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escape the world famous Puzzle Break rooms, located on Capitol Hill. Inspired by popular online escape-the-room games, the live and collaborative version has been a hit in Seattle and San Francisco. The secret to success: communication and a variety of thinkers. Some people have analytical minds, some are good at visual puzzles, and those who don't think they are good at anything may surprise everyone. Your escape includes a happy hour social—one drink and two appetizers per person—at Poquitos before or after your puzzle break. Limited to 12 people per time slot. For more information, go to puzzlebreak.us. 3 pm puzzle break with 4:30 pm happy hour 4 pm puzzle break with 5:30 pm happy hour* 4 pm happy hour with 5 pm puzzle break 5 pm happy hour with 6 pm puzzle break $48; cancel by February 26 *this time slot was sold out at press time N E W Dive Bar Tour III: Georgetown Saturday, March 21 You won't believe you're still in chic Seattle during our latest Dive Bar Tour. Let's journey to Seattle's Georgetown neighborhood, still emerging from its rough-around-the-edges reputation and decades-long sleep. Georgetown is brim- ming with taverns, breweries and eateries, and this tour is a perfect way to explore the heart of industrial Seattle. We'll Opera Night at Ristorante Picolinos Thursday, February 19 Warm up your winter with this perfect pairing of light opera and Italian dinner at Ristorante Picolinos in Ballard. Artists from Public Opera will perform a variety of operatic medleys as you bask in Old World ambiance while dining on authentic Italian cuisine. Our package includes a private social in Picolinos' heated Winter Garden with hors d'oeuvres and Prosecco (dry Italian sparkling wine), followed by preferred seat- ing at shared tables in the main salon for a three-course dinner. Start with a salad of seasonal mixed greens and then select a classic pasta entrée. For dessert, enjoy platters of house-made European sweets capped by a refreshing limoncello cordial. Interspersed throughout the courses, become entranced by popular arias, duets, and fun Italian songs. This specially arranged evening of beautiful music and delightful dinner is not to be missed. 6 pm; $60; dinner wine and cocktails available on an individual-pay basis; cancel by February 11 venture to five of Georgetown's most drinkable establishments. Meet at the WAC and then hit the road in the chicest of motor coaches as we voyage through the streets of Georgetown, where we'll raise a glass and enjoy some eats at each stop. Check the February/March edition of WAC Magazine for the full reveal of stops. Tour includes round-trip transportation, brunch and five drinks. 12–6pm; $60; cancel by March 11 ESCAPADES Starbucks Corporate Headquarters Tour & Tasting Wednesday, January 21 A few blocks from the Washington Athletic Club back in 1971, a small coffee shop called Starbucks opened in Pike Place Market. The WAC and Starbucks recently partnered, and the WAC now proudly serves Starbucks coffee throughout the Club. Take a tour of Starbucks corporate headquarters in SoDo with longtime com- pany partner Major Cohen, who will teach you about tasting coffee through "cupping." Find out about Starbucks' global commit- 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 January 31 6, 13, 20, 27 | WAC Toastmasters 8 | WAC Link Quarterly 15, 16 | Dame Edna 21 | Starbucks Corporate Headquarters Tour & Tasting 22 | Pink Martini with the Seattle Symphony 24, 31 | Stuffed Pasta Class 29, 31 | Dirty Dancing N E W 30 | WAC Family Fun Night 31 | Snowshoeing, Gourmet Picnic & Wine Tasting JANUARY 2015 | Washington Athletic Club Magazine | 35 CLUB PROGRAMS 206.464.3060 • clubprograms@wac.net