Moms Club

Maya Kukes BURBANK -- Being a stay-at-home mom can be a lonely job, especially for women whose social lives were once fed predominantly by their careers. That's where the Moms Club of Burbank comes in. A local chapter of a national organization, the 45-member club offers social opportunities as well as support to mothers -- and fathers -- of all ages who stay at home. "When you're home all day with your children, there's not a lot of outlets socially," member Donna Cunningham said.

TODAY MOMS Club of Burbank, an organization for stay-at-home moms with children 21 to 36 months, meets from 10 a.m. to noon weekly. For play group locations and more information, call 557-0176. The Don Tuttle Senior Center presents a "Fitness for Life" exercise class at 12:30 p.m. at 1731 N. Ontario St. The program is for men and women 50 and older. Admission is $1. For more information, call 238-5367. The Burbank Noon Kiwanis Club meets from noon to 1 p.m. at the Burbank YMCA, 312 E. Magnolia Blvd.

TODAY Take a hike through the Verdugo Mountains at 8 a.m. with the Stough Canyon Nature Center, 2300 Walnut Ave., Burbank. For more information, call (818) 238-5440 or visit www.Burbank.com/nature.shtml SUNDAY Children are invited to participate in Springtime Crafts at 1 p.m. at the Stough Canyon Nature Center, 2300 Walnut Ave., Burbank. Cost is $1 per child. For more information, call (818) 238-5440 or visit www.Burbank.com/nature.shtml MONDAY Seniors 55+ come and enjoy a day trip to Santa Barbara and attend the Italian Street Painting Festival.

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. An open meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous 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.

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. 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.

TODAY The Verdugo Glen Chapter of the American Business Women's Assn. meets at 6 p.m. the fourth Wednesday of the month at the Elks Club, 120 E. Colorado St., Glendale. For more information, call (818) 248-4415. A Parkinson's Support Group meets at 12:30 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month at Joslyn Adult Center, 1301 W. Olive Ave. Physical therapist Carol J. Jackson discusses how exercise and fitness can have a positive effect on Parkinson's disease.

TODAY The Museum of the American West presents "Encounters: El Norte -- The Spanish and Mexican North," featuring art and artifacts from the 1800s, through May 8 at 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles. Admission is $7.50 for students and seniors, and $3 for children 2 to 12. For more information, call (323) 667-2000. 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.

TODAY Take a hike through the Verdugo Mountains at 8 a.m. with the Stough Canyon Nature Center, 2300 Walnut Ave., Burbank. For more information, call (818) 238-5440 or visit www.Burbank.com/nature.shtml SUNDAY Children are invited to participate in Springtime Crafts at 1 p.m. at the Stough Canyon Nature Center, 2300 Walnut Ave., Burbank. Cost is $1 per child. For more information, call (818) 238-5440 or visit www.Burbank.com/nature.shtml MONDAY Seniors 55+ come and enjoy a day trip to Santa Barbara and attend the Italian Street Painting Festival.

TODAY 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. Mellowtones Choral Group meets at 12:30 p.m. at the Don Tuttle Senior Center, 1731 N. Ontario St. For more information, call (818)

TODAY Burbank Certified Farmers Market is 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. rain or shine every week at Orange Grove Avenue and Third Street. Electronic Benefit Transfer Golden State Advantage Cards are accepted. For information, call (818) 845-6851. 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 reservations are appreciated.

TODAY A Parkinson's support group meets at 12:30 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month at Joslyn Adult Center, 1301 W. Olive Ave. Physical therapist Carol J. Jackson discusses how exercise and fitness can have a positive effect on Parkinson's patients. For more information, call (818) 238-5353. A seminar on depression in older adults is at 12:30 p.m. at Joslyn Adult Center, 1301 W. Olive Ave. 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.

TODAY The Verdugo Glen Chapter of the American Business Women's Assn. meets at 6 p.m. the fourth Wednesday of the month at the Elks Club, 120 E. Colorado St., Glendale. For more information, call (818) 248-4415. A Parkinson's Support Group meets at 12:30 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month at Joslyn Adult Center, 1301 W. Olive Ave. Physical therapist Carol J. Jackson discusses how exercise and fitness can have a positive effect on Parkinson's disease.

TODAY 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 reser- vations are appreciated. For reservations and meeting place, call National Federation of the Blind of California at (818) 558-6524. Full Gospel Business Men's Fellowship International meets at 9 a.m. the first and third Saturday of the month at Ramada Inn, 2900 N. San Fernando Blvd.

TODAY The Museum of the American West presents "Encounters: El Norte -- The Spanish and Mexican North," featuring art and artifacts from the 1800s, through May 8 at 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles. Admission is $7.50 for students and seniors, and $3 for children 2 to 12. For more information, call (323) 667-2000. 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.

TODAY Food stamps, in the form of the new EBT California Advantage Cards, are being accepted at the Burbank Certified Farmers Market from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturdays at Orange Grove Avenue and Third Street. Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program coupons are also accepted. For more information, call 845-6851. A computer fair will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and Sunday at the Hilton Burbank Airport and Convention Center, 2500 Hollywood Way. This event will feature, computers, printers, monitors, and other related products.