About
Our Mission
To create and provide healthy lifestyle and leisure activities, foster community traditions, and promote cultural development through the arts, education, sports, technology, and natural resources to enhance the quality of life for the residents and users of Fort Ritchie and surrounding communities.



Leadership Team

Buck Browning
Executive Director
bbrowning@thefrcc.org
bbrowning@thefrcc.org
Buck Browning joined the Fort Ritchie Community Center team in January of 2014. Buck graduated from Shepherd College with a degree in communications and has previously worked in the news media and youth development programs. He and his wife, Paula, have one daughter, Sarah, who is a third grade teacher in Washington County. Buck was honored to be named the 2018 Non-profit Leader of the Year by the Community Foundation of Washington County, MD.

Samantha Phillips
Director of Operations
sphillips@thefrcc.org
sphillips@thefrcc.org
Samantha (Sam) joined the Fort Ritchie Community Center team in April of 2020. A graduate of Shepherd University with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication & New Media, Sam brings 6 years of marketing experience to her role at the Community Center. As a lifelong resident of the Cascade area, she is excited to be able to give back and help the Community Center grow and prosper! In her free time, Sam enjoys exercising, baking, and spending quality time with her daughter, Lydia.

Brenda Walker
Director of Wellness
bwalker@thefrcc.org
bwalker@thefrcc.org

Beverly Coyle
Event Coordinator
bcoyle@thefrcc.org
bcoyle@thefrcc.org
Board of Directors
- John Montgomery, President
- Jim Kirkpatrick, Vice President
- Sally Stanley, Secretary
- Julie Sanders, Treasurer
- Brandi Weigle (Prior President)
- Michael Wight
- Dori Nipps
- Paul Sanders
- Pat Hunt
- Terry Gladhill
Contact Us Today
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Mailing Address
Fort Ritchie Community Center
14421 Lake Royer Drive, P.O. Box 755
Cascade, MD 21719
Office/Courtesy Desk: +1 (301) 241-5085
Fax: (301) 241-5081
Fax: (301) 241-5081
Hours of Operation
Monday-Thursday
5:30 am – 8:30 pm
Friday 5:30 am – 6:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Sunday 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Recent News Posts
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December Fitness Bingo!
November 22, 2023 -
Breakfast with Santa- December 16
November 17, 2023 -
2023 Winter Camp- December 26-29
November 15, 2023 -
Boot Camp with Trey
November 2, 2023 -
Go for Bold!
October 3, 2022
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