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34 WAC Magazine | wac.net FAMILY FUN FOR ALL Let your kids show you the way to play with these family-oriented events. wac.net/college-club Family Fun Night May 18 A WAC favorite for kids, parents, and friends of all ages. Games, crafts, music, and a simple dinner make for an easy outing for the whole family. See page 39. Seafair Triathlon July 22 Adults and children can participate in Seattle's fa- vorite summer triathlon— Seafair! There's a race for everyone in the family. Use code "2018WAC20" for 20 percent off the Seafair Triathlon. Chehalis-Centralia Murder Mystery Dinner Train October 28 It's not too early to think about fall fun. Don your detective cap and help solve a fun mystery aboard a fully restored 1920s dining car. See page 44. College Club Seattle summer membership All summer Enjoy the perks of member- ship at College Club Seattle on the east shore of Lake Union. You and your family can sign up for a three-month exclusive WAC membership anytime, but summer is the best season to paddle, kayak, and enjoy the club's dockside amenities. seafair.com "Play is part of our inherent nature," Edwards says. "Tap- ping into those basic human directives gives us benefits we can't even begin to understand yet." Edwards encourages his clients to create an environment of inclusivity that everyone can enjoy equally. is allows participants to work together in new ways that promote team building and social interaction. For example, a very skilled tennis player and a beginner can agree to make a game out of their match by trying to achieve the longest rally possible. e result? Both players are rewarded by engaging in the game and working together to keep the fun going. "Play is not necessarily always the activity," Edwards says. "It's also the attitude." MIND AND BODY BENEFITS As fitness trends such as Primal Play continue to grow in pop- ularity, academics across the globe are working to understand the benefits that Edwards and others profess. Since 2014, play researchers and advocates have gathered at South Carolina's Clemson University for the yearly Conference on the Value of