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MEET ROSE
Go behind the scenes with
new WAC Chairwoman
Rose Mitchell
A life aquatic
e benefits of swimming
last a lifetime—yours!
Here comes fall!
From football season
to Oktoberfest, the season
of change is upon us
Executive Report
A look back at 2018–2019
and toward what's next
New Chairwoman
Rose Mitchell takes over
as Chairwoman of the
WAC Board of Governors
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columns
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First Take
Sailing champions
Must-hear podcasts
Pumpkin swim
Taste
Pickling
Cocktail corner
Thanksgiving planning
Living Fit
Swimming's benefits
Instructor insights
Exercise of the month
Club Life
Members making a difference
Reciprocal club
Ask member services
PostScript
Dock Night
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Letters
Opening remarks from
the Chairwoman and
President & CEO
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calendars
Events & Tickets
Athletic Programs
Wellness Programs
Spa Treatments
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SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER 2019 • Volume 38, Number 5
Chairwoman Rose Mitchell
photographed across the
street from the WAC Clubhouse.
Photography:
Jenn Repp
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