Asheville Speechcrafters - a Toastmasters Public Speaking Club
Weekly Toastmasters meetings for practical public speaking and leadership development, where members speak every meeting; walk in guests can attend free with no preparation required, fostering supportive feedback and skill-building in a community club.
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Hands-on public speaking practice through Toastmasters’ structured speeches, impromptu Table Topics, and peer feedback in a supportive weekly club; guests attend free with no preparation required, ideal for beginners and networking.
Hands-on public speaking practice through Toastmasters’ structured speeches, impromptu Table Topics, and peer feedback in a supportive weekly club; guests attend free with no preparation required, ideal for beginners and networking.
Hands-on public speaking practice through Toastmasters’ structured speeches, impromptu Table Topics, and peer feedback in a supportive weekly club; guests attend free with no preparation required, ideal for beginners and networking.
Weekly Thursday meetings for structured prepared speeches, impromptu speaking rounds, and peer evaluations focused on leadership development, confidence building, and professional communication practice in a supportive club setting.
Weekly Thursday meetings for structured prepared speeches, impromptu speaking rounds, and peer evaluations focused on leadership development, confidence building, and professional communication practice in a supportive club setting.
Weekly Thursday meetings for structured prepared speeches, impromptu speaking rounds, and peer evaluations focused on leadership development, confidence building, and professional communication practice in a supportive club setting.
Casual Japanese conversation practice with timed all Japanese speaking intervals and on the fly translation to help beginners. Participants of all levels meet at Whole Foods for introductions, language exchange, and peer feedback.
Casual Japanese conversation practice with timed all Japanese speaking intervals and on the fly translation to help beginners. Participants of all levels meet at Whole Foods for introductions, language exchange, and peer feedback.
Casual Japanese conversation practice with timed all Japanese speaking intervals and on the fly translation to help beginners. Participants of all levels meet at Whole Foods for introductions, language exchange, and peer feedback.
Community led afternoon book discussion where readers gather for an hour of guided conversation, recommendations, and community connection; drop in attendees and new members welcome.
Community led afternoon book discussion where readers gather for an hour of guided conversation, recommendations, and community connection; drop in attendees and new members welcome.
Community led afternoon book discussion where readers gather for an hour of guided conversation, recommendations, and community connection; drop in attendees and new members welcome.
Silent 30-minute guided meditation moves into a 30-minute dharma talk and community Q&A; beginner instruction provided during this hybrid Thursday evening practice starting promptly at 7pm.
Silent 30-minute guided meditation moves into a 30-minute dharma talk and community Q&A; beginner instruction provided during this hybrid Thursday evening practice starting promptly at 7pm.
Silent 30-minute guided meditation moves into a 30-minute dharma talk and community Q&A; beginner instruction provided during this hybrid Thursday evening practice starting promptly at 7pm.
Casual meetup for crypto and blockchain enthusiasts with weekly guest speakers sharing personal journeys and ecosystem insights, plus guided conversation topics for networking, Q&A, and peer learning in a relaxed kava lounge atmosphere.
Casual meetup for crypto and blockchain enthusiasts with weekly guest speakers sharing personal journeys and ecosystem insights, plus guided conversation topics for networking, Q&A, and peer learning in a relaxed kava lounge atmosphere.
Casual meetup for crypto and blockchain enthusiasts with weekly guest speakers sharing personal journeys and ecosystem insights, plus guided conversation topics for networking, Q&A, and peer learning in a relaxed kava lounge atmosphere.
Low-pressure tabletop evenings in a cozy board game café with shelves of strategy, party, and cooperative titles; friendly players teach mechanics, welcoming solo attendees and groups for casual rounds over drinks.
Low-pressure tabletop evenings in a cozy board game café with shelves of strategy, party, and cooperative titles; friendly players teach mechanics, welcoming solo attendees and groups for casual rounds over drinks.
Low-pressure tabletop evenings in a cozy board game café with shelves of strategy, party, and cooperative titles; friendly players teach mechanics, welcoming solo attendees and groups for casual rounds over drinks.
Laid-back improv exercises focusing on creativity, play, and confidence-building through short improv games and ensemble exercises; no-performance pressure, beginners welcome, free to attend with RSVP recommended and stairs at the entrance.
Laid-back improv exercises focusing on creativity, play, and confidence-building through short improv games and ensemble exercises; no-performance pressure, beginners welcome, free to attend with RSVP recommended and stairs at the entrance.
Laid-back improv exercises focusing on creativity, play, and confidence-building through short improv games and ensemble exercises; no-performance pressure, beginners welcome, free to attend with RSVP recommended and stairs at the entrance.
Participants submit and vote on personal philosophical or spiritual questions, then the asker opens the discussion with context and reflections in a calm, nonjudgmental roundtable encouraging curious communal inquiry.
Participants submit and vote on personal philosophical or spiritual questions, then the asker opens the discussion with context and reflections in a calm, nonjudgmental roundtable encouraging curious communal inquiry.
Participants submit and vote on personal philosophical or spiritual questions, then the asker opens the discussion with context and reflections in a calm, nonjudgmental roundtable encouraging curious communal inquiry.
Welcoming open stage for poets, comedians, musicians, and first-time performers to try original poetry, jokes, and songs in an intimate, community focused night that prizes creativity, courage, and attentive audience listening.
Welcoming open stage for poets, comedians, musicians, and first-time performers to try original poetry, jokes, and songs in an intimate, community focused night that prizes creativity, courage, and attentive audience listening.
Welcoming open stage for poets, comedians, musicians, and first-time performers to try original poetry, jokes, and songs in an intimate, community focused night that prizes creativity, courage, and attentive audience listening.
Quiet candlelit meditation followed by reflective journaling inspired by Taoist poems; participants probe the hidden currents shaping life through prompts drawn from hermit monk texts and contemplative practice.
Quiet candlelit meditation followed by reflective journaling inspired by Taoist poems; participants probe the hidden currents shaping life through prompts drawn from hermit monk texts and contemplative practice.
Quiet candlelit meditation followed by reflective journaling inspired by Taoist poems; participants probe the hidden currents shaping life through prompts drawn from hermit monk texts and contemplative practice.
Timed 60-minute heads-down writing sprints with brief introductions, a visible timer, and quiet coworking accountability in a cozy cafe setting for novelists, poets, lyricists, and professionals polishing reports or resumes.
Timed 60-minute heads-down writing sprints with brief introductions, a visible timer, and quiet coworking accountability in a cozy cafe setting for novelists, poets, lyricists, and professionals polishing reports or resumes.
Timed 60-minute heads-down writing sprints with brief introductions, a visible timer, and quiet coworking accountability in a cozy cafe setting for novelists, poets, lyricists, and professionals polishing reports or resumes.
Focused evening of quiet writing sprints in a cozy coffeeshop with brief social windows before and after; bring current projects and a coffee for low-pressure peer accountability—no critiques.
Focused evening of quiet writing sprints in a cozy coffeeshop with brief social windows before and after; bring current projects and a coffee for low-pressure peer accountability—no critiques.
Focused evening of quiet writing sprints in a cozy coffeeshop with brief social windows before and after; bring current projects and a coffee for low-pressure peer accountability—no critiques.
Facilitated community conversation exploring meaning making amid hardship, combining reflective exercises, personal storytelling, and practical coping strategies to foster resilience and connection at a neighborhood community center.
Facilitated community conversation exploring meaning making amid hardship, combining reflective exercises, personal storytelling, and practical coping strategies to foster resilience and connection at a neighborhood community center.
Facilitated community conversation exploring meaning making amid hardship, combining reflective exercises, personal storytelling, and practical coping strategies to foster resilience and connection at a neighborhood community center.
Casual weekly meetup for tabletop and card games — strategy, party, and cooperative titles — with patient volunteers who teach newcomers in a cozy cafe setting; drop-in players welcome every Wednesday evening, 5:30–9:30.
Casual weekly meetup for tabletop and card games — strategy, party, and cooperative titles — with patient volunteers who teach newcomers in a cozy cafe setting; drop-in players welcome every Wednesday evening, 5:30–9:30.
Casual weekly meetup for tabletop and card games — strategy, party, and cooperative titles — with patient volunteers who teach newcomers in a cozy cafe setting; drop-in players welcome every Wednesday evening, 5:30–9:30.
Timer-driven, quiet writing sprints in a relaxed café setting for writers of all levels, with brief introductions to meet peers before focused solo sessions and optional socializing over coffee.
Timer-driven, quiet writing sprints in a relaxed café setting for writers of all levels, with brief introductions to meet peers before focused solo sessions and optional socializing over coffee.
Timer-driven, quiet writing sprints in a relaxed café setting for writers of all levels, with brief introductions to meet peers before focused solo sessions and optional socializing over coffee.
Structured weekly business networking meets Wednesdays at 8:30 am with 90 minute Teams video sessions and a monthly in person meet. Focus on referral generation, professional introductions, and consistent participation to grow local businesses.
Structured weekly business networking meets Wednesdays at 8:30 am with 90 minute Teams video sessions and a monthly in person meet. Focus on referral generation, professional introductions, and consistent participation to grow local businesses.
Structured weekly business networking meets Wednesdays at 8:30 am with 90 minute Teams video sessions and a monthly in person meet. Focus on referral generation, professional introductions, and consistent participation to grow local businesses.
Gentle facilitated circle practicing deep listening and candid emotional sharing with timed exercises and a strict no-advice rule to cultivate genuine human connection in a calm, supportive group setting.
Gentle facilitated circle practicing deep listening and candid emotional sharing with timed exercises and a strict no-advice rule to cultivate genuine human connection in a calm, supportive group setting.
Gentle facilitated circle practicing deep listening and candid emotional sharing with timed exercises and a strict no-advice rule to cultivate genuine human connection in a calm, supportive group setting.
Informal secular meetup for nonbelievers to chat and connect in a friendly, low key discussion circle; open to skeptics, humanists, and freethinkers seeking community and conversation.
Informal secular meetup for nonbelievers to chat and connect in a friendly, low key discussion circle; open to skeptics, humanists, and freethinkers seeking community and conversation.
Informal secular meetup for nonbelievers to chat and connect in a friendly, low key discussion circle; open to skeptics, humanists, and freethinkers seeking community and conversation.
Tabletop flick-and-strike crokinole nights in a local taproom, with quick-to-learn rules, friendly competition, and club players guiding beginners through precision flicks and strategy over pints.
Tabletop flick-and-strike crokinole nights in a local taproom, with quick-to-learn rules, friendly competition, and club players guiding beginners through precision flicks and strategy over pints.
Tabletop flick-and-strike crokinole nights in a local taproom, with quick-to-learn rules, friendly competition, and club players guiding beginners through precision flicks and strategy over pints.