Roll out the red carpet! It was a great night at Laurel Highlands Toastmasters and, it was my first time attending in-person since August. I missed the last meeting as I was spending time with the Johnstown Toastmasters club. Since summer turned to Fall, the parking lot was a little busier with things going on at the community center, in addition to our meeting. We had three speakers, some guests, and a wonderful time was had by all. We’re growing the club and we have a great agenda planned for our next meeting on October 22.
Our three speakers had great topics to share. Ryan talked about the joys of being a father. Andrea spoke on raising the bar, and discussed how we are influenced by alcohol, either through commericals, social media, or at sporting events. Sharon’s sister, Jennifer, gave her ice breaker speech and gave us some inspiring words and some food for thought. I evaluated her ice breaker and just last week at Greensburg Toastmasters I was in the same boat, giving mine as I began my new path. Our area director did her visit Tuesday night, so Greensburg should be seeing her soon (via Zoom).
On Wednesday, I made a rare appearance at Cutie’s (I usually go over the weekend on Sundays). I will likely go again on Saturday since I’ll be at my family picnic this weekend. Sunday is their one year celebration and there will be a market going on as well (across from their cafe in the parking lot). They’re having a staff party today to celebrate their one year anniversary. I got the Maple Cutie latte, complete with maple leaf cookie garnish. If my cousins are looking to go somewhere for coffee on Saturday, I’ll be very happy to mention Cutie’s. I wonder what I’ll drink this time. Next weekend, I’m happy to take a little fall drive to Ligonier if the time allows.
Sunday is the picnic and I volunteered to bring coffee just like I did last year. Since I’ll be en route to the Laurel Highlands, the plan is to stop in South Greensburg or Youngwood to pick up some boxed coffee. I did this last year and it went over very well. If it works well, just keep doing it. I’m looking forward to seeing everyone on Sunday and catching up, whether it rains or not.
For those of you heading to Fort Ligonier Days or to Slippery Rock for homecoming this Saturday, you enjoy your weekend as well.
Stylish 🍒 