Hospice and Transitions Program Volunteers needed, especially those who are fluent in Russian. For information, contact the Jewish Social Service Agency (www.jsa.org), 6123 Montrose Rd., Rockville. 301-816-2650. agoott@jssa.org.

Ashton blood drive Sponsored by Sandy Spring Bank and the Lions Club. Thursday, 12:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Ashton United Methodist Church, 17314 New Hampshire Ave. 800-733-2767. www.redcrossblood.org. Appointments recommended.

Silver Spring blood drives Monday, 7 a.m.-1 p.m.; Tuesday, 7:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Montgomery Chapter House, 2020 East West Hwy., Silver Spring. 800-733-2767. www.redcrossblood.org. Appointments recommended.

Ballroom dance Bill Goldberg and Ellen Moran offer instruction and then help participants practice the steps they learn. Wednesday at noon. Margaret Schweinhaut Senior Center, 1000 Forest Glen Rd., Silver Spring. 240-777-8086. Free.

Silver Spring blood drive Next Thursday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Seventh-Day Adventists World Headquarters, 12501 Old Columbia Pike, Silver Spring. 800-733-2767. www.redcrossblood.org. Appointments recommended.

Tai chi exercise An exercise program intended to improve balance, coordination, flexibility and range of motion. Next Thursday at 10:30 a.m. Ross Boddy Community Center, 18529 Brooke Rd., Sandy Spring. 301-570-1204. Free. Registration required.

“Building Blocks of Tai Chi” Next Thursday at 11:15 a.m. Margaret Schweinhaut Senior Center, 1000 Forest Glen Rd., Silver Spring. 240-777-8086. Free. Registration required.

Nutrition talk “Eat Well on a Budget at Home and Out and About,” a presentation by dietician Melanie Polk. Next Thursday at 1:15 p.m. Holiday Park Senior Center, 3950 Ferrara Dr., Wheaton. Free. 240-777-4999.

“Better Bones” Ongoing course on reducing the rate of bone loss and improving flexibility and balance. Next Thursday at 2 p.m. Margaret Schweinhaut Senior Center, 1000 Forest Glen Rd., Silver Spring. 240-777-8086. Free. Registration required.

— Compiled by Lisa M. Bolton

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