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first take holiday open house A renewed vibe is coming to down- town this holiday season as more pro- fessionals return to the office, retailers reopen storefronts, and city leaders look to revitalize Seattle's core. at's great news for WAC members, per- haps the strongest users and support- ers of the central business district. It's also great news for WAC mem- bers looking to get back to cherished holiday traditions, including the WAC Holiday Open House and Holiday Shoppers Tea. is year's three-day Holiday Open House takes place ursday–Friday, December 12–13, and ursday, December 19. "We believe this is going to be the best holiday season we've had downtown since before the pandem- ic," WAC President & CEO Chuck Nelson says. "More and more good news about downtown getting back to business comes out every week." is season, plan a trip down- town to enjoy the lights and buzz. Our annual festive decorations will adorn the Clubhouse beginning in early December. And the Holiday Open House will offer great shopping opportunities. "e WAC is the center of down- town life for our members—especial- ly during the holidays," Chuck says. "ere's no better way to step in from the cold and warm up than by walk- ing through our front doors." e Holiday Open House takes place 10 am–6 pm in the WAC lobby all three days, and the decorations stay up until aer New Year's, so there's plenty of time to bring in friends and family for selfies and a festive meal in one of our restaurants. You'll also find great gi ideas from the Spa at the WAC, Club Shop, and WAC wine cellar in the lobby—the headquarters for the Holiday Open House. Curated beauty packages, holiday decor and ornaments, WAC-logo gear, and great wine labels from the cellar will all be on sale. And gi-wrapping is complimentary. "We make holiday giving so simple with already-assembled spa sets, or we can recommend custom- ized treatments for your loved ones," Spa at the WAC Manager Kelleen Blanchard says. Adults 21 and over can also re- serve for our annual Holiday Shop- pers Tea on ursday, December 19. is tradition from the earliest days of the WAC is the perfect way to refuel with warm tea, petit fours, and great company. Holiday Open House Holiday Open House Thursday–Friday, December 12–13 Thursday, December 19 10 am–6 pm Holiday Shoppers Tea Thursday, December 19 2–3:30 pm Crystal Ballroom Price and reservations on the WAC app. View more WAC holiday events on page 30 and browse the Club Events calendar starting on page 46. For the most up-to-date calendar, view the WAC app. 10 WAC Magazine | wac.net