These groups meet regularly.

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.

*AARP Tax Assistance. Mondays and Tuesdays, 11:45 a.m.-2:45 p.m.; and Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 8:45-11:45 a.m. Call 410-313-7387 to schedule an appointment.

*Arts Showcase. Feb. 18, 11 a.m.-noon. Harriet Tubman: The Chosen One is a dynamic one-woman show that takes its audience on a journey Tubman took through the Underground Railroad. This program is presented in honor of Black History Month. Registration suggested. Free.

*Better Health. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 9:30-11 a.m.; Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1-2:30 p.m. For fee, 410-313-7469.

*Billiards. Weekdays, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

*Bingo. Five-cent cards. Twenty-five cent players' fee. Wednesdays, 9:30-11:30 a.m.

*Blood pressure screenings. First and third Thursday, 10 a.m.-noon.

*Book Club. Discover good reads. Fourth Tuesday, 10:30-11:30 a.m. "Scarecrow" by Michael Connelly.

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

*Council dance. Feb. 12, 1:30-3:30 p.m. ByHeart entertains for dancing and listening pleasure. $6.

*Computer classes. Feb. 18, PC Maintenance. Feb. 26, Skype for Phone and Video Calls. $15 for one day; $30 for two days. Registration required. 410-336-5878.

*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.

*Fireside Chat: The Six-Word Challenge. Feb. 17, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Interactive discussion of New York Times bestseller, "Not Quite What I was Planning: Six-Word Memoirs by Writers Famous and Obscure." This fun discussion will be facilitated by Mary Cadden. Take the challenge and write your own six-word memoir about your life. Free. 410-313-7213.

*Genealogy. Feb. 25, 10:30 a.m.-noon. Learn the basics - what to look for and where to go. The program is part of the center's learning series, Engage! Register at the center or 410-313-7213. Free.

*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.

*Mah jongg. Wednesdays, 1-4 p.m. 410-313-7469.

*Middle Eastern Dance. Thursdays, 11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Learn the basic techniques of belly dance. A great toning exercise for all ages and fitness levels. Registration forms available at the center.

*The Music of Beethoven. Feb. 19, 1-3 p.m. Learn about the life and works of Beethoven. This is a Howard Community College class. Registration information is available at the center. Free.

*People with Arthritis Can Exercise. Tuesdays, 9:15-10:15 a.m. and Thursdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Call for fee.

*Pottery. Tuesdays, Feb. 23-May 4; and Fridays, Feb. 26-May 7, 10 a.m.-noon. $30 seniors; $70 persons under 60. Learn about glazing, hand building and advanced decorating techniques. Registration information available at the center.

*Project Linus. Mondays, 9 a.m.-noon. Help prepare blankets for children who are experiencing trauma. Light sewing skills are helpful. Either monthly or bi-monthly, call 410-313-7460 for specific dates.

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

*Senior Chorus. Wednesdays through May 19, 9:45-11:15 a.m. Beginners and more experienced vocalists welcome. Performances are at the center and in the community. 410-313-7469. $19.10.

*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.

*Scrabble. Tuesdays, 9:45-11:45 a.m.; Thursdays, 1-3 p.m.

*T'ai Chi. Wednesdays, Feb. 17-April 14, 2:30-3:30 p.m. Active meditation and carefully-coordinated natural movements designed to improve balance and promote calming, centering and strengthening. Registration information available at the center. $49.

*Wii Club. Tuesdays, 10 a.m. Interactive video game fun for seniors, playing bowling, fishing, tennis, baseball and more. 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.

*AARP Tax Assistance. Tuesdays, Feb. 9-April 6, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Call to schedule appointment.

*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.

*Bridge. Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:30-8:30 p.m.

*Chair Yoga. Tuesdays, 10 a.m. $5 a class, paid monthly.

*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. $30 a month.

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

*Latin Jam Dance Class. Mondays, 1-2 p.m. $20 a month. Get down with Latin music and get fit with this low impact dance/exercise class.

*Mah jongg. Mondays, noon, and Wednesdays, 10 a.m. Open game for serious players.

*Pilates. Thursdays, noon-1 p.m. $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. $45 hour. Make an appointment for a soothing and stress management experience. Call center to register.

*Steamy Wonder Spa Treatments. Fridays, appointment times 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Linda Bluford, certified licensed esthetician, will safely and effectively provide the following treatments: beautiful skin, citrus bliss body scrub, and steamy wonder weight loss program. Treatment fee starting at $55. Call 410-313-7680 for an appointment.

*Soul line-dancing. Mondays, an advanced class, and Wednesdays, a beginner class, 7-8:30 p.m. $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. $24 class paid monthly. Join highly skilled instructor in Hatha yoga, Camila Karam.

*Zumba. Thursdays through March 4, 1:30-3:30 p.m. $49.

Ellicott City Senior Center -- 9401 Frederick Road, Ellicott City. 410-313-1400.

*Blood pressure screening. Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. Free. Call the center for more information.

*The Blossoms. Thursdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Women's group for those looking to make new friends, discuss current events and more. Call the center for more information.

*Early Bird Bingo. First Friday, 9:30 a.m. $2. Join for an hour of bingo. There are 10 rounds of bingo to play.

*Gentle Beginning Yoga. Mondays and Wednesdays, through March 17, 6:30 p.m. Eighteen classes for $99.

*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. Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-noon. 410-313-7391.

*Low impact cardio combo. Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m. For those 50 or older. Learn basic cardio combinations in an easy-to-do format. $64 for 13 classes. Call Carla Buehler, 410-313-1415.

*Massage therapy. Mondays, noon-3 p.m. and Thursdays, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., by appointment. $30/25 minutes or $50/50 minutes. Kris, 410-782-9938.

*Sixty Plus Wills/Legal Screening. Fourth Wednesday, 1-4 p.m. Services will include wills, powers of attorney, living wills, small estates and deed changes. Call center for appointment.

*Zumba Gold. Mondays and Wednesdays, through March 17, 5:30 p.m. Eighteen classes for $99.

Guilford Senior Center at Morningside Park -- 9950 Guilford Road, Jessup. 410-880-5862.

*Bingo. Five-cent cards. Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-noon.

Jewish Federation of Howard County -- Century Plaza 1000, Suite 400, 10630 Little Patuxent Pkwy., Columbia. 410-730-4976.

*jGroup (formerly Cultural Connections). Second and fourth Tuesday, 10:30 a.m.-noon at the Bain Center; and third Wednesday, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Federation office. Feb. 9, "What's In a Name?" Columbia authors explain origins of Columbia street names and share stories behind their book. Feb. 23, Spring program, a peer support group. There is something for everyone. Karen Hull, mental health coordinator, will facilitate the program. Feb. 17, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Federation office, Ruth Glick, pen name Rebecca York, will talk about her career as a novelist and cookbook author. Sophie Novinsky, 410-730-4976, ext. 103.

*Hot Topics, Lunch 'n' Learn. Third Wednesday, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. The Federation Community Room, 10630 Little Patuxent Pkwy., Columbia. Call 410-730-4976, ext. 103 for more information.

Kiwanis-Wallas Recreation Center -- 10481 Frederick Road, Ellicott City. 410-313-2637.

*Blood pressure screenings. First Wednesday and third Friday, 9:15-10:45 a.m.

*Bridge: Howard County Department of Recreation and Parks sponsors drop-in bridge for seniors, on Wednesdays and Fridays, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Bring a bag lunch. Coffee, tea and treats will be available. Donations to the snack fund accepted. Call 410-313-7320.

*Community service knitting and crocheting. Second and fourth Wednesday, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Create heirloom memories for local charities, hospital and senior centers. Donations of acrylic yarn are appreciated. 410-313-7279.

*Drop-in pinochle. Wednesdays and Fridays, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Participants may also bring another favorite table game. Bring a bag lunch. Coffee, tea and treats will be available. Snack fund donations accepted. 410-313-7320.

*Mah jongg. Wednesdays, 1-3:30 p.m. 410-313-7320.

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.

Three Wishes Inc. -- Nationwide program provides seniors and the disabled with electric wheelchairs. No cost to the recipient, if they qualify. No deposit required. 1-800-277-2129.

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