Howard County seniors

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.

•Another Way to See It Laughter Club. Mondays, 9 a.m. $2 instructor fee at class each week.

•Chair Yoga. Fridays, July 8-Sept. 23, 9:30 a.m. $64 for 12 weeks.

•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.

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

•Fourth Annual Wii Bowling Tournament. July 12, 10 a.m. No fee to participate, but interested bowlers must register no later than July 6. 410-313-7281.

•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.

•Independence Day Cookout. Fri., July 1, noon. Food and entertainment with the Golden Gals. Lunch donation. Call the center to sign up.

•Mah Jongg. Wednesdays, 1 p.m.

•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 [e-mail].

•Qigong. Thursdays, July 7-Sept. 22, 10 a.m. $64 for 12 weeks.

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

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

•Wii Club. Tuesdays, 10 a.m. Improve hand-eye coordination and get exercise while competing against peers. Free.

•Work up the Beat. Thursdays, 1:30 p.m. Freestyle dancing, no instructor. Free.

•Yoga. Wednesdays, July 6-Sept. 21, 11 a.m. $64 for 12 weeks.

East Columbia 50+ Center

6600 Cradlerock Way, Columbia. 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. 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. $20 a month.

•Line Dance with Mary McCormick. Mondays, 3:30 p.m. advanced; 4:30 p.m. beginners. $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. $53 hour.

•Soul Line Dancing. Mondays, an advanced class; and Wednesdays, a beginner class, 7-8:30 p.m. Learn to line dance 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.

•Brain Fitness. Thu., June 30, 10:30 a.m. Learn simple brain exercises. $4.

•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.

•Independence Day Party. July 6, 10:30 a.m. A flag presentation done by the American Legion. $4.

•Just Bead It. Second Wednesdays starting in July, 10:30 a.m. Make a craft with beads. $6 per craft.

•Legal Aid Help and Assistance. Second and fourth Friday, 10 a.m. Free.

•Line Dance. Wednesdays, 2-3 p.m.

•Rummikub. Second Tuesday, 1:30 p.m.

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

Ellicott City Senior Center

9401 Frederick Road, Ellicott City. 410-313-1421.