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Thursday, Nov. 6
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.
After School Club: 3-4 p.m. Ramona Community Library, 1275 Main St. Fun activities for ages 12 and younger. 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., 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, Nov. 7
Buddy Poppy drive: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. through Sunday, Nov. 9 at Stater Bros, Albertsons, Tractor Supply and the Country Store in the estates. The fundraiser is done twice a year by the VFW Post 3783 and its Auxiliary for year-round support of Ramona military families.
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
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, Nov. 8
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.
Marine Corps 250th Birthday ceremony: 10 a.m., at the VFW Post 3783, 2247 Kelly Ave. The event includes a steak and egg breakfast and cutting of a cake in a ceremony with the oldest and youngest Marine in attendance using a saber.
Ukulele Jammers: 10 a.m. to noon, Ramona Community Library, 1275 Main St. Fine tune your ukulele skills with Karla Brustad.
Sunday, Nov. 9
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, Nov. 10
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.
Santa Maria Lodge No. 580 of Free & Accepted Masons, 6:30 p.m. dinner, open to the public; 7:30 p.m. stated meeting, Ramona Masonic Center, Ninth and Main streets. Santamaria580.org. (secretary@santamaria580.org)
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, Nov. 11
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.
Veteran’s Day Pot Roast dinner: Dinner seatings are at 5 p.m., 6 p.m. and 7 p.m., VFW Post 3783, 2247 Kelly Ave., with an MIA/POW ceremony at 7 p.m. The dinner is free for all veterans and active-duty military members. The dinner is also open to the public. Reservations are recommended at 760-789-7888.
Ramona Trails Association: 6:30 p.m., Ramona Community Center, 434 Aqua Lane. Ramonatrails.org.
Wednesday, Nov. 12
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.
Ramona Garden Club: 11:15 a.m., Mountain View Community Church, 1191 Meadowlark Way. Linda Stewart will give a talk on “What’s This Bug, and what do we do about it?”
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.
Soroptimist International of Ramona: 6 to 6:30 p.m. social time, 6:30 p.m. meeting, Hatfield Creek Vineyards and Winery, 1625 state Route 78. (Vickie Watkins 619-851-8334)
FORUS (Friends of Ramona Unified Schools): 6 p.m. in the Nico Diaz Center at Montecito High School, 720 Ninth St.
San Vicente Saddle Club: 7 p.m., San Diego Country Estates Rotunda, 16911 Gunn Stage Road. More: sanvicentesaddleclub.com.