TODAY MOMS Club of Burbank, a group...
TODAY
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.
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.
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
information, call 238-2622.
The Joslyn Adult Center offers “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.
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. the second Wednesday
of the month at various locations. For more information, call
720-5990.
THURSDAY
CHRISTMAS DAY
FRIDAY
The city of Burbank Park, Recreation and Community Service
Department will decorate the 2004 Burbank Rose Parade float from 9
a.m. to 9 p.m. at the Burbank Water and Power yard, 320 N. Lake St.
The event is open to the public. For more information, call 840-0060.
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 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
Wildwood and Stough Canyon parks present a holiday fitness hike at
8 a.m. weekly at 2300 Walnut Road. For more information, call
238-5440.
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.
Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship International will meet at 9
a.m. the second and fourth Saturday of the month at Ramada Inn, 2900
N. San Fernando Blvd. For more information, call 846-0563.
The Los Angeles Zoo presents “Reindeer Romp” from 10 a.m. to 5
p.m. daily through Jan. 4 at 5333 Zoo Drive, Griffith Park. Admission
is $9, $4 for children. For more information, call (323) 644-6400.
Blind and visually impaired people and their families and friends
meet at 10 a.m. 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.
The Falcon Theatre presents Thumbelina at 1 and 3 p.m. Saturdays
and 1 p.m. Sunday through Feb. 15, at 4252 Riverside Drive. Tickets
are $12, $10 for children 12 and younger. For more information, call
955-8101.
The Joslyn Adult Center presents a poetry workshop at 1 p.m. at
1301 W. Olive Blvd. the first and third Saturday of each month. For
more information, call 238-5353.
“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.
A pre-New Year’s gala to benefit Sarah Ford will be from 5:30 to
8:30 p.m. at the Burbank Holiday Inn, 150 E. Angeleno Ave. The event
will feature a black-tie dinner, fashion show and concert.
Reservations are required. For more information, call 558-7961 or
(310) 652-6801.
* 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.