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Photographer Christopher Ameruoso will sign his coffee table book
depicting celebrities and their pets at 12:30 p.m. Saturday at Barnes &
Noble, 731 N. San Fernando Road. 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.
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.
The Burbank YMCA, 321 E. Magnolia Blvd., has a computer lab open house
from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. through Friday. Computer classes will begin
Monday. For more information, call 845-8551.
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.
An open Alcoholics Anonymous meeting is from noon to 1 p.m. at Unity
Church of Burbank and North Hollywood, 637 S. Victory Blvd. Bring a brown
bag lunch and join the group for steps and traditions. For more
information, call 841-4037.
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.
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.
Providence St. Joseph Medical Center Beyond 50 Program sponsors a free
workshop, Silver Style: Image Magic for Mature Women, from 2 to 4 p.m. at
the Providence Health Center, 3413 Pacific Ave. For reservations, call
953-4487.
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.
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets at 6 p.m. at Magnolia Park
Methodist Church, 2828 Magnolia Blvd. For more information, call
766-8636.
A women’s focus group on depression is from 6:30 to 8 p.m., every
first, third, and fifth Wednesday of the month at Providence Health
Center, 3413 W. Pacific Ave. For reservations, call Linda Wright at
953-4487.
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.
Improve your public-speaking skills at the Jewel City 29 Toastmasters
meeting 7 to 9 p.m. at the Red Cross building, 1501 S. Brand Blvd.,
Glendale. This meeting is free. For more information, call Darryl DeBond
at 244-1137.
A free monthly praise outreach featuring Marilyn McCoo, Billy Davis
Jr., and their group, “Soldiers for the Second Coming,” perform at 7:30
on the third Wednesday of each month at Valley Baptist Church, 2201 W.
Alameda Ave. Refreshments and fellowship follow at 9:30 p.m. For more
information, call the church office at 845-7871.
THURSDAY
The Magnolia Park Optimist Club meets at 7:30 a.m. weekly at the
DeBell Golf Clubhouse, 1500 Walnut Ave. For more information, call
845-1192.
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 Chamber of Commerce hosts a business connection luncheon
at 11:30 a.m. at The Castaway, 1250 Harvard Road. Speaker is William
Byrne of the Burbank Library Literacy Program. Reservations are $20 for
members; $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. at
Tony Roma’s, 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. 73999.
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.
“The Unbeelievable Honeybee,” a story and craft program for children
in grades 2-5 is presented at 3:30 p.m. at the Burbank Central Library,
110 N. Glenoaks Blvd. Youngsters will hear stories about bees, meet a
beekeeper, sample different kinds of honey and make a beeswax candle and
a Mother’s Day card. Seating is limited for this free event. For
reservations, call 238-5610.
The Burbank Civitan Club meets for dinner at 6 p.m. on the first and
third Thursday of each month at the Coral Cafe, 3321 W. Burbank Blvd. For
more information, call 848-7189.
Storyteller Steve celebrates Mother’s Day when he reads “A Present for
Mom,” by Vivian French at 7 p.m. at Barnes & Noble, 731 N. San Fernando
Blvd. After the reading, Momma Berenstain Bear will visit. For more
information, call 558-1383.
Ira Mehlman, West Coast spokesman for the Federation for American
Immigration Reform, will report on the Middle East Crisis at the monthly
meeting of the VIPS/CCR Republican Club. A no-host bar begins at 6:30
p.m., dinner at 7 p.m. at The Castaway, 1250 Harvard Road. For
reservations, call 768-4334.
The Burbank African Violet Society meets at 7 p.m. at Magnolia Park
United Methodist Church, 2828 W. Magnolia Blvd. Guests are welcome. For
more information, call 846-1241.
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.
Burbank Emblem Club #86 meets at 7:30 p.m. at the Burbank Elks Lodge,
2232 N. Hollywood Way. Refreshments will be served following the meeting.
For more information, call President Elaine Paonessa at 845-6851.
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.
Providence Health System’s Senior Outreach Department offers a
“Healthy Aging Through Complementary Medicine” workshop from 1 to 5 p.m.
at 501 S. Buena Vista St. in the Lockheed Room. For more information,
call Linda Wright at 953-4487.
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. 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 National Charity League hosts the “Rockin’ Nifty Fifties” dance
for adults and teens 16 and older with developmental disabilities, from
7:15 to 9:15 p.m. at McCambridge Park Recreation Center, 1515 N. Glenoaks Blvd. Admission is $1.50 for dancers; no admission for caregivers. For
more information, call 843-4907.
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
The Burbank Family YMCA is having its annual pancake breakfast from
7:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the Ray Sence Room at the YMCA, 321 E. Magnolia
Blvd. Tickets are available at the door for $3 each. All proceeds are
used for Burbank YMCA youth activities. For more information, call
841-8551.
Jewelry, household goods, appliances, clothing and more will go on
sale at the Burbank Emblem Club #86 annual rummage sale from 8 a.m. to 5
p.m. at 4100 W. Magnolia Blvd. Proceeds will help the club with its
charity and scholarship funds. For more information, call Vilma at
843-3381.
The annual business meeting and luncheon of The League of Women Voters
of Glendale/Burbank begins at 10 a.m. at The Castaway, 1250 Harvard Road.
Guest speaker is Nancy Knight, vice-president of Glendale Community
College. For reservations, phone 768-7663.
A carnival featuring games, live entertainment, food and a silent
auction will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at First Lutheran Church and Day
School of Burbank, 1001 S. Glenoaks Blvd. For more information, call the
church office at 848-7432.
Baby animals are featured at the Los Angeles Zoo’s annual “Everybody
Loves a Baby” event, through May 31. Maps are available for self-guided
tours. The zoo, open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., is in Griffith Park at
the junction of the Ventura (134) and Golden State (5) freeways.
Admission is $8.25 for adults and $3.25 for children ages 2 to 12. For
more information, call (323) 644-6400.
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.
The Southern California Genealogical Society Open House is from 11
a.m. to 3 p.m. at 417 Irving Drive. For more information, call 843-7247.
A dried flower crafts workshop is at 11 a.m at Stough Canyon Nature
Center, 2300 Walnut Ave. Price is $5. RSVP at 238-5440.
TV producer Gary Grossman will sign his book “Superman: From Serial to
Cereal,” at 2 p.m. at Dark Delicacies, 4213 W. Burbank Blvd. Joining
Grossman are authors Vince Churchill, signing his novel, “The Dead Shall
Inherit the Earth,” and Paul Young, signing his new book, “L.A. Exposed
-- Strange Myths and Curious Legends in the City of Angels.” For more
information, call 556-6660.
SUNDAY
A Mother’s Day bird walk begins at 9 a.m. at Wildwood Park off of
Harvard Road above Sunset Canyon Drive. For more information, call
238-5440.
The First Presbyterian Church of Burbank extends an invitation to take
a journey into healing at 9 a.m. weekly with the book, “Boundaries,” by
Henry Cloud and John Townsend. Learn how to understand the past and
ensure a healthier future. The church is at 521 E. Olive Ave. For more
information, call 842-5134.
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 $3.50 are
appreciated. For more information, call 843-3381.
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.
A family exploration program, “Women of the West -- Great Women in My
Family,” will be from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Autry Museum of Western
Heritage, 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles. Explore the courageous
women who traveled to the West, and discover more about the women in your
own family. Museum admission is $7.50, general adult; $5, seniors and
students with valid I.D.; and $3, children ages 12 and under. For more
information, call (323) 667-2000.
The Burbank Art Assn. Spring Show opens in the upstairs auditorium at
the Burbank main library, 110 N. Glenoaks Blvd. Show hours are normal
library hours. For more information, call Joan F. Hutton at 848-1054.
MONDAY
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.
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 Joslyn Afternoon Readers Group meets at 2 p.m. at the Joslyn Adult
Center, 1301 W. Olive Ave. May’s selection is “God of Small Things,” by
Arundhati Roy. 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.
Children with developmental disabilities have fun with music and gain
social skills at the ongoing “Friends at Play With Music” program, 4 to
4:45 p.m. at Burbank First United Methodist Church, 700 N. Glenoaks Blvd.
For more information, call Teresa Mackey at 845-2846.
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.
A new mixed-media class for adults 55 and older is from 6:30 to 9
every Monday evening at the Joslyn Adult Center, 1301 W. Olive Ave. Local
artist Christina Lambert is the instructor. For more information, call
238-5353.
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets at 7 p.m. weekly at McCambridge
Park Recreation Center, 1515 N. Glenoaks Blvd., Room 2. For more
information, call 843-4893.
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 Vista St. Ask for room number at the front
desk. For more information, call (310) 829-7849.
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.
The Burbank Women’s Golf Club is looking for new members. The group
meets weekly at 8 a.m. at DeBell Municipal Golf Course, 1500 E. Walnut
Ave. For more information, call Irma Taylor at 845-5301.
Braille Institute offers free weekly classes from 9 to 11 a.m. to
teach people how to remain independent despite vision loss. Classes are
at the Joslyn Adult Center, 1301 W. Olive Ave. For more information or to
sign up, call Sharon Ziegler, at (323) 663-1111, ext. 1252.
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 free consultation with a pharmacist is available for anyone older
than 50, from 2 to 4 p.m. on the last Tuesday of every month at
Providence Health Center, 3413 W. Pacific Ave., Room 104. Call 953-4487
for reservations.
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 847-3999.
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.
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.