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CLUB PROGRAMS 206.464.3060 • clubprograms@wac.net December SU M T W TH F SA 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 1 | Seattle Men's Chorus Holiday Concert 1–31 | Oliver! 2 | Jubilee Casino Dealer Training 3, 10, 17 | WAC Toastmasters 6 | Red Hot Jubilee 8 | Christmastime at Thornewood Castle 10–11 | Pink Martini with Seattle Symphony 12 | Jackie Evancho 12 | Ham for the Holidays: Close Encounters of the Pork Rind N EW 13, 20 | Holiday Shoppers Tea N EW 14–15 | Santa Photos N EW 14 | Le Petit Nutcracker N EW 15 | A Christmas Carol 19 | WildLights at the Zoo 19 & 21 | NCAA Women's Volleyball Championship 20–22 | Cirque Dreams Holidaze 31 | New Year's Eve Party works: PreLink starts at 6 pm and gives everyone a chance to arrive, grab a beverage, enjoy appetizers, and be ready for SpeedLink at 6:30 pm. During SpeedLink, you'll meet 15 different people in threeminute link-ups. Everyone gets the same starter question to spark the conversation. After SpeedLink there's an all-play group activity before last call. Join us at the Top of the WAC for an evening of appetizers, socializing and networking. Planning ahead? Save the date for spring's WAC Link on April 21. To receive WAC Link updates and reminders, email club programs@wac.net and write "Link List" in subject line. 6–8 pm; complimentary (no reservations necessary); no host beverages; members and their guests welcome Opera Night at Ristorante Picolinos NEW Thursday, February 13, 2014 Shakespeare wrote, "If music be the food of love, play on." That quote will certainly apply to our perfect pairing of light opera and Italian dinner at Ristorante Picolinos in Ballard. Artists from Public Opera will perform favorite arias as you bask in the warmth of Picolinos' Old World ambiance while dining on authentic Italian cuisine. Our WAC platinum package includes a private social in Picolinos' heated Winter Garden with hors d'oeuvres and Prosecco (Italian sparkling wine), and preferred seating in the Main Salon for a three-course dinner enhanced by live operatic medleys. Start with a salad of seasonal mixed greens tossed in a light balsamic vinaigrette and then select a classic pasta entrée. For dessert, enjoy platters of European sweets accompanied by a refreshing limoncello cordial. Interspersed throughout the courses, the singers' voices will hold you in rapture. It's up to you to decide whether the music, the food, or the restaurant is the star of the evening. This romantic pre-Valentine's night of beautiful music, delightful dinner, and a rich Italian setting is not to be missed. Wine and cocktails available on an individual-pay basis. 6:30 pm; $60; cancel by February 6 ferry or in Winslow. Walk-on ferry fare not included. 9:20 am–2:40 pm; $48; cancel by October 31 N E W 7th Annual Tubing & Brews Saturday, February 8, 2014 Let's go tubing! This member favorite sells out every year and doesn't disappoint. Join the group for an evening of adventure on the tubing hill at The Summit at Snoqualmie ski resort. A motor coach will deliver our group to the tubing center for an exhilarating night on the slopes and two hours of endless entertainment as you swoosh down the hill in a rubber tube. After your inner thrill-seeker has been satisfied, we'll head south of the border to Los Cabos Restaurant in North Bend for late-night Mexican fare and margaritas. Dress warmly for this winter night to remember. Roundtrip transportation, tubing ticket, and latenight dinner with two beverages included. 4:30–11 pm; $85; cancel by January 30 FAMILY ACTIVITIES 14th Annual GingerMania Sunday, November 10 Contact Club Programs for availability. 1–3 pm; $60 per house; cancel by October 30 ESCAPADES Tribal Heritage: Suquamish Museum, Historic Sites & Casino Friday, November 8 Learn about Chief Seattle and his tribe in a pilgrimage to the new Suquamish Museum. The handsome new museum spotlights the chief, other admired tribal leaders, and the history and culture of the Suquamish people. During a one-hour docent-led tour, learn their story through topical displays of artifacts and exhibits. After the tour, visit nearby historic and contemporary attractions. Finish at the tribe's Clearwater Casino Resort for lunch in the Longhouse Buffet, before returning to the ferry. Transportation on Bainbridge, docent-led tour, admission fees, and lunch included. Meet on the 32 | Washington Athletic Club Magazine | NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2013 64th Annual Mother Son Banquet "Par–TEE" Friday, November 15 Don't miss your tee time and all the bunker-free fun at this Mother Son "Par–TEE." The evening will feature memory photos, a sweet and savory dinner, prizes, and best-ball competition at the WAC's own miniature golf course. Start with a specially created dinner menu for sons under 12 that features soft pretzel sticks, carrots, celery, dip, club sandwiches, tater tots, and broccoli. Top it off with a chocolate cupcake for dessert. Moms and sons over 12 will enjoy a roasted beet salad, grilled salmon with stoneground