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40 | WAC Magazine | wac.net 206.464.3060 • clubprograms@wac.net • wac.net/club-events club programs events & extras features vintage paintings, prints, photography, and sculpture created exclusive- ly by artists active in the Pacific Northwest from the mid-1800s to the mid-1900s. Enjoy a docent-led tour on the opening day of a new exhibit showcasing local floral and tree environments. You'll also get to see their sculpture gallery and semi-permanent gallery of work from Pacif- ic Northwest artists. Start with lunch at Arnie's on the waterfront and follow your museum tour with a visit to nearby Scratch Distillery for an optional tasting of some of its 11 spirits. Includes round- trip motor coach. u 10:45 am–4 pm; $56; cancel by March 30 Amazon N Headquarters Tour With a workforce of more than 20,000 people, Amazon is one of the largest private employers in Seattle. It may also have the biggest urban office space, spread across more than 30 down- town and South Lake Union buildings. This guided tour will take us through some of the company's South Lake Union campus. We'll dive into all things Amazon—exploring the company's culture, quirky building names, and effect on the surrounding neighbor- hood. We'll also gain insight into how Amazon works on a day-to-day basis. Expect extensive walking on this 90-minute tour. Prior to the tour, enjoy an optional pasta lunch at Trattoria Cuoco, near our starting point. u 11:30 am lunch, 1– 2:30 pm tour; $32 tour and lunch, $15 tour only; cancel by April 12 20s/30s Weekend in Vancouver, British Columbia N Head north with the WAC 20s/30s crew as we partner with The Vancouver Club for a weekend in Canada. Travel round trip via motor coach and stay at Vancouver's most "art-ful" hotel, The Listel Hotel, located on bustling Robson Street. Start the weekend with Rosé on the Rooftop at The Vancouver Club. Featuring a deejay, appetizers and wine, it's the perfect opportunity for WAC members to mix and mingle with The Vancouver Club's young adult crowd. Saturday will feature a bit of competi- tion as we try the Canadian sport of curling. Weekend includes round-trip trans- portation, two nights hotel accommodations at The Listel Hotel, Rosé on the Rooftop, and curling. For more informa- tion, email mjilek@wac.net. u 12 pm Friday departure, 3 pm Sunday return; $440 per person double occupan- cy; $640 per person single occupancy; noncancelable/ nonrefundable OCTOBER Authentic Cuba: Art, Culture, History, and Fun N Follow the steps of Ernest Hemingway in Cuba—a country suspended in time. Join us on this international adventure to discover the island nation's diverse culture, natural beauty, and balmy weather. Your journey begins with service from Seattle to Havana via Los Angeles. Spend the next seven days touring the country in a private air-conditioned bus. 19 Stay in five-star hotels (with most meals included) and experience the best Cuba has to offer. Experience a private salsa lesson; cigar factory tour; humanitarian visits; rum factory tour and tasting; vintage car transfers; a visit to the Bay of Pigs; a stay in Trinidad, Cuba; and a trip to the Valley of the Sugar Mills. The last two sites are both UNESCO World Heritage Sites. u Contact Club Programs at clubprograms@wac.net for a complete itinerary, tour conditions, and pricing. EXTRAS January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 February 7, 14, 21, 28 Toastmasters The WAC Toastmasters Club uses proven methods to help you organize thoughts, articu- late ideas, and make powerful and persuasive statements. The group meets 7–8 am on most Tuesdays in the 8th Floor Card Room. For more information on joining this Club within the Club, contact Toastmasters' membership representative Walter Boos at walter@fitsbow.com. 21–23 24