Scrabble at the Bain Center

•Community Listening Forum. Mon., Oct. 15, 1 p.m. Find out what residents can expect from the Office on Aging.

•Friends Fall Prevention Screening. Oct. 23, 9:30 a.m.

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

•Mah Jongg. Tuesdays, 9 a.m.

•Monthly Bingo. Oct. 22, 1 p.m. $3.

•Needlework Club. Wednesdays, 1 p.m.

•Nutrition Counseling. Wed., Oct. 17, 12:30 p.m. Registered dietitian Rona Martiyan will present nutrition tips and answer questions. Call center to schedule individual appointments.

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

•Social Security Administration Chorus. Oct. 25, 12:30 p.m.

•Sixty-Plus Wills/Legal Screening. Fourth 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.

•SPRING Mens Forum. Thursdays, 10 a.m.

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

Gary J. ArthurCommunity Centerat Glenwood

2400 Route 97, Cooksville. 410-313-5440.

•Billiards. Weekdays, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

•Blood Pressure Screenings. Tuesdays, 9 a.m.

•Bridge Boot Camp. Oct. 29, 9 a.m.

•Civil War Series: New Orleans. Wed., Oct. 17, 10 a.m.

•Culture, Conversation and Cuisine. Oct. 31, noon. $5.

•Drop-in Basketball. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 9 a.m.

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

•Duplicate Bridge. Mondays and Wednesdays, 1 p.m. $1.

•Energize I.T. Mondays and Wednesdays, beginning Oct. 29, 8:20 a.m. $75 for 20 classes.

•La Boehme and Lunch. Fri., Oct. 12, 10 a.m.

•Look at Our City. Oct. 25, 11 a.m.

•One Stroke Painting Workshop. Thursdays, 10 a.m.

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

•Silver Sneakers Walking Club. Weekdays, 8 a.m.

•Sittercize. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, beginning Oct. 15, 1 p.m. $39 for 18 classes.

•Tai Sophia: Care Giving with Herbs. Fri., Oct. 12, 11 a.m.

•Tai Sophia: How to Balance Inflammation with Food and Herbs. Oct. 26, 11 a.m.

•Waffle Bar. Oct. 24, 9 a.m.

Jewish Federation

of Howard County

Century Plaza 1000, Suite 400, 10630 Little Patuxent Pkwy., Columbia. 410-730-4976.

•jGroup. Oct. 16, 10:30 a.m. "In Our Own Hands." His Majesty's Jewish Brigade — the only all-Jewish fighting unit in World War II — goes into combat against the Nazis and comes away victorious. It is after the war, though, that the real story of the brigade begins, at the Bain Center; and Oct. 23, 11:30 a.m. "No, Virginia, the Jews didn't build the pyramids" looks at both the biblical account of the Israelites in Egypt and known Egyptian sources, including pictures. No bible or knowledge of Egyptian history needed. Federation office. Sophie Novinsky, 410-730-4976, Ext. 103, or [e-mail].

Kiwanis-WallasRecreation Center

3300 Norbert's Way, Ellicott City. 410-313-7311.

•Bingo. First Fridays, 1 p.m. Ages 55 and older.

•Community Knitting and Crocheting Group. Second and fourth Wednesdays, 1-3 p.m. Knit and crochet afghans, blankets, baby wear and more for local charities, hospitals and senior centers.

•Duplicate Bridge. Wednesdays, noon-3:30 p.m.; and Fridays, 9:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Drop in for a few hours of duplicate bridge. Bring a bag lunch; coffee, tea and treats will be available.

•Mah Jongg. Wednesdays, 1 p.m. Ages 55 and older. Free.

•Pinochle. Wednesdays and Fridays, 9:30 a.m. Ages 55 and older.

•What to be Alert to After Signing up for Medicare. Learn how to get the most out of coverage and reduce problems or confusion. To register, call 410-313-7391.

The Laurel Senior Friendship Club

•Craft Show. Sat., Oct. 13, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Jewelry, pottery, baskets, cross stitch articles, homemade sweaters, baby blankets and dolls are just some of the crafts offered. Food concession will serve hot dogs, chips, pizza (after 11 a.m.), sodas and coffee. Laurel Beltsville Senior Activity Center, 7120 Contee Road, Laurel, located behind the Laurel Regional Hospital. Betty, 301-953-2503.

Longwood Senior Center

6150 Foreland Garth, Columbia. 410-313-7217.

•Art Therapy. Second and fourth Friday, 11 a.m.-noon.

•Coffee and Game Social. 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 Laurel50+ Center

9411 Whiskey Bottom Road, Laurel. 410-313-0380.

•Agewell Exercise Class. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m. Sixteen classes for $35.

•Billiards. Weekdays, 9 a.m.

•Blood Pressure Screening. Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m.

•Computer Classes. Call for descriptions of offerings.

•Enhance Fitness. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 11:15 a.m. Sixteen classes for $51.

•Exercise Counseling. Second Thursday, 10 a.m. Call for an appointment.