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! Most Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. A theater club at the center. Call center to confirm attendance. 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.

•Army Field Band's Chamber Brass. April 12, 10:30 a.m. Free.

•Bridge. Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. $2.

•Chess. Wednesdays, 1 p.m.

•Computer Seniors of America. Day classes available for basic, advanced and specialized courses.

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

•Duplicate Bridge. Tuesdays, noon. Free.

•Earth Day Presentation. Fri., April 20, 11 a.m.

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

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

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

•Jim Ellis Book Club. Third Thursdays, 1 p.m. free. 410-313-7213 for reservation information.

•Let's Walk and Move. Tuesdays, 1 p.m.

•Mah Jongg. Wednesdays, 1 p.m.

•Medicare 101. May 9, at 7 p.m. This free workshop by the Howard County Department of Citizen Services' Office on Aging will look at gaps in Medicare coverage and how those gaps can be covered.

•Nutrition Tips for Women over 50. Mon., April 23, 9:30 a.m.

•Nutritional Counseling. Mon., April 23, 10 a.m. Call center to schedule an appointment.

•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. Call center for availability.

•Reflexology. Second Friday. $53 for 55 minutes. Experience 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.

•Water Color Workshop for Fun. Thu., April 19, 9:30 a.m. $33.

•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.

East Columbia50+ Center

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

•Chess Club. Thursdays, 1 p.m.

•Financial Planning Series Part 1: The early Stages of Life. Thu., April 19, 7 p.m. Learn how to road map to save money.

•Financial Planning Series Part 2: Retirementality. April 26, 7 p.m. This workshop features thought-provoking activities, tips and takeaway to clarify vision of retirement.

•Harmonize Exercise.

•Is Your Home Energy Efficient? Thu., April 19, 10 a.m.

•Mary McCormick's Line Dance. Mondays, 3:30 p.m. A class for dancers with little experience. Monthly fees.

•Reversible Pearl Cuff Bracelet. Wed., April 25, 9 a.m. Learn to make aMother's Day gift. $21.

•Seated Yoga. Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m.

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

•Traditional Yoga Classes. Mondays, 11 a.m. and Tuesdays, 2 p.m.

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 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 CitySenior Center

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

•Billiards. Tuesdays, 9 a.m.

•Brain Fitness. April 26, 11 a.m. Learn how sleep can affect brain performance.

•Insighters Group. Tuesdays, 12:30 p.m.

•Open Bridge. Fridays, 1 p.m.

•Painting Together. Thursdays, 9 a.m.

•Pinochle. Mondays and Fridays, 10 a.m.