It’ll be a triple-word score at Scrabble With The Stars Monday, with Canadian celebs laying down tiles alongside some of the world’s top Scrabble players — all for the benefit of Toronto’s Performing Arts Lodge.
The 8th annual gala benefit at the Arcadian Court on Bay — in which public-spirited civilians and businessfolk pay to play — helps fund Toronto’s PAL, a celebrated retirement residence on the Esplanada for Canadian artists, actors, musicians, etc., who don’t generally reach retirement age with much of a nest egg.
This year’s event proceeds will specifically be directed toward an assisted-living care projects for aging performers with health issues.
VIP players this year include Gordon Pinsent, Colin Mochrie, Deb McGrath, Naomi Snieckus, Air Farceur Alan Park, Dave Broadfoot, Canadian be-bop drum legend Archie Alleyne, Jennifer Dale, MacHomer star Rick Miller, cast members from War Horse and hosts Jeanne Beker and Barry Flatman.
As well, world champion Joel Wapnick and top-ranked North American female player Robin Pollock Daniel, will be on hand to auction off their skills.
Typically they attract bids of $1,000-plus to stand over shoulders and suggest plays.
More info at scrabblewiththestars.ca
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