Saturday Savants is a lively, friendly, and diverse Toastmasters club in San Diego's Allied Gardens neighborhood, meeting every Saturday morning. The club welcomes guests and members of all backgrounds — from those seeking to overcome a fear of public speaking to experienced communicators looking to sharpen their skills. Membership is open to all with no restrictions.
Live speaking sessions with real listeners are available on speaking-club.online, even if there are no local public speaking classes nearby.
Go to Speaking Club OnlineOpen to all; no membership restrictions. Toastmasters International dues are $60 USD per six-month period (April–September and October–March), prorated at $10/month for mid-period joiners. A one-time new member fee of $25 USD applies. Individual clubs may also charge additional local club dues.
Services: Prepared speech delivery and peer evaluation, Table Topics (impromptu speaking practice), Communication skills development, Leadership development, Toastmasters Pathways learning program, Mentoring and constructive feedback, Themed meetings and special events, Hybrid (in-person and Zoom) meeting attendance
Membership: 60 USD / monthly
Meeting schedule: Saturdays 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM (in-person on 1st & 3rd Saturdays at Ascension Lutheran Church; Zoom available for all meetings)
Languages: English
Meeting formats: in-person, online
Additional information
Guests are warmly encouraged to arrive at 8:15 AM before the meeting starts. Plentiful parking available on-site (street parking recommended during food pantry events). The club also has a YouTube channel and Facebook page (@SaturdaySavants).
Join a guided online session from San Diego and practice in a supportive setup with real listeners, practical feedback, and zero stage pressure.
