These groups meet regularly.

Activity Pals — For single seniors. Get together with others to attend events, go shopping, sightseeing, dine out and more. 301-596-6385.

The Bain Center — 5470 Ruth Keeton Way, Columbia. 410-313-7213.

•AARP Driving Safety Program. June 7, 9 a.m. Learn current rules of the road, defensive driving techniques and how to operate your vehicle more safely in today's increasingly challenging driving environment. 410-313-7213 to register. $12 AARP members and $14 for non-AARP members.

•Bain Council Book Sale. June 15-17, 8:30 a.m. Purchase slightly used books for enjoyment this summer.

•Bain Friday Documentaries. June 3, 1p.m. "The Fall of Fujimori." Free.

•Bain Thursday Afternoon movies. June 9, 1 p.m. "The Kids Are All Right."

•Brain Fitness-Neurobics. Thu., June 2, 10 a.m. Instructor Robin Zahor, R.N., B.S.N teaches how to keep the mind sharp using techniques to improve cognitive performance. 410-313-7213 to register. Free.

•Chess. Wednesdays, 1 p.m.

•Computer Seniors of America. Day classes available for basic, advanced and specialized courses. Stop in or call for description and offerings.

•Diabetes Prevention Presentation. June 7, 1 p.m. Obtain a better understanding of what pre-diabetes is and what you can do about it. 410-313-7213 to register.

•E.S.L. Wednesdays, 10 a.m. Help improve your conversational English. Participate in small groups with tutors. 410-313-7213. Free.

•First Day of Summer Ice Cream Social. June 21, noon. $.50.

•Health Insurance Assistance. Information and counseling services. Medicare beneficiaries, regardless of age, as well as senior citizens ages 60 and older, and people with disabilities ages 55 and older. Weekdays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 410-313-7391.

•It's All Dancing. Tuesdays, through June 7, 1 p.m. $51 per person/ $91 per couple for nine weeks.

•Juneteenth: Howard County Center of African American Culture Inc. presents "Stony the Road We Trod-The 145th Re-enactment From Slavery to Freedom: A Living History." June 19, 3 p.m. A living history of James Too (a.k.a. O.H. Laster). Enjoy this educational and entertaining event that falls on the actual day of the Emancipation Proclamation of 1863. The program will feature an African Dancer, Negro Spiritual and question and answer session. 410-313-7213 to sign up.

•Mah jongg. Wednesdays, 1 p.m.

•Medicare 101: What You Can Expect from Medicare. June 8, 7 p.m. This workshop reviews how Medicare works, how to enroll, what the benefits are and how it relates to supplemental health insurance. Register with the Senior Health Insurance Assistance Program, 410-313-7391. Free.

•Parkinson's Support Group. First Saturday, 11 a.m. For individuals with an early onset/diagnosis of Parkinson's Disease. Malcolm Wolf, 301-490-7288 or mhwolf@comcast.net.

•Reflexology. Second Thursday and Friday. $53 for 55 minutes. Experience the art of foot massage as an alternative form of stress management. 410-313-7213 to schedule an appointment.

•Senior Pamper Event. June 9, 10 a.m. Dr. Radas donates 10 minute massages. 410-313-7213 to sign up.

•Thursday Night Bridge. Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. 410-313-7213 to reserve a seat. $2.

•Work up the Beat. Thursdays, 1:30 p.m. Freestyle dancing. No instructor just music to practice the latest moves. Free.

•Yoga. Wednesdays, through June 22, 11 a.m. $64 for 12 weeks.

•You Can Draw and Paint with Carol Zika. Beginning June 16, 1:15 p.m. Bring watercolors, acrylics, oils, pastels or whatever materials you may have and explore your creative potential. $75 for nine weeks, plus materials.

•Zumba at Bain. Fridays in May, 10:30 a.m. Dance your way to a fitter you with Latin moves and rhythms. 410-313-7213 to register. Free.

East Columbia 50+ Center — 6600 Cradlerock Way, Columbia. 410-313-7680.

•AARP Tax assistance. Tuesdays. Appointments start at 9:15 a.m. and are required. 410-313-7680.

•Agewell Exercise. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m., for 10 weeks.

•Belly dance class. Tuesdays, 1-2 p.m. $23 a month.

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

•Bridge. Fridays, 12:30 p.m.

•Chair Yoga. Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. $5 a class, paid monthly.

•Chess Club. Thursdays, 1 p.m. Join seasoned and novice players.

•Computer Seniors of America. Day classes available for basic, advanced and specialized courses. Stop in or call for description and offerings.

•Harmonize Exercise Class. Mondays and Wednesdays, 9-10 a.m. Learn from a certified instructor the fitness method of stamina, strength, stretch and synergy.

•Healthy Food Support Group. Second and fourth Fridays, 10 a.m. The new Senior Peer Resources: Individuals, Networks and Groups support group. Come discuss and share topics related to healthy food and food choices. Elaine Widom, 410-313-7283. Free.

•Latin Jam Dance Class. Mondays, 1-2 p.m. Get down with Latin music and get fit with this low impact dance/exercise class. $20 a month.

•Let's Swap. Through June 8, bring in donations. June 10, shop. Bring in five new or as-good-as-new items to swap. Subject to approval, tickets will be issued for each item accepted. Items accepted: new or from-this-century clothing, jewelry and small gifts.

•Line Dance with Mary McCormick. Mondays, 3:30 p.m. advanced; 4:30 p.m. beginners. Easy to learn movements, with music to keep you soaring. $43.

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

•Pilates. Thursdays, 2:30-3:30 p.m.

•Reflexology. Mondays, 5:15-7:45 p.m.; Fridays, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Make an appointment for a soothing and stress management experience. Call center to register. $53 hour.

•Soul Line Dancing. Mondays, an advanced class, and Wednesdays, a beginner class, 7-8:30 p.m. Learn the patterns and steps for line dancing with a certified dance instructor. $20 monthly.

•Tai Chi-beginners. Wednesdays, 6 p.m.

•Yoga. Tuesdays, 2-3 p.m. $24 class, paid monthly. Taught by Smita Jhavari.

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

•Age Well Exercise. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 a.m. Low impact exercise designed for any fitness level. $32 for 16-week session.

•Book Club. Second Tuesday, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Enjoy reading a book and then share your thoughts with the group.

•Cards and games. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

•Computer Seniors of America. Day classes available for basic, advanced and specialized courses. Stop in or call for description and offerings.

•Golden Corral Bingo breakfast. Second Friday, 8:30 a.m. Breakfast for $7.95 and play free bingo.

•Life is a Highway. June 14, 9:30 a.m. Free educational program specifically designed for mature drivers needing information on new traffic laws and ways to navigate roads safely. 410-313-5192.

•Line Dance. Wednesdays, 2-3 p.m.

•St. Augustine Bingo lunch. Third Tuesday, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Enjoy a free homemade lunch and cash bingo.

Ellicott City Senior Center — 9401 Frederick Road, Ellicott City. 410-313-1421.

•APA Class: Stroke Exercise Program. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 10:45-11:45 a.m. 410-313-5957.

•Billiards. Wednesdays and Fridays, 9 a.m.

•Blood pressure screenings. Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m.-noon. Free.

•Camera club. June 9, 9:30 a.m. This month visit the Baltimore Inner Harbor. Bring a camera and meet at the center by 9:30 a.m. to carpool. Willie Morrison, 410-465-1529.

•Computer Seniors of America. Call center for details.

•Genealogy Class. June 8, 11 a.m. This seminar by Bill Amos will focus on invaluable information which can be found in Military records and how to obtain these documents. The focus will be on information found in military records with emphasis on pension applications and where to get them. Please sign up at the Front Desk or call to reserve your seat, 410-313-1400.

•Kings and Queens Bridge. Wednesdays, 9 a.m.-noon.

•Mah jongg. Tuesdays, 9 a.m.-noon.

•Massage Therapy. Mondays, noon-3 p.m.; and Thursdays, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

•Needlework Club. Wednesdays, 1 p.m. Bring your own knitting, sewing or needlework project and supplies. Free.

•Open Bridge. Mondays and Fridays, 1-4 p.m.

•Piano Lessons. Fridays, 12:30 p.m. Diane Waslick will teach piano lessons. Diane, 410-531-9569, to schedule half-hour appointment. $28.

•Pinochle. Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

•Soft Pastels with Maxine Guertler. Thursdays, through June 9, 1 p.m. Six weeks for $38. Max,443-341-6120.

•Sixty Plus Wills/Legal Screening. Fourth Wednesday, 1-4 p.m. Services include simple wills, powers of attorney, living wills, small estates and deed changes. 410-313-1400 to schedule an appointment.

•SSA Chorus. June 14, 11 a.m. The Social Security Administration Chorus entertain with familiar songs from the past.

•Table Tennis. Mondays and Fridays, 1-4 p.m.

•Talk to a MAP Specialist. June 10, 10 a.m.

Gary J. Arthur Community Center at Glenwood — 2400 Route 97, Cooksville. 410-313-5440.

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

•Billiards. Weekdays, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

•Body Sculpt. Mondays, 11 a.m. $48 for eight weeks. Session begins July 18.

•Cards and games. Fridays, noon.

•Computer Seniors of America. Call the center for class information.

•Drop-in painting. Wednesdays, 9 a.m.-noon. Free.

•Duplicate bridge. Wednesdays, 1 p.m. $1.

•Energize I.T. Monday and Wednesday, 8:20 a.m. $64 for 20 classes. Session begins July 18.

•Gentle Yoga for Beginners. Tuesdays or Thursdays, 10:15 a.m.; and Fridays, 10 a.m. Next session begins Fri., May 27. $45 for eight weeks.

•Hatha yoga I-II. Fridays, 8 a.m. Session begins Fri., May 27. $45.

•Line Dancing: Beginners and Beyond Beginners. Thursdays, 12:45 p.m. beginners; 1:45 p.m. beyond beginners. $50 for 10 classes. Session begins June 16.

•Mah jongg. Wednesdays, 6 p.m.

•Mediation and Relaxation Techniques. Fridays, 9 a.m. Session begins Fri., May 27. $25.50.

•Memorial Day Program. Thu., May 26, 11 a.m.

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

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

•Powerful Practices for Everyday Living. Thu., May 26, 11 a.m.

•Silver Sneakers walking club. Weekdays, 8 a.m.

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

•Sun Catchers with Cathy. Fri., May 27, 1:30 p.m. $30.

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

•Volleyball. Wednesdays, 1 p.m.

Jewish Federation of Howard County — Century Plaza 1000, Suite 400, 10630 Little Patuxent Pkwy., Columbia. 410-730-4976.

•jGroup. Second and fourth Tuesdays, 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.

•Bingo. First Friday, 1 p.m. Cathy Vigus, 410-313-7311 or cvigus@howardcountymd.gov.

•Blood pressure screenings. First Wednesday and third Friday, 9:15-10:45 a.m.

•Bridge and Pinochle. Bridge, Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Pinochle, Wednesdays and Fridays, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Drop in for bridge and pinochle or bring your favorite table game. Bring a bag lunch; coffee, tea and treats will be available. Cathy Vigus, 410-313-7311 or cvigus@howardcountymd.gov.

•Community Knitting and Crocheting Group. Second and fourth Wednesdays, 1-3 p.m. Feel a sense of belonging and create heirloom memories while knitting and crocheting afghans, blankets, baby wear and more for local charities, hospitals and senior centers. Cathy Vigus, 410-313-7311 or cvigus@howardcountymd.gov.

•Duplicate Bridge. Wednesdays, noon-3:30 p.m.; and Fridays, 9:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Enjoy a few hours of drop-in duplicate bridge. Bring a bag lunch; coffee, tea and treats will be available. Cathy Vigus, 410-313-7311 or cvigus@howardcountymd.gov.

•Mah jongg. Wednesdays, 1 p.m. Cathy Vigus, 410-313-7311 or cvigus@howardcountymd.gov.

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. Contact MAP at the number above, map@howardcountymd.gov or http://www.howardcountyaging.org.

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.

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

•Age Well Exercise. 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 Wednesdays, 9:30-10:30 a.m., and Fridays, 9-10 a.m. $39 for 12 classes.

•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 Adult Summer Institute. June 6, 7, 8 and 9, 9:30 a.m. Join for a day of learning for the love of it on the Howard Community College campus. Topics include "The Evolution of the Personal Journal"; "The Four Major Breakthroughs in Renaissance Art"; "Contemporary Documentaries in America"; and "The Civil War in Maryland". 410-313-7279 or 410-313-7275 for a registration packet. Ages 18-59, $18; 60 and older, $15.

Trips — Sponsored by Howard County Recreation and Parks, unless otherwise noted. 410-313-7320 or 410-313-7279.

•American Girl, New York City. June 4, 7 a.m. Calling all moms, dads and grandparents. Spend the day with your favorite little girl in New York City. All guests, including any dolls, are invited to a special lunch at the American Girl Store and then you are free to roam the store and the city until return time. Ages 5 and older. $130. 410-313-7279.

•Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. June 4, 7:30 a.m. Begin your journey in New Jersey and take a ferry to visit the two islands. $89. 410-313-7279.

•Tea in the Tower. June 8, 11 a.m. Take an in-depth tour of the art, architecture and history of the National Cathedral, in Washington. Afterwards, enjoy tea in the observation gallery with great views of the city. Ages 55 and older. $69. 410-313-7279.

Volunteers — Second and fourth Saturdays, 2:15-3:15 p.m. Volunteers needed to sing or play an instrument to perform for the elderly at the Lorien Health Center. All ages are welcome. Tim Belton, 410-730-6006, 410-908-7805 or vesselbelton@yahoo.com.