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TODAY

New Year’s Day

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 11:00 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 Burbank Civitan Club meets for dinner at 6:30 p.m. the first

and third Thursday of each month at the Coral Cafe, 3321 W. Burbank

Blvd. For more information, call 848-7189.

Storyteller Steve reads children’s stories at 7 p.m. weekly at

Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 731 N. San Fernando Blvd. For more

information, call 558-1383.

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.

FRIDAY

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.

Teen Scene Friday Nights is an ongoing event for children 10 to

15 that features games, sports, crafts, food and special events from

6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Verdugo Recreation Center, 3201 W. Verdugo

Ave. For more information, call 238-5390.

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 Booker T. Frog Storytime is for children at 11 a.m. weekly at Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 731 N. San Fernando Blvd. For more

information, call 558-1383.

“Catch a Wave,” a family workshop exploring the currents and tides

of the Pacific Ocean by conducting experiments, is from 1 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.

“Fitness for Life,” an exercise class, begins at 3 p.m. at the

Joslyn Adult Center, 1301 W. Olive Ave. For more information, call

238-5353.

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.

SUNDAY

The Slo-Pitch senior softball league for people 50 and older

plays at 8:30 a.m. at George Izay Park, 1111 W. Olive Ave. For more

information, call 238-5330.

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.

“Conversos: The Story of the Hidden Jews,” a lecture about the

Spanish-speaking Jews who hid their faith during the Spanish

Inquisition, is at 2 p.m. at the Autry Museum of Western Heritage’s

Wells Fargo Theatre, 4700 Western Heritage Way, Griffith Park. For

more information, call (323) 667-2000.

MONDAY

Registration is still available for day trips for seniors 55 and

older, offered through the city’s Park, Recreation and Community

Services Department. Departures will be from the Joslyn Adult Center

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

between 9 to 11 a.m. or noon to 2 p.m. weekdays.

Seniors can enjoy a nutritious lunch at 11:30 a.m. weekdays 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. weekly at the Joslyn Adult Center, 1301 W.

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

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.

A mixed-media class for adults 55 and older is from 6:30 to 9 p.m.

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. at McCambridge

Park Recreation Center, 1515 N. Glenoaks Blvd., Room 2. For more

information, call 843-4893.

Women’s Self Defense Safety Classes for people 13 and older meet

from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Burbank Family Martial Arts, 1312-B W.

Magnolia Blvd. Registration is required. For more information, call

566-8676.

The Battered Women Support Group meets weekly. Admission and child

care are free. For time, location and more information, call

845-7671.

TUESDAY

A weight-management program, combining dietary and exercise

education, individual meal planning, fitness counseling and

supervised exercise classes, is from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays

through March 11 at the Providence Saint Joseph Fitness Center, 501

S. Buena Vista St. The cost is $425 per person with a $50 deposit.

For more information, call 847-3999.

* GETTING ITEMS LISTED: Mail calendar listings to the Burbank

Leader, 220 N. Glenoaks Blvd., Suite B, Burbank, CA 91502, or fax

them to 954-9439. The deadline for Wednesday’s calendar is 10 a.m.

Friday.