Bay Ridge Toastmasters

Bay Ridge Toastmasters Bay Ridge Toastmasters is a local chapter of Toastmasters International. Our club is open to everyone. Please join us!!

Toastmasters will show you how to speak confidently, listen effectively and think on your feet. You will learn valuable communication and leadership skills - all in a friendly and supportive, non-intimidating environment. We meet the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month from 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we have been meeting exclusively on Zoom, and we open our Zoom line early ar

ound 6:55 pm. We will update this page when we begin meeting in person soon. If you are interested in joining us, please visit this page below, complete the "Contact Club" form, and one of our club officers will reach out to you with our Zoom details. Guests are allowed to visit two meetings before deciding to join! https://www.toastmasters.org/Find-a-Club/00008131-00008131

Instead of our regular meeting, our members and guests enjoyed an exciting and interactive Improv Workshop led by our ow...
01/22/2026

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 meetingsโ€”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 momentโ€”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!
๐Ÿ“… Our next in-person meeting will take place on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 7:00 PM.

๐Ÿ“ธ Photo credit: Raisa Serebrenik, Club VP Membership

๐ŸŽ‰ Kick off your weekend with something fun to look forward to! ๐ŸŽญLooking to boost your confidence, think faster on your f...
01/16/2026

๐ŸŽ‰ Kick off your weekend with something fun to look forward to! ๐ŸŽญ

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.
โœจ High-energy & interactive
โœจ Build confidence and presence
โœจ No improv experience needed

๐Ÿ“… Wednesday, Jan 21
โฐ 7:00 PM
๐Ÿ“ Salvation Army โ€“ Bay Ridge
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Limited spots available! RSVP Link: https://forms.gle/6WDjRjL7rSMHUV5i6

Whether youโ€™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/

๐ŸŽญโœจ Special In-Person Improv Workshop โ€” Next Week! โœจ๐ŸŽญReady to think faster, speak with confidence, and have FUN doing it?...
01/12/2026

๐ŸŽญโœจ Special In-Person Improv Workshop โ€” Next Week! โœจ๐ŸŽญ

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 isnโ€™t just for performers โ€” itโ€™s a powerful tool for:
๐ŸŽค Public speaking
๐Ÿ’ฌ Thinking on your feet
๐Ÿค Active listening & presence
๐Ÿ˜„ Confidence (and lots of laughter!)

๐Ÿ“… Wednesday, Jan 21
โฐ 7:00 PM
๐Ÿ“ Salvation Army โ€“ Bay Ridge
๐ŸŽญ In Person | Limited Spots Available

๐Ÿ”— Learn more: https://improvworkshop.com/

Whether youโ€™re a Toastmaster, professional, or just curious about improv, this is an experience you wonโ€™t want to miss. Come ready to participate, laugh, and grow!

๐Ÿ‘‰ Message us to save your spot!

โœจ Our Last Toastmasters Meeting of the Year! โœจAs we wrap up an incredible year, weโ€™d love to invite you to our last Toas...
12/15/2025

โœจ Our Last Toastmasters Meeting of the Year! โœจ

As we wrap up an incredible year, weโ€™d love to invite you to our last Toastmasters meeting of 2024 on Wednesday, Dec 17 !
Itโ€™s the perfect chance to:
๐ŸŽค Practice public speaking
๐Ÿ’ฌ Reflect on wins from the year
๐Ÿค Connect with a supportive, encouraging community

Whether youโ€™re a longtime member or a first-time guest, weโ€™d love to close out the year with you! ๐Ÿ“ฉDM us for Zoom link

๐ŸŽ‰ Looking ahead to the New Year?
Mark your calendar for our Virtual Open House on Wed Jan 7 @ 7pm โ€” a great way to kick off your New Yearโ€™s resolutions and see what Toastmasters is all about! ๐Ÿ“ฉ DM us for the Zoom link

End 2024 strong โ€” and start 2025 with confidence. We canโ€™t wait to see you! ๐ŸŒŸ

Congratulations to our Toastmasters Winners from last nightโ€™s meeting!๐Ÿ† Best Speaker: Hal โ€” with a wonderfully persuasiv...
12/04/2025

Congratulations to our Toastmasters Winners from last nightโ€™s meeting!

๐Ÿ† Best Speaker: Hal โ€” with a wonderfully persuasive speech, โ€œWhy You Should Take an Improvisation Workshop.โ€ And yesโ€ฆ it definitely persuaded me! ๐ŸŽญโœจ
๐Ÿ† Best Table Topic: Raisa
๐Ÿ† Best Evaluator: Sammy

We loved hearing Raisaโ€™s rollercoaster Toastmasters journey โ€” 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! ๐Ÿ“ฉ DM for link.

โญ BOOKMARK THIS SPECIAL SESSION!โญ๏ธ
๐Ÿ“… Jan 21 @ 7 PM โ€” Special In-Person Improv Workshop
๐ŸŽญ Facilitated by Hal Peller
๐Ÿ“ Salvation Army Bay Ridge
๐Ÿ”ฅ Limited spots available!

You wonโ€™t want to miss this interactive, high-energy experience!

Congratulations to our winners!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Best Speech and also Best Evaluator: KonstantineBest Table Topics: IrinaW...
11/20/2025

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 c...
11/17/2025

This December, Unwrap the Gift of Confidence.

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

๐Ÿ“… Wed, December 3, 2025 @ 7:00-8:30PM
๐Ÿ“ Location: In Person - Salvation Army Bay Ridge, 252 86th St, Brooklyn, NY 1120

Come curious. Leave inspired.
Everyone is welcome โ€” bring a friend and your voice! ๐ŸŒŸ

https://fb.me/e/3QvlzBIuZ

Our fifth Wednesday of the month social event at the Greenhouse Cafe in Bay Ridge!  The food was delicious! We had a gre...
10/30/2025

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.

Last nightโ€™s Oct 1 Toastmasters meeting was full of energy and enthusiasm!๐ŸŒŸ Congratulations to our winners:๐Ÿฅ‡ George โ€“ Be...
10/02/2025

Last nightโ€™s Oct 1 Toastmasters meeting was full of energy and enthusiasm!
๐ŸŒŸ Congratulations to our winners:
๐Ÿฅ‡ George โ€“ Best Evaluator
๐Ÿฅ‡ Audrey โ€“ Best Speech
๐Ÿฅ‡ Tony & Gladys โ€“ Best Table Topics (Tie!)

๐Ÿ‚ Ready to build YOUR skills in public speaking and leadership?
Join us at our next meeting!
๐Ÿ“… Wed, Oct 15 at 7pm
๐Ÿ“ The Salvation Army, Brooklyn, Bay Ridge Address: 252 86th St, 2nd Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11209 (Doors open at 6:50 PM)

09/30/2025

๐Ÿ‚ Fall is the season of change โ€” why not for you, too?

Toastmasters is the perfect place to build confidence, strengthen your voice, and connect with new people.

Join us this October and turn over a new leaf in your communication skills. ๐Ÿโœจ

๐Ÿ“… Next Meeting: Wednesday Oct 1 or 15
๐Ÿ“In Person or Virtually @ 7pm The Salvation Army, Brooklyn, Bay Ridge
Address: 252 86th St, 2nd Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11209
๐Ÿ‘‰ RSVP via Facebook event
โ“๏ธDM us and VP PR Christina will respond as soon as possible

06/19/2025

All invited! All welcome!!!!!!!! Open to everyone! Bring a friend or 2 or 3!!!
Our next meeting is:
Wednesday, July 2nd, 2025
7:00 PM
Salvation Army Corps.
252 86th Street, 2nd FL
Brooklyn, NY 11209
We all look forward to seeing you!

Congratulations to tonight's winnersNancy (best speech (on Zoom)), George (best  evaluator), Michelle (best  table topic...
06/19/2025

Congratulations to tonight's winners
Nancy (best speech (on Zoom)), George (best evaluator), Michelle (best table topics)

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