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SUPPORT GROUPS

Al-Anon

Al-Anon Serenity Group meets at 8 a.m. Saturdays and 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays at North Rural Recovery Center, 323 Hunter St. Visit www.alanon sandiego.org.

Alzheimer's Support Group

The Alzheimer's Support Group meets the third Wednesday of each month at 10 a.m. at the Ramona Community Center, 434 Aqua Ln. Call 760-787-0172 for more information.

Fibromyalgia Hope and Recovery Group

The San Diego Hope and Recovery Group for those who are dealing with fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome and Lyme disease meets on a new day, the first Saturday of each month from 1-3 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church of San Diego, 2111 Camino Del Rio South, San Diego, CA 92108. Please verify the room location prior to each meeting. Partner Support Group meets at the same time and location. For more information, call Janis (RN) at 619-216-9661, or e-mail her at hope4recovery@cox.net.

Hospice

Elizabeth Hospice facilitates a free education and support group for anyone who has experienced the loss of a loved one. The group meets from 10:30 a.m. to noon every Friday at the Ramona Community Center, 434 Aqua Ln. Call Elizabeth Hospice Bereavement Department at 760-737-2050 for more information.

Parent Advocates Seeking Solutions

Parent Advocates Seeking Solutions is a support group for parents of children ages 15 and older who have developmental disabilities. The group meets from 7 to 9 p.m. the third Thursday of the month at St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church, 16275 Pomerado Road, Poway. For information, call 858-748-2594.

TOPS Club

Take Off Pounds Sensibly club meets at Warner Springs Community Resource Center, 30951 Highway 79. Weigh-in is at 9 a.m. and the meeting is at 9:30 every Thursday except holidays. Come for free information, literature, gifts, prizes and speakers. Free childcare is available. For information, call Janet at 760-782-9026 or Warner Springs Community Resource Center at 760-782-0670.

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

Valley of the Sun Toastmasters

Valley of the Sun chapter of Toastmasters International meets at 7 p.m. the first three Mondays of the month at Ramona Library, 1406 Montecito Rd. Toastmasters' goal is to help members develop better speaking and presentation skills, learn to think quickly and clearly and build strong leadership abilities. Good communication skills may help open doors personally and professionally. For information, call Gina at 760-788-4315 or log on to valleyofthesun.free toasthost.ws.

Ramona Art Guild

Ramona Art Guild meets at 7 p.m. the third Wednesday of the month in the Ramona Library Community room at 1406 Montecito Rd. The guild is open to artists and those interested in art, and meets the third Wednesday of each month. Refreshments are served. For more information, call Regina Wilson at 760-787-0929.

Ramona Women's Connection

"Triple Feature" is the theme of the Feb. 20 luncheon meeting of the Ramona Women's Connection. The "three-act show" begins at 11:30 a.m. at Ramona Sizzler, at Fourth and Main streets. The meeting features triple themes of Valentine's Day, wildfire recovery and strength in times of loss.

The cost of the program and salad bar luncheon is $8.50. For reservations, call 760-788-1378 or 760-788-1348. Complimentary childcare is also available by reservation.

Ramona Christian Writers Critique Group

Ramona Christian Writers Critique Group meets the first and third Wednesdays of the month at 6:30 p.m. at 23647 Atex Ct., Ramona. Both fiction and non-fiction writers are welcome. Contact Peter Zindler at pete.zindler@navy.mil or Sharon Cargo at 760-789-2393 for more information.

Ramona Writers Group

Ramona Writers Group welcomes writers of all ages and stages of life to the group's meetings every Tuesday at 1 p.m. in the Ramona Community Center, 434 Aqua Ln. Those who attend are invited to read a few pages of their work in progress, including short stories, novels, poems, non-fiction work and memoirs. Comments from the group will be given. For more information call 760-789-1952.

Ramona Forum

The Ramona Forum meets every Tuesday at 6 p.m. at Ramona Sizzler, 344 Main St. Forum movie nights and open discussions are held monthly at Sizzler. For information, contact Dave Patterson at 760-207-9139.

Ramona Garden Club

The Ramona Garden Club meets at noon on the second Wednesday of each month at the Ramona Woman's Club, 524 Main St. On Wednesday, Feb. 13, Jim and Edith Schade will speak about easy-to-grow irises. Meetings are open to the public and include refreshments, door prizes, plant swapping and an opportunity drawing. For more information, call 760-789-8880 or visit www.RamonaGarden Club.com.

Ramona Woman's Club

Ramona Woman's Club special guest for the Feb. 7 meeting at 1 p.m. will be Sheriff Henry Tirado, speaking on the subject of identity theft and senior alert. The Bridge Club Card Party and Luncheon will take place at noon on Feb. 14. The Literary section will meet at

1 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 11. Featured selection will be "Time Traveler" by Racheal Gilmore. The Thimble Club section meets at 10 a.m. on Feb. 21. The Ladybugs garden group will meet at 10 a.m. on Feb. 28 for a field trip to Cuyamaca College in El Cajon. The Clubhouse is located at 524 Main Street. For information, contact president Jill McKenzie at 760-789-3596.

Ramona Valley Vineyard Association

Ramona Valley Vineyard Association meets the fourth Tuesday of every month at

7 p.m. at members' homes/ vineyards. The group discusses topics such as viticultural and other matters of interest to the vineyard and winemaking community. 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.

San Vicente Valley Club

The San Vicente Valley Club's Feb. 27 meeting will feature "The Best of the Best" fashion show. Draper's and Damon's Ladies Fashions from Rancho Bernardo will present top designs of the season, including casual and fine dining apparel. Club members will model the fashions.

SVVC meets the last Wednesday of the month at the San Vicente Inn, 24157 San Vicente Rd. Social time is at 11 a.m., lunch is at noon and the presentation is at

1 p.m. Luncheon cost is $11. Spaces are limited, so reservations must be made in person at the San Vicente Inn front desk by the Friday before the meeting. Those interested in membership should contact Kaaren Thiem at 760-788-4840, or visit www.sanvicentevalley club.com.

Boys & Girls Club

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego-Ramona Branch offers sports, social and educational activities for Ramona youth. For more information, contact Lori Woosley at 760-789-8203, 760-788-7564, or visit www.sdyouth.org.

Intermountain Republican Women Federated

Intermountain Republican Women Federated will host its 2008 Membership Tea at 10:45 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 25 at Ramona Woman's Club, 524 Main Street. KOGO morning news reporter LaDona Harvey will be the guest speaker. Membership is comprised of women from Ramona, Julian, Santa Ysabel and surrounding areas. IRWF Membership Teas have taken place annually since 1956 and the public is invited to attend. For information, call Rachel Meyer at 760-788-8902.

SERVICE CLUBS

Kiwanis

Kiwanis of Ramona meets at 7 a.m. Saturdays at Ramona Sizzler, 344 Main St. Prospective members are invited to the weekly breakfast meetings. The club provides funding for Scouts, Rady Children's Hospital, Ramona Senior Center, Boys and Girls Club, and offers scholarships. For information, call president Pete Casalegno at 760-788-4764.

Ramona Rotary Club

The Ramona Rotary Club meets at noon Tuesdays at Ramona Sizzler, 344 Main St.

For more information on Rotary Club meetings or Rotary's PolioPlus worldwide polio eradication program, call president Bob Vaughn at 760-789-6858 or 619-889-2901.

Soroptimist International

Soroptimist International of Ramona is a worldwide service organization for women in management and professions. The women-only service organization meets at 6 p.m. every first and third Wednesday of the month. Meetings are now held at Ramona Sizzler, 344 Main St. For more information about Soroptimist International programs and membership, call membership chairperson Cindy Price at 760-788-6944.

BUSINESS NETWORKING

Business & Breakfast

Business & Breakfast, formerly Business Networking International, is a business and professional networking organization offering members an opportunity to share ideas, contacts and referrals. The Ramona chapter meets the first and third Tuesdays of the month at 7 a.m. at Denny's, 1946 Main St. Call membership committee member Karen Richwine at 619-820-8860 for more information.

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.

EVENTS

Ramona Concert Association

The All-American Boys Chorus concludes the 2007-08 Ramona Concert Association season at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 9 at 7:30 p.m. The 36-voice internationally acclaimed troupe will present "A Salute to America's Music," featuring selections from Broadway, Gershwin, Beach Boys, Dixieland and John Philip Sousa. The concert will take place at the Charles R. Nunn Performing Arts Center, on the campus of Olive Peirce Middle School, 1521 Hanson Ln. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the concert begins at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 for adults and $5 for students and children. For more information, call 760-789-7474 or 760-788-0434.

Driver Safety Program

AARP's Driver Safety Program will be offered Feb. 11 and 18, from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. in the San Vicente Room at the San Vicente Inn. Attendance is required both days. Tuition is $10. Insurance agencies doing business in California are required by law to provide appropriate discounts to drivers who receive the DMV certificate at completion. There is no behind-the-wheel training, only classroom instruction. Graduates have been shown to have fewer accidents and citations. Those who wish to register must contact Elliott Fox at 788-6168 prior to the first class. Class size is limited to the first 24 students whose checks are received.

Chamber of Commerce February Mixer

Ramona Chamber of Commerce February Mixer will be held at 6 p.m. on Feb. 21, at a location to be announced. For information, call the Chamber at 760-789-1311.

Ramona Pioneer Historical Society Potluck

Ramona Pioneer Historical Society's February potluck is at 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 19, at the Guy B. Woodward Museum, 645 Main Street. Guests should bring a main dish, salad or dessert to serve eight. Guest speaker will be Erwin Levy, World War II veteran. For information, call the museum at 789-7644.

Firestorm Recovery Meetings

Firestorm Recovery Meetings take place at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays at Saint Mary's in the Valley Episcopal Church, 1010 12th St. For more information, email DavidLKassel@yahoo.com.

Cal Baptist Men's Choir

Mountain View Community Church will host the Cal Baptist Men's Choir at the 6 p.m. service on Sunday, Feb. 17. The church is located at the corner of Highway 78 and Ash St. Admission is free.

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