TheChicago Area Illinois State Senior Spelling Bee contest will be held onWednesday, June 10, at 9:30 a.m., at the Bernard Horwich Building, 3003W. Touhy Ave., Chicago. Winners will advance to the regionalsemi-finals and the state finals will be held at the Illinois StateFair on Senior Day, Monday, Aug. 17. To participate, call 773/508-1053,by May 15 to reserve your place.TheChicago area event is sponsored by CJE SeniorLife, in partnership withthe Association of Illinois Senior Centers and the Illinois Departmenton Aging.
Anyone 50 years of age or older is eligible to participate but space is limited.
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