Advanced Speakers Toastmasters

On Saturday, Feb 7th, 2026, Advanced Speakers is having a hybrid meeting.

In-Person Location:
We will be meeting at Dempsey Community Centre at 1895 Russell Rd (near the intersection of St. Laurent and Smyth Rd.).
Our meeting will be in the preschool room downstairs.
Parking is located to the right of the building.
You can access through the main door or the side door if you need to avoid stairs.

Time:
The centre doesn’t open until 9:00 AM so we anticipate starting the meeting around 9:30. Please be patient as we continue to navigate our new setting.

“Post-Toasties” Meetup (around 12noon):
Cora Breakfast and Lunch at 1530 St. Laurent Blvd, Ottawa
Final headcount for the reservation will be made at the beginning of the meeting.

On-Line Attendees:
If you absolutely cannot attend in person, contact us and we will gladly send you the meeting link.
www.advancedspeakers.org
[email protected]
613-596-6045 or 613-295-3944

We are very much looking forward to seeing everyone in person and would prefer you come and join us physically.

We hope to see you there!

On Saturday, January 24th, 2026, Advanced Speakers will hold its first hybrid meeting. We are very excited about this big step forward and we would love to have you join us.

In-Person Location:
We will be meeting at Dempsey Community Centre at 1595 Russell Rd (near the intersection of St. Laurent and Smyth Rd.).
Our meeting will be in the preschool room downstairs.
Parking is located to the right of the building.
You can access through the main door or the side door if you need to avoid stairs.

Time:
Our meetings normally begin at 9:15 AM however our first in-person meeting will require some new set up time.
The centre doesn’t open until 9:00 AM so we anticipate starting the meeting between 9:20 and 9:30. Please be patient with us for the first shot at this.

“Post-Toasties” Meetup (around11:45 to 12noon):
Cora Breakfast and Lunch at 1530 St. Laurent Blvd, Ottawa
Final headcount for the reservation will be made at the beginning of the meeting.

On-Line Attendees:
If you absolutely cannot attend in person, contact us and we will gladly send you the meeting link.
www.advancedspeakers.org
[email protected]
613-596-6045 or 613-295-3944

We are very much looking forward to seeing everyone in person and would prefer you come and join us physically.

We hope to see you there!

Advanced Speakers Toastmasters:
Meeting this Saturday, Sept 20th

Our theme will be "All About Ancestors."

Join us for an amazing meeting ... our evaluations are over 10 min for each speech, including a round table and Advanced Timer's report.

Contact us:
website: advancedspeakers.org
or email us at: [email protected]

It's happening tomorrow!!! Sat, August 23rd
TM International Speech Contest ... come watch it online.

Advanced Speakers is hosting the event ... NO COST ... ALL WELCOME.

Contest starts at 1pm EDT. Zoom doors open at 12:30.

Mystery judging and evaluations!
We will also be showcasing the Advanced Speakers "Advanced Timers Report" on one of the finalists’ speeches ... WOW!

MeetUp REGISTRATION: https://www.meetup.com/toastmasters.../events/310495087/

Google Forms Registration: https://forms.gle/xLcXv5MWFJb7rFn37

Can’t wait to see you there!
Any questions … reach out to me at [email protected]

REGISTRATION UPDATE:
Register now for the Toastmasters International Speech Contest.

Can't wait to see you!

Click here: https://www.meetup.com/toastmasters-international-ottawa-kingston/events/310495087/

Advanced Speakers Toastmasters:
Meeting this Saturday, Aug 16th

Our theme will be "Ride Like the Wind!"

Join us for an amazing meeting ... our evaluations are over 10 min for each speech, including a round table and Advanced Timer's report.

Contact us through our website: advancedspeakers.org
or email us at: [email protected]

Advanced Speakers Toastmasters:
Meeting this Saturday, Aug 2nd

Our theme will be "I Don't Know!"

Join us for an amazing meeting ... our evaluations are over 10 min for each speech, including a round table and Advanced Timer's report.

Contact us through our website: advancedspeakers.org
or email us at: [email protected]

Are you ready for a Special Announcement!!!!

Advanced Speakers will be hosting an Online Event
.. the 2025 Toastmasters International Speech Contest!

Save the Date: Saturday, Aug 23rd

Contest starts at 1pm EDT ... Zoom doors will open earlier.
More registration details to follow.

Exciting activities also !!!

All are welcome ... NO COST!

Advanced Speakers Toastmasters:
Meeting this Saturday, July 197th

Our theme will be "Just Desserts!" 🥧

Join us for an amazing meeting ... our evaluations are over 10 min for each speech, including a round table and Advanced Timer's report.
Contact us through our website:
advancedspeakers.org or at [email protected].

Advanced Speakers Toastmasters:
Meeting this Saturday, May 17th

Our theme will be "It's Never Too Late!" ⏰

Join us for an amazing meeting ... our evaluations are over 10 min for each speech, including a round table and Advanced Timer's report.

Contact us through our website: advancedspeakers.org or at [email protected].

Tomorrow is Saturday April 5th.
Would you like to start you day off right with an amazing Toastmasters' Meeting?

Our theme will be "April Fool's Week!" 😜

Join us for an amazing meeting ... our evaluations are over 10 min for each speech, including a round table and Advanced Timer's report.

Contact us through our website: advancedspeakers.org or at [email protected].

Evening everyone!
We are going to celebrate "Springtime?!" at our next Advanced Speakers Meeting!

Join us this Sat, March 1st.

We look forward to sharing our "Advanced Timers" role .... hey, that'll be me this Saturday!
I love that role. It's hard and you really have to listen, but you learn so much about speech structure and balance.

Come check us out ... we love to have guests.