Clubs & Organization Section
By Jennifer Jenkin
Ramona's clubs and organizations offer a variety of happenings over the summer season. Read on and take advantage of the many opportunities available.
Al-Anon Family Group meets at 8 a.m. Saturdays and 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays at North Rural Recovery Center, 323 Hunter St. Visit www.alanonsandiego.org.
American Cancer Society , a nationwide, community-base voluntary health organization, provides a variety of services that can help improve the quality of life for cancer patients. The Cancer Survivors Network provides services such as discussion boards, chat rooms, personal Web pages and more. A variety of brochures and booklets are available on almost every aspect of cancer detection, diagnosis and treatment. All of the American Cancer Society programs are free and are offered at various locations throughout the county.
Anyone who has questions about cancer or is facing a cancer diagnosis can call trained ACS specialists 24 hours a day, seven days a week at (800) ACS-2345. The Cancer Survivors Network and other information is available on the Web site at www.cancer.org.
Ramona Art Guild meets the third Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. in the Ramona Library Community Room at 1406 Montecito Road. The guild is open to artists and those interested in art. Dues are $15 annually.
Refreshments are served. For information, call Judy Nachazel at (760) 789-7131.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego - Ramona Branch will be hosting its 16th annual golf tournament at San Vicente Inn and Golf Club on Sept. 14. A day of golf will include lunch, tee bag with towel and golf shirt, putting contest, marshmallow drive, closest to pin, hole in one, dinner, raffle, auction and awards and much more. There will be many levels of participation from event sponsor for $5,000, premier sponsor for $2,500, corporate sponsor for $1,350, tee sponsor with golf for $400, tee sponsor without golf for $250 and golfer for $200. This is the only fundraiser in the Ramona area for the Boys & Girls Club. All proceeds benefit the Ramona clubhouse and the 1,900 youth served here annually. For more information, contact Lori Woosley at (760) 789-8203 or by email at lwoosley@sdyouth.org.
Business Network International is a business and professional networking organization offering members an opportunity to share ideas, contacts and referrals.
The Ramona chapter meets at 6:45 a.m. Tuesdays at Ramona Sizzler, 344 Main St. Call membership committee member Tim Lawless at (760) 440-9590 for more information.
Elizabeth Hospice is facilitating a free education and support group for anyone who has experienced the loss of a loved one. This group meets Tuesdays from 10:30 a.m. to noon at Ramona Medical Group building at 1516 Main St., Suite 104. Call AnnMarie Whitehead at (760) 737-2050.
Fibromyalgia Support Group of Ramona provides an opportunity of information sharing, encouragement and fellowship. For meeting location and time, contact Nancy Harding at (760) 789-1635.
The second annual Intermountain Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department's invitational dinner and auction will be 5 to 10 p.m. on July 22 at the Ramona Outdoor Community Center pavilion, 421 Aqua Lane. Last year's event attracted more than 280 local residents; more are expected this year. The theme, "A Night in the Islands," will feature a "Kamaaina Luau" menu with a floor show performed by Halou Hula O'Ka'co. Tickets are $40. For information, contact Gloria Folkens at (760) 787-0598.
Kiwanis of Ramona meets at 7 a.m. Saturdays at Ramona Sizzler, 344 Main St. For information, call president Bob Hailey at (760) 789-4624.
LeTip of Ramona is a professional networking organization of women and men dedicated to the highest standards of competence and service. Its primary purpose is to give and receive qualified business tips or leads. Each business category is represented by one member. LeTip of Ramona's breakfast meetings are from 7 to 8:30 a.m. Thursdays at Ramona Sizzler, 344 Main St. For individuals and businesses interested in becoming members, call Scott Brown at (760) 789-7079 or visit www.letipoframona.com.
Ramona Chamber of Commerce's July networking mixer will be hosted by RAE Automotive and Main Street Auto Care at 415 Ninth St., Ramona. The mixer will take place from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on July 20. Entry tickets are $5 and includes business networking opportunities, drawings and more. For information, contact mixer chairperson Kathy Smiley at (760) 788-9384 or visit www.ramonachamber.com.
The 36th annual Ramona Country Fair sponsored by the Ramona Chamber of Commerce is looking for volunteers and vendors. Types of vendors will include artists, crafters, nostalgic farm equipment displays, re-enactment groups, historical displays, food vendors, nonprofit organizations and more. The fair will take place Aug. 3 to 6. For vendor information, call Tracy Turner at (760) 765-4758 or (760) 787-1752.
Ramona Country Fair is an annual fundraiser for the chamber and is staffed and funded entirely by volunteers. There are several openings on various committees that could use your talents and skills.
This is a great opportunity to get involved. If interested in volunteering or for more information, call the chamber office at (760) 789-1311 or visit www.ramonafair.com.
Ramona Council of the Arts , Unlimited is offering classes for children age 2 through adults. Classes are jazz dance/hip hop, karate, tumbling, preschool dance and movement, tot tumbling, fitness and Summer Dancin' 2006. This is the 18th year Arts Unlimited has provided an opportunity for a dance workshop in Ramona with the professional dance company, San Diego Dance Theater. The workshop students and the dance company will perform in concert on July 28 at 8 p.m. at Ramona High School. Advance tickets are $10. At the door, tickets will be $20 for adults and $15 for children under 10. Call (760) 788-0914 to register or visit www.artsunlimitedramona.org.
Ramona Garden Club will travel to Quail Botanical Gardens in Encinitas on July 12. Beat the summer heat; pack a lunch and put on your walking shoes to see great plant specimens. A docent tour begins at 11:45 a.m. at Quail Gardens. The club will meet at 10:30 a.m. behind Wendy's parking lot. Carpooling is available. The field trip is open to the public and replaces the monthly meeting at the library. Entrance fee to Quail Gardens is $10; senior -discounts are available. For more information, contact Sherry at (760) 787-1563 or Marci at (760) 789-8880 or visit www.RamonaGardenClub.com.
Ramona Rotary Club will host its annual July 4th Family Picnic and Fireworks program at Olive Peirce Middle School in Ramona on July 4 at 5:30 p.m. Admission is free. Food booths, games and entertainment are among the activities on display.
Those coming to the event are welcome to bring their radios and tune them to KYXY-FM during the fireworks show, as well as blankets, umbrellas, low-back chairs and picnics. No alcohol is permitted. Ramona Rotary Club meets at noon Tuesdays at Ramona Sizzler,
344 Main St. For information, call newly elected president Micki Mennet-Martin at (760) 789-0802 or (760) 420-0802.
Ramona United Methodist Church will begin registration on July 2 for its Vacation Bible School from July 31 to Aug. 4. This year's theme is "Adventure of the Treasure Seekers: Exploring God's Promises." Every child will love the adventure of being a - "treasure seeker." From 9 to 11:30 a.m., children will build relationships as they experience hands-on Bible adventures, play team-building games, create crafts, enjoy catchy songs about God and His promises, and have snacks. Cost for this adventure is $10 for one child and $5 for each additional family member. For information, call (760) 789-7106.
Ramona Valley Vineyard Association is a "grape-roots" organization that meets the fourth Tuesday of every month at members' homes/vineyards. The group discusses topics such as viticulture and other matters of interest to the vineyard and winemaking community. Current projects include encouragement of new vineyard development, vineyard expansion and utilization of sustainable agricultural practices. Ramona Valley is designated as an American Viticultural Area. The next RVVA meeting will be 7 p.m. on July 25. New members and visitors are welcome. For information and meeting location, email RVVA organizer Bill Schweitzer atbill@paccielo.com.
Ramona Women's Connection will meet at
11:30 a.m. on July 19 for a "Historical Show & Tell" program. Bring an object of interest to share that is at least 100 years old. It will be interesting to see treasured articles of antiquity. Also on the luncheon program will be speaker Vicki Caldwell who will describe how to "Find Peace in the Eye of the Storm." The "True North" woman's trio of Ramona will perform several vocal selections. The meeting is a salad-bar luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. at Ramona Sizzler, 344 Main St. Tickets are $8.50. For reservations or information, call Francine at (760) 788-1378 or Carol at (760) 788-1348 or email ramonawomensconnection@yahoo.com. Free childcare is available by reservation.
The next San Vicente Valley Club luncheon will be in September. All residents from Ramona and the surrounding areas are welcome to join this non-profit organization. For additional information, contact Joan Renaud, membership chairperson at (760) 788-6960.
Team Women Ramona/ Intermountain Chapter networking group meets on the second and fourth Wednesdays from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at Ramona Sizzler, 344 Main St. Each business may be represented by one member and the members will refer business within the chapter. Guests are welcome. RSVP to president Vicki Molick at (760) 787-1686.
Trauma Intervention Programs (TIP) of San Diego County, Inc. , is a non-profit organization that partners with the Ramona and Barona fire departments and county sheriff's department to assist citizens in crisis following a tragic event. Volunteers are needed for the crisis intervention programs in Ramona, Poway and the Barona Reservation. Training academy begins July 6 to 17 with 50 hours of training at Poway Fire Station No. 3 on Pomerado Road in Poway. No prior experience is necessary to attend the training or to become a volunteer. For information regarding volunteer requirements, call the TIP office at (760) 931-2104, or check the Web site: www.tipsandiego.org.
Our readers want to hear what your group is doing. Send your club or organization's upcoming events or happenings (up to 100 words) by the 18th of each month to:
Jennifer Jenkin
Phone: (760) 788-8148
Fax: (760) 788-8413
E-mail: media.rhj@pacbell.net
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