The Best of “Times”

BURBANK RSVP’S
CITY OF BURBANK — PARK, RECREATION & COMMUNITY SERVICE DEPARTMENT
The Best of “Times”
Available ONLINE at www.burbankwire.com and www.burbankca.gov
July/August 2014
MONTHLY FEATURES
Birthdays &
Welcoming
2
Community
Events
3
Joslyn Special
Events
4-5
Did you know?
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2014 Burbank
Senior Games
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Service
Opportunities
8
Joslyn Adult Center
1301 West Olive Avenue
Burbank, CA 91506
818.238.5353
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Information Desk
818.238.5353
Nutrition Office
818.238.5357
RSVP Office
818.238.5370
Transportation
818.238.5360
McCambridge Park
1515 Glenoaks
818.238.5365
Don Tuttle Senior Center
1731 North Ontario
818.238.5367
Changes are always in the air. We have exciting news that we
wanted to share with you. As our sponsor, the Park and Recreation
Department has undertaken a realignment of resources. I am
pleased to announce that the Retired & Senior Volunteer Program
(RSVP) Director will now oversee and coordinate Burbank
volunteers of all ages. This action will bring several volunteer
programs together under one program; creating a single point of
contact and utilize one volunteer enrollment form, handbook and
timesheet.
Our new name: Burbank Volunteer Program (BVP), will not
eliminate the RSVP program but add depth and growth to the city’s
volunteer program. RSVP will operate as a BVP program, using our
41 years of vibrant and lasting service as a model for all other
volunteer programs. RSVP is still very much alive and strong,
reflecting a roster of 650 active seniors and as always, leading the
charge of volunteerism in Burbank.
We will be housed in the Joslyn Adult Center and welcome
a new staff member, Arda Sevan to the program. Arda will also be
housed out of Joslyn Adult Center and will work with Dee on those
volunteers younger than 55 years of age. Arda comes to us as a
part time employee, mostly available in the morning hours. Patty
Molinar continues to work with RSVP and Dee with our volunteers
age 55+.
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JULY Birthdays
Alice Allen
Helen Amore
Roberta Ariana L.
Delores Baima
Otilla Balos
Ana Maria Barillas
Beverly Bird
Louise Brown
Lilia Carrillo
Nan Christian
Myrna Comstock
Ruth Sandra Coyne
Sharon Darbo
Doreen Darin
Julio De La Torriente
Jerry Beth Delauney
Phylis Dushey
Zoila Figueroa
Carl Fish
Margie Gordon
Rusty Gratson
Charlene Greene
Yvonne Grehan
Wini Griffin
Arline Hammer
Mary Harrod
Gladys Haynes
Coleen Henry
Mary Kay Hunefeld
Ed Jameson
Barbara Kallman
Rahil Kharjian
Linda Kimberlain
Nancy Gams Korb
Joseph Lane
Marilyn Lane
Jerome Leventhal
Annette Markell
Helen Marotta
Jose Marquez
Nancy Munroe Michael
Sharon Miller
Ann Monteleone
Lori Moses
Kaye I. Norris
Doris Palmer
Susan Petrique
Judith J. Pierce
Joan Rinard
Carmen Salgado
Caroline Schermerhorn
Molly Shore
Peter Simpson
Teri Stein
Peter Steur
Dutch E. Stowe
Tommy M. Temple
Evelyn Twiss
Bonnie Waterhouse
Regina Whittaker
AUGUST Birthdays
Shaliko Abdalions
Harry Aldridge
Helyn Alten
Lorraine Arruda
Donald Baldaseroni
Marcia A. Baroda
Joan Berg
John Blasius
Donald Bodeau
John Bottomley
Bernice Bowker
Joanne Brookfield
Dee Call
Deborah Casagrande
Judith A. Chapman
Don De Gregori
Charles Dolnick
Minnie V. Dreese
M. Marian Enos
Henry Feigin
Mai Forster
Marian Friedlob
Judie Gold
Gloria Gowdy
Douglas Halter
Patricia Heydon
Vartan Hovnanian
Keiko Isshiki
Valerie Jenkins
Frances Kim
Ronald Lewis
Cookie F. Loftin
Darlene Lucas
Blanca Madueno
Carol McLaughlin
Michelle Mercury
Rebecca Moen
Dorothy Murray
Joe Negri
Linda Norman
Heinz Osterburg
Marjorie Overstreet
Elaine Paonessa
Sabatino Petrilli
Hubert Pierce (Bert)
Mary Robbins
Alice Rodriguez
Florene Rozen
Louis E. Rudder
Lucy Sahakian
Ivonne Schulz
Patricia Scully
Marijane Settlemyer
Gizella Spolarich
Sharon Terranova
Nita Truitner
Bill Vescio
Billie Jo Walsh
Natalie Wells
Donald White
Susan Whitesel
Robert L. Wideman
Rose Marie Rice Wineland
Sue Yamamoto
welcome NEW RSVP VOLUNTEERS!
Carmen Alvarado
Dorinda Carey
Roger Duncan
Estella Amaya
Cecilia Carr
Maria Gonzalez
Vahe Babakhan
John Christopher
Armineh Koundakjian
Toni Bowker
Helen Davidson
Ramiro Martinez
Rey M. Cabrera
Donna DeAndrea
Bruce McDonald
Thelma Moreno
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Community Events & Information
= Additional fee
Burbank Senior Activity Card (BSAC)
Get one and save!
$15.00 for Burbank residents and
$20.00 for non-residents.
Still the best deal in town!
Notes:
= Sign-up required /  = Additional fee
(most activities are $2.00 or free with BSAC card).
Special Summer Features
Special Event Tickets
We often get last-minute tickets for various events —if
you would like to be notified of any ticket opportunities,
please have the Recreation Office place your name on
our interest list.
Starlight Bowl Summer Concert Series
Saturdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. (gates open at 5:30 p.m.).
Advance sale tickets can be purchased at the
Community Service building on 150 N. Third Street
(near Olive Avenue). Parking for all dates is $8.00 per
vehicle. To reserve a seat on the shuttle from Joslyn,
please call Burbank Transportation one week prior
to the performance (or earlier) at 818.238.5360. Buses
leave Joslyn at 5:00 p.m. Pick up a brochure for event
information or view it online at starlightbowl.com.
Joslyn Lost & Found Notice
At the end of July, all lost & found
items will be displayed in the front lobby
area for claiming. Items not claimed will be donated to
charity or recycled.
HOLD THE DATE!
Rock-A-Hula Pool Party!
Thursday, August 21, late
afternoon time (TBA) at
Verdugo Aquatic Center.
More info to follow.
Tuttle Adult Center
Also enjoy the events and activities available at the
Tuttle Center, located at 1731 Ontario, Burbank
818.238.5367. See “Tuttle Tales” for more info.

= Sign Up
Join us at the Joslyn,
Tuttle, or McCambridge
Center and. . .
STAY COOL, HYDRATED, AND INFORMED. . .
when it’s hot outside.
Have a plan for staying cool. Extreme heat can
cause sickness or even death. Watch for these
warning signs:
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Feeling faint or weak
High body temperature (above 103° F)
Hot, red, dry, or moist skin
Rapid and strong pulse
Are You Ready for
Medicare?
Free seminars sponsored by the
Center for Healthcare Rights
Pleas
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P to
Basics of Medicare:
Front
Desk
or
Monday, August 25, 1:00 p.m. 818.2
38.53
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Medicare-Advantage (HMO Plans)
Monday, October 20, 1:00 p.m.
Medicare-Part D (Drug Benefits)
Wednesday, November 5, 1:00 p.m.
AARP Driver Safety Program
Learn about changing traffic rules,
driving conditions and the roads on
which we drive. Learn about them and
also get a discount* on your car insurance!
Our 4-hour refresher course (starting
again in
September) is held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month @
12:30 p.m. The course fee is $20.00 ($15.00 for AARP
members). Space is limited. Sign up today at the Joslyn
Recreation Office. For info call 818.238.5353 .
Note: you must have taken the full 8-hour course before
taking the refresher class.
* Check with your insurance company regarding discounts.
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Joslyn Special Events & Program
Welcome to the Joslyn Adult Center

= Sign Up
Fitness
We have openings in the following classes:
JOSLYN CENTER HOURS
MONDAY-FRIDAY, 8:00 A.M.-8:00 P.M.
SATURDAY & SUNDAY, 9:00 A.M.-4:00 P.M.
818.238.5353
Travel/Recreation Office
Open Monday-Friday
9:00-11:00 a.m. & 12:00-2:00 p.m.,
Programs for those 55 and over. For information
about ongoing weekly and monthly activities,
please see the respective flyers available at the
Joslyn Information Desk or Tuttle Center. You
may also access information online at
“www.burbankwire.com” (“Seniors 55+” section).
Computers/Technology
(A Burbank Library card with internet access is required
to use our Cyber Café computers)
Basic Computer Class: Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. (call
for next start date) Learn the basics in this 4-week
class. Course fee is $20.00 ($10.00 with BSAC). To
sign up, you must complete an Assessment in the
Computer Lab on any Monday, 9:30-11:00 a.m. 
IPad Class: Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. (call for next start
date)—Learn IPAD basics in this 4-week class.
Course fee is $20.00 ($10.00 with BSAC). To sign up,
you must complete an Assessment in the Computer
Lab on any Thursday, 9:30-11:00 a.m. 
Cyber Security Methods: Saturday, August 16,
11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.—Our volunteer cyber mentor
Nicole discusses how to avoid getting scammed,
what is “phishing,” “spoofing,” and how to create
strong passwords. Course fee is $5.00 ($2.00 with
BSAC). Note: participants must have pc experience,
email address, and a Burbank Library card with
internet access. (limited enrollment) 
Why sign in?
Our class and group room use
will be based on participation
counts for each activity. Your
scans help us keep track of this!
“Chair Fitness with Kaye” Continues every
Thursday at 2:30 p.m. Join us for this gentle stretch
and movement class. Class fee is $2.00 per session
(free with BSAC).
BSAC cardholders who have never been a member
of the Burbank ’Y’ have an opportunity to obtain a one
-time, 3-month membership for only $45.00. Next
session starts August 1. Sign up at the Joslyn
Recreation Office (818.238.5353) today! 
Zumba Gold: Saturdays, 1:30 p.m.– Enjoy this lowimpact, easy to follow, Latin music-inspired dance
fitness class. Looking for new participants! Class
fee is $5.00 per session ($3.00 with BSAC).
Cane Fu: Tuesdays at 2:30 p.m. starting
September 9—RSVP Volunteer Bruce McDonald will
help you attain an increased sense of confidence,
fitness, and increased self-defense skill. Learn
techniques to ward off and discourage attackers
including: blocks, strikes, joint locks, and defensive
patterns against an attacker’s punches, kicks, and
grabs. Session fee is $2.00 (free with BSAC). 
Health Programs
Parkinson’s Support Group: Every 2nd Wednesday
of the month at 12:30 p.m. Topics are:
July 9—”Rehabilitation Team” (physical and
occupational therapy) and August 13—Open meeting.
Healthy Food-Summer Sizzling Snacks: Friday, July
11, 9:30 a.m.—In this first of a 3-part series (every 2nd
Friday), you will enjoy learning from a restaurant owner
and Executive Chef Ian-Max Henriquez about health
benefits associated with eating a variety of colorful fruits
and vegetables as part of a healthy diet. Learn new
ways to prepare healthy foods and take home quick and
simple recipes to incorporate into your daily meal plans.
Admission is $2.00 (free with BSAC). 
Healthy Food-Comfort Foods: Friday, August 8, 9:30
a.m.—In this second of a 3-part series, Chef Ian-Max
returns with more tips on eating and demonstrates how
to prepare healthy foods and offers simple recipes to
incorporate into your daily meal plans. Admission is
$2.00 (free with BSAC). 
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Joslyn Special Events & Programs
Health Programs, continued
Women’s Health Education: “How to Get What
You Need From Your Doctor”: Wednesday,
August 13, 3:00 p.m. — Dr. Ramila Doshi, Family
Medicine, discusses how to build a successful doctorpatient relationship. Admission is $2.00 (free with
BSAC). 
Grandparents Celebration: Friday, September 12,
9:30 a.m.—Join us as Lakeside Medical Group
presents an hour of healthy food and health
presentations, physical activity demos, and more!
Admission is $2.00 (free with BSAC). 
Interest List

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out! Listen and dance to the oldies (50s & 60s) with
DJ Biba. Admission is $5.00 ($3.00 with BSAC).
Boot Scootin’ Tuesday Line Dance: Tuesdays,
6:00-8:00 p.m.—Enjoy lessons with instructor Sara
Lopez during the first hour, then open dancing.
Beginners’ Square Dance Class — Wednesdays,
6:45 p.m.—New session begins September 10 with
Instructor Lloyd Lewis. Learn America’s national
dance! Dress is casual. Fee is $7.00 ($5.00 with
BSAC card); Your first session is free!
Travel
Upcoming Day Trips: Call the Joslyn Travel Office
818.238.5353 for more information (see page 4 for
office hours). Now on E-Trak registration! 
If you are interested in any of the following programs,
please contact the Recreation Office during regular
business hours.
 Bowers Museum-“California Chinatowns”: Wednesday,
Mah Jongg Class: Tuesday, July 8, 12:30-3:30
p.m.—The fee for this 8-week course is $20.00
($15.00 with BSAC). 
 Real Pirates: The Untold Story: Tuesday, August 12,
Digital Camera Class with Paul Currier: Learn
basic composition, ways to be artistic, when to use a
wide angle, telephoto settings, flashes, and when to
ignore the rules! Participants must have their own
camera. Course fee is $20 ($10 with current BSAC
card). Start date to be determined. 
Music & Dance Programs
Summer of Salsa: Tuesday, July 8, 1:00 p.m.—
Julio Barrenzuela introduces “Salsa” the dance and as
a fundamental source for human health and
togetherness. His one-session presentation is
designed to use “Salsa” to teach about Latino culture
and help keep the spirit of Cinco de Mayo alive all
summer long! Admission is $2.00 (free with BSAC).
Larry Gillespie and the “Burbank Big Band”
rehearsals return to the Joslyn Adult Center on
Monday, July 14 and August 11 at 1:00 p.m. The
Band features 2 hours of live Big Band and Jazz
numbers.
Admission is $2.00 (free for BSAC
cardholders).
Rock Hop: Monday, July 28 and August 25, 5:007:00 p.m.—Bring your friends and enjoy a fun night
July 30, 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.—Cost is $54.00. (Last day to
register is July 21.)
9:00 a.m.-7:30 p.m.—Cost is $65.00. (Register by July 28.)
 Pageant of the Masters: Wednesday, August 20,
2:00 p.m.-12:00 midnight—Cost is $59.00 or $80.00 for
main tier seating. (Register by August 15.)
 Tall Ships Festival: Friday, August 22, 10:00 a.m.-
6:30 p.m.—Cost is $48.00. (Register by August 18.)
 Aquarium of the Pacific: Friday, September 5, 8:30 a.m.-
3:30 p.m.—Cost is $34.00. (Register by August 25.)
Fall Day Trip Registration for October-December
2014 will be held on Monday, September 8 at 9:00
a.m. Note: numbers will be given out beginning 8:00
a.m. Trips leave from the Joslyn Adult Center. For
more information, pick up a brochure or contact the
Joslyn Travel Office. 
McCambridge Center
Do you like to play Bingo? Come and have fun at
McCambridge Park every Tuesday from 12:152:30 p.m. in Room 2. Admission is $1.00.
Do you like to dance? Come dance every Friday at
McCambridge Park from 10:00-11:00 a.m. in Room 4.
Come have lunch with us after you dance. Call 818.
238.5366 for more information.
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Did you know?
E-TRAK NOTES
E-TRAK SCAN-IN PROCEDURES FOR
ALL JOSLYN PARTICIPANTS
MEET ME AT THE JOSLYN OASIS!
(With a special thanks to
Burbank Leadership Class of 2014)
1. Prior to your activity, class, etc., go to the
appropriate scan-in station in the Front Lobby:
a) If your activity is free with your BSAC card,
you may use the station located beneath the
electronic message board or the one on the
front Information Desk counter.
b) If your activity has a fee (reduced with your
BSAC), please go to the front Information
Desk counter to scan in.
2. Scan your BSAC card by waving the bar code
across the front of the scanner. If successful, you
will hear a “beep” and a list of the day’s activities
will appear on the screen.
3. Select which activity you are attending by
touching it with your finger. Tip: you may select
more than one activity at a time.
4. After selecting, touch the “Record Activities” box
with your finger to complete your sign-in. Note:
do not touch the “Close” box.
5. If applicable, you may now pay the staff member
the appropriate fee.
Problems? Always ask a staff member for assistance.
Walking the Oasis
Want to get in a daily walk without going too far from
Joslyn? Well, try circling the Joslyn Oasis. Do it
thirty one times and you’ve logged a mile!
New Friday Tai Chi
Class Schedule and Location!
Starting in September, Roy’s one-hour Tai Chi class
will be offered outdoors at the new Joslyn Oasis every
Friday at 9:30 a.m. (weather permitting). Friday Tai
Chi was previously held in the afternoon.
CITY OF BURBANK
PARK, RECREATION & COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
SAVE THE DATE!
RECREATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM INFORMATION
RSVP’s
The City is offering scholarships for qualified Burbank residents to use for eligible
recreational activities, such as Park & Rec classes, swim programs, and various
older adult classes or trips individually that cost more than $10.00. Scholarship
amounts are limited to $150.00 per calendar year. To qualify, applicants must be
55 years of age or older, Burbank residents, with a qualifying gross annual income
based on household size: 1-$28,550; 2-$32,600; 3-$36,700; 4-$40,750. Applicants
must provide proof of residency and income. For more information, please ask for
an application at the Joslyn front Information Desk or the Community Services
building at 150 3rd Street, 3rd floor, or call 818.238.5300.
Health &
Resource Fair &
Flu Shot Clinic
at Joslyn
Wednesday,
November 5,
9:00-11:00 a.m.
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Burbank Senior Games 2014
SPECIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Many thanks to all who donated to our
2014 Senior Games, including much
appreciated donations from:
Joslyn House Committee
Supporters of Senior Services
Burbank Senior Games
May 11-16, 2015
Already? Actually, just a note to ask if
you’d like to receive next year’s application
via email. If so, please submit your email
address to the front Information Desk or the
Recreation Office, and you’ll receive it as
soon as it becomes available!
Game
We would like to thank all the participants of the 2014
Burbank Senior Games We would also like to give a special
shout out to all of our RSVP volunteer event coordinators for
making all of this possible.
Bowling
Cribbage
Golf
Horseshoes
Party Bridge
Poker (Texas Hold ’em)
Pool
Skip-Bo
Tennis
WII Bowling
Administration
1st Place
CRIBBAGE
Ken Nichols
HORSESHOES
Ellis Wilson
GOLF
James Emery
Harry Aldridge
Jim Lloyd, George Nelson
Richard Brown, Dale Hughes
Carol Barrick, Bea Bowker
Louise Cumming, Jose Marquez
Rich Krames, Doug Halter
Vi Lasky, Connie Marquez
Yvonne Bender
Sondra Elwell, Bill Grayeb
Judy Pike
2nd Place
3rd Place
Rosalie Zemansky
Thea Birrer
Tony Ballesteros
Don Chavez
Ray Hall
Ed Pape
Ed Capuano
Fred Ortega
Tim Petersen
Steve Sheehey
Brian Callahan
Mike Krose
Gary Oseransky
Terry Scott
Gwen Gallion
Ed Pape
PARTY BRIDGE
William (Bill) Pyros
Mickey Moore
Ruth Bornstein
POOL—Men’s
Dale Campbell
Robert Burns
Robert Skavich
Harold Hillyer
Frank Ostos
John Bambanian
TENNIS
Ron Simmons
Amy Suson
Diane Finn
TEXAS HOLD’EM
(POKER)
Richard Huber
Joseph Boyadjian
Don Carone
Wii BOWLING - Individual
Wannee Spangler
Emma Perez
Wanee Spangler
EVENT
WINNERS
- Closest to Pin
- Team
- Team MVP
Bill Grayeb
Emma Perez
Wanee Spangler
Anita Vento
Bill Grayeb
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The Burbank Home Delivered Meals Program
supplies daily meals to elderly residents that are
homebound.
Your help is needed!
BTAC, a local agency which assists the less
fortunate residents of Burbank, is looking for a
few kind hearted volunteers to assist their
clients.
Food Pantry: This volunteer will sort, shelve and
store food donations, prepare packages for clients
and stock shelves. Volunteers in this position must
be able to lift 20 pounds.
Intake Workers: Intake volunteers will interview
clients, assess their needs and help them get the
assistance they require.
On-the-job training is provided for all volunteers.
Shifts are avaible Monday through Friday,
9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon or 1:30- 5:00 p.m.
Qualifications: Available to deliver meals any
weekday between the hours of 10:30 a.m. and
12:30 p.m. This is a great opportunity for people
that love driving and being outdoors. Take part
in the rewarding experience of delivering a
much-needed service to Burbank residents.
For more information on any of these service opportunities please contact
RSVP Director Dee Call by calling 818-238-5371 or by sending an email to
[email protected]
RSVP Volunteers
Annual Recognition
Luncheon
Wednesday,
November 19, 2014

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