Art exhibits
•The exhibits "Contemporary Images" by Jerry Prettyman, "Exploring Cultures through Color" by April Rimpo, and sculptures by Floyd Roberts will be on view through Tuesday, June 9, at the Bernice Kish Gallery at Slayton House, 10400 Cross Fox Lane. Hours are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays. Information: 410-730-3987 or 301-596-4883.
•"Shades of Summer" The all-member show runs June 1 through June 26 at the Artists' Gallery, 10227 Wincopin Circle. A reception will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, June 13, to coincide with the opening night of LakeFest. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturdays. The gallery is also open by appointment. Information: 410-740-8249 or artistsgallerycolumbia.com.
Calling all artists
The Bernice Kish Gallery at Slayton House is accepting applications for artists to exhibit their works for the 2016 season. Submission deadline is Monday, June 1. For an application, go to wildlake.org/events-programs/the-bernice-kish-gallery-at-slayton-house. Send the completed application to: Carole Black, Gallery Director, Bernice Kish Gallery at Slayton House, 10400 Cross Fox Lane, Columbia, MD 21044 or email to gallery@wildlake.org.
Softball players wanted
The Cindy LaRue League seeks players 19 and older (especially women) to play on Sunday afternoons through August in a noncompetitive, slow-pitch softball league at Wilde Lake Middle School fields. Athletic skill is not required and the goal is to have fun. Everyone plays. Registration fee is $20 per person. For more information, call Morse Solomon at 410-461-6712 or email mbsolomon@verizon.net.
Around town
Yoga for People with Parkinson's The class, which meets at 6:30 p.m. Thursdays at the Bain Center, 5470 Ruth Keeton Way, encourages correct alignment of the body to build strength, stamina, flexibility, balance and focus. Beginners are welcome. Free. Information: 410-313-7213.
Wii Club The Howard County Department of Recreation and Parks offers a Wii Club for those 55 and older from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Tuesdays at the Bain Center, 5470 Ruth Keeton Way. The first game is free. Information: 410-313-7213.
Single Again Changing Focus: Single Again, for adults who are separated, widowed or in the process of divorce, provides weekly presentations and small-group discussions in a confidential, comfortable atmosphere. The group meets at 7 p.m. Mondays at First Presbyterian Church, 9325 Presbyterian Circle. An orientation for new members is offered at 6:30 p.m. Information: changingfocus.org.
Food addicts recovery An informational and support meeting for those suffering from food addiction, food obsession, obesity, bulimia or undereating will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. Sundays at Harper House, 5495 Cedar Lane, Suite 1. Free. Information: 443-285-2603.
Zumba classes The Long Reach Community Association offers Zumba classes from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesdays. The class includes Latin and international music with a workout combining strength and resistance training with dance moves.Information: 410-730-8113.
English club The Howard County Public Library, 10375 Little Patuxent Parkway, offers Let's Get Together: English Conversation Club, an opportunity for those who speak English as a second language to practice English in a group setting. The group meets at 9:30 a.m. Mondays and 7:30 p.m. Thursdays. Information: 410-313-7850.
Singles social The Phoenix Cultural Singles Group, a Columbia social group for those 50 and older, meets from 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Sundays at the Oakland Mills Interfaith Center, 5885 Robert Oliver Place in the Oakland Mills Village Center. Coffee, tea and a light snack are served. The group plans events and trips. Information: 410-997-0739.
Chair yoga The East Columbia 50+ Center at the East Columbia branch of the Howard County Public Library, 6600 Cradlerock Way, offers chair yoga, an introduction to yoga aimed at easing the pain of arthritis, reducing fatigue and improving circulation and breathing, at 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays. Reservations: 410-313-7680.
Also at the 50+ Center:
Ballroom dancing Classes will be held from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thursdays, June 4, 11, 18 and 25. Cost is $35.
Beginner creative writing Shana Johnson leads a class from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 9. Admission fee.
Floral design The workshop will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 18. Cost is $5.
Diabetes education A workshop will be held from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 24. Free.
'Radio in Baltimore' A look back at the history of radio broadcasting in Baltimore from the 1920s through the 1960s and beyond at noon Wednesday, June 24. Free.
Chess club A group for novice and veteran players meets at 1 p.m. Thursdays. Free.
Zumba Gold Classes with Kim Zanski take place at 1 p.m. Tuesdays. Monthly fee.
Latin Jam Lori Anderson leads this fast-paced dance class at 1 p.m. Thursdays. Monthly fee.
Morning exercise Do light aerobics with O.H. Laster at 9 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays. Monthly fee.