Bay Ridge Toastmasters

Instead of our regular meeting, our members and guests enjoyed an exciting and interactive Improv Workshop led by our own club member Hal Peler, a Certified Applied Improvisation Practitioner.

The two-hour workshop was full of energy, laughter, and participation! Everyone jumped in, practiced thinking on their feet, and explored improv techniques that support public speaking, leadership, and everyday communication.

We were thrilled to welcome five guests and hope to see them again at future meetings—maybe even as new members!

A big THANK YOU to Hal for sharing his expertise, enthusiasm, and passion with the club. The workshop was both fun and incredibly valuable. We learned that improv is all about listening, collaborating, and confidently responding in the moment—skills that help both on and off the stage.

Interested in visiting our club? Come check out Bay Ridge Toastmasters and experience it for yourself!
📅 Our next in-person meeting will take place on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 7:00 PM.

📸 Photo credit: Raisa Serebrenik, Club VP Membership

🎉 Kick off your weekend with something fun to look forward to! 🎭

Looking to boost your confidence, think faster on your feet, and laugh a lot while doing it? Join us next week for a live, in-person Improv Workshop led by Hal Peller. It's perfect for anyone who wants to feel more confident speaking on the spot, at work, or in everyday life.
✨ High-energy & interactive
✨ Build confidence and presence
✨ No improv experience needed

📅 Wednesday, Jan 21
⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 Salvation Army – Bay Ridge
🎟️ Limited spots available! RSVP Link: https://forms.gle/6WDjRjL7rSMHUV5i6

Whether you’re a Toastmaster or just improv-curious, this interactive session is for you. Come ready to participate, connect, and have fun.

Learn more: https://improvworkshop.com/

🎭✨ Special In-Person Improv Workshop — Next Week! ✨🎭

Ready to think faster, speak with confidence, and have FUN doing it?
Join us for a live Improv Workshop facilitated by very own BRTM Hal Peller, designed to help you sharpen your communication skills in a dynamic, supportive environment.

Improv isn’t just for performers — it’s a powerful tool for:
🎤 Public speaking
💬 Thinking on your feet
🤝 Active listening & presence
😄 Confidence (and lots of laughter!)

📅 Wednesday, Jan 21
⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 Salvation Army – Bay Ridge
🎭 In Person | Limited Spots Available

🔗 Learn more: https://improvworkshop.com/

Whether you’re a Toastmaster, professional, or just curious about improv, this is an experience you won’t want to miss. Come ready to participate, laugh, and grow!

👉 Message us to save your spot!

✨ Our Last Toastmasters Meeting of the Year! ✨

As we wrap up an incredible year, we’d love to invite you to our last Toastmasters meeting of 2024 on Wednesday, Dec 17 !
It’s the perfect chance to:
🎤 Practice public speaking
💬 Reflect on wins from the year
🤝 Connect with a supportive, encouraging community

Whether you’re a longtime member or a first-time guest, we’d love to close out the year with you! 📩DM us for Zoom link

🎉 Looking ahead to the New Year?
Mark your calendar for our Virtual Open House on Wed Jan 7 @ 7pm — a great way to kick off your New Year’s resolutions and see what Toastmasters is all about! 📩 DM us for the Zoom link

End 2024 strong — and start 2025 with confidence. We can’t wait to see you! 🌟

Congratulations to our Toastmasters Winners from last night’s meeting!

🏆 Best Speaker: Hal — with a wonderfully persuasive speech, “Why You Should Take an Improvisation Workshop.” And yes… it definitely persuaded me! 🎭✨
🏆 Best Table Topic: Raisa
🏆 Best Evaluator: Sammy

We loved hearing Raisa’s rollercoaster Toastmasters journey — inspiring and full of growth. The night was packed with laughter and creativity, with table topic responses that ranged from wanting to be a dolphin to choosing a completely different skill or job. And to top it off, we even had gifts from our Table Topics Master, Raisa!

Missed the fun? Join us on Wed Dec 17 or Jan 7 on Zoom! 📩 DM for link.

⭐ BOOKMARK THIS SPECIAL SESSION!⭐️
📅 Jan 21 @ 7 PM — Special In-Person Improv Workshop
🎭 Facilitated by Hal Peller
📍 Salvation Army Bay Ridge
🔥 Limited spots available!

You won’t want to miss this interactive, high-energy experience!

Congratulations to our winners!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Best Speech and also Best Evaluator: Konstantine
Best Table Topics: Irina
Welcome to our two (2) guests Aaron and Robert

This December, Unwrap the Gift of Confidence.

Discover how Toastmasters helps you grow your confidence, leadership, and communication skills — one speech at a time. Join our next Toastmasters Open House!

📅 Wed, December 3, 2025 @ 7:00-8:30PM
📍 Location: In Person - Salvation Army Bay Ridge, 252 86th St, Brooklyn, NY 1120

Come curious. Leave inspired.
Everyone is welcome — bring a friend and your voice! 🌟

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Our fifth Wednesday of the month social event at the Greenhouse Cafe in Bay Ridge! The food was delicious! We had a great time! (L-R) Club President Andrea, Toastmaster Gladys, Vice President of Education George, and Toastmaster Sammy.