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.
“Sew What,” featuring free mending alterations for seniors, is
from 10 to 11:30 a.m. the third Wednesday of the month. Appointments
are required. For more information, call 238-5353.
The Burbank Toastmasters, an organization dedicated to helping
public-speaking skills and confidence, meets at noon weekly 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. weekly
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. weekly 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. weekly at Magnolia
Park Methodist Church, 2828 Magnolia Blvd. For more information,
call 766-8636.
A free dinner and discussion about health and aging is from 6 to
7:30 p.m. at the Providence Health System Senior Outreach Department,
3413 W. Pacific Ave. Reservations are required. 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 Los Angeles Cinema Club meets at 7:30 p.m. at the Veteran’s
Memorial Hall, 1115 W. Magnolia Blvd. Open to visitors who make, edit
or enjoy showing and watching films. For more information, call
842-3820.
The Women’s Book Group discusses Anne Ursu’s “Spilling Clarence,”
a story about confronting buried memories in a small town, at 7:30
p.m. at Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 731 N. San Fernando Blvd. For
more information, call 558-1383.
The Improvider’s Comedy Troupe performs its anniversary show at 8
p.m. at Third Stage Theatre, 2811 W. Magnolia Blvd. The troupe is a
family-oriented comedy show in the vein of “Whose Line Is It Anyway?”
Tickets are $10. For more information, call 842-4755.
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 first annual State of the Schools Breakfast is at 7:30 a.m.
at Castaway, 1250 Harvard Road. The keynote speaker is Burbank
Unified School District Superintendent Gregory Bowman. For more
information, call 846-3111.
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. weekly 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. weekly 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 Joslyn Duplicate Bridge Club meets to play advanced bridge
from 11 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. weekly 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 $1 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. weekly 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.
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.
Seniors can play bingo for $1 at 12:30 p.m. weekly 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. weekly at the Verdugo Recreation Center, 3201 W.
Verdugo Ave. For more information, call 238-5390.
An open microphone poetry reading session is at 8 p.m. at Barnes
& Noble Booksellers, 731 N. San Fernando Blvd. The event is open to
the public. 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.
Registration for summer nature day camps hosted by the Burbank
Park, Recreation and Community Service Department for children 3 to
10 begins at 8 a.m. at Stough Canyon Nature Center, 2300 Walnut Ave.
Costs range from $30 to $45. For more information, call 238-5440.
Blind and visually impaired people and their families and friends
meet at 10 a.m. on 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.
“Fitness for Life,” an exercise class, begins at 3 p.m. weekly 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 sixth annual Burbank Kiwanis Club Fundraising Gala is at 6
p.m. at Lakeside Golf Club, 4500 W. Lakeside Drive. For more
information, call 767-7756.
* 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.