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FALL / WINTER 2024 49 club programs events AFFINITY GROUPS Get to know these WAC groups and discover a new hobby or friend group! You can also join chat groups on the WAC app by tapping Menu > Stay Connected > The WAC Chat > Join an official chat. COMING IN JANUARY 2025! WAC Whiskey Club Looking to explore the world of whiskey with fellow enthusiasts? Join the new WAC Whiskey Club. Membership offers exclusive access to tastings, events, and educational sessions led by experts. Join us to deepen your appreciation for whiskey and connect with a community of like-minded aficionados. Email Mary Ellen Jilek, Director Club Events, at mjilek@wac.net for information on yearly dues and to get on the list. Space is limited. Innovators: STEM & Tech Community We're thrilled to introduce the Innovators: STEM & Tech Community affinity group, tailored for professionals in the tech and STEM industries. Share your ideas for events and gatherings to help build and strengthen this dynamic community at the WAC by emailing us at clubprograms@wac. net. Check out the full calendar of Affinity Group gatherings on the WAC app. Menu > Club Events > Affinity Groups. WAC Outdoor Adventure WAC Outdoor Adventure is seeking a new member leader to help plan excursions and fill our calendar with activities! If you enjoy spending time outdoors hiking, beachcombing, climbing, fishing or doing any other fun pursuits, Outdoor Adventure is for you. If you're interested in taking on this role, please reach out to Club Programs at clubprograms@wac.net. ballet in just 45 minutes— the perfect length for curious minds. Saturday;11 am & 1 pm; complimentary. Children's Holiday Show: Magic Show with Nate Jester DECEMBER 15 Nate Jester is a master of magic, illusion, and laughs! Experience his astonishing tricks and silly surprises during this 45-minute show. It's an easy and fun way to spend a winter morning with family. Sunday; 11 am; complimentary. WAC LGBTQ+ Night at the Christmas Market DECEMBER 18 Embrace the holiday spirit at Seattle's Christmas Market at Seattle Center! This festive gathering is inspired by the German tradition of hosting Christmas Markets full of local art, handmade crafts, delicious treats, and unique gifts. Wander the 80-plus stalls, drink mulled wine, and snack on sweet and savory treats as you celebrate the season with a winter evening under twinkling lights. Wednesday; 6 pm; $15. Holiday Shoppers Tea DECEMBER 19 Celebrate the season with one of the WAC's longest-running traditions. Enjoy a buffet of sweet and savory treats accompanied by a perfectly brewed cup of tea on a winter afternoon. No-host champagne bar also available. Thursday; 2–3:30 pm; see WAC app for pricing. New Year's Eve Family Bash DECEMBER 31 Families, get ready for a night to remember! Dress in your most festive attire and join us for an early 8 pm countdown to 2025, complete with confetti. Appetizers and a delightful dessert buffet keep you fed while the DJ keeps you dancing. Play games, celebrate, and welcome the New Year with other WAC families. Tuesday; 6–8 pm; pricing on WAC app; cancel by December 23. New Year's Eve Bash DECEMBER 31 Step into a dazzling world of elegance and excitement as we say goodbye to 2024 and hello to 2025 in spectacular fashion! The Crystal Ballroom will transform into the • WACky Knitters • Mahjong Club • Book Club • Outdoor Adventure Club • Supper Club • WAC LGBTQ+ • Heritage Club • WAC Walkers • Discover Seattle Club • 50s-Plus • Cocktail Club • Chess Club • WAC on the Water • Craft Collective