South County Toastmasters, a branch of Toastmasters International, next month will sponsor Speechcraft, an eight-session workshop that will assist individuals to improve communication skills, reduce nervousness, build confidence, listen more critically and learn in a small-group setting in a fun and comfortable atmosphere.

Beginning March 4, sessions will meet from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. Wednesdays at the MetLife Building, 13045 Tesson Ferry Road. The cost of the eight-session workshop is $30.

For additional information, contact Carl Hendrickson at (314) 892-6451 or Jim Ruzicka at jimruzicka@hotmail.com or visit

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