Clubs & Organizations Section

Ramona's clubs and organizations offer a variety of information, activities and opportunities available to you.

SUPPORT GROUPS

Al-Anon

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.

Alzheimer's Support Group

The Alzheimer's support group meets the third Wed. of each month at 10 a.m. at the Ramona Senior Center. Call 760-787-0172 for more information.

Cancer Support Group

The Ramona Cancer support group meets the first Wed. of each month from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Library Community Room. Call 760-789-0602 for more information.

Hospice

Elizabeth Hospice is facilitating a free education and support group for anyone who has experienced the loss of a loved one. This group meets from 10:30 a.m. to noon Fridays at Ramona Senior Center, 434 Aqua Lane. Call The Elizabeth Hospice Bereavement Department at 760-737-2050 for more information.

Ramona/Julian Health Care Advisory Council

The R/JHCAC is one of five regional community councils working together with Palomar Pomerado Health to identify and address the health care needs of our local community through mutual support and partnership. Participation is opened to agency and community representatives, and concerned citizens at the local and regional level. Meetings are held the first Friday in the months of September and December in the Ramona Community Center at 434 Aqua Lane at 8:30 a.m. Contact Nancy Roy at 760-789-1195 for more information.

CLUBS

Miss Ramona Pageant

The Miss Ramona Scholarship Pageant now has its own Website. Anyone interested can visit www.missramona.com.

Ramona Art Guild

The Art Guild meets the third Wednesday of each month except for July and August 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. Refreshments are served. For more information, call Isabel McCauley at 760-789-0494.

Boys and Girls Clubs Offers Salvation Army Camp

The Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego-Ramona Branch is accepting applications for the Salvation Army Camp "Wildwood Ranch." The community service camp offers a variety of camp experiences, including swimming, basketball, volleyball, horseshoes, frisbee golf, mountain biking, archery, crafts, campfires, hiking and more. All campers must be between the ages of 7 and 12. The Teen Sports Camp offers the same events as the community service camps, but also adds team sports such as football, basketball, soccer and softball, and visits from professional and amateur sports teams. Campers must be between the ages of 11 and 17. The first camp begins June 25- 30, and will run until the beginning of August. The camp is located at 14488 Mussey Grade Road in Ramona. For more information, call Lori Woosley at 760-789-8203 or email lwoosley@sdyouth.org.

Ramona Valley Vineyard Association

Ramona Valley Vineyard Association is a "grape-roots" organization that meets the fourth Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. 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. New members and visitors are welcome. For more information and meeting location, e-mail RVVA organizer Bill Schweitzer at bill@paccielo.com.

Ramona Garden Club

The Ramona Garden Club meets at noon on the second Wednesday of each month (excluding July/August) at the Ramona Women's Club at 524 Main Street. Meetings are open to the public and include refreshments, door prizes, plant swaping and an opportunity drawing. For further information call 760-789-8880 or visit www.RamonaGardenClub.com.

San Vicente Valley Club

The San Vicente Valley Club will resume monthly luncheons the last Wednesday in September. Those interested in membership should contact Kaaren Thiem at 760-788-4840.

Ramona Council of Arts, Unlimited - Offers Summer Classes

Openings are available for children and adults interested in summer classes and workshops. Classes offered include jazz/hip hop dance, tumbling and beam, preschool dance, fitness, tot tumbling, contemporary dance technique and children's yoga. Registration is ongoing at Jill's Dance Studio, 101 Eighth Street, Ramona, or call 760-788-0914. The Council is also offering a summer program called "Summer Dancin' '07." The program, offered the past 18 years in Ramona, is coordinated by Arvie Degenfelder and Jill Bacorn. The dance workshop is offered to children age 10 through adults. Instructors are John Diaz and Terry Wilson, professional dancers from Jean Isaac's San Diego Dance Theater. The workshop is held for three weeks, from July 23 to August 11. Space is limited. Arts, Unlimited annual dance recital is June 9 at 7 p.m. at the OPMS Performing Arts Center. Adults and children as young as 2 years will participate in the program titled, "The Way You Move." The public is welcome. For more information about any of these events, visit www.artsunlimitedramona.org.

SERVICE CLUBS

Kiwanis

Kiwanis of Ramona meets at 7 a.m. Saturdays at Ramona Sizzler, 344 Main St. For information, call president Ed Bacorn at 760-789-6391.

Ramona Rotary Club

The Ramona Rotary Club meets at noon Tuesdays at Ramona Sizzler, 344 Main St. For more information, call president Micki Mennet-Martin at 760-789-0802 or 760-420-0802. Ramona Fireworks will take place at Olive Pierce Middle School on July 4th, 5 - 9 p.m.

Soroptimist

Soroptimist International of Ramona is a worldwide service organization for women in management and professions. The women-only service organization meets every 2nd and 4th Tuesday. Meetings are held at the home of Kathy Brumfield on the 2nd Tuesday at 8 a.m. The 4th Tuesday meetings are held at 7 p.m. in the conference room at San Vicente Inn, Ramona. For more information or if you would like to become a member, call membership chairperson Cindy Price at 760-788-6944.

BUSINESS NETWORKING

Business Network International (BNI)

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 7 a.m. Tuesdays at Ramona Sizzler, 344 Main St. Call membership committee member Karen Richwine at 619-820-8860 for more information.

Chamber of Commerce Mixer

Ramona Chamber of Commerce's July 19 networking mixer will be hosted by Rubios Fresh Mexican Grill, located at 1664 Main Street, Ramona. The mixer will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. on June 21. Entry tickets are $5 and include business networking opportunities, drawings and more. For information, contact mixer chairperson Jo Fox at 760-789-1311 or visit www.ramonachamber.com.

LeTip

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. The group's 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.