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NSA Club #3 2010-2011 Weekly Announcements

Here are the weekly announcements, for the benefit of latecomers and absentees.

February 8, 2012

• General announcements
  • John is back from Mexico this week and directing.
• Upcoming events
  • 2/23: TSSC Western Qualifier
  • 2/24-26: Sarasota Springs
  • 2/28: TSSC Eastern Qualifier
  • 2/29: Scrabble Night In Canada (volunteers please contact John)
  • 3/6: TSSC
  • 3/7: Club Birthday Party
  • 3/24: Cambridge
  • 4/4: Scrabble With The Stars
  • 4/13-15: Boston
  • 4/14-15: NSSC
  • 5/6-13: Bermuda Cruise
• Winners
  • Three-game winners ($8): Alex Rodriguez, Evan Berofsky
  • Twoonies ($2)
    • High Game
      • A: Lisa Kessler beat Eric Peters 531-372
      • B: Eli Shupak beat Jackson Smylie 506-385
      • C: Pat Parsons beat Michele Lawson 458-403
    • Bingo Letters (AC)
      • A. Anna, CUSTARDY, 92
      • B. none
      • C. Sharon, BATCAGES*, 68
    • Weekly Challenge (Stupid, weather):
      • A: Glenn M, EASTERN, 67
      • B: Jackson, SELLINGS#, ?
      • C: Sharon, FROZE, 34
• BL/WC
  • Bingo Letters: TBA
  • WC: TBA

February 1, 2012

• General announcements
  • John is still in Mexico this week.
• Upcoming events
  • 1/28: Utica
  • 2/23: TSSC Western Qualifier
  • 2/24-26: Sarasota Springs
  • 2/28: TSSC Eastern Qualifier
  • 2/29: Scrabble Night In Canada (volunteers please contact John)
  • 3/6: TSSC
  • 3/7: Club Birthday Party
  • 3/24: Cambridge
  • 4/4: Scrabble With The Stars
  • 4/13-15: Boston
  • 4/14-15: NSSC
  • 5/6-13: Bermuda Cruise
• Winners
  • Three-game winners ($8): Josh Greenway, Lucas Brochu, Mad Palazzo, Tony Leah
  • Twoonies ($2)
    • High Game
      • A: Evan Berofsky beat Eric Peters 508-358
      • B: Danny Tarlow beat Pauline Grierson 512-314
      • C: Maggie Poulter beat Danny Tarlow 441-297
    • Bingo Letters (IP)
      • A. Tony, EQUIPPED, 106
      • B. Danny, PUNIEST, 88
      • C. Josh, BLOOPING, 63
    • Weekly Challenge (Oscars/movies):
      • A: Zev, INDIE, 17
      • B: Eli, PLOT, 40
      • C: Barry, TRAILERS, 70
• BL/WC
  • Bingo Letters: TBA
  • WC: TBA

January 25, 2012

• General announcements
  • John is in Mexico this week and next.
• Upcoming events
  • 1/28: Utica
  • 2/24-26: Sarasota Springs
  • 2/29: Scrabble Night In Canada
  • 2/28: TSSC Eastern Qualifier
  • 2/23: TSSC Western Qualifier
  • 3/6: TSSC
  • 3/24: Cambridge
  • 4/4: Scrabble With The Stars
  • 4/13-15: Boston
  • 4/14-15: NSSC
  • 5/6-13: Bermuda Cruise
• Winners
  • Three-game winners ($8): Eli Shupak, Elizabeth Spivak, Mark Edelson, Sharon Janssen
  • Twoonies ($2)
    • High Game
      • A: Alex Rodriguez beat Diane Brown 558-298
      • B: Mad Palazzo beat Anna Miransky 475-270
      • C: Carmela Long beat Stan Jeffay 472-288
    • Bingo Letters (AF)
      • A. none
      • B. none
      • C. Carmela, FAVOURS, 122
    • Weekly Challenge (boat/water):
      • A: Mark E, GALLEON, 77
      • B: Lee, SEAMAN, 32
      • C: Peter, JAWS, 30
• BL/WC
  • Bingo Letters: TBA
  • WC: TBA

January 18, 2012

• General announcements
  • John is likely in Mexico this week and not directing the club.
• Upcoming events
  • 1/28: Utica
  • 2/24-26: Sarasota Springs
  • 2/29: Scrabble Night In Canada
  • 2/28: TSSC Eastern Qualifier
  • 2/23: TSSC Western Qualifier
  • 3/6: TSSC
  • 3/24: Cambridge
  • 4/4: Scrabble With The Stars
  • 4/13-15: Boston
  • 4/14-15: NSSC
  • 5/6-13: Bermuda Cruise
• Winners
  • Three-game winners ($8): Clare O'Brien, Gabriel Gauthier-Shalom, Glenn Mosher, Lee Fingold, Peter Hopkins
  • Twoonies ($2)
    • High Game
      • A: Vera Bigall beat Eric Peters 514-387
      • B: Eli Shupak beat Carmela Long 440-227
      • C: Sharon Janssen beat Carmela Long 440-333
    • Bingo Letters (NU)
      • A. Shan, INDIUMS, 79
      • B. Jillian, INQUEST, 119
      • C. Pauline, SOUNDER, 66
    • Weekly Challenge (highest scoring word using all the letters in LISA):
      • A: Zev, EPISOMAL, 76
      • B: Eli, ALINERS, 69
      • C: none
• BL/WC
  • Bingo Letters: TBA
  • WC: TBA

January 11, 2012

• General announcements
• Upcoming events
  • 1/28: Utica
  • 2/24-26: Sarasota Springs
  • 2/29: Scrabble Night In Canada
  • 2/28: TSSC Eastern Qualifier
  • 2/23: TSSC Western Qualifier
  • 3/6: TSSC
  • 3/24: Cambridge
  • 4/13-15: Boston
  • 4/14-15: NSSC
  • 5/6-13: Bermuda Cruise
• Winners
  • Three-game winners ($8): Carmela Long, Lisa Kessler
  • Twoonies ($2)
    • High Game
      • A: Tony Leah beat Fern Lindzon 489-433
      • B: Jackson Smylie beat Lynda Wise 471-315
      • C: Sidonie Bell beat Nancy Brown 500-271
    • Bingo Letters (EP)
      • A. Anna, SPRITZER, 86
      • B. Alex, OPENING, Eli, PATTIES, 78
      • C. Josh, SPARKIER, 78
    • Weekly Challenge (Hockey)
      • A. Eric, TRYOUT, 38
      • B. Lee, DEVIL, 18
      • C. Sidonie, GOAL, ?
• BL/WC
  • Bingo Letters: TBA
  • WC: TBA

January 4, 2012

• General announcements
  • John is back, but Denis is away - please make sure you check in
  • Food bank donation report
  • 12/30: Albany E3 Shauna Petrie
• Upcoming events
  • 1/28: Utica
  • 2/24-26: Sarasota Springs
  • 3/24: Cambridge
  • 4/13-15: Boston
  • 4/14-15: NSSC
  • 5/6-13: Bermuda Cruise
• Winners
  • Three-game winners ($8): Evan Berofsky, Mark Hamilton
  • Twoonies ($2)
    • High Game
      • A: Mark Edelson beat Heather McCall 554-375
      • B: Lee Fingold beat Crayne Spanier 473-283
      • C: Esther Iczkovitz beat Mad Palazzo 319-408
    • Bingo Letters (RH)
      • A. Tony, ANOTHER, 73
      • B. none
      • C. none
    • Weekly Challenge (Hunger)
      • A. Heather, OVEREATS, 72
      • B. Crayne, EATERY, 26
      • C. Esther, FED, ?
• BL/WC
  • Bingo Letters: TBA
  • WC: TBA

December 28, 2011

• General announcements
  • John is in Ottawa this week
• Upcoming events
  • 12/29-1/2: Albany
  • 1/28: Utica
  • 2/24-26: Sarasota Springs
  • 3/24: Cambridge
  • 4/13-15: Boston
  • 4/14-15: NSSC
  • 5/6-13: Bermuda Cruise
• Winners
  • Three-game winners ($8): Anna Miransky (streak 7), Jim Caughran, Tony Leah
  • Twoonies ($2)
    • High Game
      • A: Zev Kaufman beat Yvonne Lobo 548-327
      • B: Jackson Smylie beat Lee Fingold 552-288
      • C: Clare O'Brien beat Shirley Drucker 423-270
    • Bingo Letters (AT)
      • A. Mark E, ASTRIDE, 92
      • B. Jackson, DETAILS, 100
      • C. Peter, RESTAINS*, 71
    • Weekly Challenge (Christmas/Hanukkah)
      • A. Anna, DEVOTED, 28
      • B. Mad, EVE, 8
      • C. Jeff P, DOVENED, ?
• BL/WC
  • Bingo Letters: TBA
  • WC: TBA

December 21, 2011

• General announcements
  • Lisa is directing this week
• Upcoming events
  • 12/29-1/2: Albany
  • 1/28: Utica
  • 2/24-26: Sarasota Springs
  • 3/24: Cambridge
  • 4/13-15: Boston
  • 4/14-15: NSSC
  • 5/6-13: Bermuda Cruise
• Winners
  • Three-game winners ($8): Anna Miransky, Danny Tarlow, Mark Edelson (streak 8)
  • Twoonies ($2)
    • High Game
      • A: Evan Berofsky beat Zev Kaufman 485-429
      • B: Dave Krook beat Josh Greenway 430-390
      • C: Jim Caughran beat Sharon Janssen 435-353
    • Bingo Letters (AH)
      • A. Vera, UNTHREAD, 89
      • B. none
      • C. none
    • Weekly Challenge (best funny word)
      • A. Lisa, HUMOR, 26
      • B. Lee, HOWLER, 29
      • C. Michael S, WIT, ?
• BL/WC
  • Bingo Letters: TBA
  • WC: TBA

December 14, 2011

• General announcements
  • John is back from Mexico
• Upcoming events
  • 12/29-1/2: Albany
  • 1/28: Utica
  • 2/24-26: Sarasota Springs
  • 3/24: Cambridge
  • 4/13-15: Boston
  • 4/14-15: NSSC
  • 5/6-13: Bermuda Cruise
• Winners
  • Three-game winners ($8): Josh Greenway, Lee Fingold, Mark Edelson, Peter Hopkins
  • Twoonies ($2)
    • High Game
      • A: Tony Leah beat Glenn Dunlop 470-386
      • B: Jackson Smylie beat Denis Farbstein 558-341
      • C: Esther Iczkovitz beat Jim Wallenberg 442-277
    • Bingo Letters (AV)
      • A. Glenn D, DEVIATED, 76
      • B. Danny, REPAVES, Josh, AVIDEST#, 82
      • C. Justin, DEVIATE, 78
    • Weekly Challenge (Baking)
      • A. Tony, 94, OVERDONE
      • B. Denis, 13, PIE
      • C. Peter, GLAZE, 32
• BL/WC
  • Bingo Letters: TBA
  • WC: TBA

December 7, 2011

• General announcements
  • John in Mexico this week
• Upcoming events
• Winners
  • Three-game winners ($8): Dave Krook, Denis Farbstein, Karen Falconer, Zev Kaufman
  • Twoonies ($2)
    • High Game
      • A: Mark Edelson beat Lynda Wise 474-277
      • B: Vivienne Muhling beat Clare O'Brien 481-423
      • C: Justin Borromeo beat Sidonie Bell 441-305
    • Bingo Letters (CU)
      • A. Vera, PICTURE, 72
      • B. Vivienne, SCOURED, 76
      • C. Sharon, CHERUBS, 82
    • Weekly Challenge (high RE- word)
      • A. Eric, RECOGNIZERS, 61
      • B. Danny, RESISTOR, 74
      • C. Peter, REQUIEM, 101
• BL/WC
  • Bingo Letters: TBA
  • WC: TBA

November 30, 2011

• General announcements
• Upcoming events
  • Toronto vs. Montreal, 11/26-27 (Toronto A, B; Kingston C; Zev A2, Evan CSW3; Alex B1, Anna B2, Geoff B3; Diane C1
• Winners
  • Three-game winners ($8): Alex Rodriguez, Evan Berofsky (streak 7), Janet Carrington, Pauline Grierson, Shirley Drucker
  • Twoonies ($2)
    • High Game
      • A: Zev Kaufman beat Tony Leah 507-332
      • B: Danny Tarlow beat Eli Shupak 469-356
      • C: Esther Iczkovitz beat Harvey Ash 486-258
    • Bingo Letters (GM for Glenn Mosher)
      • A. Tony, FROGMEN, 93
      • B. Terry, DEMOTING, 74
      • C. Danny, REAMING, 76
    • Weekly Challenge (high K word for Harvey Kay)
      • A. Tony, TASKING, 83
      • B. Mad, TUSKING, 104
      • C. Barry, QUACK, 35
• BL/WC
  • Bingo Letters: TBA
  • WC: TBA

November 23, 2011

• General announcements
  • Oshawa, 11/19-20 (Mark E A2, Trevor S B1, Geoff G B2, Roger B3, Diane B C2, Tara S D1)
• Upcoming events
  • Toronto vs. Montreal, 11/26-27
• Winners
  • Three-game winners ($8): Evan Berofsky, Geoff Gibson, Merran Dunlop, Michael McClennan, Tara Smylie
  • Twoonies ($2)
    • High Game
      • A: Zev Kaufman beat Eric Peters 503-278
      • B: Bruce Gram beat Diane Brown 489-280
      • C: Josh Greenway beat Karen Falconer 441-385
    • Bingo Letters (ER)
      • A. Evan, SQUIRMED, 104
      • B. Denis, FRESHING, Diane, SPUNKIER, 104
      • C. Pauline, HOSIERY, 85
    • Weekly Challenge (occupation)
      • A. Mark, SWORDMAN, 63, PRAWNER, 77
      • B. Elizabeth, BAKER, 50
      • C. Sharon, JAGER, 26
• BL/WC
  • Bingo Letters: TBA
  • WC: TBA

November 16, 2011

• General announcements
• Upcoming events
  • Oshawa, 11/19-20
  • Toronto vs. Montreal, 11/26-27
• Winners
  • Three-game winners ($8): Dave Krook, Mark Edelson, Mark Hamilton, Peter Hopkins
  • Twoonies ($2)
    • High Game
      • A: Evan Berofsky beat Tony Leah 553-467
      • B: Eli Shupak beat Janet Carrington 482-349
      • C: Pam Stevens beat Janet Carrington 407-330
    • Bingo Letters (GO)
      • A. Anna, SOIGNEE, 70
      • B. Alex, FOOTINGS, 72
      • C. Karen F, SHORTAGE, 83
    • Weekly Challenge (Latin/Italian)
      • A. Evan, PECORINO, 94
      • B. Elizabeth, AQUA, 29
      • C. Carmela, LIRA, 10
• BL/WC
  • Bingo Letters: TBA
  • WC: TBA

November 9, 2011

• General announcements
  • Brantford, 11/5 (Mark E A3, Mike McC D3)
• Upcoming events
  • Oshawa, 11/19-20
  • Toronto vs. Montreal, 11/26-27
• Winners
  • Three-game winners ($8): Barry Muskovitch, Denis Farbstein, Geoff Gibson, James Mack, Stan Jeffay
  • Twoonies ($2)
    • High Game
      • A: Glenn Dunlop beat Eric Peters 530-303
      • B: Mad Palazzo beat Jackson Smylie 508-372
      • C: Josh Greenway beat Pauline Grierson 446-263
    • Bingo Letters (EW)
      • A. Alex, 75, WAISTED
      • B. Denis, 79, STEWARDS
      • C. none
    • Weekly Challenge (Greek)
      • A. Geoff G, OUZO, 13
      • B. Jackson, THINKERS, 83
      • C. Carol C, FETA, 7
• BL/WC
  • Bingo Letters: TBA
  • WC: TBA

November 2, 2011

• General announcements
  • School Scrabble committee meeting before club today
• Upcoming events
  • Brantford, 11/5
  • Oshawa, 11/19-20
  • Toronto vs. Montreal, 11/26-27
• Winners
  • Three-game winners ($8): Eli Shupak, Mad Palazzo, Peter Hopkins, Vera Bigall
  • Twoonies ($2)
    • High Game
      • A: Glenn Dunlop beat John Chew 538-309
      • B: Geoff Gibson beat Lisa Kessler 470-310
      • B: Jillian Bathgate beat Mark Hamilton 470-314
      • C: Justin Borromeo beat Irene Gedney 553-328
    • Bingo Letters (IY)
      • A. none
      • B. none
      • C. none
    • Weekly Challenge (liquid)
      • A. Glenn D, DRINK< 30
      • B. Ani, CREAM, 21
      • C. Pauline, FLUID, 26
• BL/WC
  • Bingo Letters: TBA
  • WC: TBA

October 26, 2011

• General announcements
  • School Scrabble committee meeting before club today
• Upcoming events
  • Brantford, 11/5
  • Oshawa, 11/19-20
  • Toronto vs. Montreal, 11/26-27
• Winners
  • Three-game winners ($8): Anna Miransky, Michael McClennan, Pam Stevens, Tony Leah
  • Twoonies ($2)
    • High Game
      • A: Lisa Kessler beat Vivien Fellegi 557-211
      • B: Bruce Gram beat Josh Greenway 561-293
      • C: Sharon Janssen beat Barry Muskovitch 485-320
    • Bingo Letters (EF)
      • A. John C, FOREDONE, 72
      • B. none
      • C. Pam, FOILERS*, 75
    • Weekly Challenge (sunny/warm)
      • A. Anna, WINED, 33
      • B. Ani, RAYS, 79
      • C. Josh, SUNDIAL, 80
• BL/WC
  • Bingo Letters: TBA
  • WC: TBA

October 19, 2011

• General announcements
  • John is back this week
  • WSC, 10/12-16 (Tony Leah 18-16 +182, 42nd place, 3-1 vs. WSCs)
• Upcoming events
  • Brantford, 11/5
  • Toronto, 11/6
  • Oshawa, 11/19-20
  • Toronto vs. Montreal, 11/26-27
• Winners
  • Three-game winners ($8): Alex Rodriguez, Mark Edelson, Peter Hopkins
  • Twoonies ($2)
    • High Game
      • A: Glenn Dunlop beat Lisa Kessler 536-295
      • B: Mark Hamilton beat Josh Greenway 495-222
      • C: Merran Dunlop beat Carmela Long 449-279
    • Bingo Letters (IR)
      • A. Evan, IMPARTS, 80
      • B. Sharmaine, LITTERS, 91
      • C. Peter, RATIONED, 65
    • Weekly Challenge (discovery/explorer)
      • A. Lynda, AVIATION, 72
      • B. Mark H, UNTRIED, 10
      • C. Merran, FIND, 37
• BL/WC
  • Bingo Letters: TBA
  • WC: TBA

October 12, 2011

• General announcements
  • John is away this week in Warsaw
  • Guelph, 10/9: ?
• Upcoming events
  • WSC, 10/12-16
  • Lake George, 10/13-16
  • Brantford, 11/5
  • Toronto, 11/6
  • Oshawa, 11/19-20
  • Toronto vs. Montreal, 11/26-27
• Winners
  • Three-game winners ($8): Denis Farbstein, Jackson Smylie, Michael McClennan, Zev Kaufman
  • Twoonies ($2)
    • High Game
      • A: Vera Bigall beat Trevor Sealy 528-404
      • B: Elizabeth Spivak beat Lee Fingold 440-279
      • C: Pam Stevens beat Carmela Long 444-269
    • Bingo Letters (AX)
      • A. none
      • B. none
      • C. none
    • Weekly Challenge (teacher)
      • A. Vera, TRAINERS, ?
      • B. Mark H, LEARNS, 22
      • C. Pam, MEETINGS, 80
• BL/WC
  • Bingo Letters: TBA
  • WC: TBA

October 5, 2011

• General announcements
  • John is away next week in Warsaw
  • Cambridge, 10/1 (A2: Evan, B1: ARod, B2: Roger, C1: Mike McC)
• Upcoming events
  • Guelph, 10/9
  • WSC, 10/12-16
  • Lake George, 10/13-16
  • Brantford, 11/5
  • Toronto, 11/6
  • Oshawa, 11/19-20
  • Toronto vs. Montreal, 11/26-27
• Winners
  • Three-game winners ($8): Danny Tarlow, Eric Peters, Sharon Janssen, Tony Leah
  • Twoonies ($2)
    • High Game
      • A: Alex Rodriguez beat Shauna Petrie 478-361
      • B: Jillian Bathgate beat Shauna Petrie 451-400
      • C: Peter Hopkins beat Liz Horan 473-280
    • Bingo Letters (IP)
      • A. none
      • B. none
      • C. Josh, CAMPING, 72
    • Weekly Challenge (Rosh Hashanah)
      • A. Mark E, MEETING, 67
      • B. none
      • C. Josh, EMINENCE, 86
• BL/WC
  • Bingo Letters: TBA
  • WC: TBA

September 28, 2011

• General announcements
  • none
• Upcoming events
  • MWMST, 9/23-25 (EB1: Mark E, PR1: John C, SP3: Jackson, MEB2: Jackson, MEC2: Sharmaine, MEC3: Eli, MED1: Michael McC, MED2: Alex R)
  • TISO, 9/22-25 (1: Adam Logan)
  • Cambridge, 10/1
  • Guelph, 10/9
  • WSC, 10/12-16
  • Lake George, 10/13-16
  • Brantford, 11/5
  • Toronto, 11/6
  • Oshawa, 11/19-20
  • Toronto vs. Montreal, 11/26-27
• Winners
  • Three-game winners ($8): Barry Muskovitch, Josh Greenway, Mad Palazzo, Mark Edelson
  • Twoonies ($2)
    • High Game
      • A: Evan Berofsky beat Zev Kaufman 543-374
      • B: Ani Migirdicyan beat Esther Iczkovitz 445-386
      • C: Justin Borromeo beat Liz Horan 460-253
    • Bingo Letters (AT)
      • A. Mark E, RETICULAR, 140
      • B. Ani, WATCHERS, 94
      • C. Danny, STARVED, 80
    • Weekly Challenge (International)
      • A. Zev, AMIE, 12
      • B. Esther, SOJA, 36
      • C. Barry, TZAR, 26
• BL/WC
  • Bingo Letters: TBA
  • WC: TBA

September 14, 2011

• General announcements
  • MWMST: billeting but not catering
  • entry fee up $1 per member, but free NASPA memberships for regular attendees (20 nights by end of May)
• Upcoming events
  • Guelph, 9/11
  • MWMST, 9/23-25
  • TISO, 9/22-25
  • Cambridge, 10/1
  • Guelph, 10/9
  • WSC, 10/12-16
  • Lake George, 10/13-16
  • Brantford, 11/5
  • Toronto, 11/6
  • Toronto vs. Montreal, 11/26-27
• Winners
  • Three-game winners ($8): Alex Rodriguez, Max Panitch, Peter Hopkins, Tara Smylie
  • Twoonies ($2)
    • High Game
      • A: Tony Leah beat John Chew 489-307
      • B: Denis Farbstein beat Vivienne Muhling 537-264
      • C: Justin Borromeo beat Ellen Ash 447-257
    • Bingo Letters (MW)
      • A.
      • B.
      • C.
    • Weekly Challenge (Opening Play)
      • A. Evan, OVIDUCAL, 111
      • B. Denis, EVZONES, 76
      • C. Justin, LISTENED, 68
• BL/WC
  • Bingo Letters: TBA
  • WC: TBA

September 7, 2011

• General announcements
  • MWMST: billeting but not catering
  • entry fee up $1 per member, but free NASPA memberships for regular attendees (20 nights by end of May)
  • Alternate venue, alternate time
  • Toronto School Scrabble
• Upcoming events
  • Guelph, 9/11
  • MWMST, 9/23-25
  • TISO, 9/22-25
  • Cambridge, 10/1
  • Guelph, 10/9
  • WSC, 10/12-16
  • Lake George, 10/13-16
  • Brantford, 11/5
  • Toronto, 11/6
  • Toronto vs. Montreal, 11/26-27
• Winners
  • 2010-2011 Season Champions
    • A. Evan Berofsky (8th time)
    • B. Denis Farbstein
    • C. Jackson Smylie
• BL/WC
  • Bingo Letters: MW
  • WC: First play