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Washington Athletic Club - Dedicated 1930 - At the WAC, we believe in our diverse, inclusive community. We believe that love and respect are stronger than hate. We believe that together is stronger than divided. We believe in Seattle. To enrich the quality of life of our members To be the premier city athletic club in America Leadership, Excellence, Integrity, Service, and Sensitivity Mission Vision Values Beliefs Statement FALL / WINTER 2025 9 WAC® MAGAZINE FALL/WINTER 2025 Volume 44, Number 4 ISSN 1091-7985 Washington Athletic Club ® 1325 Sixth Ave. Seattle, WA 98101 206.622.7900 www.wac.net / magazine@wac.net 206.464.3084 / fax 206.464.1392 Subscription: $18 / Single copies: $3 WAC Magazine (USPS 667-080) is published quarterly: Winter/Spring, Spring/Summer, Summer/Fall, and Fall/Winter by the Washington Athletic Club. Periodicals postage paid at Seattle, WA. Executive Staff Publisher: Suzana Sakay Director of Communications: Darrick Meneken Art Director: Alaina Buzas Senior Editor: Mae Folsom Jacobson For advertising information: Darrick Meneken 206.464.3084 dmeneken@wac.net Postmaster Send address changes to: Editor, WAC Magazine, 1325 Sixth Ave. Seattle, WA 98101 WAC and Washington Athletic Club are registered trademarks of the Washington Athletic Club. Suzana Sakay President & Chief Executive Officer ssakay@wac.net Wayne Milner Chief Operating Officer wmilner@wac.net Rena Wong Chief Financial Officer rwong@wac.net Kamil Turczanski Chief Revenue Officer kturczanski@wac.net Wendall Smith Vice President, Human Resources wsmith@wac.net Celebrate 95 years this holiday season is is my favorite time of the year! e excitement is all around us with our wonderful holiday lineup of events. Whether it's Santa photos, Jubilee, or GingerMania, there is something to celebrate virtually every day. In the next few weeks, we will officially mark our 95th year. What an amazing accomplishment! Since 1930, the WAC has remained consistent in our mission to enrich the quality of life of our members. And this is the time of year when we truly shine! is is also the best time of year to share the WAC. Our Friends & Family new membership offer is on now! rough January, members can earn WAC Rewards for sponsoring new members. Plus, your referrals will receive our best entry rates of the year. We also pause this time of year to show our gratitude. I remain humbled by the hundreds of member volunteers who give their time to make this club such a wonderful place. I'm also grateful for the 200 members who attended our Gatsby Gala benefitting the WAC Foundation and to the hundreds more who give so gener- ously to the foundation. And to all of our members—thank you for being a part of our wonderful community and for making the WAC part of your most cherished memories. is season, please look for our WAC 95 wines in Hagerty's and Torchy's along with limited-edi- tion WAC 95 gear in the Club Shop and on the WAC app. Finally, please join us at Jubilee 95 this December. If you haven't yet purchased your tickets, don't delay! If they're sold out, join the waitlist. You don't want to miss the best party of the year. See you at the Club! Suzana Sakay President & CEO Jubilee 95 Please recall that after 5 pm on Friday, December 5, the Clubhouse will only be open to Jubilee 95 attendees and registered Inn at the WAC guests. Department closures begin at 2 pm around the Club. Learn more about Jubilee 95 starting on page 34.