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Country western singer Glenn Temple entertains at a fish fry. Dinner
begins at 6:30 tonight, and the show starts at 8 p.m. at the Veterans of
Foreign Wars Gudgeon Ship No. 8310, 1006 Magnolia Blvd. Cost is $7.50 per
person. For more information, call 842-1739.
SATURDAY
A trail maintenance work party will begin at 7:30 a.m. at the Stough
Canyon Nature Center, at the end of Walnut Road above Sunset Canyon
Drive. For more information, call 238-5440.
Farmers’ Market will be from 8 a.m to 12:30 p.m. at Olive Avenue
between Glenoaks Boulevard and 3rd Street. For more information, call
238-2660.
Burroughs High School Vocal Music Assn. will hold a rummage sale and
car wash from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. today. The rummage sale will be at
Memorial Field on the corner of Keystone Street and Verdugo Avenue.
Donations will be accepted for the car wash in front of the school at
1920 W. Clark Ave. For more information, call Cheryl McMillan at
526-5503.
The Burbank Chapter of the Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship
International meets at 9 a.m. for breakfast and fellowship at Ramada Inn,
2900 N. San Fernando Blvd. For more information, call 846-0563.
Overeaters Anonymous, a 12-Step group for people suffering from
compulsive overeating and other eating disorders, meets at 10 a.m. at the
Magnolia Park United Methodist Church, 2828 Magnolia Blvd. Meetings are
free and confidential. For more information, call 881-4776.
Blind and visually impaired people and their families and friends meet
at 10 a.m. the second Saturday of every month to provide support and
discuss available services. Seating is limited, so an RSVP is
appreciated. For reservations and meeting place, call National Federation
of the Blind of California at 558-6524.
SUNDAY
A beginning fitness hike starts at 8 a.m. at Wildwood Park off Harvard
Road above Sunset Canyon Drive. For more information, call 238-5440.
Learn how to understand the past and ensure a healthier future. Take a
journey into healing at 9 a.m. Sunday mornings at First Presbyterian
Church of Burbank with readings from the books “Changes That Heal” by
Henry Cloud and “Boundaries” by Henry Cloud and John Townsend. The church
is at 521 E. Olive Ave. For more information, call Cathy at 842-5103.
The Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars Gudgeon Ship No.
8310 holds its monthly breakfast every third Sunday of the month from 9
a.m. to noon at 1006 W. Magnolia Blvd. Donations of $3 are appreciated.
For more information, call 843-3381.
First Christian Church of Burbank and the Armenian Christian Church of
Los Angeles will hold a joint worship service at 10:30 a.m. at the First
Christian Church, 221 S. 6th St. Hymns and prayers will be in two
languages. Everyone is invited to the worship service and the fellowship
potluck following the service. For more information, call 845-7459.
The American Legion holds bingo at 12:30 p.m. at 940 W. Olive Ave.
Proceeds benefit veterans’ rehabilitation. Free parking. For more
information, call 846-0683.
The Really Spontaneous Theatre Company presents its Improvisational
Theater Ensemble at 7 p.m. Sundays through Oct. 28 at The Third Stage,
2811 W. Magnolia Blvd. Tickets are $15. For more information, call (323)
969-4991.
MONDAY
Volunteers are needed for the Joslyn Center’s Stay-at-Home project.
The goal of the project is to provide information to seniors, their
family and the community to prepare for successful aging. Volunteers will
be educated on issues of aging, available resources and the necessity for
planning for the future. Contact Dee Call at 238-5370.
Join a senior sing-along, and dance to Dixieland jazz from 9:30 to 11
a.m. today at the Joslyn Adult Center, 1301 W. Olive Ave. For more
information, call 238-5353.
Seniors can enjoy a nutritious lunch at 11:30 a.m. Monday through
Friday, at the Don Tuttle Senior Center, 1731 N. Ontario St. The center
also offers a free loaf of bread Mondays and Wednesdays (supplies
limited). For more information, call 238-5367.
Aesthetic chess is at 12:30 p.m. for senior citizens 55 and older at
the Don Tuttle Center, 1731 N. Ontario Ave. For more information, call
238-5367.
Hawaiian Aloha Day will be celebrated from 12:30 to 2 p.m. at Joslyn
Adult Center, 1301 W. Olive Ave. Dress in tropical attire, and join in
the fun of watching and learning how to do the hula. For more
information, call 238-5353.
Learn how to preserve family memories. Join the Writing Your Memories
group at 1 p.m. Mondays at the Joslyn Adult Center, 1301 W. Olive Ave.
For more information, call 238-5353.
The Cancer Support Group offers assistance to cancer patients,
caregivers, relatives and friends. It meets from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at
Providence St. Joseph Medical Center, 501 S. Buena Vista St. For more
information, call 525-4941.
The Battered Women Support Group meets from 7 to 9 p.m. Mondays.
Admission and child care are free. For more information, call 845-7671.
Hula and Polynesian dance classes are offered Mondays at the Creative
Arts Center. Beginning and intermediate hula start at 7 p.m., followed by
a more challenging class at 8 p.m., 1100 W. Clark St. For more
information, call 238-5397.
TUESDAY
The Burbank Sunrise Rotary Club meets at 7 a.m. at The Castaway, 1250
Harvard Road. For more information, call 998-9556.
The Burbank Singers, a women’s chorus, will reconvene for the fall
semester under the sponsorship of Burbank Adult School. The chorus meets
for rehearsal 9 to 11:30 a.m. at the Mingay Adult School Auditorium, 3811
Allan Ave. New members are welcome and needed. No auditions are
necessary, but it is helpful to have had some experience in choral
singing. A $45 tuition fee is required each semester. For more
information, call 240-7816 or 845-9032.
Braille Community Center classes are from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Joslyn
Adult Center, 1301 W. Olive Ave. Sign up with Sharon Ziegler, Braille
Institute Community Outreach at (323) 663-1111, ext. 268.
The Joslyn Adult Center holds an informative meeting for new members
the third Tuesday of every month at 10 a.m. at 1301 W. Olive Ave. For
more information, call 238-5353.
Beverly Manor Health Center offers a low-impact arthritis exercise
class from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at 1041 S. Main St. For more information,
call 843-2330.
The Senior Women’s Support Group meets from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Family Service Agency of Burbank, 2013 W. Magnolia Blvd. The cost is $10
per month. For more information, call 845-7671.
Games R Us, a group that meets to play card and board games, invites
seniors to join at 11:30 a.m. at the Joslyn Adult Center, 1301 W. Olive
Ave. Please RSVP at 238-5353.
The Don Tuttle Center invites seniors to the Wonderful World of Games
where they play board games, card games and puzzles, 12:30 p.m. at 1731
N. Ontario Ave. For more information, call 238-5367.
A new eight-week beginners mah-jongg class begins at 1 p.m. at the
Joslyn Adult Center, 1301 W. Olive Ave. Instruction will be given by RSVP
volunteer Ruth Grayne. There is a $5 charge, and a 2001 mah-jongg card needs to be purchased prior to taking this class. To sign up or to obtain
more information, call 238-5353.
A cardiac support group meets weekly from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. at
Providence St. Joseph Medical Center in the cardiac rehabilitation
fitness center, 501 S. Buena Vista St. The group discusses concerns and
fears and helps participants develop new coping skills. Family members
are also welcome. For more information, call 843-5111, ext. 7470.
Stough Canyon weekly fitness hikes will be at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays
through October. The hikes are easy. For more information, call 238-5440.
The Burbank Kiwanis For Fun meets at 6:30 p.m. every second and fourth
Tuesday at the Anabelle Hotel, 2011 W. Olive Ave. For more information,
contact Pat Smola at 846-2330.
Self-help group Recovery Inc. meets to help people with fear, anxiety,
panic or depression at 7 p.m. in the playroom at the Pickwick, 1001
Riverside Drive. For more information, call 562-1745.
WEDNESDAY
The Burbank Art Assn. has two exhibits running through October.
Jeanette Bowls, who works in oils, has a display at Burbank Unified
School District headquarters, 1900 W. Olive Ave., and Adele Styk, a
watercolorist, is showing her watercolor impressions at the Burbank Board
of Realtors, 2006 W. Magnolia Ave. For more information, call Adele Styk
at 841-4721.
The Burbank Sunrise Kiwanis Club meets at 6:45 a.m. at De Bell
Municipal Golf Course, 1500 E. Walnut Ave. For more information, call
842-3323.
The Burbank Chapter of the Leads Club, an international organization
for business referrals, meets from 7:15 to 8:45 a.m. at the Courtside
Restaurant at the Toluca Lake Sports Center, 6711 Forest Lawn Drive. For
more information, call 623-0337.
A Japanese flower arrangement class is held from 10 to 11 a.m. on the
second Wednesday of each month at the Joslyn Adult Center, 1301 W. Olive
Ave. Bring a shallow bowl, cut flowers or greens, a pair of scissors and
a flower frog. The class is free, but will cost $5 if a frog is needed.
For more information, call 238-5353.
Learn to play croquet. Join RSVP volunteer Mary Brady from 10 to 11
a.m. every Wednesday at the Joslyn Adult Center, 1301 W. Olive Ave. For
more information, call 238-5353.
Volunteer drivers are needed for the Burbank home-delivered meals
program, which supplies food daily to frail elderly residents who are
homebound. If you are available to deliver meals between 10:30 a.m. and
12:30 p.m. any weekday, contact Dee Call at 238-5370. Volunteers must
have their own cars.
The Auld Lange Syne Bridge Club meets to play bridge, Shanghai and
other card games from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Joslyn Adult Center, 1301
W. Olive Ave. For information, call Alan at 507-1514. Seniors interested
in bridge, Shanghai or mah-jongg lessons can call 238-5353.
The Wellness Community presents the Family and Friends Support Group
from noon to 1:45 p.m. at 214 Providencia St. (626) For more information,
call 796-1083.
The Joslyn Chess Club meets from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Joslyn Adult
Center, 1301 W. Olive Ave. For more information, call 238-5353.
SHHH, a support group for hard of hearing people, meets at 1:30 p.m.
on the first Wednesday of each month to offer support, information and
education for people experiencing hearing loss. The group is facilitated
by volunteers Leo Maggio and Courtland Warner, at Joslyn Adult Center,
1301 W. Olive Ave. For more information, call 238-5353.
Deal with stress and release tension by taking the Wellness Community
yoga class from 2 to 3 p.m. at 214 Frederic St., Apt. A. The class is
free. For more information, call (626) 796-1083.
A stroke support group providing information, problem-solving
techniques, emotional support and a safe place to express feelings is
held from 2:30 to 4 p.m. on the second Wednesday of the month at
Providence St. Joseph Medical Center, 501 S. Buena Vista St. For more
information, call 238-2622.
Learn how to balance the flow of energy throughout the body at Chi
Gong classes from 4:40 to 5:30 p.m. at the Wellness Community at
Providence, 214 Frederic St., Apt. A. For more information, call
238-2623.
Writer/actress Suzanne Collins leads a 10-week writer’s class
Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. at the Joslyn Adult Center, 1301 W. Olive Ave.
Sign up in the travel/recreation office from 9 to 11 a.m., and noon to 2
p.m. For more information, call 238-5353.
Stough Canyon weekly fitness hikes will be at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays
through October. The hikes are moderate. For more information, call
238-5440.
Learn how to reduce stress and tone muscles with Chinese exercise Tai
chi chuan. Beginner classes are from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. and intermediate
instruction is from 8 to 9:30 p.m. at Verdugo Park, 3201 W. Verdugo Blvd.
For more information, call (626) 449-5082.
Line-dance classes are taught at the Joslyn Adult Center. Intermediate
instruction begins at 6:45 p.m., with advanced classes at 7:45 p.m., at
1301 W. Olive Ave. Classes are $2. For more information, call 238-5353.
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets at 7 p.m. at Magnolia Park
Methodist Church, 2828 Magnolia Blvd. For more information, call
766-8636.
Improve your public-speaking skills at the Jewel City 29 Toastmasters
meeting 7 to 9 p.m. every Wednesday at the Red Cross building, 1501 S.
Brand Blvd., Glendale. This meeting is free. For more information, call
Darryl DeBond at 244-1137.
The release of a new compact disc of vintage cartoon soundtracks from
the classic Hollywood cartoons of Elmo Aardvark will be presented 7:30
p.m. at ASIFA-Hollywood’s Animation Center, 721 S. Victory Blvd. Producer
Will Ryan will autograph this limited edition CD. ASIFA members pay $2.
Nonmembers pay $5. Call 842-8330, as seating is limited.
THURSDAY
The Burbank-Magnolia Park Optimist Club meets at 7:15 a.m. at De Bell
Municipal Golf Course, 1500 E. Walnut Ave. For more information, call
846-5781.
Burbank women are invited to attend Touchpoint Bible Study, composed
of nondenominational women who want to know the Bible better, at 9 a.m.
and 7:30 p.m. in private homes. For more information, call 246-2090.
Join the crafts group from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Joslyn Adult Center,
1301 W. Olive Ave. The group meets to socialize while working on a
project. For more information, call 238-5353.
The Joslyn Duplicate Bridge Club meets to play advanced bridge from 11
a.m. to 2:45 p.m. at 1301 W. Olive Ave. For more information, call
842-5826.
Burbank City Manager Robert “Bud” Ovrom is guest speaker at the
Burbank Chamber of Commerce business connection luncheon. Networking
begins at 11:30 a.m., followed by the lunch and program at noon at The
Castaway, 1250 Harvard Road. Prepaid reservations by Oct. 8 are $13 for
members and $20 for prospective members. After Oct. 8, prices are $20 for
members and $25 for prospective members. For more information, call
846-3111.
The Burbank Noon Optimist Club meets from 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.
Thursdays at Tony Romas, 220 N. San Fernando Blvd. For more information,
call 506-8714.
The Burbank Noon Lions luncheon meetings are at noon on the second and
fourth Thursdays of the month at The Castaway, 1250 Harvard Road. For
more information, call Marva Murphy at 955-8018.
Seniors play bingo for a buck at 1 p.m. every Thursday at the Joslyn
Adult Center, 1301 W. Olive Ave. For more information, call 238-5353.
The Cardiac Rehab and Fitness Center at Providence St. Joseph Medical
Center offers restorative yoga classes from 2:30 to 3:45 p.m., 501 S.
Buena Vista St. Cost is $13 per class, $60 for five classes and $100 for
10 classes. For more information, call 843-5111, ext. 7470.
The Wellness Community presents a general cancer-support group, an
eight-week program, from 2:30 to 4 p.m. at 214 Frederic St., Apt. A. For
more information, call 238-2623.
The Social Seniors Koffee Klub meets for conversation at 3:15 p.m. on
the third Thursday of each month at 1301 W. Olive Ave. For more
information, call 238-5353.
Alzheimer’s Assn. of Los Angeles and the Assistance League of Southern
California present a free program, Tips to Maintain and Improve Your
Memory, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at 221 S. 6th St. For more information, call
David A. Mitchell at 558-4895.
Music in the West is the family night program from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
at the Autry Museum of Western Heritage, 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los
Angeles. Explore diverse music traditions found in the West today,
through songwriting and singing. For more information, call (323)
667-2000.
A discussion on “Alpha, an Opportunity to Explore the Meaning of Life”
will be presented from 6:30 to 9 p.m. through Dec. 6 at the Burbank First
Presbyterian Church, 521 N. Olive Ave. The evening includes dinner, a
short talk and group discussion. Call 842-5103 to RSVP.
The Valley Computer Club meets 7 p.m. at the First Presbyterian
Church, 521 E. Olive Ave. All are welcome, but there is a $4 guest fee.
For further information, call 846-4012, or e-mail
burvally@pacificnet.net.
Have fun at the Swinging Seniors Dance Club 7 p.m. every Thursday at
the Joslyn Adult Center, 1301 W. Olive Ave. Admission of $3.50 per person
includes refreshments and live music. For more information, call
238-5353.
FRIDAY
A greeting card class is held from 9 to 11 a.m. on the first Friday of
each month at the Joslyn Adult Center, 1301 W. Olive Ave. The class works
on seasonal and general themes. A fee of $8 includes all supplies. For
more information, call 238-5353.
An advanced greeting card workshop is held from 9 to 11 a.m. on the
second Friday of each month at the Joslyn Adult Center, 1301 W. Olive
Ave. The workshop is open to all previous card class students. There is a
fee of $3 per person, and all supplies are included. For more
information, call 238-5353.
A jewelry making class is held from 9 to 11 a.m. on the third Friday
of each month at the Joslyn Adult Center, 1301 W. Olive Ave. All supplies
will be provided. The cost may vary. Inquire at sign-up. For more
information, call 238-5353.
A T-shirt painting class is held from 9 to 11 a.m. on the last Friday
of each month at the Joslyn Adult Center, 1301 W. Olive Ave. Bring a
solid light-colored T-shirt and a piece of cardboard. All other supplies
will be included for $2 per person. For more information, call 238-5353.
Seniors can play Bingo for a buck at 12:30 p.m. at the Don Tuttle
Center, 1731 N. Ontario Ave. For more information, call 238-5367.
Providence St. Joseph Medical Center offers a Chronic Illness Support
Group from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at 501 S. Buena Vista St. For more information,
call 525-4957.
Ballroom dance classes for seniors are offered from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at
the Joslyn Adult Center, 1301 W. Olive Ave. For more information, call
238-5353.
Seniors 55 and older, who like to dance and listen to music from the
‘50s and ‘60s, meet at 7 p.m. on the first Friday of every month in the
Back Room at Joslyn Adult Center, 1301 W. Olive Ave. Admission is $2. For
more information, call 238-5353.
A Halloween dance will be held from 7:15 to 9:15 p.m. at McCambridge
Park Recreation Center, 1515 N. Glenoaks Blvd. The dance is for adults
and teens 16 and above with developmental disabilities. Admission is
$15.50 for dancers. There is no admission for caregivers. For more
information, call 843-4907.
The Western Weavers Square Dance Club of Burbank meets the second and
fourth Friday of each month at the Little White Chapel, on the corner of
Avon Street and Jeffreys Avenue. The dances begin with rounds at 7:30
p.m. and squares at 8 p.m. A donation of $5 is requested. For more
information, call 569-4980 or 846-1470.
Dance to swing, country, Latin beats and more from 8 to 11 p.m. Friday
nights at Disabled American Veterans Chapter 40, Veteran’s Memorial Hall,
1115 W. Magnolia Blvd. On stage, deejay Val Carroll plays drums to
recorded big-band music. Donation is $2 per person. For more information,
call Nancy at (310) 777-7142.
GETTING ITEMS LISTED
Mail calendar listings to the Burbank Leader, P.O. Box 591, Burbank,
CA 91503, or fax them to 954-9439. The deadline for Wednesday’s calendar
is 10 a.m. Friday. The deadline for Saturday’s calendar is 10 a.m.
Wednesday.