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Author Tracy Hogg, who wrote “Secrets of the Baby Whisperer For
Toddlers,” will appear for a talk and book signing at 1 p.m. Saturday at
Barnes & Noble, 731 N. San Fernando Blvd. Nicknamed the “baby whisperer”
because of her gift for understanding and connecting with young children,
Hogg became famous after she co-authored the New York Times bestseller,
“Secrets of the Baby Whisperer.” In her new book, she writes about the
stresses and challenges for both parents and toddlers. For more
information, call 558-1383.
TODAY
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.
Adults 55 and older can sign up now for Bridge classes at Joslyn Adult
Center, 1301 W. Olive Ave. Beginners meet from 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesdays,
Jan. 16, through March 27, 2002. Intermediate classes meet from 9 to 11
a.m. Fridays, Jan. 18, through March 29. Cost is $5 for the instruction
book. For more information, call the Joslyn recreation office at
238-5353, Monday through Friday, 9 to 11 a.m. and noon to 2 p.m.
A Japanese flower arrangement class is 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.
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 Burbank Noon Kiwanis Club will observe Presidents’ Day at its noon
luncheon meeting at the Burbank YMCA, 321 E. Magnolia Blvd. For more
information, call 848-9560.
The Wellness Community presents a cancer patients support group from
noon to 1:45 p.m. at 214 S. Frederic St., Apt. A. For more information,
call (626) 796-1083.
Discover ways to solve and prevent the daily problems faced when
living with a chronic condition. This program, sponsored by Blue Shield
65+, will begin at 12:30 p.m. at the Joslyn Adult Center, 1301 W. Olive
Ave. For more information, call 238-5353.
Quilting classes are held at 1 p.m., the third Wednesday of each month
at the Joslyn Adult Center, 1301 W. Olive Ave. This class is free. A
sewing machine is required to complete this program. For more
information, call 238-5353, Monday through Friday, 9 to 11 a.m. and noon to 2 p.m.
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.
Intermediate/advanced line-dance instruction begins at 6:45 p.m. at
the Joslyn Adult Center, 1301 W. Olive Ave. Classes are $2. For more
information, call 238-5353.
The Women-to-Women Group meets from 7 to 9 p.m. weekly to discuss any
subject pertinent to the women in the group in a casual, informal,
confidential and nonjudgmental format. The group meets at Providence St.
Joseph Medical Center’s Urgent Care Facility, 3413 Pacific Ave. For more
information, call Linda Wright at 953-4487.
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets at 6 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.
Artist Judy Koenig will demonstrate her watercolor technique when she
addresses the Burbank Art Assn. at 7:30 p.m. at the Burbank Board of
Realtors, 2006 W. Magnolia Blvd., 2nd floor. Guests pay $3; refreshments
will be served. For more information, call Joan Hutton at 848-1054.
THURSDAY
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.
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 Social Seniors Koffee Klub meets for conversation at 3:15 p.m. on
the third Thursday of each month at the Joslyn Adult Center, 1301 W.
Olive Ave. For more information, call 238-5353.
A new evening lecture series begins at 6:30 p.m. at the Joslyn Adult
Center, 1301 W. Olive Ave. Tonight Celeste Bocian of Sherman Oaks
Hospital discusses “Your Aging Parents -- What to Expect.” Find our what
is normal aging, what to look out for, and how to age well and safely.
For more information, call 238-5353.
Learn how to balance the flow of energy throughout the body at Chi
Gong classes from 7 to 8 p.m. sponsored by the Wellness Community, 214
Frederic St., Apt. A. For more information, call (626) 796-1083.
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.
Learn about feng shui at the Burbank Jaycees meeting at 7:15 p.m. at
the Burbank Chamber of Commerce, 200 W. Magnolia Blvd. For more
information, call Susan Butkus at 371-6631.
Spirit medium and author Lysa Mateu will sign her book, “Conversations
With the Spirit World,” and will do free psychic readings in a two-hour
program beginning at 7:30 p.m. at Barnes & Noble, 731 N. San Fernando
Blvd. For more information, call (310) 820-0711.
A course in miracles meets from 7:30 to 9 p.m. every Thursday at Unity
Church of Burbank & North Hollywood, 637 S. Victory Blvd. There is no fee
to attend, but an offering will be taken each week. For more information,
call 841-4037.
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 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.
The Friday card club is from 11:30 a.m. through 3 p.m. at the Joslyn
Adult Center, 1301 W. Olive Ave. Bridge, Shanghai, canasta and pinochle
are played. For $1.25 you can play any game of your choice, plus receive
coffee and dessert prior to the start of the games. Arrive at 10:30 a.m.
to ensure seating. For more details, call Allan at 507-1514.
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.
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.
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.
The Western Weavers Square Dance Club of Burbank meets every 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.
SATURDAY
John Burroughs High School dance production classes will have a
rummage sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the corner of Keystone Street and
Verdugo Avenue. Items for sale include costumes, books, jewelry, clothes,
and glassware. For more information, call Marilyn Suleiman at 558-4777,
ext. 550.
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.
Monte Carlo Night, a fund-raiser for the John Burroughs High School
Vocal Music Assn., will begin with a short concert at 6 p.m., and casino
doors opening at 7 at IATSE Local 80 Union Hall, 2520 W. Olive Ave. For
more information and tickets, call Cyndy Payo at 560-5829.
Young music professionals compete in the final round of the first
Concerto and Aria Competition sponsored by the Burbank Philharmonic
Orchestra at 7:30 p.m. at the Hall of Liberty, Forest Lawn Hollywood
Hills. Admission is free. For more information, call 771-7888.
SUNDAY
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.
An early sprouts plant hike begins at 11:30 a.m. at the Stough Canyon
Nature Center, 2300 Walnut Ave. For more information, call 238-5440.
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 Teddy Edwards Jazz Quartet performs at 1 and 2 p.m. in the
Heritage Court of the Autry Museum of Western Heritage, 4700 Western
Heritage Way, Los Angeles. Museum admission is $7.50 for adults, $5 for
seniors and students with valid I.D., and $3 for children ages 12 and
under. For more information, call (323) 667-2000.
Media City Ballet Company presents Sunday Afternoon at the Ballet, at
4:30 p.m. at Media Dance Arts Centre, 237 E. Palm Ave. Tickets are $15
for adults; $10 for senior citizens and children under 12. For more
information, call 972-9692.
A community concert of prayer will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Emmanuel
Evangelical Free Church, 438 E. Harvard Road. The program features music,
prayer and drama. For more information, call Don Ludwig at 846-8943.
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.
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.
Author Dan Simmons signs his latest novel, “A Winter Haunting,” at 1
p.m. at Dark Delicacies, 4213 W. Burbank Blvd. For more information, call
556-6660.
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.
Aggressive Assets Investment Club, a women’s investment club, meets
monthly at 6:30 p.m. in Burbank. For more information about the group and
where they meet, call Marva Murphy at 955-8018.
Mixed media classes are from 6:30 to 9 p.m. every Monday evening at
the Joslyn Adult Center, 1301 W. Olive Ave. You will need to bring
supplies with you for this class. Inquire at the Joslyn recreation office
when you sign up. For more information, call 238-5353.
A free exercise class for women of all ages in any stage of cancer
treatment and recovery is from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Providence St. Joseph
Medical Center, 501 S. Buena St. Ask for room number at the front desk.
For more information, call (310) 829-7849.
A free discussion group, Exploring Spirituality, for seniors 50 and
over meets from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Providence St. Joseph Medical Center’s
urgent care facility, 3413 Pacific Ave. For more information, call Linda
Wright at 953-4487.
The Battered Women Support Group meets from 7 to 9 p.m. Mondays.
Admission and child care are free. For more information and location,
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.
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.
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.
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.
Adults who want to improve their reading and writing skills are
invited to a free meeting from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Burbank Public Library
110 N. Glenoaks Blvd. For more information, call William Byrne at
238-5577.
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.