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CLUB PROGRAMS 206.464.3060 • clubprograms@wac.net Cuba: Connecting with People and Culture Thursday, October 18 Exotic and forbidden, Cuba remains a mystery to most of us. This vibrant and beautiful country—widely known for its cigars and Ernest Hemingway—long has been inaccessible to U.S. visitors despite being only 90 miles from the Florida Keys. Tauck Tours, a third-generation family-owned tour company, has been granted a license to host people-to-people educational exchanges to Cuba. WAC members can learn more about this exciting destination from Peter Tauck. He'll share the themes surrounding this cultural exchange as well as pictures and must-knows for anyone considering a tour of Cuba. If the lure of Cuba is calling you, or if you're just curious about our often-tumultuous island neighbor, join us for an evening of enlightening discussion. No-host bar available. 6:30 pm; $25; cancel by October 8 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 at 6:30 pm for SpeedLink. 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 activity before last call. Experience WAC Link Quarterly in a different venue each time. The Top of the WAC plays host for October's event. Join us on the 21st Floor for an evening of appetizers, socializing and networking. No reservations necessary. Just drop in. To receive WAC Link updates and reminders, email clubprograms@wac.net and type "Link List" in the subject line. Event includes complimentary appetizers and no-host bar. 6-8 pm; complimentary appetizers, cash bar. College Prep 101: Planning and Financing Tuesday, October 23 It's never too early to start planning for college. But where do you start? This two- hour course will help you navigate many of the important fundamentals—how to write a college essay, what colleges are looking for, what's the best college for you, how to fund college, and much more. Mary 36 | Washington Athletic Club Magazine | OCTOBER 2012 Galbraith has been a College Counselor for 38 years, most recently at a college prep school in Switzerland. She has visited over 250 universities both nationally and inter- nationally in Canada, Europe and the UK. Galbraith has also been a presenter at con- ferences for counseling professionals both state side and abroad that include topics geared for all aspects of the profession. Her broad knowledge and perspective is an asset to any student with questions about their future. Also presenting is David Aramaki, financial adviser at Ameriprise Financial. One of Aramaki's specialties is college admission counseling and financial aid. His experience guiding parents and students through college financing is a per- fect place to start. Aramaki is also a mem- ber of the Pacific Northwest Association for College Admissions Counseling and visits over 20 high schools each year to explain financial aid and educational tax breaks, like the 529 Plan. Galbraith and Aramaki will be on hand after their presen- tations to answer questions. This is a great program for parents and students from freshman up. Light refreshments included. 6:30–8:30 pm; $35; cancel by October 15 TICKETS TICKET HOTLIST: Be the first to know when we get tickets. Send an email with the subject line "Hot Tickets" to clubprograms@wac.net. Important Ticket Information Tickets are mailed approximately 10 days before the event. If you do not receive your tickets or if you misplace them, it is your responsibility to contact Club Programs at least two business days before the event. GENERAL TICKETS Seahawks Football Tickets December Join the most exuberant fans in the country at CenturyLink Field. WAC seats, located in Section 307, Row H, and Section 311, Row Q, available for the following games. $95; noncancelable/nonrefundable Sunday, December 9 vs. Arizona Cardinals Sunday, December 30 vs. St. Louis Rams TAUCK TOURS