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.
Providence St. Joseph Medical Center and City Walkers hosts a
presentation on traveler’s health at 9 a.m. outside of Macy’s on the
third level of Media City Center, 201 E. Magnolia Blvd. For more
information, call 566-8617.
“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 Read-to-Me Club meets at 10 a.m. weekly at Burbank Central
Library, 110 N. Glenoaks Blvd. The summer reading club is free. For
more information, call 238-5610.
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 weekly at the
Burbank Chamber of Commerce, 200 W. Magnolia Blvd. For more
information, call 848-7866.
A health education program for seniors featuring doctors from
Providence St. Joseph Medical Center meets at 12:30 p.m. the first
Wednesday of the month at Joslyn Adult Center, 1301 W. Olive Ave.
This month’s lecture is about colon cancer. 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. 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.
A health educational program featuring doctors from Providence
St. Joseph Medical Center is at 1:30 p.m. the first Wednesday of the
month at the Joslyn Adult Center, 1301 W. Olive Ave. This month’s
lecture is titled “Age-Related Changes and Treatment Options.” 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.
Burbank Parks and Recreation sponsors Tai Chi Chuan classes from
6:30 to 7:45 p.m. weekly at Verdugo Park, 3201 W. Verdugo Ave. The
tuition for nine classes is $68 for Burbank residents and $73 for
nonresidents. For more information, call 238-5390.
The Outdoor Picture Show presents “Harry Potter & The Sorcerer’s
Stone” at 7 p.m. at the IKEA Courtyard, 600 N. San Fernando Blvd.
Barnes & Noble Booksellers hosts a Harry Potter-themed costume
contest from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at 731 N. San Fernando Blvd. Admission is
free. For more information, call 566-8617.
The Psychic Eye Book Shops features a self-hypnosis workshop from
7 to 8 p.m. weekly at the shops, 1011 W. Olive Ave. For more
information, call 845-8831.
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.
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. 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.
Toddler Storytime meets at 10:30 a.m. at Barnes & Noble
Booksellers, 731 N. San Fernando Blvd. For more information, call
558-1383.
A total balance therapy class is from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
weekly at The Psychic Eyes Book Shops, 1011 W. Olive Ave. For more
information, call 845-8831.
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 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.
The Burbank Chamber of Commerce hosts its Business Connection
Luncheon beginning at 11:30 a.m. at The Castaway, 1250 Harvard Road.
Guest speaker is Matthew Fallon of Fallon Magic. Tickets are $22 for
members and $27 for guests. For more information, call 846-3111.
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 Available Family Caregivers Workshop is from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at
Providence Health System Senior Outreach Department, 3413 W. Pacific
Ave. The free workshop provides information on community services and
online resources available to provide care for convalescing seniors.
Reservations are required. For more information, call 953-4487.
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.
A horseshoe-pitching tournament is from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. weekly
at Joslyn Adult Center, 1301 W. Olive Ave. Free lessons are provided
from 6 to 7 p.m. For more information, call 355-4873.
The Burbank Emblem Club meets at 7:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of
the month at Elks Lodge, 2232 N. Hollywood Way. For more information,
call 845-6851.
A legal representative from Bet Tzedek, or The House of Justice,
provides seniors with free legal assistance by appointment only. For
more information, call 238-5353.
FRIDAY
Meditation classes are from 7 to 8 p.m. weekly through July at The
Psychic Eyes Book Shops, 1011 W. Olive Ave. For more information,
call 845-8831.
The opening reception for Ricky Maldonado’s exhibit, “Then & Now,”
is from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Creative Arts Center, 1100 W. Clark Ave.
The exhibit, featuring geometrically shaped pottery, runs through the
end of July. For more information, call 238-5397.
“California Pottery: From Missions to Modernism” runs through Jan.
25 in the George Montgomery Gallery of the Autry Museum of Western
Heritage, 4700 Western Heritage Way, Griffith Park. The art exhibit
features commercially produced pottery in the state from 1900 to
1955. Admission is $7.50, $5 for seniors and students, and $3 for
children 3 and younger. For more information, call (323) 667-2000.
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.
“July 4th Celebrations,” a family workshop featuring a
Chinese-themed Independence Day event, will be from noon to 3 p.m. at
the Autry Museum of Western Heritage, 4700 Western Heritage Way,
Griffith Park. Admission is $7.50 for adults, $5 for seniors and
students, and $3 for children 3 and younger. For more information,
call (323) 667-2000.
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.
The Boys & Girls Club of Burbank Summer Day Camps are from 7 a.m.
to 6 p.m. through Aug. 29 at the club, 2244 N. Buena Vista St. The
cost is $75 per week. For more information, call 842-9333.
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.
Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship International meets at 9
a.m. on the second and fourth Saturday of the month at Ramada Inn,
2900 N. San Fernando Blvd. For more information, call 846-0563.
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. 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.
Dark Delicacies hosts a mass signing, featuring artist Robert
Aragon, actresses Jane Adams and Janet Ann Gallow, composer Bebe
Barron and author Bob Burns, at 2 p.m. at the store, 4213 W. Burbank
Blvd. For more information, call 556-6660.
“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 557-7669.
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.
SUNDAY
The Slo-Pitch senior softball league for people 50 and older
plays at 8:30 a.m. weekly at George Izay Park, 1111 W. Olive Ave. For
more information, call 238-5330.
The Ladies Auxiliary of the USS Gudgeon #8310 V.F.W. hosts a
breakfast from 9 a.m. to noon the third Sunday of the month at 1106
W. Magnolia Blvd. Admission is $3.50. For more information, call
842-1739.
Chakras healing classes meet from 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. weekly
through July at The Psychic Eyes Book Shops, 1011 W. Olive Ave. For
more information, call 845-8831.
Motor City Memories, a tribute to hits of the Motown-era music, is
from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Starlight Bowl, 1249 Lockheed View Drive.
The performance features singers from The Temptations and The
Supremes. Tickets are $7 for adults and $4 for seniors and children 3
to 12. For more information, call 525-3721.
MONDAY
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. weekly for senior citizens 55 and
older at the Don Tuttle Center, 1731 N. Ontario Ave. For more
information, call 238-5367.
The Strikers perform various styles of music from show tunes to
Dixieland jazz and rock ‘n’ roll at 12:30 p.m. at Joslyn Adult
Center, 1301 W. Olive Ave. For more information, call 238-5353.
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.
The Joslyn Afternoon Readers Group meets to discuss “The Blessing
Way” by Tony Hillerman at 2 p.m. at Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 731
N. San Fernando Blvd. 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. weekly at Burbank First United Methodist
Church, 700 N. Glenoaks Blvd. For more information, call 845-2846.
Beginning and intermediate exercise classes meet at 4:30 p.m.
through June 30 at the Joslyn Adult Center, 1301 W. Olive Ave. The
cost is $2 per class. 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.