The best things to do in Ramona: Week of Oct. 2

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Thursday, Oct. 2

Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS): 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 Evans. 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.

Cool Cursive Club: 4-5 p.m., Ramona Community Library, 1275 Main St. Level up your cursive skills and explore cursive handwriting with Ms. Marsha. 760-788-5270.

After School Club: 3-4 p.m. Ramona Community Library, 1275 Main St. Come hang out at the library and participate in the Constellation Exploration programs with your friends. 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, Oct. 3

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

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.

First Friday Open House: 5 to 7 p.m., 2Create Gallery, 438 Main St. Free and open to the public. 2CreateGallery@gmail.com.

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, Oct. 4  

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.

Ukulele Jammers: 10 a.m. to noon, Ramona Community Library, 1275 Main St. The group will practice for its Sunday performance. Ukuleles and music will be provided at the free session.

Sunday, Oct. 5

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.

Beatles Singalong: 2-3 p.m., Ramona Terrace, 1212 H. St. The Ramona Ukulele Jammers have been rehearsing Beatles music for over three months and are ready to lead a singalong. Words will be provided to sing along to: “Let It Be,” “All My Loving,” “Eight Days A Week,” “I Want to Hold Your Hand,” “Yesterday” and more. Wear your Beatles shirt. For more information, call Karla Brustad, 760-522-8631.

Monday, Oct. 6    

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

Senior Music Hour with Dana Duplan: 1:30-2:30 p.m., Always Sunny Senior Day Club, 2138 San Vicente Road, An hour of live music with local singer and guitarist Duplan. The performances will include classic tunes, sing-alongs and feel-good favorites. Perfect for seniors looking to relax, reminisce, and have fun through music. For more information, contact Janna York at 760-654-2818 or alwayssunnyrsdc@gmail.com

Mindful Movement with Breath yoga class: 2:45-4:15 p.m., Ramona Community Library, 1275 Main St. Hank Newman is returning to the library to teach yoga. These free classes focus on mindful movement, mindful breathing, in the style of Shashi Yoga. Classes are accessible to all levels and abilities. Please 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.

English as a Second Language classes: 6 to 8:30 p.m., Ramona High School, 1401 Hanson Lane. Sponsored by Palomar College for adults and high school students. The classes are free. 760-271-7630.

Griefshare: 6 p.m., Mountain View Church, 1191 Meadowlark Way. The program provides support and encouragement to those who are struggling with grief. For more information, go to griefshare.org or call Ina at 760-789-4798, Karen at 760-805-5722 or Jim at 760-445-5650.

Tuesday, Oct. 7

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, Oct. 8

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.

Yoga class: Mindful Movement with breath led by Hank Newman, Ramona Julian Academy of Dance, 1530 Main St, 8:30-10 a.m. Class 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. Performed by library staff or community partners. 760-788-5270.

Ramona Garden Club: 12:15 p.m. At 12:30 p.m., speaker Diana Drummey will discuss Flower Design, with a raffle, Mountain View Community Church, 1191 Meadowlark Way.

Soroptimist International of Ramona: 6 p.m. social time, 6:30 p.m. meeting, Hatfield Creek Vineyards and Winery, 1625 state Route 78. For information, call Vickie Watkins at 619-851-8334.

FORUS (Friends of Ramona Unified Schools): 6 p.m., Nico Diaz Center at Montecito High School, 720 Ninth St.

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

English as a Second Language classes: 6 to 8:30 p.m., Ramona High School, 1401 Hanson Lane. Sponsored by Palomar College for adults and high school students. The classes are free. 760-271-7630.

San Vicente Saddle Club: 7 p.m., San Diego Country Estates Rotunda, 16911 Gunn Stage Road. For more information, visit sanvicentesaddleclub.com.