Hilo Toastmasters compete in Waimea
Jean Wence and Kim Pierce will represent the Hilo Toastmasters Club at the organization’s Area Contest on Saturday in Waimea.
Wence took first place in the Humorous category with her speech titled “Try Something New and Different.”
Pierce placed first in the Evaluation category.
Hilo club alternates, if necessary, are NJ Moses (Humorous) and Kathy Emery (Evaluation).
Toastmasters International is a nonprofit educational organization that teaches public speaking and leadership skills through a worldwide network of clubs.
For more information about the Hilo club, visit www.hilotoastmasters.com.
Stress reduction series returns
The College of Continuing Education and Community Service at the University of Hawaii at Hilo announces the return of the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction series.
Bernie Schreck, MA, will lead the series.
Classes are scheduled for 1-5:30 p.m. on Sept. 12 and 19 and Nov. 7 and 21. There will be a retreat day from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 14.
Classes will be conducted in UH-Hilo’s Science and Technology Building, Room 226.
The cost is $150 and there is a book requirement.
The in-depth program will help participants manage the symptoms of stress, chronic illness or pain, and improve their quality of life through diverse techniques such as guided meditation, gentle, mindful yoga and breathing exercises.
For more information and to register, contact CCECS at 974-7664 or visit hilo.hawaii.edu/academics/ccecs/.
Consider BGCBI during fall break
Are you seeking a fun, safe, educational and nurturing experience for your children while school is on fall break?
The Boys &Girls Club of the Big Island provides caring, trained, adult mentors and engaging, life-enhancing programs at clubs in Hilo, Keaau, Pahoa, Hamakua and Pahala.
For more information about club programs and staff, call 961-5536 or visit
www.BGCBI.com.
The deadline to register is Friday, Oct. 2.
