The best things to do in Ramona: Week of Sept. 25

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Thursday, Sept. 25

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.

Teen Jammers: 5-5:45 p.m. For ages 10-18, Ramona Community Library, 1275 Main St. Come make some music with staff members 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, Sept. 26

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.

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, Sept. 27  

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 be practicing Beatles songs for its Oct. 5 show at Ramona Terrace. Anyone who wants to come and sing along as the Jammers play their favorite Beatles tunes is welcome. Ukuleles and music will be provided at the sessions.  All free.

Adult Book Club: 1-2 p.m., Ramona Community Library, 1275 Main St. Join us for a lively group discussion on the book selected for the month. 760-788-5270.

Sunday, Sept. 28

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, Sept. 29    

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, Sept 30

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. 1

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.

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.