According to a 2022 Adult Literacy Report by Statistics Canada, 49 per cent of the adult population scored below high-school levels.
In Kelowna, the Project Literacy Adult Team Spelling Bee Fundraiser collects funds for community literacy programs.
The event sees teams working together to determine the correct spelling of each word, with the team captain having the final say on the correct spelling.
91裸聊视频淪pelling words is a great way to think about our language, and how thoughts create words to express how we feel,91裸聊视频� said Paul Zuurbier, Project Literacy Central Okanagan Society, executive director.
The event is sponsored by Pushor Mitchell Lawyers and Source Office Furniture.
91裸聊视频淚t91裸聊视频檚 not only a fun team-bonding event but a way to support a great cause,91裸聊视频� said Joni Metherell, Pushor Mitchell, managing partner. 91裸聊视频淧roject Literacy91裸聊视频檚 youth and adult education programs help build up our community and have a lasting, positive impact on the personal and professional lives of people.
This year91裸聊视频檚 teams include Pushor Mitchell, Okanagan College, Kelowna and Sunrise Rotaries, Urban Systems, Valley First, and Seniors for Learning in Retirement.
The 5th Annual Adult Team Spelling Bee Fundraiser is Thursday, June 6 at the Coast Capri Hotel.
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