LAF scrabble tournament on Feb 27

Scrabble Bash 2016, the annual scrabble tournament of the Lanka Alzheimer's Foundation (LAF) gets underway on Saturday, February 27 at the Foundation premises located at Ketawalamulla Lane, Colombo 10. The tournament is scheduled to start at from 9.30 a.m. and continue till 4.00 p.m.

World player Mrs. Shaila Amalean, who has stick handled the tournament since its inaugural event at the Barefoot in 2009 will again act as the facilitator of the event.

Scrabble is one of the many games promoted to stimulate brain activity to distance dementia.

A number of studies carried out on 'brain sport' has proven that mentally stimulating activities in early and middle adulthood are strongly connected to reducing the risk of Alzheimer's Disease. Social aspects of such games can reduce loneliness and depression as well.

Lanka Alzheimer's Foundation is looking for sponsorships, as many elders who are interested in the game look forward to attending the event. A person is charged Rs.2500, while a team of four works out to Rs.10,000, which includes lunch for the participants and facilitators. Call 2667080 on any week day between 9.00 a.m. and 5.00 p.m. for more information and registration.