“Building Blocks of Tai Chi” Thursdays at 11:15 a.m. Margaret Schweinhaut Senior Center, 1000 Forest Glen Rd., Silver Spring. 240-777-8086. Registration required.
“Bone Builders” exercise classes Twice-weekly sessions that intend to improve bone density; the regimen incorporates balance and weight training. Thursdays and Tuesdays at 3 p.m. Potomac Library, 10101 Glenolden Dr. 240-777-1350. 240-777-0690.
“Mindfulness Meditation” For all levels of experience. Thursdays at 7:15 p.m. Sugarloaf Congregation of Unitarian Universalists, 16913 Germantown Rd., Germantown. 301-540-8091.
“Laugh for a Good Cause” comedy night The benefit for Hospice Caring features Jimmie “J.J.” Walker, Last Comic Standing contestant Mike Aronin and local comedian Irwin Weinstein. Thursday at 8 p.m.; doors open at 6 p.m. Laughter Hours Comedy Club, 7 Dalamar St., Gaithersburg. $25. 301-869-4673. hospice@hospicecaring.org.
Walking Club A 45-minute neighborhood walk. Saturdays, Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8:15 a.m. Friendship Heights Village Center, 4433 S. Park Ave., Chevy Chase. 301-656-2797. www.friendshipheightsmd.gov.
Gentle yoga For anyone affected by cancer; stretching, breathing and relaxation exercises to help improve muscle tone and aid in stress management. Monday at 10 and 11:15 a.m. Hope Connections for Cancer Support, 5430 Grosvenor Lane, Bethesda. 301-493-5002. www.hopeconnectionsforcancer.org. Free.
Yoga Now! for teens For ages 12 to 18. Mondays and Tuesdays at 3:30 p.m. VisArts at Rockville, 155 Gibbs St. 301-602-3866. www.visartscenter.org. $10 per class. Registration required.
Open Wii exercise For all skill levels: interactive video games of tennis, bowling, boxing and more. Tuesdays, 10 a.m.-noon. Margaret Schweinhaut Senior Center, 1000 Forest Glen Rd., Silver Spring. 240-777-8086.
Ball exercise Use of a stability ball engages core muscles and helps improve balance. Exercises can be done in a chair or on the floor. Tuesdays at 11 a.m. Margaret Schweinhaut Senior Center, 1000 Forest Glen Rd., Silver Spring. Call 301-896-3689 for fee information. Registration required.
“Coping With Change” discussion group With a focus on dealing with life changes in positive ways. Tuesday at 1 p.m. Margaret Schweinhaut Senior Center, 1000 Forest Glen Rd., Silver Spring. 240-777-8086.
CPR training for teenagers For ages 12 to 17, training in adult, child and infant CPR. Next Thursday at 6:30 p.m. MedStar Montgomery Medical Center, 18101 Prince Philip Dr., Olney. 301-774-8881. www.montgomerygeneral.org. $35. Registration required.
Chronic pain monthly support groups Pain Connection, 12320 Parklawn Dr., Rockville. Call 301-231-0008 for information.
Memory screenings Register by Nov. 2 for appointments on Nov. 13: National Memory Screening Day. Two locations: The Village at Rockville, 9701 Veirs Dr. 301-354-8447. Renaissance Gardens at Riderwood, 3160 Gracefield Rd., Silver Spring. 301-572-8420.
— Compiled by Lisa M. Bolton
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