Gwendolyn Britt Senior Activity Center

Gwendolyn Britt Senior Activity Center. . , Gwendolyn Britt Senior Activity Center , Opened in 2009 and located in the North Brentwood Municipal Center, The Gwendolyn Britt Senior Activity Center was carefully planned and designed for those aged 60 and over. The Center features a large multi-purpose room, a dining area, a lounge with regulation-sized pool table and game tables, a computer lab, and a massage room, making it easy for patrons to find plenty of interesting things to do., The Center offers a variety of activities including clubs, classes, educational programs, workshops, trips, and special events. Activities include a Mahjong Club, a book club, the Bon Appetit International Cuisine Club, health seminars, and health screenings, among many more! Come out and make new friends, learn new skills, see new sights, and experience so much more! A computer center is also available to browse the internet or communicate with family and friends. New seniors are welcome to join the fun!, Gwendolyn T. Britt (1941-2008) , Gwendolyn T. Britt was a mother, civil rights activist, and civil servant. As a freedom rider in the 1960's, she spent 40 days in jail for sitting down in a whites-only waiting room in a train station in Mississippi. She was also arrested for riding a segregated merry-go-round in Glen Echo Park. Mrs. Britt became a successful business-woman and community leader. She also served on the Prince George's County Democratic Central Committee. She was elected to the Senate in 2002, where she exhibited strong leadership on issues such as education, healthcare, and civil rights., [Image caption:] , For Our Generation , Artist: Chanel Compton , PGAAMCC Director of Education