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CLUB PROGRAMS 206.464.3060 • clubprograms@wac.net Training Course teaches preteens and teens what they need to know—and what every parent hopes for in a responsible babysit- ter. The American Red Cross teaches potential babysitters the knowledge and confidence needed to care for infants and school-aged children. This comprehensive six-and-a-half-hour course combines videos, activities, hands-on training and discussion for a complete learning experi- ence. Learn how to respond to emergencies and illness with first aid, make decisions under pressure, communicate with skill, feed and manage young children, and diaper and care for infants. Tips on how to start your own babysitting business also will be discussed. Upon completion of this class you'll be able to hit the ground run- ning. Each student will receive a babysit- ter's training certificate and take-home materials. Class is appropriate for ages 11–15 and includes lunch. Space limited. 9:30 am–4:30 pm; $95; cancel by June 30 Preparedness Class Wednesday, August 8 NEW Family Safety and Safety and planning is a family affair. Meet other WAC families during this two-hour class while you learn first aid, CPR and emergency preparedness. WAC Aquatics Supervisor Jennifer Mesler and a certified first aid and CPR instructor will train you. You'll learn how to treat common injuries such as cuts and scrapes, how to stop bleeding, and how to know when it's time to call 9-1-1. Through interactive games and discussion, everyone in the family will learn important skills that could save the day in an emergency at home, school, work or on the playground. This class also will cover how to prepare for an event that could leave your family without common luxuries such as electricity and fresh water. WAC Security Manager John Lynch will share his safety expertise and help you build your own emergency preparedness kit. Each family will leave with their own emergency kit to have at home. Bring the family for this highly informative and use- ful class that includes instruction, hand- outs, emergency kit and light refreshments. Class suitable for ages 4 and older. 4–6 pm; $60 per family; cancel by July 30 Though Chef Eric does much of his cooking in the WAC kitchen, he's a skilled grill- master inside and out and will demonstrate how to cook perfectly with flame. You'll learn how to grill chicken so it's moist and tender, and you'll get delicious recipes and techniques for rubs and barbecue sauces. Eric also will share a sure-fire recipe for a hamburger that will wow the backyard crowd and won't fall through the grill. He'll even teach you how to achieve the perfect grilling marks. Enjoy picnic food favorites and no-host beverages while Eric demonstrates his backyard mastery. 6:30–8:30 pm; $45; cancel by June 18 Make 'n' Bake Pizza with Chef Eric Thursday, August 16 NEW Kids in the Kitchen Hey kids! Who loves pizza? Spend a totally fun afternoon in the WAC kitchen with WAC Executive Chef Eric Floyd as he teaches you the fine art of tossing, kneading and creating your own delicious pizza pie. You'll learn some of Eric's fun kitchen secrets, too. After baking, everyone in the class will enjoy their pizza along with Caesar salad, breadsticks and a chocolate sundae for dessert. So get ready to take over the kitchen and master the art of the flying pie. Class is appropriate for children ages 7–12. 3:30–5:30pm; $45 per child; cancel by August 1 IN THE KNOW Chocolate! Chocolate! Oh! Chocolate Friday, May 11 You are cordially invited to learn all about the wonders of chocolate at a private class at Oh! Chocolate's Madison Park store. Call Club Programs for availability. 6:30 pm; $75; cancel by May with Chef Eric Tuesday, June 26 NEW Saucy, Spicy and Grilled It's summertime! And what could be better than relaxing in the hammock, the smell of freshly cut grass and a great barbeque? Get ready for some hot grilling tips and tricks from WAC Executive Chef Eric Floyd. 48 | Washington Athletic Club Magazine | MAY / JUNE 2012 Link Up! WAC Link Quarterly Thursday, July 19 wac ™ WAC members agree that WAC Link is the place for person-to-person, business-to- business, interest-to-interest connections. This informal quarterly mixer is fast-paced and focused on linking you to a roomful of members and the WAC. It's easy, non- threatening and fun. Here's how it 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. During SpeedLink, you'll meet 15 different people in three-minute link-ups to talk about whatever you want. Everyone gets the same starter question, and you take the conversation from there. After SpeedLink, there is an all-play group activ- ity before last call. Experience WAC Link Quarterly in a different venue each time. In July, drop in at Lower Torchy's and let the conversation begin. 6–8 pm; Lower Torchy's; no reservation necessary; members invited to bring guests. NOTE: To receive WAC Link updates and reminders, send an email to clubprograms@ wac.net and write "Link List" in the subject line. 50th Anniversary of the 1962 Seattle World's Fair Thursday, June 28 It all started 57 years ago over martinis at the WAC: a vision for a downtown improvement project that incorporated futuristic elements from the world of the Jetsons and brought to life the iconic Space Needle. In homage to this mile- stone meeting, step back in time as we BARBARA SCHMITT