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.
MOMS Club of Burbank, which features a playgroup for stay-at-home
moms and children from 21 to 36 months old, meets from 9 to 11 a.m.
weekly. For location and more information, call 557-6448.
“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 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 Joslyn Adult Center hosts “Hire-a-Helper/Meet-a- Worker
Program,” a networking event where seniors can meet in-home workers
to help do such tasks as housework, laundry, meal preparation and
personal care, at 3:30 p.m. on the fourth Wednesday of the month at
1301 W. Olive Ave. For more information, call 238-5353.
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 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 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 Investment Club meets at 8 p.m. on the second
Wednesday of the month at Coral Cafe, 3321 W. Burbank Blvd. For more
information, call 720-5990.
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. weekly 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. 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.
An introductory workshop for volunteer tutors of adults who read
and write below a sixth-grade level is from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Burbank
Central Library, 110 N. Glenoaks Blvd. For more information, call
238-5577.
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
Providence Health System Senior Outreach Department presents yoga
classes from 9 to 10 a.m. weekly at 3413 W. Pacific Ave. the cost is
$20 per month. For reservations and more information, call 953-4487.
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.
The Psychic Eyes Book Shops presents meditation classes from 7 to
8 p.m. weekly at 1011 W. Olive Ave. For more information, call
845-8831.
SATURDAY
The Burbank Farmers’ Market is from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. weekly
at the intersection of Third Street and Orange Grove Avenue. 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 horror- and
action-genre filmmakers at 2 p.m. at 4213 W. Burbank Blvd. Those at
the event include producers and directors Andy and Arlene Sidaris,
actress Julie Strain, author and screenwriter Gary Brandner, director
and actress Denice Duff, and actor James Horan.
“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.
“Festival of the Animals,” an event benefiting local animal rescue
organizations, is from 3 to 8 p.m. at Los Angeles Equestrian Center,
480 W. Riverside Drive. The event also includes animal blessings,
adoptions, dog contests and family events. Admission is $10, $8 for
children 5 to 12 and seniors, and $5 for animals. For more
information, call 842-8444.
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 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.
MONDAY
Senior Day Trips registration for Burbank residents begins at 9
a.m. at the Joslyn Adult Center, 1301 W. Olive Ave. The 12 trips
offered through December include Oktoberfest in Huntington Beach,
“Broadway Musical Review” at the Castaway, and the Cal State
Northridge “Show of the Month.” The cost per trip ranges from $17 to
$68. 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.