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TODAY
The Auld Lang Syne Bridge & Card Club meets from 11:30 a.m. to 3
p.m. weekly at the Joslyn Adult Center, 1301 W. Olive Ave. The cost
is $1.50. Arrive early to ensure seating. For more information, call
845-1920.
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.
The Burbank Noon Kiwanis Club meets from noon to 1 p.m. weekly at the Burbank YMCA, 312 E. Magnolia Blvd. For more information, call
954-9294.
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 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. the first Wednesday of every 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. the second Wednesday of every 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 focus group, a workshop examining spiritual growth,
from the victim mentality to taking control of one’s life, is from
6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Providence Health Center, 3413 W. Pacific
Ave. For more information, call 953-4487.
The Burbank Media Center Toastmasters provides a chance for people
to improve their public-speaking skills from 6:50 to 9:30 p.m. the
first and third Wednesday of every month. For more information, call
782-4991.
The Foothill Autism Alliance, Inc. meets at 7 p.m. at Burbank
Center for the Retarded, 230 Amherst Drive. The group meets the
second Wednesday of every month. For more information, call
662-8847.
The Burbank Art Assn.’s monthly meeting, featuring a watercolor
painting demonstration by guest artist Gordon Fine, is 7:30 p.m. at
the Burbank Board of Realtors, 2006 W. Magnolia Blvd. Admission is
$3. For more information, call 848-1054.
THURSDAY
The Burbank Noon Lions luncheon meetings are at 7 a.m. 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.
The Toddler Storytime features readings from the ladies of
Gymboree at 10:30 a.m. the second and fourth Thursday of every month
at Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 731 N. San Fernando Blvd. For more
information, call 558-1383.
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 Sociable Seniors Koffee Klub invites seniors 55 and older to
enjoy coffee, tea, goodies and friendly conversation at 3:15 p.m.
the third Thursday of the month at the Joslyn Adult Center, 1301 W.
Olive Ave. For more information, call 238-5353.
The Creative Power Workshop, based on Julia Cameron’s book,
“Walking in This World: The Practical Art of Creativity,” lets
participants draw, write, sing and paint from 4 to 5 p.m. Thursdays
at the Providence Health Center Conference Room 104, 3413 W. Pacific
Ave. For more information, call 953-4445.
The Burbank Civitan Club meets for dinner at 6:30 p.m. the first
and third Thursday of every month at the Coral Cafe, 3321 W. Burbank
Blvd. For more information, call 848-7189.
The Valley Computer Club meets at 7 p.m. the second Thursday of
every month at the First Presbyterian Church, 521 E. Olive Ave.
Donations are $4. For more information, call 846-4012.
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.
The Burbank Jaycees general meeting, featuring a workshop on
overcoming public speaking fears, is at 7:15 p.m. at the Belmont
Retirement Home, 455 Angeleno Ave. For more information, call
848-5974.
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.
“Waterworld,” starring Kevin Costner, is the movie of the month at
12:30 p.m. at the Joslyn Adult Center, 1301 W. Olive Ave. For more
information, call 238-5353.
Lubbeus Woods of the Cooper Union School of Architecture is the
speaker at the next installment of the “Green Matters” lecture
series, at 6 p.m. at the Woodbury University School of Architecture
and Design, 7500 Glenoaks Blvd. Admission is free. For more
information, call 767-0888.
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.
* 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. The deadline for Saturday’s calendar is 10 a.m. Wednesday.