Who will BEE crowned RVNA Spelling Bee champ in 2018?
Scheduled for Wednesday, March 7, at 7 p.m., at the Ridgefield Playhouse, the Annual RVNA Spelling Bee brings together members of the community for a fun evening of friendly competition to benefit a great cause – RVNA Nursing Education.
Meet your contestants:
- John Apinis, RN, BSN, RVNA Director of Nursing Services
- Chris Augustine, Ridgefield Fire Department
- Deirdre Basile, Ph.D., Ridgefield Council of PTAs
- Lyndsay Clark, Kickfit CT
- John Dunleavy, M.D., OrthoConnecticut
- Kate Fitzpatrick, Kate Fitzpatrick Consulting
- Carol Gardell, Ridgefield Thrift Shop
- Amy Piantaggini, Ridgefield Conservatory of Dance
- Steve Scalzo, Ridgefield Little League
- Matt Stamatis, Ridgefield High School student
- Kate Tinsley, Ridgefield police officer
- Tim Washer, comedian and former “Saturday Night Live” writer
- Jonathan Winn, Thrown Stone Theater Company
Who will be the winner? It’s anyone’s game, but the real winner is RVNA’s Nursing Education program. Funds raised through the Spelling Bee support RVNA Nursing Education. RVNA spends approximately $40,000 per year on education and in-service training for its more than 80 nurses, therapists, and home health aides. Last year, the agency served more than 1,500 patients, making well over 48,000 home care visits in 28 western Connecticut towns.
The RVNA Spelling Bee promises to be fun for the whole family while supporting an organization that serves so many in our own community and beyond. Tickets are $20 for adults/$5 for students and can be purchased online at ridgefieldvna.org.
Tickets are also available at RVNA’s Center for Exceptional Care, located at 27 Governor Street, and at the door.
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