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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.

Homeowners and renters re bate assistance is provided at noon at

the Little White Chapel Christian Church, 1711 N. Avon St. The

program is for people 62 and older who either own a home or whose

total household income for 2001 was $37,119 or less.

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.

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.

A support group for family members and caregivers for those

suffering Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, stroke or other

mental debilitating diseases meets at noon at the Burbank Adult

Service and Resource Center, 221 S. 6th St. For more information,

call 843-8472.

“How to Make Your Home Safer and More Handicap Accessible” is at

12:30 p.m. at the Joslyn Adult Center, 1301 W. Olive Ave. For more

information, call 238-5353.

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.

A stroke-support group providing information, problem-solving

techniques, emotional support and a safe place to express feelings is

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.

The First Lutheran Church of Burbank will begin its annual

Vacation Bible School at 6 p.m. in the church hall, 1001 S.

Glenoaks Blvd. A social dinner and worship time will proceed the

school. For more information, call 848-7432.

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.

The Foothill Autism Alliance, Inc. will meet at 7 p.m. at

Burbank Center for the Retarded, 230 Amherst Drive. The group meets

on the second Wednesday of each month. For more information, call

662-8847.

“Ice Age” is the featured movie at the Outdoor Picture Show from

7:30 to 10 p.m. at the IKEA Courtyard at Media City Center, 600 N.

San Fernando Blvd. The free event also features food samplings,

contests and giveaways by the KIIS-FM Street Team, magicians and face

painting. For more information, call 566-8617.

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.

“Looking for Hip New Students,” a Hula class for beginners is 10

a.m. Thursdays at the Joslyn Adult Center, 1301 W. Olive Ave. 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.

at Tony Roma’s, 220 N. San Fernando Blvd. For more information, call

506-8714.

The Burbank Noon Lions luncheon meetings are at 7 a.m. on the

second Thursday of the month at the Coral Cafe, 3321 W. Burbank Blvd.

and at noon the fourth Thursday 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. at the Joslyn Adult

Center, 1301 W. Olive Ave. For more information, call 238-5353.

The Homeowners and Renters Assistance Program offers free

assistance to qualified seniors with filling out the necessary forms

from 2 to 3 p.m. Thursdays through Aug. 29 at the Joslyn Adult

Center, 1301 W. Olive Ave. For more information, call 238-5353.

Eat, Drink and Be Healthy is a free cooking class from 2 to 4 p.m.

at Providence Community Center, 3413 W. Pacific Ave. For more

information, call 953-4487.

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.

“Sizzling Summer Nights” lets visitors start their weekend early

with live music and dancing from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursdays through Aug.

29 at the Autry Museum of Western Heritage in Griffith Park, 4700

Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles. Free. For more information, call

(323) 667-2000.

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.

“Surviving the Trials and Tribulations of Being a Family

Caregiver” is an informative meeting hosted by Eden Rosen, an author

and healthcare advocate, at 6:30 p.m. at the Joslyn Adult Center,

1301 W. Olive Ave. For more information, call 238-5353.

The Valley Computer Club meets at 7 p.m. on the second Thursday of

each month at the First Presbyterian Church, 521 E. Olive Ave. A $4

donation is requested. For more information, call 846-4012.

The Burbank African Violet Society will meet at 7 p.m. at the

Magnolia Park United Methodist Church, 2828 W. Magnolia Blvd. For

more information, call 846-1241 or 848-8596.

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 at 7 p.m. at the

Joslyn Adult Center, 1301 W. Olive Ave. Admission is $3 for members;

$4 for guests, and includes refreshments and live music. For more

information, call 238-5353.

Storyteller Steve reads “What do the Fairies do with all Those

Teeth?” by Michel Luppens and Philippe Beha at 7 p.m. at Barnes &

Noble, 731 N. San Fernando Blvd. For more information, call 558-1383.

“Another West: Poets from Our Community” is a reading featuring

Jewish poets Maggie Jaffe, Jim Natal and Julia Stein from 7 to 8:30

p.m. at the Autry Museum of Western Heritage, 4700 Western Heritage

Way, Griffith Park. For more information, call (323) 667-2000.

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 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 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 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. Arrive at 10:30 a.m. to ensure

seating. For more details, call Allan at 507-1514.

Seniors can play bingo for $1 at 12:30 p.m. at the Don Tuttle

Center, 1731 N. Ontario Ave. For more information, call 238-5367.

The J. Paul Getty Museum is the destination for Senior Day Trips

from 12:45 to 5:45 p.m. departing at the Joslyn Adult Center, 1301 W.

Olive Ave. The cost is $11. For more information, call 238-5353.

A Middle Eastern dancing show is at 6:30 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.

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 845-6058 or 763-0948.

SATURDAY

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.

“Clay & Wood: State of the Arts” is a symposium with refreshments

at noon at the Burbank Municipal Gallery and Creative Arts Center,

1100 W. Clark Ave. The exhibition, “Clay & Wood,” features the

artwork of 28 California artists. Runs through Aug. 1. For more

information, call 238-5397.

“Fitness for Life,” an exercise class, begins at 1 p.m. Saturdays at the Joslyn Adult Center, 1301 W. Olive Ave. For more information,

call 238-5353.

Prosperity Workshop is a free class consisting of affirmations,

visualizations and meditation from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturdays through July

27 at the Providence Community Center, 3413 W. Pacific Ave. For more

information, call 953-4487.

The Booker T. Frog Storytime features a reading of “Do Your Ears

Hang Low?” by Caroline Jayne Church at 7 p.m. at Barnes & Noble, 731

N. San Fernando Blvd. For more information, call 558-1383.

“A Bug’s Life” will be shown at the free family night event at

7:30 p.m. at the First Lutheran Church, 1001 S. Glenoaks Blvd.

Audience members are asked to bring their own blankets and chairs.

For more information, call 848-7432.

Computer classes in various experience levels of Microsoft

programs, the Internet and digital photography are offered daily

through the Burbank Family YMCA. The cost is $20 for two classes. For

more information, call 845-7243 ext. 289.

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 $3.50 are

appreciated. For more information, call 843-3381.

The Ladies Auxiliary of the Disabled American Veterans of Burbank

Chapter 40, sponsors its monthly breakfast from 9 a.m. to noon the

first Sunday of the month at 1115 W. Magnolia Blvd. A $4 donation is

suggested. For more information, call 845-2593.

Explore Western family traditions in the exhibition, “Jewish Life

in the American West: Generation to Generation,” from 1:30 to 3:30

p.m. at the Autry Museum of Western Heritage, 4700 Western Heritage

Way, Griffith Park. For more information, call (323) 667-2000.

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