The best things to do in Ramona: Jan. 16 – 21

Editor’s note: Send details (who, what, where, cost and contact information) or questions in an email to susan.vardon@ramonasentinel.com. The deadline is noon Friday. Items run on a space available basis.

Thursday, Jan. 15

Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOP): Weigh-in from 8:30-9 a.m., meeting from 9-10 a.m., Grace Community Church, 1234 Barger Place. Walk-ins welcome. 760-315-5352.

Backcountry Quilters: 9 a.m., Ramona Community Center, 434 Aqua Lane. Contact Candy Mittag, 858-361-8905 or candymmjwc@cox.net.

Tai Chi: 9:45-10:45 a.m., Ramona Community Library, 1275 Main St. Practice the art of Tai Chi with Rose. 760-788-5270.

Golden Gamers: 11 a.m.-noon, Ramona Community Library, 1275 Main St. Join us for board games and card  games for adults. 760-788-5270. 

Bingo at Ramona Senior Center: 1 p.m., 434 Aqua Lane. 760-789-0440.

After School Club: 3-4 p.m. Ramona Community Library, 1275 Main St. Fun activities for ages 12 and younger. 760-788-5270. 

Dungeons & Dragons Club: 4-5 p.m., Ramona Community Library, 1275 Main St. DnD newcomers and seasoned players welcome. For teens 12-18. 760-788-5270.

Stretch & Strength class: 5-6:15 p.m., Ramona United Methodist Church, 3394 Chapel Lane. Led by Jill Bacorn. Class is free and open to all ages.

Friday, Jan. 16

Free Groceries: 9 a.m., Ramona Food & Clothes Closet parking lot, 773 Main St. Open to 18 years or older, first come, first served, 20 to 25 pounds of fresh produce and staples per family. Bring bags. Offered through Feeding San Diego Mobile Pantry Program. Volunteers needed to help set up. 760-789-4458 or ramonafood@att.net.

Ramona REFIT Chicks: 10 a.m., Calvary Chapel Ramona, 114 14th St. A fun free group fitness dance class for everybody and every body. REFITChristina@gmail.com

Zumba: 10-11 a.m., Ramona Community Library, 1275 Main St. Join us for a fun and energizing class. All levels welcome. 760-788-5270. 

Celebrate Recovery meeting: 7 p.m., Calvary Chapel Ramona, 114 14th St. The 12-step program is based on Biblical principles. 858-842-0493.

Saturday, Jan. 17

Kiwanis Club of Ramona: 7 to 8:15 a.m., Denny’s restaurant, 1946 Main St. Breakfast meeting with guest speaker. Guests are welcome. Free breakfast for prospective members. 858-449-7352. ramonakiwanis.org.

AlAnon Serenity Saturday: 8:15-9:30 a.m., 1010 Montecito Road. AlAnon is a support group for family and friends of alcoholics/addicts. 760-550-7117.

Hawk Watch: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. every Saturday in January and February, Begent Ranch, 18528 Highland Valley Road. Known as a “raptor celebration,” the event includes talks and Q&As by biologists as well as falconry or ambassador raptors to see up close. There is ample parking at the venue. For more information, contact 760-765-1957 or www.wildlife-research.org.

Ukulele Jammers: 10 a.m.-noon. Ramona Community Library, 1275 Main St. Fine tune your ukulele skills with Karla. 760-788-5270.

Sunday, Jan. 18

Car Show: Albertsons parking lot, 1400 block of Main Street. Owners of all types of cars and trucks are invited to display their vehicles. For information, call Jerry at 760-666-0821.

Monday, Jan. 19    

Ramona Chess Club: 10 a.m., Ramona Senior Center, 434 Aqua Lane. 760-789-0440.

Mindful Movement with Breath yoga class: 2:45-4:15 p.m., Ramona Community Library, 1275 Main St. The free classes led by Hank Newman focus on free breathing, in the style of Shashi Yoga. Classes are accessible to all levels and abilities. Bring a yoga mat and a large towel.

Stretch and Strength classes: 5-6:15 p.m., Ramona United Methodist Church, 3394 Chapel Lane. Led by Jill Bacorn. Class is free and open to all ages.

Tuesday, Jan. 20

AlAnon Togetherness Tuesdays: Noon-1:15 p.m., 1010 Montecito Road. AlAnon is a support group for family and friends of alcoholics/addicts. 760-550-7117.

Teen Tuesday: 4-5 p.m., Ramona Community Library, 1275 Main St. Gaming, art, crafts, snacks and more. 760-788-5270. 

Wednesday, Jan. 21

Stretch and Strength classes: 8:15-9:30 a.m., Ramona Town Hall, 729 Main St. Led by Jill Bacorn. Class is free and open to all ages.

Mindful Movement with breath yoga class: 8:30-10 a.m., Ramona Julian Academy of Dance, 1530 Main St. Class with Hank Newman is free, but space is limited. Inquiries and reservations to Hnewm@msn.com.

Chair Yoga Class: 9 a.m., San Diego Country Estates, the rotunda at 16911 Gunn Stage Road. Chair Yoga with Susie, experience bliss and wellbeing. 760-504-4779.

Family Storytime: 10:30 a.m., Ramona Community Library, 1275 Main St. Stories, songs & activities for Pre K. 760-788-5270.

Adaptive Paint Class: 10:30-11:30 a.m., Ramona Community Library, 1275 Main St. Participants will work on projects with the support of their caregiver, friend or family member. All supplies provided. First come first served. 760-788-5270.

Toddler Tumble Time: 11-11:45 a.m., Ramona Community Library, 1275 Main St. Music and movement for Pre K and younger. 760-788-5270.

Republican Women of California – Intermountain: 11 a.m. meet and greet, 11:30 a.m. meeting/luncheon, San Vicente Resort Banquet Room. Program: Installation of officers, with speaker Andrew Hayes. Cost is $30 and reservations are advised.  Call Nancy at 760-315-3291.

Ballet Folklorico: 4-5 p.m., Ramona Community Library, 1275 Main St. Dance instruction for children and teens taught by Aida. 760-788-5270. 

S.O.S. Serenity AlAnon: 6-7 p.m., 1710 Montecito Road, meeting for family/friends of someone suffering with drugs.