TODAY Registration for “Feeling Fine at Fifty,”...
TODAY
Registration for “Feeling Fine at Fifty,” an eight-week program
featuring weight loss, exercise and information, is during regular
office hours at the Joslyn Adult Center 1301 W. Olive Ave. For more
information, call 238-5353.
The Burbank Farmer’s Market is from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. weekly
at the Third Street and Orange Grove Avenue intersection. For more
information, call 847-4673.
A rummage and bake sale, hosted by dance classes at John Burroughs
High School, is from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the corner of Keystone
Street and Verdugo Avenue. For more information, call 558-4777, ext.
3562.
A pancake breakfast, sponsored by the Burbank Kiwanis for Fun Club
and benefiting the Boys and Girls Club of Burbank Campership Fund, is
from 8 to 11 a.m. in the parking lot of Genio’s Restaurant, 1420 W.
Olive Ave. The cost is $4, $2 for children 12 and younger. For more
information, call 842-9333.
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.
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 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.
The Predator and Prey Workshop & Hike is at 11 a.m. at the Stough
Canyon Nature Center, 2300 Walnut Ave. For more information, call
238-5440.
“The Spring Follies,” a musical featuring youth from the
community, is at 1 p.m. at the Joslyn Adult Center, 1301 W. Olive
Ave. Admission is free. For more information, call 238-5353.
Meet female surfer Kathy Kohner Zuckerman and watch “Gidget,” the
movie modeled after her, at 2 p.m. at the Autry Museum of Western
Heritage, 4700 Western Heritage Way, Griffith Park. Admission is $5.
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.
Cruz Night at the Wienerschnitzel features classic hot rods, race
cars and trucks from 4 to 10 p.m. on the second Saturday of the month
at 1101 N. San Fernando Blvd. For more information, call 953-4283.
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 to the Veterans of Foreign Wars Gudgeon Ship
No. 8310 holds its monthly breakfast from 9 a.m. to noon the third
Sunday of every month 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.
“Seeding the Soul with Prayer,” the third installment in a
seven-week, faith-based seminar series hosted by SpiritWorks!, is at
1 and 4 p.m. at the organization’s center, 260 N. Pass Ave. The
cost is $30 in advance, $35 at the door. For more information, call
848-4158.
A workshop to build bee and bird houses is at 1 p.m. at the Stough
Canyon Nature Center, 2300 Walnut Ave. The cost is $2. For more
information, call 238-5440.
“Meet the Women of Surfing,” a panel discussion featuring female
surfing champions, is at 2 p.m. at the Autry Museum of Western
Heritage, 4700 Western Heritage Way, Griffith Park. Admission is $5.
For more information, call (323) 667-2000.
MONDAY
“Save Our Medicare Choices: The First Step to a March in
Washington,” a rally to generate grassroot support for the
Medicare+Choice program, is at 9:30 a.m. at the Joslyn Adult Center,
1301 W. Olive Ave. For more information, call (213) 438-8726.
The Braille Institute offers classes teaching people how to remain
independent despite vision loss from 10 a.m. to noon weekly through
April 7 at the Burbank Gardens Hotel, 2721 Willow St. The classes
are free of charge. For more information, call (323) 663-1111.
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 845-2846.
A storytelling workshop is from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Providence
Health Center Conference Room 104, 3413 W. Pacific Ave. For
reservations and more information, call 953-4487.
Aggressive Assets Investment Club, a women’s investment club,
meets at 6:30 p.m. the third Monday of every month in Burbank. For
more information about the group and where they meet, call Marva
Murphy at 955-8018.
A leukemia and lymphoma support group meets from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
the fourth Monday of each month at Providence St. Joseph Medical
Center, 501 S. Buena Vista St. For more information, call 847-4379.
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.
The dance group Ballet Folklorica Mexico Azteca is performing in
celebration of Cesar Chavez’s birthday at 7 p.m. at the Buena Vista
Branch Library, 300 N. Buena Vista St. For more information, call
238-5620.
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.
The Senior Women’s Support Group meets at the Family Service
Agency of Burbank, 2013 W. Magnolia Blvd. The monthly cost is $10.
For more information and times, call 845-7671.
TUESDAY
The Burbank Women’s Golf Club meets at 8 a.m. at DeBell Municipal
Golf Course, 1500 E. Walnut Ave. For more information, call 845-5301.
The Braille Institute offers classes teaching people how to remain
independent despite vision loss from 9 to 11 a.m. weekly at the
Joslyn Adult Center, 1301 W. Olive Ave. For more information, call
(323) 663-1111, ext. 1252.
The Burbank Singers, a member of the California Women’s Chorus,
invites prospective members to sing with the group from 9 to 11:30
a.m. weekly at the Mingay Adult School Auditorium, 3811 Allan Ave.
For more information, call 240-7816 or 781-3699.
Free blood-pressure checks for seniors 55 and older are from 9 to
11 a.m. the first Tuesday of every month at the Joslyn Adult Center,
1301 W. Olive Ave. For more information, call 238-5353.
The Joslyn Adult Center holds an informative meeting for new
members at 10 a.m. the third Tuesday of every month at the Joslyn
Adult Center, 1301 W. Olive Ave. For 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.
Games R Us, a group that meets to play cards and board games,
meets at 11:30 a.m. at the Joslyn Adult Center, 1301 W. Olive Ave.
For more information, call 238-5353.
Free AARP tax-preparation services, provided by the Beyond 50
program, offers one-hour appointments to those 50 and older from 1 to
4 p.m. Tuesdays through April 15 at the Providence Health Center,
3413 W. Pacific Ave. For more information, call 953-4487.
The Karaoke Kabaret, hosted by RSVP volunteers, is from 12:30 to
2:30 p.m. at the Joslyn Adult Center, 1301 W. Olive Ave. Admission is
$1. For more information, call 238-5353.
The Cardiac Support Group for people with heart disease and their
family members meets at 2:30 p.m. the first and third Tuesday of
every month at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center Cardiac
Rehabilitation Fitness Center, 501 S. Buena Vista St. For more
information, call 847-3999.
The Burbank Kiwanis For Fun meets at 6:30 p.m. every second and
fourth Tuesday of the month at the Anabelle Hotel, 2011 W. Olive Ave.
For information, call 848-8444 or 846-2109.
An easy fitness hike is at 6:30 p.m. at the Stough Canyon Nature
Center, 2300 Walnut Ave. For more information, call 238-5440.
The Page Turners book discussion group meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
the first Tuesday of the month at the Burbank Central Library, 110 N.
Glenoaks Blvd. For more information, call 238-5580.
Marilyn McCoo, Billy Davis Jr. and their group, The Soldiers of
the Second Coming, perform a praise concert from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
the third Tuesday of the month at Valley Baptist Church, 2201 W.
Alameda Ave. Admission is free. For more information, call 845-7871.
WEDNESDAY
The Burbank Chapter Leads Club, an organization dedicated to
networking, gaining job leads and expanding business, is from 7:30 to
8:45 a.m. weekly in the Taste Buds Restaurant in the Toluca Lake
Sports Center, 6711 Forest Lawn Drive. For more information, call
973-7142.
A presentation on walking and good foot health hosted by the
Providence St. Joseph Medical Center and the City Walkers is at 9
a.m. at the Macy’s Court in the Media City Center, 201 E. Magnolia
Blvd. Admission is free. For more information, call 566-8617.
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.
General prostate health, hosted by the Providence St. Joseph
Medical Center, is at 12:30 p.m. at the Joslyn Adult Center, 1301 W.
Olive Ave. For more information, call 238-5353.
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.
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. 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 Art of Living Successfully,” a class for exercising the mind,
body and spirit for people 55 and older, is from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
weekly through April 9 at the Joslyn Adult Center, 1301 W. Olive Ave.
The cost is $5 per class. For more information, call 238-5353.
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
De Bell 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 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.
* 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.