Can you spell palindrome? Malapropism? How about minuscule?
The Association of Illinois Senior Centers, the Illinois Department on Aging, and the North Shore Senior Center in partnership with the Morton Grove Public Library will host a free Illinois State Senior Spelling Bee competition for area senior citizens at 1 pm on Thursday, March 20, in the American Legion Memorial Civic Center, 6140 Dempster, Morton Grove. In preparation for the competition, the Morton Grove Public Library is holding drop-in practice sessions at the Library, 6140 Lincoln Ave.:
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Wednesday, February 19, 12:30 - 1:30 pm
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The Illinois State Senior Spelling Bee competition is an exciting statewide program that provides Illinois adults age 50 and older the opportunity to showcase a lifetime of knowledge and to celebrate years of experience through their spelling abilities. Prizes for the winner and runner up will be provided by the North Shore Senior Center and Subway of Morton Grove.
Local spelling bees are being held throughout Illinois in 2014. Local winners and runners up will advance to the regional semi-final to be held in June. The State Finals will be held at the 2014 Illinois State Fair on Senior Day, August 11.
For questions concerning the competition or to sign up for the March 20 Morton Grove Spelling Bee, please contact Margaux Abrams at NSSC, 847-663-3073 or Nancy Brothers, MGPL, 847-929-5101 by March 19. Please note: transportation and expenses for those who advance to the regional and state levels are the responsibility of the winners.
About the North Shore Senior Center:
The North Shore Senior Center, founded in 1956, is a not-for-profit organization of professionals and volunteers enhancing and enriching the lives of seniors and families in the northern suburbs of Chicago. NSSC provides options for health, independence, and well-being, and offers more than 100 educational and experiential programs per week. For more information, please visit www.nssc.org.
About the Morton Grove Public Library:
The Morton Grove Public Library has served the local community with entertainment, information, education, and cultural experiences for more than 75 years. The Library's commitment to service and education has remained the same throughout the years while the collection and programs have evolved to match Morton Grove's unique and diverse population. For more information, please visit www.mgpl.org.
