The Sri Lanka Association of Senior Citizens organizes the above event for competitors over the age of 50 years annually is considered a mind stimulating pastime which helps to ward off dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease. The added benefit is that it keeps friends together in happy
rivalry instead of facing loneliness - a Problem older persons have to contend with.
The Competition will be held on October 22 at the Colombo Hilton which is played under two categories. The ‘A’ category will play seven games while the ‘B’ category players are to play five games.
The ‘A’ category winner will receive the Deshabandu Clara Motwani Memorial Cup. ‘B’ Category is to receive the Rajathy Kandasamy Memorial Cup. Prizes will also be awarded for the Highest Game score and Highest Word score.
Entry forms can be obtained from Mrs. Indrani Atukorale, 102/1, Dharmapala Mawatha, Colombo 7 and Mrs. Delryn Wijesinha, 27, Ridgeway Place, Bambalapitiya.
Entries close on 10th October.