Jul 26, 2018 - Iron Rooster Restaurant in Annapolis. Tuesday, August 28. $10 (R); $13 (NR). 9:00 am â 3 pm. PARKS DIRE
John E. Howard Senior Activity Center
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2018 SUMMER CALENDAR
Welcome to the John E. Howard Senior Activity Center June, July, & August 2018 Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 9 am – 3:30 pm Scheduled Closures: Wednesday, July 4 Independence Day
Summer 2018 Registration
Registration begins Monday, May 14 for Residents (R) only. Note: The center will open at 7 am on May 14 only to assist with registrations. Registration begins on Monday, May 21, 2018 for Non-residents (NR). Don’t Wait and Be Too Late! Please register at least one week prior to the class/trip start date so we can plan accordingly. A minimum number of registrants are required for most activities to be held. Trip refunds are not given unless your spot can be filled with someone from our waiting list. Refer to the refund policy. A fee assistance program is available for residents who need financial help to participate in our classes that have a fee greater than $35. Fee reduction may be available based on income and family size. Contact the center for details.
4400 Shell St. Capitol Heights, MD 20743 Phone: (301) 735-2400
TTY: (301) 699-2544
John E. Howard Senior Activity Center Information PARKS DIRECT is the M-NCPPC New Registration System! Take time to learn how to register yourself for M-NCPPC, Dept. of Parks and Recreation classes, trips and events in PARKS DIRECT. Free workshops are offered on the 2nd Mondays of the month at 1 pm. Be sure to sign up to secure your spot! You’ll be glad you did!
REFUND POLICY
1. 100% refunds are issued when M-NCPPC/JEHSAC cancels an activity. 2. All other refunds are subject to a 20% withdrawal fee except for within 24 hours of the original registration date. 3. Withdrawal from an activity may be processed at any facility or online AT LEAST 7 DAYS PRIOR to the activity start date. 4. Withdrawal from an activity must be processed at the offering facility if WITHIN 7 DAYS of the activity start date. 5. Refunds MUST be requested prior to the end of the course. Refunds will NOT be issued once the course has ended. 6. Refunds for trip withdrawals will be issued only if the spot can be resold. 7. Credits nor refunds will be issued for classes missed by the participant. 8. Cash refunds are not allowed. 9. Refunds may be immediately credited to your PARKS DIRECT account or be issued per original method of payment: as a credit on your credit card which can take 3 to 5 days to process or a check which can take 3 to 4 weeks to process. Senior Trip Information For your information, we have included the type of vehicle provided on our trips; however, it’s not guaranteed and may be changed. Here are some of the vehicles we use: M-NCPPC activity bus - small activity bus that seats 12-13 adult passengers Commission bus– large (27 passenger), white bus Charter bus– a private company is contracted to provide a bus (typically
passengers) Trip Refunds:
40-50
When you see these feet, it means the trip involves a lot of walking.
Trip refunds can only be given if your spot is filled with someone on the waiting list.
approve and process all trip cancellations.
The center director must
John E. Howard Senior Activity Center Information Walking for Wellness!
WMATA Senior SmarTrip Cards are sold at the Center.
The purchaser must be at least 65 years of age with a government issued photo ID. Cost of the card is $2. See the front desk staff to make your purchase.
Time to lace up your shoes and walk the new John E. Howard loop trail! Every Thursday meet in the lobby at 10 am and walk the trail until 11 am. Walking is good for your heart, joints, and muscles! Join the walking movement!
KEEPING IT GREEN IN 2018 1. 2. 3. 4.
Save paper, please take only 1 Senior Activity Calendar per season. Avoid paper clutter. Learn how to find the information you need online! Recycle paper, bottles & cans. Never litter! Please dispose of garbage properly.
Upcoming AARP Smart Driver Course July 26, 2018 9:30 am - 2 pm $15/AARP Members; $20/Non-AARP Members Refresh your driving skills with the AARP Smart Drivers Course. You will learn defensive driving techniques, proven safety strategies, and new traffic laws and rules of the road. There are no tests to pass. You simply sign up and learn. Upon completion you could receive a multiyear discount on your car insurance. Bring your own lunch. Call the AARP Maryland State Coordinator: Ted Peterkin at (240) 603-2950 to register. Payment is due by check or money order (no cash) to AARP the day of the class.
John E. Howard Senior Activity Center: Classes CLASS
LOCATION
DAYS/DATES
Balance Training
Gym
Fitness Boot Camp
Gym
Line Dance
Intermediate Fitness
PARKS DIRECT
FEE
Monday, Wednesday & Friday 11 - 11:45 am June 4 – June 29 July 9 – August 3 August 6 –August 31
17507-439A 17507-439B 17507-439C
$25 (R); $33 (NR) $25 (R); $33 (NR) $25 (R); $33 (NR)
Monday, Wednesday & Friday June 4 – June 29 12 -1 pm July 6 – August 1 August 3 –August 29
17511-439A 17511-439B 17511-439C
$25 (R); $33 (NR) $25 (R); $33 (NR) $25 (R); $33 (NR)
Gym
Tuesday June 5 – June 26 9:30-11:30 am 23501-439A July 10 – July 31 23501-439B August 7 –August 28 23501-439C
$15 (R); $20 (NR) $15 (R); $20 (NR) $15 (R); $20 (NR)
Room 14
Monday June 4 - June 25
Stress Game Management/ Room Breathing Techniques
Tuesday &Thursday June 5 – June 14 July 10 – July 19
TIME
11am – 12pm
17531-439A
$20 (R); $26 (NR)
10 - 11 am
17523-439A 17523-439B
$10 (R); $13 (NR) $10 (R); $13(NR)
R- Resident of Prince George’s or Montgomery Counties NR- Non-resident of Prince George’s or Montgomery Counties IMPORTANT: A minimum number of registrants are required for programs and trips to be held. You MUST register or sign up for classes, trips, and events at least one week prior to the start date so we can plan accordingly.
John E. Howard Senior Activity Center: Classes CLASS
LOCATION DAYS/DATES
TIME
PG Parks Alerts
Room 14
Every Monday
11:30am –12 pm
PARKS FEE DIRECT N/A FREE
“Corrine’s” Craft Corner
Social Room
Tuesday &Thursday
10 am - 2 pm
N/A
FREE
Bible Club
Game Room
Wednesday
12:30 -1:30 pm N/A
FREE
Card Players Club Social Room
Tuesday
1 – 2 pm
N/A
FREE
Spiritual Enrichment
Social Room
4th Thursday
11 am – 12 pm
N/A
FREE
Walking for Wellness with “Mz. Hattie”
Loop Trail
Thursdays
10:30 – 11:30 am
N/A
FREE
Healthy Living with Patricia Smith
Gym
Tuesdays & Thursdays
10:30 - 11:30 am N/A
SAGE Class Register with PGCC
Healthy Living with Patricia Smith
Gym
Tuesdays & Thursdays
11:30 am 12:30 pm
N/A
SAGE Class Register with PGCC
Music Appreciation & Mastery Class
Room 13
Wednesdays
10am -12 pm
N/A
SAGE Class Register with PGCC
Music Appreciation & Mastery Class
Room 13
Wednesdays
12:30 – 2:30 pm
N/A
SAGE Class Register with PGCC
Spanish
Room 13
Fridays
10 - 11am
N/A
Spanish
Room 13
Fridays
11:15 am 1:15 pm
N/A
SAGE Class Register with PGCC SAGE Class Register with PGCC
(Learn how to receive PG Parks Alerts for notifications of closures)
(meet in Lobby @ 10:15)
(Beginner Piano)
(Intermediate Piano) (Beginner)
(Intermediate)
John E Howard Senior Activity Center: Trips and Special Events
June 2018 Sight and Sound Theater: Jesus Friday, June 1 $125 (R): $163 (NR) 9 am – 9 pm Parks Direct Code: JEHSAC-20180601 Sight & Sound Theatres invites you to experience the greatest rescue story of all time! JESUS is the action-packed musical stage adventure that takes you on a miraculous journey alongside the most famous person ever to walk the earth and the everyday people whose lives he changed forever. The fee includes transportation aboard a charter bus and admission. Meals are at your own expense. Lunch will be at Miller’s Smorgasbord (price approximately $25-$30).
World Environment Day Tuesday, June 5 FREE 1-2 pm In Recognition of World Environment Day we will have a presentation and focus on this year’s theme “Beat Plastic Pollution”. Join in the discussion with a representative from The Alice Ferguson Foundation. The Alice Ferguson Foundation’s mission is to connect people to their local watershed through education and stewardship. The Trash Free Potomac Watershed Initiative seeks to prevent litter and the negative impacts of trash on our water. Get the specifics on what YOU can do to improve life on the planet! Sign up at the center. United States Botanic Garden Thursday, June 7 $15 (R); $20 (NR) 10 am – 2 pm Parks Direct Code: JEHSAC-20180828 The United States Botanic Garden Conservatory is a must-see for those horticulture lovers who just can't get enough of flowers, ferns, and other types of plants. The location houses eight garden rooms and roughly 10,000 plants, some over 165 years old. The fee includes transportation aboard an M-NCPPC activity bus. Lunch is at your expense at a local establishment, prices range from $15-$30.
John E Howard Senior Activity Center: Trips and Special Events Walking for Wellness Loop Trail Grand Opening Thursday, June 7 FREE 10 – 11:30 am Join us for a celebration of our new loop trail exercise area. Meet in the lobby and walk just for the fun of it. As a special treat after the walk, “Mz. Hattie” will provide a mini beginners line dance lesson on the trail! Light refreshments will be available.
Birthday Celebration Friday, June 8 FREE 12:30 - 1:30 pm Celebrate June birthdays with cake, ice cream and conversation with friends. Sign up at the center front desk no later than one week prior to the event. Space is limited. Senior Activity Planning Meeting Monday, June 11 FREE 11 am – 12 pm Would you like to provide input on the type of trips, classes, and events at John E. Howard Senior Activity Center? Take this opportunity to share your ideas and take a sneak peek at the upcoming calendar of activities. Please sign up at the center no later than one week prior to the event.
Father’s Day Luncheon Friday June 22 $10 (R); $13 (NR) 12:30 pm – 2 pm PARKS DIRECT code: JEHSAC-SPEC-GA-20180622 This is a great opportunity to celebrate fathers, grandfathers and all the father figures in our lives. Enjoy delicious food and a live musical performance by Too Smooth Dudes featuring Angela Bass!
John E. Howard Senior Activity Center: Trips and Special Events Wellness on Wheels Mobile Health Clinic Tuesday, June 26 FREE 9 am – 12 pm Doctors Hospital Wellness on Wheels is a mobile health screening vehicle that provides medical reviews and health screenings for blood pressure, glucose and cholesterol. There is also a nurse practitioner aboard to answer your questions. The mobile unit has 2 exam rooms for privacy and a lift for wheelchair access. Don’t miss this opportunity.
Ocean City Day Trip Thursday, June 28 $55 (R); $72 (NR) 7:30 am – 8:00 pm PARKS DIRECT# ECSAC-20180628 Let’s head to the beach! John E. Howard and Evelyn Cole Senior Activity Centers are taking a fun day trip to Ocean City, Maryland. Enjoy a walk on the boardwalk, a splash in the water, or a ride on the Carousel. There is plenty of summer fun on this trip. Meals are at your own expense at one of the many local restaurants. The average meal prices is $7 to $30. Fee includes transportation aboard a charter bus and light refreshments. Note: this trip departs from and returns to Evelyn Cole Senior Activity Center, 5720 Addison Road, Seat Pleasant.
Movie Matinee: Wonder Woman Friday, June 29 FREE 12 noon – 2 pm Before she was Wonder Woman (Gal Gadot), she was Diana, princess of the Amazons, trained to be an unconquerable warrior. Raised on a sheltered island paradise, Diana meets an American pilot (Chris Pine) who tells her about the massive conflict that's raging in the outside world. Convinced that she can stop the threat, Diana leaves her home for the first time. Fighting alongside men in a war to end all wars, she finally discovers her full powers and true destiny. Sign up at the front desk. Light snacks will be available.
July 2018
World Chocolate Day Friday, July 6 FREE 12:30 – 2 pm th World Chocolate Day is actually July 7 and serves as an opportunity to learn fun facts about chocolate and of course consume chocolate of various kinds! Celebrate this sweet treat today with assorted samples while supplies last.
John E. Howard Senior Activity Center: Trips and Special Events UniverSoul Circus Thursday, July 13 $28 (R); $37 (NR) 9 am – 3 pm PARKS DIRECT code: JEHSAC-20180713 The UniverSoul Circus is the most interactive circus in the world. It’s deeply rooted, traditional circus, with a fresh and energetic flair. A show you don’t’ want to miss! The fee includes transportation the M-NCPPC commission bus and admission. Lunch is at your own expense; average menu prices $12 - $28.
Summer Sensations Cookout- T-SHIRT TAKEOVER Friday, July 13 $10 (R); $13 (R) 11am–2pm PARKS DIRECT code: JEHSAC-SPEC-GA-20180713 Evelyn Cole Senior Activity Center will join John E. Howard Senior Activity Center for a mid-day cookout! Wear your favorite t-shirt while you enjoy some of your favorite cookout food, drinks, and games. The Musical performance by The Rise Band and Show is guaranteed to make you dance, bob your head, or tap your feet. Register early as space is limited! You don’t want to miss this event!
Wellness on Wheels Mobile Health Clinic Tuesday, July 17 FREE 9 am – 12 pm Doctors Hospital mobile health screening vehicle will be available to provide medical reviews and health screenings for blood pressure, glucose and cholesterol .There will be a nurse practitioner aboard to answer your questions. The mobile unit has 2 exam rooms for privacy and there is a lift for wheelchair access. Don’t miss this opportunity.
Birthday Celebration Friday, July 20 FREE 12:30 - 1:30 pm Celebrate July birthdays with cake, ice cream and conversation with friends. Sign up at the center front desk no later than one week prior to the event. Seating is limited.
John E. Howard Senior Activity Center: Trips and Special Events Movie Matinee: Food Matters Friday, July 27 FREE 12 noon – 2 pm “Let Thy Food be thy Medicine”. Food Matters is a documentary about nutrition. The film presents the thesis that a selective diet can play a key role in treating a range of health conditions such as diabetes, cancer, heart disease and depression. Sign up at the front desk. Light snacks will be available.
August 2018 Movie Matinee: Hidden Figures Friday, August 3 FREE 12 noon – 2 pm Three brilliant African-American women at NASA -- Katherine Johnson (Taraji P. Henson), Dorothy Vaughan (Octavia Spencer) and Mary Jackson (Janelle Monáe) -- serve as the brains behind one of the greatest operations in history: the launch of astronaut John Glenn (Glen Powell) into orbit, a stunning achievement that restored the nation's confidence, turned around the Space Race and galvanized the world. Sign up at the front desk. Light snacks will be available. Spirit of Washington Lunchtime Cruise Friday, August 17 $75 (R); $98 (NR) 9 am – 3 pm PARKS DIRECT code: JEHSAC-20180817 Join us for a great and exciting Potomac River lunch cruise. The fee includes transportation aboard an M-NCPPC activity bus, admission and lunch.
Birthday Celebration Friday, August 24 FREE 12:30 - 1:30 pm Celebrate August birthdays with cake, ice cream and conversation with friends. Sign up at the center front desk no later than one week prior to the event. Seating is limited.
Iron Rooster Restaurant in Annapolis Tuesday, August 28 $10 (R); $13 (NR) 9:00 am – 3 pm PARKS DIRECT code: JEHSAC-20180828 At Iron Rooster you’ll find a new twist on traditional comfort food, legendary hospitality, and a real sense of community whether you’re looking for breakfast all day, lunch, supper, or drinks. The fee includes transportation aboard an M-NCPPC activity bus. Lunch is at your expense with prices ranging from $18-$25.
John E. Howard Senior Activity Center: Trips and Special Events
Wellness on Wheels Mobile Health Clinic Tuesday, August 28 FREE 9 am – 12 pm Doctors Hospital mobile health screening vehicle will be available to provide medical reviews and health screenings for blood pressure, glucose and cholesterol .There will be a nurse practitioner aboard to answer your questions. The mobile unit has 2 exam rooms for privacy and there is a lift for wheelchair access. Don’t miss this opportunity.
Boomers Making a Difference Day Friday, August 31 FREE 10:30 am – 2:00 pm Baby Boomers also known as “Boomers” are described as those born from approximately 1940 through 1964. The phrase baby boom refers to a noticeable increase in the birth rate. The post-war population increase was described as a "boom" by various newspaper reporters. If you are a “Boomer” join us today and make a difference at John E. Howard Senior Activity Center while we plant flowers and clean up the exterior of the center. After all the hard work we will enjoy live entertainment and a pizza party. Sign up at the center no later than Friday, August 24th.
John E. Howard Senior Activity Center: Special Activities Bingo-Fest Bingo-Fest: Prince George’s Ballroom PARKSDIRECT# 26504-444B Admission: donation of new school supply items
Friday, August 3 10 am – 2 pm (doors open at 9:30am)
Let’s play BINGO! Win some great bingo prizes and have lots of fun while supporting our County elementary school students by donating school supplies for Prince George’s students in need. A supply list of needed items will be available in July. A box lunch will be provided by the p[rince George’s County, Dept. of Family Services, Aging Services Division. No Transportation is available from the center.
Father’s Day Luncheon
Friday June 22, 12:30 - 2 pm COST:
$10/Resident
$13/Non-resident
PARKS DIRECT #: JEHSAC-SPEC-GA-20180622
Enjoy a special afternoon just for Dads with a catered lunch and live entertainment by Too Smooth Dudes Featuring Angela Bass. Registration is first come, first serve. Spaces are limited. You must register no later than Friday, June 15.
Summer Sensations Cook Out T-SHIRT TAKOVER Friday July13 11 am - 2 pm $10 (Resident); $13 (Non-resident) PARKSDIRECT Code# JEHSAC-SPEC-GA-20180713 Wear your favorite t-shirt while you enjoy some of your favorite cookout food, drinks, and games. The musical performance by The Rise Band and Show is guaranteed to make you dance, bob your head, or tap your feet. Register early as space is limited! You don’t want to miss this event!
FREE
John E. Howard Senior Activity Center Health and Wellness Activities
FREE
Seniors and Identity Theft Wednesday, June 6 FREE 1-2 pm Many of the fraud risks to older adults center on medical records, healthcare scams, and mail theft. Seniors are at special risk for identity theft consequences because they're usually living on a fixed income and have some savings. Learn how you can maintain fiscal health by protecting your identity. Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD): What You Should Know Wednesday, June 20 FREE 1-2 pm Healthy blood flow and blood pressure is critical to every one of your body’s biological functions. Come and learn how PAD affects your health. Complimentary screening will be provided as time allows. Laughter Yoga Wednesday, July 11 FREE 1-2 pm Laughter Yoga is a unique exercise for health and happiness. It has many health benefits for physical and mental wellness. Attend this demonstration and laugh your way to a healthier you. 5 Signs of Aging You Should Not Ignore Wednesday, July 25 FREE 1-2 pm Attend this informative presentation and learn which signs of aging you may be ignoring but can address to help you enjoy a healthier happier life. Humor: Keep Your Wits About You Wednesday, August 1 FREE 1-2 pm Along with gratitude, hope, and spirituality, a sense of humor belongs to the set of strengths positive psychologists call transcendence; together they help us forge connections to the world and provide meaning to life. Health Benefits of Stretching in Older Adults Wednesday, August 22 FREE 1-2 pm Stretching benefits include development and maintenance of strength, improving flexibility, and increased circulation and blood flow to provide a greater quality of life and healthy aging.
FREE
John E. Howard Senior Activity Center Health and Wellness Activities
FREE
FREE BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING!
No appointment necessary 2nd Fridays
10 am – 12 Noon
June 8
~ July 13 ~ August 10 Wellness on Wheels
Wellness on Wheels Mobile Health Clinic Health Services Conveniently Available at John E. Howard Senior Activity Center
FREE! 9am – Noon Tuesdays: June 26, July 17, and August 28 A collaboration between the Prince George’s County Health Department and Doctors Community Hospital, Wellness on Wheels or W.O.W. is a mobile clinic that travels to various locations in the area and provides FREE services to help you maintain or improve your health. Wellness on Wheels is staffed by a team of experienced and compassionate healthcare professionals. They provide a wide range of services to people ages 18 and older. Services provided include: + +
Diabetes screenings Cholesterol screenings
+ +
Blood pressure screenings Medication reviews and education
John E. Howard Senior Activity Center: Information Corner IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS Senior Nutrition/ Transportation Legal Aid Department of Family Services Seniors County Information Medicare Information Call-A-Bus
301-265-8475 301-927-6800 301-265-8401 301-265-8450 800-633-4227 301-499-8603
Senior Nutrition Program The Senior Nutrition Program is offered Monday through Friday featuring a healthy, well-balanced meal. Individuals who are 60 & better can reserve a meal by contacting our Nutrition Manager @ 301-4203120 or by contacting the Department of Family Services Nutrition Office at 301-265-8475. You must register by 11am the day before you would like a meal, register by 11am Friday for a Monday meal.
The actual donation is $3.00. Please donate as much as you can. If you need to cancel your meal, please do so at least two (2) days in advance with the Nutrition Manager. Please bring exact change to cover your donation. Note: There will be no lunch program when Prince George’s County schools have a delayed opening or closed due to inclement weather conditions. Reminder: Lunch is subject to change depending on the Office on Aging’s schedule.
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Volunteer Opportunities
Trip Refund Policy:
From time to time, please stop at the office and make sure your personal information is correct. Let us know if you have any changes including emergency contact names and phone numbers.
Volunteer Opportunities: Do you have a special skill or talent you would like to share with others? Would you like to teach classes to seniors, here at the John E Howard Senior Activity Center? If so, give us a call at (301) 735-2400.
Trip refunds will only be available if your registration is replaced by someone on the waiting list. Please refer to the complete refund policy on page 2 of this calendar.
Disability Accommodations The Department of Parks and Recreation encourages and supports the participation of individuals with disabilities. Register a minimum of two weeks in advance of the program start date to request and receive a disability accommodation.
Weather Policy & Center Closures
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