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, a group for stay-at-home moms and children

from 21 to 36 months, 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.

A support group for people with Parkinson’s disease, and their

friends and family meets at 12:30 p.m. the second Wednesday of the

month at 1301 W. Olive Ave. 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.

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.

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. 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.

John Muir Middle School presents a Winter Concert at 6:30 p.m. in

the school auditorium, 1111 N. Kenneth Road. Tickets are $3. For more

information, call 848-2758.

Wildwood and Stough Canyon parks present moderate fitness hikes at

6:30 p.m. weekly at 2300 Walnut Road. For more information, call

238-5440.

Burbank Parks and Recreation sponsors cardio- kickboxing classes

from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Verdugo Park, 3201 W. Verdugo Ave. The

cost is $37. 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.

Burbank Parks and Recreation sponsors pilates classes from 7:30

to 8:15 p.m. at Verdugo Park, 3201 W. Verdugo Ave. The cost is $50.

For more information, call 238-5390.

The Burbank Investment Club meets at 8 p.m. the second Wednesday

of the month at various locations. For more information, call

720-5990.

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.

THURSDAY

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

846-5781.

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.

St. Robert Bellarmine Elementary School presents a Christmas show

from 10 to 11:15 a.m. in St. Eleanor’s Hall, 520 E. Orange Grove Ave.

For more information, call 842-5033.

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 Studio Chapter presents its annual holiday party with guest,

Disney author and archivist Robert Tieman, at 1 p.m. in the Mary

Pickford Education Center at the Autry Museum of Western Heritage,

4700 Western Heritage Way, Griffith Park. For more information, call

(323) 667-2000.

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.

The Burbank Noon Lions Club meets at noon on the second and fourth

Thursday of every month at the Holiday Inn, 150 E. Angeleno Ave. For

more information, call 955-8018.

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 Instrumental Music Assn. of Burbank High School presents a

winter concert at 6:15 p.m. at John Muir Middle School, 1111 N.

Kenneth Road. Admission is $5, $3 for students with identification

cards. For more information, call 558-4746.

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 Autry Museum of Western Heritage presents “Posadas at the

Autry” from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at 4700 Western Heritage Way, Griffith

Park. For more information, call (323) 667-2000, ext. 327.

The Burbank Joslyn Horseshoe Club hosts horse- shoe 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.

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.

Ballroom dance classes for people 55 and older are from 7 to 8:30

p.m. weekly at Joslyn Adult Center, 1301 W. Olive Ave. For more

information, call 238-5353.

SATURDAY

The Burbank Farmers’ Market is from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. weekly

at the intersection of 3rd Street and Orange Grove Avenue. For more

information, call 847-4673.

The Volunteers of the Burbank Animal Shelter presents its second

annual Holiday Boutique from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today and Sunday at

the shelter, 1150 N. Victory Place. For more information, call

238-3340.

* GETTING ITEMS LISTED: Mail calendar listings to the Burbank

Leader, P.O. Box 991, Glendale, CA 91209, or fax them to 241-1975 or

call 637-3200. The deadline for Wednesday’s calendar is 10 a.m.

Friday. The deadline for Saturday’s calendar is 10 a.m. Wednesday.