Concentration is the key

Participants in action

Winners of both categories

The tournament will be organised by Shaila Amalean, a former National Player,and her team

“Know Dementia, Know Alzheimer’s”, is the theme for 2022, promoted by the Dementia community around the globe. Conversations on this theme will challenge stigma, provide information and lead to action and support for persons with dementia and their caregivers. 

The Lanka Alzheimer’s Foundation (LAF) which leads the campaign on behalf of persons and carers affected by dementia will launch its first awareness event for this year on February 26 (the last Saturday in February) with the annual Scrabble Bash. 

The tournament is being held after a lapse of one year due to COVID.
Scrabble is one of the many games promoted to stimulate brain activity. It also reduces loneliness and depression which are some of the risk factors for dementia. It is an ideal game to get the brain cells ticking as it requires players to constantly come up with new words to get high scores. Studies have suggested that decades of playing intensive Scrabble has had positive effects on cognitive abilities. 

The tournament will be organised by Shaila Amalean, a former National Player,and her team. The tournament this year is for all adults who have been fully vaccinated. Those who have participated over the years will endorse that a fun day is guaranteed for all.

Those interested in participating can obtain more information by calling the Lanka Alzheimer’s office on 2667080, . The Foundation looks forward to participation as well as sponsorship from the community. Awards and prizes will be awarded to participants. Participants are required to bring their own Scrabble Boards. 

2667082 or 2667084 and also to register their names
The entry fee is Rs.2500 per participant and Rs.10,000 for a team of 4 players. Sponsorships will enable us to waive off the entry fees for participants, as we do not want finances to come in the way of participation.
All participants will be provided refreshments, tea and lunch on a complimentary basis.

Registration starts at 9 am. Participants are requested to be on time at the Lanka Alzheimer’s Foundation located at 110, Ketawalamulla Lane, Colombo 10.