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Did I tell you? 

I thought I did....💭

No?  👎

Okay,  I will tell you now.

I am a Toastmaster.🗣 

Have you heard of Toastmasters?  I had no idea what it was, I just followed a Meet-up post I saw on line. I knew where I was going, the meeting was in a nursing home I drove past every day. I entered the door, signed in and followed the signs with arrows; right, left, bare left, right, and there it was.  The door to the Toastmasters meeting.  I was debating if I should enter the room, and I decided to go in.  How bad could it be? If I don't like it, I will not leave, I just will not return.  

I was welcomed by all the members, and I felt comfortable from the start.  When it came to the first prepared speech, the Toastmaster presented a rendition of "The Glass Managree." She was amazing. BUT: I said to myself, if I have to do that, I am out of here. 

The next speech was a story type and I relaxed.  

I returned the next week, and I have been a member since July 2019. 

If I would have let that first speech influence my decision, I would have miss out on a wonderful opportunity. 

I have met an amazing group of people. I recommend Toastmasters to everyone. I am 71 and out of the business world, and Toastmasters is helping me in ways I never imagined.  If you would like to Zoom in on a meeting, Leave your contact information, and I will send you the link.  

An open mind benefits everyone. 

Thank you for reading, 

Lillian Falciglia   

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