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.
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.
The Hippocratic Group, comprised of six physicians, presents
workshops about the health issues of mature groups from 5:30 to 7
p.m. at Providence Health Center, 3413 Pacific Ave. Admission is
free. For more information, call 365-8051.
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 Psychic Eye Book Shops features a self-hypnosis workshop 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
543-7331.
The Outdoor Picture Show presents “Legally Blonde,” the 2001
comedy starring Reese Witherspoon as a perky blonde who struggles to
fit in at Harvard Law School, 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.
“Workplace Injury Prevention,” a seminar about managing health and
safety at work, is from 7:30 to 9 a.m. at The Occupational Medical
Center, 2211 W. Magnolia Blvd., Suite 110. For more information, call
526-1565.
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 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 Burbank Emblem Club meets at 7:30 p.m. the second Thursday of
the month at Elks Lodge, 2232 N. Hollywood Way. For more information,
call 845-6851.
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.
SATURDAY
The Burbank Farmers’ 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 horror-genre book signing featuring Tamara
Thorne, Glen Hirshberg and Lia Scott Price 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.
Captain Cardiac and the Coronaries, along with The Answer, perform
at 6:30 p.m. at Starlight Bowl, 1249 Lockheed View Drive. Tickets are
$7, 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.
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.
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.
Aggressive Assets Investment Club, a women’s investment club,
meets at 6:30 p.m. the fourth Monday of every month in Burbank. For
more information about the group and where they meet, call Marva
Murphy at 955-8018.
The Leukemia, Lymphoma and Myeloma Family Support Group meets from
6:30 to 8 p.m. the fourth Monday of every month at Providence St.
Joseph Medical Center, 501 S. Buena Vista St. For more information,
call 847-4379.
A mixed-media class for adults 55 and older is from 6:30 to 9 p.m.
at the Joslyn Adult Center, 1301 W. Olive Ave. Local artist Christina
Lambert is the instructor. For more information, call 238-5353.
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets at 7 p.m. weekly at
McCambridge Park Recreation Center, 1515 N. Glenoaks Blvd., Room 2.
For more information, call 843-4893.
Women’s Self-Defense Safety Classes for people 13 and older meet
from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. weekly at Burbank Family Martial Arts, 1312-B
W. Magnolia Blvd. Registration is required. For more information,
call 566-8676.
The Van Bloem Singers rehearse from 7:30 to 9:45 p.m. weekly at
Salvation Army, 300 E. Angeleno Ave. New members are accepted. For
more information, call 845-6851.
The Battered Women Support Group meets weekly. Admission and child
care is free. For time, location and more information, call 845-7671.
The Senior Women’s Support Group meets at the Family Service
Agency of Burbank, 2013 W. Magnolia Blvd. The monthly cost is $10.
For more information and times, call 845-7671.
TUESDAY
The Burbank Women’s Golf Club meets at 8 a.m. weekly at De Bell
Municipal Golf Course, 1500 E. Walnut Ave. For more information, call
845-5301.
Joslyn Adult Center offers free blood-pressure checks from 9 to
11 a.m. the first Tuesday of the month at the center, 1301 W. Olive
Ave. For more information, call 238-5353.
The Braille Institute offers classes teaching people how to remain
independent despite vision loss, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. weekly at the
Joslyn Adult Center, 1301 W. Olive Ave. For more information, call
(323) 663-1111, ext. 1252.
The Burbank Singers, a member of the California Women’s Chorus,
invites prospective members to sing with the group from 9 to 11:30
a.m. weekly at the Mingay Adult School Auditorium, 3811 Allan Ave.
For more information, call 240-7816 or 781-3699.
The Joslyn Adult Center holds an informative meeting for new
members at 10 a.m. the third Tuesday of every month at the Joslyn
Adult Center, 1301 W. Olive Ave. For information, call 238-5353.
The Read-to-Me Club meets at 10 a.m. weekly at Buena Vista Branch
Library, 300 N. Buena Vista St. The summer reading club is free. For
more information, call 238-5610.
* 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.