Activity Pals
For single seniors. Get together with others to attend events, shop, go sightseeing, dine out and more. 301-596-6385.
The Bain Center
5470 Ruth Keeton Way, Columbia. 410-313-7213.
•Acupuncture. Thursdays, 9 a.m. $20 group setting.
•Another Way to See It Laughter Club. Mondays, 9 a.m. $2 instructor fee at class each week.
•Ask the Pharmacist. Last Monday of the month, 9 a.m. Call center to register. Free.
•Bain 'Buzz' Book Club. Third Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. Free.
•Bain Center Council Dance. Nov. 8, 1 p.m. Featuring Men-n-Motion. $6 for women; men dance free.
•Bain Holiday Craft Fair. Wed., Nov. 6, 9 a.m. A limited amount of tables for Bain members, $5. For nonmembers, $15. Reserve a table.
•Bain Travel Chatter Club. Second Wednesday, 10 a.m. Share experiences, pictures, magazine websites and apps. Learn the dos and don'ts of planning a trip. Registration requested.
•Bridge. Thursdays, 1 p.m. Free.
•Bridgeway Community Church Kid's Choir. Nov. 27, 10 a.m. Call center to reserve a seat. Free.
•Bunco. Nov. 22, 10:30 a.m. Free.
•Chess. Wednesdays, 1 p.m.
•Computers Seniors of America. Check with the center for description and offerings.
•Computer Tutoring. Wednesdays, 10 a.m., and Thursdays, 12:30 p.m. Scheduled an appointment.
•Cooking 101. Mondays, through Jan. 13, 10 a.m. Free.
•Drop-in Zumba. Thursdays, 11 a.m. $1 donation accepted.
•Duplicate Bridge. Tuesdays, noon. Free.
•Fall Line Dance Extravaganza. Nov. 22, 6 p.m. Refreshments and live DJ. Free, but in support of the Domestic Violence Center of Howard County, please bring an unwrapped holiday gift for children ages 1-16. Call the center to register by Nov. 15.
•Fall and Winter Makeover your Door. Wednesdays, Nov. 6 and 13, 10 a.m. $13. Register at the center.
•Foreign Films, Lunch and Discussion. Nov. 13, 11:30 a.m. "Amour." $10. Register by Nov. 6.
•Friday Documentaries. Nov. 1, 1 p.m. "Farmageddon"; and Nov. 15, 1 p.m. "Run for Your Life."
•Join Howard County Office on Aging for a Thanksgiving Celebration. Nov. 14, 10:30 a.m. Luncheon and dance featuring the Retro Rockets. Tickets on sale at the center. $12. Event is at Ten Oaks Ballroom.
•Let's Walk and Move. Tuesdays, 1 p.m.
•Mah Jongg. Wednesdays, 1 p.m.
•Meet the Author: Tom Glenn. Nov. 7, 10:30 a.m. "Friendly Casualties." Centered on the Tet Offensive of 1968, the author tells the stories of casualties of the Vietnam War.
•Music Appreciation. First and third Fridays, 9:30 a.m. The 30 Greatest Orchestral Works. Free. Call center to reserve a seat.
•National Memory Screening Day. Nov. 19, 9 a.m. Call center to schedule an appointment Free.
•New Interactive Brain Fitness Program by Mente. Nov. 12, 10 a.m. Exercise your brain. Call center to register. Free.
•Nutrition Individual Counseling. Nov. 20, 9 a.m.; workshop: Food and Chronic Disease, 10:30 a.m. Learn the right foods to eat for a healthy diet.
•Parkinson's Support Group. First Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. For individuals with a diagnosis of early onset Parkinson's disease. Malcolm Wolf, 301-490-7288 or mhwolf@comcast.net.
•Ping pong. Call center for availability.
•Thursday Afternoon Movies. Nov. 7, 1 p.m. "Identity Thief"; and Nov. 21, 1 p.m. "Promised Land."
•Toss cross. Fridays, 10:30 a.m. Free.
•Trivia Time. Nov. 22, 9:30 a.m. Free.
•Use it or Lose It. Nov. 12, 2 p.m. Offers various exercises for those who may experience movement and coordination challenges. Register at the front desk.
•Wii Bowling. Tuesdays, 10 a.m.
Cycle2Health
•A noncompetitive, peer-led, bicycling club featuring weekday rides during daytime hours. Adults of all ages and riding abilities welcomed. Rides vary in length and difficulty and depart from various county senior center locations. Jennifer Lee, 410-313-5940 or jlee@howardcountymd.gov. http://www.howardcountyaging.org/cycle2health.
East Columbia50+ Center
6600 Cradlerock Way, Columbia. 410-313-7680.
•Authentic Latin Jam Dance. Thursdays, 1 p.m. Monthly fee.
•Chess Club. Thursdays, 1 p.m.
•Harmonize Exercise. Mondays and Wednesdays, 9 a.m. Monthly fee.
•Pilates. Thursdays, 2:30 p.m. Monthly fee.
•Soul Line Dance. Mondays, 7 p.m. advanced; Wednesdays, 7 p.m. beginners; and Tuesdays, 4 p.m., urban line dance.
•SPRING Caregiver Support Group. Third Mondays, 7 p.m. For adult caregivers of other adults. For information, Karen Hull, 410-313-7466 or khull@howardcountymd.gov. Free.
•Strength Training. Wednesdays, 3 p.m. $23.
•Yoga. Seated yoga, Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m
Elkridge Senior Center
6540 Washington Blvd., Elkridge. 410-313-5192.
•Age Well Exercise. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 a.m. Low-impact exercise for any fitness level.
•Book Club. Second Tuesdays, 12:30-1:30 p.m.
•Computer Seniors of America. Day classes available for basic, advanced and specialized courses. Stop in or call for description and offerings.
•Free Bread Day. Wednesdays, all day.
•Gentle Chair Yoga. Tuesdays and Fridays, 10:30 a.m.
•Halloween Costume Party. Thu., Oct. 31, 10:30 a.m. $4.
•Line Dance. Wednesdays, 2-3 p.m.
•National Memory Screening Day. Nov. 20, 10 a.m.
•The Origin and History of the Bible. Tuesdays in November, noon.
•Qigong. Tuesdays, 1:30 p.m.
•Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular. Nov. 20, 7:30 a.m. Ride a coach bus to New York, walk the city and meet at Radio City at 2 p.m. for the show featuring the Rockettes. $220 per person. Call center for reservations.
•Rummikub. Tuesdays, 1:30 p.m.
•Walking Club. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 9 a.m.
•Wii. Second Wednesday, 10 a.m. Join for Wii bowling.
Ellicott CitySenior Center
9401 Frederick Road, Ellicott City. 410-313-1400.
•Alzheimer's Foot Print. Nov. 12, 1 p.m. Griswold Home Care has developed a visual snapshot of the common, yet serious safety issues that impact people with Alzheimer's disease.
•Art Reception. Nov. 25, 11 a.m.
•Bingo. Nov. 19, 1 p.m. $4.
•Blood Pressure Screening. Tuesdays, 9 a.m.-noon.
•Brain Fitness. Nov. 21, 11 a.m. Learn how to keep the mind sharp.
•CCBC/OT Friends Fall Prevention Program. Nov. 12, 9:30 a.m.
•Genealogy. Nov. 13, 10 a.m. Take a comprehensive look at how Civil War records can aid in the research of ancestors.
•Gentle Beginning Yoga. Mondays and Wednesdays, beginning Nov. 4, 6:30 p.m. Twelve classes for $64.
•Gold Strength. Tuesdays and Thursdays, beginning Nov. 5, 6:30 p.m. Thirteen classes for $69.
•Holiday Craft Boutique. Dec. 4, noon. More than 20 vendors with various homemade specialties. $1 admission.
•John Hauserman. Nov. 7, 11 a.m. Learn how to avoid common investment mistakes and spot financial fraud before becoming a victim.
•Pets R Us Program. Nov. 18, 1 p.m. A brief history of dogs and socialization, general pet care, a Power-Point presentation followed by a bereavement ceremony for pets that have passed on.
•Qigong. Fridays, Jan. 10-March 4, 9:30 a.m. Ten classes for $58.
•Remax, the Silver Group: Downsizing and Staging. Mon., Nov. 4, 11 a.m. Learn what the terms mean, how they are different, and why they are an integral part of selling a home quickly and for the best price.
•Thirst N Howl Productions: The P's of Thanksgiving. Nov. 21, 12:30 p.m. An hour of songs, stories, a turkey flavored trivia quiz and jokes.
•Two for the Show. Wed., Nov. 6, 12:30 p.m. Musical entertainment by Paula Rehr and Tom Kowalski.
•Zumba Gold. Mondays and Wednesdays, beginning Nov. 4, 5:30 p.m. Twelve classes for $64; and Tuesdays and Thursdays, beginning Nov. 5, 5:30 p.m. Thirteen classes for $69.
Gary J. Arthur
Community Center
at Glenwood
2400 Route 97, Cooksville. 410-313-5440.
•Acupuncture. Fridays, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $125 initial appointment, $77 a session.
•Age Will Sit and Fit. Tuesday and Thursday, 11 a.m. Next session begins Nov. 19.
•Billiards/Table Tennis. Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.
•Computer Seniors. First and third Wednesday, 10 a.m.
•Drop-in Basketball. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 9 a.m.
•Drop-in Painting. Wednesdays, 9 a.m.-noon. Free.
•Duplicate Bridge. Mondays and Wednesdays, 12:45 p.m.
•Genealogy: Land Deeds. Thu., Oct. 31, 10 a.m.
•Pinochle. Mondays and Fridays, 10 a.m.
•Silver Sneakers Walking Club. Weekdays, 8 a.m.
Jewish Federation
of Howard County
Century Plaza 1000, Suite 400, 10630 Little Patuxent Pkwy., Columbia. 410-730-4976.
•jGroup. Programs for ages 55 and older. One Tuesday a month, 10:30 a.m. Meets at The Bain Center; and third Wednesday, Nov. 20, 11:30 a.m. "Melting Pot or Mixing Bowl: How Immigration Shapes Our History." America is in the midst of the greatest wave of immigration in its history, with most newcomers originating in Latin America, Asia, and the Caribbean. How do they compare with their Ellis Island predecessors in skills, education, and attitude? Presentation by Martin Ford who is an associate director at the Maryland Office for Refugees and Aslyees and former executive director of the Maryland Ethnic Heritage Commission. Meets at the Jewish Federation of Howard County Office. snovinsky@jewishhowardcounty.org, 410-730-4976, ext. 103, or http://www.jewishhowardcounty.org.
Longwood Senior Center
6150 Foreland Garth, Columbia. 410-313-7217.
•Art Therapy. Second and fourth Friday, 11 a.m.-noon.
•Coffee and Game Social. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
•Computer Classes. Monthly, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Call center for dates and description.
•Group Exercise. Wednesdays and Fridays, 9-10 a.m. Free.
•Line Dance. Mondays, 1-2 p.m.
•Yoga. Most Wednesdays, 10-11 a.m. Call center to confirm dates. Donation.
North Laurel50+ Center
9411 Whiskey Bottom Road, Laurel. 410-313-0380.
•Agewell Exercise Class. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m. Sixteen classes for $35.
•Billiards. Weekdays, 9 a.m.
•Blood Pressure Screening. Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m.
•Computer Classes. Call for descriptions of offerings.
•Exercise Counseling. Second Thursday, 10 a.m. Call for an appointment.
•Line Dance Drop-In. Tuesday, 11 a.m. $1.
•Mah Jongg. Fridays, 12:30 p.m.
•News Talk. Second and fourth Thursdays, 10 a.m. A discussion group focusing on current news locally, nationally and globally featuring facilitators Jacquelyn Barnes and Julia Murray. 410-313-0380 to register. Free.
•Open Art Studio. Mondays and Wednesdays, noon.
•SPRING Bereavement Group. Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. Find comfort in this short-term group for anyone mourning the loss of a loved one. Nominal fee. Karen Hull, 410-313-7466.
•Walking Club. Weekdays, 8 a.m.
•Zumba Gold. Mondays, 10 a.m. Eight classes for $43.
Office on Aging
6751 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia. 410-313-5980.
•Giving Thanks Luncheon and Dance. Nov. 14, 10:30 a.m. Tickets are on sale at all Howard County senior centers, $12.Retor Rockets will perform. Attendees are asked to bring a nonperishable food item to be donated to the Howard County Food Bank. 410-313-5440 for more information. To request a sign language interpreter or other accommodations, 410-313-5980 or map@howardcountymd.gov by Nov. 7. For transportation requests, HT Ride, 800-270-9553 (press 3) by Nov. 5. Ten Oaks Ballroom, 5000 Signal Bell Lane, Clarksville.
•Maryland Access Point (MAP) — Part of the Howard County Office on Aging, is an information and assistance gateway for older adults, people with disabilities, family members, caregivers and professionals. Information on respite and home care, long-term care, in-home evaluation, aging in place and home modifications, retirement and planning for the future, Medicare and health insurance, chronic-disease management, housing, transportation, income management, and legal services. Appointments are conducted at the Columbia office, senior centers or in your home, weekdays, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Contact MAP at the number above, map@howardcountymd.gov or http://www.howardcountyaging.org.
Social GroupFor Singles 50+
Sundays, 11:45 a.m.-1:15 p.m. Complimentary coffee and snack. Oakland Mills Interfaith Center, 5885 Robert Oliver Place, Columbia. 410-997-0739.
Volunteers
•Second and fourth Saturdays, 2:15-3:15 p.m. Volunteers needed to sing or play an instrument for the elderly at the Lorien Health Center. All ages welcome. Tim Belton, 410-730-6006, 410-908-7805 or vesselbelton@yahoo.com.
•Winter Growth Senior Services seeking volunteers to share life stories with older adults, and sing or play instruments for older adults at Winter Growth Day Program. Bob Heron or Vivian Golden, 410-964-9616 or ruthkeetoncenter@wintergrowthinc.org. WinterGrowthInc.org for available times. Also seeking volunteers to visit with bed-bound older adults. Vivian Golden, 410-964-9616 or ruthkeetoncenter@wintergrowthinc.org or WinterGrowthInc.org.