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30 | Washington Athletic Club Magazine | NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2014 time," says Tom Harmon, who attends with wife Joanie Johnson. The couple agrees that Jubilee is the best event the WAC puts on. "It's something we look forward to every year," Tom says. "You can't say enough good things about it. You can go from one type of food or beverage or entertainment seamlessly. There's something for everyone." This year's culinary offerings will include dim sum, Cuban and Indian fare, and the always-popular seafood feast. Drink offerings will include tamarind margaritas and martinis, peach Bellinis, red lotus cocktails, mango rum punch, and Mojitos. "We begin planning the menu in October," Executive Chef Eric Floyd says. "Our goal is to make every Jubilee better than the one before." For Melissa, the party represents a tradition unlike any other. It brings members together in the spirit of celebrating the Club and joins modern members with those of years past. "The party becomes a piece of history and radiates a sense of exuberant connectedness," she says. The festivities officially kick off in the Johnson Lobby Lounge, where flutes of champagne circulate and the Chairman of the Board offers the annual anniversary toast. From there, guests flow through the first three floors of the Clubhouse. "There is an excitement and energy that is indescribable but utterly contagious," Rose says. "You have to be there to fully experience it." Ali Basye is a Seattle–based freelance writer. Darrick Meneken is Managing Editor of WAC Magazine. CHEERS! Friday, December 5 Highlights TOAST THE NIGHT! Moveable Feast—four international buffets Specialty bars & bubbly galore Anniversary toast Grand Prize winner announcement Darren Motamedy Trio Social Network Band Dueling Pianos dance party Crystal Casino Psychic readings Roving entertainment Sweet spot dessert stops Late-night breakfast JUBILEE GRAND PRIZE 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA250 On display in the WAC Lobby Buy your chances before December 5 Note: Need not be present to win; only members may purchase chances LET'S CELEBRATE Friday, December 5 7 pm–1 am Reserve by November 14: $110 members/$130 guests Reserve after November 14: $125 members/$150 guests Cancel by November 24 Black tie Reserve for the party and purchase chances to win the Jubilee Grand Prize. Contact Club Programs: 206.464.3060 or clubprograms@wac.net Friends and photo ops go together perfectly at the Club's premier party.