Spring into Scrabble® for Diabetes and Multiple Sclerosis
by Pam Hunter
For all of you who enjoy a game or two (or 6!!) of Scrabble®, come on out to Ottawa’s TENTH ANNUAL SCRABBLE® FUNDRAISER. The event will generate funds for the Canadian Diabetes Association, as well as, the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada. Join fellow Scrabble® enthusiasts for a couple of hours (or the whole day) and play Scrabble® for good causes. When: Saturday March 19, 2011 Where: St. Matthias’ Anglican Church 555 Parkdale Avenue (located directly south of the 417 on the east side of Parkdale Avenue.) Parking is available on site. Format: 2 Options (Note: This is not a “rated” tournament) Raffle: Raffle tickets will be on sale (1 for $5 or 3 for $10) for the custom-made Scrabble® board that has been provided by Nick Fall and Pam Hunter. Proceeds from the raffle will go to the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada. Silent Auction: A silent auction will be held. Podcasts: http://www.electricsky.net/scrabble-tournament-for-multiple-sclerosis/ as well as at http://wellingtonoracle.ca Option A: (2-4 p.m.) Cost: $5 per person Drop in at 2 p.m., and play a game or two. Allow an hour to play a game. Arriving on the hour will facilitate pairings. There is no need to pre-register, just drop in and pay when you arrive. Please bring a game if you have one. You may be your own referees for word challenges. Dictionaries are only to be used to adjudicate challenges. All games shall be played by the rules. Option B: (9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.) Cost: $25.00 per person (Must pre-register) Play in a 6 game tournament. Arrive between 9:10 & 9:15 a.m. Games will begin at 9:30. Play will be in accordance with NASPA rules and clocks will be used. The Official Word List will be the dictionary used for challenges. Due to the drop-ins in the afternoon, there will be some background noise that is not present at rated tournaments. Remember that the focus for the day will be fun, so adjust accordingly. Register by March 16th by email at pamhunter@rogers.com, by phone at (613) 761-1005 or in person. Note: Since this is a fundraiser, a formal lunch will not be served. Bring your own lunch or eat at a number of venues in the area. Beverages and munchies will be supplied. Check out the Ottawa club website at www.ottawascrabbleclub.com |