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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30 HIGHLIGHTS WHAT A NIGHT! Moveable Feast—Four fabulous buffets Anniversary toast Grand Prize winner announcement Cosmopolitan Pops Orchestra Dueling Pianos Dance Party SWAY Band—Current rock hits Darren Motamedy Jazz Trio Casino gambling Dance the night away as you celebrate the WAC's 83rd year. evening volunteering at the blackjack tables, where Patricia deals and Ted shuffles. After their shift ends, they wind their way among Jubilee's international food offerings and eclectic entertainment, catching up with friends they've made through the years. The Scovilles aren't alone. A majority of Jubilee's casino dealers are eager to volunteer year after year, says Robert Laurent, WAC Senior Event Manager and coordinator of the Jubilee casino. "Members just want to do it again and again," Robert says. "They make friend- ships. And a lot of times they will end up attending the party with other dealers." It's not just the dealers who are repeat The Clyde Hill couple starts the customers. Each Jubilee, members line up and wait for the gambling to commence. "There's such anticipation right before the doors open," says WAC Controller Sandy Cramer, who has run the accounting side of the casino for more than three decades. "They come every year." AN EVENING OF POSSIBILITY Kim Connell hasn't missed a Jubilee since becoming a Club member six years ago. For Kim, each new Jubilee holds the same excitement as her first—from shopping for a dress to wondering if she's going to win the annual Mercedes drawing. She also enjoys closing down the dance floor. This year, the band SWAY and Dueling Pianos will spice up the night, along with two shows by the Cosmopolitan Pops Orchestra. "It's a night of wonder, of excitement, that's outside of the norm," Kim says. "You never know what might happen. It's the art of possibility." Nicole Both, a member of the 20s/30s Committee, agrees. She and boyfriend Tyler Cooley had so much fun at last year's Jubilee—the first they attended since joining the Club in 2009—that they're making a weekend of it this year. After volunteering in the casino and dancing until the wee hours, the Ballard couple plans to stay overnight at the Inn. "We've met so many friends through Martini luge, gelato & coffee bars Late-night desserts Later-night breakfast Psychic Readings Photo Portraits TAKE A CHANCE Jubilee Grand Prize 2013 Mercedes-Benz C250 Coupe On display in WAC Lobby Order chances before November 30 Note: Need not attend to win COME CELEBRATE Friday, November 30 6:30 pm–1 am the WAC," Nicole says. "To me, Jubilee is a celebration of friendship and all things that encompass the WAC. It's something that people block out on their calendar all year. It's the one place where you're guaranteed to see all your friends." Michelle Goodman is a Seattle-based freelance writer. Reserve by November 12: $100 members/$120 guests Reserve after November 12: $125 members/$145 guests Cancel by November 16 Black Tie For more details, see page 32. Reserve for the party and purchase your chances to win the 2013 Mercedes-Benz Club Programs: 206.464.3060 clubprograms@wac.net