Do not pass Go: Go directly to Lorton Prison!
Lorton's Workhouse Arts Center was the Lorton Reformatory for nearly a century, and on Saturday, Feb. 23, it will once agin witness people going straight to jail — at the unlucky roll of the dice. The sixth annual Lorton Monopoly Tournament will be tense, and more than 100 players at multiple tables are anticipated. The top prize is $500. Are you following us on Facebook? Twitter? Lorton Realtors Ron Kowalski and Susan Borrelli of ReMax Gateway have raised nearly $25,000 for numerous charities since starting the event in 2007. All proceeds of this year's tournament will go to the Lorton Community Action Center. "Every year, Susan and I take a break from selling real houses for real money, and have fun playing with little green houses …
Competition was fierce at the final table in this year's Monopoly tournament to benefit Habitat for Humanity.
Lorton's Matthew McFarland, 14, is the champion of this year's Monopoly Tournament to benefit Habitat for Humanity. The five-hour event, headed by local Realtors Ron Kowalski & Susan Borrelli, raised more than $5,000. This was the fifth annual tournament, and this year it took place at the Workhouse Arts Center. "I don't really have a strategy," said McFarland, who took home a $500 prize. "I just buy everything I can and when I get low on money I stop." How will he spend the money? "I'll probably put it in stocks and mutual funds," McFarland said. Luck and Skill "I think Monopoly is a game of strategy and luck and it transcends all ages," said Kowalski, who, for four years, ran the McDonald's Monopoly promotion. "Kids and adult can …
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Ron Kowalski
5:33 pm on Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Thanks to all who participated in our 5th Annual Monopoly Tournament. As always, it is a fun event to organize and great to see so many familiar faces. Special thanks to Glory Days Grill-Lorton, The Workhouse Arts Center, and Diana York-Photographer for their generous contributions! See you next year! -Ron K. more ›