The best things to do in Ramona: Week of Oct. 30

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. For Halloween events, go here.

Thursday, Oct. 23

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 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.

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.

Teen Jammers: 5-5:45 p.m., Ramona Community Library, 1275 Main St. For ages 10-18. Come make some music with staff from Ramona Music Center. 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. 24

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

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. 25  

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.

Pancake breakfast fundraiser: 8 to 10:30 a.m., First Christian Church, 1970 Vermont. St. The Ramona and Spring Valley Lions clubs and First Christian Church will host the pancake breakfast to raise money for the Lions Club’s focus on vision in the community. The menu will include pancakes, scrambled eggs and sausage or scrambled eggs with biscuits and gravy. Coffee, tea, cocoa and orange juice will also be served.

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, Oct. 26

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, Oct. 27    

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. 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. 28

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 Hangout: 4-5 p.m., Ramona Community Library, 1275 Main St. Ages 10-18. Gaming, art, crafts, snacks and more. 760-788-5270. 

Ramona Valley Vineyard Association (RVVA): 6 p.m. For meeting location, email teri@ramonaranchwines.com.

PFLAG (Parents and Friends of Lesbian and Gay): 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, 1010 12th St. A support group and resource for all LGBTQ+ and concerned people – allies. For information, call Belinda at 760-550-7117.

Ramona American Legion Post 332: 7 p.m., VFW Post 3783, 2247 Kelly Ave. 

Wednesday, Oct. 29

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.

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

Family Storytime: 10:30 a.m., Ramona Community Library, 1275 Main St. Performed by library staff or community partners. 760-788-5270.

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.