Bereavement Luncheon -- Sat., March 13, noon-1:30 p.m. This group brings together individuals who have experienced the death of a loved one and provides them an opportunity to hear a speaker talk about moving through grief and loss. Registration required, $10. Gilchrist Hospice Care-Howard County, 5537 Twin Knolls Road, Suite 433, Columbia. 410-730-5072.

Cancer -- Group gives participants opportunity to meet with those who are going through the same thing and have learned how to adjust their lives accordingly. Third Tuesday, 12:30 p.m. Western Howard County 50 Plus Center, 1125 St. Michaels Road, Mount Airy. 410-313-5440.

Bereaved Parents, USA -- For parents and siblings who have lost a child or sibling of any age. Third Wednesday, 8 p.m. First Presbyterian Church of Howard County, 9325 Presbyterian Circle, Columbia. 410-321-7053.

The Chronic Fatigue and Fibromyalgia Support Group -- Seeking members to share thoughts, joys, disappointments, and inspirations in a non-judgmental and supportive community. People with similar diseases such as Lupus, Lyme, autoimmune dysfunction, chronic illness, and arthritis are also encouraged to join. Contact Jennifer at 301-802-4674 or CFIDSandFibro@gmail.com.

Howard County Autism Society -- Third Thursday, 7 p.m. 10280 Old Columbia Road, Suite 215, Columbia. 410-290-3466 or www.howard-autism.org.

Insulin Dependent/Type 1 Adult Diabetes -- Third Monday, 7 p.m. in the Howard County General Hospital Wellness Center, 10710 Charter Drive, Columbia. 301-490-0029.

Howard County Parkinson's Disease Education and Support Group -- Third Monday, 7 p.m. 8180 Lark Brown Road, Elkridge. 410-955-8795.

La Leche League of Columbia -- Breastfeeding information and mother-to-mother support. Third Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Christ Episcopal Church, 6800 Oakland Mills Road, Columbia. Ann, 410-309-4940; Bernadette, 301-421-1177; or Katie, 410-461-3423. www.lllofmd-de-dc.org/columbiaii.shtml.

Man-to-Man: Prostate Cancer education and support program -- Third Thursday, 7 p.m. Howard County General Hospital Wellness Center, 10710 Charter Drive, Columbia. 410-379-2896.

MOMS Club of Clarksville/Columbia West -- Third Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. A social and support group for stay-at-home moms of Clarksville, Columbia-west, Highland, Fulton, Dayton and Glenelg. Linden-Linthicum United Methodist Church, 12101 Linden Linthicum Lane, Clarksville. E-mail clarksvillecolumbiamoms@yahoo.com.

The MOMS Club of Elkridge -- Support network for stay-at-home mothers. Third Wednesday. Moms and kids form lasting friendships through outings, playgroups and events. General meetings usually involve a speaker for the moms and an activity or craft for the kids. For more information on the MOMS Club of Elkridge, go to www.momsclubofelkridge.org.

Multiple Sclerosis -- Self-help for the mildly affected; family and friends of the mildly affected meets concurrently. Third Wednesday, 7-9 p.m. Christ Episcopal Church, 6800 Oakland Mills Road, Columbia. 410-442-2736, 410-715-1325 or 1-800-344-4867.

Parenting Workshops -- Mondays, through March 29, 6-8 p.m. A workshop presented by Howard County Office of Children's Services for parents and guardians raising children from birth to age 8. Each class is $5. To register, contact 410-313-1923.

Pathways -- Bereavement support group, open to anyone grieving a loved one's death. Third Wednesday, 6:30-8 p.m. Carroll Hospice Dove House, 292 Stoner Ave., Westminster. No registration required. Kathy Bare, bereavement coordinator, 410-871-7231.

Central Maryland Womenheart -- Nonprofit organization for women with heart disease. Third Wednesday, 11:30 a.m. The Wellness Center, Medical Pavilion, 10720 Charter Drive, Columbia. Marilyn Gobbett, 443-854-8333.

Youth support group-- Third Monday, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Call for location. Jennifer Tucker, 410-300-9629 or jtucker@dbsahowardcounty.com.

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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