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.

*Artful Journaling with Carol Zika. Howard County Department of Recreation and Parks sponsors this eight-week class for seniors, ages 55- up, began June 16, 1:15 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. No training needed, just bring your own life experiences. Additional fee for supplies. Fee: $44. For more information and registration, call 410- 313-7320.

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

*Book Discussions. Discover good reads. Fourth Tuesday, 10-11:30 a.m.

*Chess. Wednesdays, 1-4:15 p.m.

*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. Tutoring in conversational English in small group instruction. Wednesdays, 10-11:30 a.m.

*Health Insurance Assistance. Information and counseling services. Medicare beneficiaries, regardless of age, as well as senior citizens ages 60-up and people with disabilities ages 55-up. Weekdays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 410-313-7391.

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

*Quilting group. Mondays, except third of each month. 10 a.m.-noon. Meet and share ideas with others who enjoy quilting. 410-313-7460.

*Sixty Plus Wills/Legal Screening. Third Wednesday, 1-4 p.m. Services include simple wills, powers of attorney, living wills, small estates and deed changes. Call center to schedule an appointment.

East Columbia 50+ Center -- 6600 Cradlerock Way, Columbia. 410-313-7700 or 410-313-7680.

*Baysox Bingo. July 9, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Cost, $40. Enjoy Bowie Baysox baseball and two-hour lunch buffet and bingo. Only 40 seats available. Call center to reserve seat.

*Belly dance class. Tuesdays, 1-2 p.m. $25 a month. Come experience your passageways to a sacred dance. Women of all ages are welcome.

*Box Lunch Book Club. Second Tuesday, 12:15-1:15 p.m. Free. Books are on reserve at the East Columbia Branch library. Lunch reservations must be made no later than Wednesday of the prior week.

*Computer Seniors of America. Day classes available for basic, advanced and specialized courses. Stop in or call for description and offerings.

*Evening exercise. Mondays and Wednesdays, 6-7 p.m. Cost: $30 month.

*Harmonize Exercise Class. Mondays and Wednesdays, 9-10 a.m. Cost: $3 class paid monthly. Learn from a certified instructor the fitness method of stamina, strength, stretch and syngery.

*Jazz Nite. Tuesday, June 30, 7-8:30 p.m. Free live jazz featuring "Lovecraft" trio. Call center to reserve a seat.

*Massage therapist. Every Friday, 9 a.m.-2:45 p.m. Cost: $50 hour/$30 half hour. Relieve tension, increase circulation and calm the nerves with a massage by appointment only. Call center for an appointment.

*Pilates. Mondays, noon-1 p.m. Cost: $25. Enjoy beginner and intermediate class with a certified instructor.

*Reflexology. Mondays, 5:15-7:45 p.m.; Fridays, 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. Cost: $45 hour. Make an appointment for a soothing and stress management experience. Call center to register.

*Soul line-dancing. Every Monday an advanced class, and every Wednesday a beginner class, 7-8:30 p.m. Cost: $20 monthly. Come learn the patterns and steps for line dancing with a certified dance instructor.

*Tai Chi-beginners. Wednesdays, 4-5 p.m. $6 a class, paid monthly.

*Whisk. Wednesdays, 1 p.m. Lunch available.

*Yoga. Tuesdays, 3-4 p.m. Cost: $24 class paid monthly. Join highly skilled instructor in Hatha yoga, Camila Karam.

*You Can Draw and Paint. Howard County Department of Recreation and Parks sponsors this eight-week class for seniors, ages 55- up, began June 16, 9:30 a.m. - noon. Another section began June 18, 1:15 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. Fee: $44 per session. Bring watercolors, acrylics, oils, pastels or whatever materials you may have and explore your creative potential. Instructor provides direction and instruction for beginners and experienced dabblers. Discuss materials (purchased separately) at first class.

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