On Monday March 19, Capital Toastmasters will host a Table Topics speaking contest.

The mission of a Toastmasters club is to provide a supportive and positive learning environment so members can improve public speaking and leadership skills.

Each week, Capital Toastmasters has a themed meeting where members take turns filling different roles, which allow them to practice these skills. A portion of each meeting includes Table Topics, where participants are called on and required to think on their feet by speaking about a previously unknown topic for a few minutes.

The Table Topics contest will take place at Casey Family Services, 105 Loudon Road, Concord. The contest will begin at 6:30 p.m. and end at 8 p.m. Visitors are welcome to attend and admission is free.

The winner of this contest will compete against members of other Toastmaster clubs in the Area 12 Table Topics Contest on April 14 at Delta Dental in Concord.

Visitors will not be required to participate; rather, they will be encouraged to enjoy the contest presentations provided by accomplished Toastmasters from the Capital Toastmasters Club. Visitors will have an opportunity to meet with and talk to Toastmasters members and learn more about the club.

Casey Family Services is located in Prescott Park between McDonald’s and Dunkin Donuts on Loudon Road. Parking and entrance in the rear of the building.