MahJong Madness

By Sheila Jiwani Join Me

Event Details

Location

Carbonara Trattoria, 5499 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody, GA 30338

Date and time

January 19, 2026 12:30 PM

Come and join my event!

Friends:

At first, it was the little things…. Missed appointments, forgetting to pay the gas bill here
and there. Then came not remembering how to get to our favorite restaurant, difficulty
following a conversation, repeating things and the anxious look. Alzheimer’s disease
affects memory, thinking, and behavior. Almost two thirds of Alzheimer’s patients are women.

Many of us have a loved one, friend, acquaintance, or even caregivers to those who are
battling Alzheimer’s. While there is no cure yet, we can act by supporting research in
earlier diagnosis for this goal to stop, slow and prevent the disease.

For many years my husband and I have supported the Alzheimer’s Association for their
valuable and endless determination to eradicate this horrible disease. It is for this
reason that I am writing this email to express my deep desire to continue my support.

How? One of the national events the association supports throughout the year is called
DO WHAT YOU LOVE whereby you can participate in any sporting event, game day,
baking sale etc. 
So, we will be supporting this initiative by organizing a GAME DAY (American mahjong; Chinese mahjong; bridge; canaster and rummy just to name a few) where participants
can register for a minimum donation of $50.00 per person or $200 per table of 4.

However, no worries if you don’t play. You can still support my cause and donate to the
Alzheimer's Association website so they can continue their relentless work for research, care and support.
I urge you to please remember those who have been touched by this disease or are
undergoing a fierce battle with it. Please share this email with your family, friends and
business associates. All donations on the Alzheimer's Association website are tax deductible.
 
PHOTO GALLERY: Scroll to the bottom of the page to view. 

REQUIREMENTS TO PLAY:
Table of 4 required (minimum donation $200. Bring your own game/mat/card) Names of participants need to be emailed to sheilajiwani@jiwani.com). No Walk Ins. 

Please name your team!
   
REQUIREMENTS TO ONLY DONATE
None...... Just click DONATE NOW at the top of this page and show your support. Optional to post player name

Date: January 19, 2026, 
Check In: 12:30pm
Play: 1:00pm 
Break/Snacks: 2:30pm 
Resume Play: 3:00pm  
End: 4:30pm 
Tables and Chairs will be provided.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE JANUARY 16TH!

Raffles and door prizes. Snacks and beverages will be provided.

How lucky are we to have the following supporters and sponsors:

Carbonara Trattoria
Estee Lauder Goodie bags for all participants
Mirage massage
Jiwani Custom Clothiers
Nina Nails
Rasoi Indian Cuisine
Publix
Ed Gazzola
Enchanted Forest 
Alzheimer’s Association

Thank you to all our supporters

$500

Top supporter

Jameel Jiwani

Dec 28, 2025

Another $1000 will be donated from Capital Group. So total donation $1500.

$500

Top supporter

Bennett & Pless (ed & Bonnie)

Dec 26, 2025

$300

Top supporter

Avignon Group

Dec 09, 2025

Our group, Avignon, looks forward to playing Mahjong with you at this great event! Thanks so much for organizing it!

$250

Top supporter

Carla And Brent Brown

Jan 06, 2026

$200

Top supporter

Marianne Cook

Jan 07, 2026

Name of team: The Drones Players: Marianne Cook Vera Newman Andrea Smith Jeanine Bekerman

$200

Top supporter

Sam Sears

Jan 06, 2026

This donation is from Cody Moss, Kathryn Begg, Marty Schmidt and me!!! We are looking forward to participating and supporting the Alzheimer’s Association and its ongoing research and advocacy for folks like my mother. Thank you for your support of this important cause.

$200

Top supporter

Puja Singh

Dec 09, 2025

Table for 4 - Puja, Leena, Binita and Ritu

$200

Top supporter

Mahjong Mavens

Dec 09, 2025

Our team name is Mahjong Mavens consisting of the following: Brenda Beadles, Lisa Jones, Debbie Adams, and Donna Doetsch. Thanks Sheila, and we are excited about January 19!!

$100

Top supporter

Spencer Hastings-associatesmd Medical Group

Jan 06, 2026

Such a great cause!

$100

Top supporter

Alix Hillyer

Jan 09, 2026

Looking forward to playing with Sue Corcoran, Jeanne Marie Wieland and Tammy Connell

$100

Top supporter

Ann Qualls

Dec 09, 2025

Looking forward to a fun event supporting a great cause. Thanks for organizing this!

$100

Top supporter

Maria Gabor

Jan 08, 2026

$100

Top supporter

Joanne Truffelman

Jan 08, 2026

Good luck my friend. I know you’ll raise mega bucks !

$100

Top supporter

Liz Glanville

Dec 19, 2025

Dear Sheila-such a great cause!! Love , Liz

$50

Top supporter

Hunter Marks

Jan 08, 2026

$50

Top supporter

Carmen Weissman

Jan 08, 2026

$50

Top supporter

Laurie Munn

Jan 10, 2026

Looking forward to it! I am playing at Kathy Wilkie’s table.

$50

Top supporter

Sue Corcoran

Jan 09, 2026

I'm looking forward to playing for a cure on Monday, January 19. Thank you for the invitation.

$50

Top supporter

Jeanne Marie Wieland

Jan 09, 2026

Looking forward to supporting this important cause, our team is the Mahj Squad with Tammy Connell, Sue Corcoran, Alix Hillyer and me.

$50

Top supporter

Kris Mamaghani

Jan 10, 2026

Thank you Sheila. Looking forward to playing at Kathy Wilkie's table!

$50

Top supporter

Lori Desoutter

Jan 10, 2026

Looking forward to playing mahjongg and raising money for a great cause.

$50

Top supporter

Preeta Bhasin

Dec 08, 2025

Looking forward to playing

$50

Top supporter

Tania Jackson

Jan 07, 2026

$50

Top supporter

Glee Lanb

Dec 20, 2025

What a wonderful charity to support! Alzheimer’s is such a sad disease that touches so many of us and our loved ones.

$50

Top supporter

Tricia Baynton

Dec 16, 2025

Sorry I cannot play. Will be out of town that day.

$50

Top supporter

Leah Blum

Dec 09, 2025

Looking forward to the tournament! I will be playing with Andrea Denny!

$50

Top supporter

Kathy Wilkie

Dec 08, 2025

Really looking forward to this event. Thank you Sheila for planning it and inviting me!

$50

Top supporter

Margaret Ducloz

Dec 08, 2025

This Charity is close to my heart as a very dear Friend is dealing with it! I’m very happy to participate!

$50

Top supporter

Shweta Kalavar

Dec 08, 2025

$50

Top supporter

Amrita Chhabra

Dec 08, 2025

Thank you Sheila for organizing this great event . We will be 4 on a table Donating $50 each .. Thank you so so much ❤️❤️

$50

Top supporter

Neetu Das

Dec 08, 2025

$40

Top supporter

Meg Wallace

Dec 13, 2025

Not playing. Thank you for raising money and awareness to such an important cause.

$35

Top supporter

Lynn A Agnes

Dec 09, 2025

I am so sorry to miss this wonderful event.

My achievements

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Sponsor Packages

The above event (“Event”) is a third-party fundraiser being held for the Alzheimer’s Association ("Association"). These sponsorships only apply to the Event. 100% of the fee that a donor pays for a listed sponsorship package becomes a non-refundable, direct donation to the Association, for which the Association will issue the donor a receipt. Other than this donation, the donor’s sponsorship of the Event creates no relationship of any kind between the Association and the donor; the Association will provide no goods or services to the donor for the donation.

The Event is not organized, managed or operated by the Association; it is organized, managed and operated by the noted fundraiser. Any recognition, benefits or promotional value associated with a sponsorship package is the sole responsibility of the fundraiser, and questions, arrangements or concerns regarding them are between the fundraiser and donor.

Event Teams