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WINTER / SPRING 2024 45 The heart of downtown With a Clubhouse that's smack dab in the heart of downtown Seattle, the WAC is a desired destination for members and sponsored guests alike to host all manner of gatherings. WAC member William Waldo helped his father, Jim Waldo, celebrate his 75th birthday with 30 friends, colleagues, and family members in the Johnson Lobby Lounge on a Sunday aernoon in October. Knowing Jim has been com- ing to the Club since he was a boy, Jim's partner, Connie Miller, worked with Jen- nifer to plan the event. "We were happy we could celebrate Jim at a place he and his family hold dear," Connie says. "We knew his invited friends and colleagues would especially enjoy the familiar and exceptional WAC hospitality." e WAC also remains a popular place for couples to plan weddings and related festivities. at includes Maya and Connor Galligan. Connor's mom, Kathy, lives in Boston but was able to collaborate seamlessly with the Catering team on a rehearsal dinner and recep- tion. "My husband and I had never visited Seattle prior to Maya and Connor's wedding," Kathy says. "We got to see all the major sites and loved our time there. Jennifer made the planning of our events so easy!" u Washington Athletic Club banquet rooms can host events of all sizes. Wedding couples, like Maya and Connor Galligan, left, often choose the Club for its prime downtown location. Learn more about weddings at the WAC on page 46. P H O T O S : W A LT E R Z A M O J S K I , E M I L I O H U E R TA S , K I M B E R LY P E R S O N