphy Community Center, 422 Montgomery St. Basketball, games, tournaments and food. Must have annual pass, no daily drop in fees accepted. Ages 12 through 17. 301-725-7800, www.laurel.md.us.
Teen Outdoors Club -- Trips for area teens in grades 9-12. May/June: Camping and canoeing along the Shenandoah River. Trip dates and costs are subject to change. Pre-registration and parental permission slips required for all trips. Registration information and trip details, 301-725-7800 or stop by the city of Laurel Recreation Department, 8103 Sandy Spring Road, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. www.laurel.md.us.
Savage Branch Library, 9525 Durness Lane -- For Teens on Screen: Anime Movie Club. First Mondays, 7-9 p.m., Special screening of popular anime films. Refreshments. Ages 11 to 17. Registration required. Teen 'Zine. First Wednesdays, 3:30-5 p.m. Add your voice to the online newsletter written by teens, for teens. www.hclibrary.org/teenzine. Ages 13 to 17. No registration. Teen Book Club. Fourth Thursdays, 7-8:30 p.m., ages 13 and up, no registration. 410-880-5980.
Children's classes -- Savage Branch Library, 9525 Durness Lane, Savage, 410-880-5978. No registration unless specified. Preschool: Play Partners, ongoing every Wednesday, 9:45-10:30 a.m., ages infant-23 months with adult.
Model air show
Airplanes of the Worlds -- Free State Aeromodelers remote control model air show, Sat., June 27, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Konterra Model Airpark, 6050 Van Dusen Road, near intersection of Sweitzer Lane. Watch scale model airplane and helicopters fly; experience flying with free trial flights and simulators. Food and drinks available. www.FreeStateAeromodelers.org.
Save the date
Laurel's first annual lawn mower race -- Sat., Sept. 19, Cypress Field, 7901 Cypress St. Sponsored by the Laurel Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association and the city of Laurel's 4th of July Committee. If interested in participating or in being a spectator, 301-725-5300 Ext. 444, or Laurel4thofJulyCommittee@laurel.md.us. www.laurel.md.us/laurelfourth/.
Libraries
Laurel Branch Library -- 507 Seventh St. 301-776-6790.
* Daytime storytimes (pick up free ticket at children's desk): Newborn to 12 months with caregiver, Wednesdays, 10:15 a.m.; 12 to 24 months with caregiver, Wednesdays, 11:15 a.m.; ages 2 to 3, Mondays, 10:30 and 11:15 a.m., limit 35; ages 2 1/2 to 4 1/2, Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.
* Evening storytime, ages 3-6, Wednesdays, 7 p.m., limit 35. Pick up free ticket at Children's Desk.
* Read to Rover, ages 5-10. Bring a favorite book or choose one from the library and build your confidence in reading. Specially trained therapy dogs. Registration required, call branch.
Maryland City at Russett Branch Library -- 3501 Russett Common, 301-725-2390.
* One-on-One Computer Training: Mondays, 7-8 p.m., Tuesdays, 2-3 p.m. and Wednesdays, 9-10 a.m. Work individually with a librarian in a scheduled session. Learn how to access your library account and search the catalog; search the Internet and special electronic databases, and set up a free e-mail account. Reservations required. Call or visit the branch to schedule an appointment.
* English Basic Skills: Contact the library for information on dates and times. These free English classes offered by Anne Arundel Community College integrate listening, speaking, reading ad writing skills for students with minimal English training prior to attending classes.
Savage Branch Library -- 9525 Durness Lane. Sunday hours 1-5 p.m. www.hclibrary.org, 410-313-7890.
* Teen Happenings: Teen Advisory Board, Thurs., July 2, ? -5 p.m.
* Internet Technology, one-on-one tutoring: Mouse in the House: Family Web Surfing, ages 7 and over; Open the Door to Open Office: ages 13 and over; Research 24/7: Access full-text articles and other resources for school assignments, business or personal use from any computer at any time.
* Preschool classes: Play Partners, Wed., July 1-Aug. 12, 10:15 and 11 a.m., ages infant-23 months with adult, 20-30 minutes, no registration; Picture Book Parade, Tuesdays, July 7-Aug. 11, 10:15 a.m. and Fridays, July 10-Aug. 13, 10:15 and 11 a.m. (with craft), every Thursday, 7 p.m., ages 2-5 with adult, 30 minutes, no registration; Pajama Time: Every Tuesday, 7 p.m., Thursdays, July 2-Aug. 13, all ages, 30 minutes, no registration; All Together Now: Saturdays, July 11-Aug. 15, 11 a.m., all ages, 30 minutes, no registration; Sing Me A Story, Tues., July 23, ages 2-5 with adult, 30 minutes, no registration; Twist & Shout!, Tues., July 14, 11 a.m., beach party, ages 2-5 with adult, 30 minutes, registrations begins July 7 online and at branch; What's in My Art Box?, Mondays, July 6-20, 10:15 and 11:30 a.m., ages 3-6 with adult, 45 minutes, registration begins June 29 online and at branch.
* K to 5 classes: Creative Cultures, Sat., July 11, 1:30 p.m., Australia, and Wed., July 15, 7 p.m., North America ages 7 and over, 45 minutes, registration begins July 5 online and at branch; Ecoart, Sat., July 25, 1:30 p.m., ages 7 and over, 7 year olds must be accompanied by an adult, 45 minutes, registration begins July 18 online and at branch; Nature Crafts, Wed., July 29, 2 p.m., ages 5 and over, 45 minutes, registration begins July 22 online and at branch.
Nature
Invasive plant removal -- Second Sunday of every month, 1 p.m. The Sierra Club invites volunteers of all ages to join its ongoing removal activity in Riverfront Park. Meet at the Municipal Swimming Pool, Ninth and Main streets, Brigitte, 240-506-8976.
Patuxent Research Refuge -- Free programs; advance registration required, donations to the Friends of Patuxent appreciated. 301-497-5887, www.patuxent.fws.gov.
* North Tract, Route 198 between the Baltimore-Washington Parkway and Route 32. 301-776-3090, http://patuxent.fws.gov. Contact Station and grounds open every day, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. except for federal holidays. Grounds open to visitors until 7:30 p.m. during the summer, first Tuesday of the month, July 7 and Aug. 4.
* National Wildlife Visitor Center, Powder Mill Road between the Baltimore-Washington Parkway and Route 197. Grounds open to visitors until 7:30 p.m. during the summer, second Tuesday of month, July 14, Aug. 11.
Reunions
Bladensburg High School class of 1959 -- 50 year reunion, Sat., June 27, Bowie Comfort Inn, Bowie. Judy Randall, 410-326-9797, jrandall59@verizon.net.
Bladensburg High School class of 1969 -- 40-year reunion, July 17, 18 and 19, Double Tree Hotel, Annapolis. Catch up informally with classmates, chat poolside, dance to a DJ and enjoy a buffet dinner. Theme: 'Seniors' Week - Life's a Beach.' Register interest online, bladensburgalumni.com.
Western Senior High School class of 1989 -- 20 year reunion, semi-formal gala, Sat., Aug. 1, 7 p.m. to midnight, BWI Marriott. $75 per person for dinner, drinks and dancing. Tickets and information, westernclassof89@yahoo.com.
Laurel High School class of 1972 -- Reunion picnic, Aug. 15, 10 a.m., Laurel Lakes. Bring a dish to share and stories to tell. Pass this on to other classmates. Sandy Boswell Calhoun, 304-268-4272, sandcalho@hotmail.com.
Scouts
Daisy Girl Scouts -- Girls, age 5, entering kindergarten welcome. Learn, work and play together. 800-834-1702, dwilliams@gscnc.org.
Girl Scouts summer camp -- Adult volunteers needed to spend a week or any part of week during summer. Camp won't happen without the support and help of volunteers. Offers supervised fun, hands-on activities, games, songs, crafts and adventure for girls. Locations of camps, girlscouts4u.org, or Lori Davis, 1-800-834-1702, or 301-638-5373.
Seniors
Senior dining and lecture -- Wed., July 9, 3-5 p.m., J. Russell Jones room, Laurel Regional Hospital, 7300 Van Dusen Road. Louis A. Nistler, executive director and CEO of the Parkinson Foundation of the National Capital Area on information about the Parkinson Foundation's programs and services. $1 fee required for each participant. Registration mandatory, 301-497-7914.
O'Malley Senior Center -- 1275 Odenton Road, 301-621-9515, 410-222-6227. Thursdays, 1 p.m. Pinochle Club, Mondays at 1 p.m. for single-deck pinochle, Wednesdays at 1 p.m. for double-deck pinochle. Quilting Club, first and third Friday of every month, 1 p.m., Annex; new projects each meeting; instructor Alice Nicholas. Paint-in-a-Day workshop: Mon., June 22, 9 a.m.-noon, Annex, artist Joan Clay. Screen painting workshop - butterflies: Thurs., June 25, 10 a.m.-noon and 1-3 p.m., bring own screen - average window size, cleaned and in good condition, advance sign up required, supply list at office. Oil rouging workshop: Tues., June 30, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., instructor Kathy Kneiss, $18 per student, supply list provided when registering. Trip: "The Producers," Thurs., July 16, Allenberry Playhouse, Boiling Springs, Pa., bus departs center 10 a.m., returns 3:30 p.m., $80 includes transportation, admission and lunch buffet.
Phelps Senior Center -- 701 Montgomery St., 301-776-6168, seniors@laurel.md.us. Seniors in Motion: Walk inside Laurel Mall, Tuesday and Thursday, 8-10 a.m., upper level near food court. Food and Friendship program: Lunch Monday through Friday, register with office, order one week in advance, donation of $2.25 per day. City of Laurel senior van transportation: "curb to curb" service for seniors and disabled adults for small annual fee. Travel within incorporated city limits of Laurel only. Pre-registration required. 301-498-3384. Wii games: 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month, room 1, 1-3 p.m. Social Club: Share the newspaper, a book or talk about what's in the news, Monday through Friday, Main Room, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., with break for lunch. Crochet Club: Mondays, noon in room 2, bring your own supplies, beginners and experts welcome. Bingo Bunch: Every Tuesday, 1-3 p.m., call 301-776-0661. Line dancing with Barbara Brown: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:30 a.m., Laurel Armory; Blood pressure screening: Laurel Regional Hospital volunteers, second Tuesday of each month, 10 a.m., room 2. Diabetes dialogue: Third Wednesday of each month, 10 a.m. room 2, sponsored by Prince George's County Health Department. Monday Movies: Third Monday of month, room 1, 10 a.m., with popcorn and lemonade. Spring Fling Social, Sat., June 20, dinner and dancing, tickets at Phelps , start night off at 4 p.m., transportation can be provided by Phelps Senior Center Van Service, upon request. Senior Health & Fitness luncheon: Tues., June 23, noon, for seniors who workout with the City of Laurel, Phelps Senior Center exercise programs, others pay $5, register at Phelps. Trips: Fri., June 19, Baltimore Harbor drop off, 9:30 a.m., $5, lunch on own; Tues., June 23, Navy Memorial Plaza, Washington, D.C., 5:30 p.m., $5, dinner on own at D'Acqua Restaurant; Sat., June 27, Lyceum Museum, 9:30 a.m., $5, lunch on own downtown; Sun., June 28, Toby's Dinner Theater in Columbia, 4:30 p.m., $44; Sun., July 12, Kennedy Center, "The Color Purple," noon, show starts at 1:30 p.m., $99, then dinner on own at Union Station. 301-776-6168 for movie titles and reservations. Poker, bridge and dominos: Desire to learn or play, Fridays, 12:30-3:30, room 1.
Savage Senior Center -- 9525 Durness Lane. Mill Walk, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 7:30 to 9 a.m., Historic Savage Mill. Social line dancing, Tuesdays, 11 a.m.-noon; Sit and Stitch group, Fridays, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; English Conversation Club, every third Saturday, 9:30-10: 30 a.m.; line dance class with Barbara Brown, Thursdays, 11:15 a.m.- 12:15 p.m., all levels ($30 for eight-week session). 410-880-5915.
Phoenix Cultural Singles Group -- Looking to broaden their geographical area. Meetings on Sundays, Oakland Mills Interfaith Center, 5885 Robert Oliver Place, Columbia. 11:45 a.m., complimentary coffee and light snacks; 12-1:15 p.m., presentation or singles discussion. Roz, 410-730-7568 or Barbara, 410-997-0739.
Support
Group meetings -- Laurel Regional Hospital, 7300 Van Dusen Road, 301-497-7914:
* Alcoholics Anonymous, every Sunday, 7 p.m. A fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism.
* Al-Anon, every Friday and Sunday, 7 p.m. Helps families and friends of alcoholics recover from the effects of living with the problem drinking of a relative or friend.
* Bipolar Support Group, every Thursday, 6 p.m.
* Nar-Anon, every Monday, 7 p.m. Information and resources for the friends and families of drug addicts and substance abusers.
* Narcotics Anonymous, every Monday and Thursday, 7 p.m. A fellowship or society of men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem. For recovering addicts who meet regularly to help each other stay clean.
* Parkinson Support Group, every Tuesday, 10:30 a.m. 301-776-3426 for more information.
* Rehabilitation Sharing Group (strokes and longtime illness), second Thursday of each month, 6 p.m. Physical Medicine, 301-497-7901 Ext. 77901.
Howard County Young Windows and Widowers Group -- Social and support group meets the first Wednesday of each month, Jilly's, 10300 Baltimore National Pike, Enchanted Forest Shopping Center, Ellicott City. 410-740-5858.
Claudia Mayer Cancer Resource Center -- A place of hope, help and support for men, women and children living and coping with cancer, 5900 Cedar Lane, Columbia. "I Can Cope" free educational series, first Saturday of each month. Registration required. Quilting and Hand-sewing classes, 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month, 10 a.m-noon. Registration required. Knitting and crochet groups, 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month, 10:30 a.m.-noon, knit or crochet chemo caps, lap blankets or preemie hats. Tai Sophia Institute, Howard County General Hospital and the Claudia Mayer Cancer Resource Center has established an oncology treatment program that offers complimentary acupuncture and yoga classes to individuals who have been diagnosed with cancer. Qualified patients are referred to the Tai Sophia program through the Claudia Mayer center. 410-740-5858 for details. Caregiver's Support Network, for people caring for a loved one suffering from cancer, caregivers have a safe place to come to air concern that go along with caring for a loved one, registration required, 410-964-9100 Ext. 5.
Mental illness -- Howard County chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness offers free family support groups. 410-772-9300, www.nami.org/sites/howardcounty.
* Family support group, support and education to family and friends of adults with mental illness, fourth Monday of each month, June 22, 7:30 p.m., Emmanuel United Methodist Church, room 3, 10755 Scaggsville Road.
Bereavement support -- Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Highway, Annapolis, 410-987-2129.
Trips
Dinner theater trip -- "The Producers," Thurs., July 16, Allenberry Playhouse in Boiling Springs, Pa. Buffet lunch included. Bus departs from parking lot, O'Malley Senior Center, 1275 Odenton Road, Odenton, 9 a.m., returns 3:30 p.m. Total cost $80. Deposit of $25 required to reserve seat. 301-621-9515.
Luncheon theater trip -- "Damn Yankees," Thurs., June 25, Toby's Dinner Theatre in Baltimore. $65 per person includes transportation, admission and buffet lunch. Bus departs from O'Malley Senior Center, 1275 Odenton Road, Odenton. 301-621-9515.
Walking
Breakfast walk -- Hosted by Freestate Happy Wanderers, Sun., July 5, Elks Lodge, 160 Truck House Road, Severna Park, start walk at 7:30 a.m., eating begins 9 a.m., finish by 1 p.m. Trail on natural surfaces. Elks serve hot all-you-can-eat breakfast. Wear red, white and blue. 410-437-2164 or 301-717-3604 before 8 p.m., or wahasse@ix.netcom.com. www.ava.org.
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