CASCADE, Md. – The Fort Ritchie Community Center will host health-focused events throughout October, aimed at providing essential services to local residents.
On Saturday, Oct. 25, from 3 – 5 p.m., a Trunk or Treat will be hosted at Fort Ritchie Community Center.
On Tuesdays in October, from 6 – 7:30 p.m., kids from ages 6 – 13 can participate in the Kids Club at Fort Ritchie Community Center. The cost is $5 for pre-registered participants, and $7 for drop-in participants.
On Wednesdays in October, from 10 – 11:30 a.m., the homeschool club for ages 6-10 and 11-15 will be running at Fort Ritchie Community Center. The cost is $5 per child per session. Some activities include social recreation, physical activity, and creativity.
On Thursdays in October from 6 – 8 p.m., the Teen Leadership program for ages 12 – 18 will be hosted at Fort Ritchie Community Center. Many skills will be taught including but not limited to resume building, interview etiquette, financial literacy, automotive basics, and cooking!
Also on Thursdays in October at 10 a.m., Chair fit will be hosted at Fort Ritchie Community Center. If you’re new to fitness or just getting back to the gym, this 30-minute class will help improve your mood and mobility. This class will be free for the month of October.
On Tuesday, Oct. 28 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., and on Friday, Oct. 24 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Lindsay from the Washington County Health Department will be at the Community Center to offer free blood pressure and pre-diabetes screenings.
Also on Tuesday Oct. 28, Tabitha’s Table, located in Smithsburg, MD, will be providing the community with food items from their pantry by 11 a.m. until the food items are gone.
On Wednesday, Oct. 29, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., you can treat yourself to a mobile chair massage! You can pay by the minute for a 10-, 15-, or 20-minute session with Miranda Tyler, massage therapist. Appointments are by walk-in only, and all clients must sign a liability waiver before receiving service.
These events reflect the Fort Ritchie Community Center’s ongoing commitment to enhancing health and wellness in the Cascade area. Located at 14421 Lake Royer Dr., the center serves as a vital resource for various community programs and services. For further details about these events or additional offerings, residents are encouraged to contact the Fort Ritchie Community Center directly.
