Wed., Oct. 28

Toastmasters club

Bronx Toastmasters club invites new members to join its meeting at 7:30 p.m. at The Riverdale Neighborhood House, 5521 Mosholu Ave.

The club aims to teach participants how to listen effectively, think on their feet and speak confidently. These leadership skills are taught in a supportive, non-intimidating environment, organizers say.

The group meets every second and fourth Wednesday of the month.

For more information, call Tony Desimone at 718-796-6671 or go to http://bronx.freetoasthost.com.

Benefits help

Social Security Administration representatives will be at Congressman Eliot Engel’s Bronx office, located at 3655 Johnson Ave., throughout the day.

They will help answer questions and/or discuss issues concerning social security benefits.

The service is by appointment only and takes place monthly.

To reserve a spot, call Rep. Engel’s Executive Assistant Richard Fedderman at 718 796-9700.

This is part of the October 29, 2009 online edition of The Riverdale Press.

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