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 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 730-9093.
A diabetes wellness program health forum, hosted by Primecare,
begins at 12:30 p.m. at Joslyn Adult Center, 1301 W. Olive Ave. For
more information, call 238-5353.
The American Assn. of Retired Persons hosts a driving class for
those 55 and older from 1 to 5 p.m. at Providence Health Systems
Senior Outreach Department, 3413 W. Pacific Ave. The cost is $10, and
reservations are required. For more information, call 953-4487.
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
and fellowship. 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 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.
James Underdown, the executive director of Inquiry West, presents
“10 Famous & Fabulous Hoaxes” from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Buena Vista
Library, 300 N. Buena Vista St. The event features a slide show and
discussion about crop circles, Bigfoot and Roswell, N.M. Prizes will
also be awarded to Teen Summer Reading Club participants. For more
information, call 238-5589.
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.
The Outdoor Picture Show presents “Footloose,” the 1984 movie
starring Kevin Bacon and John Lithgow, at 7 p.m. at the IKEA
Courtyard, 600 N. San Fernando Blvd. Admission is free. For more
information, call 566-8617.
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.
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.
Seniors play bingo for $1 at 1 p.m. at the Joslyn Adult Center,
1301 W. Olive Ave. For more information, call 238-5353.
Joslyn Adult Center presents a homeowners and renters assistance
program from 2 to 3 p.m. weekly through Aug. 28 at the center, 1301
W. Olive Ave. The program is for seniors 62 and older, who are
legally blind or disabled and have a household income of $37,119 or
less. 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 Chamber of Commerce presents its monthly mixer from
5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Samuel’s Florist, 921 W. Olive Ave. 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.
The Burbank Joslyn Horseshoe Club hosts horseshoe pitching
tournaments 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 Sierra Singles will host a summer barbecue at 6:30 p.m. at
the Crystal Springs picnic area in Griffith Park, 4730 Crystal
Springs Drive, Los Angeles. Guests should bring a potluck salad and
meat and veggie burgers. For more information, call 955-9065.
FRIDAY
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.
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.
Providence Health Systems Senior Outreach Department hosts
meditation classes from 2 to 3:30 p.m. through Aug. 22 at 3413 W.
Pacific Ave. Reservations are required. For more information, call
953-4487.
* 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.