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Excel at public speaking with Toastmasters club
By Times Staff Writers
Published September 28, 2005
Overcome that frozen-in-time feeling and conquer the difficulties and fears associated with public speaking. Join the STAR Toastmasters and receive coaching, encouragement and supportive feedback in a friendly environment. The club meets every Wednesday from noon to 1 p.m. at the MTF building of the Concurrent Technologies Corp., 7935 114th Ave. N. For more information call or e-mail Rob Mason at 549-7246 or masonr@ctc.com or visit www.Toastmasters.org
Forum on long-term care scheduled for Oct. 5
Mid and South Pinellas Long-Term Care Ombudsman Council and Florida Silver-Haired Legislature, Area 5, will host a public forum from 1-3 p.m. Oct. 5 at Digital Auditorium, St. Petersburg College Seminole Campus, 9200 113th St. N. The event will cover issues ranging from long-term care resident privacy and visitation rights to decisionmaking and grievance processes in long-term care settings. Speakers include state Rep. Frank Farkas, elder advocate and state Long-term care ombudsman Brian Lee and LuAnne Reese, a local nursing home director of planning and advocacy with Bon Secours Maria Manor. Parking and attendance are free. Reservations recommended but not required. Call (727) 588-6912 or (727) 595-4707.
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