TODAY Providence St. Joseph Medical Center presents...

TODAY

Providence St. Joseph Medical Center presents a health care

lecture from 9 to 10 a.m. at the Burbank Town Center, 201 E.

Magnolia Blvd., Burbank. Speakers will provide participants with a

walking program to improve fitness and lose weight. For more

information, call (818) 847-4550.

THURSDAY

A diabetes selfmanagement class will be offered from 9 a.m. to

2:30 p.m. at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center, Lockheed B & C,

501 S. Buena Vista St., Burbank. The course will update diabetics on

the latest trends in diabetes management and provide practical tools

to reduce or control the risk. The class is covered by

MediCare/MediCal, major insurance plans and HMO. A doctor’s

prescription is needed to attend the class. For more information,

call (818) 847-3277.

Improv-O-Mania, an afternoon of improvisational comedy mayhem,

kicks off the Family Fun Days series at 2 p.m. at Grove Theater

Center, 1111-b W. Olive Ave., Burbank. Come prepared to shout out

your favorite sayings and to laugh yourself silly at the results.

Tickets are $8 and $5 for Burbank residents and are available at the

door. For more information or to purchase tickets, call (818)

288-3855.

The Downtown Burbank outdoor concert series ends this week with

Ricky Woodard at 7 p.m. performing at the AMC Walkway at Palm Avenue

and San Fernando Boulevard in Burbank. Woodard, influenced by the

styles of Gene Simmons, Coleman Hawkins, Hank Moberly and John

Coltrane, has developed a distinctive, soulful and selective sound.

Come early at 6 p.m. and partake in the free dance classes. For more

information, call (818) 238-5173.

FRIDAY

Monthly birthday celebrations will kick-off at 11:15 a.m. at Don Tuttle Senior Center, 1731 N. Ontario St., Burbank. For more

information, call (818) 238-5353.

SATURDAY

Author Tim Powers will be signing his new short story collection,

“Strange Itineraries” at 2 p.m. at Dark Delicacies, 4213 W. Burbank

Blvd., Burbank. Joining Powers will be author Michael Reaves, who

will be signing his new novel “The Night People.” For more

information, call (818) 556-6660.

SUNDAY

Director Ken Hall and actress Mary Woronov will be signing the DVD

for the release of their film “Halfway House” at 2 p.m. at Dark

Delicacies, 4213 W. Burbank Blvd., Burbank. For more information,

call (818) 556-6660.

ONGOING

WEDNESDAY

Seniors 55+ can have their blood pressure checked from 9:30 to 11

a.m. the first Wednesday of each month at the Don Tuttle Senior

Center, 1731 N. Ontario St., Burbank. For more information, call

(818) 238-5353.

The Auld Lang Syne Bridge & Card Club meets from 11:30 a.m. to 3

p.m. at the Joslyn Adult Center, 1301 W. Olive Ave. Cost is $1.50.

Arrive early to ensure seating. For more information about the club,

call (818) 845-1920.

Burbank Toastmasters, an organization dedicated to improving

public speaking skills and confidence, meets at noon at the Burbank

Chamber of Commerce, 200 W. Magnolia Blvd. For more information, call

(818) 566-7894.

A Parkinson’s Support Group meets on the second Wednesday of each

month at 12:30 p.m. at the Joslyn Adult Center, 1301 W. Olive Ave., Burbank. For more information, call (818) 238-5353.

Mellowtones Choral Group meets at 12:30 p.m. at the Don Tuttle

Senior Center, 1731 N. Ontario St. For more information, call (818)

238-5367.

The Burbank Noon Kiwanis Club meets from noon to 1 p.m. at the

Burbank YMCA, 312 E. Magnolia Blvd. For more information, call (818)

954-9294.

Providence St. Joseph Medical Center is recruiting senior peer

counselors. Seniors 50 and older are invited to apply for training.

For more locations and information, call (818) 953-4445.

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 (818)

238-5353.

Seniors in need of an in-home worker for housework, laundry, meals

or other work are invited at 3:30 p.m. on the fourth Wednesday of the

month at the Joslyn Adult Center, 1301 W. Olive Ave. For

information, call (818) 238-5353.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly will meet at 6 p.m. at Magnolia Park

Methodist Church, 2828 Magnolia Blvd. Information: (818) 766-8636.

Thorburn Chiropractic and Wellness Center presents a free

workshop from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesday of

each month, at 1612 W. Burbank Ave. Call (818) 841-1313.

Burbank Adult School offers Spanish to the public. Spanish I will

be from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Information: (818)

558-4611.

Burbank Art Assn. meets at 7:30 p.m. the third Wednesday of the

month at the Burbank Board of Realtors, 2006 W. Magnolia Blvd. For

more information, call (818) 848-1054.

Burbank Parks and Recreation presents a tai chi chuan class from

6:30 to 7:55 p.m. at Verdugo Park, 3201 W. Verdugo Ave. Tuition is

$75 for nine classes. For information, call (818) 238-5390.

Burbank Park, Recreation and Community Services Department

sponsors Pilates classes from 7:30 to 8:15 p.m. at Verdugo Park, 3201

W. Verdugo Ave. Cost is $50. For information, call (818) 238-5390.

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

of the month at various locations. For more information, call (818)

720-5990.

THURSDAY

Alcoholics Anonymous meets at 6 a.m. at Unity Church of Burbank,

637 S. Victory Blvd. For information, call (818) 567-4200.

*GETTING ITEMS LISTED:

Mail listings to the Burbank

Leader, 111 W. Wilson Ave.,

Suite 200, Glendale, CA 91203,

fax them to 241-1975 or call 637-3205. The deadline for

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

a.m. Wednesday.