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{BUZZ} F E B R UA RY / M A R C H | 2 0 1 4 Taking flight MUSEUM OF FLIGHT EXERCISE OF THE MONTH Taste of Tuscany AMID SOUTHERN TUSCANY'S COUNTRYSIDE, Castello Banfi's 2,400-acre estate cultivates some of the worlds' greatest vines. This March, the internationally acclaimed winery will share its insights and pour selected vintages at the kickoff event of our 2014 WAC Winemaker Dinner Series. Castello Banfi's U.S. wine ambassador Luciano Castiello will be the guest of honor at the March 1 event and will speak about each wine poured. Castello Banfi, a family-owned operation, takes pride in its organic and cutting-edge winemaking techniques. About 40 million years ago, the estate's land was under an ancient sea. Now, the maritime soil allows vines to grow deep, adding complexity and richness to the wines' flavor. Enjoy city and water views from the Top of the WAC as you take a trip to the tables and fields of Mediterranean winemaking. Join us at 6 pm. For more information on our Winemaker Dinner Series, see page 14, or contact Catering at 206.464.3050. Get your fix online Check out WAC Magazine online at wacmagazine.com. You can view the current issue and our archive. Be sure to like our Facebook page at facebook. com/thewacseattle. Keep up with the latest events happening throughout the Club. 6 | Washington Athletic Club Magazine | FEBRUARY / MARCH 2014 1 The Little Prince, by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry: A book suitable for children and adults, this classic fable of love and loneliness revolves around a downed pilot and a welltraveled visitor. 2 I, Robot, by Isaac Asimov: This classic of science fiction defines "The Three Laws of Robotics" and is mandatory reading for students at Raisbeck Aviation High School, part of The Museum of Flight. The 11 Days of Christmas: About a massive air battle in the Vietnam War, in which Jim fought, that resulted in the release of American prisoners of war. 3 A N N A D E L A PA Z C O U RT E S Y BANFI treasurer Jim Farmer discusses the new economy in an online supplement to this month's feature. See wac.net/JimFarmer. The museum aims to be the world's foremost educational aerospace museum. We asked Jim for some books recommended by museum leaders. WAC PERSONAL TRAINER LAURA Heydrich demonstrates the shoulder sit-up, which simultaneously benefits your core and shoulders. 1. Lay flat on your back, legs extended. Place kettlebell behind wrist, or grasp dumbbell, and extend your arm straight up. 2. Sit up straight, ending in "L" position, while keeping arm extended. 3. Return to starting position. Switch arms when desired repetitions are completed.