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.