January’s Scrabble Club Winners

The Leisure World Scrabble Club met on all four Wednesdays in January. The members posted 46 scores above 300 and 24 bingos (i.e., the use of all seven tiles in one move).

Diane Seeger scored above 300 nine times, partly thanks to five bingos; her high score was 396. Larry Edgar also had nine scores above 300; he counted four bingos, and his best game scored 398.

Suthy Chhoeuy posted eight totals above 300 and five bingos, with her best score totaling 418. Bob Ruderman had the highest score (419), as well as the most bingos (nine); he scored above 300 five times.

Wanda Bemben also had five games above 300; her best score was 334. Club President Maria Giegerich posted three totals above 300 and one bingo, with her best score at 307.

Sue Gass and Ruth Depuy each topped 300 three times. Gass’ best score was 356, while Depuy’s was 323. Club Vice President Sylvia Makus posted one score above 300, at 331.

The club meets every Wednesday from 1-4 p.m. in Clubhouse 3, Room 5. New members are welcome.

—Larry Edgar