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30 WAC Magazine | wac.net club life gatsby gala Celebrate our 95th anniversary Gatsby Gala honors the WAC's 1930 opening As we mark the WAC's 95th year with the Gatsby Gala and other special occasions, we reflect on the enduring legacy of the Club. Since opening in 1930, the Washington Athletic Club has been a cornerstone of Seattle's downtown community. The WAC Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, is dedicated to preserving and enhancing our historic Clubhouse, proudly listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Every dollar raised by the Foundation goes directly to preserving, restoring, and enhancing our iconic building. Donations may be made in-person at the Gatsby Gala or online at any time at wac.net/foundation. is fall, we're celebrating 95 years of the WAC at the Gatsby Gala on Friday, October 17. Don your most elegant attire and slip in through a secret speakeasy entrance before ascending to the Crystal Ballroom for a night of throwback fun at this event benefitting the Washington Athletic Club Foundation. emed attire will be all the rage as we go back to a time when flappers ruled the night. Join this stylish Jazz Age celebration! All proceeds from the Gatsby Gala will go to the WAC Foundation, including a planned renovation of the 6th Floor Pool, one of the Club's most historic and beloved spaces. e WAC Foundation is having a busy year, also helping fund construction of a new Pilates studio on the 8th Floor and new yoga space on the 4th Floor. "We're very grateful to the Foundation for helping these spaces come to reality," President & CEO Suzana Sakay says. "We're also looking forward to some significant im- provements in the pool as well as other projects around the Clubhouse." Become a part of Club preservation and restoration efforts when you attend the Gatsby Gala, an opulent shin- dig celebrating the WAC's enduring history. Attendees will enjoy a silent auction and sit-down dinner along with live entertainment and more. ey will also be treated to a secret Clubhouse entrance. Silent-auction prizes will include vaca- tion getaways, highly coveted early WAC member numbers, private party services from the Club Programs team, and much more. "e private parties were a huge hit last year," Director of Club Events Mary Ellen Jilek says. Last year's party raised nearly a quarter-million dollars for the Foundation. "Our members continue to show huge generosity," Suzana says. "We hope even more members will help us grow the Foundation and create lasting impact on Clubhouse improve- ments." FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17 | 6:30–10 PM CRYSTAL BALLROOM $195; PURCHASE TICKETS ON THE WAC APP