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.

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.

The Sierra Club Hundred Peaks Section Annual Banquet, featuring a

speech by internationally known rock climber Steph Davis, begins at

5:30 p.m. at The Castaway, 1250 E. Harvard Road. Reservations are

required. The price is $29. For more information, call (323)

256-4069.

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 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 7:30 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.

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.

A three-part diabetes management class, featuring up-to-date

information on the disease and how to control it, is from 6 to 9:30

p.m. weekly through May 15 at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center’s

Diabetes Educational Classroom, 501 S. Buena Vista St. For more

information, call 847-3550.

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. at

the Providence Health System Senior Outreach Department, 3413 W.

Pacific Ave. For reservations and more information, call 953-4487.

California Republican Party Regional Director Hector Barajas will

speak at the Glendale/Burbank Republicans VIPS/CCR meeting and dinner

beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn, 150 E. Angelino Ave.,

Burbank. For reservations and more information, call 768-4334.

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. 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.

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.

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.

A punk-rock and heavy-metal concert featuring The Disgraced and

four other bands begins at 6 p.m. at the Disabled American Veterans

Hall, 1115 W. Magnolia Blvd. Admission is $7. For more information,

call 563-2880.

“Rockin’ Nifty ‘50s Dance,” an event sponsored by the Burbank

Center for the Retarded, is from 7:15 to 9:15 p.m. at the McCambridge

Park Recreation Center, 1515 N. Glenoaks Blvd. The program is for

adults and teens 16 and older with developmental disabilities.

Admission is $1.50; free for caregivers. For more information, call

843-4907.

SATURDAY

A pancake breakfast benefiting Boy Scout Troop 50 is from 7:30 to

11 a.m. at Village Christian Church, 3216 W. Victory Blvd. The cost

is $3. For more information, call 567-4618.

* 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.