Scrabble at the Bain Center

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.

•Acting Up! Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. A theater club at the center. Free.

•African American Month Celebration. Feb. 21, 10 a.m. Lyric Opera presents "Marian Anderson a Legacy of Hope." Free.

•American Indian Experience. Second Mondays, 1 p.m. Call center to register.

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

•Art of Qigong with David Foulk. Discover the benefits of the ancient practice of qigong, which combines breathing techniques, gentle movement and meditation to cleanse and strengthen the body. Thursdays until March 7, from 10-11 a.m. $53.

•Beginner Soul Line Dance Class. Jesse Barnes, a dance instructor with Senior Centers throughout Maryland, teaches beginners line dance steps while they exercise at the same time. Thursdays until March 8. $53.

•Brain Fitness-Neurobics. Instructor Robin Zahor, R.N., B.S.N. teaches how to keep the mind sharp using techniques that improve cognitive performance. Call 410-313-7213, to register. Feb. 28, 10 a.m. free.

Chair Yoga. Karen Petra teaches the art of relaxation while sitting in a chair and how to become more adept at stretching forgotten muscles. Fridays until March 9, 9:30-10:30 a.m. $53.

•Chess. Wednesdays, 1 p.m.

•Drop-in Sewing Circle. Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. Free.

•Duplicate Bridge. Tuesdays, noon. Free.

•Gathering of the Arts. Mondays, 1 p.m. and Thursdays, 9 a.m. Drop-in class, bring your own supplies.

•Drop-In Sewing. Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. Free.

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

•Health Insurance Assistance. Information and counseling services. Medicare beneficiaries, people age 60 and older and those with disabilities age 55 and older. Weekdays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 410-313-7391.

•Jim Ellis Book Club. Call 410-313-7213, for reservation information or stop by the front desk. Third Thursdays, 1 p.m. free.

•Mah Jongg. Wednesdays, 1 p.m.

•Parkinson's Support Group. First Saturdays, 11 a.m. For individuals with a diagnosis of early onset Parkinson's disease. Malcolm Wolf, 301-490-7288 or [e-mail].

•Ping pong. Tuesdays, noon-4:15 p.m.; Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.-4:15 p.m.; Thursdays, 6-9 p.m.; and Fridays, 8:30 a.m.-noon. Free.

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

•Scrabble. Tuesdays, 1 p.m.

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

•Thursday Night Bridge. Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. $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 at the Bain Center. Class taught by certified instructor Mary Garrett. Wendesdays until March 7, 11 a.m.-noon. $53.

•Zumba. Students will learn dance movements that will improve joint flexibility and range of motion. Call 410-313-7213 to register. Fridays until March 9, 10:30-11:30 a.m. $53.

East Columbia50+ Center

6600 Cradlerock Way, Columbia. 410-313-7680.

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

•Robert's New Release Cinema. Thu., Feb. 16, 7 p.m. View a critically acclaimed new movie on DVD. Free.

•Sew Who Cares. Tuesdays, 11 a.m. Join a group for people who want to improve knitting, crochet and cross-stitch skills.

Elkridge Senior Center

6540 Washington Blvd., Elkridge. 410-313-5192.

•AARP Tax Assistance. Feb. 22, March 14 and 21, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. 410-313-5192 or 410-313-4930 for appointments. Free.

•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 Tuesdays, 12:30-1:30 p.m.

•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 Fridays, 8:30 a.m. Breakfast for $7.95; free bingo.

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

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

•Line Dance. Wednesdays, 2-3 p.m.

•Rummikub. Second Tuesdays, 1:30 p.m.

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

Ellicott City

Senior Center

9401 Frederick Road, Ellicott City. 410-313-1400.