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.
The Bain Center
5470 Ruth Keeton Way, Columbia. 410-313-7213.
•50+ LGBT Support and Social Group. First Thursday, 6 p.m. Support, resources and conversation in a welcoming, safe and confidential setting. For reservations and questions, Jessica Rowe, 443-980-2914 or jessicarowe100@gmail.com.
•AcuDetox and Acupuncture. AcuDetox, Thursdays, 9 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. $20 group setting. Acupuncture, Thursdays, 10 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. $55 one-on-one session.
•Ask Dr. Dan Presents: Finding My Happiness Keeps Me Healthy. April 15, 11 a.m. Registration required. Free.
•Ask the Pharmacist. April 27, 9 a.m. Register in the lobby.
•Bain Buzz Book Club. Third Mondays, 10 a.m. Free.
•Bain Center Council Dance. April 10, 1:30 p.m. Baltimore County Senior Swing Band. $6.
•Beginner Soul Line Dance Class. Thursdays, April 2-30, 2:45 p.m. $28.
•Brain Fitness-Neurobics. April 7, 10 a.m. Learn to keep the mind sharp.
•Building a Fit Brain: Role of Exercise. Thu., March 26, 10 a.m. Dr. Majid Fotuhi will discuss how making simple changes in your diet, lifestyle and sleeping habits can make a lasting difference to your brain. Reservations requested.
•Bunco. Last Friday, 10:30 a.m.
•Candlelight Society Outreach Presents: Fortunata Trio. Tue., March 31, 11 a.m. Free.
•Chess. Wednesdays, 1 p.m.
•Computer/iPad and iPhone Clinic. Wednesdays, 10 a.m.
•Essential Touch Massage Therapy. Wednesdays, beginning April 1, 9 a.m. Call center to schedule an appointment. Sixty minutes for $45.
•E.S.L. Wednesdays, 10 a.m. Call center for more information. Free.
•Friday Afternoon Documentaries. April 17, 1 p.m. "Spinning Plates."
•Give My Regards to Broadway. April 14, 11 a.m. Olde Golde will perform. Sign up in the lobby. Free.
•Holocaust Remembrance Day. April 16, 11 a.m. The Path to Nazi Genocide. Space is limited; registration requested.
•Let's Walk and Move. Tuesdays, 1 p.m.
•Mah Jongg. Wednesdays, 1 p.m.
•Music Appreciation. First and third Fridays, starting April 17, 10 a.m. "The New Stanford Series." Free.
•No Fooling Around This April Fools' Day. Wed., April 1, 11 a.m. Featuring The Fabulous 50+ Players. Sign up in the lobby. Free.
•Nutrition Individual Counseling. April 9, 9 a.m. Call center to schedule an appointment.
•Old Time Music Jam Session. Tuesdays, March 31, and April 7 and 14, 2 p.m. Old Time musicians are welcomed to bring string instruments and join in the informal jam session led by Kathy Marshall and Bill McCarthy.
•Open Studio. Thursdays, 1 p.m.
•Opera Lovers and Lunch Presents: Lohengrin. April 28, 10 a.m. Presented by Dr. Sam Stern. Register by April 21. $13.
•Phase 10 Card Game. Tuesdays, beginning April 7, 1:30 p.m. Sign up in the lobby. Free.
•Ping Pong. Weekdays, 8:30-4:30 p.m., and until 8:30 p.m. on Thursdays.
•Seniors are still Acting Up. Tuesdays, 10 a.m. Learn improv, new skills and meet new friends.
•Share your Apps. April 22, 1:30 p.m. Learn to add new apps to your smart device. Reservations requested.
•Sing with your Feet. Tuesdays, beginning April 7, 10:45 a.m.
•Social Dance Class. Wednesdays, April 1-29, 2:30 p.m. Learn to salsa, merengue, swing and cha cha. $28.
•Spring Clean your Diet: Catered Lunch and Learn. April 17, 11 a.m. Get a ticket from the front desk by April 10.
•Spring Fever Fashion Show: Taylor Marie's Spring Collection. April 21, 11 a.m. Call the center for reservation information and to sign up to be a model.
•The Job Support Group. April 16, 5 p.m. Resume and/or letter of interest must be provided. Ginny Matthias, MAP specialist, 410-313-7288.
•Toss Across. Fridays, 10:30 a.m.
•Thursday Afternoon Movies. April 9, "Gone Girl," 1 and 6:30 p.m.; April 23, "Boyhood," 1 p.m.; and April 30, "Heaven is for Real," 1 p.m.
•Trivia Time. Last Friday, 9:30 a.m.
•Wii Bowling. Thursdays, 10 a.m.
•Zumba. Tuesdays, 1 p.m., and Thursdays, 11 a.m. $1 donation accepted.
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 Columbia
50+ Center
6600 Cradlerock Way, Columbia. 410-313-7680.
•Beautiful – The Carole King Musical. May 20, 8 a.m. departure. Travel to New York City to see the musical. $250. Call center for reservation details.
•Clutter Busters. March 24, 1 p.m. Take on clutter one room at a time. Free.
•Fitness for Fido. Wed., March 25, 1 p.m. This class will demonstrate new games to play with your dog. No dogs needed for the session. Free.
•Morning Harmonize Exercise. Mondays and Wednesdays, 9 a.m.
•Pilates. Thursdays, 2:30 p.m.
•Relaxupuncture. Thu., March 19, 10 a.m. $23.
•Soul Line Dance. Wednesdays, 7 p.m.
•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.
•Strength Training. Wednesdays, 3 p.m.
•Technology Labs. Second and Third Tuesdays, 3:30 p.m. Get answers to questions about cell phones, tablets or computers from Columbia Association Youth and Teen members. Appointments required.
•Urban Line Dance. Tuesdays, 3 p.m.
•Yoga. Traditional: Mondays, 11 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. and Tuesdays, 2 p.m. Seated Yoga: Tuesdays, 10 a.m.
•Zumba and Authentic Latin Jam Dance. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1 p.m.
Elkridge Senior Center
6540 Washington Blvd., Elkridge. 410-313-5192 or 410-313-4930.
•AARP Driver Safety Class. Fri., March 20, 10 a.m. Learn new laws of the road. Call center for details, fees and to register.
•Aroma Therapy. April 16, 10 a.m. Great scents, and learn about the healing benefits. $4.
•Basic Art Class. March 27, 10:30 a.m. Easy steps to create a drawing/painting. Free.
•History of Patapsco Valley. Tue., March 24, 12:30 p.m. Retired park ranger Ed Johnson will discuss facts about Patapsco Valley, Ellicott City and more.
•Knitting Made Easy. April 7, 11 a.m. Learn basic steps for knitting. $2.
•Maryland Insurance Administration Presentation. April 30, 10:30 a.m. Experts will offer advice on insurance scams and ways to save money. Free.
•Spring Breakfast Concert. April 17, 10 a.m. Fresh omelets, and Anthony Brown performs gospel favorites. $4.
•Spring Egg Hunt. April 1. Egg Hunt, 10 a.m.; prizes and games, 11 a.m.; refreshments, noon. Games, prizes and the Elkridge Bunny.
Ellicott City
Senior Center
9401 Frederick Road, Ellicott City. 410-313-1400.
•Acupuncture. Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:30-8 p.m. and Tuesdays, 1 p.m. Initial consultation visit $125 for 1.5 hours; following visits $75 for an hour. Call center to schedule an appointment.
•Ask the Pharmacist. Mon., March 23, 11 a.m.
•B Games. Mondays, 10:30 a.m. Bunco, Brainbusters, Baggo and Wii bowling.
•Billiards. Weekdays, 9 a.m.
•Bingo. March 27, 10:30 a.m. $4.
•Blood Pressure Screening. Tuesdays, 9 a.m.-noon.
•History Series with Gary Kavangh. Wed., March 25, 1:30 p.m. The History of Germany from 1866-1989.
•Mah Jongg. Tuesdays, 9 a.m.
•Needlework Club. Wednesdays, 1 p.m.
•Piano Lessons. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. $30 per half-hour session.
•Picture This. March 31, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Learn tips for photo taking with a digital camera or smart phone. Call center or sign up at front desk for an appointment.
•Seniors Together Men's Forum. Thursdays, 11:30 a.m. Social support group featuring weekly topics on current events, news, finance and more. Karen Hull, 410-313-7466.
•Ted Said... Tuesdays, 11 a.m.
Free Income Tax Preparations and Assistance
Evening and weekend appointments available.No age limitation. AARP and the IRS are sponsoring free personal income tax preparation for county residents. The tax service is available to all middle- and low-income taxpayers, with special emphasis on ages 60 and older, at senior centers in the county. Self-employment returns with more than $10,000 in expenses and complex returns are not eligible for this service. To schedule an appointment call: Bain Center, 410-313-7387: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoons, Wednesday through Saturday mornings, and Thursday evenings. East Columbia Senior Center, 410-313-7680: select Wednesdays. Elkridge Senior Center, 410-313-5192: select Wednesdays. Ellicott City Senior Center/Miller Annex,410-313-1400: Tuesday evenings. Miller Branch library Avalon Room, 410-313-1400:Friday mornings and afternoons. Glenwood Community Center, 410-313-5440: Thursdays. North Laurel Community Center, 410-313-0380: Tuesday mornings and Wednesday afternoons.
Glenwood 50+ Center
2400 Route 97, Cooksville. 410-313-5440.
•A Look at World Religions. Wednesdays, March 25, and April 1 and 8, 1 p.m.
•Acupuncture. Fridays, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $125 initial appointment, $75 a session.
•Age Well Sit and Fit. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11 a.m. Eight weeks for $35.
•Art Show: 'Inside, Outside.' Through March 31.
•Billiards/Table Tennis. Weekdays, 8 a.m.
•Caregiver Event. March 31, 6 p.m. Ted Meyerson of the USM Educational Foundation will present "Technology to Enhance Aging in Place." This presentation will review the technology that family, caregivers, health care providers, and the older adult can use to help the resident age in place. Respite care will be provided. required. Contact Valerie Liss 410-313-5980 x26 or vliss@howardcountymd.gov.
•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.
•Food for Life – Nutrition Counseling. Fri., March 20, 9:30 a.m. Sign up at front desk for a 30-minute session or 1 hour for diabetics.
•History of Broadway. April 6, 11 a.m.
•Lee's Surrender. April 23, 10 a.m.
•Line Dancing Beyond Beginners. Thursdays, 1:45 p.m. Ten weeks for $53.
•Lunch and Learn. April 29, noon. Evaluate carbohydrate consumption. 410-313-3506 to register. Registration closes April 23. Ages 60 and older make a donation; all others pay $4.01.
•Mah Jongg. Tuesdays, 1 p.m.
•Montpilier Trip. April 9. Travel to James Madison's Montpelier for a guided tour of the newly-renovated mansion and visitor's center. $65.
•Open Studio. Wednesdays, 9 a.m.
•Pickleball. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11 a.m.
•Pinochle. Mondays and Fridays, 10 a.m.
•Silver Sneakers Walking Club. Weekdays, 8 a.m.
•Waffle Bar. Fri., March 20, 9 a.m.
•WomenFest. April 25, 10 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. April 7, 10:30 a.m. Jewish Americans: Part 2. Documentary film by Davis Grubin. The film traces 350 years of Jewish American history, from the arrival of the first Jews in 1654 up to the present day, and tells the story of the struggle of a tiny minority to make their way into the American mainstream while, at the same time, maintaining a sense of their own identity as Jews. Approximately 2 hours. Federation Building Lobby Conference Room, 10630 Little Patuxent Pkwy. snovinsky@jewishhowardcounty.org.
Longwood Senior Center
6150 Foreland Garth, Columbia. 410-313-7217.
•Art with Joyce. Second and fourth Friday, 11 a.m.-noon.
•Ageless Grace and Strength Exercise. 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 Laurel
50+ Center
9411 Whiskey Bottom Road, Laurel. 410-313-0380.
•Blood Pressure Screening. Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m.
•Computer Seniors of America Classes. Open computer lab first and third Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-noon. Inquire at front desk for prices and times. computerseniors.org.
•Enhance Fitness. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 10 a.m. Fifteen classes for $48.
•News Talk. Thursdays, 10 a.m. Facilitated group.
•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.
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, 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 Group
For Singles 50+
Sundays, 11:45 a.m.-1:15 p.m. Complimentary coffee and snack. Oakland Mills Interfaith Center, 5885 Robert Oliver Place, Columbia. 410-884-3848 or 410-992-0794.
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 sing or play an instrument for older adults; volunteers to share life stories with older adults; and volunteers to visit with bed-bound adults. Vivian Golden, 410-964-9616, ruthkeetoncenter@wintergrowthinc.org or WinterGrowthInc.org for more information.
The Village in Howard
The Village in Howard, a nonprofit organization that supports residents age 55 and older, is offering the community an opportunity to celebrate the second march on Selma on Tue., March 24, 6:30 p.m. at Slayton House, 10400 Cross Fox Lane in Wilde Lake Village, Columbia. Local resident Sherman Howell will share brief personal recollections as a Selma marcher before the showing of the movie, "Selma." $6 at the door; seating is limited. http://www.thevillageinhoward.org or 443-367-9043.
Vitality Concierge Services
•Personal assistant service organization based in Columbia offers specialized packages mixing a variety of services that are customized to fit specific needs. The featured package focuses on compassionate in-home care for seniors and includes the non-medical services needed most by independent elderly. http://vitalityconciergeservices.com or 410-884-6972.