John E. Howard Senior Activity Center

Temporary Closure

Please be advised that the John E. Howard Community Center/Senior Center will be closed from March 16-20, 2026.

The facility will reopen on Saturday, March 21, 2026. We apologize for any inconvenience this temporary closure may cause and appreciate your understanding.

4400 Shell Street
Capitol Heights, MD 20743

Amenities

4400 Shell Street
Capitol Heights, MD 20743

Tel: 301-735-2400

Email: johnehowardseniors@pgparks.com

Hours:
Mon-Fri : 9 am-3:30 pm
Sat-Sun : Closed

Three women in red shirts stand smiling in a gymnasium. Two are wearing glasses and Parks and Recreation staff shirts. Behind them, the gym is set up with tables and chairs for a party.

A woman with an orange headband sits at a table holding a miniature flag with red, black, yellow, and green stripes that says JUNETEENTH. Water bottles on the table are also decorated with a Juneteenth theme.

A staff member in a red shirt bends down to speak to a smiling woman who is seated at a table in a gymnasium with other guests. The tables have festive red tablecloths.

In a gymnasium set up for a party, a woman in red stands behind a long food table, serving a plate to a senior man with a red cane. Behind them in the room are several dozen seniors sitting a festive tables with red tablecloths.

Four smiling women pose for a picture at a party table with a yellow tablecloth. Promotional items on the table are decorated with Juneteenth colors and messaging.

In a gymnasium set up for a party, three smiling women pose while sitting at a party table with a red tablecloth. They hold small Juneteenth flags.

Six adults walk across asphalt toward the entrance doors of a tan brick building. A sign on the building reads JOHN E. HOWARD COMMUNITY CENTER / SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER. To the right of the door is a purple bench in front of a colorful mural.

Two men pose smiling in a room decorated with camouflage banners and balloons. One holds a camouflage-printed card in his hand. Behind them are several tables of adults enjoying a party.

Three adults pose between green balloons in front of a leafy, camouflage-decorated backdrop. The woman on the left wears a camouflage skirt; the man on the right wears a camouflage hat and shorts.

A singer wearing a vest and holding a microphone stands in a party room near several tables of seated adults. The room is decorated with balloons and camouflage banners.

Amenities

Classrooms
Crafts Room
Fitness Equipment
Game Room
Seniors Lounge

Programs & Services
Nutrition Program

Programs & Services

Winter 2025 CALENDAR (PDF)

Spring 2026 CALENDAR (PDF)

Since opening in January 2012, seniors are invited to participate in a variety of classes, special events, day trips, clubs, and social activities at this new senior activity center. Stop by to check us out and join in the fun!

Nutrition Program

The Senior Nutrition Program operated by the Prince George’s County Department of Family Services, Area Agency on Aging, offers a nutritionally balanced lunch at this center to individuals who are 60 or better.

Wednesdays and Fridays, 11:30 am-12:00 pm and 12:15 pm-12:45 pm

Meal Registration: Call the Department of Family Services, Aging Services Division at (301) 265-8475. You must register at least one day in advance. The suggested donation is $4.00. If you need to cancel your meal, please do so at least two days in advance. Please bring exact change to cover your donation.

Transportation Registration: Call the Department of Public Works & Transportation Intake line at (301) 499-8603.

Note: There will be no lunch program when Prince George’s County schools have a delayed opening or are closed due to inclement weather conditions.

Additional Information

For more information on nutrition and transportation services, please visit these resources:

Nutrition Program

Transportation Program

In a gym, an adult assists a small child who is rollerskating with the help of a plastic support frame.

John E. Howard Community Center