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(414) 281-2450

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Senior Spelling Bee

May 9 | 1 PM
1400 W Sonata Drive, Milwaukee

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Join us for a classic spelling showdown! Whether you’re stepping up to spell or cheering from the crowd, everyone is welcome for a good time. Come see how local seniors enjoy life at Wilson Commons!

  • Spellers of all skill levels are welcome
  • We’ll follow Scripps National Spelling Bee rules as a guide
  • Official rules can be found below
  • The spelling bee will be conducted orally, any request for an accommodation should be made at time of registration below. Requests reviewed on a case by case basis
  • All participants will receive a certificate and souvenir
  • Prizes for our Champion, Finalists & Semifinalists

OFFICIAL RULES (Shortened):

  1. Format: Conducted orally and in rounds.  If you spell it correctly, you move on to the next round; if you spell it incorrectly, you are out.  Any request for any accommodations must be made at time of registration.
  2. Competition List: Merriam-Webster Unabridged is the official dictionary for the spelling bee
  3. Requests: The speller can request a definition and the word to be used in a sentence
  4. Spellers: When it is your turn, you must approach the microphone; once you begin spelling you must keep going, you cannot go back and change the spelling
  5. Champion: If only one person remains at the end of a round, then the next round begins with the one speller.  They must spell the next word correctly to become the champion.
  6. Have fun!
Download Full Rules

Please complete the below form to reserve your space.

RSVP by May 2, 2025

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Contact Kaitlin Kelly at 414-908-4228 or email kkelly@capricommunities.com

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1500 W Sonata Drive
Milwaukee, WI 53221
(414) 281-3400

Tucked away on seven acres of scenic land just south of Milwaukee’s Wilson Park, Wilson Commons senior living campus offers all the comforts and privacy of home, with plenty of opportunities for fun, friendship, and healthy activity. For residents who request or require some assistance with their daily living activities, Wilson Commons’ Assisted Living apartment homes provide privacy, comfort, and personal care for each resident.