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

*Book discussions. Discover good reads. Fourth Tuesday, 10-11:30 a.m.

*Musical Interludes. Fri., Aug. 22, 1 p.m. Heidi Sturniolo will perform on harp her interpretation of classical and modern favorites. Followed by dessert reception. To register, call 410-313-7213.

*Senior Chorus. Wednesdays, beginning Aug. 27 (15 weeks) 9:45-11:15 a.m. $19.10. Performances are held at The Bain Center and out in the community. For beginners and experienced vocalists. Directed by Howard Community College musicians. 410-313-7469.

East Columbia 50+ Center -- 6600 Cradlerock Way, Columbia. 410-313-7700 or 410-313-7680.

*Boot Camp. Tuesday and Thursday, 7-8 a.m. $55 for six weeks. Includes outdoor exercises such as calisthenics, resistance training and strength and conditioning training. 410-313-7680 to register.

*Bridge for Beginners. Mondays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. $36 for six sessions. Includes textbook. To register, call 410-313-7680 or visit the center.

*Scrapbooking. Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m.-noon. Bring photos. Three different levels offered: Level I - Photo Safety and Preservation, Getting Organized and Cropping and Journaling; Level II - Tools and Technique; Level III - Advance Cropping. $5 per session. To sign up, call 410-313-7680.

Glenwood Senior Center -- 2400 Route 97, Cooksville. 410-313-5440.

*Advanced Tai Chi. Thursdays, 11 a.m.-noon. $35 for eight classes.

*Ceramics. Tuesdays, 12:30 p.m. Free; must provide own materials. Drop-in on Fridays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

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

*Reflexology. Tuesdays, 1-4 p.m. $40 per session.

*Rubber Stamping open workshop. Aug. 28, 9:30 a.m. $3. Register by Mon., Aug. 25.

*Sit & Fit Armchair. Tuesdays and Thursdays, beginning Aug. 26, 11 a.m.-noon. $32 for 16 classes.

*Silver Sneakers Walking Club. Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 8:30 a.m.

Kiwanis-Wallas Recreation Center -- 10481 Frederick Road, Ellicott City. 410-313-2637.

*Bunco. Mon., Aug. 25, 10:30-11:30 a.m. $1 donation. 410-313-7320.

Neighbor Ride -- 8950 Route 108, Suite 115, Columbia. 410-884-7433.

*For Howard County residents over age 60. Neighbor Ride has qualified volunteer drivers who take seniors to various locations. A modest fee is charged. Call for a free registration packet. Daytime, evening and weekend volunteer drivers are needed. E-mail volunteer@neighborride.org or call 410-884-7433.

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

*Book discussions. Discover good reads. Free. Fourth Tuesday, 10-11:30 a.m.

Senior Wheels USA Program -- Power wheelchairs available for seniors and the disabled. No cost to the recipient, if qualified. No deposit required. Provided to those who can no longer walk or self-propel a manual wheelchair. 1-800-246-6010.

Slayton House -- 10451 Twin Rivers Road Columbia. 301-596-4883.

*Senior Yoga. Thursdays, Sept. 4-Oct. 9, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Free class on Aug. 28. Slower paced, gentle yoga emphasizing yogic breathing and stress reduction, geared to the needs of the individual. Appropriate for various level of experience. $78 for six weeks or $15 drop-in. Columbia lien payers may request a 10 percent discount. To register, call 410-730-3987.

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

*Thu., Aug. 21, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Bus trip to Washington, D.C. Learn all the inside secrets of the spy business on a self-guided tour. Lunch on your own as Spy City Café or other restaurants within walking distance. Open to children. $49. Call 410-313-7320.

*Sun., Aug. 24, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Toby's Dinner Theatre in Columbia. Musical about a young girl and a charismatic guitar-playing roustabout. More than 20 Elvis tunes and other fifties favorites. No transportation provided; meet the trip leader in the lobby of the dinner theater. $44. Call 410-313-7320.

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