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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.

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 Toastmasters, an organization dedicated to helping

public speaking skills and confidence, meets at noon at the Burbank

Chamber of Commerce, 200 W. Magnolia Blvd. For more information, call

848-7866.

Author Ann Weiner reads excerpts from her book, “Been There, Done

That -- Should’a, Could’a -- Old Hat” at 12:30 p.m. at Joslyn Adult

Center, 1301 W. Olive Ave. 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.

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 Women’s “Blues” Group meets from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the

Providence Health Center, 3413 W. Pacific Ave. Free. For more

information and reservations, call 953-4487.

A moderate fitness hike is at 6:30 p.m. at the Stough Canyon

Nature Center, 2300 Walnut Ave. For more information, call 238-5440.

The Burbank Media Center Toastmasters provides a chance for people

to improve their public speaking skills from 6:50 to 9:30 p.m. every

first and third Wednesday. For more information, call 782-4991.

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.

The screenwriter’s group is meeting to discuss cliches to avoid,

with Berkeley Hunt at 7:30 p.m. at Barnes & Nobles Booksellers, 731

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

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 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 955-8018.

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 11:15 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 the Anabelle Hotel, 2011 W. Olive Ave. For more information, call

506-8714.

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 Sociable Seniors Koffee Klub invites seniors 55 and older to

enjoy coffee, tea, goodies and friendly conversation at 3:15 p.m. on

the third Thursday of the month at the Joslyn Adult Center, 1301 W.

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

The Burbank Civitan Club meets for dinner at 6:30 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.

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.

Donations are $4. For more information, call 846-4012.

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.

Winnie the Pooh is the special visitor with Storyteller Steve at

the Pooh Corner Story Time at 7 p.m. at Barnes & Noble, 731 N. San

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

“Exhibiting Jews: History, Controversy and Concepts for the 21st

Century,” a panel discussion about the opportunities and challenges

of creating Jewish-themed exhibitions, is from 7 to 9 p.m. at the

Autry Museum of Western Heritage, 4700 Western Heritage Way, Griffith

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

“Another West: Poets from Our Community” featuring Brendan

Constantine and Elizabeth Iannaci is from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Autry

Museum of Western Heritage, 4700 West- ern Heritage Way, Griffith

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

Classic Alive presents “Miss Vincent,” a one-act play exploring

the youth and early adulthood of Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Edna St.

Vincent Millay, is at 7 p.m. at the Burbank Central Library, 110 N.

Glenoaks Blvd. For more information, call 238-5600.

A course in miracles meets from 7:30 to 9 p.m. 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.

The Burbank Emblem Club #86 meets at 7:30 p.m. at the Burbank Elks

Lodge, 2232 N. Hollywood Way. For more information, call 845-6851.

“Dealer’s Choice,” a drama that metaphorically depicts life’s ups

and downs through the card game poker, is at 8 p.m. Thursday, Friday

and Saturday nights through Oct. 26 at the Third Stage, 2811 W.

Magnolia Blvd. Tickets are $15; $10 for students and seniors. For

more information, call 842-4755.

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 Itty Bitty Variety Show, a puppet show by Joe Leon, is at 10

a.m. at the Northwest Branch Library, 3323 V. Victory Blvd. For more

information, call 238-5640.

The Friday card club is at 10:30 a.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 $1 at 12:30 p.m. at the Don Tuttle

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

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 from 10 a.m.

to 3 p.m. at the Magnolia Park United Methodist Church, 2828

Magnolia Blvd. Meetings are free and confidential. For more

information, call 881-4776.

The Burbank Emblem Club #86 Annual Fashion Show is at 11 a.m. at

the Burbank Elks Lodge #1497, 2232 N. Hollywood Way. The theme for

the show is “Fall into Fashion,” featuring rags for dolls’ fashions.

For more information, call 841-2375 or 845-6851.

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Leader, 220 N. Glenoaks Blvd., Suite B, Burbank, CA 91503, or fax

them to 954-9439.