TODAY The Burbank Chapter Leads Club, an...
TODAY
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.
“Plant for Color in Your Garden,” a discussion about planting for
the spring and summer featuring Chris Van Duesen from Sheridan
Garden, is at 10 a.m. at the Joslyn Adult Center, 1301 W. Olive Ave.
For more information, call 238-5353.
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.
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 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.
The Foothill Autism Alliance, Inc. meets at 7:30 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.
Lockheed’s early days in Burbank, which included flights helmed by
pilot Amelia Earhart, are the topics at the San Fer- nando Historical
Society lecture at 7:30 p.m. at the Andrew Pico Adobe, 10940
Sepulveda Blvd., Mission Hills. Admission is free. For more
information, call 365-7810.
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.
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.
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.
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 noon to 1:15 p.m.
weekly 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. at the
Providence Health Center Conference Room 104, 3413 W. Pacific Ave.
For more information, call 953-4445.
The Burbank Chamber of Commerce April Membership Mixer is from
5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Olive Plaza Apartments, 450 E. Olive Ave.
The highlight of the event is a cash drawing of $150. Admission is
$10 for members, $15 for guests. For more information, call 846-3111.
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.
A spirituality discussion group meets from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
weekly through May 8 at the Providence Health System Senior Outreach
Department, 3413 W. Pacific Ave. For reservations and more
information, call 953-4487.
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.
FRIDAY
A T-shirt painting class is from 9 to 11 a.m. the last Friday of
every 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.
A hearing screening is offered by appointment only from 9 to 11
a.m. at the Joslyn Adult Center, 1301 W. Olive Ave. Admission is
free. For more information, call 238-5353.
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.
RSVP volunteer Ruth Marks discusses her memories of the
Kindertransport, a World War II effort in which 10,000 children were
sent to England, at 12:30 p.m. at the Joslyn Adult Center, 1301 W.
Olive Ave. For more information, call 238-5353.
The Alzheimer’s & Other Dementia Support Group for Caregivers
meets at 1 p.m. the fourth Friday of the month at the Joslyn Adult
Center, 1301 W. Olive Ave. For more information, call 238-5353.
The Wings of Freedom Tour, featuring two World War II-era heavy
bombers on display for public tours and flights, is from 3 to 6:30
p.m. today, from 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Saturday and from 9 a.m. to 1
p.m. Sunday at the Burbank-Glen- dale-Pasadena Airport, 2627 N.
Hollywood Way. The cost to tour both aircrafts is $8, $4 for
children. A 30-minute flight is $400. For more information, call
(626) 794-2902.
Legendary local female pilot Bobbi Trout’s interment is at 4 p.m.
at the Valhalla Aviation Portal of the Folded Wings at Pierce
Brothers Valhalla Memorial Park, 10621 Victory Blvd., North
Hollywood. For more information, call 763-9121.
The 19th annual St. Charles Festival, featuring rides, games,
raffles and a silent auction, is from 6 to 11 p.m. at the parish
center, 10828 Moorpark St., North Hollywood. For more information,
call 766-3838.
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.
Poets Eloise Klein Healy and Marcos Villatoro read their work at 8
p.m. at Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 731 N. San Fernando Blvd. For
more information, call 558-1383.
SATURDAY
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.
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.
Steve Haberman, author of “Silent Screams,” and Bob Burns, author
of “It Came from Bob’s Basement,” are signing copies of their books
at 2 p.m. at Dark Delicacies, 4213 W. Burbank Blvd. For more
information, call 556-6660.
“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. the second Saturday of the month at
1101 N. San Fernando Blvd. For more information, call 953-4283.
The Burbank Philharmonic Orchestra performs at 7:30 p.m. at the
Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills Hall of Liberty, 6300 Forest Lawn Drive.
Admission is free. For more information, call 888-5101.
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.
“Capitalism and Military Spending: Are They Interdependent?,” a
seminar featuring economic professors from Loyola Marymount
University and the University of Southern California, begins with a
light dinner at 5:30 p.m. at The New Woody’s at Woodbury University,
7500 Glenoaks Blvd. Admission is free. Reservations are required. For
more information, call 767-0888, ext. 215.
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 Gratitude,” the final 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.
The Really Spontaneous Theatre Company, a troupe of eight
stage-trained actors that features “Whose Line Is It Anyway” alumni,
is at 7 p.m. weekly through the end of the month at The Third Stage,
2811 W. Magnolia Blvd. Admission is $15. For more information, call
(323) 969-4991.
MONDAY
The Braille Institute offers classes teaching people how to remain
independent despite vision loss from 10 a.m. to noon weekly through
Monday at the Burbank Gardens Hotel, 2721 Willow St. It is free. 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.
“Surf & Sand,” a fashion show and luncheon fund-raiser, is at
11:30 a.m. at the Autry Museum of Western Heritage, 4700 Western
Heritage Way, Griffith Park. Tickets are $65. Reservations are
required. For more information, call (323) 667-2000.
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.
A seminar teaching people how to better plan their finances is at
3:30 and 7 p.m. at the Providence St. Joseph Medical Center, 501 S.
Buena Vista St. Admission is free. For more information, call
846-8092, ext. 2.
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.
Aggressive Assets Investment Club, a women’s investment club,
meets at 6:30 p.m. the fourth 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.
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 De Bell 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.
* 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.