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CLUB PROGRAMS 206.464.3060 • clubprograms@wac.net October 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 31 2 | Il Volo 2–7 | Memphis NEW 3 | WAC Link Quarterly NEW Northwest Trek Saturday, September 22 Calling all party animals. We're loading up the coach and heading south to visit the real deal at Northwest Trek, a huge wildlife park near Eatonville, where you'll see animals galore in their natural habitat. Enjoy a 50-minute guided tour to view bison, elk, moose, bighorn sheep, mountain goats and deer from the comfort of heated and enclosed trams. The tour winds through 435 acres of free-range mead- ows, woods and lakes filled with wildlife native to the Pacific Northwest. A knowl- edgeable and friendly naturalist narrates the tour with fun animal facts and interest- ing stories about the park. Next, lunch on your own at the Forest Café, a casual eatery offering burgers, salads, sandwiches and kids meals with healthy options at reasonable prices. Then explore more of the park with a self-guided walking tour of the animal exhibits, much like a conventional zoo, where you'll see species includ- ing the American black bear, bald eagle, bobcat, gray wolf, red fox, skunk, beaver and many more. Besides animals, there are also enjoyable nature trails with labeled identification of native plant life. The park also has an interactive discovery center, a replica of an old trapper's cabin, a theater with a video presentation on the history of the park, and a gift shop. Scheduled animal encounters with keepers also allow you to get up-close and personal with select animals. Daytrip includes beverages and breakfast pastries at the WAC, motor coach, park admission and tram ride. 9:15 am–3:30 pm; $55 adults, $49 ages 5–12, $45 seniors 65+ and tots ages 3–4; cancel by September 12 NEW Seattle Lust Tour Tuesday, October 16 For members interested in the darker side of Seattle's history, the Lust Tour offers a provocative narrative of Pike Place Market and the surrounding downtown neighbor- hood before it was converted into today's wholesome family market. Produced by the popular Market Ghost Tours, this adult- themed event recaps Seattle's risqué past, sharing the secrets of First Avenue and why it was once nicknamed "Flesh Avenue." During this 75-minute walking tour, your guide will entertain and expose you to Seattle's lustier side, making Flesh Avenue come to life in true tales of madams, serial killers and 24-hour grindhouses. Learn about the rise of adult entertainment, the sexual revolution, how sexuality defined our city through wealth and corruption, the political movements of the 1970s, and NEW 16 | Seattle Lust Tour NEW 21 | Bill Cosby 24–28 | Wicked NEW 24–31 | Addams Family NEW 25 | Haunted Pub Crawl what led to the eventual changes that transformed First Avenue into what it is today. Seattle will appear entirely different after taking this tour. Meet in Lower Torchy's for complimentary appetizers and no-host beverages before we walk together to meet our guide at the corner of First Avenue and Union Street. 5:30 pm social, 6:30 pm tour; $30; cancel by October 8; 18 and over only FAMILY ACTIVITIES Family Safety and Preparedness Class Wednesday, August 8 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 AUGUST 2012 | Washington Athletic Club Magazine | 35 6 | Hot Party 6: Blow It Your Way 14 | Seahawks vs. Patriots