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blind with other disablities. e Lighthouse provides computer training, orientation and mobility training, interpreting services, housing support, and braille literacy education. is training and support prepares blind individuals to fill a variety of positions, including machinists, production workers, receptionists, accountants, information technology specialists, and web programmers. e Lighthouse is one of Washington's top 100 manufacturing employers. Goods manufactured here are sold to customers that include Boeing and the United States Department of Defense. Join us for a walking tour of the facility, and the state-of-the-art Boeing machine shop, where over 45,000 airplane parts are produced each month. e shop floor is full of modern, specially modified milling machines, presses, plastic-injection mold machines, and other production tools. Learn about the braille library and screen- reading software. You'll also visit former WAC member Ethel L. Dupar's Fragrant Garden, a Lighthouse sanctuary designed to appeal to the senses of smell and touch. Meet at the Lighthouse for this enlightening tour. 10–11:30 am; $8; cancel by July 10 FAMILY ACTIVITIES 81st Annual Mother Daughter Tea "Up, Up & Away" Sunday, May 4 Travel to a destination filled with elegance, charm and grandeur. is tea party is perfect for moms, daughters, grandmas, aunts, cousins and friends of all ages to celebrate in the midst of vintage travel- themed ambiance. Grab your special someone and take off to one of the WAC's favorite traditions. is happy staycation features a delightful breakfast buffet of fresh fruit, steel cut oats, eggs, breakfast potatoes, bacon, sausages, and more. For dessert, indulge in delicious strawberry shortcake with a spot of tea, cheerful conversations, laughter, and, of course, prizes. Join us for a whimsical and fun tea party and go "Up, Up & Away" with your imagination. Smart Photos with Smartphones Thursday, June 26 As technology develops, so do our modes of photography. Today's popular camera choice is the smartphone, and social media allows us to share our shots instantly. But are you taking the best pictures possible? Join us as we learn about the funda- mentals of cameras and tricks of the trade that can be applied to your smart- phone—or any camera—to improve the quality of your images. WAC member Ron Robin, Jr. has a degree in commercial photography, has worked as a professional photographer, owned a private photo studio, and taught photography classes at the EMP Museum. He uses his iPhone to take amazing photos, which you'll view in a slide show during his class. is class will cover the fundamentals of cameras, tips on composition, lighting, and effects. Knowing how to paint with light can make the difference between photos that are ordinary and extraordinary. Midway in the class will be a break for you to snap photos in and outside the Club. When we regroup, email your favorite photo to Ron and it will be seen on the big screen to discuss and critique. If you bring a digital camera or can't email, bring a USB adapter. e final part of the class is a photo contest. You'll have three weeks to put into practice what you learned, then send Club Programs your favorite photo. ese photos will then be shared with your classmates to vote on. e top three will appear on the WAC's Facebook page for everyone to enjoy. Hors d'oeuvres and beverages included in the class. 6–9:30 pm; $45; cancel by June 19 C O U R T E S Y R O N R O B I N J R 38 | Washington Athletic Club Magazine | MAY 2014 CLUB PROGRAMS 206.464.3060 • clubprograms@wac.net