The best things to do in Ramona: Week of Dec. 18

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Thursday, Dec. 18

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.

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.

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, Dec. 19

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, Dec. 20

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.

Sunday, Dec. 21

Car Show: 4-6 p.m., 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, Dec. 22

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, Dec. 23

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.

Wednesday, Dec. 24

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. 760-788-5270.

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