Please join Toast of Tysons Corner for an informal gathering to ring out the previous TI year and ring in the new. We’ll meet at Shipgarten in McLean, VA on Wednesday, July 24 from 4:30 to 6 PM. Look for the Toastmasters banner. Shipgarten has a variety of dining and beverage options on site. This is a “buy your own” social event. Shipgarten is at 7581 Colshire Dr, McLean, VA 22102. Shipgarten offers free parking on Old Meadow Road with a shuttle to the facility. Please see this link for parking details. Please contact Victoria Hsueh ([email protected]) or Diane Baumgartner ([email protected])  to receive a calendar invitation.

Virtual Panel Discussion - Wednesday, July 31st, 12:00 - 1:00 pm.  Topic:   Advocacy - Facing The Challenges Time & Date:  July 31st from 12 PM - 1 PM by Zoom Goal:   Help people get interested in advocacy and remove the barriers. Panelists: Marcia Moran - 10-yr Stroke Survivor and Author of "Stroke Forward";  Produces website and podcasts under the same name; Provides support and services to help other survivors thrive. Andrew Davie, MA - 6-yr Brain Aneurysm Survivor, Author of "Land of Allusions", Prolific Fiction Writer and Public Speaker building public awareness of Acquired Brain Injuries. Toni Popkin - 19-yr multiple Brain Injury Survivor; Guest Lecturer at Chicago Institute of Psychology; Builds public awareness for brain injuries & service dogs locally and congressionally. Zoom Link:      https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84985140569?pwd=vQekX7b0IAV6qoaqxrG8d57aGr2whK.1      Meeting ID: 849 8514 0569  /  Passcode: 700782