The best things to do this week in Ramona: Week of Aug. 28-Sept. 3

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Thursday, Aug. 28

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.

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, Aug. 28

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

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, Aug. 30 

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. 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.

Sunday, Aug. 31

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. 1    

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.

Tuesday, Sept 2

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, Sept. 3

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.