ADVENTURES IN MOTHERHOOD
This is created by moms for moms of all ages and all stages of motherhood. AIM meets on the second and fourth Thursday – from September through May – from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Rancho Murieta Community Church, 14670 Cantova Way. Email: carrie@rmchurch.org.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS
Weekly open meetings are held from 7 to 8 p.m. Mondays at the Community Services District Building, 15160 Jackson Road. Weekly book study meetings are held from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays at Rancho Murieta Community Church, 14670 Cantova Way. Take the elevator to the second floor conference room.
BOY SCOUT TROOP 633, CUB PACK 633
The Boy Scouts meet from 7:35 to approximately 8:30 p.m. Mondays at the Rancho Murieta Association Building. The Cub pack meetings usually occur the fourth Friday of the month at 6:30 p.m. Locations vary. For Boy Scouts, contact is Jerome Keyes, (360) 869-3565. For Cub Scouts, the contact is Jim Pritchard (916) 508-4290.
COSUMNES RIVER LITTLE LEAGUE
The group serves Wilton, Sloughhouse and Rancho Murieta boys and girls. Games are played at Stonehouse and Riverview Parks. For information, e-mail president.crll@gmail.com. Visit our web site at www.playcrll.com.
COSUMNES RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PTA
Over the years, PTA has expanded its role beyond organizing activities to funding a myriad of needs. Volunteers are always needed to help plan and execute fundraisers and social activities, and we encourage involvement from our community! http://blogs.egusd.net/cres/. Contact: cresptapresident@gmail.com.
ELK GROVE SOCCER – RANCHO MURIETA SOCCER CLUB
The club offers a soccer program for kids ages 5 through 18 and feeds players into Elk Grove Soccer League’s competitive and community playing league programs. There’s also a program for 4-year-olds called Mini Kickers. The season runs from August through December, and practices and home games are at Stonehouse and Riverview parks. Website: www.elkgrovesoccer.com.
ENTERTAINMENT, THEATRE AND CULTURE FOR RANCHO MURIETA (ETC)
This volunteer organization offers community arts, cultural events and activities for youth, families and adults. ETC is a membership organization. Membership contributions entitle members to benefits and help support events. Contact: asketcinfo@gmail.com.
KIWANIS CLUB
The Rancho Murieta Kiwanis Club is a community service organization true to the tradition of Kiwanis International, a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time. It supports Cosumnes River Elementary School activities, college scholarships, Key Clubs at local high schools and in Rancho Murieta, Boy Scout Troop 633 and Cub Pack 633, and community events that include the Easter Egg Hunt and Kids Fishing Day. The club meets at 8 a.m. the first Thursday of the month and at 7 p.m. the third Thursday at the Villas Clubhouse on Murieta Parkway at Alameda Drive. For information, call 354-0538.
MOBILE LIBRARY
The Mobile Library visits Rancho Murieta Wednesdays between 9 a.m. and noon at Murieta Village. To request a book or for information, call (916) 433-2029.
RANCHO MURIETA CAREGIVERS’ SUPPORT GROUP
The group invite all who are interested to our ongoing meetings on the first Wednesday of the month from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the RMA Building. We welcome both men and women who are caregivers for loved ones suffering from any ailment – mental or physical. For information, contact Nan Parquette, (916) 354-2281. Meetings are the first Wednesday of each month, from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the RMA Building.
RANCHO MURIETA COMMUNITY CHURCH
The church is located at 14670 Cantova Way. Please call (916) 354-0401 for information about services and times or see the church web site.
RANCHO MURIETA FIBER ART GROUP
The Rancho Murieta Fiber Art Group meets 10 a.m. to noon the second Wednesday of the month at the Rancho Murieta Association Building. The mission of the group is to learn, inspire, share and encourage one another to create beautiful fiber and fabric items in a friendly and supportive environment. Contact: Diane Graf, (916) 354-9768 or dianegraf1981@gmail.com.
RANCHO MURIETA OPTIMIST CLUB
A service organization focused on the needs of youth in the community, the Optimist Club has been a contributor to Stonehouse Park, the Little League, Summerfest, and the library and computer programs at Cosumnes River Elementary School. It’s part of the July 4 carnival and the Christmas tree lighting. The club meets at 7 p.m. on the second and fourth Thursday at the Community Services Building, 15160 Jackson Road. Contact: Bob Wright, (916) 747-0260.
RANCHO MURIETA PICKLEBALL CLUB
The club, established in 2018, promotes pickleball as a recreational activity. Contact: rmpickleballclub@gmail.com.
RANCHO MURIETA WOMEN’S CLUB
The Women’s Club was founded in 1992, devoted to the “intellectual, cultural and social needs” of women in our community. Activities include a bi-monthly luncheon meeting with a speaker or musical entertainment held at the Country Club. There are also a variety of interest groups including book clubs, card groups, art, bocce ball, bunko, crochet, knitting, mah jongg, theater outings and walkers. In addition, we sponsor the quarterly Community Blood Drive that takes place at Rancho Murieta Community Church. For membership information, contact Boots Conway at (916) 690-4058 or rlbnconway@hotmail.com.
RIVER VALLEY GARDEN CLUB
Founded in 2003, this club is open to residents of Rancho Murieta, Sloughhouse, Wilton and nearby communities. The club meets 7 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of the month – except for July, August and December – at the Rancho Murieta Association Building. More information: RiverValleyGardenClub.net.
SOLOS – SAVING OUR LAKES & OPEN SPACES
The group is dedicated to responsible development that preserves and protects our lakes, open spaces, trails, pristine views, solitude and quality of life for all. Contact: solosrm@aol.com
ST. VINCENT DEPAUL CATHOLIC CHURCH
The church is at 14673 Cantova Way. The Mass schedule can be found at https://stjoseph-elkgrove.net/saint-vincent-de-paul
SUMMERFEST
Summerfest was formed by a group of Murietans in 2000 to generate revenue to provide educational and recreational projects for the community’s youth and families. Summerfest coordinates the Summerfest Carnival, a late-summer fun outing over three days. The Summerfest Committee welcomes suggestions from all Murietans. Web site: http://www.summerfest-ranchomurieta.org/ On Facebook as Rancho Murieta Summerfest.
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