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NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2016 | Washington Athletic Club Magazine | 31 far beyond the Clubhouse. Time and time again, the party calls people back. Diane Sardeson joined the WAC in 1990 and has attended Jubilee two dozen times. Last year, she won the grand prize. "Total shock," Diane says, recalling how she felt after her name was called. Diane and her husband, Richard, have established a yearly tradition spanning Jubilee weekend. "Historically, we check in to the Inn at the WAC in the late afternoon, connect with our friends, and get ready to party," Diane says. "Simply said, it's the best party in town." This year's Hollywood theme will no doubt inspire haute couture—Jubilee has always been a formal affair—and be abuzz with excitement from the marquee lights to the back corners of the Crystal Casino, where table games played with real money are a perennial draw. "Jubilee is always a showcase," fourth- generation WAC member Kristin Koon says. "Anyone can join a gym, but here at the WAC we like to have fun." A BIG ANNOUNCEMENT What's the best way to see and be seen? Begin in the lobby for the announcement of the party's grand-prize winner. Serendipity might be on your side, so don't miss your chance to leave with this year's treasure, a 2017 Mercedes-Benz CLA250 in night black. "Hearing the grand-prize winner named is always a favorite moment of mine," Melissa says. From that moment until the party's closing hours, the excitement of Jubilee never wanes. "And we always keep a few surprises," Melissa says. With 800 partygoers, everyone runs into someone they know. Last year, Kristin spent two hours trying to return to the Crystal Casino, to no avail. "I can never schedule my night," she says. "Every time I turn around I run into someone else." Melissa encourages members to explore all the venues and to invite friends into the fold. "Reserve early and share the party," she says. Guests are welcome, and Jubilee is the perfect way to introduce the benefits of membership to others. Experience the party once, and you'll always want to return. Box office Reserve by November 14: $115 members / $135 guests Reserve after November 14: $130 members / $155 guests Cancel by November 22; black tie Party line Contact Club Programs at 206.464.3060 or clubprograms@wac.net to reserve for the party and purchase grand-prize chances. Jubilee Grand Prize 2017 Mercedes-Benz CLA250 On display in the WAC Lobby in November. Order chances before December 2. Need not be present to win. Showtime • The Moveable Feast—Four Fabulous Buffets • Anniversary Toast • Grand-Prize Winner Announcement • BowieVision—The Ultimate David Bowie Tribute • Social Network Band • Crystal Casino Jubilee 2016 Friday, December 2 | 7 pm–1 am • Hollywood Little Big Band • Darren Motamedy Jazz • Stephanie Porter Trio • Brian Nova Duo • Late-Night Desserts • Later-Night Breakfast • Amusements galore! —Mae Jacobson is Associate Editor of WAC Magazine. On Jubilee night, a live photo stream will be on display. Use #jubilee87 on Instagram.