UP & COMING.

Two nutrition classes are offered at the Joslyn Adult Center: ``Nutrition and Chronic Disease - Are You Out of Shape and Out of Sorts?'' with Ruth L. Johnson, assistant clinical professor of medicine, will discuss how to prevent coronary heart disease, brain attacks, diabetes, hypertension, osteoporosis and obesity by changing your eating habits, 1:30 p.m. March 18. ``Eating for Your Health'' will discuss how a poor sense of smell, difficulty in chewing, loneliness and depression can play an important part in nutritional intake and how to eat well and stay healthy, 12:30 p.m. March 19. Both classes at 1301 W. Olive Ave., Burbank, are free to those 55 and older. [phone].

A free eye screening for glaucoma, cataracts, diabetic eye disorders and other vision problems will be given by an ophthalmologist, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. March 20, Bernardi Multipurpose Senior Center, 6514 Sylmar Ave., Van Nuys. No appointment is necessary. Those 50 and older are urged to see an eye physician annually. For more information, call [phone].

Free hearing loss class for seniors will explore the kinds of hearing loss, the role of hearing aids and ways to improve communication, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. March 20, Facey Medical Foundation, 11165 Sepulveda Blvd., Mission Hills. Reservations required. [phone].

Seniors for Action will present David Fleming, co-sponsor of the Los Angeles City Charter Reform Initiative, 1:30 p.m. March 20, Van Nuys-Sherman Oaks Center, 5040 Van Nuys Blvd., Sherman Oaks. Free. [phone].

A free diabetes test and discussion will be held for ages 50 and older, 9 to 11 a.m. March 21, Goebel Senior Adult Center, 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. For reservations and information, call [phone].

Over the Hill Gang, a ski and sports club for seniors 50 and older, will hold its monthly dinner meeting, 5 p.m. March 23, Bombay Circle Club Restaurant, 321 First St., Burbank. For more information, call Dick Knudsen at [phone].

``Good News for People With Incontinence'' dinner lecture, with urologist Richard David, M.D., will cover the causes, prevention and treatment of incontinence, 5 to 7 p.m. March 25, Valley Presbyterian Hospital's Health Education Center auditorium, 15107 Vanowen St., Van Nuys. $4 fee includes dinner. Reservations required. [phone].