By KERI LIPPERINI

Special to the Recorder

Learn to live better with an ongoing health problem by managing pain, fatigue, depression and other symptoms. Living Well is a six-week program that teaches self-management tools. The next classes will be on Tuesdays, Jan. 29 through March 5, at 11 a.m. at Calvert Pines Senior Center. There is a $25 refundable fee for materials. Call 410-535-4606 or 301-855-1170 for more information.

Get help with taxes

AARP Tax-Aide counselors will begin tax preparation Monday, Feb. 11. This program is open to low- to moderate-income senior citizens who are aged 50-plus. Appointments are required and can be scheduled starting Feb. 4 by calling one of the three senior centers.

News from Calvert Pines Senior Center

Do you enjoy singing? The Variety Players meet every Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. No prior singing experience is necessary. Just drop by to join in the fun.

Always wanted to learn how to carve wood? Try Bas Relief Woodcarving, a pineapple or horn blower, in this three-day workshop held Tuesdays, Jan. 22 and 29 and Feb. 5, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Space is limited. The $45 fee includes materials. Participants must preregister.

News from North Beach Senior Center

Join the fun of a Ladies Only Pajama Party and Potluck from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 22. Come dressed in pajamas for an evening of fun, games and food. Bring a favorite appetizer or dessert.

News from Southern Pines Senior Center

Drop-in Watercolor classes taught by Pat Troiani will be held Thursdays, Jan. 10 and 24, Feb. 14 and 28, March 14 and 28 and April 11 and 25, from 12:30 to 4 p.m. Participants can pay as they go, $10 per person per session. Get help with unfinished work or start a new project. Beginners are welcome.

Take a trip

Enjoy a tour of Joint Base Andrews on Wednesday, March 6. Highlights include a demo by the 316th Security Forces K-9 military working dogs, a tour of the KC-135 Stratotanker aerial refueling military aircraft and the 1st Helicopter Squadron that is used to transport the president and other dignitaries. The $40 fee includes transportation, tour and lunch at the Courses Buffet.

Embark on a journey with Noah and his family at the Sight and Sound Theatre in Lancaster, Pa., on Thursday, April 11. Watch as he builds his boat and has hundreds of animals enter the great ark that surrounds the audience on three sides of the 300-foot stage. The $115 includes transportation, show and a family-style dinner.