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NSA Club #3 2005-2006 Weekly Announcements

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

June 14, 2006

• General announcements
  • Under 18s and 60+ players play first night for free.
• Upcoming events
  • LCT 6/14, 6/21, 6/28 (register by 6/7)
  • Summer Season Begins 7/5
  • Toronto tournaments 7/8-9, 9/15-17, 11/17-19
• Lessons
  • Libero's Lesson
• Winners
  • Three-game winners ($8): Christine, Giselle TK, Michael L
• Loonies ($1)
  • High Game
    • A. John beat Mark E 502-332
    • B. Lisa beat Megan 440-352
    • C. Simon beat Pam 452-246
  • Bingo Letters (AP)
    • A. Evan, ATROPINE, 89
    • B. Lisa, CAPTAIN, 71
    • C. none
  • Weekly Challenge (New York)
    • A. Zev, BEDAMNED, 72
    • B. Vera, TAXIS, 16
    • C. Jim C, CITY, 27
• BL/WC/WJ
  • Bingo Letters: TBA
  • WC: Summer Word

June 7, 2006

• General announcements
  • Under 18s and 60+ players play first night for free.
• Upcoming events
  • Last regular night of Winter Season 6/7
  • LCT 6/14, 6/21, 6/28 (register by 6/7)
  • Summer Season Begins 7/5
  • Toronto tournaments 7/8-9, 9/15-17, 11/17-19
• Lessons
  • Libero's Lesson
• Winners
  • Three-game winners ($8): Anna (streak 8), Christine, Evan, Mark E
• Loonies ($1)
  • High Game
    • A. Trevor beat Glenn M 519-325
    • B. Roger beat Tony 482-346
    • C. Cathy beat Joseph 458-401
  • Bingo Letters (IC)
    • A. Evan, RUBIDIC, 80
    • B. none
    • C. Cathy, SCATTIER, 61
  • Weekly Challenge (Summer)
    • A. Evan, THONGS, 33
    • B. Janet, TANNED, 18
    • C. Simon, ESCAPES, 62
• BL/WC/WJ
  • Bingo Letters: TBA
  • WC: Summer Word

May 31, 2006

• General announcements
  • Under 18s and 60+ players play first night for free.
• Upcoming events
  • Last regular night of Winter Season 6/7
  • LCT 6/14, 6/21, 6/28 (register by 6/7)
  • Summer Season Begins 7/5
  • Toronto tournaments 7/8-9, 9/15-17, 11/17-19
• Lessons
  • Libero's Lesson
• Winners
  • Three-game winners ($8): Anna, Clare, Zev
• Loonies ($1)
  • High Game
    • A. Evan beat Libero 505-375
    • B. Mark E beat Mad 490-432
    • C. Simon beat Irene 451-255
  • Bingo Letters (NO)
    • A. Evan, ZONETIME, 126
    • B. Mark, COARSENS, 82
    • C. Cathy, REASONS, 81
  • Weekly Challenge (Emergency/Rescue)
    • A. Libero, OVERSOON, 70
    • B. Gene R, SOS, 37
    • C. Ani, EQUIP, 18
• BL/WC/WJ
  • Bingo Letters: TBA
  • WC: Summer Word

May 24, 2006

• General announcements
• Upcoming events
  • Last regular night of Winter Season 6/7
  • LCT 6/14, 6/21, 6/28
  • Summer Season Begins 7/5
  • Toronto tournaments 7/8-9, 9/15-17, 11/17-19
• Lessons
  • Libero's Lesson
• Winners
  • Three-game winners ($8): Barry (streak 6), Evan (streak 8), Janet, Ross.
• Loonies ($1)
  • High Game
    • A. Trevor beat Glenn M 506-384
    • B. Vera beat Ani 529-283
    • C. Jim C beat Christine 438-290
  • Bingo Letters (JO)
    • A. Ross, JOSTLED, 86
    • B. none
    • C. none
  • Weekly Challenge (Gardening)
    • A. Glenn M, DISROOT, 80
    • B. Mark E, OAK, 14
    • C. Karen F, WEEDING, 24
• BL/WC/WJ
  • Bingo Letters: TBA
  • WC: TBA

May 17, 2006

• General announcements
• Upcoming events
  • Last regular night of Winter Season 6/7
  • LCT 6/14, 6/21, 6/28
  • Summer Season Begins 7/5
  • Toronto tournaments 7/8-9, 9/15-17, 11/17-19
• Lessons
  • Libero's Lesson
• Winners
  • Three-game winners ($8): Barry, Elizabeth, Evan, Jason U, Shirley.
• Loonies ($1)
  • High Game
    • A. Gene R beat Mark Steartson 489-261
    • B. Michael L beat Mad 517-335
    • C. Christine beat Jim C 451-312
  • Bingo Letters (DS)
    • A. Ross, RESISTED, 75
    • B. Michael L, ENDORSES, 86
    • C. Cathy Alexander, TENDERS, 77
  • Weekly Challenge (Mother's Day)
    • A. Glenn M, JEAN, ?
    • B. Geoff G, TWINSET, 95
    • C. Cathy A, OVARIES, 67
• BL/WC/WJ
  • Bingo Letters: TBA
  • WC: Garden Word

May 10, 2006

• General announcements
  • John is back this week.
• Upcoming events
  • Last regular night of Winter Season 6/7
  • LCT 6/14, 6/21, 6/28
  • Summer Season Begins 7/5
  • Toronto tournaments 7/8-9, 9/15-17, 11/17-19
• Lessons
  • Libero's Lesson
• Winners
  • Three-game winners ($8): Denis F (streak 6), Max P, Michael L, Paul W, Rachel M
• Loonies ($1)
  • High Game
    • A. Tony beat Libero 498-372
    • B. Mark E beat Glenn D 472-407
    • C. Kathy Gorecki beat Mike Rowe 497-294
  • Bingo Letters (EG)
    • A. Evan, GOURMET, 96
    • B. Mark E, LEGATION, 77; Geoff G, GUILTIER, 77
    • C. Pam S, GASSIER, 76
  • Weekly Challenge (Budget)
    • A. Libero, LOWERED, 93
    • B. Anna, PROMISES, 77
    • C. Rachel, TAX, 14
• BL/WC/WJ
  • Bingo Letters: SD
  • WC: Mother's Day

May 3, 2006

• General announcements
  • John absent this week, call Lisa Kessler if you'll be late
• Upcoming events
  • Last regular night of Winter Season 6/7
  • LCT 6/14, 6/21, 6/28
  • Summer Season Begins 7/5
  • Toronto tournaments 7/8-9, 9/15-17, 11/17-19
• Lessons
  • Libero's Lesson
• Winners
  • Three-game winners ($8): Christine, Denis, Glenn M (streak 8), Roger (streak 6)
• Loonies ($1)
  • High Game
    • A. Tony beat Zev 504-446
    • B. Michael L beat Gene R 500-262
    • C. Karen beat Jim C 516-266
  • Bingo Letters (AR)
    • A. Zev, SNIVELER, 83
    • B. Michael L, PLANTER, 88
    • C. Karen, COINERS, 79
  • Weekly Challenge (Paparazzi)
    • A. Glenn D, SEEK, 24
    • B. Roger C, OUTRAGED, 66
    • C. Joseph B, JEHU, 53
• BL/WC/WJ
  • Bingo Letters: TBA
  • WC: TBA

April 26, 2006

• General announcements
  • John absent this week and next, call Lisa Kessler if you'll be late
• Upcoming events
  • Last regular night of Winter Season 6/7
  • LCT 6/14, 6/21, 6/28
  • Summer Season Begins 7/5
  • Toronto tournaments 7/8-9, 9/15-17, 11/17-19
• Lessons
  • Libero's Lesson
• Winners
  • Three-game winners ($8): Glenn Mosher, Mark Hamilton, Rachel Matlow, Roger Cullman, Tim Anglin
• Loonies ($1)
  • High Game
    • A. Fern beat Glenn D 523-412
    • B. Anna beat Trevor 421-408
    • C. Karen beat Pam 592-209
  • Bingo Letters (AR)
    • A. Tony, CAJOLERS, 86
    • B. Mad, SCARVES, 82
    • C. Karen, ARCADING, 84
  • Weekly Challenge (Jeopardy)
    • A. Tony, QUICK, 66
    • B. Lisa, DING, ?
    • C. Janet, WON, 26
• BL/WC/WJ
  • Bingo Letters: TBA
  • WC: TBA

April 19, 2006

• General announcements
  • John absent next two weeks
• Upcoming events
  • Last regular night of Winter Season 6/7
  • LCT 6/14, 6/21, 6/28
  • Summer Season Begins 7/5
  • Toronto tournaments 7/8-9, 9/15-17, 11/17-19
• Lessons
  • Libero's Lesson
• Winners
  • Three-game winners ($8): Ben, Glenn D, Jim C
• Loonies ($1)
  • High Game
    • A. John beat Ross 492-407
    • B. Mark E beat Hugh 466-366
    • C. Janet C beat Simon 421-279
  • Bingo Letters (U)
    • A. Ross, SNUGGLE, 89
    • B. Geoff, SURTAXED, 82
    • C. none
  • Weekly Challenge (Easter/Passover)
    • A. Glenn M, Joy, 28
    • B. Ben, YID, 39
    • C. Michael L, OVUM, 74
• BL/WC/WJ
  • Bingo Letters: TBA
  • WC: TBA

April 12, 2006

• General announcements
  • Mississauga won Toronto vs. Mississauga "A", Toronto won "B" and "C"
• Upcoming events
  • Last regular night of Winter Season 6/7
  • LCT 6/14, 6/21, 6/28
  • Summer Season Begins 7/5
  • Toronto tournaments 7/8-9, 9/15-17, 11/17-19
• Lessons
  • Libero's Lesson
• Winners
  • Three-game winners ($8): Evan (8th time), Matt (streak 6), Wesley
• Loonies ($1)
  • High Game
    • A. Glenn D beat Mark E 526-309
    • B. Ben beat Vera 478-340
    • C. Karen beat Shirley 436-324
  • Bingo Letters (ET)
    • A. Zev, REACTIVE, 98
    • B. Ben, AWAITED, 88
    • C. Ani, LINTERS, 74
  • Weekly Challenge (Baseball)
    • A. Zev, MILLIONS, 64
    • B. Michael L, HOMER, 74
    • C. Matt R, GROUNDED, 27
• BL/WC/WJ
  • Bingo Letters: TBA
  • WC: TBA

April 5, 2006

• General announcements
• Upcoming events
  • Toronto vs. Mississauga 4/9 (C Division Players Wanted)
  • Last regular night of Winter Season 6/7
  • LCT 6/14, 6/21, 6/28
  • Summer Season Begins 7/5
  • Toronto tournaments 7/8-9, 9/15-17, 11/17-19
• Lessons
  • Libero's Lesson
• Winners
  • Three-game winners ($8): Denis, Matt, Ray, Tony
• Loonies ($1)
  • High Game
    • A. Evan beat Glenn D 519-295
    • B. Mark E beat Libero 465-375
    • C. Stefanie Lem beat Elaine 471-320
  • Bingo Letters (LU)
    • A. Zev, LUNATED, 89
    • B. Mark E, RETICULA, 86
    • C. none
  • Weekly Challenge (Canada)
    • A. Tony, POUTINE, 82
    • B. Roger, SNOWIEST, 74
    • C. Chris Bonin, TOQUE, 48
• BL/WC/WJ
  • Bingo Letters: TBA
  • WC: TBA

March 29th, 2006

• General announcements
• Upcoming events
  • Pam Hunter's unrated MS fundraiser in Ottawa 4/1
  • Toronto vs. Mississauga 4/9 (C Division Players Wanted)
  • Last regular night of Winter Season 6/7
  • LCT 6/14, 6/21, 6/28
  • Summer Season Begins 7/5
• Lessons
  • Libero's Lesson
• Winners
  • Three-game winners ($8): Ben Lam, Don, Evan, Vera, Wesley
• Loonies ($1)
  • High Game
    • A. Fern beat Ross 503-316
    • B. Anna beat Ani 483-258
    • C. Janet beat Anna 440-342
  • Bingo Letters (BO)
    • A. AMOEBAE, Ross, 75
    • B. none
    • C. none
  • Weekly Challenge (Spring)
    • A. Glenn M, PETIOLAR, 64
    • B. Denis, NATURIST, 74
    • C. Jim C, LUSTY, 47
• BL/WC/WJ
  • Bingo Letters: TBA
  • WC: TBA

March 22nd, 2006

• General announcements
• Upcoming events
  • Pam Hunter's unrated MS fundraiser in Ottawa 4/1
  • Toronto vs. Mississauga 4/9 (C Division Players Wanted)
  • Last regular night of Winter Season 6/7
  • LCT 6/14, 6/21, 6/28
  • Summer Season Begins 7/5
• Lessons
  • Libero's Lesson
• Winners
  • Three-game winners ($8): Barry, Joseph, Mad, Shirley, Vijay and Tony
• Loonies ($1)
  • High Game
    • A. Evan beat Trevor 579-271
    • B. Mark E beat Glenn M 532-329
    • C. Christine beat Elaine 442-255
  • Bingo Letters (NU)
    • A. Zev, DEFUNCT, 92
    • B. Roger, ATTUNED, 77
    • C. Karen, UTERINE, 67
  • Weekly Challenge (Spring Break)
    • A. Glenn M, WOO, 27
    • B. Kristen, SEX, 49
    • C. Rachel, PUKES, 27
• BL/WC/WJ
  • Bingo Letters: TBA
  • WC: TBA

March 15th, 2006

• General announcements
• Upcoming events
  • Pam Hunter's unrated MS fundraiser in Ottawa 4/1
  • Toronto vs. Mississauga 4/9 (C Division Players Wanted)
  • Last regular night of Winter Season 6/7
  • LCT 6/14, 6/21, 6/28
  • Summer Season Begins 7/5
• Lessons
  • Libero's Lesson
• Winners
  • Three-game winners ($8): Cathy Alexander, Denis, Libero, Stan, Tim (streak 9)
• Loonies ($1)
  • High Game
    • A. Trevor beat Ross 526-497 (!)
    • B. Elizabeth beat Idelle 413-324
    • C. Chrstine beat Elaine 561-197
  • Bingo Letters (CR)
    • A. Zev, FANCIERS, 82
    • B. Joseph, DRASTIC, 73
    • C. Mark, COPIERS, 69
  • Weekly Challenge (Birthday)
    • A. Glenn M, JOY, 13
    • B. Roger, FETE, 21
    • C. Paul W, AGE, 16
• BL/WC/WJ
  • Bingo Letters: TBA
  • WC: TBA

March 8th, 2006

• General announcements
• Upcoming events
  • Pam Hunter's unrated MS fundraiser in Ottawa 4/1
  • Toronto vs. Mississauga 4/9 (C Division Players Wanted)
  • Last regular night of Winter Season 6/7
  • LCT 6/14, 6/21, 6/28
  • Summer Season Begins 7/5
• Lessons
  • Libero's Lesson
• Winners
  • Three-game winners ($8): Christine, Elizabeth, Joseph, Sal, Tim (streak 6), Zev
• Loonies ($1)
  • High Game
    • A. Craig beat Fern 495-449
    • B. Anna beat Wesley 514-245
    • C. Nick Fall beat Dave Krook 521-276
  • Bingo Letters (AD)
    • A. Craig, ALAMODES, 89
    • B. Mad, DAMPEST, 88
    • C. Janet, RESEATED, 77
  • Weekly Challenge (OCTWL2)
    • A. Craig, QI/QAT, 65
    • B. Joseph, PANNERS, 85
    • C. Wesley, ZA/WIZ (41), Janet ZA/FIZ (41)
• BL/WC/WJ
  • Bingo Letters: TBA
  • WC: TBA

March 1st, 2006

• General announcements
  • OWL2 list takes effect today.
• Upcoming events
  • Toronto vs. Mississauga 4/9 (C Division Players Wanted)
  • Last regular night of Winter Season 6/7
  • LCT 6/14, 6/21, 6/28
  • Summer Season Begins 7/5
• Lessons
  • Libero's Lesson
• Winners
  • Three-game winners ($8): Ani, Anna, Libero (streak 6), Simon Thompson, Tim, Vera (streak 6)
• Loonies ($1)
  • High Game
    • A. Evan beat Ray 497-373
    • B. Michael L beat Don 458-238
    • C. Rachel beat Janet 438-422
  • Bingo Letters (AL)
    • A. Glenn M, GAZELLE, 81
    • B. Roger, SNAILED, 72
    • C. Ani, LIBERATE, 70
  • Weekly Challenge (baby word)
    • A. Glenn M, BURPS, 33
    • B. Mark E, FATHERING, 78
    • C. Janet, GENE, 17
  • Ice Cream Prize
    • Sal, GLACE, 20
• BL/WC/WJ
  • Bingo Letters: TBA
  • WC: High OWL2 word

February 22, 2006

• General announcements
  • OWL2 list is final. Players may use any of the following word lists at the club, with the smallest list in force if players have differing preferences: OWL1, OWL1 with OWL2 two-letter words and plurals, OWL1 with OWL2 two- and three-letter words and plurals (and omitting EMF(S)), or full OWL2 (including deletions).
• Upcoming events
  • Toronto vs. Mississauga 4/9 (C Division Players Wanted)
  • Last regular night of Winter Season 6/7
  • LCT 6/14, 6/21, 6/28
  • Summer Season Begins 7/5
• Lessons
  • Libero's Lesson
• Winners
  • Three-game winners ($8): Barry M, Craig, Jason B (streak 9), Libero, Ross (streak 7), Vera
• Birthday Prizes
  • 31-point plays ($2 Baskin-Robbins coupons)
    • Shirley, Roger, Joy, Janet, Libero
  • ice cream words (commemorative scoop, litre of ice cream)
    • Elizabeth (LITRE), Wes (CONE), Zev (SUGARIER), Tony (YOGHURTS), Lynda (OVERDOSED)
  • bingos using 3- and 1-point tiles (B-R T-shirt)
    • Vera (RESCALE), Trevor (TABLING), Evan (BASOPHIL), Mark E (MINUTER), Rachel (BRAINIER)
  • high and low games
    • Glenn D (563), Irene (189)

February 15, 2006

• General announcements
  • OWL2 list is final. Players may use any of the following word lists at the club, with the smallest list in force if players have differing preferences: OWL1, OWL1 with OWL2 two-letter words and plurals, OWL1 with OWL2 two- and three-letter words and plurals (and omitting EMF(S)), or full OWL2 (including deletions).
  • Club copies of OWL2 have arrived. If you preordered but have not yet picked yours up, please bring $20.
  • Club's 31st Birthday 2/15 (please come early)
  • Marty Schuster is looking for a game three hours NE of Toronto, near Algonquin Park
• Upcoming events
  • Toronto vs. Mississauga 4/9
  • Last regular night of Winter Season 6/7
  • LCT 6/14, 6/21, 6/28
  • Summer Season Begins 7/5
• Lessons
  • Libero's Lesson
• Winners
  • Three-game winners ($8): Ben Lam, Jason Broersma (streak 6), Jim Caughran, Ray Francis (streak 6), Ross McKenzie
• Loonies ($1)
  • High Game
    • A. Glenn D beat Mad 536-319
    • B. Mark E beat Gene R 482-277
    • C. Janet beat Vivienne 454-275
  • Bingo Letters (AT)
    • A. Glenn D, DEBAT(O)RS, 149
    • B. Roger, ARTIEST, 75
    • C. Irene, WATERING, 96
  • Weekly Challenge (Music)
    • A. Glenn M, GROOVED, 24
    • B. Anna, REEDS, 45 (hon. ment. to Roger, PAYOLA, 42)
    • C. Shirley, CUE, 13
• BL/WC/WJ
  • Bingo Letters: TBA
  • WC: ?

February 8, 2006

• General announcements
  • OWL2 list is final. Players may use any of the following word lists at the club, with the smallest list in force if players have differing preferences: OWL1, OWL1 with OWL2 two-letter words and plurals, OWL1 with OWL2 two- and three-letter words and plurals (and omitting EMF(S)), or full OWL2 (including deletions).
  • Club copies of OWL2 have arrived. If you preordered, please bring your $20.
• Upcoming events
  • Club's 31st Birthday 2/15 (note date change)
  • Toronto vs. Mississauga ?
  • Last regular night of Winter Season 6/7
  • LCT 6/14, 6/21, 6/28
  • Summer Season Begins 7/5
• Lessons
  • Libero's Lesson
• Winners
  • Three-game winners ($8): Glenn, Jason Broersma, Karen Falconer, Ray, Ron
• Loonies ($1)
  • High Game
    • A. Glenn beat Sal 498-323
    • B. Michael L beat Elizabeth 477-320
    • C. Janet beat Jim 433-304
  • Bingo Letters (BO)
    • A. Fern, OVERBEAR, 92
    • B. Michael L, BLOODIED, 98
    • C. Ani, BOLSTER, 74
  • Weekly Challenge (Chinese New Year)
    • A. Libero, DOGEARS, 67
    • B. Dain, BARKING, 30
    • C. Ani, FETCH, 39
• BL/WC/WJ
  • Bingo Letters: TBA
  • WC: ?

February 1, 2006

• General announcements
  • OWL2 list is final. Players may use any of the following word lists at the club, with the smallest list in force if players have differing preferences: OWL1, OWL1 with OWL2 two-letter words and plurals, OWL1 with OWL2 two- and three-letter words and plurals (and omitting EMF(S)), or full OWL2 (including deletions).
  • Mad Palazzo is running the club tonight.
  • If you have not yet sent your January 18th results to John, please e-mail them ASAP.
• Upcoming events
  • Club's 31st Birthday 2/15 (note date change)
  • Toronto vs. Mississauga ?
  • Kingston ON unrated 3/11
  • Last regular night of Winter Season 6/7
  • LCT 6/14, 6/21, 6/28
  • Summer Season Begins 7/5
• Lessons
  • Libero's Lesson
• Winners
  • Three-game winners ($8): Ani, Fern, Max (streak 12!), Michael L
• Loonies ($1)
  • High Game
    • A. Zev beat Tim 469-311
    • B. Dain beat Diane 458-296
    • C. Karen beat Elizabeth 421-311
  • Bingo Letters (EM)
    • A. Craig, AIMLESS, 94
    • B. Mark E, SPACEMEN, 101
    • C. none
  • Weekly Challenge (name)
    • A. Evan, JORDAN, 28
    • B. Roger, AURAS, 29
    • C. Karen, JACKIES, 95
• BL/WC/WJ
  • Bingo Letters: TBA
  • WC: ?

January 18, 2006

• General announcements
  • OWL2 list is final. Players may use any of the following word lists at the club, with the smallest list in force if players have differing preferences: OWL1, OWL1 with OWL2 two-letter words and plurals, OWL1 with OWL2 two- and three-letter words and plurals (and omitting EMF(S)), or full OWL2 (including deletions).
  • Oshawa 1/14-15
• Upcoming events
  • Lisa Kessler to run club 1/25
  • Mad Palazzo to run club 2/1
  • Club's 31st Birthday 2/15 (note date change)
  • Toronto vs. Mississauga ?
  • Last regular night of Winter Season 6/7
  • LCT 6/14, 6/21, 6/28
  • Summer Season Begins 7/5
• Lessons
  • Libero's Lesson
• Winners
  • Three-game winners ($8): Max (streak 6), Michael L, Ray
• Loonies ($1)
  • High Game
    • A. Tony beat Mark E 500-347
    • B. Stuart beat Mad 549-316
    • C. Janet beat Vivienne 466-260
  • Bingo Letters (AR)
    • A. Max (URBANISE, 113)
    • B. Stuart (ATELIERS, 131)
    • C. Clare (MANNERS, 79)
  • Weekly Challenge (Two-year-old)
    • A. Evan, INTERACT, ?
    • B. Vera, JUMPS, 48
    • C. Stan, SCREAMS, 71
• BL/WC/WJ
  • Bingo Letters: TBA
  • WC: ?

January 11, 2006

• General announcements
  • OWL2 list is final. Players may use any of the following word lists at the club, with the smallest list in force if players have differing preferences: OWL1, OWL1 with OWL2 two-letter words and plurals, OWL1 with OWL2 two- and three-letter words and plurals (and omitting EMF(S)), or full OWL2 (including deletions).
• Upcoming events
  • Oshawa 1/14-15
  • John, Jamie and Kristen away 1/25 and 2/1
  • Club's 31st Birthday 2/22
  • Toronto vs. Mississauga ?
  • Last regular night of Winter Season 6/7
  • LCT 6/14, 6/21, 6/28
  • Summer Season Begins 7/5
• Lessons
  • Libero's Lesson
• Winners
  • Three-game winners ($8): Dain, Evan, Max
• Loonies ($1)
  • High Game
    • A. Craig beat Ray 497-312
    • B. Michael L beat Sara 412-256
    • C. Matt beat Ben 466-224
  • Bingo Letters (IT)
    • A. Glenn M (LEAFIEST, 86), Zev (THIOUREA, 86)
    • B. Denis (CREDITS, 98)
    • C. Jim C (BLITZERS, 79)
  • Weekly Challenge (New Year's (Resolutions))
    • A. Craig, IS ("It IS 2006")
    • B. Roger, DECIDES, 68
    • C. Chris Bonin, YEAR, 16
• BL/WC/WJ
  • Bingo Letters: TBA
  • WC: ?

January 4, 2006

• General announcements
  • OWL2 list is final. Players may use any of the following word lists at the club, with the smallest list in force if players have differing preferences: OWL1, OWL1 with OWL2 two-letter words and plurals, OWL1 with OWL2 two- and three-letter words and plurals (and omitting EMF(S)), or full OWL2 (including deletions).
• Upcoming events
  • Oshawa 1/14-15
  • John, Jamie and Kristen away 1/25 and 2/1
  • Club's 31st Birthday 2/22
  • Toronto vs. Mississauga ?
  • Last regular night of Winter Season 6/7
  • LCT 6/14, 6/21, 6/28
  • Summer Season Begins 7/5
• Lessons
  • Libero's Lesson
• Winners
  • Three-game winners ($8): Hugh, Paul W
• Loonies ($1)
  • High Game
    • A. Libero beat Lisa 472-290
    • B. Michael L beat Garth 459-325
    • C. Janet C beat Stan 482-184
  • Bingo Letters (MV)
    • A. none
    • B. none
    • C. none
  • Weekly Challenge (Hanukkah)
    • A. Lisa, GLISTENS, ?
    • B. Roger, NONSTOP, 64
    • C. Paul Wigley, YOM, 28
• BL/WC/WJ
  • Bingo Letters: TBA
  • WC: ?

December 28, 2005

• General announcements
  • OWL2 list is final. Players may use any of the following word lists at the club, with the smallest list in force if players have differing preferences: OWL1, OWL1 with OWL2 two-letter words and plurals, OWL1 with OWL2 two- and three-letter words and plurals (and omitting EMF(S)), or full OWL2 (including deletions).
  • Lisa Kessler is directing tonight.
• Upcoming events
  • Oshawa 1/14-15
  • Club's 31st Birthday 2/22
  • Toronto vs. Mississauga ?
  • Last regular night of Winter Season 6/7
  • LCT 6/14, 6/21, 6/28
  • Summer Season Begins 7/5
• Lessons
  • Libero's Lesson
• Winners
  • Three-game winners ($8): Ray, Tzabia, Vera (streak 8)
• Loonies ($1)
  • High Game
    • A. Evan beat Lynda 460-316
    • B. Ron beat Mark E 468-366
    • C. Jim C beat Barry M 548-230
  • Bingo Letters (EP)
    • A. John C, PROWESS, 80
    • B. Vera, PIERCES, 66
    • C. none
  • Weekly Challenge (Christmas)
    • A. Tony L, JINGLE, 32
    • B. Roger, DEBT, 16
    • C. Jim C, MAGICAL, 75
• BL/WC/WJ
  • Bingo Letters: TBA
  • WC: Hanukkah word

December 21, 2005

• General announcements
  • OWL2 list is final. Players may use any of the following word lists at the club, with the smallest list in force if players have differing preferences: OWL1, OWL1 with OWL2 two-letter words and plurals, OWL1 with OWL2 two- and three-letter words and plurals (and omitting EMF(S)), or full OWL2 (including deletions).
  • EBCC does not close in December this year.
  • Cambridge 12/17 (A2 Evan A4 Fern B3 Lisa B4 Don C2 Mark E C4 Vera)
• Upcoming events
  • Oshawa 1/14-15
  • Toronto vs. Mississauga ?
  • Club's 31st Birthday 2/22
  • Last regular night of Winter Season 6/7
  • LCT 6/14, 6/21, 6/28
  • Summer Season Begins 7/5
• Lessons
  • Libero's Lesson
• Winners
  • Three-game winners ($8): Fern (streak 6), Mike K, Norma (streak 6), Vera
• Loonies ($1)
  • High Game
    • A. Zev beat Sal 516-353
    • B. Mark E beat Anna 470-324
    • C. Jim Caughran beat Matt Ross 394-337
  • Bingo Letters (EZ)
    • A. Michael L, RESIZED, 96
    • B. none
    • C. none
  • Weekly Challenge (OWL2 3LW)
    • A. none
    • B. Roger, QIS, 22
    • C. none
• BL/WC/WJ
  • Bingo Letters: TBA
  • WC: Christmas word

December 14, 2005

• General announcements
  • OWL2 list is final. Players may use any of the following word lists at the club, with the smallest list in force if players have differing preferences: OWL1, OWL1 with OWL2 two-letter words and plurals, OWL1 with OWL2 two- and three-letter words and plurals (and omitting EMF(S)), or full OWL2 (including deletions).
  • EBCC does not close in December this year.
• Upcoming events
  • Fudge 12/14
  • Cambridge 12/17
  • Toronto vs. Mississauga 1/8?
  • Oshawa 1/14-15
  • Club's 31st Birthday 2/22
  • Last regular night of Winter Season 6/7
  • LCT 6/14, 6/21, 6/28
  • Summer Season Begins 7/5
• Lessons
  • Libero's Lesson
• Winners
  • Three-game winners ($8): Elizabeth, Gene R, Norma, Tony
• Loonies ($1)
  • High Game
    • A. Libero beat Zev 552-380
    • B. Vera beat Denis 447-266
    • C. Donna beat Christine 467-257
  • Bingo Letters (IT)
    • A. Tony, TWITCHER, 107
    • B. Elizabeth, HOGTIES, 90
    • C. Karen, DUSTING, 76
  • Weekly Challenge (OWL2 2LW)
    • A. Tony, QI, 30
    • B. Dale, QUAD/QI, 96 (?)
    • C. Donna, QI, 64
• BL/WC/WJ
  • Bingo Letters: TBA
  • WC: OWL2 3LW play

December 7, 2005

• General announcements
  • OWL2 list is final, players may use two-letter words and their plurals by mutual pregame consent: FE(S), KI(S), OI, QI(S), ZA(S).
  • EBCC does not close in December this year.
• Upcoming events
  • Fudge 12/14
  • Cambridge 12/17
  • Toronto vs. Mississauga 1/8?
  • Oshawa 1/14-15
  • Club's 31st Birthday 2/22
  • Last regular night of Winter Season 6/7
  • LCT 6/14, 6/21, 6/28
  • Summer Season Begins 7/5
• Lessons
  • Libero's Lesson
• Winners
  • Three-game winners ($8): Craig, Idelle, Laura, Mark E
• Loonies ($1)
  • High Game
    • A. Zev beat Don 456-369
    • B. Ron beat Don 447-368
    • C. Christine beat Irene 417-217
  • Bingo Letters (X)
    • A. Craig, EXONUMIA, 68
    • B. none
    • C. none
  • Weekly Challenge (politics/election)
    • A. Lisa, UNSEATS, 86
    • B. Mark E, ELECTED, 77
    • C. Helen, SLANDER, 78
• BL/WC/WJ
  • Bingo Letters: TBA
  • WC: TBA

November 30, 2005

• General announcements
  • John is back.
  • Farmington, MI 11/26 (Craig 6-1 +585)
• Upcoming events
  • Cambridge 12/17
  • Oshawa 1/14-15
  • Toronto vs. Mississauga ?
  • Club's 31st Birthday 2/22
  • Last regular night of Winter Season 6/7
  • LCT 6/14, 6/21, 6/28
  • Summer Season Begins 7/5
• Lessons
  • Libero's Lesson
• Winners
  • Three-game winners ($8): Fern, Geoff, Ron
• Loonies ($1)
  • High Game
    • A. Libero beat Sal 507-372
    • B. Vera beat Christine 520-306
    • C. Frank beat Aizad 417-213
  • Bingo Letters (AT)
    • A. Evan, VILAYETS, 79
    • B. Mark E, INMATES, 85
    • C. Shirley, CONTRACT, 74
  • Weekly Challenge (Snow)
    • A. Fern, ICY, 16
    • B. Don, SNOW, 22
    • C. none
• BL/WC/WJ
  • Bingo Letters: TBA
  • WC: TBA

November 23, 2005

• General announcements
  • John is away until November 30, Mad is in charge this week.
  • WSC 11/17-20 results
• Upcoming events
  • Cambridge 12/17
  • Oshawa 1/14-15
  • Toronto vs. Mississauga ?
  • Club's 31st Birthday 2/22
  • Last regular night of Winter Season 6/7
  • LCT 6/14, 6/21, 6/28
  • Summer Season Begins 7/5
• Lessons
  • Libero's Lesson
• Winners
  • Three-game winners ($8): Denis Farbstein, Mark Edelson, Paul Wigley, Tim Anglin
  • Honourable mention to Libero Paolella for setting his season session score record of 1420 points, despite a 1-2 record.
• Loonies ($1)
  • High Game
    • A. Heather beat Ray 470-424
    • B. Dain beat Elizabeth 421-410
    • C. Dave K beat Barry 402-316
  • Bingo Letters (GO)
    • A. Glenn M, POUNDAGE, 80
    • B. Denis, TOWERING, 86
    • C. Dave Krook, HOOFING, 82
  • Weekly Challenge (WSC)
    • A. Lynda, EXCEL, 29
    • B. Roger, LEARNED, 71
    • C. Ani, SCARY, 30
• BL/WC/WJ
  • Bingo Letters: TBA
  • WC: TBA

November 16, 2005

• General announcements
  • John is away until November 30, Lisa is in charge this week.
• Upcoming events
  • WSC 11/17-20
  • Cambridge 12/17
  • Oshawa 1/15-16
  • Toronto vs. Mississauga ?
  • Club's 31st Birthday 2/22
  • Last regular night of Winter Season 6/7
  • LCT 6/14, 6/21, 6/28
  • Summer Season Begins 7/5
• Lessons
  • Libero's Lesson
• Winners
  • Three-game winners ($8): Dain, Evan (streak 7), Geoff, Jim Nanavati, Sal
  • Honourable mention to Libero Paolella for setting his season session score record of 1420 points, despite a 1-2 record.
• Loonies ($1)
  • High Game
    • A. Libero beat Tony 588-249
    • B. Anna beat Mark Edelson 474-246
    • C. Barry beat Aizad 420-259
  • Bingo Letters (ES)
    • A. Zev, HARNESS, 122
    • B. Anna, SWEARER, 97; Dain, BLAZERS, 97
    • C. Paul Wigley, PSHAWED, 80; Anna, SWEETER, 80
  • Weekly Challenge (Winter)
    • A. Libero, TOQUE, 34
    • B. Roger, VIRAL, 36
    • C. no entries
• BL/WC/WJ
  • Bingo Letters: TBA
  • WC: TBA

November 9, 2005

• General announcements
  • Brantford 11/5
• Upcoming events
  • WSC 11/17-20
  • Cambridge 12/17
  • Oshawa 1/15-16
  • Toronto vs. Mississauga ?
  • Club's 31st Birthday 2/22
  • Last regular night of Winter Season 6/7
  • LCT 6/14, 6/21, 6/28
  • Summer Season Begins 7/5
• Lessons
  • Libero's Lesson
• Winners
  • Three-game winners ($8): Anna M, Dale McTavish, Denis, Evan, Heather
• Loonies ($1)
  • High Game
    • A. Trevor beat Glenn M 490-366
    • B. Curtis beat Anita 475-349
    • C. Christine W beat Bill L 463-209
  • Bingo Letters (IT/DH)
    • A. Evan, INFANTRY, 95
    • B. Mad, JOINTER, 88
    • C. Shirley, STIFFENS, 92
  • Weekly Challenge (Work/Basketball)
    • A. Glenn M, JOB, 24
    • B. Roger, JUMPERS, 88
    • C. Karen, FLIPPED, 82
• BL/WC/WJ
  • Bingo Letters: TBA
  • WC: TBA

November 2, 2005

• General announcements
  • Kingston Cup 10/29-30
• Upcoming events
  • Brantford 11/5
  • WSC 11/17-20
  • Cambridge 12/17
  • Oshawa 1/15-16
  • Toronto vs. Mississauga ?
  • Club's 31st Birthday 2/22
  • Last regular night of Winter Season 6/7
  • LCT 6/14, 6/21, 6/28
  • Summer Season Begins 7/5
• Lessons
  • Libero's Lesson
• Winners
  • Three-game winners ($8): Elizabeth, Jim C, Libero, Mark E
• Loonies ($1)
  • High Game
    • A. Glenn D beat Hugh 475-274
    • B. Ani beat Helen 432-241
    • C. Matt beat Denis 440-302
  • Bingo Letters (?)
    • A. Craig, VIOLATED, 93
    • B. Anna, NOVITIATE, 86
    • C. Karen, TEAPOTS, 90
  • Weekly Challenge (Kingston/Hallowe'en)
    • A. Heather, HOWL
    • B. Mark E, EERIEST, 70
    • C. Karen, SHUDDER, 76
• BL/WC/WJ
  • Bingo Letters: TBA
  • WC: TBA

October 26th, 2005

• General announcements
• Upcoming events
  • Kingston Cup 10/29-30
  • Brantford 11/5
  • WSC 11/17-20
  • Cambridge 12/17
  • Oshawa 1/15-16
  • Toronto vs. Mississauga ?
  • Club's 31st Birthday 2/22
  • Last regular night of Winter Season 6/7
  • LCT 6/14, 6/21, 6/28
  • Summer Season Begins 7/5
• Lessons
  • Libero's Lesson
• Winners
  • Three-game winners ($8): Ani, Dain, Evan, Heather, Matt (streak 7)
• Loonies ($1)
  • High Game
    • A. Craig beat Lynda 477-349
    • B. Joseph beat Stan 534-281
    • C. Karen Falconer beat Barry Muskovitch 563-307
  • Bingo Letters (FA)
    • A. Libero, FIXATES, 89
    • B. Mark E, FORMALS, 96
    • C. Karen Falconer, FIANTLY, 87
  • Weekly Challenge (Fall/Colours)
    • A. none
    • B. Elizabeth, BLOW, 33
    • C. Vera, CROP, 24
• BL/WC/WJ
  • Bingo Letters: TBA
  • WC: Kingston/Hallowe'en word

October 19th, 2005

• General announcements
• Upcoming events
  • Kingston Cup 10/29-30
  • Brantford 11/5
  • WSC 11/17-20
  • Cambridge 12/17
  • Oshawa 1/15-16
  • Toronto vs. Mississauga ?
  • Club's 31st Birthday 2/22
  • Last regular night of Winter Season 6/7
  • LCT 6/14, 6/21, 6/28
  • Summer Season Begins 7/5
• Lessons
  • Libero's Lesson
• Winners
  • Three-game winners ($8): Anna (6), Matt R (first time), Ross, Trevor
• Loonies ($1)
  • High Game
    • A. Evan beat Libero 512-381
    • B. Vera beat Diane 509-379
    • C. Paul W beat Frank G 451-277
  • Bingo Letters (EN)
    • A. Hugh, ANTIQUED, 88
    • B. Ron, STIPENDS, 83
    • C. Geoff G, FILAMENT, 95
  • Weekly Challenge (Yom Kippur)
    • A. Glenn D, ANEW, 45
    • B. Roger, HORRID, 25
    • C. Janet, WAILERS, 72
• BL/WC/WJ
  • Bingo Letters: HC if Hugh is present
  • WC: TBA

October 12th, 2005

• General announcements
• Upcoming events
  • Kingston Cup 10/29-30
  • Brantford 11/5
  • WSC 11/17-20
  • Cambridge 12/17
  • Oshawa ?
  • Toronto vs. Mississauga ?
  • Club's 31st Birthday 2/22
  • Last regular night of Winter Season 6/7
  • LCT 6/14, 6/21, 6/28
  • Summer Season Begins 7/5
• Lessons
  • Libero's Lesson
• Winners
  • Three-game winners ($8): Anna, Evan, Hugh, Stan, Vera (6)
• Loonies ($1)
  • High Game
    • A. Trevor beat Sal 501-317
    • B. Mark E beat Dave K 482-295
    • C. Karen F beat Bill L 420-256
  • Bingo Letters (ED)
    • A. Roger, STRAPPED, 90
    • B. Vera, SEDATED, 84
    • C. Janet, PRODDED, 110
  • Weekly Challenge (Rosh Hashanah or Hockey)
    • A. Trevor, SMACK, 45
    • B. Mark E, BRUTAL, 11
    • C. Karen, GOON, 22
• BL/WC/WJ
  • Bingo Letters: TBA
  • WC: Yom Kippur/?

October 5th, 2005

• General announcements
• Upcoming events
  • Kingston Cup 10/29-30
  • Brantford 11/5
  • WSC 11/17-20
  • Cambridge 12/17
  • Oshawa ?
  • Toronto vs. Mississauga ?
  • Club's 31st Birthday 2/22
  • Last regular night of Winter Season 6/7
  • LCT 6/14, 6/21, 6/28
  • Summer Season Begins 7/5
• Lessons
  • Libero's Lesson
• Winners
  • Three-game winners ($8): Don, Glenn M, Jim C (streak 6), Rikki, Vera
• Loonies ($1)
  • High Game
    • A. Zev beat Evan 533-345
    • B. Lisa beat Heather 481-301
    • C. Janet beat Norma 486-270
  • Bingo Letters (AS)
    • A. Gene, WAVIEST, 81
    • B. Mark E, COASTER, 79
    • C. Janet, SCHOLAR, 84
  • Weekly Challenge (Autumn)
    • A. Roger, STORM
    • B. Vera, WINERIES
    • C. Merran, BRRR
• BL/WC/WJ
  • Bingo Letters: TBA
  • WC: Rosh Hashanah

September 28th, 2005

• General announcements
  • MWMST 9/23-25
• Upcoming events
  • Kingston Cup 10/29-30
  • Brantford 11/5
  • WSC 11/17-20
  • Cambridge 12/17
  • Oshawa ?
  • Toronto vs. Mississauga ?
  • Club's 31st Birthday 2/22
  • Last regular night of Winter Season 6/7
  • LCT 6/14, 6/21, 6/28
  • Summer Season Begins 7/5
• Lessons
  • Libero's Lesson
• Winners
  • Three-game winners ($8): Craig, Dain, Janet, Jim, Ross
• Loonies ($1)
  • High Game
    • A. Ray beat Hugh 497-374
    • B. Vivienne beat Ani 509-310
    • C. Shane beat Ilana 455-271
  • Bingo Letters (G)
    • A. Ray, GRAZERS, 111
    • B. Roger, SIGNALS, 78
    • C. Paul Wigley, PEAKING, 78
  • Weekly Challenge (Tournament Word)
    • A. Glenn M, EVENT
    • B. Geoff G, QUIETLY
    • C. Joseph, INSECURE
• BL/WC/WJ
  • Bingo Letters: TBA
  • WC: Autumn Word

September 21st, 2005

• General announcements
• Upcoming events
  • MWMST 9/23-25 (reg'n closed)
  • Calgary 9/28-10/2
  • Kingston Cup 10/29-30
  • Brantford 11/5
  • WSC 11/17-20
  • Cambridge 12/17
  • Oshawa ?
  • Toronto vs. Mississauga ?
  • Club's 31st Birthday 2/22
  • Last regular night of Winter Season 6/7
  • LCT 6/14, 6/21, 6/28
  • Summer Season Begins 7/5
• Lessons
  • Libero's Lesson
• Winners
  • Three-game winners ($8): Barry M, Dain, Glenn M, Ron, Zev
• Loonies ($1)
  • High Game
    • A. Stuart beat Maria 498-377
    • B. Denis beat Mark E 491-254
    • C. Chrstine beat Matt Ross 420-301
  • Bingo Letters (GU)
    • A. Ross, OUTAGES, 88
    • B. none
    • C. Norma, GOUGERS, 72
  • Weekly Challenge (Film Festival Word)
    • A. Zev, FILMIEST, 70
    • B. Stuart, MOVIE, 34
    • C. none submitted
• BL/WC/WJ
  • Bingo Letters: TBA
  • WC: TBA

September 14th, 2005

• General announcements
  • Stratford 9/10
• Upcoming events
  • MWMST 9/23-25 (reg'n deadline 9/16)
  • Calgary 9/28-10/2
  • Kingston Cup 10/29-30
  • Brantford 11/5
  • WSC 11/17-20
  • Cambridge 12/17
  • Oshawa ?
  • Toronto vs. Mississauga ?
  • Club's 31st Birthday 2/22
  • Last regular night of Winter Season 6/7
  • LCT 6/14, 6/21, 6/28
  • Summer Season Begins 7/5
• Lessons
  • Libero's Lesson
• Winners
  • Three-game winners ($8): Evan, Joy, Lynda, Mark H and Pam
• Loonies ($1)
  • High Game
    • A. Maria beat Glenn M 509-321
    • B. Michael L beat Alex Ji 571-295
    • C. Barry M beat Joseph B 437-397
  • Bingo Letters (MW)
    • A. none
    • B. none
    • C. none
  • Weekly Challenge (High First Move)
    • A. Tony L, SHELLER, 83
    • B. Roger, ZANIEST, 100
    • C. none submitted
• BL/WC/WJ
  • Bingo Letters: TBA
  • WC: TBA

September 7th, 2005

• General announcements
  • No more human word judges
  • New summer season in July and August 2006
• Upcoming events
  • Stratford 9/10
  • MWMST 9/23-25 (early reg'n until 9/9, late reg'n until 9/16)
  • Calgary 9/28-10/2
  • Kingston Cup 10/29-30
  • Brantford 11/5
  • WSC 11/17-20
  • Cambridge 12/17
  • Oshawa ?
  • Toronto vs. Mississauga ?
  • Club's 31st Birthday 2/22
  • Last regular night of Winter Season 6/7
  • LCT 6/14, 6/21, 6/28
  • Summer Season Begins 7/5
• Lessons
  • Libero's Lesson
• Winners
  • Club Championship: Zev, Gene R, Vera
  • June LCT: Evan, Roger, Joseph
  • Rotisserie: Denis Farbstein
• BL/WC/WJ
  • Bingo Letters: MW
  • WC: Highest Opening Play