AARP The Magazine's National Spelling Bee to Take Place June 14th in Cheyenne, Wyoming

Event Draws Contestants Age 50+ from Across the U.S.

***Call for Entries Open Until June 7th.***

Learn more and register at http://www.aarp.org/SpellingBee

WASHINGTON, April 17 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- AARP The Magazine, the definitive voice for 50+ Americans and the world's largest-circulation magazine with more than 33 million readers, today announced it would sponsor the 13th annual National Spelling Bee on June 14, 2008 at the Little America Hotel and Resort inCheyenne, Wyoming. Up to 250 competitors age 50+ will have the chance to compete against spellers from across the country in this full-day event.

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"The popularity of this event has continued to grow with our members and we are thrilled to be able to welcome more spellers than ever before to this year's competition," said Steve Slon, editor of AARP The Magazine.

In the AARP The Magazine-sponsored bee for students, the 50+ aged spellers are allowed to miss three words before being knocked out of the competition. The day begins with a written competition in the morning, narrowing the field to the top 15 who go on to compete in the oral spelling rounds. Contestants of AARP The Magazine's National Spelling Bee pay their own way to participate and are competing for more than $1,000 in prizes. Additionally, the winner will be flown toNew York City to appear on national television.

AARP The Magazine's National Spelling Bee, formerly the AARP National Senior Spelling Bee, was founded in 1996 by a group of Cheyenne AARP members who wanted to challenge the 50+ community to keep their minds sharp as they age. Over the years, it has grown into a highly competitive and challenging event attracting adult spellers from all over the country andCanada. It is open to anyone age 50 or older, except previous winners, and is supported by NRTA: AARP's Educator Community and the Staying Sharp program.

"It's always an exciting event with an impressive display of knowledge and skill. The competition is fierce, but fun too," said AARP Wyoming Director Rita Inoway. "It's great to see so many people challenging their mental fitness, and we look forward to welcoming more spellers than ever before June 14 to the AARP Magazine National Spelling Bee in Cheyenne."

HOW TO ENTER

Those interested in entering the 2008 competition can do so via http://www.aarp.org/SpellingBee. There is a $25 entry fee for participants and spellers must be at least 50 years old by June 14, 2008. Study tips are also available online. The event is open to the public and anyone interested in watching and cheering on the spellers is welcome to attend.

Additional information about AARP The Magazine's National Spelling Bee, including the 2007 results and video coverage, is available online at http://www.aarp.org/SpellingBee.

About AARP The Magazine

With more than 33 million readers nationwide, AARP The Magazine (www.aarpmagazine.org) is the world's largest circulation magazine and the definitive lifestyle publication for Americans 50+. Reaching over 22.5 million households, AARP The Magazine delivers comprehensive content through in-depth celebrity interviews, health and fitness features, consumer interest information and tips, book and movie reviews and financial guidance. Published bimonthly in print and continually online, AARP The Magazine was founded in 1958 and is the flagship title of AARP Publications.

About AARP

AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan membership organization that helps people 50+ have independence, choice and control in ways that are beneficial and affordable to them and society as a whole. AARP does not endorse candidates for public office or make contributions to either political campaigns or candidates. We produce AARP The Magazine, the definitive voice for 50+ Americans and the world's largest-circulation magazine with over 33 million readers; AARP Bulletin, the go-to news source for AARP's 39 million members and Americans 50+; AARP Segunda Juventud, the only bilingual U.S. publication dedicated exclusively to the 50+ Hispanic community; and our website, AARP.org. AARP Foundation is an affiliated charity that provides security, protection, and empowerment to older persons in need with support from thousands of volunteers, donors, and sponsors. We have staffed offices in all 50 states, theDistrict of Columbia,Puerto Rico, and theU.S. Virgin Islands.

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