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.

*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.

*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.

*Explore the Art of Bellydance. Thursdays, May 11-July 1, 6:15-7:15 p.m. $45.

*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.

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

*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.

*Zumba. Tuesdays, May 11-July 1, 6:15-7:15 p.m. $45.

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

*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. 410-313-7680.

*10 Ways to be Happy. May 19, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Dr. Dan Series. Cost: lunch donation.

*AARP Driver Safety Program. June 4, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Take the classroom refresher course especially designed for drivers age 50 and up. AARP members: $12; non-AARP: $14.

*Belly dance class. Tuesdays, 1-2 p.m. $25 a month. Women of all ages are welcome.

*Bid Whist. Wednesdays, 1 p.m. Lunch available.

*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. Fridays, 12:30 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.

*Jewelry Design with Donna Weeks. May 12, 9:30 a.m.-noon. All materials provided. $18. Call center to register.

*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.

*Line Dance with Mary McCormick. Mondays, through June 28, 3:30 p.m. advanced, and 4:30 p.m. beginners. Join for great exercise and fun. $43. Call center to register.

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

*My Stuff, Your Stuff. Bring in new or nearly-new clothing or accessories items and exchange them. Drop off began May 3. Shop date is May 28, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Participants will be allowed to exchange a maximum of 8 items. Call center for information.

*Noon lunch with Rona Martiyan. May 20, noon. Nutritionist Martiyan returns for an afternoon of information. Cost: lunch donation.

*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.

*Stamping Club. May 21, 10 a.m.-noon. Gina Seyfried helps create cards for all occasions. $18.

*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.

*Yoga. Tuesdays, 2-3 p.m. $24 class paid monthly. Join highly skilled instructor in Hatha yoga, Camila Karam.

Elkridge Senior Center -- 6540 Washington Blvd., Elkridge. 410-313-5192.

*Agewell Exercise class. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:45-9:45 a.m. $30 for eight classes.

*A Matter of Balance. Wednesdays, through June 23, 10 a.m.-noon. $23 for materials. This course is designed for older adults who are concerned about falls, have sustained a fall in the past, restrict activities because of concerns about falling, and more. Call the center to register.

*Bread and pastries. Thursdays, 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Free. First come, first served.

*Computer classes for beginners, as well as to learn the Internet and word processing are available. $7.50 per class. Call the center for schedule and to register.

*Open game playing. Different card games and board games. Tuesdays and Thursdays, all day.

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

*27 Flag Marching Unit. Thu., May 6, 11 a.m. Free. American Legion Dewey Lowman Post 109 will discuss and display their collection of the 27 flags that have represented the United States.

*Blood pressure screening. Tuesdays, 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.

*Brain Fitness. May 20, 11 a.m. Free. Instructor Robin Zahor teaches how to keep the mind sharp using techniques designed to keep the brain in top form and improve cognitive performance.

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

*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.

*Juggling with Tim. Tue., May 11, 1 p.m. Free. Tim Medicus will entertain with his comedic juggling acts as part of the center's Older Americans month-long celebration. This show will involve audience participation so be prepared to have fun and bring the grandchildren.

*Line Dancing with Mary McCormick. Beyond Beginners I, Thursdays, through June 17, 3:30 p.m. Ten classes for $44. This course is designed for students who are familiar with basic line dancing and its terminology. Beyond Beginners II, Wednesdays, through June 16, 3:30 p.m. Ten classes for $44. Students must be familiar with basic line dancing steps and dances. Wear or bring leather sold or dance shoes to participate.

*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.

*Music with Al Callahan Herold. May 13, 1 p.m. Free. Come by and listen to some oldies but goodies with Callahan as he performs songs from the '40s, '50s, '60s, and more.

*Music with Ed Lanehart. May 18, 11 a.m. Free. Stop in and catch a musical performance by Lanehart as he sings songs from the past.

*Music with Lou Redd. May 27, 1 p.m. Free. Reigning Howard County Senior Idol Winner, Redd, will perform his musical/comedy routine.

*Rona Martiyan, registered dietitian. May 27, 12:30 p.m. Free. Nutrition counseling for seniors is available with a focus on food for life. Martiyan will offer individual half-hour appointments on how to eat healthy to keep the body at its best. Call Vicki Stahly for an appointment, 410-313-1421.

*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.

Glenwood Senior Center -- 2400 Route 97, Cooksville. 410-313-5440.

*A Matter of Balance. Fridays, 10 a.m.-noon. $24 for eight weeks.

*Age Well Sit and Fit. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11 a.m.-noon. $35 for 16 classes.

*Beginning Line Dancing. Tuesdays, 3:30-4:30. $50 for 10 classes.

*Bereavement Group. Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m.-noon. Free.

*Billiards. Weekdays, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

*Blood pressure screenings. Tuesdays, 9-11 a.m.

*Cards and Games. Fridays, noon.

*Duplicate bridge. Wednesdays, 1 p.m.

*Energize I.T. Mondays and Wednesdays, 8:20-9:15 a.m. $64 for 22 classes.

*Fit for Life Exercises. Fridays, 8:20 a.m. $48 for 12 classes. Began April 23.

*Gentle yoga for Beginners. Tuesdays, 10:15 a.m. $45 for eight weeks.

*Hatha yoga. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9-10 a.m. $45 for eight classes.

*Mah jongg. Wednesdays, 6 p.m.

*Men's basketball. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 9 a.m.

*Pinochle. Mondays and Fridays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

*Pilates. Mondays, 9:45 a.m. $47 for eight classes.

*Silver Sneakers walking club. Weekdays, 8:00 a.m.

*Sittercize. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 1 p.m. $36 for 18 classes.

*Stroke Survivors' Reading for Life. First Wednesday, 10:30 a.m. $44 per session.

*Table tennis. Weekdays, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

*Volleyball. Wednesdays, 1 p.m.

Jaspan Medical Systems -- 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. 1-800-727-5153.

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. Sophie Novinsky, 410-730-4976, Ext. 103.

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.

Office on Aging -- 6751 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia. 410-313-5980.

*Maryland Access Point (MAP) -- part of the Howard County Office on Aging, is an information and assistance gateway for older adults, persons with disabilities, family members, caregivers and professionals. Types of information offered include: respite and home care, long-term care, adult in-home evaluation, aging in place/home modifications, retirement/planning for the future, Medicare and health insurance, chronic disease management, housing, transportation, income management, legal services and more. Appointments are conducted at the Columbia office, the senior centers, or in your home, weekdays, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Call MAP at the number above, e-mail map@howardcountymd.gov, or go to www.horizonhelp.org.

Mount Pisgah AME Church -- 5901 Ceder Fern Court, Columbia. 410-730-6688.

*CPR and first-aid certification. Learn valuable life-saving skills when every second counts. Daytime Saturdays. Call for more information.

Phelps Senior Center -- 701 Montgomery St., Laurel. 301-776-6168.

*Blood pressure screenings. Second Tuesday, 9:30 a.m.-noon.

*Laurel Senior Friendship Club. Second Wednesday, 10:30 a.m. Meetings are preceded by an hour of fellowship and refreshments. Lunch provided after the meetings. 301-725-0661.

Roger Carter Recreation Center -- 3676 Fels Lane, Ellicott City. 410-313-2764.

*Weight training. Mondays and Wednesdays, 8-9 a.m. Ten-week session. Includes: warm-up, low-impact aerobics, circuit training and more. $7.50. 410-740-7601 or www.hcgh.org.

Savage Senior Center -- 9525 Durness Lane, Laurel. 410-880-5915. TTY 410-313-6401.

*Agewell Exercise Class. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11 a.m.-noon. $35 for 16 classes.

*Blood Pressure Screening. Third Monday, noon-3 p.m. Free.

*Enhance Fitness Class. Mondays and Wednesday, 9:30-10:30 a.m., and Friday, 9-10 a.m. Twelve classes $39.

*Intermediate Line Dancing. Mondays, 1-2:30 p.m. Free.

*Level 1 Line Dancing. Tuesdays, 11 a.m.-noon. Free.

*Mah jongg. Fridays, 11:30 a.m- 4 p.m. Free.

*Sit and Stitch. Fridays, 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Free.

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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