Are you searching for the secret to living well with an ongoing health problem? The Take Charge! workshop, a free six-week series of classes for people with ongoing health conditions, may help. All workshop members receive a free manual; Dec. 10-Jan. 28 (no sessions Dec. 24 and Jan. 21), 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Sackville Seniors Recreation Centre, 780 Upper Wentworth St. For more information and to register, email TakeCharge@hhsc.ca or call 1-855-333-2376 or 905-521-2100 ext. 77153.

Try your luck at creating new words. All skill levels welcome. Registration required. Mondays, Dec. 10 and 17, 2 p.m., Ancaster Branch, 905- 546-3415

Sherwood library, 467 Upper Ottawa St., holds knitting program every Monday 7-8:30 p.m. starting Jan. 9.

Help dealing with depression, anxiety, fear and panic attacks during meetings every Monday, 8 p.m., at Emmanual United Church. Call for more information call 905-304-6802.