55 & Beyond: June 2026 by Burbank Parks and Recreation

Joslyn Adult Center & Tuttle Senior Center News

JUNE UPDATES

Happy summertime, everyone! Let’s look forward to bright blue skies, joyful family getaways, and plenty of moments in the great outdoors. Make the most of the (hopefully) pleasantly warm days by enjoying nature walks, visiting the local pools, or relaxing by the beach. This season is a wonderful opportunity for memorable trips-whether with relatives of the friends you’ve made her at our centers. However you spend it, enjoy the fresh summer air!

As always, we here at the Joslyn and Tuttle Centers work to bring you the best of the best, whether it be services, activities, or fun events and performances. We want to make sure you enjoy your time at the centers. Make sure to check our schedule as we do have new classes coming to the Joslyn Center.

Joslyn and Tuttle Senior Centers will be closed on January 1st in observance of New Year’s Day.

Both Joslyn and Tuttle Senior Center are packing in a bunch of amazing events in June as well as health presentations, and class series; there is something for everyone to look forward to. Not only do we offer “On the Move”, which takes trips to various places, Joslyn has also started their Day Trip program, so be sure to stop by the JAC front desk, or the BVP office to learn more. For more information about “On the Move”, be sure to check out their advertisement further in this newsletter!

The Joslyn and Tuttle Senior Centers will be closed Monday, February 16th in observance of President’s Day.

Joslyn and Tuttle Senior Centers will be closed on Tuesday, March 31st in observance of Dolores Huerta Day

The Joslyn and Tuttle Senior Centers will be closed Sunday, April 5th in observance of Easter.

For the most up-to-date information on classes, events, and our monthly presentations, please visit Joslyn and Tuttle or check out our website: www.burbankca.gov/adults55

Thank you again for always showing up to the centers and making our days better each time!

-Joslyn and Tuttle Staff

Joslyn and Tuttle Senior Centers will be closed on Monday, May 25th in observance of Memorial Day.

Joslyn and Tuttle Senior Centers will be closed on Friday, June 19th in observance of Juneteenth.

JOSLYN ADULT CENTER

1301 W Olive Ave Burbank, CA 91506 (818) 238-5353 MON-THUR FRI SAT SUN 8AM - 8PM 8AM - 6PM 9AM - 1PM 12PM - 4PM

FACILITY HOURS

TUTTLE SENIOR CENTER

1731 N Ontario St Burbank, CA 91505 (818) 238-5367 MON - FRI SAT SUN 9AM - 2:30PM CLOSED CLOSED

FACILITY HOURS

SENIOR BOARD MEETING

Joslyn Adult Center Wednesday, June 25th 2026 at 1:00pm.

Agendas are posted 72 hours prior to the meeting and can be found on the bulletin board on the backside of City Hall and online at BurbankCA.gov

Joslyn and Tuttle Senior Centers will be closed on January 19th in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day

The History of Juneteenth

Known by many names - including Freedom Day, Jubilee Day, Emancipation Day, and often called “America’s Second Independence Day” - it holds an important place in the nation’s history.

The holiday marks the pivotal date of June 19, 1865, when Union Major General Gordon Granger, who had arrived in Galveston the previous day with more than 2,000 federal soldiers, issues an order on June 19, 1865 announcing the state’s over 250,000 enslaved Black people were, by executive decree, free. However, this freedom came two and a half years too late.

The Promise and Limits of Emancipation

Understanding Juneteenth requires understanding the Emancipation Proclamation - the document that made the holiday necessary. Its strategic limitations and dependence on military power are the very reasons that freedom’s arrival was a staggered, multi-year process rather than a single, definitive event.

One January 1, 1863, as the nation entered the third year of a bloody Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln issues the final Emancipation Proclamation. It’s often misunderstood as a universal decree that freed all enslaved people overnight. In reality, it was a carefully calibrated and legally constrained act, which Lincoln himself justified not on broad moral grounds, but as “a fit and necessary war measure for suppressing said rebellion.” Lincoln operated under the conviction that the Constitution didn’t grant the federal government power to abolish slavery within states where it already existed during peacetime.

In total, the proclamation left more than 800,000 people legally enslaved in territories where the federal government had direct authority. This led some cities, then and now, to ridicule the document for freeing slaves only where the Union had no power to enforce it. For all its limitations, the Emancipation Proclamation overhauled everything. It fundamentally changed the Civil War’s character, infusing the Union cause with profound moral force that captured millions of imaginations. From January 1, 1863, oneward, the war for the Union was explicitly a war for freedom.

General Order No. 3 and “The Day of Jubilee” in Galveston

In June 1865, Major General Gordon Granger, commanding the District of Texas, arrived in the port city of Galveston with a force of over 2,000 federal soldiers, many from the 13th Army Corps. His mission was to establish federal authority, oversee Reconstruction, and enforce emancipation of the state’s enslaved population.

One June 19, from his headquarters in a building known as the Osterman Building, Granger issues a series of military directives. The third of these, General Order No. 3, would become the foundational document of Juneteenth.

Contrary to popular lore, Granger didn’t read the order aloud from a balcony to a gathered crown. Instead, the order was posted in public places around Galveston, including at the U.S. Customhouse, the county courthouse, and what is now Reedy Chapel A.M.E Church. It was also printed in local newspapers, such as the Galveston Tri-Weekly News, ensuring its dissemination throughout the community, and eventually, the state.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

Mah Jongg

Tuesdays & Thursdays

11:00am-3:00pm

Mah-Jongg is a game of Chinese origin usually played by four persons with 144 tiles that are drawn and discarded until one player secures a winning hand. *This is not an instructional class*. Whether you show up in a group of four, or on your own, you are eligible to play as long as you are familiar with the rules. While Tuesdays and Thursdays are designated MahJongg days, you are able to come in every day of the week and check out a Mah Jongg set, with your current BSAC card.

Lite & Lively

Wednesdays & Fridays

10:15am-11:15am

This exercise class is split into two parts, the first 30 minutes of class is filled with easy to follow movements to music that will increase your cardio fitness. The remaining half of class will be 30 minutes of strength & flexibility exercises. This class can be tailored for varying levels of ability, however there is floor work, but participants may use a chair instead. This class does use a yoga mat and hand weights that is not provided by the center. This class is $3 with membership and $5 without a BSAC membership.

Fleet Feet Outdoor Walking Group

Mondays 9:00am-10:00am

We invite you to join us for a 1-3 mile walk around beautiful Burbank. We invite you to bring friends and also meet new people as we walk and talk. The distance of our walks depends on the weather, as well as the groups conscience. Just a heads up, there will be no walks on rainy days. Regardless of your ability, we still invite you to come and join. Our group is meant for any and everyone to feel comfortable going out on walks and you may even see a new part of Burbank that you haven’t before! Our walks are welcoming for anyone, and it’s a great way to make new friends!

JOSLYN & TUTTLE EVENTS

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An education program presented by the Alzheimer’s Association® RESPONDING

People living with dementia may use behaviors as a way to communicate their needs and feelings as the disease progresses. Learn how dementia can change a person’s behavior, possible triggers and person-centered care approaches to address behaviors. Topics in the program include:

» How dementia affects behavior.

» Identifying and understanding possible triggers.

» Non-medical and medical approaches to addressing behaviors.

» Four steps for managing behaviors.

We are grateful for the fathers and father figures who guide, support, and inspire us. Thank you for being strong role mo dels who help shape our lives.

$25 Gift Card Drawing to Black Angus Potluck Style Meal

Tuttle Senior Center 1731 N. Ontario Street Burbank, CA 91505 Call 818-238-5367 with any questions. Friday, June 12, 2026 10:00AM to 12:00PM

Please sign up and indicate which dish you would like to bring. Drinks are not include d *sold seperately* protect yourself: understanding and preventing

Are you aware of Medicare fraud and

JOSLYN & TUTTLE EVENTS

The D Line is finally opened! Metro’s Light Rail now runs from DTLA to Beverly Hills under Wilshire Boulevard. So, our June 2026 trip is scheduled twice for The La Brea Tar Pits. One trip is on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 and the second trip is on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. The La Brea Tar Pits is the world’s only active Ice Age fossil site where discoveries are still made daily. On the Move Riders Club will be traveling on the Burbank Bus (Pink Route) to Universal Metro Station. We will take the Red Line to the D Line at Wilshire and Vermont Station. Then, we will continue on to the Wilshire and Fairfax Station. We are limited to the number of travelers we may take with us so sign up in advance is REQUIRED. Please sign up by June 12, 2026.

Requirements:

• You MUST sign a Metro waiver form at time of trip.

JUNE DAY TRIPS -

SANTA ANITA RACE TRACK

Thursday, June 11th

• You MUST have a current Burbank Active Card with a bus stamp and a valid Metro TAP card with stored cash value.

• You MUST sign up by calling Barbara DeVall or emailing Maria Kerrigan to be included in this trip.

• Wear your walking shoes and comfortable travel clothing.

• Bring a hat, snack and a bottle of water since we will be out and about.

• Bring a bag lunch or cash for lunch.

Hours: Leave JAC at 11:00 am, return at 6:00 pm

Walking Grade: Moderate

Price: $63 ($68 00 w/o BSAC)

Meet at Burbank Joslyn Center at the main desk at 8:30am

JUNE DAY TRIPS - NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM

Wednesday, June 24th

Return to Burbank Joslyn Center approximately 4:00pm If you are interested in joining us, please contact us. Our contact information is: Barbara DeVall 818-636-3417 or Maria Kerrigan BurbankTravelBuddy@yahoo.com

Hours: Leave JAC at 10:00 am, return at 5:00 pm

Walking Grade: Easy

Price: $53 ($58 00 w/o BSAC)

Do you play cards?

We have a lovely group of ladies who play “Pan” on Tuesdays f rom 12pm-4pm at the Joslyn Center

Two of us would be willing to teach you the game at 11:00am on Tuesday (It’s similar to Rummy or Gin Rummy)

= Tuttle Senior Center

JUNE EVENTS

12:30pm - Sunday

Matinee Dance

*** = Appointment/RSVP must be made 29 30

10:00amMedicare Workshop

12:00pmExercise Dance + Class 12:00pm - Movie Day 10:00amFather’s Day Celebration 10:00am - Monthly Arts & Crafts = Joslyn Adult Center

1:00pmAlzheimer’s Support Group

12:30pm - Sunday

Matinee Dance

9:15am - Texas Hold’em Tournament

10:30amUnderstanding and Preventing Medicare Fraud

8:45am - On the Move Trip 11:00am - Santa Anita Day Trip

10:00am - Young at Heart Club

8:15am - Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament 4:00pm - Burbank University Women 11:00am - Fall Risk Assessments

8:45am - On the Move Trip

12:00pmResponding to Dementioa Related Questions

1:00pmAlzheimer’s Support Group

6:30pm - Coin Club 9:45am - Valley Porcelain Artists

10:00am - Natural History Museum Day Trip

Spaghetti & Meat Sauce Chicken Jamabalaya Pork Stir Fry Beef Bulgogi Frozen Meal

Green Beans Black Beans

Strawberries Brown Rice

Peppers & Onions Broccoli Mandarin

Chow Mein Barley Whole Grain Bread Kiwi Banana Apricots

Cream of Broccoli Soup Vegetable Frittata Beef Stew Orange Chicken Frozen Meal

Tuna Salad over Butternut Squash over Polenta Snap Peas Cantaloupe

Spring Mix Whole Grain Bread Green Beans Quinoa

Cucumber Dill Salad Orange Mango Papaya Kiwi

Whole Grain Bread

Apricots

Grape Juice

7 Bean Soup Meatloaf with Gravy Mushroom Chicken Fish Tacos

Egg Salad Sweet Potato Broccoli Black Beans over Lettuce & Tomato Cauliflower Brown Rice Mango Salsa

Kale & Brussels Slaw Whole Grain Bread Pineapple Citrus Slaw

Whole Grain Bread Blueberries Corn Tortillas

Apple Raisins

Butternut Squash Soup Moroccan Chicken Vegetable Frittata

Roast Beef or Turkey Stewed Chickpeas Baked Potato

Lettuce & Tomato Whole Grain Couscous

Beet Salad

Whole

Tomato Soup Baked Fish

Chinese Chicken Salad Butternut Squash with Edamame, Cilantro, Barley Green Onion, & Mandarin Kiwi

Sesame Dressing

Whole Grain Bread

Mango

Grain Bread

Milk served with every meal ♦ Menu subject to change without notice

This calendar reflects the day meals are prepared. All components are to be consumed within two days of preparation.

The Senior Nutrition Program is funded, in part or in whole, by the Los Angeles County Department of Aging & Disabilites.

NUTRITION SERVICES

HYBRID MEAL DISTRIBUTION

The City of Burbank Nutrition Program is practicing a Hybrid Meal Distribution. All three nutrition sites are now open for dinein! However, program participants may choose to take their meals to-go.

• 5 meals are served each week: 2 hot meals, 2 cold meals, and 1 frozen meal alongside milk, juice, fruit, and bread.

• Tables are sanitized; disposable utensils are provided.

• Bringing a cooler or insulated bag is encouraged.

• Patrons must first enroll in the

HOME DELIVERED MEALS PROGRAM

The City of Burbank Home Delivered Meals Program provides homebound individuals with:

• 5 to 7 nutritious meals per week in addition to milk, juice, fruit and bread

• Voluntary suggested donation is $3.00

The HDM Program is currently accepting applications. To qualify, applicants must be:

• A Burbank resident

• At least 60 years of age

• Evaluated by staff to determine need and eligibility

Lunch Pick-up

Effective October 2023, the Hybrid meal distribution program will offer dinein meals on Monday through Thursday from 11:00- 12noon.,and Friday will receive frozen meals. Grab and Go meal distribution will remain the same, Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 11a.m. to 12:00. Ages 60+ = $2 suggested donation

Lunches are now available at:

Joslyn Adult Center 1301 W Olive Ave 818 238 5357

Tuttle Senior Center 1731 N Ontario St 818 238 5367

McCambridge Recreation Center 1515 N Glenoaks Blvd 818.238.5365

Only the eligible seniors who received the advance confirmation with the Nutrition office can participate in dine -in or Grab and Go meal distribution Please contact the nutrition office for more detail information

To enroll in the meal program, call the location from which you would like to pick up. After submitting an application, a start date will be given. Must be 60+ to qualify. Suggested $2 donation for EACH meal.

For more information and/or enrollment, please call (818) 238-5366.

The mission of the Elderly Nutrition Program is to improve the well-being of older adults and help older adults remain independent and in their communities by providing nutritious meals and socialization.

The menu writing specifications and requirements are developed by the County of Los Angeles Area Agency on Aging. This helps facilitate the menu writing process annually and encourages agencies and caterers to meet the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) included in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 20202025. The menu is set for a six week cycle. The approved menu by the Los Angeles County dietitian assists us and our project dietitian in providing nutritious, appetizing, and high

Protecting Older Adults Starts with Awareness

Know the Signs What To Do

Changes in Behavior

Withdrawal, fear, or sudden isolation

Unexplained Injuries

Bruises, cuts, or repeated accidents

Neglect

Poor hygiene or unmet basic needs

Financial Concerns

Missing money or unusual activity

Controlling Behavior

Isolation or intimidation by a caregiver

Wear purple on June 15 to show your support

1. Trust your instincts

2. Check in if it feels safe

3. Report your concern

4. Call 911 if there is immediate danger

Stay Connected

1. Check in with family, friends, and neighbors

2. Stay engaged in your community

3. Speak up if something doesn’t feel right

WORD SEARCH

Circle the

words related to safety and support

RESOURCES FOR ADULTS 55+

BURBANK BUS

Burbank Bus Senior & Disabled Transit provides transportation service to Burbank residents age 60 or over or disabled (with doctor’s certification). This service offers efficient, comfortable, and reliable transportation within the City of Burbank. Reservations are required.

For more information and updated hours of operation, contact: (818) 238-5360.

SENIOR RESOURCE GUIDE

The Senior Resource Guide provides a listing of agencies and organizations in the Burbank community and surrounding cities offering services to older adults and their families.

Go to www.BurbankCA.gov/Adults55 and click on “Resources” or Scan the QR Code to gain access to the most up-todate Senior Resource Guide.